Featuring pure and untampered acoustic guitar and a rich voice that is reminiscent of Johnny Cash, Pete Miller’s debut album “Live On Record” is a breath of fresh air for folks who like their music raw and real.
With elements of folk, country, and rock, Pete digs deep with introspective and poetic storytelling. Pete’s debut album on MTS Records, “Live on Record”, dropped on August 12th, 2022.

The first single from the album, “A Light Out There” has racked up over 80K Spotify streams, while hitting the UK iTunes Top 20 Singer-Songwriters Chart.

“You may go away, but the story will survive. You want to return, but wonder if you’ll arrive. All the greenness of life will feel so wrong. Why you doubt it, still helps you along. When you suffer, you’re out of this land. When you came back through that door, the waves didn’t remember your feet on the shore.” – Lyrics from “A Light Out There”

About Pete Miller

Pete Miller grew up in Connecticut, about 45 minutes from New York City. But the big city didn’t have a lure for Pete. Instead, he worked landscaping and went to school part-time. Soon after, he moved to a Vermont Farm for six months, working and laboring, until he finally made it to Pennsylvania, where he currently resides. While following his music dream, Pete works at the blue collar jobs he sings about in his “everyman songs,” working in warehouses, lumber yards, and construction, while studying mechanics part-time. He says, “I am 29 years of age, but my knees feel much older.”

Pete’s brand of music is raw, unpolished and unfiltered. Channeling the spirits of the late Johnny Cash and Townsend Van Zandt, Miller delivers his homespun poetic lyrics over his jangling acoustic guitar picking, painting a vivid portrait of simpler times, imperfect productions, and true rock ‘n’ roll energy. There’s nothing fancy about Pete Miller’s style, but he’s as authentic as they come…what you see is truly what you get.

For more information on Pete Miller, connect with him on Facebook.

Integrity Music celebrates 12 GMA Dove Award nominations, which were announced yesterday for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The award show, carrying the theme “Sound of Heaven” will be held on October 18th at Lipscomb University in Nashville and will air exclusively on TBN on October 21st.

The band Citizens received nominations for “Rock/Contemporary Album of The Year” as well as “Rock/Contemporary Song of The Year”. Multicultural collective Village Lights were nominated for “Short Form Music Video (Performance)”.

Songwriters Mitch Wong, Kyle Lee and Dwan Hill were nominated for “Song of The Year” with CeCe Winans’ ‘Believe For It’. 

Selah are up for “Inspirational Album of The Year” while Phil Thompson received two nominations for “Gospel Worship Song of The Year” and “Gospel Worship Album of The Year”.

The female collective FAITHFUL were nominated for “Inspirational Song of The Year”. 

Slugs And Bugs are up for “Children’s Album of The Year”, and songwriters Dustin Smith, Abby Benton, Kristen Dutton, Raina Pratt, Carlene Prince and Jesse Reeves were nominated for “Worship Recorded Song of The Year” with ‘I Speak Jesus’ by Charity Gayle.

Lastly, writers Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales, Jacobo Ramos were nominated for Gateway Worship Español’s ‘Danzando’ for “Spanish Language Recorded Song of The Year”.

*Bolded names are Integrity Music Artists and/or Writers

Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett. The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages.

“Congratulations to this year’s impressive list of Dove Awards nominees,” says GMA President, Jackie Patillo. “For the past few years, we’ve chosen a theme for each show that represents our community and why we celebrate. Today we announced this year’s theme, Sound of Heaven. Although our musical styles may be different, our mission is the same. Together we lift one voice – the sound of heaven.”

The Fifth Culture is excited to announce the release of the long-anticipated debut single, “Spirit Break Out” which is now available worldwide today – Friday, August 12, 2022.

This first single from the uber-talented and anointed music group, The Fifth Culture of The Fifth Community, projects the deep yearning of every believer seeking the face of God, be it for a breakthrough or an immersed knowledge of him.

Beyond the soothing chords and alluring harmonies, one can rest assured in the soul-lifting sound born of pure passion and zeal for God. According to Eni, the lead writer of this project, “Spirit Break Out came out of a passion to express the depth of the Holy Spirit in us through sound.”

On who the song is for, Eni says, “It is for everyone – especially those dissatisfied with their current state in different aspects of their lives and are yearning for a change”.

The team is stoked and confident that the sound will elicit a shift in spiritual dimensions.

Watch “Spirit Break Out – The Fifth Culture ” Video Below

Credits:
● Lead Vocalist: Ajibiye Tobiloba Philemon
● Background Vocals: Fifthculture
● Lyricist: Eni John

Vocal Directors
● Eni John
● Ibukunoluwa James

Musicians
● Piano: Nwaigba Ebele Kelvin
● Auxiliary piano: Jon Mine
● Bass guitar: Oluwatobi Ayoola Ajise
● Lead guitar: Kuku Johnson,
● Violin: Chibuike Joseph
● Drums: Ejiogu Chukwuemeka
● Additional Synth: Chukwukere Kalu
● Audio engineer for live mix: Alfred Samuel

Production
● Producer: Chukwukere Kalu
● Mixing and Mastering: Chukwukere Kalu
● Executive Producer: Opeyemi Adetomiwa for ‘The Fifth Community’.

Robert Hawkins Releases Compelling New Single and Visuals for “Things Will Work Out” Ft Wess Morgan & Minon Sarten.

Independent artist, songwriter, and singer Robert Hawkins has experienced life at the high moments of greatness and honor and has lived through low and turbulent pits of anguish. He writes music and sings about an infallible hope called Jesus. With his music and his incredible testimony, he is dedicated to helping others find that same hope and victory.

Robert’s Billboard Chart-topping EP – RESERVED and HAPPY Music DVD debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top Music Videos Chart, kept the one-man machine traveling throughout the country before the global halt to touring due to the pandemic. While grounded, Robert continued to write music and work on a follow-up to his hit single “Finished Work”.

Robert’s new single, “Things Will Work Out” is what the world needs to hear and experience after almost three years of uncertain times. His compelling new song encourages listeners to push through doubt, fear, and trials and know that God will bring peace, victory, and work all things out for good.

“Things Will Work Out” features Wess Morgan and Minon Sarten. The single is available on all digital music outlets. Robert has also released a companion lyric video for the single.

Watch “Things Will Work Out – Robert Hawkins” Video Below

Robert Hawkins Offers Hope and Healing Through “THE RECOVERY GATHERING TOUR”

Robert’s ministry extends beyond music into a very personal mission to see people holistically well. His battle with addiction and triumph in recovery led him to launch THE RECOVERY GATHERING.

This tour is special. Robert created this to offer a safe space where those who suffer from addiction, mental illness, trauma, or any need of rehabilitation can gather to celebrate recovery through the Word of God and songs of worship. The Recovery Gathering Tour is free to the public. The tour is underway through September 24 and routes through Los Angeles, San Diego, Atlanta, Louisville, Lexington, Kalamazoo, Chicago, and New London. Visit iAmRHawkins.com for more information on how to contribute to THE RECOVERY GATHERING.

The Belonging Co, the fast-growing church based in Nashville, recently released a lyric video for “This Far” featuring David Dennis.

“This Far” is a live worship moment captured at The Belonging Co Conference. The song emphasizes the unfailing and unchanging nature of God. His promises are as sure as His word; this is our eternal hope.

Listen to Now across all platforms. This album, released June 3, is a reflection of live worship moments that were captured within the church with the hope of bringing listeners into a personal encounter with God.

Watch “This Far – The Belonging Co” Video

The Belonging Co church was founded by Henry and Alex Seeley in 2014 in the basement of their home with only four people in the very first meeting. Now, The Belonging Co sees thousands of people gather each weekend at their Nashville, TN, Columbia, TN and online locations. A diverse group of worship leaders have made The Belonging Co their home church and are among those who make up The Belonging Co worship team.

“Refining Fire” is the third installment to Amanda Danziger’s Seasons project, representing the summer season this Friday August, 12. Danziger’s Seasons project has taken us on a journey of cinematic themes. Each song that was released this year is a musical journey that takes the imagination into a dream state.

“Refining Fire” is the latest track and officially launches this Friday, August 12, 2022. Danziger reminisces of times when she was a kid, attending church camps with her family over the summers, and how her passion for the Lord was like a roaring fire. She sings “Refine my heart, fan into flame, breathe on my life a burning desire. Capture my heart, the embers within, breathe on this heart a roaring fire.” She asks to be refined into the refiner’s fire, to be renewed, and brought back to a place of passion with the Lord.

Refining Fire – Amanda Danziger

The Seasons project started with the first release of winter, “Vindicate,” on January 21, 2022. The second installment, “Prison Walls” (Spring) released on April 29, 2022. “Refining Fire” (Summer) is to be released on August 12, 2022. Her Fall seasonal song will be released under her Seasons EP this Fall 2022. The EP will explore the sounds and changes of the seasons, along with the tracks previously released.

To pre-save/listen to “Refining Fire” visit https://slinky.to/RefiningFire

Lakewood Music, one of today’s premier worship groups, based in Houston, Texas debuted its new single, “Can I Get An Amen,” with combined viewership across the globe of over 1 million people at the venerable Yankee Stadium in New York City. The lead-off single is from the group’s upcoming Fall 2022 full-length sophomore release. Click here to Listen!

This past Saturday, Lakewood Music was part of Come Home To Hope. a one-night-only event at Yankee Stadium. The group, comprising Alexandra Osteen, Tauren Wells, Ramirio Garcia, Deborah Orta, Daniel Franco, Joe Catuby, Jamie Garcia, Arthur Ceker, Abel Orta, Jr, Aylssa Padilla, James Orta and Louie Garcia, captivated the large crowd with their moving and motivational set of original music. The ensemble’s unbounded energy and exuberant brand of praise music is a force for love and hope.

“We believe there is power when we join our faith in agreement. Through this song, we hope to bring people together in response to God’s promise with a resounding chorus of ‘amen’ – so be it,” says Alexandra Osteen on behalf of the group.

It was the Osteen’s first large-scale public gathering outside Houston in more than three years and included special guests, inspirational speakers, and praise and worship music from award-winning artists including Cece Winans and Tauren Wells. Since inception, these incredible events have been attended by more than 2 million people in stadiums around the world.

Click here to see where you can catch this faith-filled and inspiring music online and in concert. You can also see them each week at Lakewood Church in Houston.

Legin is many things, but one of his biggest gifts is a consistency of message. Musically and visually, the emcee looks to push the envelope of what faith, mental clarity, hope, and just plain old good music look like. His newest offering – “I’m Home.”

“I’m Home” is an abstract hip-hop artwork with a personal story of finding one’s way home. Legin teams up with award-winning producer Cardec Drums to motivate listeners to find their way back to their safe place with multi-layered switch-ups that cover trap, gospel, and boom-bap with various flows, high lyricism, and honest reflection.

Legin finds his way back home with God at his grandma’s house and takes you there with him.

“I want people to find their way home,” the rapper says. “‘I’m Home’ is about me wandering around trying to find my place (verse 1), wrestling with God and questioning Him through the hurts of life (verse 2), and returning back home to Him where I was in the beginning (verse 3).”

The song pays homage to his deceased grandparents who laid the foundation for him to live and pass along “home” to his children and grandchildren.

“I find my home in the Gospel, but for those who don’t have that worldview, I pray that we all find that place of safety, security, and acceptance that we all crave, and I hope that we all ultimately find it in God forever.”

In addition to the song being produced by Cardec Drums with co-production and mixing by Ben Mekkes, Legin returns to frequent collaborator Will Thomas to direct.

The music video is shot beautifully and matches the switch-ups in the song with scene changes and “life changes” in the video. You see Legin in his grandparents as a reflection of his comfort growing up.

“I’m Home” is available now.

Watch “I’m Home – Legin” Below

This is a powerful song for all seasons by Tmax titled Mighty To Save.

Tmax is one of Nigeria’s finest Music minister who needs no introduction as he has blessed us with countless spirit-filled and soul-lifting music that has changed lives all over the world. On this song he features another amazing and anointed Music Minister Okey Sokay who as well needs no introduction as he has also blessed the world with his sound for a very long time.

“Words fail to describe this spirit-filled song and I implore you to waste no time all to hit the download button. This is a life-changing experience encapsulated in a song. Halleluyah” –  Tmax

Listen & Download ” Mighty To Save” Below

Lagos-based Worship Leader, Songwriter, and Music minister, Emmanuel Babalola issues a thematic song titled “Mighty” produced by Olayinka Ojekunle.

The very groovy song hinges on the infinite and mightiness of God.

Emmanuel who began his music career in the early 90s in the city of Ilorin, Nigeria, brings so much value, quality and vocal prowess to this powerful song. 

He has shared platforms with great and notable worship leaders over the years like Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Wale Adenuga, Phil Thompson, and a host of others, he has successfully been able to demonstrate creative artistry, excellence, integrity and spirituality. These are a reflection of the impactful ministry he has today.

He organises the “Worship Declaration”, an annual worship concert which used to take place in Ilorin but is now, in Lagos with his team. His passion is to see men, women, young and old, irrespective of their sociocultural background or ethnicity, experience God’s transforming presence in the place of praise and worship.

He has two albums, “Worship Project (2009)” and “Declaring His Worship (2011)”; and two singles titled; “Jeki Orun si” and “Mighty God” to his credit.

Listen & Download “Mighty God – Emmanuel Babalola” Below