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Internationally recognized praise and worship band Planetshakers and the dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, launch 2025 with three new singles. Planetshakers releases both the joyful song of praise “Good Day (Live)” and the worshipful, declarative “Miracle Worker (Live)” as planetboom shares the anthemic worship single “Jesus Forever.”

Soul-inspired pop singer/songwriter, pianist, worship leader and producer Natalie Layne announces the Feb. 21 release of her Centricity Music debut album, All Joy. The full length, 13-song recording radiates joy, embedding deep, theologically rich lyrics into melodies that evoke delight, finding joy and gratitude even in the midst of life’s challenges.

Muscle Shoals, AL native, songwriter and dynamic vocalist Rachel Purcell releases her debut Centricity Music radio single, “Show Up,” which is available now at streaming and digital outlets worldwide today (Jan. 10).

Today, 19x Stellar Award Winner, Pastor Mike Jr., (affectionately known as PMJ) releases a brand new single, "Amen."

Gather Worship – a collective of artists spearheaded by executive producers Matt Redman and Jason Ingram – introduces their debut single, "Revival Generation." The new song teases Gather Worship’s full album, "Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You," releasing on February 21, 2025.

Christian Music industry veteran, Barbara Eason King, passed away on January 6, 2025 near her home in Monroe, Georgia.

Noel Robinson, the influential worship leader and pioneering figure in the UK gospel music community, is ushering in 2025 with his uplifting new single, Joy Unspeakable. Featuring the award-winning Philippa Hanna, this soul-stirring track is a radiant expression of hope and encouragement, reminding us of the timeless truth that "the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).

6x GRAMMY® Award-winner Russ Taff is kicking off 2025 with the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited new album, Cover Story, arriving via Imagine House/Vere Music on Friday, January 31.

Jake n’ Sky, the talented brother-sister musical duo, are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album, Breakthrough. Overflowing with heartfelt Christian contemporary music, this album blends their unique voices with raw emotion and unwavering faith.

Globally-acclaimed TRIBL Records celebrates earning four nominations in the 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards. The commendations came across various categories, including Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) and Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album.