After an incredibly busy 2023 that included an album, a deluxe version, and a new Christmas track, Matthew West has announced he has no plans to slow down in the new year. “Don’t Stop Praying,” a new single, is releasing on Friday, January 5, and Matthew gave his fans on social a taste of the chorus. Don’t stop believing Cause mountains move with just a little faith And your Father’s heard every single word You’re saying So don’t stop praying DON’T STOP PRAYING. Available Friday, 01.05. Pre-save/add https//t.co/qhEXTjmOos 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/GlitEmHx6c — Matthew West (@matthew_west) December 29, 2023 “I hope when you hear this song you are reminded that God is…

Danny Gokey posted a video highlighting an incredible launch year of giving to local non-profits with his Better Than I Found It foundation. During “Bus Stops” at his spring and fall tour dates, the organization and its partners touched over 250,000 lives with tangible items they needed while being told about the love of Jesus. Over 77,000 boxes of diapers, 20,000 bags of groceries, 221,000 meals, and 600 gift cards for families were given out, as well as a $33,000 truck that was donated to a mobile barber who cuts the hair of the homeless in his city. The foundation launched in February 2023 with a mission to give back…

Recently, Amy Grant and Vince Gill celebrated their 100th show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium as part of their sold-out 2023 Christmas at the Ryman residency. This achievement also makes Grant and Gill the first artists to headline 100 shows at the Ryman. Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian and Nashville native Nate Bargatze surprised the duo on stage with a Hatch Show Print commemorating the 12-show run and centennial milestone. Since the first show in 2008, Christmas at the Ryman has become one of Music City’s most treasured traditions, with fans from across the country and worldwide flocking to the historic venue to take in the holiday sounds of two of Nashville’s…

The Today Show, NBC’s weekday morning news and entertainment program, featured an extensive five-minute segment this morning highlighting the growing popularity of the Christian rap genre. Going back to the early 80s where the genre began to take shape, the report includes an interview with Lecrae, and RapZilla.com’s editor-in-chief, Justin Sarachik. RapZilla is a popular website that covers the sub-genre of Christian music in detail. You can watch the full segment below. Lecrae talks about the moment where he saw his career in Christian Rap begin to expand. “I remember in 2011 being able to do the BET Awards and being on a national stage and just the world opened…

GRAMMY Award winner and current two-time GRAMMY nominee Lauren Daigle, whose “The Price Fund” has provided over $3.5 million to charitable organizations since its inception in 2018, has closed out a record year with over $1 million in donations. The contributions, 45 in all, include its partnerships with the Music Health Alliance and KultureCity, multiple music schools, and organizations such as the Caring for Covenant Fund. These partnerships have served to establish a first-of-its-kind combined senior healthcare program and fund designed specifically for music industry veterans and legacy music makers, make event venues across the US accessible through the installation and renovation of sensory rooms, and provide funds to schools…

Tickets are now on sale for Season 4 of The Chosen’s theatrical release, the first time all episodes of a full season of a TV series will debut exclusively in theaters. The official Season 4 trailer is out now. Watch it here. In season 4, there are clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone. Threatened by the reality of Jesus’ growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable–ally with their Roman oppressors. As the seeds of betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus’ message turns violent, He’s left with no alternative but demand his…