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Oak Ridge Boy’s Celebrate Joe Bonsall’s Final Book ‘I See Myself’
Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and The Oak Ridge Boys member Joe Bonsall’s latest and final book ‘I See Myself: Musings and Memories of a Blessed Life’ is now available. Joe’s family, friends and band members gathered together in Nashville to share memories of Joe and he made a special video appearance with a video he recorded prior to his death. “‘I See Myself’ is just a collection of visions as I have searched through my mental archives, and they have manifested themselves, reminding me of a life well lived. I have simply followed the leads and written stuff down. I hope these little musings and memories…
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Van Zant Drops Lyric Video for ‘Warrior’ from Upcoming Album Out November 22
(NASHVILLE, TN) Southern rock icons Van Zant have released the new single, “Warrior,” from their upcoming album, Always Look Up — available everywhere November 22, 2024 from Frontiers Music SRL. Van Zant, made up of .38 Special co-founder Donnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant, has reunited and returned to the studio for what will be their first new album in nearly two decades. Always Look Up will also mark the duo’s first foray into Christian music, while holding firm to their southern rock roots. “As Christians our job is to go out and to shout to the world with God’s truth,” says Donnie. “We’ve…
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Mark D. Conklin Scores First GRAMMY Nomination For ‘The Gospel According To Mark’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Gospel According to Mark, a thematically-inspired song and spoken word collection from acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark D. Conklin, has earned a 2025 GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album. Joining releases from such diverse artists as The Nelons, Authentic Unlimited, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, and Cory Henry in the category, Conklin’s expansive 24-track StowTown Records set features a who’s who of Gospel, soul and country music luminaries. Writing or co-penning all 12 of the album’s musical selections, Conklin produced The Gospel According to Mark along with GRAMMY winner Mark Prentice. Offering fresh perspective on the New Testament book of Mark, the project realizes Conklin’s long-held desire to…
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CCM PREMIERE: Sweet Comfort Band – ‘Do I Say Goodbye’ For ‘REAGAN: Songs Inspired By The Film’
When the producer of the REAGAN film approached dozens of legendary artists of the last 40 years with the idea of contributing a song inspired by the film, the result was an eclectic collection that will be released shortly in support of the film. CCM group Sweet Comfort Band has contributed the new song, “Do I Say Goodbye,” to REAGAN: Songs Inspired by the Film. “Do I Say Goodbye” was written by Sweet Comfort Band’s lead singer Bryan Duncan. REAGAN film and music producer Mark Joseph invited Duncan to read the script, watch the movie, and then contribute a song for the inspired by album which will be released soon.…
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Handling Broken Things…
The plant wasn’t even real; it was plastic. Maybe that’s why it wouldn’t stand upright. At the slightest sign of wind, the dang plant, and the pot it was in, would crash over. I’d walk outside and see it, yet again, knocked over. And, day after day, I picked it up. Except for this morning… Staring at a triangular piece broken off the side of the pot from the raging war of hard winds and repeated falls, I wondered what in the world I was doing. I decided, I can either watch this thing fall 1,000 more times, or I can get up and do something about it. Sometimes, we…
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TRIBL Records & Maverick City Music Publishing Celebrate Five 67th GRAMMY Nominations
(ATLANTA, GA) – November 11, 2024 Globally-acclaimed TRIBL Records and Maverick City Music Publishing celebrate five 67th GRAMMY Awards nominations across multiple Christian and Gospel categories. TRIBL’s nominations mark the most for an inspirational independent label this year, including JWLKRS Worship – TRIBL’s first external partner to receive a GRAMMY nomination. MAVERICK CITY MUSIC CEO, Jonathan Jay, and Insignia Co-Founder and CEO Norman Gyamfi share: “With today’s multiple GRAMMY nominations, we continue to be blown away by the global impact of our recorded music and publishing divisions. This year, our nominations expand beyond the brand of Maverick City to JWLRKS Worship and collaborative releases like ‘One Hallelujah’, demonstrating the strength…
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Bethel Music Receives GRAMMY Nomination For ‘Holy Forever’ With Jenn Johnson & CeCe Winans
Redding, Calif. – [Nov. 11, 2024] Bethel Music’s powerful worship anthem, “HOLY FOREVER” featuring lead vocals by Bethel’s Jenn Johnson and gospel legend CeCe Winans, has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.” The full list of nominees was announced on Friday, Nov. 8, with winners set to be revealed during the 67th annual awards ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Inspired by a powerful moment at Bethel Music’s 2023 Worship School, where Winans joined Johnson on stage, “HOLY FOREVER” has become a defining worship anthem since its June 2024 release. The song has resonated deeply…
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The Martins Release New Christmas EP ‘Ring the Bells’
NASHVILLE (November 11, 2024) Gaither Music Group is delighted to announce that GRAMMY-nominated sibling trio The Martins have released Ring the Bells, a Christmas EP available now on all major digital platforms. Featuring a mix of timeless holiday classics and new, uplifting melodies, this release invites listeners to celebrate the joy and wonder of the season. The new lyric video for the title track, “Ring the Bells,” released on November 9, brings a beautiful visual element to this heartwarming song that encapsulates the spirit and good news of Christmas. The Martins’ first digital single from the release, “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep),” has already captured the hearts of…
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Brandon Lake Releases New Single ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ + Receives Two GRAMMY Nominations
NASHVILLE, TENN. (November 8, 2024) GRAMMY®-Award Winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake debuts his latest single, “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Fans have been buzzing since he began teasing the emotional track during his recent tour, where audiences got a sneak peek into its powerful message. “Hard Fought Hallelujah” is available to fans on the same day as Lake secures two additional GRAMMY®-Award nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Praise” and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for “Coat of Many Colors.” “Hard Fought Hallelujah” captures the vulnerable journey of faith, grit and resilience, echoing Lake’s signature blend of authenticity and worship. With heartfelt lyrics and a moving melody, the song is…
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11:21 Worship Releases Reimagined Version Of ‘Rise Again’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. One of the most iconic songs in Christian music history, “Rise Again,” has been reimagined by 11:21 Worship, the multigenerational music expression of World Challenge. In celebration of World Challenge’s renowned ministry, which spans five decades and counting, 11:21 Worship’s impassioned arrangement of “Rise Again” was recorded and produced by group leaders Kelly Wilkerson and Jared Anderson and co-produced by James Guerra. The track is now available on streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. Intrinsically tied to the history of World Challenge, “Rise Again” was written in 1977 by Christian music pioneer and Gospel Music Hall of Famer Dallas Holm during his 10-year tenure serving alongside ministry…
