Presence Music Band, the dynamic pop worship group from Duluth, MN, has released their latest single, “Refining Me.” The beautiful song, released by NRT Music, is a heartfelt declaration of faith and surrender, inviting listeners into a moment of reflection while encouraging them to trust in God’s steadfast love even in the face of uncertainty. “Refining Me,” penned by Leah Monson, acknowledges the struggles of faith while celebrating the peace found in God’s presence. With soaring melodies and a tender yet powerful delivery, the track will resonate with worshippers everywhere. “This song is a quiet reminder that we don’t have to understand God’s ways to trust Him,” says Presence Music…

Christian hip-hop artist and youth leader Sam Llanes is turning heads and shifting sounds in 2025. Known for his bold lyrics and contagious energy, Sam is now stepping confidently into his Latin era, blending Reggaeton, Brazilian Funk, Salsa, and Hip-Hop in a way that’s both fresh and faith-filled. Following the emotional depth of his recent Pain to Praise EP, Sam has just dropped a brand-new single, “DANGERous”–a high-energy anthem reminding believers that walking boldly with Christ makes them a threat to darkness. It’s just one of many records showing his sonic evolution and heart for reaching people from all walks of life. This summer, Sam is planning a local tour…

NASHVILLE, TN  Acclaimed pianist and composer Paul Cardall, a Steinway & Sons Artist and Dove Award-winning musician, will release his latest masterpiece, Ascensus Christi: A Piano Rhapsody, on April 4, 2025. Inspired by the biblical account of Christ’s ascension, this powerful composition reflects on the mystery, awe, and eternal hope found in the promise of Heaven. With his signature ability to translate faith into music, Cardall weaves expressive piano melodies with cinematic orchestration, capturing the wonder of Christ’s departure from Earth and His triumphant return to the Father. Beginning with a reverent, contemplative theme, the piece builds into a breathtaking crescendo, inviting listeners into a deeply spiritual journey that mirrors…

Val Kilmer, the enigmatic and deeply talented actor whose voice brought to life both Moses and the voice of God in The Prince of Egypt, has died at the age of 65 from pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Los Angeles. With a career spanning more than four decades, Kilmer was a rare kind of artist—one who could channel both power and vulnerability, darkness and light, and in doing so, touch the divine and the deeply human all at once. In The Prince of Egypt (1998), Kilmer was the soul of the film. As Moses, he portrayed a man torn between two identities, called to lead his people in…

DOGE has quickly become one of the most divisive forces in the country in recent months. While its supporters praise its swift actions in reducing government waste, fraud, and abuse, critics warn that essential services are being slashed without sufficient consideration. But one thing is clear DOGE shows no signs of slowing down, and now, Elon Musk and his team of young tech-savvy disruptors have set their sights on one of the last bastions of unchecked excess–the Christian Music Industry. Their mission? To cut what they consider a bloated and wasteful release schedule. “There’s just too much music,” said Derek, a lead technician who has been working grueling 120-hour weeks…

It’s a crisis. An epidemic. A full-blown catastrophe. Every single month, thousands of Christian songs flood streaming platforms worship, rock, pop, gospel, rap, EDM, acoustic ballads, spoken-word poetry set to synth pads, rubber chickens belting out the latest praise covers… But let’s be real who has time to listen to all of it? Between work, family, and endless doomscrolling, no one has hours to burn on the fourth Bethel live album in 12 months, or the 24th Forrest Frank release this year, or one more remix of “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Introducing NRT RADIO RUSH–the world’s first high-speed Christian radio station. We’re here to fix the problem the industry refuses to…