One of Christian music’s leading full-service entertainment management firms, First Company Management is set to wrap 2018 with four new signees to its acclaimed roster. In addition, the agency is celebrating a string of major accomplishments from its top artists, including Newsboys, Ryan Stevenson and Austin French. First Company general manager Mike McCloskey recently announced the signings of worship leader London Gatch; Anberlin frontman Stephen Christian; singer/songwriter Conrad Johnson; and popular blogger and speaker Jordan Lee Dooley to the firm’s management roster. London Gatch, a former member of Elevation Worship, is slated to bow her BEC Worship debut, New Stories, in February. Her acclaimed singles include “You Never Walk Away,”…

Chris Tomlin alongside Awakening Events have unveiled Worship Nights in Israel. A journey through the Holy Land, the eight day sojourn will travel to Galilee, The Dead Sea, Nazareth, Capernum, Mount of Beatutudes, Garden Tomb and more, visiting numerous biblical and historical sites. The once in a lifetime trip will take place June 20-27, 2019, offering a chance to experience the places where Jesus walked along with times to gather and reflect through worship led by multi-platinum selling artist, Chris Tomlin. “Something extraordinary happened when God’s people gathered to worship him. It was more than just singing–it was a declaration, a proclamation, and a time for the people to fully…

Catch The Fire Music, a ministry of Catch The Fire World, releases its debut collective album, Presence (Live From Toronto), Jan. 25 with global distribution for the first time through The Fuel Music. Recorded live at Catch The Fire Toronto and featuring worship leaders from around the world, this full-length album highlights 10-songs that capture the raw, spontaneous, unfiltered worship of the Catch The Fire movement. Produced by Matt Fish and mastered by Drew Lavyne (Michael W. Smith, Jesus Culture), Presence (Live From Toronto) includes songs written and led by Chris and Summer Shealy, Jonathan and Alice Clarke, GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Amber Brooks and Steve Tebb. These worship leaders also…

“They’re renters.” That’s how my husband and I were introduced. “So and so, meet Kelly and Emanuel, they’re renters.” Yes. We are. We’ve been renters off and on throughout our lives. God’s called us left and right, North and South, East and West — we’ve gone everywhere. We’ve been called to do certain things, no matter the cost. I try not to be ashamed about who I am, our calling or our present situation… …but the way this person introduced me, unsettled me. Not only this, the woman seemed to avoid saying hi to me after finding out we were “renters.” I wondered why she didn’t stop to talk at…

The year is coming to a close, which means in the case of Out & About, it’s only natural to look back at some of the most memorable performances and also a few of the iconic artists we lost, all captured through the lens of Andy Argyrakis. Remember late great soul/gospel stars Aretha Franklin and Dennis Edwards (The Temptations), plus the diverse likes of the still going strong CCM superstar Kathy Troccoli, classic rock hitmakers Kansas, Motown legend Smokey Robinson, red hot rapper NF, faith-based bluesman Jonny Lang and symphonic rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra (just in time for Christmas!)