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Zane Walls Teams with The Slower I Go
Rising Christian pop artist Zane Walls joins forces with The Slower I Go for the powerful new single “SHOCK!,” a bold and energetic anthem about breaking free from shame, struggle, and spiritual emptiness through the transforming power of Jesus. Blending modern Christian pop, EDM-inspired production, and emotionally honest songwriting, the track delivers a message of hope aimed directly at listeners searching for something real. Centered around the image of a “chain-breaking God,” “SHOCK!” explores the tension of feeling trapped in repetitive cycles and wondering whether true freedom even exists. Through infectious hooks, driving production, and vulnerable lyricism, the song captures the moment of spiritual awakening that changes everything–described as a…
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We Are Messengers Finds Solace in Letting Go
Curb Records Irish-led collective We Are Messengers finds solace in letting go on bonafide rock offering “Lay It All On You,” out now listen here. An official music video for the song also premieres today watch here. “Lay It All On You” was written by We Are Messengers frontman Darren Mulligan and Kyle Williams, who also produced the incendiary track. Plucky, expectant guitars quickly give way to stacked electric energy and heart-pounding drums as Mulligan surrenders his fears, his insecurities and his illusion of control to a God who can hold the tension of the unknown. “Lay It All On You” is one of 13 new selections slated for the…
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Tree63 Releases Title Track for First Album in Nearly 11 Years
Internationally renowned, Dove Award-winning South African rock band Tree63 releases “Voyage,” which is the title track to its eighth full-length album, VOYAGE, set to debut June 26 through Just Music, a label of Next Music Group. The single is available now at streaming and digital outlets everywhere, along with pre-order/save options for the full recording from https//orcd.co/t63_voyage. After more than a decade-long hiatus, Tree63 is intent on making a triumphant return. With founding vocalist, songwriter and guitarist John Ellis at the helm with a renewed sense of purpose, the band is set to reignite its legacy with VOYAGE. “The lyric for ‘Voyage’ came out of one of those long conversations…
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From CCM Roots to a Supernatural Trilogy
As any good storyteller may tell you, some great stories exist because everything around you is falling apart. For Jason and Rhonda Halbert, the bestselling Goodpasture Chronicles trilogy was never part of the plan. Neither of them set out to become novelists. Jason was already living a career that most musicians would envy, from his early days with DC Talk and Sonicflood to decades as a key creative force behind Kelly Clarkson. Rhonda was building her career behind the scenes in television production and raising her family in Nashville. Books weren’t on the roadmap. Then life happened. A lot of life. When I sat down with the Halberts to discuss ARCHITECT, the…
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CAIN: Cover Story (June 2026)
The moment they walked in, the room got louder. I say that in a good way. The band CAIN is three siblings from Alabama, and I know that dynamic well as the “Madison” in my own family. The middle child between an older sister and younger brother. Taylor, Madison, and Logan carry a collective energy with them. Children. Family. Representatives. Movement. What could feel chaotic somehow feels warm, direct, and deeply familiar. The CCM Studio, quite literally, vibrates around them. This is CAIN’s first CCM Cover Story. I’ve been a fan since the beginning. My whole family has. We have been singing I’m So Blessed for years, completely unaware that the shiny, happy,…
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Christian Music Is Taking Over CMA Fest
For years, Christian music artists have existed on the edges of CMA Fest. They’d pop up at songwriter rounds, make surprise appearances, or be spotted backstage hanging out with country stars. That has changed in recent years and this year it’s growing. If the 2026 CMA Fest schedule is proof of the boom in the ever expanding crossover between Christian and Country music. Leading the charge is Brandon Lake, who is bringing something completely unique to downtown Nashville: a Sunday morning worship gathering called Cowboy Church. Set for Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. on the Chevy Riverfront Stage, the event is open to the public and promises to be one…
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Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhan King Release Collaborative Album
Award-winning worship leaders and songwriters Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhán King release their special collaborative album, Happy To Be Here, available everywhere today (Anotherland/Capitol CMG). Created during a 10-day studio session, Happy To Be Here captures the honesty, friendship, and faith shared by two longtime collaborators. What began as a simple idea of locking themselves in a studio together with little preparation and complete trust in God quickly became one of the most meaningful projects either artist has created. “This is honestly one of our favorite things we’ve ever done,” the two artists shared. The 12-track album leans deeply into connection, vulnerability, and reflection. Throughout the project, Hastings and King…
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Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, MercyMe and More Honored at K-LOVE Fan Awards
The 13th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards celebrated the biggest names in Christian entertainment at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House, honoring standout artists, entertainers, athletes, authors and content creators making an impact around the world. Hosted by GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle and author, podcaster and speaker Sadie Robertson Huff, the fan-voted event aired exclusively on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Friday, May 29th and and will re-air an encore showing June 5th at 730 and 10 PM ET on TBN and the TBN+ app. Among the evening’s biggest winners, Brandon Lake earned both Male Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year honors, while CeCe Winans took home…
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Bri Babineaux Charts a New Music Direction
“Briana is more than a title it’s a declaration,” says Bri Babineaux who burst on to the gospel music scene just over a decade ago with a series of dramatic, viral YouTube vocal performances that earned her a record deal and celebrity admirers such as Drake, Rihanna and Justin Bieber. Even Ye sampled her on his track “Lord, I Need You.” After earning over 300 million digital streams for her passionate songs of praise, Babineaux is now charting a soulful, new musical direction. On her first album in six years, Briana (Tyscot Records), the Louisiana native showcases a slick urban inspirational sound that is sure to broaden her appeal beyond…
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Grace Graber Launches New Podcast
Recently, indie pop/punk artist Grace Graber announced she is starting a brand new podcast with K-Love Radio through their podcast brand, AccessMore. The podcast titled, Breaking Through with Grace Graber, launched on May 3rd. It has featured artists like Stephen Stanley, Claire Leslie, & Sam Wesley, with more expected as episodes drop each Wednesday. You can listen now on all podcast platforms and on YouTube here. Grace shared in an announcement on her socials, “The last few months, I have been obedient to the call to publicly talk about mental health on the AccessMore Podcasts platform. God was near to me, provided me a team that created such a safe…
