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Russ Taff Talks New ‘Cover Story’ Album
GRAMMY Award-winner Russ Taff is kicking off 2025 with the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited new album, ‘Cover Story,’ out January 31. We chatted with Russ about the album, how he picked the covers to do, continuing to share his testimony, and much more. The post Russ Taff Talks New ‘Cover Story’ Album appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Dan Bremnes Launches New Year of Music By Going Back to the Beginning With ‘Started With You’
Curb Records artist Dan Bremnes launches a new year of music by going back to the beginning with arresting new song “Started With You,” out today (1/17) — listen HERE. The official music video for the atmospheric pop track also premieres today on YouTube. A tale of coming back to life, Bremnes credits his Maker for salvation and relief as easily as he credits his loved ones for sticking by his side when he hit rock bottom on “Started With You.” Part gratitude, part grapple, the raw original reveals the singer-songwriter, at times, gasping for air as he wrestles down hope. He lays himself bare with a guttural vocal…
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Christian R&B Artist Lee Vasi Releases New Single ‘GPS’
[New York, NY] Christian R&B artist Lee Vasi continues to break barriers in gospel and inspirational music, earning recognition as Amazon Music’s “2025 Artist to Watch.” Her new single, “GPS,” arrives today offering a heartfelt anthem to uplift and inspire listeners during life’s toughest moments. Having already made an impact on the Billboard Gospel Charts, Lee is cementing her status as one of the most promising voices in contemporary Christian music. Her breakthrough single “Teach Me” debuted on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales chart at #2 and made an impressive entry at #21 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. Now, Lee Vasi returns with a powerful new single,…
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Jon Reddick Releases New Single ‘No Fear’
NASHVILLE, TENN. (JANUARY 17, 2025) Gotee Records recording artist Jon Reddick opens 2025 with his new single, “No Fear,” now available across all DSPs here. The worship anthem, “No Fear” premiered on K-LOVE First and Air1 Worship First, giving the national radio network’s listeners the first chance to hear Reddick’s latest track. Additionally, the official music video for the foot-stomping original also premiered simultaneously on KLOVE.com and Air1.com. Watch the brand new visual here, complete with a full band and choir. “Our hope is in Jesus, and He helps us not to escape and go around this actual thing called fear. He helps us move through it,” Reddick says…
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Ryan Ellis Releases New Album ‘Real Love’
GRAMMY-nominated artist Ryan Ellis releases his brand-new album Real Love. “I noticed a unifying theme of love and acceptance through all of the inspiration in writing this project,” shares Ryan Ellis. “With so much heartache and division around us, what does God’s love, empathy, and understanding authentically look like in today’s world? That’s what this album hopes to question and capture.” This new album follows the acclaimed self-titled album released in 2022, which produced the hit singles “Heart of the Father” and “Gonna Be Alright.” Last summer, Ellis released the double single “Without Jesus” / “Eva Comin’ Down,” following the viral hit “Better Days,” which amassed more than 200K+ creates…
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KellyMarie Releases New Single ‘Don’t Offend The Room’
MCKINNEY, TX (January 17, 2024) Following the joyful celebration of her debut single “Hey! A Child Is Born,” CCM singer-songwriter KellyMarie returns with “Don’t Offend the Room”, a captivating emotional ballad that explores the impact of fatherlessness. Told from the contrasting perspectives of misguided outsiders and vulnerable children, this song offers a heartbreaking portrayal of the pain and longing experienced by those without a father’s presence. KellyMarie chose to include a children’s choir on the track to highlight their innocence and to enhance the emotional impact of the song. While written specifically for the fatherless, “Don’t Offend the Room” resonates with anyone who has ever felt burdened, misunderstood, rejected,…
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When Waiting is Agonizing
Have you ever tried to get ketchup out of the bottle? I mean, the real bottle, not the plastic variety where you can squeeze it hard and it spurts out. The glass-bottled ketchup was so impertinent, they made up a phrase, “The best things come to those who wait.” I’ve waited for a lot of things in my life: I’ve waited for kids to be healed physically; I’ve waited to be fully accepted by friends; I’ve waited for breakthrough; I’ve waited for God to direct my paths; I’ve waited for things I dream of to come true; I’ve waited for God to change people; I’ve waited to be changed by…
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WieRok Entertainment Group Launches New Label, Signs Sean Rodriguez
NASHVILLE, Tenn. WieRok Entertainment Group, founded more than a decade ago by Lance & Tammie Wieland with a mission to empower Christian creatives through a range of multi-faceted support services, inaugurates a new era with the launch of WieRok Records. The Franklin, Tennessee-based Christian music label, which will be distributed by Syntax Creative, has signed acclaimed singer/songwriter Sean Rodriguez as its flagship artist. Known for his charismatic live performances and stylistic diversity, Rodriguez was catapulted into the spotlight as a featured Pre-Jam artist on 2023’s nationwide Winter Jam tour—one of Christian music’s biggest annual outings. Serving as a children’s pastor and youth leader before turning his focus to music, Rodriguez…
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BREAKING Michael Tait Announces Shocking Departure from Newsboys, Leaving Fans Stunned
Michael Tait shocked fans today by announcing on his socials that he is stepping down as the lead singer of the Newsboys. Both Tait and the Newsboys shared messages online about his departure. “Fifteen years ago, my life was forever changed when I received the invite to step into the role of lead singer for Newsboys. The years since have been some of the most fulfilling, faith-filled, and rewarding years of my life.” Tait replaced former Newsboys lead singer Peter Furler in 2009. Since then, the band has released multiple albums, the most recent being Worldwide Revival (Pt. 1) in 2024. They were also featured in the God’s Not Dead…
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Brian & Jenn Johnson (Bethel Music) | ‘The Church’
Bethel Music‘s Brian & Jenn Johnson stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this special acoustic performance of their new single ‘The Church.’ The track is featured on their new live worship album, ‘We Must Respond,’ out now. The post Brian & Jenn Johnson (Bethel Music) | ‘The Church’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.
