Former Cleveland, TN school teacher, Jessica Hitte, has been busy connecting aspiring singers, musicians  and songwriters via Writing Rounds ( a songwriting retreat she co-founded during the COVID pandemic as a way for creatives from all over the world to meet and collaborate virtually) for the last three years. She put her singing career aside to nurture the musical hopes and dreams of others. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight on her own with a new mid-tempo Christian Hip Hop song, “Give Me Jesus” (Tyscot Records), that is now available on all digital musical platforms.

“I grew up on the hymn `Give Me Jesus’ and always appreciated the definitive message of it,” Hitte says of the song that was produced and programmed by Writing Rounds co-founder, LeBron Arnwine. “However, every version I heard felt so passive for such a heavy and bold statement. After a conversation with LeBron about my feelings on it, I went to where I create most often: Instagram Live. After less than two hours, with a handful of followers, a YouTube beat, and my testimony… we had the majority of the `Give Me Jesus.’ I posted it and LeBron immediately texted me and said he was ready to get to work!

“The hook is easy and simple for those of us who want to make it abundantly clear who we serve,” Hitte continues. “But I got to use the verses to elaborate on why I’m sold on this trade (the world for Jesus) and describe who else falls into that category. I always love songs with a vibe that just feels good, but this one is special because singing about the best decision I ever made feels good inside and out.”

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SEU Worship’s David Ryan Cook releases “Revival Rain.”

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Christian punk artist Grace Graber has released her own take on Hawk Nelson’s “California” in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Letters to the President, the album that originally held the punk-rock staple.

The moment is the latest in a string of full-circle milestones for the singer and songwriter, who has often attributed a Hawk Nelson song with saving her life when she was a suicidal teenager struggling with PTSD. Specifically, the album Letters to the President was pivotal for her.

“When I was 16 years old, I had the chance to sing with Hawk Nelson,” Grace Graber recalls. “This show was my first chance to really tell all of the guys about the impact they had made on me. I got in the meet and greet line, and I walked up to them essentially crying. I told them how much God had moved in my life since that song saved my life. And I was like, and ‘my biggest dream one day is to sing with you.’ And I remember Jason just looked straight up at me, and he said, ‘well, let’s make that dream come true!’”

The very next night, Grace took the stage with Hawk Nelson to sing with them during “California.” She says, “After I got off stage, I immediately thought to myself, if God can do that, He can do anything. And if my wildest dream came true at 16, what else might He have for me? So California has very big significance for me because that was the song that God used to knock all of my biggest dreams out of the park, making way for what He would do with me in the future.”

In the years since then, Grace Graber has become an outspoken social media advocate for mental health, breathing hope into the lives of teenagers in a position like the one she was once in. Her Conversations EP captured national attention with its musings on the intersection of faith and mental health. With her upcoming album The Breakthrough, those themes will be drawn from an even deeper well of redemption. Songs like recently released “Grace of God” put the testimony Grace has lived on bold display.

The thread of God’s faithfulness through ties back to Hawk Nelson has been a consistent throughline. Founding Hawk Nelson singer Jason Dunn sang with Grace Graber on her track “This One’s For You.” She has worked with several other former members of Hawk Nelson in the studio.

For Grace, it all started with Letters to the President. Her take on sunny summer anthem “California” pays homage to the band’s longterm impact.

“My hope is that every member of Hawk Nelson knows how loved and cherished they are, how much impact they had,” Grace concludes. “This song is my love letter to Hawk Nelson.”

Multi-Platinum songwriter and worship leader Mack Brock shares “I Will Exalt You (This Is Holy).” This new song is now available to download/stream.

This is one of those simple songs that crept up on me… kept sticking in my head and my heart. God is so good and so worthy.
When I look at my life, I have endless reasons to worship Him. He deserves it all. -Brock

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RIAA Platinum-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz releases “Everything Good” worldwide today (July 12) from Centricity Music. This song follows the success of the Top 10 hit “The King Is Alive” and is the third single from Feliz’s fourth full-length album (title and release date TBA).

Everything Good – Jordan Feliz

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Taking his new music and fan favorites on the road, Feliz is featured at a series of significant fairs and festivals across the US this summer.

Laura Story releases “Come Unto Jesus.”

Come Unto Jesus – Laura Story

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Matthew West shares a Spanish version of “Don’t Stop Praying” – “Sigue Orando” featuring Miel San Marcos.

5x GRAMMY nominee Matthew West shares a Spanish version of his hit single “Don’t Stop Praying” titled “Sigue Orando” featuring Dove Award winning group Miel San Marcos. Penned by West with Jeff Pardo, the inspiring new tune serves as a refreshing reminder to not lose faith and continue to turn to Jesus as we start the year.

“Prayer is the universal language for somebody who follows Jesus and it’s a dream come true to share this with you guys,” West said when announcing the new collaborative single. “Thank you to Miel San Marcos for creating this with me.”

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Riley Clemmons releases new versions of “Jesus Cries.”

Multi-talented artist and one of People Magazine’s Emerging Artists Riley Clemmons drops new versions of her current single “Jesus Cries.” The track was originally released in 2023 on her celebrated studio album, Church Pew. A new multitrack EP includes “Jesus Cries” Single Version, Unplugged Version, Instrumental Version and Album Version.

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Cory Asbury releases “Until We Meet Again” featuring Dylan Scott.

Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY Award nominee Cory Asbury debuts a re-imagined version of “Until We Meet Again” featuring chart-topping Country music artist Dylan Scott. The track originally debuted in 2023 on Asbury’s Pioneer album.

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Nathan Thomas AKA NATTYPROFF is an Architect, recording and performing artiste par excellence.
He believes that music is a powerful tool in influencing the minds of his generation, therefore via his singing and rap; Nattyproff compels his audience to find purpose in Christ and run with Him.

As he flaunts his lyrical prowess on the song; “Da Kai” expressing love and surrender to God, he blends melodious male vocals, with word plays in English & Hausa on the Amapiano beat, this sure will get you in groove mood!

Da Kai – Nattyproff

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