FOXNews.com Exclusively Premieres Chris Tomlin's "Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)"

FOXNews.com Exclusively Premieres

Chris Tomlin's "Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)"

ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship debuts at No. 1
on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart

"Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)" can be found on ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, 
which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart.

Get Connected with Chris Tomlin
Website // http://www.christomlin.com 
Facebook // http://www.facebook.com/christomlin
Twitter //https://twitter.com/christomlin 
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Instagram // http://instagram.com/christomlin

MercyMe To Appear On 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade On NBC

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® nominated band to perform during Atlanta’s Great Tree Lighting on November 22nd

MercyMe, It’s Christmas! Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (November 3, 2015) – Current American Music Award nominees MercyMe will appear on the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, live from New York City on NBC. With an expected 3.5 million spectators along the route and 50 million viewers tuning in, the parade will air from 9am-NOON on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th. MercyMe will join such notable talent as Mariah Carey, Cirque du Soleil®, Pat Benatar and more for what has become one of America’s favorite holiday traditions.

Just prior to heading to NYC, MercyMe will perform during Atlanta’s Annual Great Tree Lighting at Macy's Buckhead Lenox Store before a crowd of nearly 45,000. The event will be broadcast live on WSB Atlanta (ABC), with subsequent replays over the course of the holiday weekend.

The Christmas season started early for MercyMe this year when MercyMe, It’s Christmas!, the band’s sophomore Christmas offering, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums chart, just following the RIAA Gold certification of their 2011 project, The Generous Mr. Lovewell. MercyMe’s hit single “Flawless” has been No. 1 for 11 weeks and counting on the Billboard Christian AC Chart while also topping the Billboard National Christian Audience Chart.

After the band wraps their “Greater Than Tour” in mid - November, they will head out for a special run of Christmas shows. For more information on the tour, visit mercyme.org/tour.

About MercyMe:
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC), and “So Long Self.” Their recent single “Greater” lived up to its name, holding the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for 16 weeks. 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. 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, and have appeared on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox New Channel's Fox & Friends, CNN, ABC News, and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered Billboard Music Award nominations in all three Christian categories and two GRAMMY® nods. Their brand new project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! offers a fresh spin on seasonal favorites as well as several original songs; the album is available in stores now.

MercyMe Holiday Tour Dates:
Nov. 28 Edmonton, AB, Canada
Nov. 29 Edmonton, AB, Canada
Dec. 1 Calgary, AB, Canada
Dec. 5 Van Wert, OH
Dec. 6 Reading, PA
Dec. 10 Louisville, KY
Dec. 11 Muncie, IN


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Website // www.mercyme.org
Facebook // www.facebook.com/mercyme
Twitter // www.twitter.com/mercyme
Instagram // www.instagram.com/themercyme


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SURPRISE! Crowder Drops Neon Porch Extravaganza

Nashville, Tenn. (October 30, 2015) - GRAMMY® acclaimed artist Crowder has unveiled Neon Porch Extravaganza today, surprising listeners with a live album recorded in his new hometown of Atlanta. Complete with his famed touring sidekick, Kenny Rodgers The Arctic Fox as the cover art, Neon Porch Extravaganza features six newly recorded live songs and a video element from his latest Neon Steeple, which boldly debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200.

"We recorded an evening on the front porch at my home church in Atlanta, GA, PCC (Passion City Church) it was freaking stupid good,” shares Crowder. "I became convinced that it would be a disservice if it were not documented properly. If you are reading this, I know you have most likely been in some public space joining my friends and I on the front porch singing like crazy and this is for us, you and I. It was a ridiculous night. We had a party before we started singing on the porch. There was a mechanical bull. There was a petting zoo. There was inflatable jousting. There were food trucks with stupid good food stuffs. There was a dance floor. There was a dance party in my tour bus. And then we went inside to sing to God. It was perfect. I hope you enjoy. Enjoy the auditory experience."

To download Neon Porch Extravaganza on iTunes, click here. To join in the excitement, tag #NeonPorchExtravaganza in social conversation.


About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received a GRAMMY® Nomination, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry last year supporting the latest record. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die." 


About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit:www.sixstepsrecords.com.


Get Connected with Crowder
Website // www.crowdermusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/crowdermusicofficial
Twitter // www.twitter.com/crowdermusic
Instagram // www.instagram.com/crowdermusic

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Chris Tomlin's Single "Good Good Father" Captivates, Holding No. 1 Spot On iTunes Christian Songs Chart For Almost Four Weeks

ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship debuts at No. 1 on iTunes Holiday Albums Chart

Tomlin offering free copy of ADORE to
supporters of CURE International this season

Nashville, Tenn. (October 29, 2015) — GRAMMY® Award winner Chris Tomlin's new single "Good Good Father" is resonating with listeners everywhere and hasn't left the top spot on the iTunes Christian Songs Chart since its October 2 release, already spending almost four weeks at No. 1.

On Billboard, Tomlin is holding the No. 1 spot on the Christian Digital Songs chart for the second week in a row as "Good Good Father," marks his fourth single to top that chart. The track also hit the top 10 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, making it his 22nd top 10, officially breaking the record for the most ever top 10s on that chart. The song has also shot into the top 20 on both the AC Monitored and National Christian Audience charts. 

Last week, Tomlin debuted his second Christmas album ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, which instantly shot to the number 1 spot on iTunes Holiday Albums Chart. The album was recorded live at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville and features special guests Lauren Daigle, All Sons & Daughters and Kristyn Getty.

Chris Tomlin is currently on the second leg of what's already been the biggest tour of his career, the "Love Ran Red Tour." Featuring special guests Rend Collective, the 22-city tour kicked off in Nashville earlier this month. So far, the tour has helped raise more than $700K for CURE International, which helps fund surgeries for children with physical disabilities in developing countries. Tomlin has partnered with CURE for the "Love Ran Red Tour," and this season, he is giving away ADORE: Christmas Songs Of Worship to anyone who donates $50 or more to the organization.

About Chris Tomlin
With ten albums, 13 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by TIME Magazine as “most likely the most often sung artist anywhere,” Tomlin consistently has several songs in the top 20 of the Top 100 CCLI songs. BMI and GMA Dove Awards' 2014 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God” was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25, becoming one of the fasting rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. In addition to having sold more than 7 million albums and over 8.9 million digital tracks, Tomlin made history as his No. 1 single “Jesus Messiah” (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history, and recently tied the record for most top tens in the history of Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart as his current hit, "At the Cross (Love Ran Red)" broke into the top ten. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide, including his recent Worship Night In America events, which sold out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rock’s and Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena. Burning Lights debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200 in January 2013, making history as only the fourth Christian music album to do so, and his tenth recording, Love Ran Red is available now. ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship is available now.
 

Get Connected with Chris Tomlin
Website // http://www.christomlin.com 
Facebook // http://www.facebook.com/christomlin
Twitter //https://twitter.com/christomlin 
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Stars Go Dim's Self-titled Album To Release Exclusively With Lifeway Tomorrow

Fervent Records' latest act to premiere album
worldwide January 29, 2016

Current single "You Are Loved" soars at radio,
landing in top 10 on Hot AC/CHR chart

Nashville, Tenn. (October 29, 2015) — Stars Go Dim, the newest addition to Fervent Records, is set to release their self-titled debut album, Stars Go Dim, tomorrow October 30. The album will release to all digital music providers, and Stars Go Dim is partnering exclusively with Lifeway Christian Stores on the physical album release. The album will release to all physical outlets early next year, January 29, 2016.

Partnering with Fervent Records, the Tulsa-based band members (Chris Cleveland, Michael Cleveland, Kyle Williams and Josh Roach) have each been in music for years. The team of worship leaders joined together nearly three years ago and recently completed recording their 14-song debut album.

"Our team at Word Entertainment continues to be driven to find and partner with artists passionate about spreading the Gospel through music," said Rod Riley, President and CEO of Word Entertainment. "I’m so impressed by the guys in Stars Go Dim and their creative vision, their heart for ministry and their unwavering work ethic. I look forward to hearing stories of lives changed as we partner together in launching this debut album.” 

Stars Go Dim is already making waves as their current radio single, "You Are Loved," is resonating with listeners and surging up the charts. One of the most added songs at Christian radio over the last month, the song has hit the top 10 on the Hot AC/CHR Chart and landed in the top 20 on several charts including the National Christian Audience Chart, Christian AC and Hot Christian Songs Chart.

The band is also set to perform alongside Skillet, for KING & COUNTRY and more this fall and spring as part of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. To learn more, and to view tour dates visit: www.starsgodim.com.


About Stars Go Dim
Fervent Records' latest act Stars Go Dim is composed of Chris Cleveland, Michael Cleveland, Kyle Williams and Josh Roach. Each member of the Tulsa-based band lends unique musical talents that have been honed for nearly twenty years each, including lead singer, Chris Cleveland, who began traveling and singing with his brother, Michael, at age 12. Stars Go Dim's first single, "You Are Loved" is gaining steadily and quickly at radio – reaching the top 10 at Hot AC/CHR. The band will travel the country this fall and spring performing to more than 600,000 fans alongside Skillet, for KING & COUNTRY and more on the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. Their approach to live show production is praised, and imaginative, and compelling pieces can be expected on their Winter Jam set. The band's debut album Stars Go Dim is available on all digital music platforms with a physical album exclusive through Lifeway Christian Stores on October 30, and a worldwide release January 2016.


Get Connected With Stars Go Dim
Website: starsgodim.com
Facebook: facebook.com/starsgodim
Twitter: twitter.com/starsgodim
Instagram: instagram.com/starsgodim
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCgDvETLumQhTJwAF4h39hfg
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/starsgodim
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/starsgodimspotify


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Rend Collective Launches Rend Family Records In Partnership With Capitol Christian Music Group

Urban Rescue is first official act signed to new imprint

Rend Collective and Urban Rescue team up for spring tour across the U.S. and U.K.

Nashville, Tenn. (October 23, 2015) — Northern Irish folk worship band Rend Collective has announced the launch of Rend Family Records, a partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group and an endeavor stemming from the group's heart for worship and community.

"Rend Collective has always been about finding wild and colourful ways to worship God, so as Rend Family Records, we hope to shine a spotlight on artists who are redefining the landscape of musical worship," Rend Collective shared. "We’re calling ourselves a 'family' on purpose, because we want this label to be another extension of the thing we call 'church.' Our goal is to create an environment where discipleship is valued more than the 'next great idea,' to be pastorally-minded instead of product-driven."

Urban Rescue's Jordan Frye

Rend Collective

Rend Family Records' first official signing will be Urban Rescue, a revival band from Los Angeles. Fronted by Jordan Frye, the band is on mission to inspire the next generation of believers to see their churches, communities and cities awakened by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

"Kaleidoscope," the first single from Urban Rescue's upcoming album, is available today on iTunes, Amazon and other digital outlets. Click here to check out the official lyric video. 

Learn more about Urban Rescue by watching the video below.

"It’s an honor to introduce Urban Rescue as the first band signed to Rend Family Records," Rend Collective continued. "Urban Rescue has been inspiring us since 2009 with their untamed and undiluted worship. Not only do they exhibit so much of the artistry we believe in, but their passion to pursue authenticity with God and people embodies the family heart we value. We are excited and grateful to be a part of Urban Rescue’s continued creative journey as they write music for the church."

Urban Rescue will also join Rend Collective this spring as they head out on tour with 50+ dates spanning the continental United States and the United Kingdom. The tour is in support of Rend Collective's most recent release, As Family We Go, which landed in the iTunes top ten albums overall in seven countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada. They have spent the spring and fall of 2015 touring with Chris Tomlin on the most successful tour of his career, the "Love Ran Red Tour." For up-to-date tour information, visit: rendcollective.com/tour.

"We have the utmost enthusiasm and respect for the work Rend Collective has done throughout the world with their recorded music and live worship events," said Capitol Christian Music Group President, Peter York. "They have a compelling vision and a dynamic voice in the global church today. We are pleased to partner with them on their first Rend Family Records signing, Urban Rescue. This great Southern California based band has all of the essential elements necessary to launch successfully and impact the market with the same passion and originality that has become synonymous with Rend Collective’s brand."


About Rend Collective
Hailing from a small town off the coast of Northern Ireland, Rend Collective (Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell) wants to be known as a celebration band, worshiping for God’s Glory and fame. Since the release of their first album, Organic Family Hymnal, the group’s authentic and energetic style of worship has attracted an international audience, with career sales of more than 300,000 albums. The group saw early success as their first ever single “Build Your Kingdom Here,” peaked at No. 12 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Their 2014 release The Art of Celebration, charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart within the first week of its release. Known for their electric, lively worship, the band has been a part of several major tours with top artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Kari Jobe, Lecrae and more. Rend Collective is currently preparing to embark on two headlining tours in 2016. The group's latest album As Family We Go, released last month, hitting No. 19 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 9 on U.K.’s Digital Albums Chart, making it the highest debut for a Christian album in the U.K. in almost 20 years and the highest ever Christian album debut on the U.K. Digital Albums Chart. As Family We Go also hit the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Christian albums chart in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand and landed in the top ten albums overall in seven countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada.


Get Connected With Rend Collective
Website: http://rendcollective.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rendcollective
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rendcollective
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rendcollective/
Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/rendcollectivespotify
Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/AsFamilyWeGoAPL 
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Rend_Collective?id=Awch4mrsu4hi5utotmvhpytjiqq
 

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Louie Giglio to Appear on FOX & Friends Tomorrow in Support of The Comeback

Passion Founder and Pastor’s New Book Chronicling Comebacks Available Now

Nashville, Tenn. (October 21, 2015) - Louie Giglio, founder of the global Passion Conferences and Atlanta-based Passion City Church, will be live on FOX & Friends Thursday, October 22 to share about his newest book The Comeback: It's Not Too Late and You’re Never Too Far (W Publishing Group, ISBN 9780718042189, $19.99, October 2015). The top-rated cable morning news show airs from 6-9 a.m. EST on FOX News Channel. National media outlets including Relevant Magazine, USA Radio, FOX Nation, Patheos, Moody Broadcasting, Guideposts, Charisma, Simple Grace and more are joining in The Comeback conversation, speaking with Giglio about the new book and his own deeply personal comeback story. Additionally, Giglio will appear on Life Today on November 23 and 26 to discuss The Comeback.

Critics are commending Giglio for his newest release.

"I am grateful for this book. On every page, I expected to be disappointed. But I was consistently and pleasantly surprised by Louie’s refusal to promise what God doesn’t promise. I am thankful for a book on suffering that solves no problems, gives no answers, and thereby offers a glimpse of God’s comfort in Jesus Christ in the midst of unbearable suffering. Comeback balances the tightrope between Scripture and life in a way that is neither theologically trite, nor pragmatically contrived. It is a book of gospel hope for those who, in their despair, stubbornly insist on trusting God’s unbreakable foundations for the next sunrise. My defeated inner lawyer reluctantly commends this book to those who have no hope.” - Patheos’ Paul Maxwell

“This book is a slam dunk reminder of God’s power and presence when nothing else makes sense.”- Servant Magazine’s Phil Callaway

The newest book from Passion Publishing and HarperCollins Christian Publishing’s W Publishing Group delves into biblical and modern day comeback stories while walking readers through hope and direction when seeking a fresh start. Among the recent stories shared in the book, Giglio will continue to share videos of stories on Instagram and Twitter, allowing readers to hear powerful comebacks from drug abuse, cancer and more.

About Louie Giglio:
Led by a stirring in the heart of Atlanta-based pastor Louie Giglio in 1995, Passion has ushered millions of college students from across the globe into unity, brought forth some of the most influential songs for the modern day Church and championed a full-force movement to fight the injustices of human trafficking. A passionate communicator and leader, Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta and founder of the Passion Movement, which includes the collegiate gatherings of Passion Conferences, Passion Publishing and Capitol CMG partner sixstepsrecords. Widely known for the Passion Talk Series DVD messages, “Indescribable” and “How Great Is Our God”, Giglio is also the author of The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I AM and Waiting Here for You. As a communicator, Giglio speaks at events throughout the U.S. and around the globe. A native of Atlanta and graduate of Georgia State University, Giglio has done post-graduate work at Baylor University and holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Southwestern Seminary.  
 
Stay Connected with Louie Giglio:
Website// www.louiegiglio.com/thecomeback
Twitter// www.twitter.com/louiegiglio
Instagram// www.instagram.com/louiegiglio  

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Sara Groves To Unveil Deeply Personal Album, Floodplain, on November 6

Anticipated recording finds Groves leaning in as a songwriter in midst of self-discovery

Nashville, Tenn. (October 20, 2015) - Floodplain, the newest album from thought-provoking singer/songwriter Sara Groves, will release on November 6 with FairTrade Services. Groves produced the anticipated new effort in collaboration with Steve Brewster, Matt Pierson, Scott Dente, Daniel Phelps and Brown Bannister. This new album finds Groves leaning in as a songwriter, contemplating want and provision, personal struggles and empathy.

For Groves, this is a different chapter, a seasoned songwriter finding herself at a new place in her 18 year career – with a growing family, an ever growing role with International Justice Mission, a cause closest to her heart, and the community life of Art House North, a 100 year old church owned by the Groves in their neighborhood, life is full.

“One main idea that appears a few times on the record is reality and escape.  Joy and sorrow,  are both mixed in our cup, " shares Groves. “We can see our reality as a burden and try to escape it, or we can drink our cup. Whether it is depression or poverty or caring for an aging parent, these challenges are realities of life. If I avoid the cup, I also miss joy and provision. If I drink it down, I will 'taste and see that the Lord is good.'"

The title track “Floodplain” points to Groves’ self-discovery that her heart was built upon a floodplain. " The floodplain is a gift of an image," explains Groves. "I was running down along the Mississippi and I saw this homeless man camped on the shore of the river, and then I looked up at the top of the bluff and there was the James J. Hill House, a historic mansion, and a symbol of security. I had been struggling with depression, and was wondering about bootstraps theology, and how much I was the cause of my own troubles. This simple idea came to me, some hearts are built on a floodplain… I knew from a history tour I had taken of St Paul, that the immigrant communities have built their homes on the floodplain, and would lose everything they had to yearly floods. But the floodplain is also beautiful!  It is my favorite place to go in the city. So this image, it has helped me name something about empathy and judgment for myself, and for others. 

The creation of Floodplain was born out of the generosity of friends – “It is impossible to describe the number of boats in the form of friends that have come to get me during this season on the floodplain.” Floodplain was largely made possible by a gift of studio time in the surroundings of the Redwood Forest at Sonic Temple Studios in Ferndale, California. “I think you hear the generosity and friendship in the music."

Incredibly rich commentary and shared laughter from Groves and her husband Troy discussing each song is now available with a pre-order of the album.


About Sara Groves:
Sara Groves is a mom, wife, singer/songwriter and recording artist with a passion for justice and a heart of mercy. She has joined forces with International Justice Mission to advocate for victims of human trafficking for the past 10 years. Groves, her husband Troy, and their three children (Kirby, Toby & Ruby) reside in St. Paul, Minn. where they cultivate an artist support community out of a 100 year-old church called Art House North. Floodplain marks her ninth anticipated release with FairTrade Services.


Get Connected with Sara Groves:
Website // www.saragroves.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/saragroves
Twitter // www.twitter.com/grovesroad
Instagram // www.instagram.com/grovesroad
 

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MercyMe Earns Fifth American Music Award Nomination for Contemporary Inspirational Favorite Artist

Nashville, Tenn. (October 16, 2015) – Announced on ABC's Good Morning America earlier this week, MercyMe earned their fifth American Music Award Nomination for Contemporary Inspirational Favorite Artist. Honored with two American Music Awards in the past, MercyMe led the category, winning in both 2004 and 2010. 

The fan-voted award will be announced during the 2015 American Music Awards, to be broadcast Sunday, November 22 from the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater on ABC.

The AMA nomination comes on the heels of their second Christmas album. October 9 marked the debut of MercyMe, It’s Christmas!, as Billboard.com exclusively premiered the album a day before its release. In addition to their nomination, MercyMe’s hit single “Flawless” still reigns at No. 1 after two incredible months on the Billboard Christian AC Chart.

For the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards, MercyMe performed “Dear Younger Me” from their 2014 Welcome To The New album. MercyMe will continue to support their 2014 release, kicking off their “Greater Than Tour” October 22. For more information on their upcoming tour, visit mercyme.org/tour.


Greater Than Tour
October 22 – Norfolk, VA (Constant Convocation Center)
October 23 – Baltimore, MD (Modell Performing Arts Center)
October 24 – Trenton, NJ (Sun National Bank Center)
October 29 – Raytown, MO (First Baptist Church of Raytown)
October 30 – Ralston, NE (Ralston Arena)
November 5 – Estero, FL (Germain Arena)
November 6 – Orlando, FL (First Baptist Church Worship Center)
November 7 – Tallahassee, FL (Christian Heritage Church)
November 8 – Greenville, SC (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)
November 12 – Griffin, GA (Griffin First Assembly of God)
November 13 – Aiken, SC(Millbrook Baptist Church)
November 14 – Huntsville, AL (Propst Arena – Von Braun Center)


About MercyMe:
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC), and “So Long Self.” Their recent single “Greater” lived up to its name, holding the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for 16 weeks. 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. 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, and have appeared on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox New Channel's Fox & Friends, CNN, ABC News, and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered Billboard Music Award nominations in all three Christian categories and two GRAMMY® nods. Their brand new project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! offers a fresh spin on seasonal favorites as well as several original songs; the album is available in stores now.


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Website // www.mercyme.org
Facebook // www.facebook.com/mercyme
Twitter // www.twitter.com/mercyme
Instagram // www.instagram.com/themercyme
 

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Author and Former Record Company Executive Darlene Brock Launches The Grit & Grace Project Today

Curated digital space created by women, for women to foster community in all walks and stages of life

Nashville, Tenn. (October 15, 2015) — Today, marks the launch of The Grit & Grace Project, an online movement devoted to "building a community of women who believe that life's challenges neither defeat nor define them," helmed by author and entrepreneur Darlene Brock. Created for women of all ages and walks of life, the online destination will feature regularly updated content as contributors share tips, stories, how-tos, encouragement and much more. 

"I have come to realize life is a long-term project, and what it requires is our gender’s most valuable traits – grit and grace,” explains Brock. "I am on a mission to change the way ladies think about themselves. We are so much more than the roles we play, than the attitudes we are told we must hold. We are strong by our very nature, capable of possessing the very definition of grit and offering a vast amount of grace.”

With themes ranging from surviving life challenges to the holiday season and new beginnings along with friendships and families, content comes from diverse writers, ranging from single, married, with children, without, formerly homeless, entrepreneurs, from small towns to metro living.

To learn more about what The Grit & Grace Project is all about, watch the video below.

About The Grit & Grace Project
Launched by Author and businesswoman Darlene Brock, The Grit & Grace Project is an online destination for women of all ages and walks of life. With content created by women for women, it's a place where contributors share stories, tips, how-tos and hope with each other. The project is built upon the belief that the two most important qualities women possess and must embrace are grit and grace. To learn more, visit www.thegritandgraceproject.org.

About Darlene Brock
Darlene Brock is President and co-founder of The Grit and Grace Project. As the author of Help Wanted: Moms Raising Daughters, Brock has appeared on Fox & Friends, multiple ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates. She has been a guest columnist for CNN, Thriving Family Magazine and appeared on radio programs such as Family Life Today, The Hope Line and Keep the Faith. Throughout her career, Brock traversed the world of raising two daughters while working primarily with men in the Christian Music Business for over twenty years. Her varied experiences included producing award winning music videos, personal artist management, concert promotion and the position of Chief Operating Officer of ForeFront Records. The blend of author, mother, business woman, wife, creative producer and just managing this project we call life has shown her that it is indeed true that “life challenges should neither defeat nor define you." 
 

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“Offering a Farewell To One Of Christian Music’s Most Iconic Singers,” Best Of Sanctus Real Debuts To Critics' Acclaim

New single “Longer Than A Lifetime”already at top 20 on the Hot AC/CHR Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (October 15, 2015) – A Quintessential Contemporary Christian band of the past two decades, Sanctus Real released their final album Best Of Sanctus Real (Oct. 9) with lead singer Matt Hammitt at the helm. The new single featured on the album, “Longer Than A Lifetime,” has already moved into the Top 20 Christian Hot AC/CHR Chart. In support of the newest song, the band released a stirring lyric video, unveiling a collection of footage from the band's 20-year career.

Here is more of what critics are saying about Best Of Sanctus Real:

“The album does a great job of sending off Matt Hammitt…the feel of the record is not really goodbye, but rather a celebration that is saying, 'God bless, move forward in faith.'”
- BREATHEcast

"Best of Sanctus Real offers a nice farewell to one of Christian music's most iconic singers.”
- Jesus Freak Hideout

“This is a must have for Sanctus Real fans and a must have for fans of CCM/pop/rock music in general…a reminder of how far a band has come and how far they have influenced their fans, and people around them. Cheers to the band for their accomplishments so far, and here’s to more years of encouragement and inspiration.”
- 365 Days of Inspiring Media

"This is a collection of music that truly showcases what Sanctus Real is all about...If there was any better way to commemorate and celebrate the time Sanctus Real has had with Matt Hammitt at the helm, I urge you to prove it."
- The Front Row Report

Earlier this week, Sanctus Real kicked off their “Farewell To A Friend” Tour, including a packed stop in their hometown outside of Toledo, Oh. The tour will be hitting a total of 15 cities. For additional tour information, visit sanctusreal.com/tour.


Best Of Sanctus Real
1. Forgiven
2. Promises
3. Lead Me
4. Longer Than A Lifetime
5. I’m Not Alright
6. Lay It Down
7. Pray (Radio Version)
8. Whatever You’re Doing (Something Heavenly)
9. On Fire
10. The Face Of Love
11. The Redeemer (Radio Version)
12. We Need Each Other
13. Don’t Give Up
14. Everything About You
15. Say It Loud


About Sanctus Real:
Forming in 1996, Ohio-based Sanctus Real has seen major success over their 20-year career span, earning two GRAMMY® Award Nominations, a GMA Dove Award and six GMA Dove Nominations. With a total of seven studio albums released with Sparrow Records, Sanctus Real has accumulated eight No. 1 and eight top five singles on multiple Christian radio formats. They have toured with established artists including Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Skillet, Newsboys and Tenth Avenue North. Starting this fall, Sanctus Real will complete their “Farewell To A Friend” Tour, alongside the release of their Best Of Sanctus Real album, available now.


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Full Circle Music Wins Big At The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards With Producer Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Artist) And More

Official image provided by Terry Wyatt of Getty Images for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. From left to right: Jerricho Scroggins, Michael x o Connor and Seth Mosley of Full Circle Music.

Seth Mosley honored with four total wins during ceremony

Nashville, Tenn. (October 14, 2015) - Nashville-based Full Circle Music, helmed by Seth Mosley, took top honors at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards, garnering four wins, including Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (non-artist), Pop Contemporary Album of the Year for Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. (producer) by for KING & COUNTRY and Inspirational Album of the Year for Above It All (producer) by Phillips Craig & Dean. Mosley was a five-time nominee for the sold-out evening, which took place on October 13 at Lipscomb University.  In it's 46th year, the show will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

"This is a special moment for me and our Full Circle Music team," shares Mosley. "These awards are a beautiful reminder to us when we come to work how these songs are making it out of the 4 walls of our studio and into people's hearts. We are fortunate to work with such great artists who make what we do possible. The keyword here for us is gratitude."

Mosley recently returned from the Canadian Country Music Awards, accompanied by CCMA Group of the Year winners High Valley, also part of the Full Circle Music family. Full Circle Music is composed of Mosley, Michael O'Connor (Phil Wickham, MercyMe), Jerricho Scroggins (TobyMac, Colton Dixon) and Brad Rempel (Trisha Yearwood, High Valley.) To see a full list of Full Circle Music credits, click here.

About Full Circle Music:
Under the leadership of GRAMMY®-winning producer and songwriter Seth Mosley (SESAC Writer of the Year 2014, Billboard No. 1 Producer 2013), Full Circle Music is comprised of a team of producers, engineers, songwriters, editors, studios and creators that work with both signed and independent artists. With 20 No. 1 singles and credits including Mat Kearney, MercyMe, TobyMac, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Sidewalk Prophets, Newsboys and country acts like High Valley, Ricky Skaggs and more, the Full Circle Music team offers a wealth of combined experience from multiple genres including pop, Christian and country.  

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Laura Story Honored With Inspirational Song Of The Year Award For "O Love Of God" At The 46th Annual Dove Awards

Story's first Christmas album, God With Us, available now

Nashville, Tenn. (October 14, 2015) — Laura Story was honored last night at the 46th Annual Dove Awards with the Inspirational Song of the Year award for "O Love Of God." Written by Story, Cindy Morgan and Ian Cron, the song is featured on her 2013 release God Of Every Story. The awards were hosted by Sadie Robertson and Erica Campbell and took place in Nashville at Lipscomb University.

"I’m so honored for the Dove Award win for Inspirational Song of the Year," Story said. "My gratitude overflows for those who partner in ministry with us. Thanks so much!"

"Thrilled to be a part of the FairTrade family as Laura Story, Ian Morgan Cron and myself accepted the Dove Award for Inspirational Song of the Year for 'O Love of God,'" songwriter Cindy Morgan added.

Story's debut Christmas album God With Us released October 9. A mix of old, familiar classics ("Angels We Have Heard On High") and ("O Come All Ye Faithful") along with brand new originals ("Just Another Christmas"), listeners can expect to hear full, intricate songs as a 120-voice choir and a 50-piece orchestra accompany Story on several tracks. Additional collaborations on God With Us include multiple GRAMMY® Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman and Emmy Award winner Brandon Heath. God With Us is available now on iTunes and Amazon.


About Laura Story
GRAMMY® award winning artist, speaker, songwriter, author and worship leader Laura Story has a gift for penning songs that connect with people all around the world. Among her successes as a solo artist with her smash hits “Mighty To Save” and “Blessings,” Laura has also penned hit songs for other renowned artists including Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” Her solo artist music debut in 2008 with Great God Who Saves led to four Dove nominations and the award for “Inspirational Album of the Year.” In 2011, Laura released her sophomore project Blessings. The album and the emotionally powerful title was inspired by her real life trials and adversities, primarily her husband Martin's diagnosis of a brain tumor. The album resonated with a huge audience and led to whirlwind career highlights for Laura, peaking at the No. 1 album spot for three consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Contemporary Christian Overall chart, topping the iTunes® Christian/Gospel Top Songs chart and holding the No. 1 spot for an impressive 28 consecutive weeks on the Christian charts. The success of the single “Blessings,” which was certified RIAA Gold, includes the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Song, the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song and the Dove Awards for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. The song inspired Laura's first book, “What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops?” in 2012. Her latest project - God Of Every Story - released in 2013 to much acclaim, and her first ever Christmas project God With Us, is set to release in October. Laura is a worship leader at Perimeter Church outside of Atlanta, GA and lives with her husband Martin and three children.


Get Connected with Laura Story
Website // www.laurastorymusic.com
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Colton Dixon Honored With Dove Award For Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year

ANCHOR continues to see success as Dixon tours
alongside TobyMac into 2016

Nashville, Tenn. (October 14, 2015) — Colton Dixon’s 2014 release ANCHOR was presented with the award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year during the sold-out 46th Annual Dove Awards at Lipscomb University. This is Dixon's second time winning Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year as he took home the award in 2013 for his debut album, A Messenger.

"Absolutely shocked and honored to accept this award," Dixon said. "Beyond blessed by the people that surround me daily in this industry as well as my family who've been my support system from the beginning. I'm ecstatic that we get to do what we do for the King!!!!" 

ANCHOR includes the most played Hot AC single of 2014, "More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All Of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. The album's next single, "Limitless," will go for adds in November at Christian radio.

Following the success of ANCHOR, Dixon recently released dual EPs Calm and Storm, which catapulted to the top of the iTunes Christian Albums Chart as Calm took the No. 1 spot. Storm was close behind, landing in the chart's top six albums. The two EPs also combined to create The Calm Before The Storm, available in physical format only.

Dixon is currently touring alongside GRAMMY® Award winner TobyMac on his ***THIS IS NOT A TEST*** Tour and recently announced he will continue touring in 2016 on TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour.

Last month, Dixon got engaged to girlfriend Annie Coggeshall at Walt Disney World. The surprise announcement was picked up by People, Brides, OK! Magazine and more. Last night's ceremony was their first red carpet appearance together after their engagement.


About Colton Dixon
Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show American Idol, and his career has been on the fast track ever since. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist and the No. 9 best-selling album of 2013 in the Christian genre overall. In just a few short years, Dixon has already played live for more than 1 million fans, performing at festivals like Winter Jam and touring with acts such as Third Day, TobyMac and Casting Crowns. Colton Dixon has also been named the latest Steinway artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort ANCHOR, released last fall and includes the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. This year, ANCHOR was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon also received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Dixon’s dual EPs Calm and Storm are available now.


Get Connected with Colton Dixon
Website // www.coltondixon.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/coltondixonmusic
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The Media Collective Congratulates Our 2015 Dove Award Winners

Nashville, Tenn. (October 14, 2015) — The Media Collective would like to congratulate our clients who took home awards last night at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Sadie Robertson and Erica Campbell hosted the awards, which took place at Nashville's Lipscomb University. The show will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Crowder's Neon Steeple won the Recorded Music Packaging award with designer Leighton Ching, art directors Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith and photographers Zack Arias and Mary Caroline Mann. Crowder's current single "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)," has reached the Top 5 on CHR and the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Crowder is heading out with Chris Tomlin later this season on the "ADORE Christmas Tour."

Colton Dixon took home the Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year award for ANCHOR, produced by David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd and Gannin Arnold. The album includes the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. Dixon recently released dual EPs Calm and Storm and is currently on the ***THIS IS NOT A TEST*** Tour with TobyMac and Britt Nicole.

Nashville-based Full Circle Music, helmed by Seth Mosley, took top honors, garnering four wins, including Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (non-artist), Pop Contemporary Album of the Year for Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. (producer) by for KING & COUNTRY and Inspirational Album of the Year for Above It All (producer) by Phillips Craig & Dean.

Skillet took home the Rock Song of the Year award for "Good To Be Alive," written by John L. Cooper, Zac Maloy and Tom Douglas. Skillet recently earned their third RIAA certified platinum single as their song "Awake & Alive" sold over one million digital copies. The group is currently in the studio preparing for a 2016 release as they wrap up as headliners of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular.

Michael W. Smith took home the award for Christmas Album of the Year for Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas, produced by Smith, Robert Deaton and David Hamilton. The holiday spirit will continue for Smith later this season as he sets out on a Christmas tour, co-billing with Amy Grant on select dates.

Laura Story was honored with the Inspirational Song of the Year award for "O Love Of God" written by Story, Cindy Morgan and Ian Cron. Story's debut Christmas album God With Us released October 9, following the September release of her second book "When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn; Truths You Can't Live Without."

Chris Tomlin, along with Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher and Bill Gaither wrote “Because He Lives (Amen)” by Matt Maher, which took home Worship Song of the Year. Tomlin is currently on the fall leg of his "Love Ran Red Tour" and is setting out later this season on a Christmas tour in support of ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, releasing October 23. His current single "Good Good Father" hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes Christian Songs chart the same day it released and is rapidly climbing the radio charts, already hitting No. 19 on the National Christian Audience chart.

About The Media Collective
Everyone has a story to tell. The difference for many artists, authors and media personalities comes in having a talented team behind them who can help best communicate that story. Some of the biggest names in faith-based entertainment have relied upon the expertise of those at The Media Collective to do just that. And they put their faith in the right people. This talented PR team has secured coverage for them in publications including Billboard, People, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CALLED Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, CCM Magazine, Relevant, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, SELF, Seventeen, Shape, Patheos, Focus on the Family, Keep the Faith, Moody, Beliefnet and American Family Radio as well as spots on The Tonight Show, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, The View, Larry King Live, Conan, GAC, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, Fox & Friends, CBS This Morning, CNN and more. 


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Chris Tomlin Launches Fall Leg of "Love Ran Red Tour"

Biggest tour of GRAMMY® winner's career kicked off last week in Nashville

New single, "Good Good Father" quickly tops iTunes Christian Songs Chart

Chris and Lauren Tomlin open up about their marriage and more in
CALLED Magazine cover story

Nashville, Tenn. (October 12, 2015) — Chris Tomlin has set out on the second leg of what's already been the biggest tour of his career, the "Love Ran Red Tour." Featuring special guests Rend Collective, the 22-city tour kicked off in Nashville last week. Tomlin will continue to share uplifting music from his hit album Love Ran Red, including title track "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)," which recently hit the No. 1 spot on the National Christian Audience chart.

More than 200,000 people attended the first leg of the tour this spring, selling out venues in Chicago, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas and more. The tour helped raise more than $700K for CURE International, an organization with which Tomlin is partnering for the "Love Ran Red Tour." For tickets and additional tour information, click here.

Brand new music from Tomlin is resonating with listeners as his recently released single, "Good Good Father," hit the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Christian Songs Chart the day it released. 

In less than two weeks, more than 25 radio stations have added the single, including many large markets across the country and network stations KLOVE, AIR1 and Sirius XM. The single is shooting up the charts, already hitting No. 19 on the National Christian Audience Chart. 

"In every record, there’s a song that comes along that I’m just captured by. God is a good Father, and I think people need to hear that more than ever," Tomlin said. "What a beautiful thing to stand and proclaim and just let people experience the heart and the power of those words - 'you’re a good good Father.'" 

Pat Barrett and Tony Brown wrote "Good Good Father," and Barrett is featured on the track. "What an honor to carry this song," Tomlin continued. "It was really important to me that Pat Barrett, who wrote the song, be a part of the recording because he captured the heart so well." 

Tomlin and his wife Lauren recently opened up about their marriage and ministry as they spoke candidly with CALLED Magazine for a cover feature. To read what the two had to say, click here.

Tomlin is also preparing to release ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, available October 23. Billboard recently premiered "What Child Is This? (feat. All Sons & Daughters)" along with a Behind The Album feature.

Love Ran Red Tour
Oct 08 - West Riverfront Park Amphitheater - Nashville, TN
Oct 09 - ASU Convocation Center - Jonesboro, AR
Oct 10 - iWireless Center - Moline, IL
Oct 11 - Ralston Arena - Ralston, NE
Oct 13 - Old National Events Plaza - Evansville, IN
Oct 15 - Koka Booth Amphitheater - Cary, NC
Oct 16 - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, FL
Oct 17 - Infinite Energy Center - Duluth, GA
Oct 18 - CFE Arena - Orlando, FL
Oct 20 - Baton Rouge River Center - Baton Rouge, LA
Oct 22 - Reed Arena - College Station, TX
Oct 23 - American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, TX
Oct 24 - Ford Park - Beaumont, TX
Oct 25 - BOK Center - Tulsa, OK
Nov 05 - Memorial Coliseum - Fort Wayne, IN
Nov 06 - Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH
Nov 07 - Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, MI
Nov 08 - Bank of Kentucky Center - Cincinnati, KY
Nov 10 - Charleston Civic Center Coliseum - Charleston, WV
Nov 11 - Altria Theater - Richmond, VA
Nov 13 - Royal Farms Arena - Baltimore, MD
Nov 14 - CONSOL Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA


About Chris Tomlin
With ten albums, 13 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by TIME Magazine as “most likely the most often sung artist anywhere,” Tomlin consistently has several songs in the top 20 of the Top 100 CCLI songs. BMI and GMA Dove Awards' 2014 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God” was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25, becoming one of the fasting rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. In addition to having sold more than 7 million albums and over 8.9 million digital tracks, Tomlin made history as his No. 1 single “Jesus Messiah” (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history, and recently tied the record for most top tens in the history of Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart as his current hit, "At the Cross (Love Ran Red)" broke into the top ten. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide, including his recent Worship Night In America events, which sold out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rock’s and Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena. Burning Lights debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200 in January 2013, making history as only the fourth Christian music album to do so, and his tenth recording, Love Ran Red is available now. ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship will debut during the 2015 Christmas season.
 

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MercyMe Rings In The Holidays Early As Billboard Exclusively Premieres MercyMe, It's Christmas!

Band’s sophomore Christmas effort available this Friday, October 9 featuring singles "Joy" and "Christmastime Again"

"Greater Than" Tour to kick off October 22

To hear MercyMe, It’s Christmas! exclusively premiered on Billboard, click here.


About MercyMe:
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, American Music Award and multiple Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC) and “So Long Self.” In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the No. 1 Song of The Decade as well as heralded the group as the No. 1 Christian Songs Artist of the Decade and No. 1 as the Christian AC Song Artist of The Decade. MercyMe made history 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. MercyMe has sold out venues across the nation, including Radio City Music Hall, and has appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNN, Fox New Channel's Fox & Friends, ABC News, CBS This Morning and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today, Billboard and more. Their eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, received two GRAMMY® nods and three Billboard Music Award nominations. MercyMe, It's Christmas! will debut for the 2015 Holiday Season.


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Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner Amy Grant To Appear On OWN’S “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” This Weekend

Grant to be first woman inducted into
The Nashville Business Hall of Fame

Nashville, Tenn. (October 8, 2015) - Multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and six-time GRAMMY® winner Amy Grant is set to be featured on the top-rated “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” airing this Saturday, October 10 at 10 p.m. EST/9 p.m. CST on the OWN Network. The crew caught up with Grant on her farm this summer to talk about her influential career, new album Be Still and Know… Hymns & Faith, family life and unique partnership with Barefoot Republic Camps – a camp for children from kindergarten through sixth grade where they are given the opportunity to go horseback riding, gain wilderness skills, mountain bike, try archery and more. The popular OWN Network show visits with the famous talk show host’s favorite guests from "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Moved by Grant’s longtime philanthropic efforts in her hometown of Nashville, Tenn., Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee will induct Grant into its Phoenix Club of Nashville Business Hall of Fame on October 29. Joining past recipients such as Rob McCabe of Pinnacle Financial Partners and Jack O. Bovender Jr. of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Grant’s induction will mark the first time a women has received the Hall of Fame Honors.

Grant’s latest album Be Still and Know… Hymns & Faith - a 15 song collection, including two newly-recorded songs produced by husband Vince Gill - garnered a nod in the Inspirational Album of the Year category at upcoming 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The project also caught the attention of media such as ABC Radio, Southern Living, Country Weekly, CMT Radio and GAC.

The singer, songwriter will continue to tour stateside for the rest of 2015, including the inaugural Live at the Lake Cultural Series at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation in Georgia and holiday treks co-billed with longtime friend Michael W. Smith. Grant will also return to the famed Ryman Auditorium this December for the popular shows with Gill. For the most up to date tour schedule, visit AmyGrant.com.


About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 30 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. 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 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk 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 couple of decades is assured.


Get Connected with Amy Grant
Website // www.amygrant.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/amygrant
Twitter // www.twitter.com/amygrant
 

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Billboard Exclusively Premieres Crowder's "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" Music Video

Single top 5 at radio

Nashville, Tenn. (October 7, 2015) - Billboard is exclusively unveiling "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)," the latest music video from GRAMMY® Nominee Crowder. With camera shots captured by drones, the music video features a festival atmosphere, complete with lasers, neon and banjos. Crowder also invited special guest Tedashii to take part in the filming. After the recording, guests were invited to partake in bull riding, a petting zoo and delight in food trucks.

"Getting to capture the experience of the front porch live in my new hometown with my new ATL friends was perfection," shares Crowder. "Carrying the songs from Neon Steeple and watching the way they came to life in rooms full of people night after night made it necessary to attempt a documentation of it. It's just too much a hoot and a thing I wanted as many folks as possible to partake of."

Resonating with listeners at shows, online and on radio, the single has reached the Top 5 on CHR and the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience Chart.

Crowder is set to perform at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards where he is nominated for a total of five awards, including the noteworthy Song of the Year category. The sold-out event will take place on October 13 at Lipscomb University. For more information on the 2015 GMA Dove Awards, visit there website, here.

Known for bringing his front porch stage across the U.S., the GRAMMY® nominee will continue touring throughout the rest of 2015, including dates on the "Adore Christmas Tour" with label mate Chris Tomlin. For the most up to date tour schedule, click here.

About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received a GRAMMY® Nomination, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry last year supporting the latest record. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die. 


About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.


Get Connected with Crowder
Website // www.crowdermusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/crowdermusicofficial
Twitter // www.twitter.com/crowdermusic
Instagram // www.instagram.com/crowdermusic

 

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In case you missed it... Catch Rend Collective's Performance on FOX & Friends

FOX & Friends: "Every Giant Will Fall (Live)"
After the Show Show: "You Will Never Run (Live)"


Rend Collective will be part of the "Love Ran Red Tour" with Chris Tomlin, launching October 8. For more information, visit: http://rendcollective.com/tour/

Get Connected With Rend Collective
Website: http://rendcollective.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rendcollective
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rendcollective
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rendcollective/
Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/rendcollectivespotify
Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/AsFamilyWeGoAPL 
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Rend_Collective?id=Awch4mrsu4hi5utotmvhpytjiqq