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As May unfolds, marking Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve put together a chorus of Christian artists harmonizing their voices to shed light on the often-silent struggles of mental health. Through candid testimonies and soul-stirring music, these artists have not only shared their journeys but also offered solace and hope to countless fans navigating similar battles. Katy Nichole: Honest Conversations and Healing Katy Nichole’s ascent in the Christian music scene is as inspiring as her personal testimony. Diagnosed with congenital scoliosis, she endured multiple surgeries and the accompanying emotional toll. At her lowest, she contemplated ending her life. “I picked up that bottle of pills, and I took it to the…

If you think Tauren Wells wrote a book just because he’s a pastor now—think again. “A lot of people see like this pastor playbook where it’s like, all right, he’s going to become a pastor, plant a church or whatever… then here comes a book,” Tauren told me. “But that’s not this.” He’s quick to explain that Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life wasn’t birthed from a pulpit strategy—it’s a calling that traces all the way back to childhood. “I can go back to being a little boy and going shopping with my mom and taking my notebook, my spiral notebook and a pen and sitting under the…

“The Holy Spirit showed up and proved that the Lord can show up whenever and wherever.”— Elizabeth P., Facebook It’s not every day that worship breaks out in the middle of Walt Disney World—but last night, that’s exactly what happened. As rain fell on Epcot’s American Gardens Theatre, a massive crowd gathered—waiting, worshiping, and braving the weather for a chance to see Maverick City Music live. What normally draws a spike in casual park traffic turned into a full-on worship service… and no one wanted to leave. The band played some of their biggest worship anthems including “I Thank God,” “Jireh,” and “Miracles,” and the crowd responded in full voice—through the rain, thunder, and…

Nashville, Tenn. (May 9, 2025) — Curb Records trailblazer Blanca is poised to bring her fourth studio LP, Full Bloom, to life Oct. 17, 2025. Beginning today (5/9), her highly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed The Heartbreak and the Healing is now available for fans to pre-add, pre-save or pre-order. Blanca exposes growth in vibrant color on Full Bloom. On the other side of heartbreak, the powerhouse vocalist discovers beauty across a variety of sonic shades as she seamlessly blends Latin, pop, reggae, worship, dance and hip-hop for a 17-track, multihued collection that bears the fruit of perseverance through pain. Moreover, her diverse array of collaborators — including Taylor Hill, Musiko,…

Following the impactful release of their single “Stay,” hard rockers XIII Minutes return with a powerful new rendition–this time letting the music speak for itself. The instrumental version of “Stay” is available now through NRT Music, offering fans a new way to experience the emotion and message behind the song that’s quickly becoming the band’s anthem. This stripped-back edition highlights XIII’s signature sound–blending aggressive riffs with haunting melodies–and sets the stage for a big summer. The acoustic version of “Stay” is also on the way, releasing June 2025, inviting listeners to dive even deeper into the heart of the track. But XIII Minutes isn’t stopping at the studio. The band…