Story House Collective Launches Joint Venture With Essential Music Publishing CCM News December 14, 2024 Matthew West's multifaceted company Story House Collective officially announces a new joint venture with Essential Music Publishing today (12/13). As part of this exciting partnership, songwriter and producer Matt Armstrong has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Story House and Essential Music Publishing. Additionally, Armstrong will serve in a dual role as A&R for Story House, aiding in the discovery and development of emerging writers and artists.
Elevation Worship Wins 3 Billboard Music Awards CCM News December 14, 2024 GRAMMY®-Award-winning group Elevation Worship was named the winner of this year’s Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) for “Top Christian Artist,” “Top Christian Album (CAN YOU IMAGINE?)” and “Top Christian Song (“Praise”). Elevation Worship was one of four artists awarded three wins last night. With this year’s wins, Elevation Worship has five career BBMAs. The awards honor the year’s biggest artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters across multiple genres, as determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts.
Christian Metalcore Band Convictions Announces ‘Southern Exposure Tour’ With Heal The Hurt Brandon Woolum December 13, 2024 Fremont, OH-based Christian metalcore band CONVICTIONS have announced their highly anticipated “SOUTHERN EXPOSURE” Tour, with support from rising metalcore act Heal The Hurt. Known for their signature sound, which they call “Aggressive Worship,” Convictions promises an emotionally charged and energetic experience for fans across the South.
Charles Billingsley Reinvents Kenny Loggins’ Iconic Christmas Classic, ‘Celebrate Me Home’ CCM News December 13, 2024 Charles Billingsley has released the new single, “Celebrate Me Home” - a beautiful holiday tribute to the iconic Kenny Loggins classic. The track was produced and arranged by Scotty Wilbanks, a GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove Award-winning producer and the keyboard player for Luke Bryan and Third Day.
Rachel Hale to Debut New Single ‘Louder’ Live at NCAA Cure Bowl 10th Anniversary CCM News December 11, 2024 Christian singer/songwriter and American Idol alum Rachel Hale will debut her new song, “Louder”at the NCAA Cure Bowl, December 20, 2024.
Jeremy Camp Celebrates 6 RIAA Gold Singles Brandon Woolum December 11, 2024 GRAMMY Nominated, 4x ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, and a Billboard No. 2 Artist of the Decade, Jeremy Camp, was honored with the achievement of 6 RIAA Gold singles on December 2, 2024. The milestone was celebra...
Centricity Music Signs Rachel Purcell As She Launches Christian Music Era CCM News December 11, 2024 Centricity Music, the No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, signs Muscle Shoals, AL native, songwriter and dynamic vocalist Rachel Purcell to an exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract.
Becca Bowen Releases New Holiday Single ‘This Christmas’ CCM News December 11, 2024 Country singer-songwriter Becca Bowen is showcasing her gospel roots in the new Christmas track “This Christmas.” Co-written by Becca, Sal Oliveri, who also served as producer, as well Amber Obrien and Todd Twining, Becca describes the songwriting process as a profound “God moment,” with the lyrics coming together seamlessly in hopes of uplifting those experiencing adversity.
Newsboys Celebrate A Year of Milestones and New Music CCM News December 10, 2024 Acclaimed Christian band Newsboys is wrapping up 2024 with a series of groundbreaking achievements, including new music, record-breaking streaming success, and a full schedule of performances across the country.
Anne Wilson Honored As Part Of Grand Ole Opry’s NextStage Class Of 2024 On Dec 8, 2024 Brandon Woolum December 10, 2024 The Grand Ole Opry has officially introduced its Opry NextStage Class of 2024, spotlighting some of the most promising new voices in country music. Among this year’s honorees is Anne Wilson, a Lexington, Ky. native whose transcendent voice and heartfelt storytelling are quickly making her a household name. The announcement culminated in a spectacular live-streamed event on December 9, hosted by reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and NextStage alum Lainey Wilson.