This week on social media, worship leader Brandon Lake shared that he and his wife Brittany are expecting their third child in August 2022. Brandon shared the exciting news in a video post featuring clips of him and Britney raising their two boys over the past few years. The announcement comes after a huge year for Brandon where he was featured on numerous projects. Included in his collabs throughout the past year are Bethel Music, Maverick City Music, Elevation Worship, The Chosen, and many others. You can share your congratulations with Brandon and Brittany now on their social media pages![…]

Today on social media, Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers shared that he was involved in a serious car accident. While he was driving to the airport heading to a show in Greeley, Colorado, Darren recounts that his truck lost all traction. It slid across both lanes and began sliding towards another vehicle on the opposite side of the road. “I couldn’t bear the thought of someone being hurt, so I did everything I could to flip my vehicle off the road, and that’s what I did,” Darren posted along with a picture of his flipped-over truck. “It is a miracle that I’m alive, I’m a little sore, but I…

Last night, I turned to my husband and said, “I feel like I hate myself.” Wow. These were bold and uncharacteristic words. Why was I thinking like this? Why did I feel so down this day? Why was the world was coming down on me? Not that much had changed from yesterday. In this moment, everything was heavy, my outlook was bleak and I didn’t have answers for my problems. I was angry — at me. Ever been there? You know there is a real enemy who is really coming against our soul, mind and heart in Christ Jesus. He doesn’t just play-lightly, he isn’t out there blowing bubbles or…

This week on social media, NEEDTOBREATHE announced that they’ll be hitting the road this spring for the Into The Mystery Acoustic Tour. Right off the heels of their 2021 fall tour, they’ll be embarking on their acoustic tour starting this April with singer/songwriter Patrick Droney. The Into The Mystery Acoustic Tour will kick off on April 18 in Winnipeg, Canada, and will hit cities around the United States like Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Knoxville. Tickets will go on sale for NEEDTOBREATHE’s Insiders fan club tomorrow (2/4) at noon (ET). Pre-sale will start Monday, February 7, and all other tickets will go on sale Friday, February 11. For more information,…

Gospel artist Jabari Johnson is in what many would call his “winning season” after winning a Stellar Award, performing “Try Jesus” with Tobe Nwigwe at the BET Awards, and earning his first #1 record on the Billboard Gospel National Airplay Chart for “Fixed Fight.” This Friday, February 4, Jabari Johnson will be releasing his latest album titled One Touch. The title track is an infectious and reflective song that recounts the well-known biblical story of the woman with an issue of blood. It cleverly tells the story and then draws the listener in to reflect on their own encounter with Jesus. Johnson’s powerful and gritty voice accompanied by his guitar…

Devastated by the damage from the December 10 tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky, Steven Curtis Chapman and Ricky Skaggs have organized a benefit concert on Sunday, February 20 at 7 pm at Heartland Church in Chapman’s hometown of Paducah, Kentucky. Chapman and Skaggs enlisted friends, Jason Crabb, Larry Stewart, and more for the lineup. All proceeds will benefit victims of the tornado via Samaritan’s Purse. To purchase tickets, click here. Blue Wolf Capital Partners, The State Group, and the family of companies throughout Kentucky (Rick’s Electric, Beltline Electric, Comstock Electric, and Delta Services) are pleased to sponsor the Kentucky tornado relief benefit concert. They are committed to helping this region fully…

This week on social media, new artist Emily Faith announced that she auditioned for American Idol and will be appearing on the show this month. “The news is officially out,” Emily shared on Instagram. “I’m so excited to announce that I auditioned for this season of American Idol! But the real question is… did I get that gold ticket?” You can catch Emily on season 20 of American Idol debuting on February 27 on ABC. Following the release of her fall 2021 debut EP Rebel, Emily Faith was nominated in the We Love Christian Music Awards for The Next Big Thing Award. She will be performing live at the awards…

The Oregon Catholic Press (OCP) has welcomed contemporary Christian artist and worship leader Thomas Muglia to their roster. The 23-year-old Arizona native is preparing to make his label debut with his forthcoming album I Have A Father, slated for release on February 25. Pre-order for the full-length project is live, and with each pre-order, the listener receives four instant gratis tracks in addition to a bonus song, “You’re Not Done,” given on the day of the album release. Produced by Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Third Day, Martha Wainwright, Matthew Mayfield) and recorded in Moak’s iconic studio The Smoakstack in Nashville, Tennessee, industry executives have taken note of the American Idol…