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Christian music fan favorite Sidewalk Prophets will cement their place in Music City’s timeline March 22, 2020, when the band hosts the first free public concert in Ryman Auditorium history. Two months prior to the release of their fourth studio album, The Things That Got Us Here (May 22, 2020), Sidewalk Prophets is inviting their “Great Big Family” to experience the gift of an exclusive free album preview and live performance at one of Nashville’s most revered venues.

January 7 Redbird Common will kick off 2020 with its first showcase of the new decade. The popular event will be held at LabeLive and begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. The star-studded lineup will include Blanca Callahan, Dan Haseltine (frontman of Jars of Clay), Matthews Ntlele (formerly of Elevation Worship), and Mikey Howard (frontman for 7eventh Time Down).

The Gospel music industry is filled with family groups singing songs for praises to the Lord including R.E.I.G.N., which consists of a variety of family members including father and son, niece and uncle and a few cousins. R.E.I.G.N. is recognized for its tight harmonies, moving songs and spirited performances. Previously known as Remnant, the group is remembered for opening up for popular acts such as Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, The Williams Brothers, Harvey Watkins & The Canton Spirituals and Jason Nelson. Flowing in the groups season of “new,” R.E.I.G.N. also has a newly released single called “Leanin’” featuring Tia Singleton. The track is currently available on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.

Billboard magazine has included a number of the Bethel Music’s songs, albums and artists among the top releases of 2019—and the decade—in their recently published year-end charts. Cory Asbury’s “Reckless Love,” a mainstay on Christian radio in 2018 and 2019, is ranked #4 on Billboard’s decade-ending Hot Christian Songs Chart.

“Silver Bells,” featuring the dynamic trio made up of multi-platinum GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, along with Marc Martel, has taken the No. 1 spot at national Christian radio this week. The re-imagined version of the 1951 Christmas music classic climbed to the top of Billboard’s Monitored AC and Mediabase AC Christian charts.

Christian music artist Chris Tomlin wrapped his highly successful Chris Tomlin Christmas: Christmas Songs of Worship Tour last Friday night with a sold-out concert at the Beacon Theater in New York City. This show, one of many that sold-out during the run, was the third consecutive year Chris chose to end his tour in the Big Apple and his third consecutive time to sell out the historic venue.

Tune in for award-winning and chart-topping Keith and Kristyn Getty and their Getty Music presents Sing! An Irish Christmas that will air on Trinity Broadcast Network live from the Grand Ole Opry House.

2x-platinum Christian rock band Skillet is closing out 2019 inside multiple Billboard decade-end and year-end charts, their latest hit record, Victorious (Atlantic), Top 10 Active Rock single "Legendary," as well as numerous past albums and tracks. Once again they have also amassed 1 billion global streams over the past year alone.

On the heels of his recently released single “OMG,” Christian rapper Young Saint is set to release his Dream Gospel/Capitol Christian Music Group album debut April 2020. The excitement is building as the North Carolina rapper's debut single "OMG" continues to gain traction at radio. Young Saint is known to get any event “jumping” and “OMG” has a head-nodding rhythm that automatically makes you want to dance while simultaneously reminding you of God’s goodness.

David Ladwig is a Christian indie pop/alt hip-hop artist out of Studio 135 in Wichita, KS. His first EP, Lions, is available everywhere now.