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Gotee Records Signs Indie Pop Singer/Songwriter lydi lynn
Nashville, Tenn. (October 3, 2024) Gotee Records officially welcomes indie pop singer/songwriter lydi lynn to their family of artists. The Portland native inked a deal with the respected Tennessee-based label in May and introduced her unique combination of shoegaze melodies and contemplative lyrics with lead single “Keep Breathing,” out now. “lydi is a fresh blend of creativity fused to absolute clarity,” shares Gotee Records co-founder TobyMac of the newcomer. “She’s a rare mix that can inspire a generation to create with an unbridled love for God that leads to soul-stirring art.” lydi lynn, who now resides in Nashville, is currently providing direct support for introspective singer/songwriter Jervis Campbell on…
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Matthew West and Brandon Lake Win at the ASCAP Awards
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, tonight honored the songwriters and publishers of Christian music’s most-performed songs of the past year at the 47th annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards, an invitation-only celebration in Nashville. Top honors were awarded to the following Christian Music Songwriter of the Year Matthew West Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year Brandon Lake Christian Music Song of the Year “Thank God I Do,” co-written by Nate Ruess and published by Bearvon Music and Warner Chappell Music Christian Music Publisher of the Year Essential Music Publishing This is the sixth ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter of the Year honor for Matthew West, whose most-performed songs…
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Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick Announce 2025 Tour
GRAMMY Award-winning group Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick announce the Elevation Nights Tour in 2025 featuring eight new arena dates. The tour will kick off on February 25 in Fort Worth, TX, and conclude on March 6 in Washington, DC. Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the public on October 14. Sign up here to receive the presale code and purchase your tickets early from October 10 through October 13. “We believe that a moment in God’s presence at Elevation Nights can be life-changing for someone,” shares Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown. “Watching how God shows up each night as we worship and as Pastor Steven brings…
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Hopeful. Encourages Listeners to Let Go of the Past with New Single
Hopeful., alternative rock’s newest band, has released another anthem of hope with their new single “Wild One.” Available today (October 4) on all streaming platforms, the song was co-written by lead vocalist Randy James, lead guitarist Hunter Jackson, and co-front man of the independent Christian band Lovelite, Andrew Polfer. “Wild One” is a timely reminder to live in the present and let go of the weight of the past. “So much of our lives are missed out on because we’re worried about what we don’t have or didn’t accomplish, or what’s going to happen next or what could get taken away from us,” Randy said. “But Jesus said it really…
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CCM PREMIERE: Will Wesley Releases Personal New Single ’12 O’Clock In Texas’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country rocker Will Wesley has released (everywhere 10/4) a deeply personal and heartfelt single, “12 O’clock In Texas,” a self-penned tribute to his brother Daniel, who tragically passed away from a drug overdose. The song is a raw, emotional reflection on the devastating toll that drugs and alcohol can take, often claiming lives and leaving families to cope with the aftermath. For Wesley, the best way to honor his brother’s memory and ensure he is never forgotten was to pour his heart into his songwriting, creating a musical tribute that resonates with both sorrow and love. “12 O’clock In Texas” captures the essence of loss while offering a…
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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Steve Bell Releases New Album ‘The Glad Surprise’
WINNIPEG, Man. — For Steve Bell, his 23rd album, titled “The Glad Surprise,” is surprising for a couple of reasons. First off, Bell—who will be 65 next year—is surprised to still be writing, singing, recording and touring. “When I started in my late teens, I never expected to still be playing all these years later,” he said. But the other reason is how the first song written for the new album came to him. “The pandemic was so difficult emotionally,” he said. “I found it hard to write anything. Words just wouldn’t come.” But one song did come—an instrumental guitar piece—out of nowhere it seemed. “I wrote it at a…
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Rend Collective Releases Two New Songs ‘Holy Trouble’ + ‘What I Was Made For’
NASHVILLE, TN. (OCTOBER 02, 2024) Rend Collective delivers its first release in two years with the new songs “Holy Trouble” + “What I was Made For” available now. Returning to their roots, Rend Collective’s new songs showcase the group with open minds anticipating what God has in store for them. “‘Holy Trouble’ is angular, it has sharper edges than most worship music,” shares Rend Collective. “It’s not tame and that’s part of the wild Irish Spiritual tradition we were born into. We attempt to reclaim the Irish tradition of the ‘rebel song’ for the Kingdom of Christ.” These two songs complement each other as a testament to the band’s passion…
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Elevation Worship & Pastor Steven Furtick Announce 20025 ‘Elevation Nights’ Tour
NASHVILLE, TN. (OCTOBER 02, 2024) GRAMMY® Award-winning group Elevation Worship and Pastor Steven Furtick announce the Elevation Nights Tour in 2025 featuring eight new arena dates. The tour will kick off on February 25th in Fort Worth, TX, and conclude on March 6th in Washington, DC. Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the public on October 14th. Sign up here to receive the presale code and purchase your tickets early from October 10th through October 13th. “We believe that a moment in God’s presence at Elevation Nights can be life-changing for someone,” shares Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown. “Watching how God shows up each night as we worship…
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MŌRIAH Set To Release New Single ‘Hasta Mañana’ October 4th.
ASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2024) MŌRIAH — whose Mexican heritage is evident in her work as an actress, producer (music and film), recording artist and songwriter — delivers the first track from her forthcoming LP, due out in 2025. “‘Hasta Mañana’ brings the dusty sound of a Juarez, Mexico Mariachi band and the classic country tones of Nashville’s finest session players into one magical place. This song is a taste of the two worlds that live inside of me and so many second and third generation Mexican-Americans,” says MŌRIAH. “During Hispanic Heritage month, I wanted to celebrate my lineage through music. It’s only by the sacrifice of my grandparents and…
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Australian Songwriter Jon Seccombe Talks New Songs Available For Churches To Use
Australian songwriter Jon Seccombe talked to us about his latest songs that just released — ‘Sing To God‘ and ‘How Sweet The Name.’ The songs are crafted for church worship and set to uplift congregations with their captivating melodies and deeply scriptural lyrics. Jon also talked to us about the changes in Church music over the past several decades, his Christmas carols, the artwork featured on his music’s visuals, and more. Jon Seccombe is pleased to announce the release of two superb new songs for church worship services. With their emphasis on beautiful melodies and poetic, scriptural lyrics, churches will love singing these songs and find them accessible and…
