AOH Music, worship division of New Jersey-based Array of Hope Ministry (composed of vocalist Brianne Nealon, drummer Jimmy Meier, and guitarist/producer Jack Garno) will release it’s new single “Abba Father” on all streaming platforms tomorrow!  However, today CCM Magazine has your first listen (and look) and the new performance video before it’s released elsewhere! The song marks the first single from the group’s upcoming debut EP Live At Ocean Way Nashville, set for release in May. “’Abba Father’ was written in a season when our hearts needed to be reminded of how powerful God Our Father is,” says the band. “By His Word alone, He created all things. This song…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 29, 2023) The Queen of Clean Comedy and the Recording Industry Association of America’s most decorated female comic, Chonda Pierce, today announced that her upcoming film, Roll With It, will premiere in theaters nationwide starting on May 9. The feature-length comedy weaves an inspiring (and hilarious) story of strength, survival, family values, and faith, with Pierce playing a single mother who, with help from her friends, readjusts to life after the loss of her husband. Roll With It premieres in over 750 theaters across the U.S. on May 9, 11, and 13 through Fathom Events. For Pierce, Roll With It is the latest project in a career…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Inspired as a healing prayer following a season of pain and suffering both in his own life and the world at large, acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist Jon Shabaglian’s “Symphony of Peace” is now available on streaming platforms. One of Shabaglian’s most personal tracks to date, the Sam Hart-produced song features recording artist, educator and activist Temitope, along with Psalmist Mission. A soaring anthem encouraging listeners to be instruments of reconciliation in a divided world, “Symphony of Peace” was written by Shabaglian, Temitope and Hart. The song’s tenderly emotive verses give way to a powerful proclamation of peace showcasing a choir of graduates from Shabaglian’s Psalmist Mission training…

Nashville-based Christian Americana singer-songwriter Alex Mabey stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this performance of her song ‘These Wings’ + the personal story behind the track. The post Alex Mabey | ‘These Wings’ (acoustic + story behind) appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Virginia Beach, VA (March 25, 2023) Award-winning Christian music veteran singer, songwriter, and author Matthew West brought his My Story Your Glory Tour to a sold-out crowd at Spring Branch Community Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia on March 25th. The concert was split into two parts. The first featured fan favorites including “Hello My Name Is,” “My Jesus,” which he co-wrote with Anne Wilson and Jeff Pardo, as well as “Nobody,” which he co-wrote with Mark Hall and Bernie Hermes. The second set featured only songs from the new double album My Story Your Glory complete with a new stage configuration resembling a cozy family room with a blue couch…

Christian trio Consumed By Fire talks to us about their new EP, the radio success of their current single ‘First Things First,’ the new music that is set to release later this year + the perks and challenges of being in a band with your brothers. BONUS: Consumed By Fire performs ‘First Things First’ in the CCM Cafe The post Consumed By Fire Talks New ‘First Things First’ EP appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Anchor Hymns is all about gathering to honor and join in the lineage of great songs of truth handed down over time. After two initial EPs presenting groovy, folk-driven versions of Church classics, the collective introduces their first original piece, ‘Sing, Sing, Sing‘. The new song carries the soulful essence that sets Anchor Hymns apart in the worship sphere. Led by Sarah Kroger, Jasmine Mullen, Antoine Bradford, and Dwan Hill, it might come across as an “odd choice” – in the words of collective founder Andrew Osenga – because its nature is not a congregational song but one about the importance of the hymnal tradition. Osenga continues, “‘Sing, Sing, Sing’…

(Provo, UT–March 26, 2023) DAVID, an animated feature film about the biblical story of DAVID, Israel’s warrior champion and king, has officially become the largest audience funded film production of all time. The company behind DAVID, Slingshot USA, have raised $49.7 million across all investment rounds, out of its $60.9 million required project budget. The film is planned for a worldwide theatrical release in 2025. The Chosen previously held the record from its season one raise of $11 million. “The funding success of DAVID is a perfect example of Angel Studios’ approach in allowing the audience to support exactly what they want to see” says Executive Producer and Slingshot USA…

 During their 4th annual livestream, The Grizzly Awards announced the winners of this year’s awards, honoring faith-based rock and metal released in the 2022 calendar year. The evening’s livestream featured performances by Zahna and Nesdam, Nate Parrish, and Rusty Shipp, with additional appearances by Joey West from Disciple, John Schlitt of Petra, and Les Carlson of Bloodgood. Grizzlies team members Trevor “Talks” Tyson, Cindy “Mothership” Blankenship, Mary Nikkel and Joel Burris cohosted the event. “As we’ve continued to find sustainable ways to make this event happen through a few really turbulent years in the world, we’re always most moved by the way that the community rallies to celebrate with us,”…