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Josiah Queen Teams Up With Brandon Lake On New Single ‘Can’t Steal My Joy’
Breakout artist Josiah Queen ushers in 2025 with the exuberant new anthem “Can’t Steal My Joy” ft. 5x GRAMMY® Award winner Brandon Lake. The track marks the young Tampa native’s first release since signing to Capitol Records/Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG). Queen and Lake wrote the inspiring song with Hank Bentley and Jacob Sooter, who produced. Queen racked up over five million combined views as he teased the single in the lead-up to its release. “This song came from the idea that our joy isn’t dependent on the situations we face in our lives,” explains Josiah Queen. “It says in the Bible ‘the joy of the Lord is our…
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PHOTOS: Winter Jam 2025 (Jacksonville, Florida 1.12.25)
Christian music’s premier tour, Winter Jam, brought an electrifying night of worship and music to Jacksonville, Florida, on January 12th. The 2025 lineup features powerhouse performances by Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, NewSong, and Micah Tyler, along with inspiring messages from speaker Zane Black. Fans packed the venue to experience this unique tour, which began January 10 and will visit 38 cities before concluding on March 23 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Founded by NewSong over 20 years ago, Winter Jam continues its mission of accessibility by forgoing traditional ticket sales in favor of a simple donation at the door. Check out our gallery from Shelley Bressman below: The post…
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Christian Rock Band Brightstar Releases Debut Single ‘Fading Echoes’
January 13, 2025 Brightstar, a dynamic rock band founded in 2024 by principal songwriter Adam Wood and lead co-vocalist Jessi Enyiaku, is set to make waves in the music industry with their emotionally resonant sound. Drawing inspiration from bands like Evanescence, Brightstar offers a unique twist that connects deeply with listeners. Their debut single, “Fading Echoes,” released digitally in January 2025, has garnered widespread acclaim for its heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals. Produced by Dan Schmalz of Artist First Productions and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Brad Blackwood, the track showcases the band’s commitment to quality and emotional depth. While both Wood and Enyiaku are open about their faith and…
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South African Gospel Reggae Artist Samuel Suh Releases New Single ‘Grateful’
Gospel Reggae artist Samuel Suh has just released his latest single, “Grateful,” a heartfelt song of thanksgiving to the Creator. In this uplifting track, Samuel Suh blends reggae rhythms with powerful lyrics that encourage us to appreciate the gift of life and the divine guidance we receive, even in our darkest moments. The track was produced by Alann Ulises and mixed and mastered by Phonetic. The post South African Gospel Reggae Artist Samuel Suh Releases New Single ‘Grateful’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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GRAMMY-Nominated Gospel Artist William Murphy Releases New Single ‘Double’
January 10, 2025 GRAMMY® and Dove Award-nominated, Stellar Award-winning artist William Murphy releases his new single, “Double,” now available on all major streaming platforms. The song is a powerful declaration of encouragement and faith, reminding listeners that their best days are ahead. “Double” serves as an anthem for those who have endured challenges, declaring God’s promise of abundant blessings and restoration. The song conveys themes of hope, renewal, and the assurance that God has great plans in store for those who trust Him. “This song is a testament to God’s faithfulness and His promise to restore and bless beyond measure,” shares William Murphy. “I hope ‘Double’ encourages everyone who…
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StowTown Worship Announces Upcoming Live Album
Capturing a fresh new spirit of worship that spans genres and unites generations, StowTown Worship Live From Praisefest Branson, Volume 1 arrives January 17. The impassioned collection features 11 timeless hymns and congregational favorites showcasing some of Christian music’s most esteemed worship leaders. Recorded live at Branson, Missouri’s Praisefest–a beloved annual gathering drawing attendees from around the country–the project is imbued with joyful authenticity as Dove Award-winning powerhouse vocalist TaRanda Greene; Gospel icon Alvin Slaughter; Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and worship leader Travis Cottrell; and multi-faceted vocalist and pastor Charles Billingsley join forces to steward the heartfelt worship set. The Greene-led album opener, an infectious new arrangement of the ever-potent hymn…
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Anya Lee’s New Single is A Triumphant Anthem of Faith and Resilience
NRT Music is excited to announce the release of Anya Lee’s powerful new single, “Back Again,” available now. Written by Anya Lee, John Chisum, and Coby James, the song is a stunning reflection of survival, faith, and renewal. “Back Again” encapsulates Anya Lee’s incredible journey after a near-death experience on the Appalachian Trail in 2019. Found frozen and presumed gone after suffering hypothermia, she was miraculously revived in the ER. That life-altering moment became a pivotal testimony of God’s grace, fueling Anya Lee’s unwavering faith and inspiring her music. The single’s anthemic chorus resounds with her fearless new outlook “Never done, never down and out again… I’m a warrior, I’m…
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Sidewalk Prophets Releases New Single Ahead of Upcoming Album
Curb Records band Sidewalk Prophets finds purpose in the pain on new song, “Father, Let It Be,” available today (1/10)–listen here, and watch the accompanying performance video here. The anthemic original swells with the hope that suffering isn’t in vain and offers another glimpse into the award-winning group’s fifth studio album, Looking Up, set for release Feb. 14, 2025. Fans can pre-add, pre-save or pre-order the forthcoming project here. “The more I live, the more I realize that asking for help, relying on loved ones, surrendering my will to the God that made the stars, and yet, somehow knows my name–that’s true strength,” shares Sidewalk Prophets frontman Dave Frey of…
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Rachel Purcell Releases Debut Centricity Music Radio Single
Muscle Shoals, AL native, songwriter and dynamic vocalist Rachel Purcell releases her debut Centricity Music radio single, “Show Up,” which is available now at streaming and digital outlets worldwide today (Jan. 10) via https//rachelpurcell.lnk.to/ShowUp. Mirroring Purcell’s personality with an upbeat melody and optimistic lyrics, “Show Up” grasps fans with the relatable yearning for God to make Himself known in the midst of the ordinary. This song serves as the first big step in Purcell’s move to Christian music after years of critically-acclaimed success in the country genre under maiden name Rachel Wammack. Purcell, a lifelong Christian music fan who grew up singing in church, co-wrote “Show Up” with Trannie Anderson…
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Natalie Layne Drops New Single Ahead of Debut Album
Soul-inspired pop singer/songwriter, pianist, worship leader and producer Natalie Layne announces the February 21 release of her Centricity Music debut album, All Joy, which is available to pre-order/save now from https//natalielaynemusic.lnk.to/AllJoy. The full length, 13-song recording radiates joy, embedding deep, theologically rich lyrics into melodies that evoke delight, finding joy and gratitude even in the midst of life’s challenges. Produced by Layne, Jeff Pardo, David Spencer, Chris Clayton, Jay Speight and Christian Hale, All Joy straddles the line between contemplative pop and a rare blend of jazz and funk all rolled into one. With Layne’s signature piano guiding her sonic instincts, the album includes The Recording Academy’s “Positive Vibes Only”…





























