50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Ross Cluver August 14, 2019 The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards for 2019's awards show in October. Lauren Daigle leads artist nominations with six, followed by for KING & COUNTRY and Kirk Franklin with five. Crowder, Phil Wickham, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and TobyMac each honored with four nods. Top nominated writer/producer Wayne Haun scored 10 nominations.
TV ONE to Air African Pride Gospel Superfest CCM News August 14, 2019 TV One will air the African Pride Gospel Superfest on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. ET/6C followed by an encore presentation at 8 p.m./7C.
Pat Barrett Releases Live Video for ‘Canvas and Clay’ Ross Cluver August 13, 2019 Pat Barrett has released an official live video for "Canvas and Clay" featuring Ben Smith.
Andy Mineo’s ‘Work In Progress’ Due August 23 Ross Cluver August 13, 2019 Christian rapper Andy Mineo is set to crack open the vault and release Work In Progress: a 12 track mixtape comprised of raw, unmastered and alternate versions of songs recorded over the years. The long-awaited project will be released on Friday, August 23rd.
RendCo. Kids Releases ‘FUN’ Concept Video Ross Cluver August 13, 2019 RendCo. Kids has released a new and unique concept music video for the song "FUN."
‘UNPLANNED’ Released on DVD/Blu-Ray/Digital CCM News August 13, 2019 The controversial pro-life movie UNPLANNED has released on DVD, Blue Ray and digital formats, bringing the transformational story of Abby Johnson to homes around the world.
Author Jefferson Bethke to Release New Book CCM Magazine Staff August 13, 2019 According to New York Times bestselling author Jefferson Bethke, the hustle is killing us. It's sapping us of meaning, purpose, and emotional and spiritual health. In his groundbreaking new book, To Hell with the Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an Overworked, Overspent, and Overconnected World, Bethke provides readers with helpful ways they can shift their focus from the hustle of over-connectivity to living a life that’s full of purpose and meaning.
Christian EDM Vets Jesus Loves Electro Make Nashville Debut Ross Cluver August 13, 2019 As genre lines begin to meld together, more and more producers are welcoming the sonic textures of high-energy EDM (Electronic Dance Music), taking advantage of an opportunity to break the CCM mold and push into industry territory that’s seemingly brand new for everyone....Everyone, that is, except for Christian EDM veterans Jesus Loves Electro.
Christian Music Veteran Launches Kickstand Entertainment Ross Cluver August 13, 2019 Christian music industry veteran Shane Boyd has launched Kickstand Entertainment, a full-service artist management firm specializing in faith-based talent. Initial signings to the Kickstand Entertainment roster include singer/songwriter/producer Carter Frodge, signed to Fair Trade Music Publishing, and Billboard Christian Hot AC/CHR hitmaker Joel Vaughn.
Wolgemuth’s Release ‘You Can Trust God to Write Your Story’ CCM Magazine Staff August 13, 2019 With an endorsement from Randy Alcorn and a foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada, the book "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story" comes highly recommended. “Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord's Providence,” Tada writes.