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Jesus Takes Center Stage at Universal Orlando Resort
If anyone is out there saying the Christian music industry is crumbling, I can tell you firsthand, they’re dead wrong. I’ve been attending Christian music festivals my entire life. I’ve watched attendance ebb and flow like waves in the ocean. But Rock the Universe is different. It always has been. There’s something uniquely powerful about worship, testimony, and loud guitars colliding with one of the world’s premier travel destinations, Universal Studios Florida. Launched in the late ’90s, Rock the Universe has been a mainstay for generations of Christian music fans. I remember seeing Relient K here for the first time in 2001, right before seeing DC Talk for the final…
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How ‘Sweet’ The Sound
Michael Sweet isn’t hanging up the spandex for a choir robe yet, but with The Master Plan, he’s definitely loosening the studs and opening the door to something more reflective, more devotional, and more personal. Arriving April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, The Master Plan is Sweet’s first worship-leaning solo record, and it feels less like a career detour and more like a long-delayed destination. “I can’t tell you how long I’ve wanted to make this record,” Sweet says, a line that lands with extra weight given the decades of faith-forward metal, soaring hooks, and unmistakable vocals that brought him here in the first place. Sweet admits this album didn’t appear…
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I AM ABLE: Marcel Patillo Carries the Family Legacy Forward
For Marcel Patillo, music was never a distant dream. It was the air he breathed. “As my mom took her first job at a record label… we kind of just grew up in mixing rooms, studios and music video sets,” Marcel says. “So pretty early on, it was kind of like just the normal way of life.” That family legacy runs deep. His mother, Jackie, now serves as president of the Gospel Music Association, his father, Leon Patillo, was a Christian music mainstay in the 1980s and his late brother Gabe was a longtime member of TobyMac’s Diverse City, a voiceover artist heard across major sports leagues, and a…
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Tommee Profitt Announces Sequel to The Birth of a King
Tommee Profitt is continuing the story with The Resurrection of a King, the sequel to his hit 2020 Christmas album The Birth of a King, dropping March 27. In the social media announcement, Profitt mentioned that this will be an album for the other 11 months of the year. Featuring collabs with a variety of artists, The Birth of a King rose to popularity and has since become a live concert event featuring over 20 artists, an orchestra and choir performed at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Profitt released an instrumental version of the album in 2025.[…]
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Psalms of David Releases New Record
Fresh off his nomination for NEXT BIG THING in the 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards, NRT Music announces the release of Heart Surgery Vol. 2, the deeply personal new album from Psalms Of David, continuing the raw, confessional journey that began with Heart Surgery Vol. 1. More than a collection of songs, the project unfolds as a spiritual operation–an honest examination of sin, surrender, suffering, and the redemptive work of God on a broken heart. Opening with “Heart Surgery (Psalm 51),” the album anchors itself in David’s prayer of repentance–“Create in me a clean heart, O God.” The track captures a moment of total submission before the Great…
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NRT Music Welcomes Zane Walls to Growing Label Roster
NRT Music is proud to welcome rising Christian pop artist Zane Walls to its expanding roster of artists, announcing the release of his first single with the label, “NAH UH,” out today. Blending modern alt-pop energy with honest, faith-driven storytelling, the release marks an important new chapter for Walls and sets the stage for an aggressive year of new music. Written by Zane Walls and produced by Walls alongside Ben Garcia, “NAH UH” captures the tension of being swept up in life’s busyness and slowly drifting into spiritual complacency. Penned during a season of major transition–including marriage, a move to a small town, and stepping into a new ministry role–the…
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Tim Lovelace Drops New Album
On a Different Note, the evocative new collection from award-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and comedian Tim Lovelace, is now available on all streaming platforms. Showcasing his signature piano stylings across a thoughtfully curated selection of eight American classics and beloved sacred favorites, Lovelace co-produced and arranged the StowTown Records release along with co-producer and orchestrator Wayne Haun (Celine Dion, Jason Crabb). Album opener “What a Wonderful World” plots a sentimental course for On a Different Note, which also boasts such standards as “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Equally imbued with inspiration, the project features beloved hymn “This Is My Father’s World” and the…
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‘House of Worship’ Album Featuring 25 Renowned Artists Releases
The groundbreaking full-length, Billboard-featured House of Worship album is available now from The Fuel Music via https//slinky.to/HouseofWorship. The 13-song album unites for the first time the world’s most iconic worship artists with today’s leading and emerging voices in worship music. A bold revival of the anthems that have shaped modern worship across the world, 25 artists in all collaborate to reimagine classics, offering a fresh and inspiring expression that bridges generations and celebrates the enduring power of worship music. Featuring heartfelt duets of timeless, chart-topping worship songs, artists featured on the recording include Brenton Brown, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Brian Doerksen, CeCe Winans, Charity Gayle, Chris Brown (Elevation Worship), Chris…
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Robert Hawkins Releases New Official Music Video
During Mental Wellness Month, Billboard-charting artist and recovery advocate Robert Hawkins releases the “Just For Today (Acoustic)” official music video, a song from his album The Recovery Journey, featuring The Recovery Gathering Band. The release aligns with Hawkins’ personal story of overcoming depression and addiction and arrives during January–widely recognized as prime recovery season. As the holidays come to an end, relapse risk increases while many individuals recommit to sobriety, mental health, and healthier routines. “Just For Today (Acoustic)” meets that moment with honesty and hope, reminding listeners that healing happens one day at a time. The official music video premieres exclusively on The Edge Podcast and will also be…
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Jonah Greene Releases New Single
Christian hip-hop artist Jonah Greene has released his inspiring new single, “I Need You,” available now on all major streaming platforms. With soulful lyricism, energetic delivery, and a faith-driven message, the track reminds listeners of our daily need for Jesus, offering hope, encouragement, and a call to remain steadfast in faith. Rooted in a desire to reflect authentic Christianity, “I Need You” speaks to both the highs and lows of life. On days of discouragement, anxiety, or struggle, the song encourages believers to trust God’s timing and lean into His faithfulness. With each verse, Greene emphasizes the importance of daily dependence on Christ, presenting the gospel as a source of…
