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Building 429 Receives One of the Biggest Radio Add Weeks in History for an Independent Artist
GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award-winning Building 429 has released another coast-to-coast radio hit with its new single “Fear No More.” Meant to encourage listeners to hold fast to faith amid life’s inevitable setbacks, the song gathered a remarkable 35 adds in its debut week at radio to become one of the biggest independent artist singles to ever hit Christian radio. The song also becomes the No. 1 “Most Added” single at both AC and Hot AC/CHR radio this week. Widely known for its RIAA Gold-selling “Where I Belong” and more chart-topping No. 1 radio hits like “We Won’t Be Shaken,” “Listen To The Sound” and “Glory Defined,” Building 429’s “Fear No…
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Greg LaFollette Releases Third Record for the Church, ‘HOLYWEEK Vol. 1,’ April 8
HOLYWEEK Vol 1 is a strong follow up to well-established musician, songwriter, and producer Greg LaFollette’s 2018 record Songs of Common Prayer. The six song album continues LaFollette’s mission to provide congregational worship resources to the Church. Joined by celebrated Catholic-Christian artist Sarah Kroger, he extends his passion for ecumenical worship and unifying the Body of Christ. The songs are based on themes found in the traditional Holy Week services, and the music is both comforting and exacting; skillfully guiding the listener through hymns and psalms of fear, loss, trust, and surrender. HOLYWEEK Vol 1 is a gift to any congregation that wants to include more Scripture-based elements into its…
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Bread of Stone Delivers Much-Anticipated Seventh Project ‘Details’
Iowa-based, faith-focused pop-rock band Bread of Stone has announced the release of their seventh project, an EP titled Details. Band members Bill and Ben Kristijanto, Tim Barnes, and Jason Ferris spearheaded the recording process, all from the back lounge of their tour bus- turned-studio. Australian singer/songwriter/producer Luke O’Dea (Verses) joined them in the state-of-the-art space to add his talents to the creative process, bringing an irreplaceable dynamic to the project. O’Dea was just one member of an all-star ensemble of contributing talent that Bread of Stone enlisted to bring Details to life. A truly collaborative effort, the music is certain to challenge listeners to proclaim the freedom that is given…
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Integrity Music Announces Partnership with Nashville Life Music
Integrity Music is proud to announce its new partnership with Nashville Life Music. Created out of the Music City-based Nashville Life Church, Nashville Life Music will debut their six-song EP, Taylor House Sessions, on May 24, 2019. At press time, the EP’s first single, “My God (feat. Mr. Talkbox),” touts No. 5 positioning on Billboard’s Gospel monitored chart. Click here to view the music video capturing the song’s in-studio recording. A new studio rendition of the song is also scheduled to hit all digital service providers April 26, with an exclusive vertical video promotion with Spotify. Nashville Life Music began as a spontaneous meeting around a living room piano and…
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The Ultimate Bible for Girls
It feels like just yesterday my kids were small enough to fit on my lap. It was such a precious time. Our evening routine consisted of bath time and snuggles while reading Bible stories together. They loved listening to me read about the adventures of King David, Esther, Noah, and Jonah. They would “ooh”… The post The Ultimate Bible for Girls appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Upside Down
Just so you know, I wish I could take away every disappointment that nips at the edges of your happiness and sits heavy in your heart. Big and small. A past hurt or a present heartbreak. I wish we could get together in the comforts of my white kitchen with dishes in the sink and… The post Upside Down appeared first on FaithGateway.
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God, Please Come Fight My Battle
Some of you may feel like David, declaring: “But “they” are glad now that I am in trouble (they are cheering my demise); they gleefully join together against me (they never wanted me to succeed). I am attacked by people . . . (nobody ever does right by me) they slander me constantly (I am embarrassed). They mock me and call me names; they snarl at me.” (Psalm 35:15-16) Maybe you feel taken advantage of, sad, lied about, mocked, persecuted, slandered, battered, misunderstood or bruised. You’re saying, “I didn’t do wrong. I’ve sought to handle things rightly. I’ve been faithful.” If that’s you, God highlighted Psalm 35; I believe there is relief for you today. .…
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A Drop of Hope by Keith Calabrese
Destiny moves in mysterious ways in A Drop of Hope, a fun and engrossing read for middle grades. A Drop of Hope by Keith Calabrese. Scholastic, 2019, 305 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 This story starts with a wish and ends in a crime. The wish isn’t granted, and the crime is never punished. Life is like that sometimes, but that isn’t always a bad thing . . . Earnest Wilmette, the only child of a wealthy family, has a promise to his late grandfather to fulfill. Ryan Hardy is feeling his father’s pessimism over lost jobs and a country going down the toilet. …
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CCM New Artist Spotlight — Nicholas Hennink
Artist Name: Nicholas Hennink Age: 35 Genres: Modern Hard Rock, Christian Rock, Orchestral Rock Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa. Currently in Saskatchewan, Canada. Label: (Independent) Hobbies/Interests Apart from Music: Paramedicine, movies, and quality time with my daughter. Last Netflix Binge: Wrecked, Brooklyn Nine Nine Musical Influences: Red, Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet Very First Musical Purchase: A cheap acoustic guitar. I still use it to write most of my songs. Love that faithful dusty old guitar. CCM: What led you to pursue your ministry in music?Nicholas: Rock bottom. I’ve been in EMS as a Paramedic for 16 years and have come across a lot of trauma, witnessed heartbreak and loss. Over time…
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The Afters | Story Behind ‘Well Done’ + performance
Josh and Matt from The Afters stopped by the CCM Magazine Café today and gave us the story behind their new single, ‘Well Done’ + a performance of the song. (Performance starts at 2:15) Click play to watch on this page.
