If you spent any time glued to Nickelodeon in the 2000s, chances are you grew up with Butch Hartman. Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom — yeah, that was him. And if you’ve ever heard Butch talk about it, he’ll tell you with a grin that he “created your childhood.” He’s not wrong. But this summer, Butch is stepping into something even bigger: The Greatest Thing Ever. And no, that’s not just my opinion — it’s the actual name of his brand-new movie. When I caught up with my good friend Butch, he jumped on with his usual energy. “I really took a chance naming something The Greatest Thing Ever. In Hollywood, it’s like…

Chris Tomlin has a new song titled “How Good It Is” releasing on July 11, 2025. He has been sharing previews and snippets of the song on social media, building anticipation for its release. The song is described as a call to worship and a celebration of God’s goodness. “My new song ‘How Good It Is’ is a call to worship a song of praise to our God,” Tomlin shared. “What I love most about it is that it’s full of Scripture. Psalm 92 tells us “How Good It Is” to sing praise to God most high… to sing of His love in the morning and His faithfulness in the…

PraiseCharts is proud to announce the release of a powerful new choral and orchestral arrangement of “There Is A King,” available July 1, 2025, arranged by renowned worship leader and arranger Travis Cottrell, with orchestral arranging by Mason Brown. This cinematic rendition infuses the beloved worship anthem with sweeping orchestration and rich vocal harmonies, elevating the congregational experience to new heights. Worship leader and arranger Travis Cottrell delivers a stirring new take on a modern classic with the release of “There Is A King,” available July 1 on all streaming platforms. This powerful single invites listeners into a deeply reverent experience of worship, blending the richness of choral textures with…

Hip-hop artist, youth pastor, and digital content creator Justin Mitchell steps boldly into a new season of music and ministry with the release of his brand-new single, “Let It Breathe” featuring DJLC, available today on all streaming platforms. The single marks his first official release as a PR client of Kingdom Impact Group and introduces a powerful new chapter in his faith-fueled artistic journey. Justin Mitchell is not your typical Christian hip-hop artist. His music is deeply rooted in the tension of feeling misunderstood–a theme that echoes through his lyrics with raw honesty and emotional depth. Rather than drawing primarily from the church, his songs often reflect a personal journey…

Viral sensation Maddi Jane is making a splash in the Christian pop and R&B world with her new summer anthem, “Hello.” The single made its debut on Friday, June 20th, landing placements on Spotify’s editorial playlists “All New Christian and Gospel” (354k saves) and “Christian Pop” (216k saves) alongside artists like Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, gio. and Bodie. Maddi Jane also took over the GMA Dove Awards’ Instagram stories on Friday, promoting “Hello” and teasing a new single off the forthcoming EP, “Good Plans,” while GMA added “Hello” to their New Music Friday, featuring artists like Brandon Lake, Sondae, Anike, Anne Wilson, and Josiah Queen. “There are many stories out…

BLU Lucas & Music have released their latest single, “For the Rest of My Life” featuring gospel newcomer Johari McGee. BLU Lucas is a respected gospel musician, producer, and visionary behind the ensemble BLU Lucas & Music. Originally from Detroit and now based in Houston, BLU has spent the last eight years ministering through uplifting gospel music, known for its fusion of traditional roots and modern worship elements. Their standout project, The Graduation (Live), features fresh voices in gospel including Nate Martin, Johari McGee, Kevin Stewart, and Antione Gardner. With standout tracks like “Good Place” and “Trust in You,” the upcoming single “For the Rest of My Life” is poised…

After kicking off 2025 with her powerhouse performance at the Super Bowl, ten-time GMA Dove Award and two-time GRAMMY® winner Lauren Daigle is set to represent CCM on one of America’s biggest stages once again. The Louisiana native will join an all-star lineup for A Capitol Fourth on PBS, performing alongside music legends like The Temptations, The Beach Boys, Josh Turner, and more. Thanks to our friends at the Gospel Music Association for bringing well-deserved attention to this milestone — it’s another reminder that artists from the Contemporary Christian Music world are continuing to break down walls and cross into spaces once thought out of reach. Fans can tune in on Friday,…

God really loves you. He doesn’t, some days, love you… He doesn’t love you only after you nobly bought a home-baked meal to a cancer patient. He doesn’t only love you when you went out of your way to carry an old lady’s grocery bags to her car. He doesn’t only love you when you had a beautiful, candle-lit moment with God and then kept worship songs on during the day. He loves you. He loves you on your good days. He loves you on your bad days. He loves you when you are at your best. He loves you at your worst. “For I am convinced that neither death…

It’s been a long time since Pillar was blasting out car windows and youth group sound systems across America — but for those who never stopped headbanging to “Fireproof,” there’s some big news on the horizon. After roaring back to the stage in 2024 for their first shows in over a decade, the Christian rock heavyweights have announced something for fans old and new to rally behind: a full-length documentary called Pillar: Beyond the Frontline, with a red-carpet premiere on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX. After the documentary rolls, fans will get a full Pillar concert — with fellow rock veterans Spoken opening…