Collington has reimagined his new single “Fighting For Me” by playing it live in a California Redwood grove in his latest music video. The single version of “Fighting For Me” was produced by Jake Rye (Sanctus Real/Michigander). The duo spent time recording at Rye’s personal studio and sending each other files from across the country. The song’s melody originated from an older demo that was stuck in Collington’s head while considering songs to record. “I had had the chorus stuck in my head all morning. Which was weird because I hadn’t thought about the song in a while,” says Collington. “I was out running errands, and when I came home,…

Recently on social media, Christian rap/gospel artist and evangelist Maddie Rey announced that she released her new book titled Culture Cleanse Cleansing Ourselves of the Culture that We’ve Become So Well Adjusted to by Getting Back to the Word of God on June 30. “I believe this message of Culture Cleanse is a word for the body of Christ today! This book reflects on Romans 122 (MSG), ‘Do not become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking…,'” Maddie shared on Instagram. “The reality is that we have become well-adjusted and comfortable with the culture and the things of this world. It is time for…

As a mom, it is so easy to keep a mental tally of what the family needs. My son needs new shin guards after practice today. My daughter needs the light turned off on the remote and not on the wall at the end of the night. My husband needs a good dinner. I anticipate needs and I help. How might you, like me, anticipate needs? How might you step in to help people when they are down? How might you do for others what they need help doing? How might you emotionally cover others when they are down? How might you step in to save people? I have tended…

Chart-topping BEC recording artist Tasha Layton recently marked another first in a year filled with milestones with her debut at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. Layton performed her breakthrough single, “Into The Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK),” and her #1 smash, “Look What You’ve Done,” before the welcoming Opry audience. She joined CMA Award-winning country superstar Brett Eldredge, breakout hitmaker Lainey Wilson, and Grand Ole Opry members John Conlee and Riders In The Sky, among others, for the evening’s show. Before leaving the stage, Layton shared with Opry announcer Charlie Mattos how special it was to appear on the Grand Ole Opry, in part because her grandmother had been such…

“Rapha,” the impassioned new single from acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Stephen McWhirter and GRAMMY® and Stellar Award nominee Jason Clayborn, is now available from Lula Street Records (Integrity Music). Penned by the duo and produced by McWhirter, “Rapha” is an anthemic celebration of the name and nature of God the Healer. “The heart behind the song is a desire to strengthen our own trust in God as Healer–not just physically, but also emotionally and relationally–in our churches, in this country, and in the world,” shares McWhirter. “Having been radically healed from a drug addiction myself, I know God heals. However, my dad died of cancer and didn’t experience healing…

Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally released their first radio single of the year, “I Know You Can,” from Venture3Media (V3M). Available now at all major digital and streaming outlets, this is a song of remembering who God is and declaring that He can do anything. “What great confidence we can have, knowing that God is able to do anything!” exclaims worship leader Joth Hunt, who wrote and leads the song inspired by Romans 828. “If we look back over history, we can see the amazing miracles and displays of His power. Even when it seemed like all hope was lost, God came through!” Produced by GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning Jordan…

Recently, upcoming singer/songwriter Blessing Offor had the opportunity to perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Blessing performed his hit song “Brighter Days” from his debut EP of the same name. The performance was shown on June 20th’s episode of the show on ABC and is available to watch now on YouTube. Since signing to Chris Tomlin’s imprint label Bowyer & Bow, Blessing Offor has quickly become a name to watch. He released his debut EP in February 2022, which spawned his top 5 radio hit “Brighter Days.” He also had the opportunity to be featured on TobyMac’s recent single “The Goodness” from his upcoming album. Blessing is currently gearing up…

Recently on social media, Danny Gokey announced that he’ll be hitting the road this fall with Jordan Feliz and Tasha Layton on the Jesus People Tour. The tour will kick off on September 29 in Dayton, Ohio, and will wrap up on November 6 in Tampa, Florida. “So excited to announce that I’m heading out on the Jesus People Tour with my friends Jordan Feliz & Tasha Layton this fall,” Danny posted. “These are going to be such fun nights of music and worship, and I want to see you there!!” For more information and tickets, click here. A list of tour dates is below. September 29 Dayton, OH October…

Dallas-based singer/songwriter and worship leader Davy Flowers is celebrating two major milestones this week with the release of her full-length debut, I Was Loved, as well as the success of the record-breaking The Kingdom Tour, which currently ranks as one of Pollstar’s Live 75 top outings. Flowers’ highly anticipated debut from The Worship Initiative, I Was Loved, was produced by Shane Barnard (Shane & Shane) with two tracks produced by Bryan Fowler (TobyMac). A worshipful pop collection exuding intimate joyfulness, I Was Loved includes songwriting contributions from such names as Mia Fieldes, Sarah Reeves, and Lindy Conant, among others. Featuring 12 tracks–11 of which were co-penned by Flowers–the album opens…