Texas nu-metal band Relent has announced the release of their highly anticipated Rockfest Records sophomore album, Heavy. The album will be available through all major outlets on October 1. “Heavy is an anthem for the hurting,” the band explains. “It’s a story of trauma, tribulation, and therapy. Where so many have been silenced, Heavy has a way of speaking for those by capturing silent screams and putting them on paper. It’s always comforting to know someone has heard your cries, but it’s a much deeper emotion when someone feels your pain. Suddenly the world doesn’t seem so dark, and even if you don’t see a light at the end of…

Michael W. Smith recently detailed the rock bottom moment that led him out of a drug and alcohol addiction and into lifelong ministry. In a conversation on the Trevor Talks podcast, Michael W. Smith candidly reflected on a period in his late teens when he fell into partying in the Nashville music scene. “I was deceived,” he reflects in hindsight. “The cool thing was, my mom and dad never condemned me. They never raised their voices at me. I was met with kindness and love. I’m having this interview because of the prayers of my mom and dad.” The legendary Christian musician and songwriter went on to share about the…

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Chris Renzema released his third full-length and second Centricity Music album, Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart. It’s available now at digital and streaming outlets everywhere. The album features lyrics that cut to the bone while singing about hope and echoing the universality of both pain and praise. The progression to the new album began with more than 36 million audio streams of Renzema’s independent project, I’ll Be The Branches, which was a personal but less autobiographical worship album. This recording was followed by his sophomore album, the Centricity Music debut Let The Ground Rest. The album sparked more than 90 million streams and began…

The Jesus Music, A Kingdom Story Company documentary film directed by Andrew and John Erwin, is already receiving praise for its fascinating interpretation of the Christian Contemporary Music movement. The release is in conjunction with KLOVE Films and Southland Studios. The Jesus Music features artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Michael Tait, and many more. The Jesus Music documentary tells the untold story of how Christian music became a worldwide phenomenon. Lionsgate’s nationwide release is set for October 1, and tickets go on sale at all ticket outlets at midnight on Wednesday, September 8. Get your tickets here.[…]

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week (September 5-11), the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae shared that he, too, has suffered from crippling depression. In this riveting video posted on his YouTube channel, Lecrae, a survivor of sexual, verbal, and physical abuse, reveals that in 2018, he woke up after a night of binge drinking in clinical depression. He also shared how he dealt with deep wounds from his childhood and the journey that has led to his personal restoration. You can watch the video here. Please share and post these clips; they may resonate with someone. If you suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts, there are people standing by…

On September 10, rock artists will be hosting a benefit concert in honor of National Suicide Prevention Day. They are teaming up with HeartSupport for the Choose Life live stream event. The event will be taking place on Twitch, and it will begin at 5 pm (ET) this Friday. The live stream will feature a mix of interviews and performances, and it will be headlined by Lacey Sturm and the nu-metal band Love and Death. Prominent voices such as Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red, Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire, The Protest, Relent, and others will be featured. You can RSVP for the event now by clicking here. “I…

Over the weekend on social media, Apollo LTD announced that their latest single, “Sunday Morning Feeling,” was featured in a new commercial for Baylor University. The ad aired on Saturday during the Baylor versus Texas State game on ESPN+. The duo shared a video on Facebook and Instagram sharing their excitement about the commercial, and you can watch it now by clicking here. Earlier this year, Apollo LTD released their latest album, Nothing is Ordinary. Everything is Beautiful., featuring their song “Sunday Morning Feeling.” The 14-song album is available now, and you can listen to it here.[…]

This week on social media, Danny Gokey announced that he will be launching a new podcast this Monday called Livin’ la Vida Gokey. The podcast will feature his wife, Leyicet, and it will be available on AccessMore.com. “Join us this Monday for the launch of our first episode, where we talk about everything Gokey,” Danny posted. “Our lives, our walk with Jesus, our family, and tons of crazy stories that have never been shared.” For more information and to listen to the podcast, click here.[…]