Legendary Southern Gospel Group, Brian Free & Assurance announce the release of their two-disc 30th Anniversary Collection. The group will be having a Pandora Southern Gospel station takeover in celebration. They also have support from Apple Music on this release with the launch of an Essentials playlist as well as a re-discover launch from Amazon Music. The group is led by Brian Free, from Marietta, GA, along with Bill Shivers and Jake Anglin. For 30 years, the group has been successful in sharing the love of Christ with fans and believers all around the world. Brian Free shares, “It’s hard to believe that 30 years have passed since the Lord…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 21, 2023) AOH Music, (vocalist Brianne Nealon, drummer Jimmy Meier, and guitarist/producer Jack Garno) cries out for divine help with their new single “Heal Our World,” out now.  The song marks the second track from the New Jersey-based trio’s upcoming debut EP Live At Ocean Way Nashville, set for release in May. “God created this Earth for us to live and live abundantly, sharing in His overflowing love, grace and goodness,” says the band. “We are all called to honor God the Father and all the beauty He has created. ‘Heal Our World’ is a cry out to Jesus to come into our hearts and minds to…

Here I was talking to a group of people about taking thoughts captive, yet all I could hear in my mind as I spoke was: No one can understand you, Kelly. You’re not even making any sense. They don’t know what in the world you are saying. You sound stupid. You are talking way too long! You sound like, “Blah…Blah…Blah…” I was speaking, but hearing a barrage of criticism in my head. Ever been there? Maybe you are around a group of women and you hear, “You are not enough. No one likes you.” Maybe you are at work, talking in a meeting and you hear, “They all think your…

The Queen of Clean Comedy and the Recording Industry Association of America’s most decorated female comic, Chonda Pierce talks to us about her new movie ‘Roll With It.’ The feature-length comedy weaves an inspiring (and hilarious) story of strength, survival, family values, and faith. It’ll be in select theaters May 9, 11, and 13th. For Pierce, Roll With It is the latest project in a career whose highlights include platinum-certified comedy albums, regular performances at the Grand Ole Opry, and five Daytime Emmy nominations. She isn’t just the film’s lead actress. She’s one of its main creators, too, writing the original script with her late husband and serving as executive…

The Stellar Gospel Music Award nominated gospel act, Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers, have teamed up with gospel crooner, Jason Nelson, for a motivating new track, “Champion” (JayClay Music / Tyscot). The uplifting track is a solid mid-tempo with urban contemporary styling. The Baltimore, MD-based Nelson, who is known for his lush Billboard No. 1 gospel hits such as “Residue” and “Forever,” had crossed paths with Louisville, KY-based Clayborn at various music industry events over the years but they’d never worked together before. “It’s so crazy but a lot of people has always compared our vocal tones,” says Clayborn who’s best-known for writing Hezekiah Walker’s Grammy® award nominated 2016…

Christian singer/songwriter and worship leader Jon Shabaglian stopped by the CCM Cafe with TEMITOPE to perform their personal, new single ‘Symphony of Peace.‘ The track speaks to healing, growth, and unity in a time of division in our culture. The post Jon Shabaglian & Temitope | ‘Symphony of Peace’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Long-time Christian artist manager Scott Brickell stopped by the CCM Cafe to talk to us about his new book, The Business Behind the Song: Navigating a Career in the Music Industry (out April 25th). Brickell also shares some stories of being portrayed by Trace Adkins in the ‘I Can Only Imagine‘ movie, many tips for aspiring artists and more! The post Scott Brickell Talks New Book ‘The Business Behind the Song’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.