5x GRAMMY-nominated artist Crowder earned the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Chart this week with “God Really Loves Us” featuring Dante Bowe and Maverick City Music. This marks the first career chart-topping hit on this chart for Crowder, showcasing the genre-bending musician’s unmatched versatility. In addition to topping the Hot Gospel Songs Chart, “God Really Loves Us” is also climbing the Christian radio charts, and it sits Top 10 this week on the Hot Christian Songs Chart. It is Crowder’s third radio single from his 2021 album ‘Milk & Honey,’ with “Good God Almighty” and “In The House” both reaching the #1 spot at Christian Radio…

NASHVILLE, TENN. (MARCH 17, 2023) A brand new single, “Look To The Lamb,” from Jesus Culture is now available with Lindy Cofer and Bryan & Katie Torwalt. “‘Look To The Lamb’ felt like a Holy moment both in the writing room and throughout the recording process,” shares Jesus Culture’s Bryan Torwalt. “Our hope and prayers are that there will be lots of Holy moments in people’s cars and living rooms and churches as they listen to and worship with this song.” Lindy Cofer adds, “This song came from a heart cry to simply behold Jesus. We live in a day where distractions are all around us, but as the Church,…

Nashville, Tenn. (March 17, 2023) Iconic multi-platinum, singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith is releasing an extended version of his album Worship Forever, including instrumental versions of each song. Re-imagined to honor his #1 highest-selling album of all time, the record featured a full symphony orchestra and special appearances by Amy Grant, Matt Redman and Tauren Wells. Today, Smith allows the listener to worship in a different way by releasing the incredible instrumental versions for each track on Worship Forever (Extended Edition). “Releasing this extended version of Worship Forever was really personal to me. I find that intimacy, prayer and meditation with the Father goes very deep when listening to…

Red Street Records Christian band Consumed By Fire releases their long-awaited EP, First Things First, available everywhere today (3.17.23). The EP follows the band’s massively successful radio single, “First Things First,” which has reached No. 7 on the Christian radio charts and continues to climb as the first top 10 single for Red Street Records. Band member Jordan Ward shares his enthusiasm for the EP, saying, “We’re so fired up for this collection of songs to be released! We’re just praying and believing that people will be filled with hope and that their faith will be stirred as they sing these songs over themselves and their families!” The six-song project…

17 March 2023 – Nashville, TN Along with celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day with the world, Irish-born singer/songwriter Benjamin William Hastings drops a deluxe version of his self-titled project today. Titled Benjamin William Hastings (And Then Some) courtesy of Capitol CMG/Invorto, the album also introduces a new track, “Dragons.” The deluxe LP offers 39 songs, which includes live and acoustic versions from Hastings’ highly-acclaimed November 2022 debut. “25 songs on an album just weren’t enough, so I went and added a new song called ‘Dragons’ and a bunch of live and acoustic versions from the original 25 songs,” explains Benjamin William Hastings. “I am excited to put this out into the…

17 March 2023 – Nashville, TN Red Street Records recording artist Cade Thompson releases the final lead-up track to his sophomore album, Empty Room, titled “Tears” alongside a music video. Available everywhere, the track comes just weeks after he made a splash with his upbeat and energetic “Good God” and is the sixth release leading into the long-awaited 12-track album, available April 14. Sharing the inspiration behind “Tears,” Thompson explains, “Most of my songs start with stories from my life or the people I meet. This song was no different, except that it took on a deeper meaning when I shared it with my mom. She said, ‘Cade I’m not…

Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD releases its first single and video of 2023, “Redemption Song.” The song follows the duo’s Billboard No. 1 radio single “Sunday Morning Feeling (Feat. Ryan Stevenson)” and Top 25 hit “Soul Worth Saving.“ Going to radio May 19, “Redemption Song” was written by Apollo LTD’s Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark along with GRAMMY-nominated songwriters Hank Bentley and Jeff Pardo. “‘Redemption Song’s’ message is clear: God is still in the business of redeeming our stories,” says Phillips. “Regardless of our past, regardless of our failures and our shortcomings, God is faithful to use our story for the Glory of the Kingdom of God. This…

Christian singer Tasha Layton is set to release her debut book Look What You’ve Done this Tuesday (3.21.23)! We talked to her about the book, touring with her family on the current Hits Deep Tour, progress on her next record and more! Tasha reveals intimate stories from her incredible spiritual and musical journey and the lies that she had to confront along the way. Delivered from suicidal thoughts and catatonic depression, Tasha now walks in the joy and freedom of Jesus and inspires others to recognize God’s presence in both the highs and the lows of their life. Growing up in rural South Carolina, Tasha never dared dream that she…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. In celebration of Friday’s release of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs (Live), renowned worship trailblazers Shane & Shane will host a livestream this Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 pm CT to premier the video of the complete live recording. Streaming on the duo’s YouTube and Facebook channels, the free watch party will include a special message from Shane & Shane. Releasing March 17, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs (Live) was recorded at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and captures a powerful night of worship with students. The 10-song set was produced by Bryan Fowler (TobyMac, Chris Tomlin) along with Shane Barnard, who also co-wrote each track.  Among the project’s highlights are two newly penned songs: debut single “You’ve…

The 4th annual Grizzly Awards will stream live on YouTube on March 25, featuring performances by Zahna, Nate Parrish and Rusty Shipp. Special segments will be presented by Petra’s John Schlitt and Disciple’s Joey West. “We’re so excited to welcome talented individuals from across this beautiful, diverse family of faith-based rock and metal,” the Grizzly Awards cofounders share. “Every performance is truly of the highest caliber. We have a few special segments that will hopefully be both meaningful and fun. And we can’t wait to see the community that we know will be engaging in the comments! Every one of you is a part of the night too.” In addition…