Singer, songwriter, and performing artist Ryan Ellis shares the official music video for “Better Days.” Ellis shared a demo of the song online in 2023 and it was met with significant support from fans and fellow CCM artists. A studio version of “Better Days” arrived earlier this year.
The way that so many of you connect with this song says a lot. It says that there’s so many of us navigating a challenging season. We’re clinging to hope that there are better days ahead. We can simultaneously be in a hard season while also acknowledging God’s goodness and faithfulness.
We can even catch glimpses of ‘better days’ here and there. But what truly stands out is that this means we’re not alone. You’re not alone. We’re all in this together waiting for God to do something. I guess we’re all just waiting for some better days. -Ellis
Today Lakewood Music presents their debut song from their forthcoming album out this fall. The new song, “Outnumbered,” features GRAMMY®-nominated artist and worship leader Tauren Wells. The new song was recorded live at Lakewood Church and was written in collaboration with Steven Furtick, Joel Osteen, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong, Chris Brown, and more.
“We are excited to release our new single from our upcoming album out this fall,” shares Alexandra Osteen. “This is a collection of songs that exalt and magnify our God because He is so worthy of it! Our hope is that this first single would be an anthemic reminder that when the Lord is on our side, the enemy is always outnumbered.”
This anthem of faith and triumph even in the face of insurmountable odds is a perfect introduction to the new live album from Lakewood Music, the diverse musical expression from Lakewood Church.
Tauren Wells adds, “I’m so glad to partner with Lakewood Music on this new song. I love how it declares that with every battle we face there is glory that God gets from it!”
Celebrating today’s release, the live music video is also debuting on YouTube. Click below to watch the powerful worship song.
After being discovered by millions on Season 17 of America’s Got Talent and Season 10 of BET’s Sunday Best, singer/songwriter Bay Turner releases his debut, Centricity Music radio single, “Brand New.” the song follows Turner’s remarkable journey seasoned with successes as well as health issues that threatened to end his musical career.
“Four years ago, a doctor told me my vocal cord was damaged beyond repair and that I’d never sing again,” remembers Turner as he shares the story behind his new song that he wrote with Turner Burnett and Sajan Nauriyal, who also produced the single. “This led me to sitting in silence for three months, and it was in that silence that the Lord met me in a powerful way.
Truthfully, I had made peace with giving up my dream. My identity was no longer in singing, I found it in Him. He showed me that I was more than just a singer, I was a son of God, and that was more than enough!”
“But then an honest to goodness miracle happened,” continues Turner. “I went back to a different doctor, and he said I was completely healed. And that’s where we got the idea for this song. He made me brand new, and, if He did it for me, He can surely do it for you.”
Bay Turner Releases Debut Radio Single “Brand New”
Leading “Brand New” along with worship favorites, Turner headlines Community Worship Nights, The Summer Series in 16 cities across eight states. These events began May 1 and wrap up June 9.
Josh Wilson is entering a season of new music with another new song out this week. The deeply personal track titled “I Surrender All” is available. Wilson’s new music was inspired by his struggle with anxiety, depression and alcohol addiction and is meant to be a source of encouragement and support for those struggling with mental health.
Zach McKenzie’s latest single, “The Day that I Found You,” is a heart-stirring masterpiece that resonates deeply with the soul. Born from the roots of McKenzie’s gospel and country background, the song is a tender testament to love’s transformative power. With a voice that exudes warmth and sincerity, McKenzie delivers each line with a heartfelt earnestness that is both comforting and captivating.
The track opens with a gentle guitar melody that perfectly sets the stage for the emotive journey. McKenzie’s vocals are particularly striking, navigating the highs and lows of the melody with an impressive ease that speaks to his years of honing his craft in the vibrant music scenes of Nashville and Arkansas.
His ability to convey deep emotions through subtle vocal inflections is a highlight of this song, showcasing his evolution as an artist since his days on Arkansas Idol.
Lyrically, “The Day that I Found You” is beautifully crafted. Lines like “The day that I found you was the day my life got started” and “You’re the best thing that ever happened to me” are poignant and relatable, resonating with anyone who has experienced the joy of finding love. The chorus is particularly memorable, likely to echo in the listener’s mind long after the song ends.
Zach McKenzie Stirs Hearts on Latest Single “The Day that I Found You”
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In addition to his musical talents, McKenzie’s diverse interests in filmmaking and his deep roots in his community add layers of authenticity and depth to his music. His songwriting reflects a maturity and a reflective quality that likely draws on his broader artistic and personal experiences.
Overall, “The Day that I Found You” is not just a song but an experience. It is a musical journey that celebrates love, life, and the joy of finding that special someone.
Zach McKenzie continues to impress with his versatility and depth as an artist, and this track is a compelling reminder of why he remains a beloved figure in the music industry. This song is sure to touch the hearts of many, further cementing McKenzie’s status as a rising star with a bright future ahead.
Red Street Records’ bi-lingual CCM artist Iveth Luna released her brand new song, “One Of A Kind,” available today. The song drops closely behind her leading single, “Right On Time” and kicks off a massive run of Spring and Summer tour dates.
Today’s track, written by Luna alongside AJ Pruis and Cindy Morgan and produced by Pruis, encourages listeners to trust in God’s perfect creation. Iveth expresses the inspiration behind her song and shares, “I felt a tug in my heart to write a song to my younger self.
What would I say to her knowing what I know now? My hope is that this song feels like an embrace of love and truth. We are uniquely and wonderfully made in the image of God, and that makes us one of a kind.”
After a recent string of shows opening for both Micah Tyler and Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North, Iveth’s new music kickstarts a run of over forty tour dates spanning across the US on the Community Worship Nights Touraccompanying Jeremy Rosado, Bay Turner and Stephen Stanley starting May 8th.
Singer-songwriter Brennley Brown releases her newest single, “Miracle Story,” today (Provident Entertainment/Sony Music). Produced by GRAMMY Award winner Luke Wooten (Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, The SteelDrivers).
Co-writing the song along with noted songwriters Mia Fieldes and Mitch Wong, “Miracle Story” is a powerful and inspirational reminder that God is always ahead of us, crafting pages of glory and orchestrating miracles we can’t see yet.
“My hope for this song is that it will be a reminder that no matter what you’re facing, God has already gone before us to make a way where there seems to be no way and write a miracle story as only He can,” Brown shares. “For every person still in the waiting, don’t lose heart. He’s not finished yet and is taking all things from broken to beautiful.”
Raised on a ranch in Apple Valley, California, Brown has deep roots in traditional country and Gospel music woven within her deep faith in God, and “Miracle Story” is a beautiful blend of the two. Committed to her craft since she was only nine years old, audiences may already be familiar with Brown from her tenure on season 12 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning show, “The Voice.”
Making it to the top five when she was 14, People Magazine hailed her as a standout performer and Blake Shelton shared she was an “inspiration for young people.”
Brennley Brown has also made a name for herself in the voice-over world, landing her first role at age 11 in the Emmy award-winning Disney series “Sofia the First.” She currently voices the lead role of Leyla on the Netflix animated series “Dragon: Rescue Riders,” where she also sings on the show.
Brennley Brown Releases Her Debut Single “Miracle Story”
Storytelling – the hallmark of country music and genre artists like Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings, plus the voices of Linda Ronstadt and Patty Griffin – are all foundational to Brown. Combined with her unwavering faith, these musical icons have influenced her to be an artist who brings a new, unique sound to Country Christian music.
Now residing in Nashville, she signed with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music, her label home that shares in her sincere love of Jesus, her gift for creating songs with a hopeful message, and an authentic intention to bring a pure, honest spirit to a wide audience.
She will continue to release new music this spring and summer with an EP slated for this fall. On June 9, she will make her fourth appearance at CMA Music Fest on the Hard Rock Stage in Nashville, TN.
The dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, releases “Till The Walls Come Down” today (May 3).
Written by worship leaders Noah Walker, Aimee Walker and Shem Napoleon, and planetboom’s youth pastor, songwriter, author and drummer Andy Harrison, the song follows the release of the funky R&B single “L O V E” earlier this year. Both songs will be featured on the upcoming full-length album from the band, Sound of Victory, set to release May 17. The project’s track listing follows:
01) Till The Walls Come Down – Live
02) L O V E (feat. Planetshakers) – Live
03) Sound of Victory – Live
04) Arriba! – Live
05) Found You – Live
06) Pour It Out – Live
07) First Love Fire – Live
08) Lord Of My Life – Live
09) Powerful Peace – Live
10) L O V E – Studio Version
Planetboom’s new music follows the release last year of “Home (Here In Your Presence) – Demo,” “The Commission – Live,” “I Was Made For This – Demo,” “Greatest In The World,” “Lion of Judah” / “One and Only“ and “Out With The Old.” These singles capture the group’s unique and eclectic sonic identity that ranges from big, broad statements about the church family to intimate, personal moments between individuals and God.
Planetboom Shares “Till The Walls Come Down (Live)”
Today (May 3), Gateway Worship releases Chapel Sessions. “Our prayer is that this new project will bring you into a deep and intimate worship experience with the Lord right where you are,” the group shares.
Gateway Worship is the primary worship expression for Dallas-Fort Worth based Gateway Church, one of the largest and most influential churches in North America, ministering to over 40,000 attendees across multiple campuses and tens of thousands more online each week. The group is known for songs like “Oh The Blood,” “The More I Seek You,” “Revelation Song,” “Defender,” “Stand in Your Love,” “Greater Than,” “Deliverance” and many more.
