NASHVILLE, Tenn. Celebrating her first new single in nearly four years, Louisiana-based singer/songwriter Brooke Robertson returns with “Hey God.” Now available on streaming platforms, the poignant country ballad was written by Robertson, Ross King and Jeremy Holderfield and produced by Brent Milligan (Steven Curtis Chapman, Tauren Wells).   A gifted songwriter lauded for her relatable transparency, Robertson was originally inspired to pen “Hey God” about her relationship with the Lord, but the song took on an ever deeper meaning following the death of her aunt. Brokenhearted, Robertson stopped praying for a short time, yet she was quickly reminded that God is always ready and waiting to hear from His children.…

Scrappy metalcore newcomers Heal the Hurt has dropped the new song “Ruin” alongside the announcement of their upcoming self-titled debut EP.  The band has also released an accompanying music video by Reese Media and John Fleischmann.   “Heal the Hurt is not a band name: it is a statement,” Heal the Hurt architect and vocalist Trevor Tyson shares. “This collection of songs will always be special to me because they commemorate dark times that I don’t want to go back to. Hopefully, people can listen to each song and feel a sense of strength, feel a sense of valor, and maybe gain a glimpse of hope inviting them to step…

Two-time GRAMMY Award Winner and multi-platinum-selling performing artist Lauren Daigle will release a very special collection of reimagined songs entitled Sessions on August 16. Recorded live in front of a limited audience, the eight tracks highlight the beauty in the songcraft and purity of Daigle’s vocal prowess. Sessions will be available on numbered limited-edition vinyl variants in addition to digital platforms. “I love that we’re able to share versions of these songs that people might not have heard before,” shares Daigle. “I think it’s what makes them special. I also thought it’d be cool to add something a little different, something we’ve never done before, so I thought what better,…

New England-based singer songwriter Matthew Jones stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this acoustic performance of his song ‘Aware.’ The post Matthew Jones | ‘Aware’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Worship leader, songwriter, and vocalist Skye Reedy stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this acoustic performance of her song ‘Crown Him.’ The track can be found on her new debut live album, ‘Your Church.‘ The post Skye Reedy | ‘Crown Him’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Christian singer-songwriter Laura Story stopped by the CCM Cafe and talked with us about her first new original song in several years ‘Come Unto Jesus,‘ songwriting, mom-life, we find out if more books are in the works, and more.   BONUS: Laura Story performs an acoustic version of her new single ‘Come Unto Jesus’ The post Laura Story Talks About New Single ‘Come Unto Jesus’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.

(Nashville, TN) On Friday, July 26, GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove award-winning singer songwriters and modern hymn writing duo Keith & Kristyn Getty released the new single, “Scarlet Thread,” in a first-time collaboration with multi GRAMMY®and Dove-award-winning artist Zach Williams. The song explores new sonic spaces for the Gettys, infusing Williams’ signature gritty tones with the Irish and Roots-style music that has characterized several of the couple’s recordings.   The new song takes listeners on a powerful lyrical journey that knits together millennia of Biblical imagery where blood red is the color of redemption and love. It was written by the Gettys and award-winning songwriters Michael Farren and Tony Wood. Farren is…

Newcastle-based singer-songwriter Mcxxne announces the release of her new single, ‘Be Still’. A fresh sound from the emerging artist, Mcxxne blends her R&B, pop and gospel influences to highlight the importance of putting your trust in faith to carry you through the fluctuations of life.   Through layers of Mcxxne’s vocals, the track perfectly captures a choir-like sound reminiscent of a Church setting. However, with its ambiguous lyricism, the track becomes relevant to various situations, regardless of belief, assuring the listener that peace is always on the horizon. Speaking on the track, Mcxxne says: “I wrote this song during times of hardship and feeling like giving up on myself and…