Rockfest Records artist Zahna told fans in a Facebook Live video that she will be receiving a kidney transplant next week (May 17).  The singer has been battling Medullary Kidney Disease, and the transplant is the culmination of ongoing difficulties over the past two years. During the video Zahna revealed that she will be receiving the new kidney from her mother. If you’d like to donate toward her medical costs, you can donate through PayPal to thesuzymartinez@gmail.com, Venmo to @suzymadsen, and Cash app to $uzymadsen.

Nashville, TN (May 9, 2019)SoundExchange honored 19 year-old Christian music singer/songwriter Riley Clemmons as a 2018 Year End Top 20 Breakout Artist while in her hometown of Nashville this week. The distinction comes as Clemmons’ self-titled debut album tallies a notable and growing 35 million global career streams. Clemmons’ company on the list spans genres including names such as Mitchell Tenpenny, Bazzi, Kim Petras and more alongside past recipients Billie Eilish and Imagine Dragons. The plaque was presented in front of Clemmons’ family and team including Capitol Christian Music Group and Maximum Artist Management during the annual Music Biz Conference. “SoundExchange is proud to support all music creators by ensuring…

Independent artist Samuel Day is releasing a new single today titled “Time To Live” along with a brand new lyric video. “Time To Live” celebrates the God-given greatness all around us, challenging us to pursue it. The track is a fun, catchy anthem with a singable chorus that’s sure to be a staple on your summer playlists. Driven by layered vocals, piano, and guitar, the song was mixed by Doug Weier (credits include Newsboys United, Hollyn, Skillet, and Manafest) and mastered by The Foxboro. Available today at all digital outlets.[…]

Arguably one of the biggest Christian music events in the country, Creation Music Festival is celebrating its 41st year this summer and will be drawing thousands to Central Pennsylvania June 26-29 with performances from some of the biggest artists in Christian music including Skillet, Elevation Worship, Crowder, Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Tenth Avenue North and Andy Mineo. This four-day outdoor event will curate the best in live music, national speakers, and entertainment for the entire family, so all can enjoy a positive and life-changing experience. The festival is set in the beautiful mountains of Central Pennsylvania at the Agape Farm in Mt. Union, about an hour from Harrisburg, State College,…

After wrapping her headlining tour this spring, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Francesca Battistelli hasn’t stopped performing and appearing at various events. Last week she appeared at three major events, performing some of her biggest hits and sharing new songs from her latest release, Own It (Curb Word Entertainment). Battistelli kicked off last week performing at The Recording Academy Nashville Chapter’s 20th Annual Block Party. Held for the first time at War Memorial Auditorium, she performed in front of Grammy members and guests, sharing the stage with Trisha Yearwood, Gavin DeGraw, T-Pain, Jimmie Allen, and MAJOR. The next evening, she joined more than 50 other artists and speakers to celebrate Michael W.…

Legendary Gospel Music Hall of Famer and guitar virtuoso Phil Keaggy has joined forces with multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and producer Rex Paul for their transcendent new rock album, Illumination, which is slated to release to retail on May 31, 2019 from Strobie Records. The independently released project is already generating strong reviews from the media, including Robert Berman of Christian Musician Magazine, who calls Illumination “…a supremely catchy arena rock/pop album recalling the ’80s heyday of Survivor and Foreigner.” Bert Saraco, writing for The Phantom Tollbooth, says, “Illumination puts virtuosity in the context of relatable songs–songs that reflect the artists’ hearts as much as their technical chops in a progressive pop…