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Mylon LeFevre, Vocalist For Mylon and Broken Heart, Passes Away at 78
Mylon LeFevre, the illustrious founding member of Mylon and Broken Heart, known for their 1987 album “Crack the Sky,” which earned a GRAMMY Award for Best Gospel Performance by a Duo, Group, Choir, or Chorus, passed away at the age of 78 on Friday, September 8. His wife, Christi LeFevre, shared this sad news in a statement posted on Facebook. LeFevre’s life was deeply intertwined with gospel music, beginning with his upbringing in the renowned southern gospel family group, The LeFevres. He embarked on his musical journey at a tender age, singing and performing alongside them. Mylon LeFevre’s solo singing career took flight at the young age of 17 when…
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CCM PREMIERE: Ernest Richards x Mercy Jennifer – I Will Praise You (Psalm 139)
Independent Christian artist and Bilingual Singer/Songwriter Ernest Richards, in collaboration with Mercy Jennifer, has released their new single “I Will Praise You (Psalm 139)”. Written in February 2023, “I Will Praise You (Psalm 139)” is the first track under their project ‘House of Theos’. Their new single aims to enable people to understand and experience the incomparable love of their Creator God as they sing the words of Psalm 139. “We hope and pray that as people listen to and sing this song, their hearts are embraced by God’s love and their souls find rest in their Creator God who has made them fearfully and wonderfully,” Ernest Richards explains.…
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Jekalyn Carr To Release New Self-Titled Album on October 20
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 (Atlanta, GA) GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award winning Jekalyn Carr announces her new self-titled album, JEKALYN, due via WayNorth Music. JEKALYN is preceded by the Billboard Gospel National Airplay #1 single, “I Believe God,” and is due in stores and online Friday, October 20, 2023. JEKALYN, is full of inspiration, faith filled messages, encouragement, empowerment with each lyric bringing excitement, freedom, and restoration into the listeners atmosphere. Jekalyn Carr delivers a timeless album that shows maturity and defines the elevation of Jekalyn’s faith that has inspired people for years and, as it will continue for years to come. The self-titled, JEKALYN, marks Carr’s first-full release in four…
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Matthew West To Receive Prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2023) ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will honor songwriter and artist Matthew West with the ASCAP Golden Note Award. A five-time Grammy nominee, West has had cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns (including back-to-back #1 singles), Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, among others, and has notched 30 #1 songs as an artist and songwriter combined. He has released 11 albums with songs including the RIAA platinum-certified single, “The Motions,” and the RIAA gold-certified single, “Hello, My Name Is.” West’s work has earned him a Billboard Music Award, an American…
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TobyMac Announces Hits Deep 2024 Tour Featuring Cory Asbury, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton & More
13 September 2023 – Nashville, TN Awakening Foundation announces the dates of TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2024 Tour. The 30-city run kicks off on January 26 and will run through March 23. Now in its 9th year, you do not want to miss this unforgettable night of pure energy when TobyMac will be joined by many of today’s top artists, including Cory Asbury, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick, and Terrian. Every act on this legendary tour will have you on your feet singing your heart out and experiencing the power of music. “Hits Deep Tour is my favorite time of the year,” TobyMac shares. “Not only do I get to…
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Dove Award-Winning Pianist Paul Cardall Releases New Album ‘Return Home’
Dove Award-winning pianist Paul Cardall has released a new album, Return Home, honoring his heritage and the multi-GRAMMY winning audio engineer Michael Bishop. Paul planned to record with Michael Bishop until the unexpected passing of Michael who died as result of a tragic accident. Because of the nature of Michael’s injury, Michael was life-flighted to the main campus of University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio where he received highly skilled medical attention. Prior to Michaels passing, the two met in 2019 after being encouraged by John Jennings, Vice-President of Royer Labs Microphones to work together. Jennings heard Paul improvise music at a dinner party in Nashville and suggested he record an…
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Iveth Luna | ‘Believe’ (acoustic)
Red Street Records’ breakthrough CCM artist Iveth Luna stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this special acoustic performance of her song ‘Believe.’ The track can be found on her debut Just Like Jesus EP, out now. The post Iveth Luna | ‘Believe’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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The SteelDrivers Talk New Gospel Album ‘Tougher Than Nails’
Tammy Rogers of the GRAMMY and IBMA Award-winning bluegrass group The SteelDrivers talked to us about their debut Gospel album (out now), songwriting with Gaither Music, how they pulled off recording the entire album in 4 days, touring and more! The post The SteelDrivers Talk New Gospel Album ‘Tougher Than Nails’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Win A 7-Day Hawaiian Vacation With Jeff Allen
The post Win A 7-Day Hawaiian Vacation With Jeff Allen appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Seth and Tori Bolt Welcome First Child
Recently on social media, NEEDTOBREATHE’S bassist, Seth Bolt, and his wife, Tori, announced that their first baby was born. Their daughter, Amma Grace Bolt, was born on August 19. PEOPLE Magazine posted an exclusive article and photos of the family with their new child. “Welcome to the world, Amma Grace Bolt,” Seth’s wife Tori shared on Instagram. “8lb 4oz and a head full of hair. She is as precious as our hearts are full!” “I’m the last member of my band (NEEDTOBREATHE) to join the parents club, and I’m grateful to be surrounded by so many great examples of what it’s like to be a father,” Seth shared with PEOPLE…
