Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner Amy Grant And Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Tori Kelly Collaborate On 25th Anniversary Of “Baby Baby”

Anticipated new release of iconic No. 1 available digitally on Friday, April 29

Nashville, Tenn. (April 27, 2016) - Multi-platinum selling Amy Grant’s crossover album Heart In Motion and multi-format No. 1 “Baby Baby” is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Grant united with GRAMMY® nominee Tori Kelly for a timeless, multi-generational collaboration of the No. 1, available digitally this Friday, April 29. Today, an audio premiere of the song is available exclusively on PEOPLE.com. MarieClaire.com joined in the excitement, sharing behind the scenes footage of Grant and Kelly. 

“Baby Baby” took No. 1 on both the Top 40 and Billboard Hot 100 charts, while simultaneously hitting top 10 in ten countries. The album bearing the song (Heart In Motion) garnered four GRAMMY® nominations and was RIAA® certified 5X platinum. Grant initially unveiled the news to fans via social media after sharing a personal series of throwback photos. 

“I loved the way that Dave Garcia crafted the new version of ‘Baby Baby’ together, using part of my original vocal and then pairing it with Tori’s new vocal,” shares Grant, exclusively with PEOPLE. "Tori is such an incredible vocalist, one of the most effortless singers I have ever heard, and once she starts singing it is like a rocket engine has been strapped on to the song and she takes us all on a ride. I really think she knocked it out of the park.”

Grant is currently on the “LIVE LIFE TOGETHER TOUR” with Nichole Nordeman and Ellie Holcomb, presented by World Vision. 


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.


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Urban Rescue's Wild Heart Available For Pre-Order Now

Latest single "Never Stop" most added at radio

"As Family We Go" Tour continues, hits the U.K. next week

Nashville, Tenn. (April 26, 2016) — Urban Rescue's Wild Heart is now available for pre-order and is set to release to all physical and digital outlets May 6. The LA-based revival band's highly anticipated album will offer fans 11 tracks, expanding on the well-received five-track Wild Heart EP.

The group's single "Never Stop" is at radio now, and was the most added song last week. Watch the lyric video for the song below.

Urban Rescue front man Jordan Frye and fellow bandmates Brett Rocha and Nolan Sisk have been introducing their new music to fans across the country as they travel alongside Rend Collective on the “As Family We Go” Tour, which will hit the U.K. Next week." The group will also join MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and more for Spirit West Coast June 10 and 12. For additional dates and touring information, click here.


Wild Heart track listing
1. Alive In You
2. Never Stop
3. Wild Heart
4. Open hands
5. His Name
6. Song Of My Father
7. Magnificent
8. Recreate
9. Fling Wide! Fling Wide!
10. Kaleidoscope
11. Up From The Ashes


About Urban Rescue
Urban Rescue is a revival band from Los Angeles and the first ever act signed to Rend Family Records – a partnership between Irish worship band Rend Collective and Capitol Christian Music Group. Fronted by Jordan Frye, Urban Rescue is on mission to inspire the next generation of believers to see their churches, communities and cities awakened by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With an untamed passion for worship emerging from pain and trials, the band has a heart to see broken cities and lives restored. Urban Rescue is currently on the "As Family We Go" Tour alongside Rend Collective, bringing music to fans across the U.S. and U.K. Urban Rescue's first full-length album with Rend Family Records, Wild Heart, is set to release May 6.

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LADY ANTEBELLUM’S HILLARY SCOTT REVEALS DEBUT SINGLE “THY WILL” OFF UPCOMING FAITH-BASED COLLECTION LOVE REMAINS

Hillary Scott & The Scott Family Share First Single Off Forthcoming Album with Country And Christian Radio Today

NASHVILLE, TN - Apr. 22, 2016 - One third of the multi-PLATINUM group Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott candidly shared an open letter to fans via social media this morning, introducing her latest musical endeavor and describing the story behind her sonically stunning first single “Thy Will.” Serving as the debut from the forthcoming album LOVE REMAINS by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, the tender track ships to Country and Christian radio today.

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“I’m so excited the day is finally here that I get to share with you all what I’ve been up to,” announced Scott. “I have made a faith-based album entitled LOVE REMAINS. The best part about this collection of songs is that it is featuring my mom Linda Davis, my father Lang Scott and my little sister Rylee Scott, all produced by Ricky Skaggs. So ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce to you Hillary Scott & The Scott Family. I wanted to first share 'Thy Will.’ I wrote this song about a very recent experience that left me heartbroken, asking why, and facing some of my most difficult days. This song is my letter to God. As I ask some really hard questions, I hold onto the truth that there is so much to the story of my life that I can’t see, but that I still choose to trust Him.”

To listen to “Thy Will,” watch the hopeful track’s lyric video here: http://bit.ly/22RfzHP

The faith-based country collection follows more than 11 million album sales worldwide for Scott as one-third of the one of the world's most popular groups, Lady Antebellum. The trio has earned six PLATINUM singles and dubbed ACM and CMA "Vocal Group of the Year” three years in a row. In addition to co-writing six chart-topping Lady A hits including the 6x PLATINUM hit “Need You Now," Scott has also written for artists such as Blake Shelton and Sara Evan's No. one hit, "A Little Bit Stronger." As a former MTSU student, the university recently started a scholarship in her honor for young women seeking a career in the music industry.

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Phil Wickham Exclusively Premieres “Your Love Awakens Me” Music Video On Relevant As CCM Cover Is Unveiled

Highly anticipated album Children of God to
release on April 22

Nashville, Tenn. (April 18, 2016) – Days ahead of releasing his newest album Children of God (April 22), Phil Wickham is sharing the compelling new story behind the album with CCM Magazine for their April 15 cover story and premiering a music video for his newest single “Your Love Awakens Me," exclusively with Relevant.

Sharing his story behind the song, Wickham reveals “Your Love Awakens Me” is about the amazing, life giving love of Jesus. “This song is calling everybody to gather together and sing out the incredible Truth that God’s love is stronger than our sin,” says Wickham. “It’s greater than the grave and it is calling us on a daily basis to live this life with purpose and passion.” The electric hit single is currently impacting radio stations across the U.S.

His highly anticipated album Children of God will release worldwide on April 22. Wickham talks about his inspiration and intention behind the record, available here. "A year and a half ago I lost my voice and was forced to have surgery on my vocal chords with the risk of not being able to sing professionally again. During the difficulty of that season, God spoke the simple yet massive truth into my heart that He loves me. That He loves us. That we are first and foremost His children. That whatever may come our way we are His children. That whatever we may be faced with, we are His. Many of these songs were written out of this newfound sense of identity."

Critics are already celebrating the album, saying it is “a welcome truth for all of us” (CCM Magazine), “Children of God more than surpasses expectations” (The Christian Beat), “my favourite Phil Wickham album to date” (365 Days of Inspiring Media) and “sounding just as strong and bright as ever” (Hallels).

Children of God is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon Music, as well as his site PhilWickham.com.


About Phil Wickham:
Phil Wickham is, at his core, a humble and sincere artist who writes songs and worships God using the medium of music. It is with that brush that he paints images of a loving and creative God across the canvases of listeners’ hearts and minds. The evidence of this gift has been apparent on all of his critically acclaimed efforts: Phil Wickham (2006), Cannons (2007),
Heaven & Earth (2009), Response (2011) and The Ascension (2013), which debuted at No. 2 on the SoundScan Christian Albums Chart and in the Top 40 on the Billboard 200. His Gold-certified single “This Is Amazing Grace” gave Wickham his first career No. 1, holding the top spot on Billboard’s National Christian Audience Chart for 13 consecutive weeks. The honors continued as the single was named Billboard’s 2014 No. 1 Christian Airplay Song of the year and BMI's 2015 Christian Song of the Year. In addition to its success at radio, the song has become a beloved anthem in the modern church, increasing Wickham’s recognition as a gifted artist and songwriter with a true heart of worship. His newest, Children of God, will be unveiled on April 22.

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Platinum-Selling Hillsong UNITED Honored With Four Billboard Music Award Nominations

Nashville, Tenn. (April 13, 2016) – Platinum-selling Hillsong UNITED received four Billboard Music Award Nominations, earning in all Christian categories, including Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album (EMPIRES) and Top Christian Song where both “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” and "Touch The Sky" scored nods. The nominations were announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America. In 2015, Hillsong UNITED was nominated for Top Christian Song and won the category of Top Christian Artist. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards broadcast will air live on Sunday, May 22 on ABC at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Hillsong UNITED is currently touring in the U.S. alongside Lauren Daigle on their EMPIRES Tour. July 30, the tour will wrap in Chicago, IL. For more information, visithillsong.com/united/#tours.

About UNITED:
UNITED is a worship band that originally rose out of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. This progressive worship band is a global recording and touring entity sent out to share the ever-evolving worship music of Hillsong Church to an international audience through live performances and records. UNITED desires to see a generation across the earth awakened to real love, rising up with hearts as one and finding value in the broken, hurting and lost connecting with Jesus.

The Billboard Music Award winner’s newest record EMPIRES debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200 to critical support from The Today Show, USA Today and Yahoo! Most recently, Hillsong UNITED was named the Top Christian Artist of 2015 by Billboard Magazine. Selling out venues across multiple continents, Hillsong UNITED have filled major U.S. venues including Staples Center (Los Angeles), Radio City Music Hall (New York City), Red Rocks Amphitheater (Denver) and more. It is estimated that over 30 million people sing their songs each week, among those, their platinum selling single “Oceans."

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

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MercyMe Earns Eighth and Ninth Billboard Music Award Nominations

Nashville, Tenn. (April 11, 2016) - GRAMMY® Nominated MercyMe was honored with their eighth and ninth Billboard Music Award Nominations for the categories of Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Song for “Flawless.” The nominations were announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America. MercyMe was previously nominated in 2011 for Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Album, in 2012 for Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Song and in all three Christian categories in 2015. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards broadcast will air live on Sunday, May 22 on ABC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Billboard Music Award announcement arrives during MercyMe’s Spring 2016 Tour. Featuring special guests Citizen Way and Zealand Worship, the tour will wrap up on May 1. For more information, 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 radio success has continued with recent singles “Flawless" (No. 1 for 15 weeks) and "Greater" (No. 1 for 16 weeks), landing them the Top Christian Airplay Artist spot on Billboard's 2015 Year End charts. 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 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 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. Their latest project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! (2015) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums chart and became an instant Christmas classic. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods and continues to be a top selling title more than 105 weeks after its release.

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Chris Tomlin Garners Three Billboard Music Award Nominations, Honored In Every Christian Category

Nominations for 2016 Billboard Music Awards include Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album and Top Christian Song

Worship Night In America events to hit five cities this summer

Nashville, Tenn. (April 11, 2016) — Chris Tomlin was honored today with nominations in every Christian category for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards including Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album for ADORE: Christmas Songs Of Worship and Top Christian Song for "Good Good Father." The honors put Tomlin at ten total BBMA nominations with three previous wins.

ADORE: Christmas Songs Of Worship hit No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums and Top Christian Albums charts, while "Good Good Father" hit No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Digital Songs, Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts. The 2016 Billboard Music Awardswill take place Sunday, May 22, airing LIVE on ABC.

Tomlin is currently prepping for Worship Night In America events set to take place in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Miami and New York City this summer. The nights will feature speakers Louie Giglio and Max Lucado, along with musical guests Matt Redman, Matt Maher, Phil Wickham and Kim Walker-Smith. Last year's inaugural events sold out NYC's Madison Square Garden, Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena and Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheater. For tickets and additional information, click here.
 

About Chris Tomlin
With ten albums, 15 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 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 fastest 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. Tomlin recently broke the record for most top tens in the history of Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide, including Worship Night In America events, which sold out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rocks 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 continues to produce chart-topping singles. ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship released last fall, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart.

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ICYMI: Colton Dixon Performs On AMERICAN IDOL Grand Finale

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. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort 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. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, ANCHOR was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon 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.

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Jeremy Camp Debuts "Christ In Me" Music Video

“I Will Follow” Tour with Mandisa and special guests Finding Favour launches April 22

Nashville, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) - GRAMMY® nominated Jeremy Camp has introduced the official music video for “Christ In Me,” available globally today. K-LOVE, the leading Christian music radio network with a weekly listenership of over 14 million people, hosted the unveiling of Camp’s latest video. From his latest studio album I Will Follow (Capitol CMG), “Christ In Me” is currently Top 15 on the National Christian Audience chart after only three weeks at radio. 

After recently wrapping the arena-trekking Rock & Worship Roadshow, Camp will embark on the “I Will Follow” Tour with Mandisa and special guests Finding Favour later this month. For the latest tour information, click here.


About Jeremy Camp:
Capitol CMG artist Jeremy Camp has established himself with landmark accolades throughout his praised career. Camp has sold more than four million albums including four RIAA Gold-certified albums, a RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video and a Gold-certified digital single ("There Will Be A Day"). At radio, Camp is recognized as a staple artist with 36 No. 1 radio hits across all formats spending more than 175 weeks at No. 1 at radio in his career. His awards and nominations comprise of a GRAMMY® nominated project, three American Music Award nominations, four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, an ASCAP Song of the Year award and five GMA Dove Awards including two wins for Male Vocalist of the Year and a New Artist of the Year award. Camp was named in Billboard’s Christian Artist of the Decade chart (No. 2) as well as five songs listed in the Top 50 Billboard Christian Songs of the Decade. Adding author to his name, Camp penned his first book and autobiography “I Still Believe" in 2013 (Tyndale). In 2013, Camp founded Speaking Louder Ministries, which provides free crusade-style events and comes alongside local churches or missionaries in the countries where the Gospel needs to be heard. Locations of Speaking Louder Ministries’ trips so far include: Ukraine, Japan, Guatemala and Kyrgyzstan. His latest, I Will Follow (2015) is available now.

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Urban Rescue To Unveil Wild Heart, First Full Album With Rend Family Records, Set To Release May 6

Group traveling U.S. and U.K. alongside Rend Collective on As Family We Go Tour

Nashville, Tenn. (April 4, 2016) — LA-based revival band Urban Rescue is preparing to release Wild Heart, the group's first full album with Rend Family Records, available May 6.

Fans got a glimpse of what to expect from the project with Urban Rescue's 5-track Wild Heart EP, which released in January. Critics responded to the songs with enthusiasm, saying "We can't wait to hear more," (CCM Magazine) calling the music "Truly powerful," (The Christian Beat).

Urban Rescue on the As Family We Go Tour

Urban Rescue has been introducing their new music to fans across the country as they travel alongside Rend Collective on the "As Family We Go" Tour, which will hit the U.K. in May. The group will also join MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and more for Spirit West Coast June 10 and 12. For additional dates and touring information, click here.

Wild Heart will be available for preorder April 22.

About Urban Rescue
Urban Rescue is a revival band from Los Angeles and the first ever act signed to Rend Family Records – a partnership between Irish worship band Rend Collective and Capitol Christian Music Group. Fronted by Jordan Frye, Urban Rescue is on mission to inspire the next generation of believers to see their churches, communities and cities awakened by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With an untamed passion for worship emerging from pain and trials, the band has a heart to see broken cities and lives restored. Urban Rescue is currently on the "As Family We Go" Tour alongside Rend Collective, bringing music to fans across the U.S. and U.K. Urban Rescue's first full-length album with Rend Family Records, Wild Heart, is set to release May 6.

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NEEDTOBREATHE Return With “H A R D L O V E”

GRAMMY Award®-nominated rock band unveil new studio album

Pre-orders available now

Lead single, “HAPPINESS,” impacts Christian radio on April 8th

“TOUR DE COMPADRES 2016” begins August 17th in Raleigh, NC

50+ city US trek features special guests including Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan, Parachute and Welshly Arms

“H A R D L O V E” arrives everywhere on July 15th

Nashville, Tenn. (April 1, 2016) — GRAMMY Award®-nominated Atlantic recording group NEEDTOBREATHE has announced early details of their forthcoming new album. “H A R D L O V E” arrives everywhere on July 15th. 

“H A R D L O V E” is now available for pre-order, with all purchases accompanied by instant grat downloads of the lead single, “HAPPINESS” as well as the album track “MONEY & FAME.” Exclusive album pre-order bundles that also include limited-edition merchandise will be available at the band's Official Online Store (store.NEEDTOBREATHE.com). “HAPPINESS” – available on all streaming services and DSPs along with "MONEY & FAME" – impacts Christian radio April 8th. 

“The song 'HAPPINESS' is really about the sacrifices we have to make in order to change,” lead singer Bear Rinehart said of the single. “I think that everyone who has had to make a major decision in their life knows that change is only worth it when you make the change for the right reason. Happiness after all is clearly a fleeting thing, but purpose is what brings real joy. I believe that there’s no better place in the world than the middle of the will of God for your life. I hope that the song ‘HAPPINESS’ makes you feel that way."

The ten-time Dove Award winners will celebrate “H A R D L O V E” with “TOUR DE COMPADRES 2016,” an epic US headline run kicking off August 17th at Raleigh, NC’s Red Hat Amphitheater and then traveling through a November 12th finale at Lynchburg, VA’s Liberty University. The second annual “TOUR DE COMPADRES” sees NEEDTOBREATHE bringing along some of their closest musical friends as support, including special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan (Leg 1 only), Parachute (Leg 2 only), and Welshly Arms. Highlights include a massive hometown concert at Charleston, SC’s 10,000+ capacity Volvo Car Stadium on August 19th as well as performances at such legendary venues as Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre (September 10th), Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (September 15th), Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom (October 30th), and New York City’s Beacon Theatre (November 2nd). Presale ticketing for “The Insiders” – the official NEEDTOBREATHE fan club – begins April 4th followed by an additional presale for mailing list members and Facebook Event followers on April 11th; all remaining tickets will then be released to the general public on April 15th. For complete details and ticket information, please visit www.tourdecompadres.com.

Photo Credit: Eric Ryan Anderson

Co-produced by NEEDTOBREATHE and recorded at their very own Plantation Studios in Charleston, SC, “H A R D L O V E” follows the band’s blockbuster album “Rivers In the Wasteland,” which made an impressive chart debut upon its 2014 release, topping Billboard’s Christian Albums chart. What’s more, the album’s stunning “Multiplied” earned NEEDTOBREATHE their first ever GRAMMY® Award nomination.

The album’s breakout single, “Brother (Feat. Gavin DeGraw)” proved to be the highest charting single of their career. The RIAA-certified Gold hit song soared up the charts, landing at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs and Christian Digital Songs charts. The track’s companion video – directed by independent filmmaker Jared Hogan – has drawn close to 10 million views at NEEDTOBREATHE’s official YouTube channel. In addition, NEEDTOBREATHE and DeGraw rocked New York City’s Times Square with an unforgettable performance of “Brother,” live on ABC’s Good Morning America. 

NEEDTOBREATHE premiered “TOUR DE COMPADRES” in summer 2015, visiting over 40 US markets accompanied by special guests Switchfoot, Ben Rector, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Colony House. The aptly named tour was a massive popular and commercial success, with highlights including a sold out date at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, captured exclusively by TIDAL in the just-released mini-documentary, “NEEDTOBREATHE LIVE AT RED ROCKS.”
 

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NEEDTOBREATHE is a GRAMMY-nominated, American Rock ‘n’ Roll Band from South Carolina, effortlessly woven from the musical traditions and faith of their upbringing in the Deep South of the United States. Comprised of brothers Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar) and Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals) and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals), the band signed to Atlantic/Lava Records and quickly achieved cross-genre success via five studio albums and innumerable headline tours. In addition, NEEDTOBREATHE received wide ranging attention from the national media, highlighted by performances on such high profile TV outlets as ABC’s Good Morning America and Jimmy Kimmel Live, TBS’ Conan, NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and CBS This Morning, and the nationally syndicated Ellen DeGeneres Show. NEEDTOBREATHE'S latest studio album "H A R D L O V E" will be available everywhere on July 15th.

For additional news and information, please visit NEEDTOBREATHE.com,facebook.com/NEEDTOBREATHE, twitter.com/NEEDTOBREATHE (@NEEDTOBREATHE),instagram.com/needtobreathe, tourdecompadres.com, and www.atlanticrecords.com.    

NEEDTOBREATHE
“H A R D L O V E”
(Atlantic Records)

Release Date: July 15th
1. MOUNTAIN, Pt 1
2. HARD LOVE
3. MONEY & FAME
4. NO EXCUSES
5. WHEN I SING
6. HAPPINESS
7. GREAT NIGHT (feat. Shovels & Rope)
8. BE HERE LONG
9. DON’T BRING THAT TROUBLE
10. LET’S STAY HOME TONIGHT
11. TESTIFY
12. CLEAR   

NEEDTOBREATHE “TOUR DE COMPADRES” 2016
w/Special Guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan (8/17-9/25), Parachute (10/12-11/12), and Welshly Arms  
 

AUGUST
17        Raleigh, NC                         Red Hat Amphitheater
18        Charlotte, NC                     Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
19        Charleston, SC                   Volvo Car Stadium @ Family Circle Tennis Center
20        Alpharetta, GA                  Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
22        Vienna, VA                         Wolf Trap
23        Gilford, NH                        Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion @ Meadowbrook
25        Columbus, OH                   Columbus Commons
26        Cincinnati, OH                  PNC Pavilion @ Riverbend Music Center
27        Indianapolis, IN                Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn @ White River State Park
28        Rochester Hills, MI          Meadow Brook
31        Missoula, MT                     Ogren Park @ Allegiance Field  

SEPTEMBER
1          Redmond, WA                    Marymoor Park
2          Portland, OR                      Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre
3          Bend, OR                             Les Schwab Amphitheater
6          Boise, ID                              Idaho Botanical Garden
8          San Jose, CA                       City National Civic Center
9          Paso Robles, CA                 Vina Robles Amphitheatre
10        Los Angeles, CA                 Greek Theatre
11        San Diego, CA                     Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
13        Salt Lake City, UT              Red Butte Garden
15        Morrison, CO                      Red Rocks Amphitheatre
16        Council Bluffs, IA               Stir Cove @ Harrah’s Casino
17        Kansas City, MO                 Starlight Theatre
18        Southaven, MS                   Landers Center
20        Shreveport, LA                   Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
22        Tuscaloosa, AL                   Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
23        Nashville, TN                      Ascend Amphitheater
24        LaGrange, GA                     The Sweetland Amphitheatre @ Boyd Park
25        Knoxville, TN                      Knoxville Coliseum  

OCTOBER
12        Tampa, FL                           USF Sundome
13        St. Augustine, FL                St. Augustine Amphitheatre
14        Pompano Beach, FL          Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
15        Orlando, FL                         Hard Rock Live
17        New Orleans, LA                Sanger Theatre
18        Houston, TX                       Revention Music Center
20        Lubbock, TX                      United Supermarkets Arena
21        Abilene, TX                         Taylor County Expo Center
22        Grand Prairie, TX             Verizon Theatre
23        Austin, TX                          Statesman Skyline Theater @ The Long Center
25        Oklahoma City, OK          Criterion Theater
27        St. Paul, MN                      Roy Wilkins Auditorium
28        Madison, WI                     Veterans Memorial Coliseum @ Alliant Energy Center
29        St. Louis, MO                    Chaifetz Arena @ St. Louis University
30        Chicago, IL                        Aragon Ballroom    

NOVEMBER
2          New York, NY                   Beacon Theatre
4          Boston, MA                       Agganis Arena
5          Philadelphia, PA              Electric Factory
6          Huntington, WV              Big Sandy Superstore Arena
7          Grand Rapids, MI           DeltaPlex
9          Lexington, KY                  Rupp Arena @ Lexington Center
10        Chattanooga, TN             Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
11        Greenville, SC                   Bon Secours Wellness Arena
12        Lynchburg, VA                 Liberty University Vines Center    

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Colton Dixon To Return To AMERICAN IDOL Stage, Performing LIVE At Series Finale Thursday, April 7

Dixon and other top alums return to IDOL stage for Grand Finale of AMERICAN IDOL, broadcasting live from Dolby

Nashville, Tenn. (March 29, 2016) — Colton Dixon will return to the AMERICAN IDOL stage Thursday, April 7 to perform at the 15th and final season of the iconic singing competition. The finale will air LIVE on FOX from 8:00pm to 10:06pm EST from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

AMERICAN IDOL helped launch Dixon's career when he made it to the top seven on Season 11. Fans have been quick to support Dixon since the show, with his debut album A Messenger scoring record-breaking sales and the follow up, ANCHOR, producing multiple No. 1 hits. Currently, Dixon is out on the Hits Deep Tour alongside TobyMac and Britt Nicole. For additional information, visit coltondixon.com.

AMERICAN IDOL’s Grand Finale will be filled with surprise appearances and star-studded performances as IDOL pays tribute to the past 15 seasons before the final AMERICAN IDOL is crowned. Thursday’s final episode will have all-star performances by former IDOLs, including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, Allison Iraheta, Amber Holcomb, Blake Lewis, Bo Bice, Bucky Covington, Brandon Rogers, Casey James, Carly Smithson, Chris Daughtry, Clark Beckham, Clay Aiken, Constantine Maroulis, Danny Gokey, Diana DeGarmo, Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, George Huff, James Durbin, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Justin Guarini, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kimberley Locke, Kree Harrison, LaToya London, Lauren Alaina, Melinda Doolittle, Pia Toscano, Sanjaya, Skylar Lane, Tamyra Gray and more. For additional information about the finale, click here.

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. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort 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. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, ANCHOR was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon 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.

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Passion Performs On FOX & Friends In Celebration Of Easter

"Remember"

Passion performs current single "Remember" on FOX & Friends

"My Victory"

Passion performs "My Victory" on FOX & Friends

About Passion
In 1997, Atlanta-based pastor, Louie Giglio founded a movement for college students to awaken and seek the face of God. Since then, 20 million+ students from across the globe have joined the Passion movement in worship and prayer at multiple conferences, tours, and events. From renowned speakers and transformative philanthropic efforts, Passion’s impact reaches far and wide. But perhaps one of the most noteworthy aspects of the movement is the music. Worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and more have written, recorded and led some of the most recognizable and unforgettable anthems of worship in the Church today. With more than 1.6 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” and “Even So Come,” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. The four-time Dove Award winners have had seven albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with two hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Their highly-acclaimed studio release, Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising, is available now.

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sixstepsrecords And Passion Release "My Victory (Feat. Crowder)" Live Video In Celebration Of Good Friday And Easter

Passion to perform track on FOX & Friends Sunday, March 27

Nashville, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) — In celebration of Good Friday and Easter, Passion has released the live video for "My Victory (Feat. Crowder)," a song that proclaims the power and triumph of the cross. Passion band will perform the impactful anthem, along with current single "Remember," this Easter Sunday, March 27 on FOX & Friends.

"My Victory (Feat. Crowder)" is featured on Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising, which released in January, debuting at No. 3 on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart. Shortly after the album's release, the worship songs were introduced to more than 40,000 18-25 year olds at Passion 2016 conferences held in Houston and Atlanta arenas.

Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising is available now.

About Passion
In 1997, Atlanta-based pastor, Louie Giglio founded a movement for college students to awaken and seek the face of God. Since then, 20 million+ students from across the globe have joined the Passion movement in worship and prayer at multiple conferences, tours, and events. From renowned speakers and transformative philanthropic efforts, Passion’s impact reaches far and wide. But perhaps one of the most noteworthy aspects of the movement is the music. Worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and more have written, recorded and led some of the most recognizable and unforgettable anthems of worship in the Church today. With more than 1.6 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” and “Even So Come,” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. The four-time Dove Award winners have had seven albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with two hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Their highly-acclaimed studio release, Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising, is available now.

Get Connected With Passion
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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 two GRAMMY® Nominations, 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 in 2014. 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." 

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Hillsong Worship Releases Easter Single "Grace To Grace"

Newest song penned by Joel Houston

Nashville, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) — Debuting in time for the celebration of Easter, Hillsong Worship is unveiling "Grace To Grace," their newest single composed by Joel Houston and Chris Davenport. In support of the song, "Grace To Grace" is being released digitally to all accounts.

"We’re here for a journey,” Joel Houston said of the song. "It’s a process that involves taking up our cross and denying ourselves, following him daily. It’s a process that involves humility and surrender time and time again, and it’s impossible without grace. That’s the picture for me. Grace upon grace upon grace upon grace."

Uniting with Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Passion, Elevation Worship, Martin Smith and Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, Bobbie Houston, Hillsong Worship will trek across the U.S. and Canada this April as part of the OUTCRY Tour 2016. For tickets and additional information on the tour, click here. Their latest live album Open Heaven / River Wild (2015) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart and Australia's ARIA Album Chart.

About Hillsong Worship: 
Hillsong Worship is the congregational expression of worship from Hillsong Church - a global church with local expressions. Their music captures the heart and sound of Hillsong Church globally and represents the coming together of the Hillsong worship team from around the world; including Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Ben Fielding, Dave Ware, Annie Garratt and many more. Since 1992, Hillsong Worship has resourced the local church and received gold and platinum album status multiple times, writing such well-known worship songs as “Shout To The Lord,” "Hosanna,” and “Mighty to Save,” which was awarded the 2009 Dove for Worship Song of the Year. Their 2014 release of No Other Name was awarded the GMA Dove Award for Worship Album of the Year. Their latest live album Open Heaven / River Wild (2015) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart and Australia's ARIA Album Chart.

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

Get Connected with Hillsong Worship:
Website // www.hillsong.com/worship

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Zealand Worship Unveils New Songs

Surprise release of music supported by acoustic videos

Helmed by Phil Joel, Zealand Worship joins MercyMe and Citizen Way on tour

Nashville, Tenn. (March 17, 2016) - The story of Zealand Worship continues to unfold as the band is sharing acoustic videos supporting a mix of brand new songs and celebrated tunes from their newest release, Zealand Worship The EP (Word Worship). Continuing to reiterate that their success is not defined by numbers or sales, but in a lasting experience, Zealand Worship recently dropped acoustic videos of two brand new unreleased songs "Forgiver" and "Still" on NewReleaseToday. With the help of Worship Leader and CCLI TV, the globally traversing group of musicians recently premiered acoustic videos of EP tracks "That's Who You Are" and "Lead Us To Your Heart." 

"Forgiver (Acoustic)" on NewReleaseToday

"Still (Acoustic)" on NewReleaseToday

Led by long-time Newsboys bassist and vocalist Phil Joel, the tunes of Zealand Worship are resounding with critics.

"An album of songs made for the arena/conference worship stage." Worship Leader

"Phil Joel's heart for the church has remained steadfast for as long as he's made music... his new band Zealand (Worship), is the latest expression of that desire and commitment." CCM Magazine

"... a refreshing and exciting release with catchy worship numbers and uplifting musical standouts."  NewReleaseToday

"Zealand Worship may be a 'new' band on the scene, but Phil Joel is a veteran songwriter whose songs here are meatier and craftier than the average worship tune. Zealand's first EP is a welcome return from an old friend." JesusFreakHideout

Amidst student gatherings around the country, Zealand Worship will be joining GRAMMY® acclaimed MercyMe and radio supported Citizen Way on tour for the entire month of April. Included in the tour are stops in Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, Georgia and more. For the latest tour schedule, click here. 

Zealand Worship The EP is available on all DSP's and streaming services, including iTunes and Spotify.

Get Connected with Zealand Worship
Website // www.zealandworship.com

About Zealand Worship:
The journey to Zealand Worship has been a wild and adventurous one that no one anticipated. Led by Phil Joel, best known for his long-standing role as bass player and vocalist for the multi-platinum selling band Newsboys, Zealand Worship has been faithfully traversing a road that has been as unscripted and unexpected as it has been ordained. When Joel left Newsboys after 13 years, it wasn’t long before ministry opportunities began to emerge throughout the United States, New Zealand, Australia and China. Without even realizing it, Joel’s perspective began to shift, opening his eyes to a new understanding about worship and his role in it. Joel and fellow musicians, all who have been part of successful bands, have been operating “off the grid,” ministering where they have been invited, under the radar in a season of preparation for the next chapter, which is aptly titled Zealand Worship. The band isn’t defining their music or their success by numbers or sales, but in a lasting experience that people can continue to live out in their everyday lives, long after the worship experience has ended. Zealand Worship signed with Word Worship, a division of Word Entertainment, in May 2015. Zealand Worship The EP is available now.
 

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Citizen Way's "Undeniably Adventurous And Energetic" Sophomore Album 2.0 Releases To Critical Praise

Band wrapping up run with The Rock & Worship Road Show tour, prepares to embark on a spring tour with MercyMe

Nashville, Tenn. (March 16, 2016) — Citizen Way's highly anticipated sophomore album 2.0 debuted last week to a warm reception among critics who say the new music "takes the originally high bar set by Citizen Way and raises it even further" (The Christian Beat).

Fans, critics and fellow musicians are all singing the praises of 2.0. Here is what people are saying: 

"An album you don't want to miss!" - 365 Days Of Inspiring Media

"2.0, in short, is an album that is made to defy the test of time. It is tunes like these that will give Citizen Way longevity and credibility in the contemporary Christian music industry over the long haul." - Hallels

"Citizen Way brings a collection of encouraging anthems while keeping the message of God's love and faithfulness center stage." - Today's Christian Entertainment

"The opening track immediately knocked me off my feet and pulled me in," - NewReleaseToday

"Undeniably adventurous and energetic, 2.0 takes the originally high bar set by Citizen Way and raises it even further." -The Christian Beat

Last week, Citizen Way invited fans and friends to join them in Nashville to take part in the filming of the official music video for "When I'm With You."

With over 50 stations on the single, including KLOVE, SiriusXM, WPOZ/Orlando, WONU/Chicago, WBVM/Tampa, WCSG/Grand Rapids, and KJNW Kansas City, "When I'm With You" is rapidly climbing the radio charts, already hitting No. 16 on the AC-Indicator Chart.

Fans and friends join Citizen Way to film the official music video for "When I'm With You."

Citizen Way has been performing their new music in front of fans all across the country on The Rock & Worship Road Show, performing alongside Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Mandisa and more. The tour wraps this weekend in Mobile, Al., but Citizen Way will head right back out on the road for a spring tour with MercyMe and Zealand, launching April 7. For additional dates and ticketing information, visit citizenwaymusic.com/#tour.

2.0 is available now.

2.0 Track Listing
1. Elevated
2. Rivals
3. When I’m With You
4. I Will
5. Bigger
6. Revival
7. Set It On Fire
8. On My Side
9. Just Hold On
10. All My Cares
11. Bulletproof

About Citizen Way
Citizen Way broke through the music scene in 2013 with their powerful debut album Love Is The Evidence. The band quickly drew in a devoted fan base as their impactful hits “Should’ve Been Me” and "How Sweet The Sound" took Christian radio by storm. The band continues to make an impact both on and off the air as they've toured the country alongside acts like MercyMe and Big Daddy Weave. The group is currently out on The Rock & Worship Roadshow with Newsboys, Mandisa, Jeremy Camp and more. Citizen Way's highly anticipated sophomore album 2.0 is available now.

Get Connected With Citizen Way
Website: citizenwaymusic.com

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Hillsong Young & Free's Youth Revival Garners Top Chart Placements

Sophomore album called "rare" and "filled with heart and soul"

Nashville, Tenn. (March 14, 2016) - On the heels of a YouTube Spaces Livestream event viewed by thousands, Hillsong Young & Free's Youth Revival (Feb. 26) garnered the top spot on the Billboard Praise & Worship Chart and boasted a top 10 placement on the Billboard Digital Albums Chart. Hillsong Young & Free played filled release shows at Los Angeles' Belasco Theatre and San Francisco's The Regency Ballroom around the debut of their LP. 

Billboard also took time to chat with the Sydney-based group in a story titled "Hillsong Young & Free on New Live Album Youth Revival: 'The Focus Is on the Message.'" While on the West Coast, Hillsong Young & Free stopped by Facebook and Snapchat offices along with Good Day LA, ET: The Insider and Air1 Radio Network. With their relevant pop and EDM sound, Youth Revival was commended by critics:

“This is a rare release that accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do: make a powerful impact with songs that clearly portray the truth of Christ in a musical and cultural language that resonates with the youth today." - Worship Leader

“This new album is filled with heart and soul. This is the next chapter for Young & Free, and after listening to their album almost nonstop, I can tell you it’s nothing short of revival." - FOX News' FOX Nation

“Youth Revival delivers sincere worship packaged into a modern sound, geared towards the next generation of young believers." - NewReleaseToday

The single, "Where You Are," is currently in the Top 5 at Hot AC. The music video supporting the song landed an exclusive video premiere on the homepage of MTV.com, plus broadcast rotation on MTV, MTV Hits and mtvU. 

Hillsong Young & Free photographed in 2016 during their show at San Francisco's The Regency Ballroom.

About Hillsong Young & Free:
Hillsong Young & Free is a youth movement born out of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. In this thirty year story, they have seen generations of people serving, leading and pioneering movements. Hillsong Young & free is comprised of a collective of young people who come together to make music for youth and young adults everywhere. Their first album We Are Young & Free (2013) and EP, This Is Living (2015), garnered a No. 1 spot on Billboard Top Christian / Gospel Albums Chart. With millions of social followers engaging in the social conversation, Hillsong Young & Free has scored two No. 1 radio singles and support from MTV, MTV Hits and mtvU among others. Hillsong Young & Free fills stadiums across the globe and continues to push their positive message in the musical context of EDM and pop influences.Their anticipated release Youth Revival is available now.

About Hillsong Church:
In August 1983, Brian and Bobbie Houston founded the Hills Christian Life Centre in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. It has grown from a congregation of 45 to what is said to be the largest local church in Australian history. It has now expanded to be a global church with local expressions in significant cities; with churches in Australia, London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cape Town, Stockholm, Germany, Kiev, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Phoenix. Each week, tens of thousands of people across the globe call Hillsong Church ‘home’ and the reach, impact and influence of this local congregation is seen across many nations.

Get Connected with Hillsong Young & Free:
Website // www.hillsongyoungandfree.com
Snapchat // hillsongyandf

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Coca-Cola Consolidated To Serve As Presenting Sponsor For 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Britt Nicole, Big Daddy Weave, Crowder and Jeremy Camp among performers announced for official kickoff concert

Nashville, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) - Coca-Cola Consolidated has teamed up with the EMMY® winning 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, serving as presenting sponsor for the only fan-voted experience in the industry. Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West will host the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. The event will be broadcasted live on K-LOVE, the leading Christian music radio network with a weekly listenership of over 14 million people.

“Our whole team at Coca-Cola Consolidated is honored to be presenting sponsor of the K-LOVE Fan Awards,” shares Frank Harrison III, Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated. “This partnership aligns well with our Purpose, our Brands, and our People, and we look forward to a great program throughout this weekend and many years to come.” With a commitment to community, Coca-Cola Consolidated also supports With Open Eyes, a global missions organization.

Britt Nicole, Big Daddy Weave, Crowder and Jeremy Camp will kickoff the one of a kind fan experience on Friday, June 3 with a special concert live from Nashville, Tenn. Offering a weekend of unparalleled access and experiences for music fans, packages are now available for purchase. For the latest information on the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, stay tuned to KLOVEFanAwards.com.


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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West, with Coca-Cola Consolidated serving as presenting sponsor. Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is an EMMY® winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

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 K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
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Stars Go Dim's Debut Single "You Are Loved" Hits No. 1 On MediaBase Christian Audience Chart

Band continues to captivate thousands on Winter Jam Tour

Nashville, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) — Stars Go Dim's debut single "You Are Loved" has surged to the No. 1 spot on the MediaBase Audience Chart, proclaiming a message of hope that is resonating with listeners everywhere.

"This song is such a simple message, you are loved, but it’s a message that our culture desperately desperately needs to hear," lead singer Chris Cleveland said of the hit. "I believe God made us for a purpose, and I believe he made us on purpose...I believe that he loves us just as we are right where we are."

Since hitting radio in July of 2015, the song steadily climbed to the top of the charts, receiving support from every Monitored AC station in the country.

“'You Are Loved'” is a personal favorite of mine - from the first time I heard the song," said Steve Shore, Assistant Program Director of Way Media Network Services. "With lyrics that cut straight to the idea that no matter how you’re feeling and what’s going on in your life that God loves you, combined with a catchy melody and a modern pop rock sound, I knew it was destined to be a HUGE song that would be a well-deserved hit on Christian radio." 

Watch the official video for "You Are Loved" below.

Since the October release of their self-titled debut album, Stars Go Dim has been touring the country on Winter Jam Tour. Performing alongside acts such as for KING & COUNTRY, Matthew West and more, the newcomers are captivating audiences with their dynamic approach to a live show. For additional dates and information, visit 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" has received incredible response at radio, hitting No. 1 on the MediaBase Christian Audience Chart. The band is traveling the country performing in front of 600,000+ fans alongside for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle and more on the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. The band's debut album Stars Go Dim is available now.

Get Connected With Stars Go Dim
Website: starsgodim.com
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/starsgodim
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/starsgodimspotify

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