It wasn’t what my Nana did; it was how she made me feel. As the oldest of six kids, I was a like a second mom at home. I took care of my siblings constantly. I handled things, especially keeping everyone in check. Nana would come and get me, though. She’d rescue me away, picking me up in her long white Cadillac. Along the way to her white country house, she’d pull into a rock drive, straight into my favorite place, Little George’s! It was a small convenience store marked by a huge pig out front! “Pick out any candy you want, Kelly! It doesn’t matter how big it is,”…

Recently on social media, CeCe Winans announced that she’ll be heading out on the Believe For It Live In Concert tour this fall. This tour marks CeCe’s first national tour in over a decade and will kick off on September 21 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and wrap up on November 4 in St. Louis, Missouri. Pre-sale for the Believe For It tour will start this Friday, June 10, at 10 am local time and end on June 16 at 10 pm. During the pre-sale, tickets will be $5 off. For more information and tickets, click here. A list of tour dates is below. September 21 Indianapolis, IN September 22 Detroit, MI…

GRAMMY Award-winning artists Amy Grant, Ashley Cleveland, Ron Block, Kevin Max, Tommy Sims, and over a dozen other recording artists have united to release a new album to celebrate the songs of one of Christian music’s all-time best songwriters, Rich Mullins. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mullin’s tragic passing in a car accident in Central Illinois. The new album is titled Bellsburg The Songs of Rich Mullins and will release on September 16. Instead of a slick, highly-produced “Nashville industry” tribute, this recording embodies a warm, gentle, sparse setting recorded in Rich’s old house in Bellsburg, Tennessee. “This 120-year-old farmhouse in Bellsburg was the perfect setting to make…

Recently on social media, Dante Bowe announced that he’ll be heading out on his first headlining tour, The Worship Nights Tour. The tour will take place this August and feature worship leaders Aodhan King of Hillsong Young & Free and Aaron Moses of Maverick City Music. This tour comes just off the heels of Dante Bowe finishing up opening for FOR KING & COUNTRY on their What Are We Waiting For Spring Tour. Before his headline tour, Dante Bowe will also be joining Maverick City Music on their Kingdom Tour throughout June and July with Kirk Franklin and Housefires. A list of tour dates for The Worship Nights Tour is…

Recently on social media, Casting Crowns announced that they’ll be hitting the road this fall with CAIN and Anne Wilson on the Healer Tour. The tour will kick off on September 22 in El Paso, Texas, and will wrap up on December 3 in Lexington, Kentucky. “We’re hitting 37 cities across the US and can’t wait to come see you,” Casting Crowns posted on Facebook. “Our talented friends CAIN & Anne Wilson are coming with us, and we’re doing something really special for this tour!” You can sign up for presale tickets now by clicking here to have the opportunity to win prizes, backstage tours, and more. A list of…

IVAV recording artist Steven Malcolm celebrates a career in full bloom with the release of his highly-anticipated third album, Tree, today. On an album filled with guest stars such as Snoop Dogg, Shaggy, Fisk Jubilee Singers, and more, Tree remains grounded in the sharply-written lyrics and eclectic energy of its creator a musician who has learned to lead by example, funneling his faith into songs that inspire and invigorate. Listen to the album here. “Jamaicans pronounce the number three by saying ‘tree,'” notes Malcolm, the son of a Jamaican man who left the family during Malcolm’s youth. “This being my third studio album, I wanted to focus on the growth…

Recently on social media, Provident Label Group singer/songwriter Ryan Ellis announced he and his wife Cassie are expecting a baby boy this November. Ryan shared the exciting news on Instagram with a video sharing the ultrasound of the baby. Along with the video, the couple shared a photo of their reaction to them finding out the gender of the child with their two children. In addition to announcing the pregnancy, Ryan Ellis will be releasing his label debut self-titled album on July 15. The album follows his 2021 EP, Episode 1, and his hit radio worship song “Heart of The Father.” The album will feature Ryan’s recent singles “All My…

IVAV recording artist Steven Malcolm recently released the California-kissed anthem “Summertime,” featuring a show-stopping appearance from global rap star Snoop Dogg, available today. The track’s music video also premiered, and you can watch it here. Listen to “Summertime (feat. Snoop Dogg & Jay-Way)” here. “It’s surreal to hear Snoop on this song!” Malcolm says of his childhood hero. “I’m a legit fan. I made my mom buy me Chuck Taylor All-Stars in 5th grade because of Snoop. I had a huge afro growing up because of Snoop. I wore flannel because of Snoop.” The track’s accompanying music video was shot on-location in Los Angeles, with additional scenes filmed during Snoop…