Multi-GRAMMY–nominated, platinum-selling artist Tauren Wells is set to ignite hearts and inspire worship with his upcoming EP, Let The Church Sing, slated for release on March 21, 2025. Building on a legacy of transformative, worship-driven music, Let The Church Sing invites believers everywhere to unite in praise and experience a renewed spirit of community and adoration. Pre-save here. In January 2024, Wells and his wife, Lorna, founded Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas. The church made history by opening its doors to nearly 4,000 people in its first weekend of services, marking the largest first-day church launch in American history. The profound impact of this moment shaped the heart of…

In a full-circle moment nearly two decades in the making, American Idol alum Phil Stacey joins his daughter McKayla Stacey–also an Idol alum–for the release of their heartfelt new song, “More Like Him.” Fans of American Idol may remember Phil Stacey’s unforgettable audition in 2006–the same day his daughter McKayla was born. Fast forward to 2025, and the father-daughter duo has not only shared the Idol stage but is now releasing their first collaboration, a powerful song with a message of love, compassion, and faith. “It’s so special to be able to share an experience like this with your kid,” says Phil, who finished in the Top 6 of American…

BMI will once again celebrate the songwriters and publishers behind the year’s most impactful Gospel music at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards. The prestigious event, set for Thursday, April 3, at Flourish Atlanta, will bring together industry leaders and artists for an afternoon dedicated to recognizing the best in Gospel music. BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton will host the private ceremony, where John P. Kee will be honored as a Trailblazer of Gospel for his lasting influence on the genre. “John P. Kee’s music has made a profound impact on Gospel for more than four decades, and his…

NewReleaseToday is premiering the new song and video from singer/songwriter and worship leader Phil King today before its release on Friday, February 28 (click here to pre-save). You can watch the powerfully emotional video below. “My wife and I had twins about two years ago,” shares Phil. “We are so grateful for the gift of getting to be parents. This past summer, we learned that some good friends of ours had lost a child in the womb. This couple is near and dear to us, and hearing their news broke our hearts. Shortly after this, another couple we’re friends with found out they were pregnant with twins. We were overjoyed…

Back in the early ’80s, Rick Cua took his bass and left the southern rock band The Outlaws to embark on not only a new career but a mission—as a solo contemporary Christian artist. In 1982, he had his first hit on Christian radio with You Can Still Rock ‘N Roll from his debut solo album, the aptly (and phonetically) titled Koo-Ah. Fast-forward about seven years, and I was fourteen, watching him take the stage for the second time in my young life. I had already seen him perform solo at a local church outside of Milwaukee, but this night was different—he was headlining the Rock, Rhythm, and Rap tour,…

“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…