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Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally releases its first radio single of the year, “I Know You Can,” today (July 8) from Venture3Media (V3M).

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman drops his latest single, "Don't Lose Heart," today (Provident/Sony Music).

Chart-topping BEC recording artist Tasha Layton recently marked another first in a year filled with milestones with her debut on the iconic Grand Ole Opry. Layton performed her breakthrough single, “Into The Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK),” and her #1 smash, “Look What You’ve Done,” before the welcoming Opry audience.

Former drummer for Hootie & The Blowfish, Jim Sonefeld, has released his new book, Swimming with the Blowfish. The book is an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life.

Maverick City Music + Kirk Franklin will join NBC's TODAY Show during the 9am hour to perform "Kingdom," a poignant fan-favorite off their collab album, Kingdom Book One. Additionally, Franklin and Maverick City Music co-founders Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay will discuss the movement behind and creation of their latest music, shining a light on mass incarceration.

In a recent interview with Nashville's Music Row magazine, Jackie Patillo discusses her background, life journey and the successes and challenges she has faced as the leader of the GMA.

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Jason Crabb's newest single, “Good Morning Mercy," is inspiring and encouraging listeners across the country – both in live concerts and on the radio.

Pure Flix has released the trailer for the Pureflix Original Movie—a new wholesome, heartwarming and funny film—Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Directed by David de Vos (A Champion Heart) and inspired by Dr. Meg Meeker’s best-selling book of the same name, the film will stream exclusively on Pure Flix beginning August 1st.

Following a limited theatrical release that garnered over $3 million in box office sales, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis continues to roll out on DVD, Blu-ray, and streaming via home entertainment platforms.

2022 BMI Christian Awards...During this annual event, Essential Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year along with Ethan Hulse being named Songwriter of the Year for the fourth consecutive year in a row, and “There Was Jesus” was named 2022 BMI Christian Song of the Year.