“Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9) Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and leads to the commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection.  The crowds were shouting “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” and “Hosanna to the Son of David” as they welcomed in their expected Messiah.  But their plans were not God’s plans, and by week’s end their chant had changed.  Only after the empty tomb would they begin to understand. As you celebrate on Palm Sunday, here are a number of songs that would be the perfect addition to your worship service. *Blog…

Here is a list of top songs themed around the Resurrection. As you plan your Easter Sunday celebrations, consider adding a few of the songs from this list. *Blog update January 2019 Glorious Day (Passion, Kristian Stanfill) O Come To The Altar (Elevation Worship) What A Beautiful Name (Live) (Hillsong Worship) This Is Amazing Grace (Phil Wickham) Resurrection Power (Chris Tomlin) O Praise The Name (Anastasis) (Hillsong Worship) In Christ Alone (Kristian Stanfill, Passion) Cornerstone (Hillsong Worship) Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (Chris Tomlin) Jesus Paid It All (Kristian Stanfill, Passion) Only King Forever (Elevation Worship) This I Believe (The Creed) (Hillsong Worship) Forever (Kari Jobe) Overcome (Elevation Worship)…

Here’s a list of top worship songs for the season of lent, focussing on the themes of redemption, and the significance of the cross. *Blog Updated Jan 2019 In Christ Alone (Kristian Stanfill, Passion) Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (Chris Tomlin) Jesus Paid It All (Kristian Stanfill, Passion) How Marvelous (I Stand Amazed) (Chris Tomlin, Passion) In Christ Alone / Solid Rock (Medley) (Travis Cottrell) Who Am I (Casting Crowns) Lead Me To The Cross (G3 Worship) At The Cross (G3 Worship) At The Cross (Instrumental) (Brad Henderson) Through The Cross (Ben Cantelon) Journey to the Cross (Don Chapman) Glory In The Cross (Matt Boswell) Grace Flows Down (Christy…

Black River Christian artist/songwriter Hannah Kerr’s newest single, “Split the Sea,” is at Christian radio now after being one of the most added singles on add date. “Split the Sea” can be heard on many stations nationwide including WCVO Columbus, WRBS Baltimore, Family Life Radio and WPAR Roanoke. In addition, today the lyric video exclusively debuted at CBN online. Now playing on many of top digital playlists including Amazon Music’s Fresh Christian, Apple Music’s The A-List Christian, Spotify’s Top Christian and YouTube Music’s Christian Music Hotlist, the song is co-written by Kerr, Blake NeeSmith, Jeff Pardo and produced by Mark Miller. “I wrote ‘Split the Sea’ in a time when…

Francesca Battistelli has announced “The Own It Tour,” named after the multi-award winning artist’s latest critically acclaimed release. This March and April, the tour will hit top markets across the country including Denver, Houston, Portland, Seattle and more. Promoted by Premier Productions and produced by Sometimes Savvy Management, the tour features special guests Stars Go Dim and Elle Limebear. “The songs on this album Own It are so empowering. It meant so much to finally get to share them when the album was released, but there is something even more special about getting to experience them live together,” said Battistelli. “To truly own your identity in Christ is so important,…

The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual tour and one of the top first quarter outings in the world, kicked off earlier this month unveiling a 360º “in-the-round” center stage. A historic first for the tour–giving attendees an up-close and personal look at every angle– Winter Jam’s blockbuster lineup performs on a 120-foot stage facing the widest expanse of seats in each arena. With its unique configuration also offering more floor seating in close proximity to the stage than ever before, Winter Jam 2019 is headlined by Christian music supergroup Newsboys United and features GRAMMY®-nominated former “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey; GRAMMY®-winning recording artist and “Overcomer” hitmaker Mandisa;…

“He’ll Do It Again,” the latest single from one of Southern Gospel’s most lauded soloists, Ivan Parker, is set to impact radio stations across the format beginning this week. Penned by Jason Cox and Tony Wood, “He’ll Do It Again” is featured on Parker’s critically acclaimed 2016 Difference Media debut, Dancing in the Rain. Produced by Garry Jones (Canton Junction, Brian Free), the song’s infectious chorus proclaims,”If He did it back then, He’ll do it again/God is still who He’s always been.” Parker, who is celebrating 25 years of solo ministry in 2019, hopes the single will be a reminder of God’s faithfulness through every generation. “The first time I…

The Broadway-bound production of BeBe Winans’ new autobiographical musical BORN FOR THIS, releases its first-ever music video of the title song, starring Donald Webber, Jr., who is set to depict Winans when BORN FOR THIS comes to Broadway (theatre and dates TBA). Mr. Winans makes a cameo appearance in the music video, as well. A young veteran of Broadway (HAMILTON, MOTOWN), Donald Webber, Jr. is currently starring as Aaron Burr opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in an historic, 3-week engagement of HAMILTON in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the musical has already raised $15 million for the recovery effort on the island, still reeling from the after-effects of Hurricane…