Ty BraselDestined For Greatness (IVAV) An old adage holds that the best music written is that born of experience, and it’s a maxim that hip-hop artist Ty Brasel puts to use on his IVAV debut, Destined For Greatness. Instead of shying away from a past mired in drug and alcohol abuse and incarceration, Brasel keeps it real while also shining light on the grace of God that’s brought him out of that past and into a brighter present. Destined For Greatness is an expansive outing featuring 18 tracks, seven of which were released as an EP earlier this year, that delivers smooth, stylish southern style trap throughout. With a host…

WinterJam, the largest annual Christian music tour, kicks off next week in Jacksonville, Florida. Headlined by supergroup Newsboys United, the 2019 lineup boasts high-profile artists Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Rend Collective, LEDGER, Newsong, Hollyn and Adam Agee in addition to Pre-Jam Party artists Dan Bremnes, Ty Brasel and Manic Drive. RELATED Newsboys United to Headline Winter Jam 2019 Tickets are $15 at the door, with Jam Nation passes available at http//2019.jamtour.com/jam-nation. Offering early admission to shows, a limited edition T-shirt, collectable lanyard, 40-song download sampler from NewReleaseToday and more, Jam Nation is the premium WinterJam experience. Click here for more information on how to become a Jam Nation member. For the…

Air1, the sister radio network of K-LOVE that has brought a “Positive Alternative” to radio for over 20 years by focusing on Christian pop and rock, made a surprise flip to worship on January 1st. The new “Air1 Worship Now” will feature current and familiar artists such as Jeremy Camp, Tauren Wells and NEEDTOBREATHE with the majority of the new line-up focusing on worship songs that have received little-to-no airplay from artists like Hillsong, Elevation Worship, Vertical Worship, Jesus Culture and more. The network of close to 200 stations nationwide kicked off the rebrand with a promise to deliver 10,000 worship songs in a row without DJ or commercial interruption.…

Brooke Deleary, one half of sister-duo LOVECOLLIDE, has released her first song as a solo artist. “Talk To Me” is simple and stripped down relationship song that begs for better communication that features Brooke on an electric guitar and her pitch-perfect vocal. We reached out to Brooke to tell us about the song and solo venture. “Brooke (music) is simple me,” she replied. “I started writing three years ago as therapy while on tour with LOVECOLLIDE. ‘Talk To Me’ was the first song I had written for myself in years. I kept it tucked away for so long because it was simple and personal. I didn’t think it special enough…