NRT Music is thrilled to announce the signing of its latest artist, LVRDR. With a fresh sound that seamlessly blends Chill Pop, Christian Contemporary, and Modern Worship, LVRDR is set to make waves in 2025, beginning with his highly anticipated EP, Honest, releasing January 10, 2025. The EP features the hit single “Honest,” a track that has already captured hearts with its joyful melody and inspiring lyrics. The project includes six versions of the song the original, “Acoustic,” “Chilled Out” (which was released today here), and instrumental variations, showcasing LVRDR’s talent for reimagining his music to suit every mood and moment. “Honest” speaks to those navigating seasons of uncertainty and…

Don Moen, internationally renown pioneer in modern praise and worship music, is breaking new ground with his latest project, REPLAY. This innovative album, a collaboration with Dutch worship leader and recording artist Reyer, reimagines some of Moen’s most beloved songs in a fresh and modern way, blending timeless worship with contemporary dance and electronic influences. Featuring seven iconic tracks, REPLAY takes listeners on a journey through some of Moen’s most familiar and cherished worship anthems including “Thank You, Lord,” “He Never Sleeps,” “God Is Good All The Time,” “Celebrate Jesus,” and more. Don shared his excitement about the project “I’m always drawn to new expressions of praise and worship. My…

(Los Angeles, CA) Special congratulations to gospel icon Dr. Bobby Jones as the Recording Academy announces him as their 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, alongside the legendary Prince, Frank Beverly, The Clash, Taj Mahal, and more. “I am simply overwhelmed, surprised, and appreciative! To be recognized by the world’s biggest platform for the work that we’ve done in presenting gospel music through television for over 35 years – must be important. I’m so grateful to all of those who contributed to my platform and thank them all for being a part and helping me to become…” -Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel vocalist, television host, and radio host Dr. Bobby Jones launched…

Greg LaFollette has announced his sixth studio album, entitled Liturgical Songs Volume One. LaFollette self-produced its tracks at The Culture House, where he is the artist-in-residence. It will be released on January 3rd, 2025. The making of Liturgical Songs Volume One was accompanied by big changes in LaFollette’s personal life: the joys of a new family and the sudden death of both of his parents in 2024. He says, “Worship songs, sung together, that include a full spectrum of our reality can heal us.“ The arresting He Does mirrors a conversation with someone in the tumult of grief, with the Church offering the comfort that the burden does not need…

A sequel to the 2018 hit movie I Can Only Imagine, based on the MercyMe song by the same name, is in the works. I Can Only Imagine 2 will continue the inspiring story of MercyMe lead singer, Bart Millard. Millard announced on his social media that the sequel will be about their song “Even If.” Original cast member John Michael Finley will return as Millard along with Dennis Quaid playing Arther Millard and Trace Adkins returning as MercyMe manager, Scott Brickell. Milo Ventimiglia, from Gilmore Girls and This is Us, will join the cast playing the role of singer/songwriter Tim Timmons. The song “I Can Only Imagine” was released…

Salem Media Group has announced that it is exiting the Christian Contemporary Radio business by selling seven of its stations to Educational Media Foundation (EMF). EMF, a nonprofit organization and the second-largest radio broadcaster in the United States, operates the prominent Christian music networks K-LOVE and Air1. The stations being acquired by EMF include “104.7 The Fish” WFSH-FM Athens/Atlanta GA, “95.5 The Fish” WFHM Cleveland, 102.7 KBIQ Manitou Springs/Colorado Springs, 94.9 KLTY Dallas, “95.9 The Fish” KFSH La Mirada/Los Angeles, “104.1 The Fish” KFIS Scoppoose/Portland, and “103.9 The Fish” KKFS Lincoln/Sacramento. Among these, KLTY in Dallas is a particularly surprising purchase. As the leading Adult Contemporary Christian Music station in…

HolyName will host “Rock Against Traffic,” a special livestream concert, on January 11 at 600 PM PST. This event coincides with World Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Day, uniting the metal community in the fight against human trafficking. All proceeds will benefit the Run Against Traffic Foundation, which funds quality aftercare for survivors of human trafficking. The livestream, which was pre-recorded at The Glasshouse in Pomona during the band’s SOLD-OUT inaugural event, will feature an exclusive HolyName performance with special guest appearances to include Eric Gregson (xDeathstarx), Jason Moody (No Innocent Victim), Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter), Brook Reeves (Impending Doom), Michael Felker (Convictions), and Trevor Tyson (Heal The Hurt). This…