NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Award-winning Christian artists Lynda Randle and Michael Tait join an all-star lineup of performers for the 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, available to watch on-demand at thenationaltree.org starting December 3 at 500 pm EST and throughout the holiday season. Presented annually by The National Park Foundation and The National Park Service, this year’s event is highlighted by President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lighting the National Christmas Tree at President’s Park in Washington, D.C. The celebrated siblings–Randle, Panerai Replica Watches a Gaither Homecoming favorite, and Tait, lead vocalist for the iconic Newsboys–join country singer/songwriter and actress Kellie Pickler; American Idol winner Laine Hardy; Platinum-selling country…

Nationally recognized alternative rock band boiling point is premiering their new music video for their long-standing CMW Rock Chart hit, “Monuments,” exclusive on NewReleaseToday. You can watch it below. The song hit No. 2 on the Christian Rock charts and is the follow-up to the band’s first single, “Hope Lives Here,” which was also a top 5 rock hit. The songs serve as the soundtrack to their YouTube mini-series that shares a name with their recent full-length album, Hope Lives Here, which highlights their mission work in Sierra Leone, Africa. With the continued success of “Monuments,” alongside their high-energy live show, the band has now spent almost a consecutive year…

This week on social media, worship artist Shaylee Simeone announced that her baby girl McCartney Lee Simeone was born at noon on Thanksgiving Day. “McCartney Lee made her dramatic holiday debut at noon on Thanksgiving,” Shaylee posted on Instagram. “It was a peaceful and redemptive delivery, and I’m extremely grateful.” In June, Shaylee released her latest single, “Ever Closer.” The single followed up her previous 2021 singles “God of the Wilderness,” “Name,” and “Slide.” You can listen to her latest single now by clicking here. You can share your congratulations with Shaylee and her husband Ryan now on Instagram![…]

KultureCity has partnered with Bridgestone Arena and the NHL Nashville Predators team to make the venue and all of their programs and events sensory inclusive. This initiative promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all guests and fans with sensory issues who visit. Bridgestone Arena and Nashville Predators have taken the next steps and created a sensory room for guests to use at all events. The Lauren Daigle Sensory Room, sponsored by The Price Fund, provides a dedicated space designed by medical professionals for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment. This is imperative to ensuring fans have a great guest experience. The sensory room is outfitted…

“Look What You’ve Done,” the resounding anthem of hope from BEC Recordings’ powerhouse vocalist Tasha Layton, has landed in the top spot on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart this week, earning the acclaimed singer/songwriter her first #1 hit and her latest milestone in a history-making year. An autobiographical track showcasing the transforming power of God’s truth, “Look What You’ve Done” was produced by Layton’s husband, GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winner Keith Everette Smith, and was written by Layton and Smith along with Matthew West and AJ Pruis. Earlier this year, the single debuted as one of the most added songs on Christian radio and has since become a mantle of encouragement for…

I lost a brother in Christ today. I so badly wanted him to live. I prayed while he was in the hospital. I hoped from my bedroom. I fought with deep words and loud cries. I believed he would remain on Earth, but, this morning, I got a text saying… “He passed.” My friend is gone now. This sits heavy. Life is short. The veil between here and there is thinner than it appears. We never know our time. We never know when the curtains close here. Yet, when a loved one faces death, it’s a stark reminder to us who live — that the only time we have  —…

Over the weekend, NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot shared the stage on ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney Magical Holiday Celebration show. They played their latest holiday single, “Hometown Christmas,” in front of the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World. “What a wonderful night indeed. Thank you to ABC and Walt Disney World for having us,” Switchfoot posted on social media. “It is always a joy to share the stage with NEEDTOBREATHE– we love you guys!” “Had so much fun performing ‘Hometown Christmas’ with our friends in Switchfoot.” NEEDTOBREATHE shared. NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot recently wrapped up the 38-city Into The Mystery tour, and earlier this month, they collaborated on their new “Hometown…