“I made this record for myself, and you can hear the freedom and joy in it,” Jordan Smith says. “In the past, there were concerns about making things sound more pop or more radio-friendly. This time, the only concern was, ‘How would Jordan Smith sing this song?’” Jordan Smith, the Season 9 winner of The Voice, is celebrating a decade since his breakthrough on the show with the release of his latest album, The People’s Hymnal. Out now via Gaither Music Group, the project reflects a return to his gospel roots and a more personal artistic approach. A New Take on Classic Hymns The People’s Hymnal presents a collection of…

Ahh!!!! For days, I was internally screaming inside, while pretending to be there for my kids. I was internally agonizing, while trying to calmly answer questions about stop lights, and what’s for lunch and playdates with friends. Half the words they spoke would fly over my head, lest I pay attention and ignore the tight clenching pain of anxiety thumping in my chest. I tried to call myself to attention. “Mommy, what do you think we will do for Valentine’s Day?” My kids asked me. Who in the world knows?! My world is combusting! How will I handle what I am facing?! How can I disaster plan? If the worst-case…

Hannah Kerr announced on social media that she and her husband are pregnant with their first child due in August. “PRAISE GOD! We’re having a baby!” Hannah shared, along photos taken by her friend, Madi. “It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for this precious gift. These past few months have been so surreal and we’re truly living in days that we’ve prayed and longed for. We are counting down the days until we get to hold our sweet baby this summer.” Kerr’s latest[…]

Grace Graber has released a reinvented take on her debut album with the infectiously energetic The Breakthrough Live, available on all major platforms now at https//slinky.to/TheBreakthrough. “I wanted to really connect with the fans and invite them into the story of why I made the album,” Grace Graber, a rising pop-punk songstress, explains. “The feedback I get most when I’m on stage is, ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t know how you have all that energy.'” That energy is evident throughout the live album and video, even though Grace created it simultaneously with the studio version of the album. That dual creative process showcases the truth that Grace Graber is one…

Coquí releases his new song “only Idol” today to all digital retail and streaming services providers via DREAM Records. The song was written and produced by Samuel Jacob Lopez Jr. Following the success of his smash “My Lord Provided” which featured Jimmy Clifton and MUCH MORE, “only Idol”‘s alternative upbeat rock sound is fresh, energetic with inspirational lyrics. “‘only Idol’ is a raw and honest look at my search for truth, rooted in the belief that Jesus is the only one truly worthy of devotion,” Coquí said. I wanted to write a song that praises Jesus in a way that feels fresh and authentic, breaking away from the traditional worship…

Celebrating three decades since the release of his globally-renowned anthem “Firm Foundation,” industry veteran, songwriter and worship leader John Chisum breathes fresh life into the classic praise & worship track with an inspired new rendition, out today from NRT Music. Penned by Nancy Gordon and Jamie Harvill, the reimagined “Firm Foundation” was arranged and produced by Chisum along with acclaimed composer and guitarist Andrew Timothy. The 30th anniversary single showcases a new bridge by Chisum and Timothy, which further amplifies the song’s timeless message of God’s faithfulness from generation to generation. Chisum’s original recording was the title-cut of Integrity’s 1994 Hosanna! Music compilation. A groundbreaking series which introduced hundreds of…

Soul-inspired pop singer/songwriter, pianist, worship leader and producer Natalie Layne releases her Centricity Music debut album, All Joy, today (Feb. 21) at streaming and digital retailers worldwide from https//natalielaynemusic.lnk.to/AllJoy. Joy is the common thread woven throughout her introductory album, which features the title track that will be going to radio March 14. Found near the end of the 13-song set, the title-cut was inspired by the Scripture passage found in James 12-4, which urges believers to “count it all joy.” The upbeat number is a blueprint for the secret to discovering an all-time high that so often feels elusive. “Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit. It’s right toward the…

On Friday, February 14, 2025, the Let It Begin Tour took center stage at SKyPAC in Bowling Green, KY. Headlined by Christian music veterans Big Daddy Weave, with support from Ben Fuller and the industry’s latest chart-topping sensation, Megan Woods, the night was one of high anticipation and even greater spiritual impact. Let’s start with our headliner, Big Daddy Weave.  The energy and comfort of lead singer, Mike Weaver’s voice ushered in the crowd with“Heaven Changes Everything”.  The setlist was packed with fan favorites, including “Overwhelmed,” “My Story,” “Alive,” and the iconic “Redeemed.” Their performance left no doubt as to why they’ve been headlining tours for over two decades. A…