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Nate Parrish Releases New Single ‘Bad Excuse’
FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Punk rocker, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nate Parrish’s latest track “Bad Excuse” came out swinging today. “Bad Excuse” is the first track from an upcoming full-length album, due out later in 2024. Like much of Parrish’s music, it’s positioned as sacredly subversive. “‘Bad Excuse’ is a call to speak truth to power, whether it’s a political, religious or social system,” the songwriter reveals. “I believe it’s vital that we use our voice to speak for not only ourselves, but those who can’t speak for themselves. If you’re like me, you often feel helpless watching those in power get away with corruption while they offer another…
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Steven Malcolm Releases New Full-Length Album ‘Boats’
IVAV recording artist Steven Malcolm braves uncharted waters on BOATS, officially dropping anchor today (2/23). Fans can listen to the complete album HERE. Additionally, Malcolm is premiering a brand new music video for standout selection “Nothing Into Something.” An acronym for “Based On A Truth Story,” BOATS transports listeners to a utopia of Malcolm’s own creation. On an introspective island where the truth of God’s Word meets our humanity, the concept record explores tales of brokenness and subsequent redemption that have shaped the hip-hop leader’s own story. The imaginative 16-track collection washes ashore with spiritual workout and Top 10 single “Cardio,” pulsating, wilderness playbook “40” and the aforementioned autobiographical…
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Jason Nelson Scores Best First-Week Streaming Numbers of His Career
One of Christian music’s most incomparable voices, Jason Nelson, has scored his best first-week digital streams tally with the new song, “Yahweh,” (Jaelyn / Tyscot / Fair Trade). The worship ballad features the dynamic GRAMMY® Award nominated vocalist, Melvin Crispell III, and has garnered over 123,000 first week digital streams. By contrast, Nelson’s 2021smash, “Residue,” earned 61,000 first week streams. “Yahweh is a song that speaks to how God created humanity and as a result breathed life into us,” Nelson says. “it speaks to the core theme of the entire album, which is revival and life with God. Once everyone is able to hear the full project, they’ll understand why…
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Dorinda Clark-Cole, Jonathan McReynolds To Be Honored at BMI’s Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
(ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 22, 2024) BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel at the 2024 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, March 28th. Gospel legend and world-renowned evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole will receive the evening’s highest honor as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of her illustrious career spanning over 50 years and incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. Jonathan McReynolds will receive the BMI Champion Award for his exceptional artistry and impact on Gospel music, marking the first time this accolade has been presented at this ceremony. The private event will be…
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Brandon Lake Announces Jon Foreman Will Join Spring Arena Tour
NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 19, 2024) GRAMMY®-Award Winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake announces Jon Foreman to join Spring 2024 tour dates as special guest. The Tear Off The Roof Tour marks the beginning of a new, exciting season for Lake. The 20-city tour will kick-off on March 7 in Birmingham, Ala. and will stop in Memphis, Tenn., Toronto, Brooklyn, N.Y., Jacksonville, Fla., Orlando, Fla., and many other cities before the final show in his hometown, Charleston, SC. Tickets are selling fast with multiple stops already sold out. “I’ve been a big fan of Jon Foreman for years, so I am pumped to include him on this tour,” says Brandon Lake. “I’m praying…
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Sean Rodriguez | ‘The Unbelievable’ (acoustic)
Christian pop singer/songwriter Sean Rodriguez stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this acoustic performance of his single ‘The Unbelievable.’ Sean also talked to us about no longer using his SeanBE stage name, his new music, tour plans, being featured in an upcoming movie, and more. The post Sean Rodriguez | ‘The Unbelievable’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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GRAMMY-winner Cory Henry Releases Two New Singles From Upcoming Album
Los Angeles, CA (February 20, 2024) Multi GRAMMY®-winning singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and keyboard master Cory Henry released two new singles “Burdens Down” (feat. Eric Gales) and “Go to God in Prayer” (feat. Dr. Janice McDonald, Cory’s Grandmother) on February 18th. The songs, which are available now with digital pre-order, are the first from his upcoming and first-ever Gospel album CHURCH. Scheduled for release on Sunday, February 25th, Henry embodied his musical experiences growing up in Brooklyn, New York’s Unity Temple Church into a 23-track album. The record, which features appearances from Raphael Saadiq, The Ton3, Robert Randolph, and gospel legends Donnie McClurkin, John P. Kee, Kierra Sheard and Kim…
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Consumed By Fire Announces Second Leg Of First Things First Tour (Unplugged)
February 21st, 2024 – Nashville, TN Red Street Records’ rising CCM group Consumed By Fire announces the second leg of their headlining tour, First Things First Tour (Unplugged). Sponsored by Holt International, the band will bring a stripped down, acoustic show to over twenty cities across fifteen states with additional bookings expected in the weeks to come. The tour, named after their recent #2 charted single “First Things First,” and sophomore First Things First album, will be offered almost entirely free of charge with the exception of a few select dates. Band member Jordan Ward shares, “We’re so fired up to get back out on the road with leg 2…
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What Makes All the Difference
“Shh…” is what my insides wanted to yell to the kids upstairs. The last thing I wanted was for them to mess up my friend’s husband’s Zoom call. He needed quiet. So, we shuttled the kids downstairs. Before long, the hour passed and the man — done with his video that was conducted one flight above the absolute ball the kids were having downstairs — said he was leaving the house. Oh no. Did we wreck his call? Were we too loud? “Bye,” my friend atold him as he headed out the door, adding something like, “I’m glad your Zoom call is done.” He laughed an odd laugh. And at…
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Howard Gripp Releases New Single
Christian music artist Howard Gripp, who currently resides in middle Wisconsin, has released his new single “He Rescued Me.” “‘He Rescued Me’ is my salvation song. When I was at my lowest and was ready to end it all, I surrendered my life to Jesus and have never looked back”, explains Howard. “It is my salvation song, but I am sure there are many people that have gone through the same thing or are in the same spot I was, that may help them find their salvation.” Originally a rock n’ roller, now fully in the Christian Contemporary/Rock world, Howard has strong, inspirational messages designed to touch your soul and…
