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Forrest Frank Breaks his Back Skateboarding
Forrest Frank has shared on his social media that he broke his back while skateboarding and shared footage from the accident caught on a Ring camera. Despite the injury, he has continued to make music while resting, even sharing a clip of a song he just wrote. Forrest Frank’s latest album Child of God II was released May 2025. He is known for the songs “YOUR WAY’S BETTER,” “NEVER GET USED TO THIS” and “GOOD DAY.”[…]
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Matthew West Announces Summer 2026 Alaskan Cruise
Join Christian music’s Matthew West–GRAMMY-nominated songwriter with 38 No. 1 hits–alongside his family and several special guests (to be announced) for an unforgettable 7-day Alaskan cruise, July 12-19, 2026. “This is more than just a vacation,” West said. “It’s a spiritual retreat with a view like no other. A time to reconnect with God, your family and your story, while surrounded by some of the most stunning reminders of His greatness.” The cruise will feature meet‑and‑greets, acoustic worship sessions, Q&A moments, heartfelt storytelling, and so much more. West said, “We’ll laugh, worship, and make memories that last a lifetime. I’ll be sharing songs, stories and the messages God has been…
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Mary-Clair Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album
Rising pop and faith-based singer and songwriter, Mary-Clair premiered her newest single series release, “Red Eye,” garnering multiple playlist adds while current streaming hit “Your Love,” lands on Pandora’s Christian Hits playlist. “Your Love” has been featured at the top of Spotify’s and Amazon’s Christian Music playlists, and all streaming platforms since its May 2 release, followed by a video premiere May 16th. The contemporary Christian/Pop musician has garnered a stunning 5,000,000 streams in total from all songs released in advance of her highly anticipated Vere debut album, Enough, out now “Red Eye” immediately followed recently dropped “Never Be The Same (ft. Tedashii).” The collection of songs released to date,…
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Tauren Wells to Host the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce eight-time Dove Award-winning artist Tauren Wells will be returning as host and performer for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards for his third consecutive year. The GMA Dove Awards will happen live on October 7, 2025 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets are on sale now. The worldwide broadcast will premiere Friday, October 10th, 2025, exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app. “Hosting the Dove Awards in 2023 and 2024 was such an incredible experience. I’m so excited to run it back this year when we bring it to Bridgestone Arena. It’s going to be a great night!” said Tauren Wells. The GMA…
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The Minor Rescue by Meredith Davis
Noah Minor is back in The Minor Rescue, this time on a quest to save twenty-six middle schoolers who were captured by his Uncle Saul. The post The Minor Rescue by Meredith Davis appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Drawing Is … Your Guide to Scribbled Adventures by Elizabeth Haidle
Drawing Is . . . hands young artists a few basic art principles and encourages them to let their imaginations run wild. The post Drawing Is … Your Guide to Scribbled Adventures by Elizabeth Haidle appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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“You Had Me at Hello”: Maddi Jane Finds Her Voice in Faith
“God has just been so real that I never felt a need to really say goodbye.” That’s Maddi Jane—calm, thoughtful, and dialed into something deeper than chart metrics or viral buzz. At 26, she’s stepping boldly into a new era with her first explicitly Christian EP, Almighty, and she’s doing it with the same intense sincerity that’s carried her through every chapter—from viral child star to national TV contender to worship-anchored pop artist. “It’s been such an honor to bring my faith in Jesus to the forefront of my art,” she told me. “And for a long time, I’ve been figuring out how to marry my passion for pop R&B…
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Fresh Female Fire: The Women Giving CCM Its 2025 Glow-Up
As Christian Contemporary Music continues to evolve, a powerful wave of female artists is stepping into the spotlight—each bringing a unique voice, bold spirit, and unwavering faith to the forefront. From chart-climbing singles to soul-stirring testimonies, these women are reshaping the sound of CCM in 2025 and beyond. Still Waters—do we really need to say much more? Leanna Crawford continues to carve out her space with heartfelt songwriting and a warm, sincere stage presence, effortlessly blending worship and pop. Earlier this year, she released Still Waters (Deluxe) on Provident Label Group. Catch Leanna on the road this fall as part of Zach Williams’ Revival Nightstour, as well as at festivals, conferences, and…
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Makeda Makes Series by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
The Makeda Makes series brings relatable stories about a girl with plenty of creative inspiration to newly independent readers. The post Makeda Makes Series by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Kutless Reinforces the Strong Tower With Revelation-Inspired Comeback
I didn’t go looking for a new Kutless album. It found me. I kept seeing *The Seventh Seal EP* pop up in my feed. Not just once. Over and over. But it wasn’t just the algorithm. Friends were texting me about it. People whose opinions I trust kept saying, “You’ve got to check this out.” So I clicked play. And boom. It was heavy. I mean, heavier than I ever expected. From a band that was known in the post-Creed era of worship rock, this felt like a major departure and not in a bad way. A band 20+ years deep, re-emerging with something fresh, yet still familiar. “This project’s…
