Last week at the Momentum 2021 conference in Orlando, Florida, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo and Curb Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY was honored with the esteemed Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award. Established by the Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) in 2012 in honor of the legendary musician, the Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award is presented to an artist or group to recognize their long-time contributions to the music and ministry of Christian Radio. Rich Mullins was an extremely influential songwriter and artist in the Christian genre. A winner of multiple Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year, his songs…

Awakening Events recently announced the Step Into The Light Tour. Headlined by Christian music veterans Newsboys with special guests Mandisa, We Are Messengers, Cade Thompson, and Adam Agee, the 17-city trek will begin this October in Mississippi, with stops planned in the Carolinas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and more, before wrapping on November 20 in Longview, Texas. “The last 15 months or so that we have had to spend away from live audiences across this great nation has been the longest break away from our fans in our entire career,” said Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait. “It has definitely caused us to reflect on the amazing opportunities to minister and entertain people,…

I lifted a heavy weight. My arm struggled to reach it all the way to my shoulder. Although the weight training work was hard, I knew the result — down the road — would be significant, good even. There is gain, often, through pain. After working out, I couldn’t help but think: Sometimes, God permits our pain for His greater gain. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Cor. 4:17) “Hard” produces something. The grueling, horrible and it-feels-like-you-are-going-to-break pain is not a waste. It is not trash. It is not something we run from. Instead, we hold God’s…

Fuse Ministries has announced the debut of CCM Shout Out, a “Cameo-Style” video service for Christian Music fans from Christian artists. Similar in form to the personalized celebrity video site Cameo, which features celebrities such as Dick Van Dyke, Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank, and most of the cast of The Office, CCM Shout Out allows fans to request personalized videos from top Christian artists to send to loved ones for their birthdays, anniversaries, or just for fun. Videos can be requested at www.CCMShoutOut.com. When requesting a video, fans tell the artist who the video is for, what the occasion is for the video, and any other details they wish…

Billboard Music Award winners, Dove Award winners, and 12x Stellar nominees Maverick City Music embark on their first-ever tour this fall, with eclectic shows that will feature electrifying performances with collective members Dante Bowe, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Joe L. Barnes, Aaron Moses and more. CDC-suggested COVID protocols will be observed. Due to popular demand, new arena dates and cities have been added, with select dates set to feature GRAMMY® winner Lecrae. Tickets start at $30, and there is a $5 discount for group sales of 10 or more tickets on standard general admission. General ticket sale begins this May 7 at 10 AM (local time). Fans can also gain…