Issuing a deeply felt call to repentance and an earnest plea for mercy, Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer and Seattle-based Citizens have joined forces for “Kyrie Eleison (It’s Mercy We Need),” out now. Penned by Dummer and Citizens’ Zach Bolen, the gritty, sobering confessional was largely inspired by circumstances surrounding the demise of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, where Bolen formerly served as a worship leader. The song also holds personal meaning for Dummer, following a relatable experience in his own life. Co-produced by Dummer and Brent Milligan, “Kyrie Eleison (It’s Mercy We Need)” features backing vocals from a special virtual choir Dummer assembled and directed…

Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz is set to release Say It (Deluxe) worldwide on March 11, via Centricity Music. The 18-track deluxe version of Feliz’s acclaimed, third full-length album Say It features a never-before-released remix and two new songs, “Stained Glass” and “Best Thing.” The deluxe also features the celebratory CBN News, Studio 5-premiered “Jesus Is Coming Back,” and its remix version featuring GRAMMY Award-winning Mandisa and Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG artist Jonathan Traylor. Breaking into the Top 20 on the Billboard NCA Monitored chart along with Most Added status, “Jesus Is Coming Back” points to the hope of Christians around the world, giving voice to…

The multi-GRAMMY® nominated, multi-GMA Dove Award® winning, and Billboard No. 1 charting group Elevation Worship announced the release of their upcoming album, LION. Available worldwide on March 4, the group dropped the first single, “Same God” today. Co-written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, and Pat Barrett and featuring Elevation Worship’s Jonsal Barrientes, this soaring and powerful ballad speaks to the faithfulness of God. “He is unchanged in His wisdom, His power, His goodness, and His generosity toward us,” explains Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown. “I hope the song portrays His character and nature in a way that takes people on a journey and reminds people that we’re a part…

Nate Parrish is releasing the thought-provoking new single “God Knows” on January 28, the most recent single from his upcoming sophomore album Soul Surgery. “God Knows” takes on the complexities of spiritual abuse– a toxic dynamic that Nate has experienced firsthand. “The song deals with the tension of being a part of an abusive spiritual system and still believing in the foundations of the faith,” the songwriter explains. “There are a lot of spiritual leaders in our world that use people’s desperation, hurt, and ignorance to manipulate them and build a kingdom protected against questions. I have wrestled with the desire to just lash out at these false teachers for…

Internationally known North Point Worship released its first single of 2022, “Deliverer,” from the new album set to release on April 29. Available at digital and streaming outlets globally now, the song was recorded live on October 14 at North Point Ministries’ Woodstock City Church campus and features worship leader Lauren Lee leading this declarative message of hope for the broken, addicted, depressed, anxious, and suffering. Written by Lee and North Point Worship’s Clay Finnesand and Desi Raines as they gathered during a North Point Worship writer’s retreat, “Deliverer” became a song of hope as each of the writers were individually going through one of the hardest seasons of their…

Today, multi-award-winning and platinum-selling band UNITED announced the release of their brand-new digital single “On Repeat.” Out now with an accompanying lyric video, the track features songwriters Joel Houston, Ben Fielding, Benjamin Hastings, and Aodhan King. The song is a powerful anthem that proclaims the goodness of God and His faithfulness to us. Listen to “On Repeat” here and watch the visual here. With a driving melody that begins as a ballad and soars into a declaration of praise, the new track is an invitation for listeners to set aside personal ambition, revel in the glory and grace of God and His unconditional love for us, and give Him the…

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle announced the second season of Daigle Bites will be launching on January 26, exclusively on Amazon Music. In season two of the podcast, Daigle features special guests from a variety of experts in different fields and professions that she may have found herself in had she not pursued a career in music. The episodes tell stories of success and failure, challenges, and victories, but they ultimately tap into the sense of childlike curiosity that urges listeners to rediscover what they dreamt about being when they grow up. Daigle Bites’ 12-episode season kicks off with an inspiring conversation with counselor and…

This week on social media, worship leader Sean Feucht announced he will be releasing a new book titled Bold Moving Forward in Faith Not Fear. The book will be released July 26 and is available for preorder now. “Only God could write a story like this,” Sean shared on Instagram. “We are so grateful for JESUS and all of your support!” After his original publisher pulled out, Sean announced that he’ll be releasing his new book with Salem Books. The book will be a follow-up to his 2020 hit book Brazen Be a Voice, Not an Echo. Keep an eye on his social media pages and NewReleaseToday.com to stay up-to-date…

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Cross Movement stood as one of the pioneers of Christian hip-hop (CHH). Many current fans of the subgenre became embedded fans of CHH as a positive alternative to what the world offered due to the talents of Ambassador, Flame, DA’ T.R.U.T.H., Phanatik, Tru-Life, The Tonic, and others collectively known as Cross Movement. Brady “Phanatik” Goodwin was lethal with his delivery and content aligned with the word of God. A student of the faith, he intentionally dug deep into his walk and how the Bible influenced such. Sadly, recently Phanatik posted a 24-minute video on Facebook detailing the deconstruction of his faith and what…