Recently on Instagram, hit pop artist Selena Gomez posted a video on her IGTV of her and her friends singing a cover of Kari Jobe’s new song, “The Blessing.” The video has recieved well over 8 million views. Selena has been open about her faith before, and a few years back shared her life story in front of thousands at a Hillsong church conference. She also made a special guest appearance at a Hillsong Young & Free concert in L.A. while they were on their Youth Revival tour. In addition, in 2018, Selena shared that she likes to listen to worship music, and that one of Lauren Daigle’s songs has…

Earlier this week, Tenth Avenue North announced a collaboration with a local coffee company in Nashville called Humphreys Street. “As a band, we’re always looking for unique and creative ways to invest in our local community here in Nashville. Through the production of quality coffee products, Humphreys Street Coffee is producing and raising up young leaders within their neighborhood” Tenth Avenue North shared. “Humphreys Street employees are trained up in highly skilled crafts and given the opportunity to earn money in a neighborhood where few economic opportunities exist.” “Humphreys Street Coffee is dramatically changing the face of inner city communities in Nashville. It’s good coffee, and it’s making a difference.…

It’s been 8 years since contemporary Christian rock band Downhere ended their public ministry. While one of their co-frontmen, Marc Martel, has been very busy with a full load of solo projects, the other vocalist, Jason Germain, has been radio silent. Having switched exclusively to the production side of music, listeners haven’t heard Germain’s signature deep vocals since the final notes of “Reveal The Kingdom” closed out Downhere’s final album. Until now. On Easter Sunday evening, Germain posted a lyric video to Facebook of a brand new Easter song he recorded with the church band for Stonebridge Bible Church. The song, possibly titled “He Is Alive,” although not explicitly named…

Psalm has teamed up with California-native CHH artist H.U.R.T. to deliver an aggressively transparent commentary on the modern-day church institution. The song, titled ‘Down We Go’, is the fifth single to be released from Psalm’s 10-track LP Hero’s Lament. It is delivered over a progressive instrumental produced by J. Nihilo. The apathy, complacency, and compromise of God’s people has caused God’s word to become corroded and watered down. It has allowed a very real enemy to infiltrate the faith. Psalm and H.U.R.T.’s record address these issues with a straightforward and unapologetic approach. Check the lyric video for the new song below![…]

NASHVILLE, TENN. (APRIL 09, 2020) Integrity Music announces the signing of Seattle-based band Citizens as they release their unique project, The Joy of Being (Phone Demos), today. The band set out to make a record of songs for the church to sing, without music and production overcoming the lyrics. To accomplish this goal, Citizens recorded this project on iPhones acoustically in an empty church. The Joy of Being (Phone Demos) features a collection of songs with lyric, melody and basic instrumentation that anyone could connect with and lead. As worship is moving from the sanctuary to the living room in this quarantine season, songs of substance and simple arrangements are…

With the global COVID-19 pandemic changing plans for millions of church-goers this Easter, NewReleaseToday has partnered with marketing firm RIVIDIA to produce an online gathering of Christian artists delivering encouragement, music and community to those at home this Easter. Scheduled to appear (in alphabetical order) are Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Blanca, Caitie Hurst, Corey Voss, Elevation Worship, I AM THEY, Jason Crabb, Jason Gray, Jillian Edwards, Leanna Crawford, Melanie Penn, Michael W. Smith, North Point Worship, Rhett Walker, Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets, Stars Go Dim, Unspoken and many more! “We are in an unprecedented time,” shares NewReleaseToday founder, Kevin McNeese, “and while we can’t celebrate Easter with our church…

During the weekend on social media, former NewSong frontman Charles Billingsley shared that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “In this crazy world, I am thankful that we have the means to connect in this way. As my online community, I wanted to give you a brief update” Charles posted. “In the midst of all the craziness, I have tested positive for Coronavirus. My symptoms are similar to other people, but I am resting and recovering even now. Please continue to pray for the many who have been impacted by this virus in so many ways. I will continue to keep you all posted. Love you guys, and remember God…