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Jonathan McReynolds Announces First Christmas EP Of Original Music & Tour
(October 18, 2024) Grammy-winning gospel singer-songwriter Jonathan McReynolds is set to bring a new sound to the holiday season with the release of his first-ever Christmas EP, Red & Green, out November 22 via Life Room Label/Capitol Christian Music Group / Motown Gospel. Featuring an eclectic blend of original songs, Red & Green is the perfect soundtrack for any festive celebration or a cozy night at home by the fire. Known for his signature voice and heartfelt lyrics, McReynolds brings his take to Christmas music with a body of work that is entirely his own—no holiday covers, just fresh, uplifting tracks that capture the spirit of the season. To accompany…
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Drew & Ellie Holcomb Announce New Full-Length Studio Album + Tour
NASHVILLE, TENN. (OCTOBER 17, 2024) Drew & Ellie Holcomb are announcing the January 24th release of their new full-length studio album Memory Bank. The couple, who have pursued their separate and equally successful career paths over the last decade-plus, dedicated time to writing together earlier this year when out on one of their annual You & Me tours. The result is an album that finds these creative partners sharing the spotlight equally, which can be heard on the album’s title track “Memory Bank,” out today. The official music video directed by Carl Diebold (Patty Griffin, Loretta Lynn) can be viewed below. In addition, Drew & Ellie are announcing their biggest…
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Canadian Singer/Songwriter Elenee Releases Debut Self-Titled Album
Elenee, a multi-award-winning Canadian Christian artist, songwriter, and producer, is set to release her highly anticipated self-titled debut album on October 18th, 2024. The release marks a significant milestone in Elenee’s career and promises to captivate listeners with her unique blend of gospel-rooted melodies and contemporary sound. As a proud Greek and Métis citizen with the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, Elenee brings a beautiful fusion of her rich cultural heritage into her music, adding depth and diversity to the ever-evolving landscape of Canadian Christian and Gospel music. The album, self titled Elenee, is a testament to her incredible talent and dedication. Known for her warm sound and encouraging tone, Elenee has…
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Ernie Haase Of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Talks New Album ‘ Live In Memphis’
GRAMMY nominated, Dove Award-winning Gospel quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound recently released its latest album ‘Live in Memphis.’ We talked to Ernie about the new album, the special guests on the project, evolving with the music industry, this years Jazzy Little Christmas tour, and more. The post Ernie Haase Of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Talks New Album ‘ Live In Memphis’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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‘The Carpenter’ Film Intertwines MMA, Heavy Metal, Jesus In Inspiring Tale
SALT LAKE CITY The film “The Carpenter” expects to turn heads when it releases in select theaters nationwide on Nov. 1, as the story of a champion MMA-style prize-fighter who is befriended by a benevolent Carpenter from Nazareth hits the silver screen at nearly 1,000 locations. The film—backed by a heavy metal soundtrack— follows the story of Oren, an adopted orphan whose journey as a paid fighter takes him to the city of Nazareth in Galilee. There, he is befriended by Yeshua, a carpenter who takes him under his wing to share his craft and wisdom. Produced by the Krebs Family, “The Carpenter” was shot in Cape Town, South…
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Win A Kansas City Christmas Experience With Trans-Siberian Orchestra & The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The post Win A Kansas City Christmas Experience With Trans-Siberian Orchestra & The Best Christmas Pageant Ever appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Elevation Worship Performs ‘Praise’ On NBC’s The Today Show
GRAMMY-winning group Elevation Worship performed on NBC’s TODAY Show. The group did a live performance of their hit single ‘Praise,’ off of their album ‘When Wind Meets Fire.’ As the group’s most explosive single to date, “Praise” has impacted radio and streaming platforms in a massive way this year. Currently, it is the largest CCM hit of 2024, having spent 31 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart, and a total of 72 weeks on the chart thus far. It is the fourth song to top the Hot Christian Songs chart for 30 weeks or longer throughout the chart’s 21-year history. “When the song went No.1 in March, Elevation Worship’s…
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The Erwins | ‘None But Jesus’ (acoustic)
GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning sibling group The Erwins stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this special acoustic performance of ‘None But Jesus.’ The track can be found on their new album, ‘Life Story,’ out now. The post The Erwins | ‘None But Jesus’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Zach Williams Releases New Single ‘Friend In High Places’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 15, 2024) 2X GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist Zach Williams has released a brand-new song “Friend In High Places.” The track gives fans their first taste of new Zach Williams music since the extended edition of his 16-track hit album ‘A Hundred Highways’ released earlier this year, which featured a collaboration with Lee Brice, and Williams’ second duet with the Queen of Country Music herself, Dolly Parton. Alongside the song, Williams released a visualizer video to accompany the track. This song is the beginning of a new batch of music coming from Zach Williams this Fall. After the sincere and honest offering that was “Heart…
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Handling People Who Keep Hurting You
I sent her a text. I waited days for a response. Finally, a somewhat monotone sounding voice-text would come through, perhaps asking me a question. A month later, something similar would happen again. Two months after, I’d do it all over. Usually, an “I’m-sorry-I’m-busy” reply would show up from the recipient. The first time this happened, that kind of reply made sense. The fifth time? Not as much. Overlooking offense, like an excited puppy, I kept ignoring her repeatable pattern. After all, I love this woman; I really do. I care for her a lot and have wonderful memories with her. So, I overlooked the fact that she kept pushing…
