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Matthew West’s ‘Give A Gobble Campaign’ Surpasses Fundraising Goal In Less Than A Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Five-time GRAMMY-nominated Christian artist and songwriter Matthew West has joined forces with Mercy Chefs through his ministry popwe to create the Give A Gobble campaign, dedicated to providing meals for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. With an original goal of $25,000, the Give A Gobble campaign has raised over $44,000 in less than a week, totaling over 12,000 meals provided. Inspired by his viral holiday hit “Gobble Gobble,” the campaign will continue through Giving Tuesday (12/3) to provide even more chef-prepared meals to those in need. More information on the campaign and a donation link can be found here. Matthew’s ministry, popwe, is dedicated…
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Ryan Jones | ‘Father’s Arms’ (acoustic)
Christian Pop artist Ryan Jones stopped by the CCM Cafe and performed his single ‘Father’s Arms.’ The track will be featured on his upcoming debut solo EP. The post Ryan Jones | ‘Father’s Arms’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Amy Grant Set To Co-host CMA Country Christmas + ABC ‘I Think Of Christmas’ Special
NASHVILLE, TN—November 25, 2024 For Six-Time GRAMMY-winner AMY GRANT, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year but also the busiest time of the year. Grant completed her fall tour last week, was a featured artist along with Sheryl Crow on No Small Endeavor’s Live Event at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and now turns her attention to numerous Holiday Season events. Grant will once again co-host “CMA Country Christmas” with Trisha Yearwood. The show will air Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+. Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of…
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Van Zant | ‘There You Are’ (acoustic)
Enjoy another acoustic performance from southern rock icons Donnie & Johnny Van Zant. This is the duo’s first ever live performance of ‘There Your Are.’ The track is featured on their first ever Christian album, ‘Always Look Up,’ out now. Van Zant is made up of .38 Special co-founder Donnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant. The Van Zant musical dynasty built its foundation firmly on family. Donnie Van Zant co-founded .38 Special and brother Johnny Van Zant is the current lead vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd after the passing of their brother Ronnie Van Zant, who fronted and co-founded the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of…
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Facing The Hard Truth
Blog Post: When Admitting Truth Is Hard Standing on the tarmac, getting ready to launch off on my bike with my family, I made a random comment to my husband. Friends, I can’t remember exactly what it was now, but I do remember asking myself right after, “Man, what in the world is wrong with him?” His reply to my random comment was both off and condescending. And, frankly, his anxiety was causing me anxiety. I didn’t like it; I didn’t like it at all! I wouldn’t have it. My husband needed to pull himself together. I wanted to enjoy this bike ride, not have it go sideways because of…
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Hannah Kerr and Austin French Join Together For Jazzy Rendition of ‘It Came Upon A Midnight Clear’
Nashville, Tenn Curb Records recording artist Hannah Kerr joins acclaimed artist Austin French for a jazzy rendition of “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear,” available now. The new collaboration — set to impact Christian radio this holiday season — will provide the soundtrack for the duo’s co-headline “Midnight Clear Christmas Tour,” visiting select cities throughout December. Serving up a timeless message with a vintage Christmas sound, Kerr and French engage in lively banter as their talented backing band chases musical indulgences on piano, drums, upright bass and trumpet. The jazz combo provides a nostalgic backdrop for the pair’s warm, joyful vocals on this fresh reimagining of the Christmas classic.…
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LO CLOUD Releases Acoustic Video of Debut Single, “Sleepwalker”
Nashville-based rock band LO CLOUD has unveiled an intimate acoustic rendition of their debut single, “Sleepwalker.” The stripped-down performance showcases the raw talent and emotional depth of the trio—Matt Hammitt, Nick de Partee, and Jake Rye—while highlighting the poignant message behind the song. Released earlier this year, “Sleepwalker” is a powerful anthem about breaking free from the monotony of life on autopilot and pursuing greater intention and purpose. “This song is about waking up to a fuller, more meaningful life,” the band explains. The acoustic arrangement further amplifies this message, stripping away layers to reveal the song’s emotional core. LO CLOUD draws inspiration from 90s and early 2000s rock…
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MercyMe Announces Spring 2025 Tour
GRAMMY-nominated band MercyMe has announced their spring 2025 MercyMe Live Tour with Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley. Hitting 32 cities March through May, tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 via mercyme.org. The tour kicks off March 13th in Dayton, OH., with full tour routing listed below. To note, their No. 1 track “Say I Won’t,” (inhale (exhale)) was recently certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band’s certification tally to total 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums. MercyMe is currently in the studio working on a new album that is scheduled to be released in 2025. March 13 Dayton, OH March 14 Wilkes-Barre, PA March…
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Colton Dixon Announced As Co-Grand Marshal for Christmas Parade
Atlantic Recording artist Colton Dixon is closing out 2024 on a festive note. Dixon has been tapped as the co-Grand Marshal for The Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade along with Emily Ann Roberts. They will usher in the holiday season on December 6, ringing in 49 years of family-friendly festive tradition. The holiday cavalcade was recently nationally nominated by USA Today’s 10 Best as the “Best Holiday Parade” in the nation. For all details on the Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade please visit Gatlinburg.com/events. With his current hit track “UP+UP” hitting Top 10 this week (No. 8 on Billboard Christian Airplay, No. 9 on Billboard Christian AC, and #8…
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Skillet Surprises Fans with Upcoming Book
22x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated band Skillet surprised fans today with the announcement of their Kingdom of Rock book. The book is available in Skillet’s web store. Many people across the music industry said that Skillet would never make it–blurring the lines between Christian music and mainstream Rock, the band was “too spiritual,” “too positive,” and had female musicians, which was almost unheard of in rock ‘n’ roll. Now, 28 years and 22 million album sales later, Skillet continues to defy all odds. The band has sold out arenas in 32 countries across five continents, including their first-ever, recent nearly 100% sold out Middle East tour. As testimony to their global impact,…
