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Tauren Wells Embraces a New Season of Ministry with Let the Church Sing
Renowned worship artist and celebrated communicator Tauren Wells is entering a vibrant new chapter, one that extends beyond his influential music career into pastoral leadership with the launch of Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas. This exciting season also includes his powerful new worship EP, “Let the Church Sing,” releasing March 21st. The seeds of this transformative journey were planted years earlier, deeply influenced by Wells’ tenure at Lakewood Church under Pastor Joel Osteen’s leadership. Reflecting on those formative years, Wells shared, “It was school every day, just watching the humility, the character, the intentionality of things, the thought processes behind how do we make the gospel alive for real…
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CCM Easter Basket Gift Guide for Must-Haves
Easter is just a few weeks away and we have taken the guess work out of sourcing fun and faith forward Easter basket fillers for every “bunny” in your family! With lists for Baby, Toddler, Kids, and Teens, we’ve got it all covered. Looking for a beautiful way to share the story of Easter with your family? Check out the Easter Story Egg, a collection of wooden nesting eggs and accompanying book that illustrate Jesus’s death and resurrection in such a unique way it’s sure to become an heirloom and tradition! Is one of your kiddos afraid of the dark? You need GLORILIGHT, a night light projector that displays comforting…
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Strings & Heart Steps into the Spotlight with First-Ever Headlining Tour
After a breakout year of new music, major collaborations, and performances alongside some of Christian music’s rising stars, Strings & Heart is stepping into the spotlight with their biggest announcement yet—their first-ever headlining tour. The trio of brothers, Angelo, Michael, and Eric Espinosa, have built a reputation for their authentic lyrics, driving sound, and ability to connect with young audiences in a way that feels fresh and deeply personal. But while their music naturally resonates with kids and teens, they’re also gaining a rapidly growing adult audience—many of whom are discovering them through their children. Much like Forest Frank, who has seen young listeners introduce his music to their parents,…
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The Heart of Southtown: One on One with P.O.D.’s Sonny Sandoval
“I’m grateful to be living out my faith. I don’t want the world not to know who my Jesus is because it’s not what the world says. You’ve been lied to, you’ve been deceived. My Jesus, He was a rebel. He’s a punk rocker. He loved the people. He healed them, and He made a way for us to have communication with God Almighty.” These words could have been spoken by Sonny Sandoval from the stage in the mid-1990s, when he was in his late teens, but here he is today, still sharing that same much-needed message. In a world where so many of our childhood heroes have lost their…
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Bryan Duncan: Your Lunatic Friend in a “Nutshell”
For decades, Bryan Duncan’s voice has been a familiar sound in Christian music, from his days with The Sweet Comfort Band to his successful solo career. With 22 albums and hits like Love Takes Time, Duncan has always had a way of connecting with audiences. These days, however, he’s found a new way to reach people—through Nutshell Sermons, a daily dose of faith, humor, and raw honesty delivered in short-form messages online. From the Stage to the Back Porch The idea for Nutshell Sermons didn’t come from a burning desire to preach. In fact, Duncan admits he never wanted to be a preacher at all. “I started Nutshell Sermons as a podcast because I needed a…
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Gospel Icons CeCe Winans & Shirley Caesar Join Forces on New Rendition of “Come Jesus Come”
Today is the day gospel music fans have awaited! Gospel music’s Queen, CeCe Winans, releases her powerful and highly anticipated new single, “Come Jesus Come,” featuring none other than the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar. This collaboration is a brand-new version of the beloved song originally featured on Winans’ Grammy award-winning album “More Than This.” This fresh rendition represents a historic moment, uniting two of gospel music’s most influential and beloved voices in one inspirational anthem. Listeners are in for an extraordinary experience as it hits all major streaming platforms today! “Come Jesus Come” is written by a talented team of celebrated songwriters including Hank Bentley, Bryan Fowler, Stephen McWhirter, and…
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Centricity Music Signs John Allan to Exclusive Recording, Publishing Contract
Centricity Music, the No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, signs Southern California native, multi-instrumentalist and indie rock, alt-pop artist John Allan to an exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract. Inspired by the sounds of artists like The Killers, The National, Gang of Youths, Bon Iver and Novo Amor, Allan’s music is a creative feast for the senses that fuses both his sonic influences and his genuine love for Jesus. With original tracks that reflect his church-centric upbringing and love of leading worship at his local SoCal church, Allan believes that song lyrics are what matter the most. “People are going to believe something about God…
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Howard Gripp Releases Acoustic Version of When I Pray
Howard Gripp delivers a deeply moving acoustic rendition of his song “When I Pray,” out today on NRT Music. This stripped-down version amplifies the raw emotion of the song, offering listeners an intimate and heartfelt experience that speaks to the soul. Written by Howard Gripp and produced by Bryant Urich, “When I Pray” is a poignant ballad that delves into the painful journey of a parent grappling with their child’s addiction. The song’s deeply personal lyrics capture the fear, guilt, and desperate hope that come with watching a loved one struggle while also highlighting the solace found in prayer. With a tender and vulnerable vocal delivery, Gripp’s performance brings out…
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Grace Graber and Daniel Spriggs Surprise Fans with New Single
Christian punk artists Grace Graber and Daniel Spriggs have collaborated on the infectiously alive “My Favorite Part,” a suicide prevention anthem inviting listeners to wait and experience the miraculous grace God has planned for them. The song is available everywhere at https//slinky.to/MyFavoritePart. “My Favorite Part” was originally written by up-and-coming artist Daniel Spriggs, who had been connecting with Grace as a fellow punk artist in the faith-based sphere. He brought the track to Grace with the sense that it was divinely intentioned to be hers. “Daniel had reached out to me about just picking my brain on what it’s like to be in pop-punk in the Christian music scene,” Grace…
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Todd Tilghman Drops New Single
Celebrating the sacred moments and simple joys abounding in everyday life, acclaimed singer/songwriter and 2020 winner of NBC’s The Voice Todd Tilghman returns with “Holy Place.” Produced by Wayne Haun (Celine Dion, Jason Crabb) and penned by Tilghman along with Randy Maynor, Jordan Burks and Dixie Phillips, the infectious and heartwarming country track is now available from StowTown Records. A husband and father of eight children, Tilghman looked no further than his own family to find inspiration for “Holy Place.” Embracing each moment–from the simple to the spectacular–has become an important exercise in gratitude for the powerhouse vocalist “It was worship when I held my newborn for the very first…
