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VIDEO PREMIERE Big Dismal Here In My Heart
On Friday, November 15, Big Dismal returns with a new rock ballad that is sure to appear on many playlists, and rock radio charts, in the coming weeks. NewReleaseToday is premiering the music video today and giving fans a first-listen opportunity of “Here In My Heart” a day before its release. “Here in My Heart” is a powerful reflection on love, resilience, and healing. It expresses how we carry the memory and presence of someone special through every challenge, finding strength in their love even during dark times. Though we may feel broken, their influence helps us to heal and see things in a new light. This song is a…
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Carly Ann Taylor Finds God’s Faithfulness in New Single
For rising artist Carly Ann Taylor, inspiration has often come from seeing God through the challenges she’s faced. This was true of her debut EP Changing My Story, and is again the case with her new Matthew 6-based single “Why Should I Worry” available today (November 15) on all streaming platforms. Produced by David Cook (Phil Wickham, Forrest Frank, Tate McRae), “Why Should I Worry” marks a new season for Carly Ann. After graduating from college, she battled self-doubt and depression, questioning what she was supposed to do next with her life and career. Through the support and encouragement of her family–especially her mom–she sought in Scripture for comfort and…
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NYT Best-Selling Author, Podcaster Annie F. Downs Celebrates Milestone Year
Nashville, Tenn. (November 13, 2024) New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcast host Annie F. Downs is celebrating a milestone year that includes impact far beyond anything the entrepreneur could have ever imagined. Downs recently hit 100 million downloads of her K-LOVE Fan Award nominated “That Sounds Fun” podcast, which turned double-digits in 2024. To honor a decade of the flagship show for Downs’ growing That Sounds Fun Podcast Network, the Georgia native hosted an entire weekend exclusively for fans from all over the country, who traveled to Music City for meetups, sweet treats, special guests, photo ops and even a little confetti. Downs capped the multi-day event with…
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GRAMMY Winner Kaya Jones Releases New Holiday Single ‘Wrap Me For Christmas’
[MIAMI – 11/13/2024] Grammy-winner Kaya Jones took a break from media appearances discussing P. Diddy and industry abuse to film a festive video for her new Christmas single, now appearing on The Christmas Channel. The lighthearted video for Kaya’s song, “Wrap Me For Christmas” was recorded between interviews with several media outlets discussing the abuse she endured as a member of The Pussycat Dolls. In the midst of a heavy week reliving darker moments from her time in the music industry, she was thrilled to have an opportunity to lean into God and share a message of positivity. “Ironically, we filmed it while the world was talking about the Diddy…
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Oak Ridge Boy’s Celebrate Joe Bonsall’s Final Book ‘I See Myself’
Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and The Oak Ridge Boys member Joe Bonsall’s latest and final book ‘I See Myself: Musings and Memories of a Blessed Life’ is now available. Joe’s family, friends and band members gathered together in Nashville to share memories of Joe and he made a special video appearance with a video he recorded prior to his death. “‘I See Myself’ is just a collection of visions as I have searched through my mental archives, and they have manifested themselves, reminding me of a life well lived. I have simply followed the leads and written stuff down. I hope these little musings and memories…
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Van Zant Drops Lyric Video for ‘Warrior’ from Upcoming Album Out November 22
(NASHVILLE, TN) Southern rock icons Van Zant have released the new single, “Warrior,” from their upcoming album, Always Look Up — available everywhere November 22, 2024 from Frontiers Music SRL. Van Zant, made up of .38 Special co-founder Donnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant, has reunited and returned to the studio for what will be their first new album in nearly two decades. Always Look Up will also mark the duo’s first foray into Christian music, while holding firm to their southern rock roots. “As Christians our job is to go out and to shout to the world with God’s truth,” says Donnie. “We’ve…
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Mark D. Conklin Scores First GRAMMY Nomination For ‘The Gospel According To Mark’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Gospel According to Mark, a thematically-inspired song and spoken word collection from acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark D. Conklin, has earned a 2025 GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album. Joining releases from such diverse artists as The Nelons, Authentic Unlimited, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, and Cory Henry in the category, Conklin’s expansive 24-track StowTown Records set features a who’s who of Gospel, soul and country music luminaries. Writing or co-penning all 12 of the album’s musical selections, Conklin produced The Gospel According to Mark along with GRAMMY winner Mark Prentice. Offering fresh perspective on the New Testament book of Mark, the project realizes Conklin’s long-held desire to…
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CCM PREMIERE: Sweet Comfort Band – ‘Do I Say Goodbye’ For ‘REAGAN: Songs Inspired By The Film’
When the producer of the REAGAN film approached dozens of legendary artists of the last 40 years with the idea of contributing a song inspired by the film, the result was an eclectic collection that will be released shortly in support of the film. CCM group Sweet Comfort Band has contributed the new song, “Do I Say Goodbye,” to REAGAN: Songs Inspired by the Film. “Do I Say Goodbye” was written by Sweet Comfort Band’s lead singer Bryan Duncan. REAGAN film and music producer Mark Joseph invited Duncan to read the script, watch the movie, and then contribute a song for the inspired by album which will be released soon.…
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Handling Broken Things…
The plant wasn’t even real; it was plastic. Maybe that’s why it wouldn’t stand upright. At the slightest sign of wind, the dang plant, and the pot it was in, would crash over. I’d walk outside and see it, yet again, knocked over. And, day after day, I picked it up. Except for this morning… Staring at a triangular piece broken off the side of the pot from the raging war of hard winds and repeated falls, I wondered what in the world I was doing. I decided, I can either watch this thing fall 1,000 more times, or I can get up and do something about it. Sometimes, we…
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TRIBL Records & Maverick City Music Publishing Celebrate Five 67th GRAMMY Nominations
(ATLANTA, GA) – November 11, 2024 Globally-acclaimed TRIBL Records and Maverick City Music Publishing celebrate five 67th GRAMMY Awards nominations across multiple Christian and Gospel categories. TRIBL’s nominations mark the most for an inspirational independent label this year, including JWLKRS Worship – TRIBL’s first external partner to receive a GRAMMY nomination. MAVERICK CITY MUSIC CEO, Jonathan Jay, and Insignia Co-Founder and CEO Norman Gyamfi share: “With today’s multiple GRAMMY nominations, we continue to be blown away by the global impact of our recorded music and publishing divisions. This year, our nominations expand beyond the brand of Maverick City to JWLRKS Worship and collaborative releases like ‘One Hallelujah’, demonstrating the strength…



























