Shine Global Network

For years, Christian music artists have existed on the edges of CMA Fest. They’d pop up at songwriter rounds, make surprise appearances, or be spotted backstage hanging out with country stars. That has changed in recent years and this year it’s growing. If the 2026 CMA Fest schedule is proof of the boom in the ever expanding crossover between Christian and Country music. Leading the charge is Brandon Lake, who is bringing something completely unique to downtown Nashville: a Sunday morning worship gathering called Cowboy Church. Set for Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m. on the Chevy Riverfront Stage, the event is open to the public and promises to be one…

Award-winning worship leaders and songwriters Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhán King release their special collaborative album, Happy To Be Here, available everywhere today (Anotherland/Capitol CMG). Created during a 10-day studio session, Happy To Be Here captures the honesty, friendship, and faith shared by two longtime collaborators. What began as a simple idea of locking themselves in a studio together with little preparation and complete trust in God quickly became one of the most meaningful projects either artist has created. “This is honestly one of our favorite things we’ve ever done,” the two artists shared. The 12-track album leans deeply into connection, vulnerability, and reflection. Throughout the project, Hastings and King…

The 13th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards celebrated the biggest names in Christian entertainment at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House, honoring standout artists, entertainers, athletes, authors and content creators making an impact around the world. Hosted by GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle and author, podcaster and speaker Sadie Robertson Huff, the fan-voted event aired exclusively on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Friday, May 29th and and will re-air an encore showing June 5th at 730 and 10 PM ET on TBN and the TBN+ app. Among the evening’s biggest winners, Brandon Lake earned both Male Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year honors, while CeCe Winans took home…

“Briana is more than a title it’s a declaration,” says Bri Babineaux who burst on to the gospel music scene just over a decade ago with a series of dramatic, viral YouTube vocal performances that earned her a record deal and celebrity admirers such as Drake, Rihanna and Justin Bieber. Even Ye sampled her on his track “Lord, I Need You.” After earning over 300 million digital streams for her passionate songs of praise, Babineaux is now charting a soulful, new musical direction. On her first album in six years, Briana (Tyscot Records), the Louisiana native showcases a slick urban inspirational sound that is sure to broaden her appeal beyond…

Recently, indie pop/punk artist Grace Graber announced she is starting a brand new podcast with K-Love Radio through their podcast brand, AccessMore. The podcast titled, Breaking Through with Grace Graber, launched on May 3rd. It has featured artists like Stephen Stanley, Claire Leslie, & Sam Wesley, with more expected as episodes drop each Wednesday. You can listen now on all podcast platforms and on YouTube here. Grace shared in an announcement on her socials, “The last few months, I have been obedient to the call to publicly talk about mental health on the AccessMore Podcasts platform. God was near to me, provided me a team that created such a safe…

What if… What happens when…? Will I be okay…? I couldn’t ignore the fact that this particular family member was especially worried. I couldn’t blame them. I’ve certainly been there before… Will it be okay? Will I make it? How is it all going to work out? Friend, maybe you’re there today. Maybe there are things that look impossible, improbable, or intentionally set against you. We all have moments when it seems we’re bumping up against an immovable mountain. I get it. I understand the feelings. I know the quagmire. In many ways, I can relate to the fear. At the same time, I know what God says: Do not…

Worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist Tiffany Hudson (Elevation Worship, ELEVATION RHYTHM) releases her new song, “Room,” featuring John Wilds, offering listeners another glimpse into her forthcoming live worship project arriving this summer. “Room” is available now on all streaming platforms. Co-written by Tiffany Hudson, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, and Benjamin William Hastings, “Room” captures the reverence and awe that fills the atmosphere when worshipers fix their eyes on Christ. Inspired by the throne-room imagery in Revelation, the song centers on a simple yet powerful declaration when Jesus is present, nothing else matters. “Room” is the newest single from Hudson’s upcoming live worship album, When You’re In The Room, a…

Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee Rich Mullins began his music career in Cincinnati with the forming of a regional ministry band called Zion. They released one album in 1981 called Behold The Man, with all songs written by Mullins. The opening track of the album is called “Praise To The Lord” and after it was discovered and recorded by Amy Grant (and given the slight name-change to “Sing Your Praise To The Lord”), it soon became one of the most recognizable songs in the history of Contemporary Christian Music. Zion’s Behold The Man was an independent album that never had a full national release. A new Kickstarter spearheaded by…