Rocker Jodi Essex’s “Offend” releases tomorrow, September 10, and is the first single released through the collaboration of rock artist Jodi and Josiah Prince, producer, and guitarist for Disciple. Essex describes “Offend” as a freight-train-in-your-face energetic, edgy rock tune, with some attitude and serious teeth. The video is debuting today on NewReleaseToday. Aptly titled, the song is about standing up boldly & speaking out for your deepest beliefs, even at the risk of being unliked or offending others; in this case, it is a call out to accountability for the truth of the gospel. Bearing witness to public denouncements of faith and the watered-down messages of mainstream culture, through “Offend,”…

GRAMMY Award-winning artists Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Ashley Cleveland, Russ Taff, and over 20 other recording artists have joined together to create a tribute in honor of singer-songwriter Randy Stonehill’s 50th anniversary in Christian music. Fans are invited to participate in a Kickstarter campaign to help fund a 22-track double album. The campaign ends on September 16, and you can give now by clicking here. “The response has been through the roof,” shares Tom Gulotta, the executive producer of the tribute album. “The campaign is already past the 100% goal, which shows how much Randy’s music has touched lives through the decades. The cost of this…

Recently on social media, Andy Mineo announced that the decision was made to shorten the 2021 Return to Never Land Tour. The tour originally had 22 venues, and it was amended to nine tour dates solely in October. The hope from all the teams involved is to reschedule the remaining twelve shows in 2022. The decision was based on the current rapid spread and resurgence of COVID-19 related to the health and safety of fans, crew, and venue staff in attendance at indoor, crowded venues. Fans who have purchased tickets to tour dates that were moved to the second leg of the tour in 2022, stay tuned on Andy Mineo’s…

Texas nu-metal band Relent has announced the release of their highly anticipated Rockfest Records sophomore album, Heavy. The album will be available through all major outlets on October 1. “Heavy is an anthem for the hurting,” the band explains. “It’s a story of trauma, tribulation, and therapy. Where so many have been silenced, Heavy has a way of speaking for those by capturing silent screams and putting them on paper. It’s always comforting to know someone has heard your cries, but it’s a much deeper emotion when someone feels your pain. Suddenly the world doesn’t seem so dark, and even if you don’t see a light at the end of…

Michael W. Smith recently detailed the rock bottom moment that led him out of a drug and alcohol addiction and into lifelong ministry. In a conversation on the Trevor Talks podcast, Michael W. Smith candidly reflected on a period in his late teens when he fell into partying in the Nashville music scene. “I was deceived,” he reflects in hindsight. “The cool thing was, my mom and dad never condemned me. They never raised their voices at me. I was met with kindness and love. I’m having this interview because of the prayers of my mom and dad.” The legendary Christian musician and songwriter went on to share about the…

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Chris Renzema released his third full-length and second Centricity Music album, Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart. It’s available now at digital and streaming outlets everywhere. The album features lyrics that cut to the bone while singing about hope and echoing the universality of both pain and praise. The progression to the new album began with more than 36 million audio streams of Renzema’s independent project, I’ll Be The Branches, which was a personal but less autobiographical worship album. This recording was followed by his sophomore album, the Centricity Music debut Let The Ground Rest. The album sparked more than 90 million streams and began…

The Jesus Music, A Kingdom Story Company documentary film directed by Andrew and John Erwin, is already receiving praise for its fascinating interpretation of the Christian Contemporary Music movement. The release is in conjunction with KLOVE Films and Southland Studios. The Jesus Music features artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Michael Tait, and many more. The Jesus Music documentary tells the untold story of how Christian music became a worldwide phenomenon. Lionsgate’s nationwide release is set for October 1, and tickets go on sale at all ticket outlets at midnight on Wednesday, September 8. Get your tickets here.[…]

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week (September 5-11), the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae shared that he, too, has suffered from crippling depression. In this riveting video posted on his YouTube channel, Lecrae, a survivor of sexual, verbal, and physical abuse, reveals that in 2018, he woke up after a night of binge drinking in clinical depression. He also shared how he dealt with deep wounds from his childhood and the journey that has led to his personal restoration. You can watch the video here. Please share and post these clips; they may resonate with someone. If you suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts, there are people standing by…