Hillsong UNITED’s Zion Recognized With RIAA Gold Certification

Hillsong – Let Hope Rise – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to release on August 12 in advance of film


Nashville, Tenn. (August 1, 2016) - Hillsong UNITED’s 2013 release of Zion garnered RIAA Gold Certification, totaling more than 500K in sales. Of the songs found on Zion is “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” which spent a record breaking 45 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart and was the first Christian song to hit Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Most recently, the platinum selling song was honored with a 2016 Billboard Music Award for “Top Christian Song.”

In July, Hillsong UNITED surprised fans by releasing Of Dirt And Grace - Live From The Land, a LIVE visual take on songs from their best selling EMPIRES recorded and filmed at Biblically historical locations throughout Israel. Upon its release, the digital album topped the Soundscan Praise & Worship Chart, hitting No. 2 on the Billboard Contemporary Christian Chart, No. 2 on Soundscan Christian/Gospel Digital Album Chart and top 40 on the Billboard Top 200. Hillsong UNITED will wrap the final leg of their U.S. EMPIRES Tour this week at Chicago’s United Center.

Hillsong – Let Hope Rise – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will street on August 12 in advance of the upcoming film. Included in the album are some of the most beloved hits from the ministry to date like “Touch The Sky,” “Mighty To Save,” “Hosanna” and “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail).” The 11 track project features performances from Hillsong UNITED as well as Hillsong Worship and Hillsong Young & Free. The movie Hillsong LET HOPE RISE will release on Sept. 16 in partnership with Pureflix. The film follows Hillsong UNITED as they record an album and explores the history of Hillsong, a 30-year journey from a church in the Sydney suburbs to an international ministry.

Hillsong – Let Hope Rise – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Track Listing:
With Everything
Touch The Sky
Mighty To Save
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
This I Believe (The Creed)
Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)
Aftermath
Break Free
Relentless
Hosanna
The Stand

About Hillsong UNITED:
The heart of UNITED is to create music that reveals the truth of who Jesus is. In studio and out of the studio, on tour or at home, Hillsong UNITED is committed to writing songs that speak truth, create a unique sound, connects with churches, individuals and ultimately connects people everywhere with God. Fronted by worship leaders Taya Smith, Joel Houston, Jad Gillies, JD and Matt Crocker, the team is an evolving collaboration of pastors, worship leaders, musicians and songwriters -­- all intentional about giving voice to a generation passionate about God. Everything UNITED does, whether it be from recording or writing songs, to playing them in front of people and all that goes with that, it’s an expression of a really extraordinary God doing what only He can do through really ordinary people who love Him, want to serve Him and to build His Church. To simply serve God and allow Him to do what only He can do has always been the team’s desire.

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 UNITED:
www.hillsong.com/united
Facebook.com/HillsongUNITED
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GRAMMY® Nominated Jeremy Camp Announces "I Will Follow Tour," Set To Kick Off This Fall

Billboard features Jeremy Camp as solo artist with most No. 1s on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart

Nashville, Tenn. (July 29, 2016) - GRAMMY® nominated Jeremy Camp announces his upcoming "I Will Follow Tour" in partnership with Compassion International, kicking off this fall in Charleston, SC. On the heels of garnering three No. 1 singles from his hit album I Will Follow, Camp will trek alongside Citizen Way and Royce Lovett for the first half of the tour, along with Love and the Outcome and Royce Lovett over the second half, hitting over 20 markets nationwide. In anticipation of the tour, Camp launched the newly renovatedJeremyCamp.com on July 28.

Earlier this month, Billboard featured Camp's latest success in claiming the most No. 1s among solo artists on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart. "Christ In Me" is his latest single to rise to the top, becoming Camp's ninth No. 1 hit on the chart.

For more information on Jeremy Camp and the "I Will Follow Tour," visit www.jeremycamp.com/tour.

"I Will Follow Tour" Dates
*All dates subject to change
September 30 – Charleston, SC – Ashley River Baptist Church
October 1 – Durham, NC – Catch the Fire Church
October 2 – Lexington, SC – Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church
October 8 – Beaumont, TX – Montagne Center – (Lamar Univ.)
October 13 – Kentwood, MI – Kentwood Community Church
October 14 – Louisville, KY – Valley View Baptist Church
October 15 – Kingsport, TN – "Harvest Fest 2016 (Meadowview Conference & Conv. Ctr.)
October 20 – Topeka, KS – Light of the World Christian Center
October 23 – Albertville, AL – Albertville Fine Arts Center
October 27 – Mountain Grove, MO – Mountain Grove High School Arena
October 28 – Muskogee, OK – Muskogee Civic Center
October 29 – Poplar Bluff, MO – Black River Coliseum
November 3 – Elkhart, IN – The Lerner
November 4 – Muncie, IN – Emens Auditorium (Ball State Univ.)
November 5 – Mount Sterling, KY – Montgomery County High School Gym
November 6 – Heath, OH – Vineyard Grace Fellowship
November 10 – Bensalem, PA – Christian Life Center
November 11 – Cicero, NY – Believers Chapel
November 13 – Lancaster, PA – Lancaster Bible College


About Jeremy Camp:
Capitol CMG artist Jeremy Camp has established himself with landmark accolades throughout his praised career. Camp has sold more than 4.5 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 37 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.

Get Connected with Jeremy Camp:
www.JeremyCamp.com

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The Purpose Hotel To Shine Light On Domestic And Global Injustices, Celebrating And Supporting The Work Of Nonprofit Organizations

Crowdsourced campaign unites over 2,100
backers in first few days

Nashville, Tenn. (July 29, 2016) - Tackling issues such as cyclical poverty, unsafe water, human trafficking and more, The Purpose Hotel is fueling the life changing work of a dozen domestic and international organizations. With renowned photographerJeremy Cowart (Pope Francis, Sting, Carrie Underwood) at the helm, The Purpose Hotel aspires to "change the world in your sleep" through fighting injustices championed by many nonprofit organizations working with the hotel. In the first 48 hours of The Purpose HotelKickstarter launch (July 19), thousands of backers united to support the project through pledging over 10% of the $2 million goal.

"For the last decade, I have been traveling around the world, shooting for, collaborating with, speaking with and meeting incredible nonprofits," Cowart said. "Their founders and teams have become close friends, but I’ve never understood the bigger picture until now. My journey has led my team and I to this moment, where we get the opportunity to help all of them through The Purpose Hotel. What a gift. We could not be more thrilled to move forward on this journey together.”

Charity: Water provides clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. 100% of all public donations go towards funding water projects, benefiting over 6.3 million people. The Purpose Hotel will provide a Charity: Water Well in the ho…

Charity: Water provides clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. 100% of all public donations go towards funding water projects, benefiting over 6.3 million people. The Purpose Hotel will provide a Charity: Water Well in the hotel lobby for guests and include experiences of their sustainable water work throughout the hotel. Guests will also be able to toss coins in the well, which will be used to build new Charity: Water wells in the future.

Dignify sells premium quality, ethically made, fair trade kantha quilts created by Bangladesh women in vulnerable, high-risk situations or in recovery from sexual oppression. The Purpose Hotel will work with Dignify to benefit the organization throu…

Dignify sells premium quality, ethically made, fair trade kantha quilts created by Bangladesh women in vulnerable, high-risk situations or in recovery from sexual oppression. The Purpose Hotel will work with Dignify to benefit the organization through using textiles created for the hotel.

Dignify sells premium quality, ethically made, fair trade kantha quilts created by Bangladesh women in vulnerable, high-risk situations or in recovery from sexual oppression. The Purpose Hotel will work with Dignify to benefit the organization throu…

Dignify sells premium quality, ethically made, fair trade kantha quilts created by Bangladesh women in vulnerable, high-risk situations or in recovery from sexual oppression. The Purpose Hotel will work with Dignify to benefit the organization through using textiles created for the hotel.

Exile International works to empower child soldiers and children orphaned by war to become leaders for peace. Exile International offers spiritual care, mentoring, art therapy, medical care, education, psychological care, destigmatization and holist…

Exile International works to empower child soldiers and children orphaned by war to become leaders for peace. Exile International offers spiritual care, mentoring, art therapy, medical care, education, psychological care, destigmatization and holistic, rehabilitative care programs. A portion of all the artwork used and sold in The Purpose Hotel will go towards helping children of war with art therapy in Uganda and Congo through Exile International.

Fashionable sells products made by women who have overcome poverty and strife. Globally based in Ethiopia and locally based in Nashville, TN, Fashionable works to alleviate poverty while developing functional business skills among employees. The Pur…

Fashionable sells products made by women who have overcome poverty and strife. Globally based in Ethiopia and locally based in Nashville, TN, Fashionable works to alleviate poverty while developing functional business skills among employees. The Purpose Hotel will include in its operation high-end leather goods and textiles from Fashionable.

Food for the Hungry provides emergency relief and long-term development programs, seeking to end all forms of human poverty. Food for the Hungry contributes to community-owned transformations that empower children, families and communities to invest…

Food for the Hungry provides emergency relief and long-term development programs, seeking to end all forms of human poverty. Food for the Hungry contributes to community-owned transformations that empower children, families and communities to invest in their own development. Food for the Hungry will benefit from banquet and restaurant operations for The Purpose Hotel.

HOPE International seeks to transform its clients both physically and spiritually. In addition to providing loans and establishing savings groups, HOPE offers biblically based business training and discipleship to its clients. The Purpose Hotel will…

HOPE International seeks to transform its clients both physically and spiritually. In addition to providing loans and establishing savings groups, HOPE offers biblically based business training and discipleship to its clients. The Purpose Hotel will support HOPE's efforts in providing micro-financing and connections with other producers in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

International Justice Mission is a human rights organization whose mission is to protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement bui…

International Justice Mission is a human rights organization whose mission is to protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts. Currently the world’s largest anti-slavery organization, IJM is helping to protect 21 million people globally from violence in 17 communities around the world. The Purpose Hotel will reserve a portion of its internet fee to help combat human trafficking through IJM.

Legacy Building reclaims and repurposes old wood into handcrafted, heirloom-quality furniture while creating trade schools around the world to employ and provide jobs for the underprivileged. The Purpose Hotel will use Legacy Building for unique des…

Legacy Building reclaims and repurposes old wood into handcrafted, heirloom-quality furniture while creating trade schools around the world to employ and provide jobs for the underprivileged. The Purpose Hotel will use Legacy Building for unique designs of hotel furniture in the lobby and rooms throughout the hotel.

Mission Lazarus sells handcrafted products, coffee and household items developed by local Hondurans and Haitians. Profits provide funding for vocational schools, agriculture social enterprise programs and the Mission Lazarus Refuge children's home. …

Mission Lazarus sells handcrafted products, coffee and household items developed by local Hondurans and Haitians. Profits provide funding for vocational schools, agriculture social enterprise programs and the Mission Lazarus Refuge children's home. The Purpose Hotel will provide Mission Lazarus textiles and leather goods in rooms throughout the hotel.

Preemptive Love Coalition is a global movement of peacemakers changing the way we engage the world’s most polarizing conflicts by confronting fear with acts of love. Preemptive Love has provided 1,350 lifesaving operation for children, 100,000 pound…

Preemptive Love Coalition is a global movement of peacemakers changing the way we engage the world’s most polarizing conflicts by confronting fear with acts of love. Preemptive Love has provided 1,350 lifesaving operation for children, 100,000 pounds of food aid delivered to ISIS victims, 100,000 hours of training medical teams in conflict-zones and much more. Preemptive Love will provide custom soaps for The Purpose Hotel guests.

Philanthropic t-shirt and apparel company Project 615 aims to help restore those who are on the path of recovery from homelessness, addiction and mental illness. Project 615 hires men from Set Free ministries, trains them and gives them the skill of…

Philanthropic t-shirt and apparel company Project 615 aims to help restore those who are on the path of recovery from homelessness, addiction and mental illness. Project 615 hires men from Set Free ministries, trains them and gives them the skill of t-shirt making/screen printing. Project 615's handcrafted apparel and prints, custom designed by The Purpose Hotel Team, will be sold in The Purpose Hotel store.

Project 7 is dedicated to creating gum and mints with great flavor, while giving back in 7 areas of need. Project 7 has given 3.7 million trees, 3.1 million meals, 1.1 million hours of education, housing for 1.2 million hours, 1.2 million months of …

Project 7 is dedicated to creating gum and mints with great flavor, while giving back in 7 areas of need. Project 7 has given 3.7 million trees, 3.1 million meals, 1.1 million hours of education, housing for 1.2 million hours, 1.2 million months of clean water, 100,000 malaria treatments and assisted 33,000 students through anti-bullying programs. The Purpose Hotel guests will have access to Project 7’s gum, snacks and mints.

Raven + Lily provides beautiful and unique modern minimalist products while working to alleviate poverty among women. Raven + Lily employ over 1,500 marginalized women at fair trade wages, giving them access to a safe job, sustainable income, health…

Raven + Lily provides beautiful and unique modern minimalist products while working to alleviate poverty among women. Raven + Lily employ over 1,500 marginalized women at fair trade wages, giving them access to a safe job, sustainable income, health care, education and a real chance to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. Raven + Lily products will be featured and provided in The Purpose Hotel.

People of the Second Chance work to help individuals fight the forces of judgment, hatred and shame in society. People of the Second Chance provides free resources and rescue training along with equipping churches with necessary tools to help hundre…

People of the Second Chance work to help individuals fight the forces of judgment, hatred and shame in society. People of the Second Chance provides free resources and rescue training along with equipping churches with necessary tools to help hundreds of thousands of people find a redemptive purpose in their not-so-perfect stories. Merchandise for People of the Second Chance will be available in The Purpose Hotel Store.

Los Angeles-based jewelry company The Giving Keys repurposes old and new keys into modern jewelry, engraving inspiring words onto the keys in hopes that recipients are encouraged to one day give their key away to someone who needs the message more t…

Los Angeles-based jewelry company The Giving Keys repurposes old and new keys into modern jewelry, engraving inspiring words onto the keys in hopes that recipients are encouraged to one day give their key away to someone who needs the message more than they do. The Giving Keys employs those transitioning out of homelessness to create the wearable accessories. Guests staying at The Purpose Hotel will be able to hear the stories of The Giving Key makers, who will provide keys specifically designed for The Purpose Hotel.

Thistle Farms employs female survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction for their bath and body care company and more. All proceeds support Thistle Farms and Magdalene, their residential program for up to 700 women yearly. The Purpose Hote…

Thistle Farms employs female survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction for their bath and body care company and more. All proceeds support Thistle Farms and Magdalene, their residential program for up to 700 women yearly. The Purpose Hotel will provide custom sourced Thistle Farms’ bath and body care products in all rooms for guest use during their stay.

To Write Love on Her Arms aims to present hope for people struggling with addiction, depression, self-injury and thoughts of suicide while also investing in treatment and recovery. To Write Love on Her Arms connects individuals to treatment centers,…

To Write Love on Her Arms aims to present hope for people struggling with addiction, depression, self-injury and thoughts of suicide while also investing in treatment and recovery. To Write Love on Her Arms connects individuals to treatment centers, websites, books and support groups. Merchandise for To Write Love On Her Arms will be available in The Purpose Hotel Store.

Zenith Cleaners offers organic, nontoxic cleaning services, while developing transferable skills among employees. Zenith Cleaners looks to change the face of the cleaning industry by removing condescension, disrespect and abuse typically experienced…

Zenith Cleaners offers organic, nontoxic cleaning services, while developing transferable skills among employees. Zenith Cleaners looks to change the face of the cleaning industry by removing condescension, disrespect and abuse typically experienced by workers through offering leadership, organizational and educational development. The Purpose Hotel will use Zenith Cleaner’s services for routine hotel cleaning and maintenance.

About The Purpose Hotel™
The first hotel of its kind, celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Tim Tebow, The Kardashians, Sting, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heidi Klum, Emma Stone, Ryan Seacrest and more) created humanitarian relief project The Purpose Hotel™ that aims to fight against injustices of war, hunger, poverty, global warming, racial tension, unclean water, addictions and natural disasters. Every aspect of the global chain will directly contribute to those in need through strategic sourcing and procurement. The project is launching with a large campaign designed and developed by The Purpose Hotel™. Through the project's Kickstarter, individuals have the opportunity to become co-founders as backers of the project.

Get Connected With The Purpose Hotel™
Website // thepurposehotel.com
Hashtag // #ThePurposeHotel


About Jeremy Cowart
Named one of the most influential photographers on the web (Huffington Post), Jeremy Cowart has photographed the likenesses of Sting and Emma Stone to The Kardashians and Taylor Swift. Capturing images in over 25 countries, his work has been seen on the pages of Rolling Stone and USA Today, reaching the channels of A&E and ESPN. An earnest desire to do more has led the notable photographer to focus on Help-Portrait, See University and now, The Purpose Hotel.

Get Connected With Jeremy Cowart
Website // jeremycowart.com

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Skillet's RISE Honored With RIAA Gold Certification Week Before UNLEASHED Hits

"Feel Invincible" heard on WWE, TBS' E-League, Rock Band 4 and Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards

GRAMMY Nominees' UNLEASHED out Aug. 5

Nashville, Tenn. (July 28, 2016) - GRAMMY® nominated Skillet's acclaimed record RISE (2013) received RIAA Gold Certification a week before the debut of their tenth studio album UNLEASHED, available August 5. Thanking fans across the globe, the band posted a video to social media expressing their appreciation, along with a surprise teaser for Panheads to be revealed July 29 at midnight.

"We are so very excited - RISE just got certified gold," John announced. "We want to say a big thank you to all the Panheads out there who have been supporting us for so long. It's been absolutely amazing. It's been a huge year so far."

Skillet's latest hit single "Feel Invincible" has become the theme song for WWE's Battleground and TBS's E-League, receiving feature placements on Rock Band 4 and Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards.


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 of USA Today, New York Times, Revolver Loudwire and more.

Get Connected With Skillet
skillet.com

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