And now for something completely different. WOODLANDS, a new creative expression from the Woodlands group of churches in Bristol, UK, releases ‘Mixtape #1’ featuring 10 new self-penned tracks. Anybody who knows me and maybe has read my reviews will know I like different – and I love these songs and…

Momentum continues for SWITCHFOOT as fans and critics resonate with the GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band’s message of love and positivity in their new album Native Tongue. The 14-song collection, released January 18 via Fantasy Records, debuted in the Top Ten on multiple Billboard, Amazon and iTunes charts. Native Tongue secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart while also landing at No. 2 on Current Rock Albums, No. 3 on Current Alternative Albums, No. 6 on Top Current Albums and Current Digital Albums, No. 22 on Vinyl Albums and No. 41 on Top 200. The band’s 11th studio album also charted No. 1 on Amazon’s Best…

How Great Thou Art – Chris Rice Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing – Sara Groves My Jesus I Love Thee/’Tis So Sweet – Bart Millard O, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing – David Crowder Band Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee – Amy Grant Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed – Keith & Kristyn Getty On Christ The Solid Rock – Phillips, Craig & Dean Come Thou Long Expected Jesus – Laura Story I Saw The Light – Bart Millard Leaning On The Everlasting Arms / ‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus – David Crowder Band Be Thou My Vision – 4Him Rock Of Ages – Chris…

This week’s featured song story comes to us from Cody Carnes. We’re excited to share with you the story behind his song “Nothing Else.” “I came to a place a few months ago where I realized that I had just let some of the stuff creep into my heart where I was more concerned with what God could do for me and what He could give me than just Him.I started to be disappointed cause things didn’t work out the way I thought they would or things weren’t being answered the way I thought they should. And I just had a moment one day where I just kinda recognized that…

Centricity Music band For All Seasons has planned a year full of new releases, starting today with their digital single “Every Good Thing.” In addition to new music, each month the band is releasing podcast episodes, music videos, and live Q&A sessions, all of which tie together with a common theme, for their yearlong “More Than Music” project. With January’s theme Seeing, the California band’s new song speaks of recognizing and acknowledging God’s presence. Featuring resonating pop vibes, “Every Good Thing” was written by band members Emily Hamilton and Jeff Luckey, along with Jeff Sojka (for KING & COUNTRY) and Cameron Jaymes (Matt Wertz). “We were in a season of feeling discouraged, really questioning…

Today, twelve-time GRAMMY® winning artist, songwriter and producer, Kirk Franklin, released his new single, “Love Theory.” The song is available via all major digital providers. Additionally, the “Love Theory” music video premiered on the Kirk Franklin YouTube channel this afternoon. Beginning Saturday, January 26th the video can be seen on BET Soul and BET Gospel. With an up-tempo R&B melody and classic Kirk Franklin lyrics, “Love Theory” will have listeners feeling inspired and wanting to hit the dance floor. For more than twenty-five years Kirk Franklin has been a trailblazer, writing, producing and performing uplifting music which is loved by Christian and secular audiences alike. His body of work has…

Here is a list of the top songs that have an Easter focus. These songs can be sung in your regular worship services but would also be perfect to add to your upcoming Easter planning and rehearsals. *Blog updated January 2019 Glorious Day Passion, Kristian Stanfill (Worthy Of Your Name) Keys: D, C, E, Bb God You’re So Good Passion, Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone (Whole Heart) Keys: Bb, A, G O Come To The Altar Elevation Worship (Here As In Heaven) Keys: B, Bb, A, Ab, G, C What A Beautiful Name (Live) Hillsong Worship (Let There Be Light) Keys: D, C, Bb, Eb, E All My Hope David Crowder…

“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…