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This week, Forrest Frank made waves on social media for calling out fellow artists Cory Asbury & Matthew West on their satire videos based on his injury and recovery. Last month, Forrest Frank had a skateboarding accident, which resulted in him breaking his back. Miraculously, Forrest reported his back was fully healed in only two weeks. During his recovery, he shared videos of himself in recovery making songs. Two of these songs, “God’s Got My Back” and “Lemonade,” went viral, the latter one reaching the no. 1 spot on iTunes across all genres. Following this, both Cory Asbury and Matthew West released humorous videos of themselves in Forrest’s recovery position,…

In late July, Kutless announced that their guitarist, James Mead, suffered a stroke. Mead posted an update on Kutless’s Instagram page. “I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has supported me and my family since my stroke on July 26th. Your generosity, kindness, and encouragement have meant the world to us we truly wouldn’t be where we are without you.” Mead continued “I’m grateful to share that I’m making steady progress during my recovery. I’m walking better, and I’ve been focusing on new exercises that challenge my coordination and balance. Every day is a step forward in rebuilding endurance and promoting neuroplasticity,…

There might be a little Dust on the Bible, but that’s only breathing new life into independent artists like Josiah Queen. Closing out August, Josiah Queen delivered one of the most anticipated releases of 2025 with his sophomore album, Mt. Zion. As an independent musician without a record deal, Queen stands as a testament to the new way of reaching audiences. With over 216 million global streams, his rise has been nothing short of remarkable. This October, Queen will take his headlining release shows to the world-famous Ryman Auditorium and to the Yuengling Center (yes, a headlining arena show) in his hometown of Tampa. Mt. Zion—featuring his beloved single “Dusty Bibles” and a…

Recently on social media, Uprise Festival posted that “due to circumstances beyond our control, Red and Spoken will no longer be able to be a part of this year’s festival. We invite you to join us in keeping both groups in your prayer.” As of this writing, it remains unclear the reasons for both bands being unable to perform at the festival, or why said circumstances might require the bands being kept in prayers. Held annually in Shippensburg, PA, Uprise Festival is one of the premier Christian rock festivals in Christian music. Their lineup regularly features some of the biggest names in Christian music, with Skillet being a headliner this…

Pocket Full of Rocks returns to their hometown to celebrate 30 years with a night of stories and songs. Free tickets are available for the reunion hosted by First Baptist Church Texarkana on August 28. The evening will feature both founding and recent members of the band, sharing music and memories from their journey. Attendees can expect an inspiring night of storytelling as the band reflects on three decades of music. Formed in 1995, the band gained national recognition and signed with Myrrh Records Warner Music Group after 10 years of touring and releasing music independently. Their songs have been recorded by various artists, with “Let It Rain” continuing to…