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Putting his signature folk/rock spin on a beloved Christmas carol, award-winning singer/songwriter Justin Gambino is poised to celebrate the season with a fresh arrangement of “Joy to the World,” now available on streaming platforms. Featuring an infectious new chorus, the track was helmed by Walter Halliwell, Gambino’s longtime collaborator and the producer of his critically acclaimed 2023 full-length set, Made New.

On the heels of Christmas staple No Obvious Angels, internationally renowned songwriter Dan Damon has released his new album I Saw Three Ships. A quintessential jazz holiday record filled with seasonal favourites, I Saw Three Ships is guaranteed to become a go-to soundtrack as families flock to the table on Christmas Day.

Integrated Music Rights (IMR) – label services for independent artists and songwriters across the world including distribution, publishing, playlist promotion and administration through Integrity Music – is excited to announce a new partnership with Day Three Music and Emmanuel Smith. Together, IMR’s global reach and resources with Day Three Music’s honest approach to gospel music expression, as well as Emmanuel Smith’s powerful, faith-driven sound, hopes to bring songs of substance to the Church and its people.

For rising artist Carly Ann Taylor, inspiration has often come from seeing God through the challenges she’s faced. This was true of her debut EP Changing My Story, and is again the case with her new Matthew 6-based single “Why Should I Worry” available today (November 15) on all streaming platforms.

Calvary MSC, the worship ministry of Calvary Church in New Mexico, is thrilled to announce the release of their newest single, “Joy to the World (We Are Not Alone).” This fresh take on the beloved Christmas hymn brings a renewed sense of joy and light, celebrating the message of God’s love and presence with us in every season.

Flint, MI-based singer, songwriter and producer Christian Anderson, best known for his anthemic lyricism, signature falsetto, percussive theatrics and roaring refrains, brings a cinematic approach he coins as “Epic Christian Pop” to “I Heard The Bells (Peace On Earth).” The song is available now from the Christian Anderson Band at digital and streaming outlets everywhere.

New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcast host Annie F. Downs is celebrating a milestone year that includes impact far beyond anything the entrepreneur could have ever imagined.

Grammy-winner Kaya Jones took a break from media appearances discussing P. Diddy and industry abuse to film a festive video for her new Christmas single, now appearing on The Christmas Channel.

Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and The Oak Ridge Boys member Joe Bonsall’s latest and final book ‘I See Myself: Musings and Memories of a Blessed Life’ is now available. Joe's family, friends and band members gathered together in Nashville to share memories of Joe and he made a special video appearance with a video he recorded prior to his death.

Southern rock icons Van Zant have released the new single, “Warrior,” from their upcoming album, Always Look Up ​ — available everywhere November 22, 2024 from Frontiers Music SRL.