Hillsong UNITED’s EMPIRES Celebrates Year Anniversary As Multi-Platinum Selling Group Is Honored With Two Billboard Music Awards

U.S. EMPIRES Tour continues arena dates into the summer

Nashville, Tenn. (May 26, 2016) - Marking it’s year anniversary, Hillsong UNITED’s EMPIRES will be on sale for $9.99 at iTunes through June 2 coinciding with the band’s two wins at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards for both Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Song, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail).” The honors come after the platinum selling band earned four nominations for the night, including two nods in the Top Christian Song category. A two-disc vinyl LP version of EMPIRES will be available on June 17. Listeners can pre-order the EMPIRES vinyl here.

Upon it’s release, EMPIRES debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart. Named Album of the Week by USA Today, EMPIRES was also supported by Billboard, Rhapsody, Christianity Today and more along with a performance on the TODAY show.

Despite the accolades and acknowledgements, UNITED has always been about connecting people to a loving God through their unique and creative output. Joel Houston explains "God isn’t impressed by our production, or performance – God is about the position and state of our heart. It will never be perfect, but all he’s looking for is a ‘heart-broke sound’. This album is our deep desire to give God our best, knowing we have nothing without Him.”  

Heralded by the likes of the Los Angeles Times, their acclaimed EMPIRES Tour will finish it’s U.S. trek in July with upcoming arena dates in Nashville, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago and more.  For the latest tour information, visit  http://hillsong.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! 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 (Where Feet May Fail).“

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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TobyMac, Switchfoot, Crowder And More To Perform At The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Surprise artist added to line-up
 

Hillsong UNITED's Joel Houston and Dylan Thomas, Jeremy Camp, University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt, Phil Wickham, Author Jan Harrison and more to present

Nashville, Tenn. (May 24, 2016) – TobyMac, Switchfoot, Crowder, Lauren Daigle,Matthew West, Danny Gokey, Natalie Grant, Sidewalk Prophets and Unspoken have just been announced as the final group of performers for this year's K-LOVE Fan Awards. Among the performers for this year's show, a surprise artist will take part in the live show at the Grand Ole Opry. Hillsong UNITED's Joel Houston and Dylan Thomas, Kari Jobe,Jeremy Camp, Plumb, University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt, Phil Wickham, Author Jan Harrison, Tenth Avenue North's Mike Donehey and more will join other top industry names as presenters.

Fan voting is still ongoing for this year's show which will be co-hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West live from the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. The event will be heard live across the country on the K-LOVE Radio Network and around the world onKLOVE.com. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Amongst the packed schedule at The K-LOVE Fan Awards Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend (June 3 and 4), The Run For Love 5K (June 4), uniting fans and artists to raise funds to provide family-style, residential care and sustainable solutions that fight against Haiti’s orphan crisis through Hands & Feet Project. To vote among the latest nominees, visit klovefanawards.com/vote.

For a full list of events for the weekend, visit klovefanawards.com/schedule-events. To purchase tickets for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, visit klovefanawards.com/attend.


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. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards 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 a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. 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.


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SKILLET UNLEASHED AUGUST 5th

New Studio Album Now Available For Pre-Order Via All Digital Retailers

(New York, NY – May 20th, 2016) – Grammy-nominated rockers Skillet will release Unleashed, their new studio album and follow up to their 2013 release Rise, which bowed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.  The 12-track album, a year in the making, is currently available for pre-order via all digital retailers including iTunes at:www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed and Amazon.com at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_A. Pre-orders will include an instant download of the debut Active Rock single “Feel Invincible,” a lyric video which can be seen here. Skillet can also be found on Google Play at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_GP and streaming on Spotify: www.smarturl.it/StreamSkillet. Beginning Thursday, May 26th, Air 1 Network will be the World Premiere broadcast partner for the album's debut Christian single “Stars,” while featuring the track in their Spotify playlist.

From the bombastic opening riff of “Feel Invincible” to the memorable closing of the album finale “The Resistance,” it is clear the band has created an album that lets their music speak loudest, while still delivering some of their most personal and heartfelt collections of songs to date.  “I wanted to make an album that could make people feel the music,” said Skillet’s John Cooper.  “I always aim to write songs to which people can relate, but this time I wanted to see not only how the songs would connect lyrically, but also how they’d connect musically.” 

Songs like “Back From The Dead,” “Stars” and “Out Of Hell” showcase the musicianship and songwriting that has garnered the band a rabid worldwide fan base, a platinum selling album and multiple Grammy nominations. Comprised of husband and wife John (lead vocals, bass) and Korey Cooper (rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals), Seth Morrison (lead guitar) and Jen Ledger (drums, vocals), the band collaborated with Brian Howes, (Daughtry, Halestorm, Nickelback), as well as, Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch), Neal Avron (Twenty One Pilots, Walk The Moon, Fall Out Boy, Linkin Park) and Seth Mosley (Newsboys, TobyMac) to create Unleashed.

The track listing for Unleashed is:
1)     Feel Invincible
2)     Back From The Dead
3)     Stars
4)     I Want To Live
5)     Undefeated
6)     Famous
7)     Lions
8)     Out Of Hell
9)     Burn It Down
10)   Watching For Comets
11)   Saviors Of The World
12)   The Resistance

About Skillet:
Skillet has cemented its place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands. Selling more than 11 million units worldwide, the Wisconsin quartet have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations and won a Billboard Music Award for the platinum-certified Awake. Their double-platinum single “Monster” is “the eighth most-streamed rock song of 2015” with a total of 57 million plays (and counting) on Spotify and would earn the distinction of becoming “the best-selling digital single in the history of Christian Music.”  2013’s Rise bowed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release and received resounding and eclectic acclaim from the likes ofUSA Today, New York Times, Revolver Loudwire, and more. 

Get Connected With Skillet:
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Chris Tomlin And Newsboys Amongst First Lineup Of Performers Unveiled For The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

World Series Champions Kansas City Royals' GM Dayton Moore, Chicago White Sox First Baseman (R) Adam LaRoche, comedian Michael Jr., University of North Carolina's Sylvia Hatchell, War Room's Alex Kendrick and more announced as presenters

Nashville, Tenn. (May 18, 2016) – Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, Passion, Big Daddy Weave, Blanca, The Afters, Building 429 and Jordan Feliz are the first performers announced for this year's K-LOVE Fan Awards. Joining the stage as presenters for the fourth annual show include for KING & COUNTRY, Steven Curtis Chapman, World Series Champions Kansas City Royals' GM Dayton Moore, Chicago White Sox First Baseman (R) Adam LaRoche, Matt Maher, Casting Crowns' Mark Hall, comedian Michael Jr., University of North Carolina Head Women's Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell and War Room's Alex Kendrick.

June 3 and 4, the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will hold The K-LOVE Fan Awards Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, including a New Faces Showcase, Songwriters Showcase and a Sunday Worship Service with Casting Crowns and Passion. Following the weekend events and performances, the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will premiere live from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry on June 5, hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. The fan-voted show serves to honor the top artists, authors and athletes who have impacted their respective industries over the past year for Christ. To vote among the latest nominees, visit klovefanawards.com/vote.

For a full list of events for the weekend, visit klovefanawards.com/schedule-events. To purchase tickets for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, visit klovefanawards.com/attend.
 

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. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards 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 a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. 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.


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SWITCHFOOT Announce New Studio Album: Where The Light Shines Through To Be Released July 8th, 2016 Via Vanguard Records In Partnership With Capitol Christian Music Group

12th Annual BRO-AM Scheduled for July 9, 2016 at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, CA

May 13, 2016 – Multi-platinum selling alternative rock band SWITCHFOOT announced their upcoming album, Where The Light Shines Through, which will be released on July 8th, 2016 via Vanguard Records in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group. Where The Light Shines Through, the band's tenth album and the first since 2014’s highly acclaimed Fading West, was produced in collaboration with John Fields, who helmed the multi-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown.

This album marks an important milestone in the band’s hugely successful career. SWITCHFOOT’s journey began in 1997 with the first of three indie releases before signing with a major label in 2003. Since then, the San Diego, CA based outfit have sold 5.7 million copies worldwide of their nine studio albums (including 2003’s The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s GRAMMY Award-winning, Hello Hurricane). Where The Light Shines Through marks the band's return to the indie world and showcases that, two decades from their start, they're able to have a career filled with longevity, revitalization and rejuvenation.

PRESS HERE to watch the album trailer.

The album is currently available for pre-order on the band’s website (www.switchfoot.com) along with streaming track premieres of two new songs “Float” and “Live It Well” (both of which are offered via instant grat download when pre-ordering the album). PRESS HERE to purchase Where the Light Shines Through via iTunes and PRESS HERE to purchase via Amazon Music.

SWITCHFOOT’S 12th annual BRO-AM has been announced for July 9th, 2016 in Encinitas, CA. The annual celebration draws over 15,000 people for a surf contest and free concert on the beach to benefit local youth charities. “The BRO-AM has been our favorite day of the year for over a decade,” says SWITCHFOOT’S Jon Foreman. “To see our community come together is an incredible experience. What better way to celebrate our 10th record than to play the new songs on the beach in our hometown to help kids in need.”

SWITCHFOOT will tour through 2016 with dates being announced soon.

SWITCHFOOT consists of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar), Drew Shirley (guitar) and Chad Butler (drums).

photo credit Robbie Jeffers

Where The Light Shines Through track listing:
Holy Water
Float
Where The Light Shines Through
I Won’t Let You Go
If The House Burns Down Tonight
The Day That I Found God
Shake This Feeling
Bull In A China Shop
Live It Well
Looking For America (featuring Lecrae)
Healer of Souls
Hope Is The Anthem


About Bro-Am:
BRO-AM is an annual celebration that gives back to the San Diego community by hosting a free concert on the beach, a team Surf Contest, the Rob Machado Bro Junior Surf Contest, the Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Surf Program - presented by CAF,  and numerous vendor booths. Funds raised at a pre-event Benefit Party as well as sponsorships for the event support local youth initiatives. The members of Switchfoot founded BRO-AM as a way to give back to their community that supported them as surfers and musicians. With the belief that every kid deserves a chance at a thriving future, funds are granted to nonprofit organizations that provide services to underprivileged and disadvantaged youth, with a special focus on programs related to music, art and surfing. Please visit www.broam.org.


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Iconic GRAMMY® Winning Group dc Talk To Perform On Jesus Freak Cruise In Summer 2017

TobyMac and the Diverse City Band, Newsboys, Kevin Max, Finding Favour, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson and Hollyn to perform on Jesus Freak Cruise

Tickets available for purchase on May 16, 2016

Nashville, Tenn. (May 11, 2016) - GRAMMY® winning band dc Talk will bring group members TobyMac, Michael Tait and Kevin Max together for a performance aboard the Jesus Freak Cruise, departing from Miami on July 11, 2017. Marking the first time in 16 years fans will be able to see the band perform, the cruise will travel to the ports of Nassau, Bahamas and Half Moon Cay (Private Island). TobyMac and the Diverse City Band, Newsboys, Kevin Max, Finding Favour, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson and Hollyn will perform alongside dc Talk on the Jesus Freak Cruise line-up. Tickets will be available for purchase on May 16, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. EST by visiting www.JesusFreakCruise.com. 

"This is a give back that we wanted to do--we wanted it to be intimate and special. More intimate than an arena tour could ever be. It embraces what we are doing and what we did. We are excited about both. Who knows what the future holds," shares dc Talk. Prices for the 2017 Jesus Freak Cruise start at $699. Igniting rumors of the band's reboot, dc Talk hinted of the announcement encouraging fans to visit DCTALK.com today.   For more information on the Jesus Freak Cruise, visit www.JesusFreakCruise.com. Get Connected With Premier Experience www.premier-experience.com Get Connected With dc Talk www.DCTALK.com Hashtag // #dcTalk2017

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The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees Officially Announced For June 5 Awards Show

Voting for the awards now available to the public

Nashville, Tenn. (May 10, 2016) — Today, K-LOVE revealed the nominees for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards on their official Facebook page. Nominations were unveiled through video messages, every hour, to over two million followers. K-LOVE will bring the fourth annual K-LOVE Fan Awards to the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville live on June 5. Immediately opening to fans everywhere, voting will remain available to the public until May 31, at midnight EST. Every person who votes for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will be entered into a contest to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. for the Grand Opening of Museum of the Bible in November 2017. To vote for your favorite nominees, visitklovefanawards.com/vote.

for KING & COUNTRY and TobyMac lead the K-LOVE Fan Awards with four nominations, followed by Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey and Newsboys with three. Nominees in the distinguished category of Artist of the Year include Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, Newsboys and TobyMac. 

Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West are set to host the event, the only fan-voted award show in the industry. Sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated, the Regional EMMY® winning awards show will kick off with the Ultimate Experience Weekend on Friday, June 3.

For the latest updates on the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, visit klovefanawards.com.


2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees

Male Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Crowder
Danny Gokey
Jeremy Camp
Matthew West
TobyMac

Female Artist of the Year
Blanca
Francesca Battistelli
Kari Jobe
Lauren Daigle
Natalie Grant
Plumb

Group/Duo of the Year
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
for KING & COUNTRY
Hillsong UNITED
MercyMe
Newsboys

Artist of the Year
Casting Crowns
Chris Tomlin
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Newsboys
TobyMac

Best Live Show
Crowder
for KING & COUNTRY
NEEDTOBREATHE
Newsboys
Rend Collective
TobyMac

Worship Song of the Year
Crowder “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)”
Francesca Battistelli “Holy Spirit”
Hillsong UNITED “Touch The Sky”
Jeremy Camp “Same Power”
Kari Jobe “Forever”
Passion “Even So Come” featuring Kristian Stanfill

Song of the Year
Casting Crowns “Just Be Held”
Chris Tomlin “Good Good Father”
for KING & COUNTRY “Shoulders”
Lauren Daigle “First”
MercyMe “Flawless”
TobyMac “Feel It” featuring Mr. TalkBox

Breakout Single
Danny Gokey “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again”
Finding Favour “Cast My Cares”
Jordan Feliz “The River”
Stars Go Dim “You Are Loved”
Unspoken “Call It Grace”

Best Lyric
Big Daddy Weave “My Story”
Danny Gokey “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again”
Matt Maher “Deliverer”
Matthew West “Grace Wins”
Plumb “Exhale”

Sports Impact
Adam LaRoche
Dayton Moore
Mark Richt
Sylvia Hatchell

Film/Television Impact
God’s Not Dead 2
Miracles From Heaven
Risen
War Room
Woodlawn

Book Impact
Annie F. Downs "Looking For Lovely"
Gary Thomas "Sacred Marriage"
Jen Hatmaker "For The Love"
Rebekah Lyons "Freefall To Fly"
Ruth Soukup "Unstuffed"



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. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards 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 a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. 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:
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Full Circle Music’s GRAMMY® Winning Producer Seth Mosley Partakes In GRAMMY U® Event At Belmont University

Full Circle Music Show continues to garner star-studded guests

Nashville, Tenn. (May 10, 2016) - April 25, Full Circle Music's award-winning producer and songwriter Seth Mosley took part in a GRAMMY U® event located at Nashville's Belmont University. GRAMMY U® is the student level of membership within The Recording Academy®, with over 8,100 current student members, who are pursuing a career in the recording industry. Belmont University's GRAMMY U® members attended the Q&A session, as Mosley answered questions regarding personal experiences and professional development in the music industry.

Full Circle Music continues to engage listeners in their latest podcast, the Full Circle Music Show, featuring top music industry influencers. Moderated by Seth Mosley, iconic guests on the show include Michael W. Smith (GRAMMY® winning artist), Tom Douglas (Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw), Tim Lauer (Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and The Civil Wars), Neal Avron (Sara Bareilles and Fall Out Boy), Jason Turner (OneRepublic and Backstreet Boys) and Reid Shippen (Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney).

For more information on the Full Circle Music Show, visit: www.fullcirclemusic.org/podcast-media.


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Hashtag // #FullCircleMusicShow

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Website // www.grammypro.com/grammy-u

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GRAMMY® Nominated Skillet Embarks On International Summer Festival Tour Hitting UK's Download, Germany's Rock Am Ring & Rock Im Park And More

Skillet’s John Cooper teases short clip from upcoming album on social media to the excitement of thousands

Nashville, Tenn. (May 10, 2016) – GRAMMY® Nominated Skillet will embark on their2016 international summer festival tour, kicking off in Denmark’s Jelling Festival on May 28 with a wrap on July 3 in the Czech Republic. Skillet will travel to multiple international markets, hitting some of the most popular festivals across Europe and Russia including UK's Download, Germany's Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park. The tour arrives shortly after their RIAA double platinum certification of top single "Monster," known as the biggest digital single in Christian music history. Skillet's 2014 headlining international tour sold-out more than half of all venues including London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Antwerp and Cologne. Skillet's 2016 tour is the band's fourth trek across Europe.

On April 8, John Cooper revealed a short clip from Skillet’s to be announced album on his personal social media accounts, available on Twitter and Instagram, with a social reach of nearly 1,700,000. The highly anticipated record will follow three years after their No. 1 Billboard Rock hit RISE.

For more information on Skillet's upcoming tour, visit www.skillet.com/tour.


Skillet International Summer Tour Routing
*All dates are subject to change
May 28 – Jelling, Denmark – Jelling Festival
May 31 – Stockholm, Sweden – Grona Lund Tivoli
June 1 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
June 3 – Nuremberg, Germany – Rock Im Park
June 5 – Mendig, Germany – Rock am Ring
June 7 – Hohenems, Austria – Event Center
June 9 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock
June 10 – Leicestershire, UK – Download Festival
June 11 – Landgraaf, Netherlands – Pinkpop
June 12 – Paris, France – Download Festival Paris
June 15 – Kiev, Ukraine – Art-Zavod Platform
June 18 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Festival
June 19 – Hinwil, Switzerland – Rock The Ring
June 21 – Perm, Russia – Sports Arena "Eaglet"
June 22 – Ekaterinburg, Russia – Teleclub
June 23 – Chelyabinsk, Russia – World Trade Center
June 25 – Ufa, Russia – Lights of Ufa
June 27 – Samara, Russia – MTL Arena
June 30 – Sopron, Hungary – Volt Festival
July 2 – Minsk, Belarus – Most Festival
July 3 – Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic – Rock The People


About Skillet
GRAMMY® nominated and platinum selling rock band Skillet has sold more than 11 million albums and singles in the U.S., amassing a diehard social following whose members number nearly seven million with nearly 400 million views on YouTube alone. Their most recent project, the Dove Award garnering RISE (2013), debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Rock and Christian charts, boasting four consecutive No. 1 radio hits and a late night television debut on Conan. The LP served as the follow-up to 2009 platinum blockbuster, AWAKE, which garnered three Billboard Music Awards and spawned four multi format hit singles. Included in those is the platinum selling “Awake & Alive” and two-time platinum single “Monster” whose companion video has generated more than 147 million YouTube views and was named the most streamed song in CCM history, helping make Skillet the only active rock band to achieve RIAA Platinum Certification in 2012. 2015 saw the Billboard Music Award winners continuing atop the charts as the famed magazine placed them in the top 10 in four year-end categories including "Rock Streaming Songs” and “Rock Streaming Songs.” Known for their explosive live performance, Skillet treks the globe, headlining sold-out shows all over the world including the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Russia and more.

Get Connected With Skillet
www.skillet.com

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Urban Rescue's Wild Heart Hits No. 1 On iTunes Christian Albums Chart In the US & UK

Band to tour alongside Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective and more on OUTCRY 2016 tour

Nashville, Tenn. (May 9, 2016) — Urban Rescue's Wild Heart released last week to overwhelming response, debuting at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Albums Chart in the US, quickly climbing to the No. 1 spot in the UK as well. Fans were quick to support the album, eagerly awaiting its arrival after a preview from the earlier-released 5-song Wild Heart EP. 

Critics have also welcomed the new release, calling it "the perfectly refreshing balance between fun moments of praise and intimate times of worship," (NewReleaseToday) noting "If you're scanning the airwaves for this year's favorite new worship band, you can call off the search. Urban Rescue is here." (CCM Magazine) Outlets such as The Church Collective, Patheos, The Christian Beat, Authentic Manhood and more have supported the release, revealing more about Urban Rescue and the heart behind the album.

The band is currently in the UK for the final dates of the As Family We Go Tour: Part 1 alongside Rend Collective. This August, they will head out on the OUTCRY 2016 tour, joining Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe and more. 

Urban Rescue's current single "Never Stop," is quickly becoming a hit at radio as it steadily climbs charts. To listen to "Never Stop" and more from Wild Heart, click here.

OUTCRY 2016  
Aug 10 – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena – Jacksonville, FL
Aug 11 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
Aug 12 – Bayfront Park Amphitheater – Miami, FL
Aug 13 – CFE Arena – Orlando, FL
Aug 15 – Mobile Civic Center – Mobile, AL
Aug 16 – Baton Rouge River Center – Baton Rouge, LA
Aug 18 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
Aug 19 – Verizon Arena – North Little Rock, AR
Aug 20 – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park – Austin, TX
Aug 21 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
Aug 24 – Talking Stick Resort Arena – Phoenix, AZ
Aug 25 – Sleep Train Amphitheatre – San Diego, CA
Aug 26 – The Orleans Arena – Las Vegas, NV
Aug 27 – Concord Pavilion – Concord, CA
Aug 29 – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA
 

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: Part 1 alongside Rend Collective, bringing music to fans across the US and UK. Urban Rescue's first full-length album with Rend Family Records, Wild Heart, is available now.

Get Connected With Urban Rescue
Website: urbanrescuemusic.com
Twitter: twitter.com/urbanrescue
Facebook: facebook.com/urbanrescue
Instagram: instagram.com/urbanrescue
YouTube: youtube.com/urbanrescue

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Nominees For 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards To Be Unveiled Tomorrow

Nashville, Tenn. (May 9, 2016) — Nominees for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will be revealed tomorrow, May 10 to millions of followers on K-LOVE Radio's Facebook page.

The page will host the unveiling of the the fan-selected nominees in a variety of categories, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and more. Announcements will be made at the top of every hour, beginning at 9:00am ET. Voting will officially open to fans at 8:00pm ET, after the final category has been shared.

The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will take place June 5th at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. For additional information, visit: 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. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards 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 a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. 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.


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Micah Tyler's Satirical "You've Gotta Love Millennials" Video Goes Viral

New Fair Trade Services artist gets more than 20 million views within days

Nashville, Tenn. (May 4, 2016) — Signed to Fair Trade Services in fall of 2015, new artist Micah Tyler's "You've Gotta Love Millennials" video has gone viral after hitting the web last Thursday. Already surpassing 23.1 million views, 18,500 comments and 526,000 shares on Facebook alone, people everywhere are circulating the lighthearted video.

The song pokes fun at common stereotypes of the millennial generation - from coffee shops and man buns to Instagram selfies and an attitude of entitlement. Tyler, a 33-year-old millennial himself, created the video for the Watermark Church Leaders Conference in Dallas, TX to help break down barriers and open up the discussion of generational stereotypes.

"My hope is that future generations will be able to look at how we overcame our differences and fought as hard as we could to break down the barriers created by negative attitude, easy excuses and pointing fingers," Tyler said.

"You've Gotta Love Millenials" by Micah Tyler

Tyler has been hard at work on his first project with FairTrade, an EP slated for fall 2016. In preparation of the release, Tyler will embark on a national radio station tour in conjunction with his debut radio single, set to hit this summer. For additional information, visit micahtyler.com.
 

About Micah Tyler
Recent Fair Trade Services signee Micah Tyler is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Buna, TX. Playing 150+ dates annually, Tyler performs at churches, camps, concert venues and more and was named "National Male Vocalist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association at the Immerse Conference in 2012. In October of 2013, Tyler released his first full length solo record, The Story I Tell, which debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel charts. Tyler has shared the stage with national touring acts such as Building 429, Mikeschair, Shane & Shane, Phillips, Craig, & Dean, Sanctus Real and Phil Wickham. Having served in staff ministry for almost a decade, Tyler has a true love and respect for the local church but has a passion to reach the unchurched as well with his Gospel-centered "Southern Soul" music style. His song "Directions" recently appeared on God's Not Dead 2 soundtrack. Tyler is currently working on an EP, set to release this fall.

About Fair Trade Services
Fair Trade Services, LLC launched in June 2011 by music industry veteran Jeff Moseley. Fair Trade Services is a partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, formed for the development of remarkable Christian artists with great hearts and great art who wish to further the message of the Gospel. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, their roster includes MercyMe, Laura Story, Audio Adrenaline, The Afters, Hawk Nelson, Shane & Shane, Sara Groves, Phil Wickham, and more. Fair Trade Services is distributed by Provident Distribution and Sony Music. www.fairtradeservices.com
 

Get Connected With Micah Tyler
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The New Respects Sign With Capitol CMG Label Group

Newcomers to join Lecrae and Switchfoot on The Heartland Tour

Single "Hey!" available in all digital/streaming accounts June 10

Nashville, Tenn. (May 4, 2016) — Capitol CMG Label Group has announced the signing of Nashville-based band The New Respects. Composed of three siblings: Zandy Fitzgerald, Lexi Fitzgerald, Darius Fitzgerald and their cousin Jasmine Mullen, the four-piece falls into a genre of their own, meshing rock & roll and pop with overlays of acoustic tones.

“We never thought we'd be signed to a record label, so when Capitol CMG Label approached us, we were shocked," the band said. "We were just four kids who liked playing music, and people started to listen. They listen to our ideas, our songs, our dreams and our hearts as we do our best to say something that's worth listening to. We are extremely thankful for the team that we get to work with and honored that they love us the way they do. It still feels like a dream some days, but we’re happy it's not."

Capitol CMG President Peter York said “Capitol CMG is excited and honored to have signed The New Respects to long term recording and songwriting agreements. They represent a rare and special combination of talents. Their music defies categorization and connects to the listener with raw emotion and authentic grooves that are original, yet familiar. They have a distinct place and voice in the never ending sea of new talent, but most importantly a contagious joy that seems to permeate all of their songs in fresh and compelling ways."

The New Respects will join GRAMMY® winners Lecrae and Switchfoot on The Heartland Tour, hitting nine stops across the country, launching June 10 in Omaha, NE. On the same day, the band's first single "Hey!" will be available at all digital and streaming outlets.

“When you're first introduced to someone you say 'Hi,' 'Hello,' 'How are you' or something formal like that, but when you see family and friends you just say 'HEY!,' and that's how we wanted to introduce ourselves," The New Respects said of their debut single. "We're the best friends you didn't know you had, and you guys - the listeners - are the family we never dreamed we'd get to meet. This song is fun and happy, and we hope everyone who hears it feels good while listening."

The Heartland Tour
June 10, FRI Omaha, NE - Baxter Arena
June 11, SAT Moorhead, MN - Bluestem Amphitheater
June 12, SUN Cedar Rapids, IA - McGarth Amphitheater
June 14 TUE Salt Lake City, UT -  The Complex
June 15 WED Nampa, ID - Ford Amphitheater
June 16 THU Wenatchee, WA - Toyota Center
June 17 FRI Kent, WA - ShoWare Center
June 18 SAT Medford, OR - Lithia Motors Amphitheater
June 19 SUN Spokane, WA - Lilac Bowl
 

About The New Respects
Newly signed to Capitol CMG Label Group, The New Respects mesh rock & roll and pop with overlays of acoustic tones, falling into a genre of their own. The Nashville-based group is composed of siblings Zandy Fitzgerald, Lexi Fitzgerald and Darius Fitzgerald along with their cousin Jasmine Mullen. This June, the four-piece will release their first single "Hey!" as they join The Heartland Tour, traveling the country alongside GRAMMY® winners Lecrae and Switchfoot. 

Get Connected With The New Respects
Facebook: http://smarturl.it/TheNewRespectsFB?IQid=pr
Twitter: http://smarturl.it/TheNewRespectsTW?IQid=pr
Instagram: http://smarturl.it/TheNewRespectsIG?IQid=pr
YouTube: http://smarturl.it/TheNewRespectsYT?IQid=pr

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Arts District Financial, LLC Launches With Music Industry Veteran Brandon Hardy

Nashville-based firm providing financial services for artists in New York City, Atlanta and Nashville

Nashville, Tenn. (May 2, 2016) - Helmed by music industry pro Brandon Hardy, Arts District Financial, LLC is announcing it’s focus as a business management firm to fulfill artist’s business management needs as well as providing financial services for the creative business community. With over a decade of multi-genre experience, Hardy and his team are currently serving artists in New York City, Atlanta and Nashville. Arts District Financial intersects both the creative arts community and the business community in order to assist artists in impacting culture with their creative vision.

“I am beyond excited to launch Arts District Financial as the next step in my journey of serving artists,” shares Hardy. "I picked up the guitar at a young age and found a passion for the creative process that set me on a lifelong path of service to the arts. My strength as a finance professional is my ability to create a bridge with creative individuals in which I provide peace of mind and the freedom to create. My background and personality drives my gift for balancing commerce and art, and I look forward to offering a distinctive business management solution for artists in which I act as their personal CFO and operational strategist."

Hardy served with Capitol CMG (TobyMac, Amy Grant, Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon) for a span of nine years in both royalty accounting and financial analysis roles before shifting to a unique finance role with Big Machine Label Group (Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett). His most recent post included his position as Business Manager for Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Trip Lee and DJ Promote with 40 Deep. Hardy received his Business Administration degree from Belmont University and a Master of Business Administration from Auburn University. For business inquiries, contact info@artsdistrictfinancial.com.

Get Connected With Arts District Financial:
www.artsdistrictfinancial.com

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Make-A-Wish® Rocks With Skillet

Platinum selling rock band joins international support of
Make-A-Wish® #WorldWishDay

Nashville, Tenn. (April 29, 2016 - #WorldWishDay) - Wish Child Nathanael and his family joined Skillet during a tour date in Oklahoma City to fulfill his wish of playing with the GRAMMY® nominated rock band onstage. Joining Skillet during soundcheck, Nathanael had a blast drumming to their double platinum selling single and most streamed song in CCM history, "Monster," while the rest of band jammed with him. He was also treated to a special guitar session with Skillet's Seth Morrison.

Nathanael and Seth Morrison during a special guitar session.

About Skillet
GRAMMY® nominated and platinum selling rock band Skillet has sold more than 11 million albums and singles in the U.S., amassing a diehard social following whose members number nearly seven million with more than 160 million views on YouTube alone. Their most recent project, the Dove Award garnering RISE (2013), debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Rock and Christian charts, boasting four consecutive No. 1 radio hits and a late night television debut on Conan. The LP served as the follow-up to 2009 platinum blockbuster, AWAKE, which garnered three Billboard Music Awards and spawned four multi format hit singles. Included in those is the platinum selling “Awake & Alive” and two-time platinum single “Monster” whose companion video has generated more than 69 million YouTube views and was named the most stream song in CCM history, helping make Skillet the only active rock band to achieve RIAA Platinum Certification in 2012. 2015 saw the Billboard Music Award winners continuing atop the charts as the famed magazine placed them in the top 10 in four year-end categories including "Rock Streaming Songs” and “Rock Streaming Songs.” Known for their explosive live performance, Skillet treks the globe, headlining sold-out shows all over the world including the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Russia and more.

Get Connected With Skillet
www.skillet.com

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Awaited New Release Of Amy Grant's “Baby Baby” Featuring Tori Kelly Available Today

Nashville, Tenn. (April 29, 2016) - The wait is over! The 25th anniversary release of Amy Grant’s “Baby Baby” featuring the vocals of celebrated singer-songwriter Tori Kelly is available worldwide. With early support from PEOPLE, Marie Claire and Just Jared among others, the wait for the release of the song has been chronicled by fans' online excitement. To purchase the new collaboration, click here.

Upon its original release, “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. 


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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Website // www.amygrant.com
Hashtag // #BabyBabyTurns25

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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.


Get Connected with Amy Grant
Website // www.amygrant.com
Hashtag // #BabyBabyTurns25

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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.

Get Connected With Urban Rescue
www.urbanrescuemusic.com

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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.

Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

“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.

Get Connected With Phil Wickham:
www.philwickham.com

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