Multi-Grammy and GMA Dove Award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman shares “Forever The Love of My Life,” a heartfelt ballad he wrote for his wife, Mary Beth.
I started writing a song a while ago for my bride of 40 years (as of this past October! WOW!) I finally finished it and played it for her on her birthday back in November…and she liked it…A LOT! (YESSSS!) She gave me permission to share it with all of you, so I decided the “Valentines season” would be a great time to do just that…since “love is in the air”…(wait, isn’t that a song too?) So as an extra gift for my Valentine and the “love of my life” as I’ve called her all these years, I was able to put together a little music video as well, so here you go! Thanks so much…and Happy (early) Valentine’s Day. –Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman Celebrates His Wife With New Song “Forever The Love Of My Life”
Building on the momentum of his recent single “drop,” GRAMMY-nominated artist Forrest Frank releases his latest track, “SUNRISE,” on February 7.
The release comes after a record-breaking year for Forrest, whose GRAMMY-nominated album CHILD OF GOD held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks becoming the biggest Christian album debut of 2024.
In addition to new music, FRANK is gearing up for his 2025 “CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2.” Demand for the tour has been intense, with several markets already sold out, including Fishers (Indianapolis), Baltimore, Charlotte, Phoenix, Sacramento, St. Louis, Fort Worth, Denver (Morrison), CO., Tampa and more. Featuring Elevation Rhythm in support, following the success of his 2024 stretch, the tour will kick off March 27th and hit 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets are on sale now via ForrestFrank.com.
With momentum continuing into the new year, Forrest begins February with two songs impacting the Top 30 of Mediabase’s Christian Audience chart: “NEVER GET USED TO THIS” at #29 and “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” enters at #30 this week with both songs being added to KLOVE network.
“NEVER GET USED TO THIS” is also #18 this week on Mediabase Christian AC with 55 total stations on. At Billboard Christian AC and Billboard Christian Airplay, the song comes in at #18 on their latest charts. Forrest Frank’s collective radio audience is currently just shy of 6,000,000 impressions!
Forrest Frank Delivers Powerful New Single “Sunrise”
GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake shares a new version of his hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah” featuring country music superstar/rapper Jelly Roll. You can see the new “Hard Fought Hallelujah” feat. Jelly Roll visual below.
Brandon Lake Drops “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Feat. Jelly Roll
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The song originally debuted in November 2024 as #1 on the Christian/Gospel Songs Chart, #1 on the Christian/Gospel On-Demand Audio Streaming and Christian/Gospel On-Demand Overall Streaming charts, as well as #1 on the All-genre Digital Song Sales chart. “Hard Fought Hallelujah” beat Lake’s own record previously set by “That’s Who I Praise” for the largest debut streaming week for a single released by a Christian genre artist.
The re-imagined, acoustic performance of the award-winning track from his 2016 album, Where the Light Gets In, also inspired Gray’s first children’s hardcover book, Sparrows. The song and book address the theme of trusting God in the face of anxiety and worry.
“My song ‘Sparrows’ has had a special resonance. Every time I play it, it lights up the room,” shares Gray. “All of us wrestle with anxiety on some level, and worry can make us old before our time. So I wanted to center the song around a childlike melody – the la la las – because I believe we can return to child-likeness when we put our cares in our Father’s hands. I think that’s why children of all ages, young and old, seem to resonate with this song.
“I love the liveliness of our original version!” continues Gray. “But I hope people find this acoustic version soothing. If the original was playful, I hope this one feels peaceful.”
Jason Gray Shares “Sparrows (Acoustic)”
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Taking “Sparrows Acoustic” along with his radio hits and fan favorites on tour, Gray launched his “BETTER TOGETHER: The Live Recording Tour” last week. The tour that is currently set to traverse 10 states and counting will feature Gray sharing acoustic performances filled with intimate and soul-stirring moments that highlight his profound lyrical artistry and heartfelt melodies.
Stripped down to acoustic arrangements, his songs take on a raw and authentic quality, encouraging listeners to connect deeply with the themes of hope, redemption and grace that permeate his music. Gray’s storytelling prowess shines through as he shares the personal stories and inspirations behind his songs, creating a captivating and uplifting atmosphere that resonates with audiences long after the performances end.
Well-known for his acoustic performances on Acoustic Storytime heard on SiriusXM The Message, Gray will celebrate his five-year anniversary of hosting the popular writers-round radio show on Feb. 14. Joining Gray for the special show will be award-winning artists Brandon Heath, Matt Maher and Big Daddy Weave’s Mike Weaver.
Heard on the second Friday of every month at noon ET, the highly rated program has featured performances by such genre-defining artists as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, NEEDTOBREATHE, Katy Nichole, Tenth Avenue North, Tasha Layton, Marc Martel, Drew and Ellie Holcomb and numerous others.
The Belonging Co releases “A New Eden” from their upcoming album Eden, which is due out February 28th.
“This lyrical song, which refers back to the Garden of Eden and expresses the desire for restoration and renewal, sweetly describes the intimacy found in our relationship with our Father. An instrumental bridge leaves space for a new encounter with God, reinforcing the overarching theme of scripture—the restoration of God to his people.” -Sloat
The Belonging Co Shares “A New Eden” Feat. Lauren Sloat
What if one moment made you believe you’d gone too far to be forgiven? For Matt Sassano, that question became the foundation for his latest single, “Not Unreachable”. With four number-one singles under his belt, including “Not My Name” and “Dear God”, the rising voice in faith-driven rock continues to turn pain into purpose. “Not Unreachable” represents the next chapter in his journey and will be available February 7th, 2025.
The reflective ballad captures the battle between self-sabotage and redemption. Its haunting lyrics—“Go on and throw me a lifeline, I’ll be sure to cut it and watch myself drown”—are as raw as the moment that inspired them. Produced by Josiah Prince of Disciple, the song’s orchestral tones and emotional depth will resonate with fans of Linkin Park’s “Heavy” and Skillet’s “Would It Matter”.
“The song was inspired by a moment when I said something I deeply regret,” Matt shares. “During a heated argument, my frustration boiled over, and I lashed out at God. The words were deliberate, filled with anger, and it felt like I’d burned a spiritual bridge I could never rebuild. That moment left me with a regret so heavy, it felt like there was no way back.”
What followed was years of crippling anxiety. “I felt trapped, but I’m learning to move forward,” Matt explains.
The song’s lyrics—“Show me that I’m not unreachable”—reflect Matt’s ongoing fight to reclaim hope and mental clarity. It’s a message that resonates with his community, The Defiant—a group united by their refusal to let struggles define them.
“This isn’t just my story,” Matt says. ““Not Unreachable” is for anyone who feels like they’ve made mistakes that are hard to unravel. Whether it’s self-doubt, broken relationships, or spiritual questions, the song captures the fight to find hope and rebuild your life—a journey I share with my people.”
Raw and resonant, “Not Unreachable” is both a confession and a rallying cry for anyone searching for a way back to hope and clarity.
Matt Sassano’s “Not Unreachable” Explores The Fear Of Crossing A Line You Can’t Undo
Anchor Hymns releases “Where Can I Go That My Maker Won’t Be?,” their second single recorded live at Covenant Presbyterian in Nashville, TN. Led by Citizens, Jason Houtsma, and Melanie Penn, the song displays Anchor Hymns’ signature soulful sound and thoughtful lyrics.
A melody for when questions are overwhelming, this new song makes space for moments of doubts and for the incomprehensible while leading listeners back to rest in God’s sovereignty. “Where Can I Go” balances the infinite and the intimate, recognizing God’s hand in the vastness of the universe and in the detail of human lives simultaneously.
The song also echoes the hope of resurrection, reminding that suffering in this life isn’t final and is always experienced with Christ. “Where Can I Go” seeks to be a song that that matters in all spaces of life and that gives hope beyond death, trusting in God’s comforting omnipresence through it all.
Anchor Hymns Releases “Where Can I Go That My Maker Won’t Be?”
Gather Worship – a collective of artists carrying the sound of global Church event, Gather25 – releases their second single. Titled “The Image,” the new song teases more of their forthcoming album, “Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You,” which comes out on February 21, 2025.
Spearheaded by executive producers Matt Redman and Jason Ingram, Gather Worship set out to write songs that capture the purpose of Gather25, namely to gather the Church worldwide through an unprecedented 25-hour global broadcast to pray, repent, worship, and discover how the love of Jesus is transforming the world through everyday people.
Penned during a songwriting camp, “The Image” flowed out of a desire to write something purely about Jesus, hoping to give worshipers a key anthem on the Gather25 journey and beyond.
“One thing I love about this song is it touches on the years between the cradle and the cross,” explained Redman. “We will sometimes sing of the birth and the death of Jesus, but not much else in-between. It’s so important to sing about those years because even before the cross, as He lived among us, Jesus put the heart of God fully on display.”
In keeping with Gather Worship’s mission to represent a glimpse of the global Church – every tribe and every tongue worshipping together – the new single is released in three languages.
Gather Worship Shares Second Single “The Image”
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The English version is in collaboration with Matt Redman and Nigerian worship leader, Kaestrings, while the Spanish one (“La Imagen”) is with Josh Morales and features Guatemalan group, Miel San Marcos. Taiwanese worship ministry, Stream of Praise, are leading the Mandarin version (“愛的彰顯”), and additional group vocals were contributed from New Zealand’s Grace Vineyard Church.
An official music video for “The Image” (English Version) also accompanies the release. It features each artist singing from stunning landscapes in their various locations – Nigeria, New Zealand, and the US.
Curb Records band We Are Messengers kicks off 2025 with the release of their deeply personal ballad, “Somewhere In Her Dreams,” (2/7) Written by frontman Darren Mulligan for his wife, Heidi, the track offers a raw, vulnerable glimpse into their relationship. The song showcases Mulligan’s heartfelt vocal delivery, underscoring the couple’s deep love and mutual belief in one another, imperfections and all.
“I met my wife Heidi when we were just kids and much of her is still a mystery all these years later,” shares Mulligan. “She has changed my world and I’m still glad to be somewhere in her dreams.”
Acknowledging their respective insecurities, the Irish frontman finds refuge inside the relationship the couple shares in the perceptive new song. Assuring Heidi that she’s seen, known and loved, Mulligan wraps a raw vocal around poetic lyrics that hold space for their obvious imperfections and highlight their mutual belief in one another. Mulligan wrote “Somewhere In Her Dreams” with Dan Muckala, who also produced the original selection. The song marks the latest in a series of love songs dedicated to Heidi, following several tracks on 2019’s Hills of Tyrone.
We Are Messengers is also celebrating the RIAA Gold certification of their powerful multi-week #1 anthem “Come What May.” The track, which has become a fan favorite, continues to resonate with listeners, cementing its place as one of the band’s signature hits.
The achievement comes as part of a milestone year for the band, with this being their second RIAA Certified Gold single in a 12-month period following “Maybe It’s Ok” and further solidifying their impact in Christian music.
The award-winning band will take their live show on the road this spring for the much-anticipated Spring leg of their “Where The Joy Is Tour.” The 27-date tour begins on March 27, 2025, in Wausau, WI, and will wrap up on May 10, 2025, in Littleton, NC. The tour will feature songs from across their career, including hits from their latest album Where The Joy Is.
We Are Messengers Unveils Vulnerable Ballad “Somewhere In Her Dreams”
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Where The Joy Is, released in 2024, features the band’s recent hit “God Be The Glory” as well as the chart-climbing “A Thousand Times,” which made its radio debut during a K-LOVE First event and has since been warmly embraced by radio stations nationwide. The uplifting anthem’s music video, filmed against the backdrop of New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, captures Mulligan’s reflective journey as he walks through the iconic landscape.
Stream or purchase “Somewhere In Her Dreams” For a full list of tour dates and more info, visit www.wearemessengersmusic.com.
