FORREST FRANK RELEASES “NO L’s” TODAY

FORREST FRANK RELEASES “NO L’s” TODAY

TRACK FEATURES LIVE VOCALS FROM FANS 

DURING BLOWOUT  

“CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2”

“YOUR WAY’S BETTER” viral dance takes TikTok and YouTube Shorts by storm

NASHVILLE, TN… April 11, 2025 - GRAMMY-nominated, award-winning artist FORREST FRANK is keeping the new tunes coming, this time involving his fans!  Out today, “NO L’s” features live vocals from audiences across the U.S. during his “CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2,"  with sold out shows in nearly every market, including Anaheim, Baltimore, Charlotte, Atlanta (Duluth),  Fishers (Indianapolis), Miami, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, St. Louis, Fort Worth, Denver (Morrison), and Tampa. “NO Ls” follows Frank’s February single, a collab with Thomas Rhett, “NOTHING ELSE,” along with two early 2025 releases “SUNRISE” and “DROP!”

 In addition to new tracks, Frank’s 2024 hit “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” is catching fire on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, driven by a viral dance that's taken the faith-based community by storm.  Check out the fun on YouTube here and TikTok here. 

2024 was a record-breaking year for Forrest, whose GRAMMY-nominated album CHILD OF GOD held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks becoming the biggest Christian album debut of 2024. 

Frank’s latest radio single, "NOTHING ELSE (feat. Thomas Rhett)" has quickly been added to 24 stations on in just a few short weeks including SiriusXM’s The Message. At Mediabase Christian Impressions, “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” ranks #26 this week and at Billboard Christian Airplay the song ranks at #38. Forrest’s collective radio audience has grown to over 7M weekly impressions across multiple songs including “Good Day”, “Never Get Used To This”, “Lift My Hands”, “Your Way’s Better” and “Nothing Else".

ABOUT FORREST FRANK: 
Forrest Frank acknowledges the weight of his words, deeds, and actions within his artistry. The award-nominated Texas-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist approaches life and music with gratitude and intent. This mindset underscores his music, and it’s why his GRAMMY-nominated CHILD OF GOD was the best-selling Christian album of 2024.

The Houston-born 29-year-old, who’d temporarily put the idea of making solo music on the back burner to keep building on his band’s success, craved the freedom to make music just for himself again, and in 2021, a revelation inspired him to change course. Forrest opted to take a year off from touring, relocated to Waco, TX, and became a father.

Working completely independently, his self-described “simple worship song”—the powerful “NO LONGER BOUND” [feat. Hulvey]— opened up the floodgates, surging across social media, tallying north of 60.9 million Spotify streams and counting. He parlayed this momentum into CHILD OF GOD. Beyond performing on all 20 tracks, Forrest helmed the production, crafting an immersive soundscape anchored by elements of bright R&B, upbeat pop, and uplifting gospel. Thematically, he clung to a core message.  “My whole brand was built around God, and I’m not going to change that—ever,” he affirms.

CHILD OF GOD  soared to stratospheric heights upon arrival, capturing his first GRAMMY nomination, a Billboard Music Award (BBMA) finalist spot, a #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and within a few months’ time, tallied over 1 billion global streams. Given the runaway success, Billboard named him the #1 Top New Christian Artist of 2023, a 2024 BBMA finalist for Top Christian Artist. Concurrently, the signature “GOOD DAY” became a Christian radio hit, also named a BBMA finalist and won a DOVE Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, with Frank winning for “New Artist of the Year.”   Last fall he released the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun, as well as a new holiday original, "THE PRESENT."   2025 has seen the release of four new singles, "drop," "SUNRISE,” "NOTHING ELSE (with Thomas Rhett)" and “NO L’s.”  Currently FRANK is in the middle of his 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2," hitting 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada.

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC COLLABS WITH FORREST FRANK FOR NEW FEATURE TRACK, HEAVEN ON MY MIND, OUT TODAY

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC COLLABS WITH FORREST FRANK FOR NEW FEATURE TRACK, HEAVEN ON MY MIND, OUT TODAY

Nashville, Tenn. (April 4, 2025) — 7x GRAMMY®-winner TOBYMAC has collaborated with FORREST FRANK for a brand new feature track of "Heaven On My Mind," available today.  TobyMac's 9th studio album, HEAVEN ON MY MIND, released March 7, and with over 5.1M Global streams, was notably the #1 Billboard Top Christian and Top Christian/Gospel Album, a Top 5 Billboard Digital Album, and Top 10 in Billboard Album Sales.

The longtime songwriter and the stories behind HEAVEN ON MY MIND were profiled in Billboard.com and People.com, with both outlets and others touting how he's let the determination and a refusal to lose hope pulsate througha vibrant and uplifting listenting experience where he rediscovers joy. 

On the personal 12-track collection, the multi-Platinum artist stands at the crossroads of suffering and wonder and finds himself some joy in the brokenness.  But it’s his questions about eternity that ultimately color HEAVEN ON MY MIND.

TOBYMAC recently wrapped his spring 2025 Hits Deep Tour, which commanded numerous sell-outs and where concertgoers where treated to selections from HEAVEN ON MY MIND — including a stripped-back performance of his latest radio climber, “a lil Church (nobody’s too lost),” currently spinning on 86 stations and climbing at both Mediabase and Billboard charts, along with an amped-up live version of his chart-topping lead single, “Nothin’ Sweeter” whose original version spent 9 weeks at No. 1.

Pulling back the curtain on HEAVEN ON MY MIND he confessed “for the last few years eternity has not been something I thought much about but lately it’s been on my mind a lot. I want to put treasure in Heaven which begins with loving well, being compassionate and treating people with dignity.  We can make it as confusing as we want, but loving God and loving people is the road I want to walk.” 

ABOUT TOBYMAC:

With more than 16 million units in career sales, four billion global streams, and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac’s career continues to run on the fast track. His last project, LIFE AFTER DEATH debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart in August 2022, garnered TobyMac his 17th GRAMMY® nomination and has amassed more than 548 million global streams to date. Named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards, the project boasts an incredible five number one songs: “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),” (whose music video won the Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year), “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight),” which peaked at No. 1 across five charts, “Promised Land,""Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams),”and “Faithfully,” the latter of two which held onto the top spot for ten consecutive weeks. LIFE AFTER DEATH follows his 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, which garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved RIAA Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. THE ELEMENTS, his 2019 GRAMMY-nominated release included “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.”  2025 will bring brand new music on March 7th with his 9th studio project, HEAVEN ON MY MIND. 
 

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Actor Henry Ian Cusick & Grammy-winner Amy Grant Lead Star-Studded Audiobook Cast for R.J. Halbert's "Caretaker" Coming May 7, 2025

Erick Avari, Kelly Clarkson, Henry Ian Cusik, Brandon Engman, Charles Esten, Amy Grant, Hayley Orrantia and Michael Shanks encompass Star-Studded Audiobook Cast for R.J. Halbert's "Caretaker" Coming May 7, 2025

Audiobook brings to life the imaginative, soul-inspired and compelling narrative of best-selling and award-winning novel 

New York, NY/Nashville, TN - March 26, 2025– Novus Press Works is excited to announce the highly-anticipated release of the audiobook version of R.J. Halbert's best-selling and award-winning novel, Caretaker, on May 7th, 2025. The multi-cast audiobook will be narrated by Henry Ian Cusick (Lost) and features music by Joseph Trapanese (Tron: Legacy, The Greatest Showman, Shadow and Bone).

This immersive and dynamic audiobook will feature a star-studded ensemble, with standout performances from well-known actors Erick Avari (Mr. Deeds, Stargate, The Chosen), Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Engman, Charles Esten (Nashville, Outer Banks), Amy Grant, Hayley Orrantia (The Goldbergs), and Michael Shanks (Stargate SG-1). 

This extraordinary ensemble of voices brings to life the compelling narrative of Caretaker, offering an unforgettable auditory experience for listeners.

Caretaker has already received widespread acclaim, earning prestigious honors such as the Global Book Award, Amazon Best Seller status, and recognition from the International Book Awards, Literary Global Book Awards, Next Best Read, and more. The novel has also been featured on popular platforms including The Kelly Clarkson Show, Chicago Today and Coast to Coast AM.

R.J. Halbert expressed excitement about the upcoming release, stating, "The transformation of 'Caretaker' into an audiobook with such a talented and diverse cast is a dream come true. We are eager for both new and existing fans to experience the story in this dynamic format."

Available at www.rjhalbert.com on May 7th, 2025, and on major audiobook platforms Summer 2025, this release promises to deliver an immersive and unforgettable journey into the world of "Caretaker.” 

About the Authors:

R.J. Halbert is the husband and wife team behind CARETAKER - Book One of The Goodpasture Chronicles, a supernatural tale about breaking generational curses to forge new bonds of hope.

Jason Halbert, one-half of R.J. Halbert, is an Emmy and Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter. His songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide through multiple #1 and Platinum selling records. In addition to his 20+ year career as Music Director and Producer for Kelly Clarkson and several other notable artists, he has left his unique creative mark on numerous works in film and television. When not creating music, he loves bee-keeping, Sci-Fi, and is known to be quite a storyteller.

After homeschooling their two children around the world on a tour bus, Rhonda Halbert, the second half of R.J. Halbert, has spent the past 10 years as a successful music and television manager, guiding her clients’ relationships with labels, networks, and producers. She is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook, garden enthusiast, and spiritual practitioner.

Together, Jason and Rhonda have woven their 30+ years of life together into a riveting story, based somewhat on truth and experience, but even more so, brimming with imagination.

Book and Audiobook Synopsis:

In CARETAKER, the Keane family moves to the quiet town of Littleton, New Hampshire, seeking a fresh start after experiencing marriage troubles and dark pasts. They become inexplicably drawn to a mysterious old house with a rich history, extensive grounds, and an enigmatic Caretaker. But as strange occurrences and chilling hallucinations begin to unfold, the family realizes they’re entangled in something much darker than they could have imagined.

The audiobook version of this gripping tale offers an immersive experience, with a multi-cast performance featuring an all-star lineup of actors and celebrities, including Erick Avari, Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Engman, Charles Esten, Amy Grant, Hayley Orrantia, Michael Shanks, and more.

Narrated by Henry Ian Cusick and scored by Joe Trapanese, this haunting production elevates the eerie atmosphere, drawing listeners deep into the family’s unraveling mystery. With captivating performances and a richly layered score, this audiobook is an experience that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats, wondering: can the house save the Keane family, or will it destroy them?

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PHIL WICKHAM & BRANDON LAKE’S “SUMMER WORSHIP NIGHTS” 2025 SEES RECORD-BREAKING ON-SALE FUELED BY UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FROM FANS

PHIL WICKHAM & BRANDON LAKE’S “SUMMER WORSHIP NIGHTS” 2025 SEES RECORD-BREAKING ON-SALE FUELED BY UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FROM FANS

Second Dallas Date Added on 7/27

Production Modified in Select Venues to Accommodate 360-Degree Seating

Nashville, Tenn. (March 27, 2025) — Following a record-breaking on-sale date on Monday, Mar. 24, “Summer Worship Nights” 2025 continues to see unprecedented demand from fans for the third consecutive installment of the popular co-headlining bill helmed by multi-GRAMMY® nominee Phil Wickham and five-time GRAMMY® winner Brandon Lake, who are both set to release new albums this year.

 Making room for even more concertgoers, the chart-topping acts have added a second night in Dallas on July 27 and have also modified production in select cities to accommodate in-the-round seating. Venues in Cincinnati, Nashville, Austin, Dallas (night one) and Phoenix have already been adjusted to a 360-degree setup in order to increase capacity. In addition, most markets are offering an option to pair tickets and hotel accommodations via Ticketmaster Travel.

 “I’m absolutely thrilled by the response to the ‘Summer Worship Nights’ tour already. It’s such a gift to be hitting the road again with my good friend, Brandon Lake — what a joy to partner in leading people into the presence of God,” Wickham shares. “I’m believing with all my heart that the Lord is going to move in powerful ways in every room we gather. There’s nothing like seeing the Church come together — different stories, different backgrounds — but all singing under one banner, the banner of Jesus. Can’t wait to worship with you all this summer!”

 “I’m blown away by the response to the ‘Summer Worship Nights’ tour,” Lake adds. “It’s been insane to see how many of y’all are hungry to worship and encounter Jesus together. I’m so pumped to be hittin’ the road again with my brother, Phil Wickham — what a gift to run with friends who carry the same heart for revival. I’m believin’ for God to show up in a powerful way every single night. These aren’t just concerts… They’re gonna be holy moments, ya’ll!”

 Presented by leading promoter TPR., the 12-stop U.S. outing will begin July 17 in Pittsburgh and end Aug. 3 in Los Angeles. The well-known duo will then cap what is sure to be a successful run by taking “Summer Worship Nights” overseas for the first time this year, performing a collaborative set at London’s Big Church Festival on Aug. 24. Emerging artist Josiah Queen will provide direct support across all North American “Summer Worship Nights” tour dates.

 Brand new “Summer Worship Nights” merchandise is already available on the tour’s official website. Tickets and more information can be found at www.summerworshipnightstour.com.

“Summer Worship Nights” 2025 Tour Dates

07.17 | Pittsburgh, PA (Selling Fast)

07.18 | Hershey, PA

07.19 | Cincinnati, OH (Selling Fast)

07.20 | Nashville, TN (Selling Fast)

07.24 | Houston, TX

07.25 | Austin, TX (Selling Fast)

07.26 | Dallas, TX (Low Tickets)

07.27 | Dallas, TX (New Date)

07.31 | Phoenix, AZ (Selling Fast)

08.01 | San Diego, CA (Selling Fast)

08.02 | Fresno, CA

08.03 | Los Angeles, CA

08.24 | London, UK*

 *Big Church Festival performance; Josiah Queen not appearing.

 ABOUT PHIL WICKHAM:

Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award-winning modern worship artist whose songs have been sung in churches around the world. His most recent single, “The Jesus Way,” is a bold declaration of what choosing a life in the Christian faith truly means. His 2024 GRAMMY®-nominated album, I Believe, went #1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, while his song, “House Of The Lord,” remained #1 on the Billboard Christian AC Airplay Chart for multiple weeks. In 2023, Wickham was nominated for two GRAMMY® awards in the category of “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song,” recognizing the songs, “Hymn of Heaven” and “Holy Forever.” At the 2024 GMA Dove Awards, Wickham was the most awarded artist winning “Song of the Year” for “Holy Forever,” “Worship Album of the Year” for I Believe, as well as “Christmas Recorded Song of the Year” for “Manger Throne.” From his Gold-certified singles, “This is Amazing Grace” and “Living Hope,” to his latest project, I Believe, Wickham’s music has received over 2 billion streams in the U.S. alone across his catalog and platforms. Wickham’s discography includes ten full-length projects, multiple Christmas releases, and a series of popular Singalong records. In his most recent book release, “I Believe Devotional,” Phil invites people on a 14-day journey to living a life of greater faith.

 ABOUT BRANDON LAKE:

Brandon Lake is a GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award-winning artist and songwriter. He lives with his wife, Brittany, and their three sons in Charleston, South Carolina. As a worship leader for gatherings around the nation, he has found his purpose in calling followers of Jesus into a posture of freedom and confidence — creating space to boldly declare truth and expect the miraculous. Through releasing his solo albums and collaborating with artists across the country he has taken home five GRAMMY® Awards and been nominated for a total of ten over the course of his professional music career. Believing that God has a unique and powerful purpose for each and every one of us, Lake longs to see individuals and families “live free and be everything that God has called them to be.” His Little Lion Lungs book is one of many projects and resources to serve the home in discovering the powerful weapon of worship. To learn more, visit brandonlake.co.

 ABOUT JOSIAH QUEEN:

Josiah Queen stands as a testament to the power of dedication and the resonance of a harmonious melody with a global audience reaching 300M+ total streams. Since the release of his first single, he has since released several more songs and a full-length album, including the biggest song to date, “The Prodigal,” reaching over 82M global streams and 50M views on social content utilizing the track. The song has had immense success being named Apple Music’s Top 100 Songs of 2023 and hit the top 10 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart. His debut album was #1 on Billboard Christian Albums Chart making it the biggest debut ever in Christian music. Queen has had continued success at Spotify, including playlists across multiple genres such as Homegrown, Juniper, Top Christian & Gospel, Singled Out and Best of 2024 reaching over 3M monthly listeners and several songs reaching Top 50 Spotify Viral Songs charts for multiple weeks. Josiah was named Billboard’s #1 new artist in Christian Music for 2024 and wrapped 2024 with several nominations across the Billboard Music Awards, Dove Awards and K-LOVE Fan Awards. Additionally, both his spring and fall headline tours completely sold out across 50+ cities. Queen continues to grow and impact with the church and global music audiences. His journey, crafted with faith-filled lyrics and heartfelt melodies, is an anthem of authenticity and devotion that’s resonated with fans of all ages. Josiah and his wife, Trinity, travel together and are based in Tampa, FL.

 ABOUT TPR.:

With over 75 years of combined experience in concert and event promotion, TPR. was formed in 2024 from the three leading faith-based promotion companies: Transparent Productions, Premier Productions, and Rush Concerts. Together, TPR. is the largest promoter in the genre promoting first-class Christian and Gospel concerts, tours, and festivals across the U.S. in churches, theaters, arenas, and amphitheaters. TPR.’s roster includes Anne Wilson, Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chris Tomlin, Dude Perfect, Elevation Worship, Forrest Frank, Gaither Vocal Band, Jeremy Camp, Josiah Queen, KB, Lysa TerKeurst, MercyMe, Phil Wickham, Tauren Wells, We The Kingdom and many more.

TOBYMAC HEAVEN ON MY MIND

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC RELEASES 9TH STUDIO ALBUM, HEAVEN ON MY MIND

"Determination and a refusal to lose hope pulsate through" "vibrant and uplifting listening experience" on album where he "redicovers joy"

Features in BILLBOARD & PEOPLE 

Profile the Singer and the Stories that Shaped the Project

Hits Deep 2025 Rolls Through End of March

Nashville, Tenn. (March 7, 2025) — 7x GRAMMY®-winner TOBYMACreleases his 9th studio album, HEAVEN ON MY MIND, today, along with YouTube premiere of the title track's lyric video, where Premium members can be a part of his AfterParty and get an exclusive bonus video. The longtime songwriter disguised as a pop artist and the stories behind the highly anticipated release is profiled this week on Billboard.com and People.com with both outlets praising TOBYMAC’s ability to channel the pain of losing his firstborn son into relatable, hope-fueled music.

On the personal 12-track collection, the multi-Platinum artist stands at the crossroads of suffering and wonder and finds himself some joy in the brokenness.  But it’s his questions about eternity that ultimately color HEAVEN ON MY MIND.

As he continues on his journey, TOBYMAC is more resolute in his faith. He’s more sure of his calling. And he’s more confident in his God than ever before. HEAVEN ON MY MIND isn’t simply a perspective shift, it’s a changing of seasons as a very long winter turns into spring, following 2022’s GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning LP, LIFE AFTER DEATH, which debuted atop Billboard’s Christian Albums chart and notched an impressive five No. 1s.

“HEAVEN ON MY MIND is this journey of going from total ashes to crawling to walking to standing up. It was me figuring out how to relate to God again, leading to all these questions, and ultimately something beautiful,” Toby reflects. “I have a deeper relationship with God than I’ve ever had, because I walked through the valley with Him, and I decided I trusted Him.”

TOBYMAC has already been treating concertgoers to selections fromHEAVEN ON MY MIND — including a stripped-back performance of his latest radio climber, “a lil Church (nobody’s too lost),” currently spinning on 63 stations and already Top 20 and climbing at Mediabase AC, along with an amped-up live version of his chart-topping lead single, “Nothin’ Sweeter” whose original version spent 9 weeks at No. 1 — in cities across the country on this year’s Hits Deep Tour. Capped by a full headlining set from TOBYMAC and the Diverse City Band, the 2025 multi-artist outing also features Crowder, CAIN, Ryan Stevenson and Terrian. Commanding numerous sell-outs, the 32-date trek runs through March. Remaining tickets are available at TOBYMAC.com.

Pulling back the curtain on HEAVEN ON MY MIND he confessed “for the last few years eternity has not been something I thought much about but lately it’s been on my mind a lot. I want to put treasure in Heaven which begins with loving well, being compassionate and treating people with dignity.  We can make it as confusing as we want, but loving God and loving people is the road I want to walk.” 

HEAVEN ON MY MIND TRACKLISTING

1.        Heaven On My Mind

2.        Lord It Feels Good

3.        Rearview (with Juan Winans)

4.        God Did It

5.        a lil Church (nobody’s too lost)

6.        Resist (Keep The Devil Away) (with Terrian)

7.        Been Through It

8.        Can’t Stop Me 

9.        Nothin’ Sweeter

10.     Oh My Soul (Psalm 103)

11.     Campfire (That Very Love)

12.     Goodbye (for Gabe)

REMAINING HITS DEEP 2025 TOUR DATES

03.07.2025 - Houston, TX

03.08.2025 - Cedar Park, TX

03.13.2025 - Pensacola, FL

03.15.2025 - St. Louis, MO

03.16.2025 - Columbus, OH

03.22.2025 - Lubbock, TX

03.23.2025 - San Antonio, TX

03.25.2025 - Las Cruces, NM

03.26.2025 - Tucson, AZ

03.28.2025 - Tulsa, OK

ABOUT TOBYMAC:

With more than 16 million units in career sales, four billion global streams, and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac’s career continues to run on the fast track. His last project, LIFE AFTER DEATH debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart in August 2022, garnered TobyMac his 17th GRAMMY® nomination and has amassed more than 548 million global streams to date. Named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards, the project boasts an incredible five number one songs: “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),” (whose music video won the Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year), “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight),” which peaked at No. 1 across five charts, “Promised Land,""Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams),”and “Faithfully,” the latter of two which held onto the top spot for ten consecutive weeks. LIFE AFTER DEATH follows his 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, which garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved RIAA Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. THE ELEMENTS, his 2019 GRAMMY-nominated release included “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.”  2025 will bring brand new music on March 7th with his 9th studio project, HEAVEN ON MY MIND. 
 

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COLTON DIXON RELEASES "UP + UP" (LIVE) - AVAILABLE NOW!

COLTON DIXON RELEASES "UP + UP" (LIVE) - AVAILABLE NOW!

YouTube to unveil accompanying video captured during Dixon's Winter Jam set today at 12 Noon EST

Hit track continues to climb "up + up," currently No. 2 on Billboard Christian AC chart

Nashville, TN (February 21, 2025) - Atlantic Recording artist COLTON DIXON is surprising fans with a brand-new live version of his hit track "UP+UP."  Available now across all dsps, YouTube will unveil an accompanying live video filmed during Dixon's Winter Jam set today at 12 Noon (EST). 

Currently No. 2 on the Billboard Christian AC chart, No. 4 on both the Mediabase Christian Audience chart and Billboard Christian Airplay chart, and No. 3 on the Mediabase Christian AC chart, the song literally continues to climb "up + up" each week.  

"Life is tough, but I believe God wants the best for us," Dixon shares about the song, which is based on Jeremiah 29:11. "Though life doesn’t come without trials, I believe that God’s plan is to give us hope and a future - a plan that always says ‘up and up’ again."

"Musically I wanted to mirror the message of this song, which is this - 'don’t let life knock you down, but put your hope in God and He will take you ‘up and up’ again.'"

Dixon is currently joining SKILLET, Anne Wilson and more for WINTER JAM 2025. Hitting 38 cities across the country, full routing and line up are available HERE.

About Colton Dixon: 

Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry amid kicking off another era and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multi platinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it has reeled in over 100 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. People premiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Dixon captivated once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the top ten single “My Light," as well as his 2023 Christmas single, "Home for Christmas."  2024 brought new music from Dixon, starting with his brand-new track, “Rest of My Life” being used as the closing song for the new Angel Studios film SIGHT, starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, and brand-new radio single, "UP+UP."

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THE K-LOVE FAN AWARDS RETURN TO NASHVILLE'S ICONIC OPRY HOUSE MAY 25th Hosted by Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard, Mac Powell, and Matthew West

L-R Bart Millard, Mac Powell, Jeremy Camp and Matthew West

THE K-LOVE FAN AWARDS RETURN TO NASHVILLE'S ICONIC OPRY HOUSE MAY 25th

Hosted by Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, Mac Powell and Bart Millard, tickets and travel packages for the 12th annual show and weekend, available NOW
at KLOVEFANAWARDS.com

Nashville, TN -February 7, 2025 - Today, the K-LOVE Fan Awards announced live on the nationwide K-LOVE radio network that award-winning artists Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, Mac Powell and Bart Millard will host the 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards. Taking place on May 25, 2025 at Nashville’s iconic OPRY House, Coca-Cola Consolidated will once again serve as Title Sponsor for the fan-voted awards show that concludes the biggest weekend in Christian music. 

More details for weekend events including the Friday night kick-off concert, Emerging Artist Showcase, Songwriter's showcase, Sunday morning worship service and more will be announced soon.

Fans come from all over the country to participate in the K-LOVE Fan Awards and the preceding weekend to hear great music, meet their favorite artists, and have fun with the whole family.  Providing an experience for fans that is impossible to match anywhere else, tickets for the 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend are on sale with travel packages still available here:  www.klovefanawards.com.

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ABOUT COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED 
Coca-Cola Consolidated is the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., CCBCC makes, sells and distributes Coca-Cola products along with other unique beverages, carrying more than 250 brands and selling more than 178 million cases in 2015. With 10,000 employees, CCBCC is currently operating in 14 states. 

About The K-LOVE Fan Awards:
The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show will be hosted by Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard, Mac Powell, and Matthew West . The annual awards show is a John Sanders LLC production presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated. 

About K-LOVE:
K-LOVE creates compelling media designed to inspire and encourage people to develop a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. K-LOVE is listener-supported and delivers Christian music through its more than 1,100 signals across 50 states, the K-LOVE App, smart devices, klove.com, and K-LOVE On Demand offering positive and encouraging music.

Get Connected with the 2024 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
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Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Facebook // Facebook.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Twitter // Twitter.com/KLOVEFanAwards
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FORREST FRANK DELIVERS ANOTHER POWERFUL SINGLE, “SUNRISE,” OUT FEBRUARY 7

FORREST FRANK DELIVERS ANOTHER POWERFUL SINGLE, “SUNRISE,” OUT FEBRUARY 7

Nashville, TN... February 7, 2025 - Building on the momentum of his recent single "drop," GRAMMY-nominated artist Forrest Frank releases his latest track, "SUNRISE," on February 7. Available HERE. 

The release comes after a record-breaking year for Forrest, whose GRAMMY-nominated album CHILD OF GOD held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks becoming the biggest Christian album debut of 2024. 

In addition to new music, FRANK is gearing up for his 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2."  Demand for the tour has been intense, with several markets already sold out, including Fishers (Indianapolis), Baltimore, Charlotte, Phoenix, Sacramento, St. Louis, Fort Worth, Denver (Morrison), CO., Tampa and more. Featuring Elevation Rhythm in support, following the success of his 2024 stretch, the tour will kick off March 27th and hit 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada.  Tickets are on sale now via ForrestFrank.com.

With momentum continuing into the new year, Forrest begins February with two songs impacting the Top 30 of Mediabase's Christian Audience chart:  “NEVER GET USED TO THIS” at #29 and “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” enters at #30 this week with both songs being added to KLOVE network. “NEVER GET USED TO THIS” is also #18 this week on Mediabase Christian AC with 55 total stations on. At Billboard Christian AC and Billboard Christian Airplay, the song comes in at #18 on their latest charts. Forrest Frank’s collective radio audience is currently just shy of 6,000,000 impressions!

ABOUT FORREST FRANK: 

Forrest Frank acknowledges the weight of his words, deeds, and actions within his artistry. The award-nominated Texas-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist approaches life and music with gratitude and intent. This mindset underscores his music, and it’s why his GRAMMY-nominated CHILD OF GOD was the best-selling Christian album of 2024.

The Houston-born 29-year-old, who’d temporarily put the idea of making solo music on the back burner to keep building on his band’s success, craved the freedom to make music just for himself again, and in 2021, a revelation inspired him to change course. Forrest opted to take a year off from touring, relocated to Waco, TX, and became a father.

Working completely independently, his self-described “simple worship song”—the powerful “NO LONGER BOUND” [feat. Hulvey]— opened up the floodgates, surging across social media, tallying north of 60.9 million Spotify streams and counting. He parlayed this momentum into CHILD OF GOD. Beyond performing on all 20 tracks, Forrest helmed the production, crafting an immersive soundscape anchored by elements of bright R&B, upbeat pop, and uplifting gospel. Thematically, he clung to a core message.  “My whole brand was built around God, and I’m not going to change that—ever,” he affirms.

CHILD OF GOD  soared to stratospheric heights upon arrival, capturing his first GRAMMY nomination, a Billboard Music Award (BBMA) finalist spot, a #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and within a few months’ time, tallied over 1 billion global streams. Given the runaway success, Billboard named him the #1 Top New Christian Artist of 2023, a 2024 BBMA finalist for Top Christian Artist. Concurrently, the signature “GOOD DAY” became a Christian radio hit, also named a BBMA finalist and won a DOVE Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, with Frank winning for “New Artist of the Year.”   Last fall he released the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun, as well as a new holiday original, "THE PRESENT. " This spring, FRANK will kick off his 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2," hitting 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada.

GET CONNECTED WITH FORREST FRANK:

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Hsquared MANAGEMENT SIGNS AWARD-WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER JORDAN ST. CYR

Hsquared MANAGEMENT SIGNS

AWARD-WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER JORDAN ST. CYR

Nashville, TN...January 30, 2025 - Hsquared Management has signed 17x GMA Canada Covenant award and Juno Award-winner, singer-songwriter Jordan St. Cyr.  The endeavor marks the company's second joint signing since industry veterans and entrepreneurs Kelli Haywood and Leigh Holt launched their brand-new company last summer.

Hsquared management's Leigh Holt and Kelli Haywood (L and R) with Jordan St. Cyr (center). 

"Jordan brings a rare combination of genuine artistry and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic that immediately resonated with us," said co-owners Haywood and Holt. "As a former contractor who built his music ministry from the ground up, he understands the value of authentic relationships and putting in the hard work needed to create something meaningful. His proven success and heart for connecting with people make him a perfect fit for our roster. We're excited to build alongside him in this next chapter of his career.

Known for his No.1 song "Weary Traveller" as well as other hits like "Fires" and "Rescue," St. Cyr released his second album, MY FOUNDATION last year.  Celebrating God's faithfulness and his daughter Emery's miraculous recovery through a collection of 11 richly produced pop songs, the tracks layer uplifting lyrics and infectious melodies with piano refrains, strings, acoustic guitar, percussion-forward highlights and vocal choirs that aim Jordan's voice at the soul of his musical stories.  St. Cyr will be on the Storyteller tour throughout 2025 and is working on new music also coming this year. 

“I’m thrilled to join this incredible team," echoed St. Cyr.  "We’ve hit the ground running and I’m so exciting for the work that’s ahead of us.”

With a focus on transcending genres, Haywood and Holt bring over 25 years of industry experience to fuel their very diverse roster.  

For inquiries and all information on Hsquared, you can now visit http://www.hsquaredmgmt.com.

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GRAMMY NOMINEE & DOUBLE DOVE AWARD-WINNER FORREST FRANK RELEASES FIRST SINGLE OF 2025, "DROP!"

GRAMMY NOMINEE & DOUBLE DOVE AWARD-WINNER FORREST FRANK RELEASES FIRST SINGLE OF 2025, "DROP!"

"CHILD OF GOD TOUR PART 2" kicks off March 27 with multiple cities already sold out

Nashville, TN... January 24, 2025 - Following the his first GRAMMY nomination, FORREST FRANK is kicking off 2025 with a powerful new single, “DROP!”  Available now, FRANK says the song is “about humility” and “how you start is how you finish" and sonically features his signature blend of hip-hop beats, strong melodies, and, as always, a heartwarming message.  

In addition to new music and the upcoming GRAMMY Awards, FRANK is prepping for his 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2."  Demand for the tour has been intense, with several markets already sold out, including Fishers (Indianapolis), Baltimore, Charlotte, Phoenix, Sacramento, St. Louis, Fort Worth, Denver (Morrison), CO., Tampa and more. Featuring Elevation Rhythm in support, following the success of his 2024 stretch, the tour will kick off March 27th and hit 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada.  Tickets are on sale now via ForrestFrank.com.

2024 was a non-stop year for FRANK, who after being named Billboard’s Top New Christian Artist of 2023, released his genre-debut GOD IS GOOD EP, which reached Top 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart. In July, he offered his first full-length project, CHILD OF GOD which held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks making it the biggest Christian album debut of the year.

CHILD OF GOD went on to give FRANK his first GRAMMY-Award nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and a Billboard Music Award (BBMA) finalist spot following innaugural GMA Dove Award wins for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year with album track "GOOD DAY," which was also named a BBMA finalist.

“NEVER GET USED TO THIS “ begins 2025 at #30 on Mediabase Christian Audience with 1,522,000 in total audience and at #18 on Mediabase Christian AC with 55 stations on in total. "GOOD DAY" continues to impact in the TOP 10 in recurrent airplay on both Mediabase Christian Audience and Christian AC with a weekly audience of 3,289,000. “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” began it's journey at Christian radio with JoyFM/St. Louis, MO adding the song shortly after its release. KLOVE network begins airplay on the song nationwide on January 27.

Last November, FRANK released the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun, and a new holiday original, "THE PRESENT."

In addition to awards, album sales and radio hits, the momentum FRANK has generated with his music is explained in the massive and continued growth on his socials, with a base that has boomed to nearly 5 million fans on Instagram, YouTube, X and TikTok alone, and nearly 6 million Spotify monthly listeners. 

ABOUT FORREST FRANK: 

Forrest Frank acknowledges the weight of his words, deeds, and actions within his artistry. The award-nominated Texas-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist approaches life and music with gratitude and intent. This mindset underscores his music, and it’s why his GRAMMY-nominated CHILD OF GOD was the best-selling Christian album of 2024.

The Houston-born 29-year-old, who’d temporarily put the idea of making solo music on the back burner to keep building on his band’s success, craved the freedom to make music just for himself again, and in 2021, a revelation inspired him to change course. Forrest opted to take a year off from touring, relocated to Waco, TX, and became a father.

Working completely independently, his self-described “simple worship song”—the powerful “NO LONGER BOUND” [feat. Hulvey]— opened up the floodgates, surging across social media, tallying north of 60.9 million Spotify streams and counting. He parlayed this momentum into CHILD OF GOD. Beyond performing on all 20 tracks, Forrest helmed the production, crafting an immersive soundscape anchored by elements of bright R&B, upbeat pop, and uplifting gospel. Thematically, he clung to a core message.  “My whole brand was built around God, and I’m not going to change that—ever,” he affirms.

CHILD OF GOD  soared to stratospheric heights upon arrival, capturing his first GRAMMY nomination, a Billboard Music Award (BBMA) finalist spot, a #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and within a few months’ time, tallied over 1 billion global streams. Given the runaway success, Billboard named him the #1 Top New Christian Artist of 2023, a 2024 BBMA finalist for Top Chrisitan Aritst. Concurrently, the signature “GOOD DAY” became a Christian radio hit, also named a BBMA finalist and won a DOVE Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, with Frank winning for “New Artist of the Year.”   Last fall he released the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun, as well as a new holiday original, "THE PRESENT. " This spring, FRANK will kick off his 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2," hitting 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada. 

GET CONNECTED WITH FORREST FRANK:

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7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC TO RELEASEHEAVEN ON MY MIND MARCH 7

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC TO RELEASEHEAVEN ON MY MIND MARCH 7

Pre-orders Available Today with Instant Grat Track, “God Did It”

TOBYMAC Kicks off HITS DEEP

spring 2025 tour January 23 

NASHVILLE, TN - January 10, 2025 - 7x GRAMMY-winner TOBYMAC will release his 9th studio project, HEAVEN ON MY MIND March 7th.  Following the success of his No. 1 BILLBOARD album LIFE AFTER DEATH (2022) encompassing five No. 1 radio hits, the new collection, HEAVEN ON MY MIND feature 12 songs that continue to dive into the depths of his heart of trying to remain true to his beliefs whileengaging with a world that can be full of heartbreak and wonder. (full track list below).  Digital pre-orders for the album start today and include the new Instant Grat (IG) single and lyric video, "God Did It," which can be seen on a Times Square Pandora billboard in New York City today through January 16th.  Additionally, physical product pre-orders are up via tobymac.com.

"God Did It" follows the stories of people passing through difficult times and reflecting on how the only way they came through their trials was with God, and reveals that life is all about perspective and that we can choose to see things as a coincidence or the hand of God.  The track follows two other songs that appear  on the album, last fall’s radio hit “Nothin’ Sweeter,” which spent 9 weeks at No. 1, and the December 2024 single, “a lil Church (nobody’s too lost).”  Another IG track, “Can’t Stop Me,” will hit February 7th.  

“After hard things hit us, we can recover - we can be strong again,” he attests. “The songs on this album have taken me from the journey of LIFE AFTER DEATH, where I felt the slap of pain and wrestled with God through the why and how, and ‘what did I do wrong,’ to discovering His love again. It’s brought me to a place of loving Him deeper - more than ever before - and altered not only my journey in life, but my journey with God.  I love Him more, I trust Him more, and I’ve discovered that He is better, kinder, and sweeter than I ever thought possible. These songs reflect it all.” 

TOBYMAC will spend the first part of 2025 headlining his annual Hits Deep Tour, which will kick-off January 23rd in Pensacola, FL (routing below). For tickets and details visit TOBYMAC.com.

ABOUT TOBYMAC:

With more than 16 million units in career sales, four billion global streams, and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac’s career continues to run on the fast track. His last project, LIFE AFTER DEATH debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart in August 2022, garnered TobyMac his 17th GRAMMY® nomination and has amassed more than 548 million global streams to date. Named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards, the project boasts an incredible five number one songs: “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),” (whose music video won the Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year), “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight),” which peaked at No. 1 across five charts, “Promised Land,""Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams),”and “Faithfully,” the latter of two which held onto the top spot for ten consecutive weeks. LIFE AFTER DEATH follows his 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, which garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved RIAA Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. THE ELEMENTS, his 2019 GRAMMY-nominated release included “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.”  2025 will bring brand new music with his 9th studio project,HEAVEN ON MY MIND. 

HEAVEN ON MY MIND TRACK LIST

1. Heaven On My Mind Lord It Feels Good

2. Lord It Feels Good

3. Rearview (with Juan Winans)

4. God Did It 

5. a lil Church (nobody's too lost)

6. Resist (Keep The Devil Away) (with Terrian)

7. Been Through It

8. Can’t Stop Me 

9. Nothin’ Sweeter

10. Oh My Soul (Psalm 103)

11. Campfire (That Very Love)

12. Goodbye (for Gabe)

HITS DEEP 2025

01.23.2025 - Pensacola, FL 

01.24.2025 - Huntsville, AL 

01.25.2025-  Greensboro, NC 

01.26.2025 - Greenville, SC 

01.30.2025 - Orlando, FL 

01.31.2025 - Sunrise, FL 

02.01.2025 - Estero, FL 

02.02.2024 - Tampa, FL 

02.06.2024 - Little Rock, AR

02.07.2025 - Grand Prairie, TX 

02.08.2025 - Grand Prairie, TX 

02.14.2024 - Jacksonville, FL 

02.15.2025 - Duluth, GA 

02.16.2025 - Nashville, TN 

02.20.2025 - Lexington, KY 

02.21.2025 - Fairfax, VA  

02.22.2025 - Fairfax, VA 

02.23.2025 - Norfolk, VA

02.27.2025 - Toledo, OH 

02.28.2025 - Indianapolis, IN 

03.01.2025 - Hoffman Estates, IL 

03.02.2025 - Grand Rapids, MI

03.06.2025 - Baton Rouge, LA 

03.07.2025 - Houston, TX 

03.08.2025 - Cedar Park, TX 

03.16.2025 - Columbus, OH 

03.22.2025 - Lubbock, TX 

03.23.2025 - San Antonio, TX

03.25.2025 - Las Cruces, NM

03.26.2025 - Tucson, AZ

03.28.2025 - Tulsa, OK 

Get Connected with TobyMac:

Website // X // Instagram // Facebook 

ANNIE F. DOWNS TO RELEASE WHERE DID TJ GO? FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Co-Authored with her sister, Tatum Green, book helps children and families deal with grief and loss, offering comfort and hope

Nashville, Tenn. (January 6, 2025) — New York Times best-selling author, speaker and podcast host Annie F. Downs has announced the February 18th release ofWhere Did TJ Go? (Baker Books) co-authored with her sister, Tatum Green.  

After Green suffered the loss of a baby, Downs wrote a story for her nephew, Sam, about where his baby brother TJ went. Beautifully illustrated by Jennie Poh, Where Did TJ Go? helps grieving families explain what happened and what kind of experiences a child might be having in heaven with the God who loves them and makes everything good in its time. Tender and sincere, this story doesn't shy away from the hurt even as it offers comfort and hope to those left behind. Watch the two sisters talk about the book and their story here.

"We are so hopeful that this book will serve families in their grief - giving parents some tools for starting conversations with their kids, and giving kids some vision and hope about eternity,” comments Downs. 

As the book explains, when a baby is on the way, everyone gets excited, including the little girls and boys who will have a new baby brother or sister to teach, play with, and care for. But sometimes things don't work out as expected. Sometimes a baby doesn't thrive. Sometimes they die and sometimes they can't even be born.  When a loss like this happens, it's hard on everyone--especially young children who wonder what happened to their baby brother or sister. Where are they now? Are they safe? Do they feel sad too? What about all the wonderful things they would have done if they had lived? Will they get to do them in heaven?

“When TJ passed away, we wanted a book to read to Sam that would give all of us a little peace and hope in the midst of unimaginable pain,” adds Green. “We hope that other families will find a similar comfort as they read our story together and know that they aren’t alone.”

About Annie F. Downs:

Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network — which includes her K-LOVE Fan Award-nominated, 100M-downloaded aptly named flagship show “That Sounds Fun," and the wildly popular and deeply meaningful “Let’s Read The Gospels” podcast, which has exceeded 10 million downloads and launched Single Purpose League. A patreon community for anyone who is unmarried, the league includes a monthly podcast episode and a regular chapter meeting hosted by Downs, among other membership premiums.

As an author, Downs has sold over 1 million books, including 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and That Sounds Fun, and no matter the topic, shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff, always finding her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift, and is dedicated to creating thoughtful content that resonates with a wide audience ranging from her fellow faith sojourners down to her miniBFFs.

Downs is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). She has been featured in The Wall St. Journal, on Good Morning America, The Today Show’s “Wellness Today”and more. Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet as anniefdowns. 

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GRAMMY NOMINEE & DOUBLE DOVE AWARD-WINNER FORREST FRANK ANNOUNCES 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR PART 2"

                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GRAMMY NOMINEE & DOUBLE DOVE AWARD-WINNER FORREST FRANK ANNOUNCES 2025

"CHILD OF GOD TOUR PART 2"

 

Featuring Elevation Rhythm, Tickets On Sale Friday at ForrestFrank.com

 

Frank Announced as Finalist 
for three 2024 Billboard Music Awards 

NASHVILLE, TN... December 3, 2024 - GRAMMY nominee and double Dove Award-winning artist FORREST FRANK has announced his 2025 "CHILD OF GOD TOUR Part 2."  Featuring Elevation Rhythm in support, following the massive success of his 2024 stretch, the tour will kick off March 27th and hit 26 markets across the U.S. and Canada.  Tickets are on sale now via ForrestFrank.com, and full routing is below. 

Frank is also a finalist for three 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs)including Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album (“CHILD OF GOD”) and Top Christian Song (“GOOD DAY”). The 2024 BBMAs presented by Marriott Bonvoy air on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00pm ET on FOX and Fire TV Channels, and streaming after on Paramount+. 

2024 has been a non-stop year for FRANK, who after being named Billboard’s Top New Christian Artist of 2023, released his genre-debut GOD IS GOOD EP, which reached Top 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart. In July, he offered his first full-length project, CHILD OF GOD which held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks making it the biggest Christian album debut of the year.

CHILD OF GOD went on to give Frank his first GRAMMY-Award nominationfor Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, following innaugural GMA Dove Award wins for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year with album track "GOOD DAY."

His latest radio single off the album, “NEVER GET USED TO THIS" featuring JVKE has grown quickly at Christian radio. The song has a bullet at No. 18 on Billboard Christian Airplay, No. 20 Billboard Christian Monitored AC charts, and jumped to No. 21 and No. 22 respectively on the Mediabase Christian Audience and Christian AC chart, with over 2M in weekly audience and 40+ stations on including KLOVE network. In addition to "Never Get Used To This," Frank has an additional song climbing the Mediabase Christian Audience chart with "Lift My Hands" at No. 29.  

On November 1st, FRANK released the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun, and then last week FRANK kept things moving along with a new holiday original, "THE PRESENT," which received a slew of adds from stations before Thanksgiving.  

In addition to awards, album sales and radio hits, the momentum Frank has generated with his music is explained in the massive and continued growth on his socials, with a base that has boomed to nearly 5 million fans on Instagram, YouTube, X and TikTok alone, and nearly 6 million Spotify monthly listeners. 

FORREST FRANK 2025 Child Of God Tour Part 2:

Thu-Mar-27 - Fishers, IN -Fishers Event Center

Fri-Mar-28 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center

Sat-Mar-29 - St. Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena

Mon-Mar-31 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena

Tue-Apr-01 - Toronto, ON - Coca-Cola Coliseum

Fri-Apr-04 - Reading, PA - Santander Arena

Sat-Apr-05 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center

Sun-Apr-06 - Baltimore, MD - Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

Thu-Apr-10 - Charlotte, NC - Bojangles Coliseum

Fri-Apr-11 -  Duluth, GA - Gas South Arena

Sat-Apr-12 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC

Sun-Apr-13 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

Thu-Apr-24 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre

Fri-Apr-25 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center

Sat-Apr-26 - San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena

Mon-Apr-28 - Sacramento, CA - Memorial Auditorium

Tue-Apr-29 - Portland, OR - Theater of the Clouds

Thu-May-01 - Seattle, WA - WAMU Theater

Sat-May-03 - Salt Lake City, UT - Maverik Center

Mon-May-05 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Wed-May-07 - Independence, MO - Cable Dahmer Arena

Fri-May-09 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center

Sat-May-10 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena

Thu-May-15 - Miami, FL - James L. Knight Center

Fri-May-16 - Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Sat-May-17 - Tampa, FL - Yuengling Center

ABOUT FORREST FRANK: 

Forrest Frank acknowledges the weight of his words, deeds, and actions within his artistry. The award-nominated Texas-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist approaches life and music with gratitude and intent. This mindset underscores his music, and it’s why his GRAMMY-nominated CHILD OF GOD has quietly taken flight as the best-selling Christian album of 2024.

The Houston-born 29-year-old, who’d temporarily put the idea of making solo music on the back burner to keep building on his band’s success, craved the freedom to make music just for himself again, and in 2021, a revelation inspired him to change course. Forrest opted to take a year off from touring, relocated to Waco, TX, and became a father.

Working completely independently, his self-described “simple worship song”—the powerful “NO LONGER BOUND” [feat. Hulvey]— opened up the floodgates, surging across social media, tallying north of 60.9 million Spotify streams and counting. He parlayed this momentum into CHILD OF GOD. Beyond performing on all 20 tracks, Forrest helmed the production, crafting an immersive soundscape anchored by elements of bright R&B, upbeat pop, and uplifting gospel. Thematically, he clung to a core message.  “My whole brand was built around God, and I’m not going to change that—ever,” he affirms.

CHILD OF GOD  soared to stratospheric heights upon arrival, gathering over 60,000 pre-saves in advance, capturing his first GRAMMY nomination, a #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and within a few months’ time, has tallied over 1 billion global streams. Given the runaway success, Billboard named him the #1 Top New Christian Artist of 2023, and concurrently, the signature “GOOD DAY” has become a Christian radio hit and won a DOVE Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, with Frank winning for “New Artist of the Year.”   This fall he hit the road, seeing sold out shows coast-to-coast on his fall CHILD OF GOD headline tour.  

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AMY GRANT IS RINGING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON, ONCE AGAIN CO- HOSTING "CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS,” ABC AUDIO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL and MORE!

SIX-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER AMY GRANT IS RINGING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON, ONCE AGAIN CO- HOSTING "CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS” WITH TRISHA YEARWOOD AND HOSTING ABC AUDIO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Grant Also Returns for Annual "Christmas At The Ryman" and "When I Think of Christmas" project with Vince Gill, headline's Lipscomb University's 20th Anniversary of Lighting of the Green 

NASHVILLE, TN—November 25, 2024 — For Six-Time GRAMMY-winner AMY GRANT, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year but also the busiest time of the year. Grant completed her fall tour last week, was a featured artist along with Sheryl Crow on No Small Endeavor’s Live Event at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and now turns her attention to numerous Holiday Season events. 

Grant will once again co-host “CMA Country Christmas” with Trisha Yearwood.  The show will air Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+.  Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of Christmas classics from Country Music’s biggest stars, including Grant and Yearwood taking the stage to perform “Sing Your Praise To The Lord” and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Grant also performs “Tennessee Christmas.”  The lineup includes for KING & COUNTRY with Carin León (“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”), Cody Johnson (“White Christmas“) and (“I’ll Be Home For Christmas”), Ashley McBryde and Brittney Spencer (“Man With The Bag”), Jon Pardi (“Horsepower Sleigh”) and CeCe Winans (“Joy To The World”). 

Grant is also hosting ABC Audio's When I Think Of Christmas Holiday Special, running over Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas week. The special features the all the best new holiday music from artists like Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay and Megan Moroney, plus old favorites and songs from Grant and Vince Gill's new holiday album When I Think of Christmas, a treasury of seasonal songs that capture the spirit of their much-loved “Christmas at the Ryman” concerts. In addition, stars like Parker McCollum, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Chris Janson, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson and Thomas Rhett will be sharing memories and thoughts on holiday decorating, gifts, traditions, music and more! 
Starting this Friday, November 29 through December 21, Grant and Gill will once again bring one of the most successful residencies in the history of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium (famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry), “Christmas at the Ryman” which has presented over 100 shows in front of nearly a quarter-million people. 

Grant will also once again be joining Nashville's Lipscomb University to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its traditional start to the holiday season with beloved the annual Lighting of the Green. This year’s edition is set for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena Mall. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with the FREE concert to follow at 6 p.m. 

Grant and Gill have hit the media circuit this fall as well in support of When I Think of Christmas, sharing fun stories and traditions with Entertainment Tonight, American Songwriter and USA TODAY.  They'll also be featured in an upcoming issue of PEOPLE magazine. 

Wrapping up all things holiday-media, Grant is also this year's guest artist for SXM Disney Hits "Be Our Guest," airing the week of December 2nd, as well as for the popular podcast Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriter's annual holiday episode. 

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ABOUT AMY GRANT

Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 GMA Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. In 2023, Grant toured in 70 cities across the country and released her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See,” (March) and "What You Heard" (April).  Grant released “Lead Me On Live 1989” in October 2023 which is a full-concert documentation from the 1988-1989 Lead Me On Tour.  Grant finished the year with two Christmas Tours including dates with Michael W. Smith as well as the annual Christmas At The Ryman residency with Vince Gill which celebrated over 100 headline shows at the Ryman, the first co-headliners to mark this incredible milestone.  

In 2024, Grant toured the country playing 33 shows in the spring, including two headlining shows at the Ryman Auditorium over Mother’s Day weekend.  She released the long-sought after “Songs From The Loft” album, (originally released in 1993), for the first time on digital formats. This past fall, Grant released an ‘Expanded Anniversary Edition’ of her classic album, “House Of Love” with never before heard tracks and remixes and recently finished a 20+ show headlining tour featuring many songs from House Of Love. Grant will finish the year with the annual “Christmas At The Ryman” residency with Vince Gill featuring songs from their recent “When I Think Of Christmas” album. Grant is also writing songs for her next musical project to release in 2025.  

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22X PLATINUM, GRAMMY-NOMINATED BAND SKILLET SURPRISE FANS WITH "KINGDOM OF ROCK" BOOK

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22X PLATINUM, GRAMMY-NOMINATED BAND SKILLET SURPRISE FANS WITH

"KINGDOM OF ROCK" BOOK

UNAPOLOGETIC DEEP DIVE INTO 28 YEARS OF DEFYING-ALL-THE-ODDS, HIGH GLOSS BOOK FEATURES NEVER-BEFORE SEEN PHOTOS & UNTOLD STORIES 

 

Skillet Wraps First Tour Of Middle East, Selling Out Shows In Istanbul, Athens and more, expanding band's Global Imprint to 32 Countries and Five Continents

Nashville, TN - November 19, 2024 -  22x platinum, Grammy-nominated band SKILLET surprised fans today with the announcement of their “Kingdom of Rock"book.  Exclusive packages are available only via pre-order in the SKILLET APPtoday through midnight CT on November 21st by using the code Allthatmatters.  All book packages also have a 20% off early Black Friday discount.  Following the pre-sale, the book will be available in Skillet's webstore. 

Many people across the music industry said that Skillet would never make it—  blurring the lines between Christian music and mainstream Rock, the band was “too spiritual,” “too positive,” and had female musicians, which was almost unheard of in rock ‘n’ roll. Now, 28 years and 22 million album sales later, SKILLET continues to defy all odds. The band has sold out arenas in 32 countries across five continents, including their first-ever, recent nearly 100% sold out Middle East tour. 

As testimony to their global impact, check out this video featuring fans from all over the world talking about what the band coming to their city and country means to them.

SKILLET'S SOLD OUT CROWD IN ISTANBUL; photo: @steinmiller_productions

SKILLET'S SOLD OUT CROWD IN ATHENS; photo: @steinmiller_productions

SKILLET IN WITH MEMBERS of the U.S. ARMY IN KAZAKHSTAN photo: @steinmiller_productions

With smash hits like the 5x platinum “Monster” and 2x platinum “FeelInvincible,” which claimed the #1 spot on Rock Radio, Skillet’s unapologetic messages of hope and redemption have been spotlighted by brands like WWE,Marvel, ESPN, NFL, CONAN, USA Today, and The New York Times. With over 13.2 billion streams as proof, Skillet has won over the hearts of fans around the world who join together to celebrate over two decades of raw, powerful rock from a band few expected to succeed. This unfiltered reflection from founding member John Cooper chronicles Skillet’s unparalleled music career with honest commentary, never-before-seen candids, glossy concert shots, the best (and worst) album covers, and beloved Panhead fan art from the band’s archives.

Expected to only extend SKILLET’S formidable legacy, the band released their 12th studio project, REVOLUTION, on November 1st.  Streams for focus tracks "Unpopular", "All That Matters" and "Ash In The Wind" have soared, with the music leaving critics raving, calling it a "hard-rocking freight train," "fantastic" and "exactly what fans want." 

SKILLET will be the headline act for WINTER JAM 2025, hitting 38 cities across the U.S.. Full routing and line up at Skillet.com.

ABOUT:  After nearly three decades, eleven albums, and thousands of shows worldwide, Skillet play louder, fight harder, and sound more rebellious than ever. As of 2024, the band have received two-time GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide, they have notched multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, boasting “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with the 5x-platinum “Monster.” Their presence has impressively surged throughout popular culture with syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and NFL in addition to coverage from USA Today, The New York Times, and more. As a live force of nature, they have touched down on five continents and in 32 countries, packing arenas everywhere from the Middle East to Russia. Not to mention, Skillet expanded their world with the graphic novel series EDEN. The first installment stood out as Z2 Comics’ best-selling book of all-time. Now, the global hard rock quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals, bass], Korey Cooper [guitar, keys], Jen Ledger [drums, vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—deliver an insurgent, infectious, and inimitable body of work with their twelfth full-length offering and first-ever independent album, REVOLUTION, led by the single “Unpopular" and focus tracks "All That Matters" and "Ash In The Wind." 

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MERCYME ANNOUNCES MERCYME LIVE 2025 WITH ZACH WILLIAMS AND SPECIAL GUEST SAM WESLEY

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MERCYME ANNOUNCES MERCYME LIVE 2025

WITH ZACH WILLIAMS AND SPECIAL GUEST SAM WESLEY

Tickets on sale Friday, November 22nd via MercyMe.org

Nashville, TN….November 18, 2024 – GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced their spring 2025 MERCYME LIVE TOUR with Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley. Hitting 32 cities March through May, tickets go on sale Friday, November 22nd via mercyme.org. The tour kicks off March 13th in Dayton, OH., with full tour routing listed below. 

To note, their No. 1 track  "Say I Won't," (inhale (exhale)) was recently certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band's certification tally to total 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums.  MercyMe is currently in the studio working on a new album that is scheduled to be released in 2025.

MERCYME LIVE TOUR 2025

• Thursday, March 13 - Dayton, OH

• Friday, March 14 - Wilkes-Barre, PA

• Saturday, March 15 - Wallingford, CT

• Sunday, March 16 - Newark, NJ

• Thursday, March 20 - Pittsburgh, PA

• Friday, March 21 - Evansville, IN

• Saturday, March 22 - Milwaukee, WI

• Sunday, March 23 - TBA

• Thursday, March 27 - Savannah, GA

• Friday, March 28 - Charlotte, NC

• Saturday, March 29 - Clarksville, TN

• Sunday, March 30 - Huntsville, AL 

• Thursday, April 3 - Tampa, FL

• Friday, April 4 - Miami, FL

• Saturday, April 5 - Estero, FL

• Sunday, April 6 - Orlando, FL

• Thursday, April 10 - Asheville, NC

• Friday, April 11 - Lexington, KY

• Saturday, April 12 - Champaign, IL

• Sunday, April 13 - Grand Rapids, MI

• Thursday, April 17 - Des Moines, IA - *tickets go on sale 11/29

• Friday, April 18 - Springfield, MO

• Thursday, April 24 - Lincoln, NE

• Friday, April 25 - Independence, MO

• Saturday, April 26 - St Louis, MO - *tickets go on sale 2/11

• Sunday, April 27 - N. Little Rock, AR

• Thursday, May 1 - Ft. Worth, TX

• Friday, May 2 - Lubbock, TX

• Saturday, May 3 - San Antonio, TX

• Sunday, May 4 - Edinburg, TX

• Thursday, May 8 - Cedar Park, TX

• Friday, May 9 - Houston, TX

About MercyMe: 
It continues to be a landmark time for the multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe. They were named Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of the 2010 decade, and in 2020 received their eighth American Music Award nomination. A major motion picture based on the life of frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song “I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father, opened at a remarkable No. 3 at the box office on Mar. 16, 2018 (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions). In conjunction with the movie release, Millard penned a memoir and the band released a collection of hits titled I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe. In 2018 MercyMe was named Top Christian Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, was the top winner at the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards including a win for Artist of the Year, and was the GMA Dove Award Winner for Artist Of The Year. Since their debut in 2001, the band has sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered more than 49 No. 1 multi-format radio singles, and had four consecutive mainstream radio hits. MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in the digital domain. The song has now gone 5x platinum. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe’s “Word Of God Speak” the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry’s most notable talents. They have sold out venues throughout the US and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Good Morning America, GMA3, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. Their eleventh album, ALWAYS ONLY JESUS, is available now.
 
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YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/mercyme 

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FORREST FRANK RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY ORIGINAL TRACK, "THE PRESENT"

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FORREST FRANK RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY ORIGINAL TRACK, "THE PRESENT"

Track follows Frank's First GRAMMY Nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, CHILD OF GOD 

NASHVILLE, TN - (November 15, 2024) - GRAMMY- nominee, double Dove Award-winner and Billboard’s Top New Christian Artist of 2023, Forrest Frank, has released a new holiday original, "THE PRESENT."  The track comes after Frank teased fans with a clip last week, resulting in bated anticipation and nearly 3M views to date.  With a fresh, festive energy, "THE PRESENT" reminds us that the season’s true gifts lie in connection and generosity. 

Last week Frank received his first GRAMMY nomination in the category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his first full-length project, CHILD OF GOD which held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks, making it the biggest Christian album debut of the year.

"THE PRESENT" continues what has been a busy season for new music from Frank with the November 1st release of the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun.  

Following the success of Frank's genre-debut GOD IS GOOD EP, which reached Top 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart, earlier this fall Frank won his first-ever GMA Dove Awards for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year with his hit "GOOD DAY."  His latest radio single, “NEVER GET USED TO THIS" featuring JVKE has grown quickly at Christian radio. The song is Top 25 on Billboard Christian Airplay + Christian AC and Mediabase Christian Audience + Christian AC charts with over 2M in weekly audience and 40+ stations on including KLOVE network. 

In addition to album sales, streams and radio hits, the momentum Frank has generated with his music is explained in the massive and continued growth on his socials, with a base that has boomed to nearly 5 million fans on Instagram, YouTube, X and TikTok alone, and nearly 6 million Spotify monthly listeners. 

ABOUT FORREST FRANK: 

Forrest Frank acknowledges the weight of his words, deeds, and actions within his artistry. The award-nominated Texas-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist approaches life and music with gratitude and intent. This mindset underscores his music, and it’s why CHILD OF GOD has quietly taken flight as the best-selling Christian album of 2024.

The Houston-born 29-year-old, who’d temporarily put the idea of making solo music on the back burner to keep building on his band’s success, craved the freedom to make music just for himself again, and in 2021, a revelation inspired him to change course. Forrest opted to take a year off from touring, relocated to Waco, TX, and became a father.

Working completely independently, his self-described “simple worship song”—the powerful “NO LONGER BOUND” [feat. Hulvey]— opened up the floodgates, surging across social media, tallying north of 60.9 million Spotify streams and counting. He parlayed this momentum into CHILD OF GOD. Beyond performing on all 20 tracks, Forrest helmed the production, crafting an immersive soundscape anchored by elements of bright R&B, upbeat pop, and uplifting gospel. Thematically, he clung to a core message.  “My whole brand was built around God, and I’m not going to change that—ever,” he affirms.

CHILD OF GOD  soared to stratospheric heights upon arrival, gathering over 60,000 pre-saves in advance, capturing #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and within a few months’ time, tallied over 1 billion global streams. Given the runaway success, Billboard named him the #1 Top New Christian Artist of 2023, and concurrently, the signature “GOOD DAY” has become a Christian radio hit and won a DOVE Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, with Frank winning for “New Artist of the Year.”   This fall he hit the road, seeing sold out shows coast-to-coast on his fall CHILD OF GOD headline tour.  

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ANNIE F. DOWNS CELEBRATES MILESTONE YEAR

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 ANNIE F. DOWNS CELEBRATES

MILESTONE YEAR:

100 MILLION Downloads of “That Sounds Fun” Podcast, 10 MILLION Downloads of “Let’s Read The Gospels” and More Than 1 MILLION Books Sold

Nashville, Tenn. (November 13, 2024) — New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcast host Annie F. Downs is celebrating a milestone year that includes impact far beyond anything the entrepreneur could have ever imagined.

Downs recently hit 100 million downloads of her K-LOVE Fan Award nominated “That Sounds Fun” podcast, which turned double-digits in 2024. To honor a decade of the flagship show for Downs’ growing That Sounds Fun Podcast Network, the Georgia native hosted an entire weekend exclusively for fans from all over the country, who traveled to Music City for meetups, sweet treats, special guests, photo ops and even a little confetti. Downs capped the multi-day event with an unforgettable, sold-out evening at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, where — with the help of a live house band — she curated conversations, performances and appearances by some of her dearest friends, including recording artists Lady A, Amy Grant and CAIN, author and speaker Demi-Leigh Tebow, Broadway’s Ginna Claire Mason, The Popcast’s Jamie B. Golden and Knox McCoy, and Annie and Eddie Keep Talking’s very own Eddie Kaufholz.

In addition to marking a decade of her “That Sounds Fun” podcast, Downs also exceeded 10 million downloads of her wildly popular and deeply meaningful “Let’s Read The Gospels” podcast and launched Single Purpose League, a Patreon community for anyone who is unmarried that includes a monthly podcast episode and a regular chapter meeting hosted by Downs, among other membership premiums.

Surpassing 1 million books sold this year, including her latest Let’s Read The Gospels: A Guided Journal, Downs continues to create thoughtful content that resonates with a wide audience ranging from her fellow faith sojourners down to her miniBFFs.

“I’m so thankful for the work we get to do, the people I get to do it with, and the audience we get to serve. Each one of these numbers represents friends we think about, pray for, and thank God for,” Downs reflects. “Every day of this career is a gift. I’m deeply grateful.”

 As Downs puts the finishing touches on the manuscript for her next book — slated for release in 2026 — the team at AFD, Inc. is already planning an array of surprises for 2025, which will encompass new resources, fresh podcast episodes, exciting events and, as always, loads of fun.

 About Annie F. Downs:

Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network — which includes her aptly named flagship show, “That Sounds Fun” — and author of multiple bestselling books like 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and That Sounds Fun, Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift. Annie is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). Annie has been featured in The Wall St. Journal, on Good Morning America, The Today Show’s “Wellness Today” and more. Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at anniefdowns.com

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FORREST FRANK RECEIVES FIRST GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR CHILD OF GOD

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FORREST FRANK RECEIVES FIRST GRAMMY

NOMINATION FOR CHILD OF GOD 

Nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album,CHILD OF GOD still holds the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart after 14 weeks 

NASHVILLE, TN - (11/8/24) - 2024 GMA double Dove Award-winner and Billboard’s Top New Christian Artist of 2023, Forrest Frank, has received his first GRAMMY-Award nomination. Frank is nominated in the category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his first full-length project, CHILD OF GOD which has held the No.1 spot on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart for 14 weeks now, continuing to make it the biggest Christian album debut of the year.

Last week Frank released the CHILD OF GOD (DELUXE) album featuring seven new tracks, including "YOUR WAY'S BETTER" and "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" with Torey D’Shaun.  

Following the success of Frank's genre-debut GOD IS GOOD EP, which reached Top 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart,Earlier this month Frank won his first-ever GMA Dove Awards for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year with his hit "GOOD DAY," and his latest radio single, “NEVER GET USED TO THIS" featuring JVKE has grown quickly at Christian radio. The song is Top 25 on Billboard Christian Airplay + Christian AC and Mediabase Christian Audience + Christian AC charts with over 2M in weekly audience and 40+ stations on including KLOVE network. 

In addition to awaralbum sales and radio hits, the momentum Frank has generated with his music is explained in the massive and continued growth on his socials, with a base that has boomed to nearly 5 million fans on Instagram, YouTube, X and TikTok alone, and nearly 6 million Spotify monthly listeners. 

ABOUT FORREST FRANK: 

Forrest Frank acknowledges the weight of his words, deeds, and actions within his artistry. The award-nominated Texas-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist approaches life and music with gratitude and intent. This mindset underscores his music, and it’s why CHILD OF GOD has quietly taken flight as the best-selling Christian album of 2024.

The Houston-born 29-year-old, who’d temporarily put the idea of making solo music on the back burner to keep building on his band’s success, craved the freedom to make music just for himself again, and in 2021, a revelation inspired him to change course. Forrest opted to take a year off from touring, relocated to Waco, TX, and became a father.

Working completely independently, his self-described “simple worship song”—the powerful “NO LONGER BOUND” [feat. Hulvey]— opened up the floodgates, surging across social media, tallying north of 60.9 million Spotify streams and counting. He parlayed this momentum into CHILD OF GOD. Beyond performing on all 20 tracks, Forrest helmed the production, crafting an immersive soundscape anchored by elements of bright R&B, upbeat pop, and uplifting gospel. Thematically, he clung to a core message.  “My whole brand was built around God, and I’m not going to change that—ever,” he affirms.

CHILD OF GOD  soared to stratospheric heights upon arrival, gathering over 60,000 pre-saves in advance, capturing #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart, and within a few months’ time, tallied over 1 billion global streams. Given the runaway success, Billboard named him the #1 Top New Christian Artist of 2023, and concurrently, the signature “GOOD DAY” has become a Christian radio hit and won a DOVE Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, with Frank winning for “New Artist of the Year.”   This fall he hit the road, seeing sold out shows coast-to-coast on his fall CHILD OF GOD headline tour.  

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CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP SIGNS CELEBRATED SINGER/SONGWRITER JAMIE MACDONALD

CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP SIGNS CELEBRATED SINGER/SONGWRITER JAMIE MACDONALD

MacDonald Readies Debut Single, “A Million Chances,” Set to Release Nov. 15;

Signs with Round Table Management and UTA

Nashville, TN. - (November 1, 2024) — Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) announces the signing of celebrated singer/songwriter Jamie MacDonald. The newcomer is set to showcase her soulful vocals and lyrical prowess on her debut single, “A Million Chances.” The powerful, choir-assisted original is set to release Nov. 15, 2024, but can be pre-saved now.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jamie to CCMG," expressed label Co-Presidents Brad O'Donnell and Hudson Plachy. "The moment we heard her sing and her incredible story, it was clear what an extraordinary talent she is. We can't wait to share her music and amazing voice with the world."

Originally from Michigan, MacDonald now resides in Nashville where she’s spent years in the studio contributing background vocals, choir parts and vocal production to support other artists’ projects, as well as actively writing music for film and television. Quickly earning the trust and respect of her peers within the Christian music community, MacDonald has collaborated with an array of songwriters and producers, including Austin Davis, Jonathan Gamble, Molly Kate Kestner and Jordan Sapp. Furthermore, the esteemed creative has worked extensively in the sync space with her music appearing on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN show “Queen Sugar,” ABC’s “The Rookie” and EPSN College football playoffs.

In addition to joining the CCMG family, MacDonald has signed with Round Table Management and UTA, respectively, for exclusive management and booking representation.

“We’re honored to partner with Jamie MacDonald on her musical journey. We at Round Table believe deeply in her artistry and purposeful message,” Round Table Management president Cam Pumphrey and artist manager Ashley Morgan state. “Her gift brings a fresh sound to the industry, with songs that reach a broad audience. We are excited for the future.” 

"When we first encountered Jamie and heard her story, we immediately knew that she is an incredibly special person who is going to bring hope to a lot of people," said UTA's Jonathan Roberts. "Jamie’s songs are thoughtful, honest, and refreshing. She embodies a multi-hyphenate artist whose reach will go far beyond music and concerts, and we’re so thrilled to be her agency partner."

About Jamie MacDonald:

Singer/songwriter Jamie MacDonald has spent years honing her craft behind the scenes. Now, as the newest member of the Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) family, MacDonald is poised to share her God-given gifts with the world. Following ample time in the studio contributing background vocals, choir parts and vocal production to support other artists’ projects, as well as actively writing music for film and television, the Michigan native quickly earned the trust and respect of her peers within the Christian music community. MacDonald, who now resides in Nashville, has worked with an array of songwriters and producers, including Austin Davis, Jonathan Gamble,  Molly Kate Kestner and Jordan Sapp, among others. Armed with an undeniably soulful voice and a strong lyrical arsenal, MacDonald is set to release her debut single, “A Million Chances,” Nov. 15, 2024.

About Capitol Christian Music Group:

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is the world’s leading Christian Music company and market leader in recorded music and music publishing. CCMG operates several divisions, including CCMG Label Group, Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong, Tamla Records, Jesus Culture, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships and CCMG Publishing. CCMG is home to artists Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant, TobyMac, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells, Jeremy Camp, Hillsong United, We the Kingdom, Tye Tribbett, Crowder, Anne Wilson and many others. Capitol CMG Publishing, in addition to publishing most of the CCMG labels’ premier artist/writers, represents many of the leading writers in Christian/Gospel including Ben Glover, Ed Cash, Tommee Profitt, Kirk Franklin, Jeff Pardo and many more. Key Distribution and Publishing Administration partners include Primary Wave/The Gaither Music Group, Centricity Music, Maranatha Music, The Belonging Co, and Getty Music. Led by Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy and a strong executive team of long-time Christian and Gospel music veterans, CCMG is characterized by a passionate commitment to their artists, songwriters, customers, business partners, and one another, as well as a strong spirit of community service.

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