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Matt Crocker of Hillsong United to Release Debut Album
Matt Crocker, the longstanding member and vocalist of Hillsong UNITED and Hillsong Worship, is set to release his solo music debut album titled interlude on June 27, for which pre-orders are now live. Produced by Michael Guy Chislett (Hillsong UNITED) and Aaron Hollinger (Hillsong Young & Free), the anticipated 11-track collection weaves Crocker’s love of worship and lyrics with his passion for alternative genres of music. Fans have already fueled excitement for Crocker’s new music by streaming his first three singles “hallelujah,” “love me as i am” and “JESUS” more than 1 million times combined since releasing the songs over the last two months. As one of the most celebrated…
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Jonathan Nelson Returns With New Single
Jonathan Nelson, the acclaimed songwriter behind some of the church’s most beloved anthems for more than 20 years, returns with a powerful new single, ‘When I Think (I Thank),’ just in time for your summer playlist.This song of gratitude is the product of a Pop Up Night of Worship that was recorded live in Baltimore ironically on the first day of Spring this year. Nelson’s new song, “When I Think (I Thank),” is a heartfelt tribute to his father, Bishop James D. Nelson Sr. For years, Bishop Nelson inspired his congregation with the phrase, “Think about it and thank about it!”–a saying that would instantly ignite praise and worship. One…
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The Christian Festival Association Celebrates the Start of the Summer Festival Season
Over the last weekend, the Christian Festival Association (CFA), comprised of North America’s leading Christian music festivals, celebrated the start of the summer festival season as their member festival Resound Fest kicked off the first member festival of the year in Bethany, MO. “We as a CFA are excited to kick off this 2025 festival season,” said Christian Festival Association Executive Director Julie Ten Haken. “All of our member festivals happening this summer provide a great opportunity for families and friends to come together and experience community, belonging, and the love of Jesus. You don’t want to miss this. Make plans now to find a festival near you this summer!”…
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XIII Minutes Drops Acoustic Single
Following the studio version and instrumental release of “Stay,” XIII Minutes continues their Summer of Stay campaign with a stripped-back acoustic take on the fan-favorite track, out today. Trading the band’s signature punch for raw vulnerability, the acoustic version of “Stay” reveals a different side of XIII Minutes–one that leans into reflective melodies and emotional resonance. The lyrics take center stage in this arrangement, inviting listeners to sit with the tension, healing, and hope that pulse beneath the surface of the song. “Our goal with each version of ‘Stay’ is to give people another reason to return to the message,” the band shares. “This acoustic version captures the heart behind…
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HOMECOMING Announces the Release of New Song
Canadian worship collective HOMECOMING released their heartfelt new single “the cost (given for us)” today. Overflowing with deep gratitude and awe for Jesus’ sacrifice, the song powerfully declares how, though undeserving, believers are saved and washed clean by a mercy they could never earn. In the opening verse, the lyrics express this profound truth “You took my place, how can it be? By your grace I’m saved. I did not deserve Your mercy. Your blood washed me clean.” The song then brings listeners to their knees at the cross, overwhelmed by grace, declaring, “I am down on my knees at the cross. I cannot imagine the cost of Your love…
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Mac to the Future? Third Day Countdown Teases Potential Reunion
There’s something in the air—and it feels like a consuming fire from Georgia. A cryptic countdown timer has appeared on ThirdDay.com, and fans are buzzing with one burning question: Is this the start of a Third Day reunion? The clock is ticking down to next Wednesday, and while no official statement has been released, the timing—and the silence—is just loud enough to suggest something big is brewing. Could it be a full-blown reunion tour? A new studio album? Or are we in for something more symbolic, like a tribute livestream or legacy box set? Here’s what we know: Mac Powell, the unmistakable voice of Third Day, recently graced the stage…
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Steven Malcolm Releases New Single ‘One You’ Featuring Parris Chariz
Nashville, Tenn. (June 13, 2025) Curb Records recording artist Steven Malcolm declares the only source of truth and hope on “One You,” out today (6/13). Featuring hip hop artist Parris Chariz, the smooth track spreads a message that resonates worldwide – real peace and identity can only be found in the One that never changes. Born out of a moment of deep reflection on the chaos of today’s world, where truth feels blurred by fake news, misleading social media, and the constant pressure to chase clout, “One You” stands as a bold declaration that there’s only one true God. Both personal testimony and cultural wake-up call, listeners are reminded that…
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What Actually Changed My Life
If you’re reading this, you’re not after surface-level faith. You want real change—more of Jesus, more love, more power, more of the Spirit alive in you. You want to stop just hearing the Word and start walking it out. If that’s you—I see you. I’ve been you. Maybe you’re tired. Needing breakthrough. Longing to hear God more clearly. Craving healing—real healing—not just coping. You want to love God fully, like Scripture says, but wounds, habits, and life keep getting in the way. That was me too. Until one thing finally changed everything: Powerful. Unfiltered. Prayer. Not the kind you open or close meetings with. Not the distracted, mind-wandering kind. I’m…
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Megan Woods & Katy Nichole: One Truth, Two Paths
Two of Christian music’s most talked-about young artists—Katy Nichole and Megan Woods—just dropped brand-new songs. Stylistically, they couldn’t be more different, but thematically, they’re surprisingly aligned. Both are 24 and riding the wave of breakout success, yet their latest releases reveal two unique artistic paths—one leaning into sweeping pop emotion, the other turning up the guitars. And both are courageously engaging with something Christian music has always wrestled with: doubt. Megan Woods Let’s start with Megan Woods. Her debut single, “The Truth,” was everything Christian radio could hope for—clean, clear, vertical, and grounded in identity in Christ. It hit No. 1 across multiple formats, earned more than 60 million streams,…
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God Only Knows: A CCM Tribute to Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys and one of the most influential songwriters in American history, passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 82. With him goes the final chapter of the original Wilson brothers—Dennis, Carl, and now Brian—whose harmonies helped define a generation. Yet for many Christian artists and fans, the influence of Wilson’s music goes far beyond the surf and sand. The Beach Boys are often mentioned as one of the few “approved” secular bands allowed in strict Christian households. Their lyrics—rarely profane or political—offered a sun-soaked soundtrack that could safely ride alongside your road trip to Orlando listening to Z88.3 in the family…





























