Marvel Comics’ Monsters Unleashed! Trailer Uses Skillet's "Back From the Dead" As Soundtrack; Billboard Exclusively Premieres

“Back From the Dead” Top 20 on three active rock charts amidst national headlining tour

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2017) - Skillet’s “Back From the Dead” serves as the musical backdrop for Marvel Comics’ latest comic book series, Monsters Unleashed!, trailer. The track, which is top 20 on the Active Rock Building, Active Rock Rolling and Active Rock Published Charts, is found on their chart-topping album Unleashed. Frontman & lifelong Marvel fan John Cooper, alongside his bandmates were featured on “This Week in Marvel” podcast, recorded at Marvel’s Headquarters in New York City.

Masterfully mixing animated comics with in-depth narration and commentary, the new video series from Marvel is designed to present a whole new audience to the world of Marvel’s gargantuan monsters, timed with the debut of the brand new comic book series MONSTERS UNLEASHED!, available now in all local comic retailers. As the cataclysm of MONSTERS UNLEASHED! continues to unfold, new videos will be released monthly to educate new and old fans about the monsters of the Marvel Universe and the MONSTERS UNLEASHED! series through commentary and motion graphics, as well as an energetic score from some of the world's biggest musical acts.

Marvel Comics’ Editor In Chief Axel Alonso tells Billboard, “Monsters Unleashed! is what Marvel does best: a gigantic, bombastic battle for the fate of the world. With its kinetic, hard-hitting sound, Skillet's ‘Back From the Dead’ is the perfect accompaniment for a story that pits the world’s biggest superheroes against skyscraper-size monsters.”

Skillet released an acoustic version of “Stars,” their chart-topping Christian Hot AC single, as part of THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE. The acoustic music video made for the film and accompanying soundtrack resonated, already being viewed on YouTube over 3.1 million times. The group was also nominated for a fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Award in the "Group/Duo of the Year” category. Voting opens May 1 with the awards taking place on May 28 at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry.

February and March has found the GRAMMY® nominated rockers traversing coast to coast headlining the “Unleashed Tour 2017” with sold-out dates around the country. Skillet will be joining KORN for the second half of their “The Serenity of Summer” tour this coming July and August. For the latest tour information, visit www.Skillet.com.

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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.

Website:      www.skillet.com
Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/skillet/
Twitter:        @skilletmusic

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"THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE" Premieres At No. 1 On Billboard's Christian Albums Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (March 10, 2017) — "THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE" premiered at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart upon its release Friday, February 24.

Exclusive footage from soundtrack artists including Hillsong UNITED, We Are Messengers and Skillet can be found on NewReleaseToday, CCM Magazine and Beliefnet along with a special piece featuring Kelly Clarkson, Lecrae, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and more on CBN.

RELEVANT, Keep The Faith, The Church Collective, The Christian Beat, TBN's JUCE TV and more have also supported the soundtrack, available now.
 

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” was produced by Atlantic Records President of Film & TV and GRAMMY® Award–winning, 5x nominated soundtrack producer Kevin Weaver (Suicide Squad, Furious 7, Boardwalk Empire, The Fault In Our Stars, Girls Volumes 1 & 2, True Blood Volumes 1 & 2); Atlantic Records Executive Vice President/Head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg (twenty one pilots, Hamilton); and award-winning and 5x nominated music supervisor and soundtrack producer Anastasia Brown (August Rush, Taken, Footloose). The album was executive produced by Gil Netter (The Blind Side, Life of Pi).

"THE SHACK,” based on The New York Times best-selling novel, was released in-theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment Label and stars Sam Worthington and Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer with Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw.The film had one of the strongest openings ever for a faith-based film. It has already grossed over $22 million, and received an A CinemaScore from the audience.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie, www.facebook.com/theshackmovie, www.twitter.com/TheShackMovie (@TheShackMovie), www.instagram.com/TheShackMovie, and www.atlanticrecords.com.

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PEOPLE.com Premieres Colton Dixon's Music Video For "All That Matters"

Nashville Tenn. (March 3, 2017) — Yesterday, PEOPLE.com exclusively premiered the music video for Colton Dixon's hit single "All That Matters."

"All That Matters" Official Music Video

The single, inspired by Colossians 3:11 and Isaiah 40:8, is one of the first songs Dixon wrote for his upcoming album Identity, available March 24.

"No matter who you are or what you've done, no matter what you're ashamed of, it doesn't matter," Dixon said of the song. "If you've got Christ living inside of you, that's all that matters."

"All That Matters" is available now. 

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. 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 Britt Nicole. Dixon has also been named a Steinway & Sons 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 third studio album Identity will be available March 24, 2017.

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USA Today Premieres Chris Tomlin's Music Video For "Home"

Nashville, Tenn. (March 3, 2017) — USA Today exclusively premiered yesterday the music video for Chris Tomlin's new music video for "Home," directed by TK McKamy (Florida Georgia Line, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum).

Official music video for "Home"

"How do you make a visual out of Heaven?” Tomlin said of the video. “No one has ever seen it. The Bible does describe it but you can’t get your head around it in some ways. All I kept coming back to is light, it’s filled with light. So we set out on this path to make this video that tried to capture a little bit of the emotion of going to a place called home.”

To purchase "Home," click here.

About Chris Tomlin
Likely "the most often sung artist anywhere" according to TIME Magazine, Chris Tomlin is among the most influential artists in Christian music. Selling over 7 million albums and 8.9 million digital tracks, Tomlin has 15 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award, three Billboard Music Awards, two platinum and five gold albums to his name. Tomlin’s latest album Never Lose Sight and debut children’s book Good Good Father are available now.

Connect With Chris Tomlin
Website: christomlin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/christomlin
Twitter: twitter.com/christomlin
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Called "An Album Of Albums" By Critics, Laura Story’s Open Hands Is Out Today

Single tops Soft AC on Billboard Chart for seven weeks

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 3, 2017) - On the heels of "Open Hands" sitting atop Billboard’s Soft AC Chart for seven weeks, GRAMMY® winner Laura Story's fifth album, Open Hands (FAIR TRADE SERVICES), is available now. A fresh collection of originals, Open Hands blends Story’s signature congregational worship music with intimate moments. In addition to collaborating with fellow GRAMMY® winner Mac Powell of Third Day for the chart-topping title track, Story also teamed up with Matt Maher and Matt Redman, penning a track found on Open Hands.  

“I wanted to make an album so that each song I write would be just that seed of hope or that lifeline that someone listens to during that tough moment and thinks, ‘I’m going to choose to trust God, even during this,’” Story shares. “I pray that God would speak through me in the midst of the music.”

Resonating with the new 11 track LP, read what critics have to say about Open Hands:

"The first-fruits of Laura Story’s newest album, Open Hands, has already made significant waves with the early release of the title track that features Third Day front man Mac Powell. The rest of Story's latest matches that single’s impactful message and vision with songs that remind us of God’s grace and glory in all facets of life, both up and down." - CCM

"On March 3, Laura Story is back with what I like to call her album of albums... Open Hands is a collection of worship anthems sprinkled with soft, soothing ballads of praise." - New Release Today

"... her latest accomplishment raises the bar even higher by exploring the challenges and rewards of giving life’s ups and downs over to God." - Simple Grace 

Last night, Story performed at NRB Proclaim 2017's Closing Gala Dinner alongside renowned theologian Dr. RC Sproul. Story will be in Minneapolis today where she will be leading worship at Set Apart Women’s Conference with best selling author Ann Voskamp. Throughout the spring, Story will be performing across the country in New York, Virginia, Florida, Alabama and more. For her latest tour schedule, visit laurastorymusic.com/tour/.

Open Hands is available at iTunes, Amazon Music and Spotify.

About Laura Story
GRAMMY® award winning artist, speaker, songwriter, author and worship leader Laura Story has a gift for penning songs that connect with people all around the world. Among her successes as a solo artist with her smash hits “Mighty To Save” and “Blessings,” Laura has also penned hit songs for other renowned artists including Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” Her solo artist music debut in 2008 with Great God Who Saves led to four Dove nominations and the award for “Inspirational Album of the Year.” In 2011, Laura released her sophomore project Blessings. The album and the emotionally powerful title was inspired by her real life trials and adversities, primarily her husband Martin's diagnosis of a brain tumor. The album resonated with a huge audience and led to whirlwind career highlights for Laura, peaking at the No. 1 album spot for three consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Contemporary Christian Overall chart, topping the iTunes® Christian/Gospel Top Songs chart and holding the No. 1 spot for an impressive 28 consecutive weeks on the Christian charts. The success of the single “Blessings,” which was certified RIAA Gold, includes the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Song, the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song and the Dove Awards for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. The song inspired Laura's first book, “What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops?” in 2012. A follow-up book, "When God Doesn't Fix It, Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn; Truths You Can't Live Without" and companion bible study DVD and study guide, released last year. God Of Every Story released in 2013 to much acclaim, and her first ever Christmas project God With Us, debuted in October 2015. Open Hands is available now. Laura is a worship leader at Perimeter Church outside of Atlanta, GA and lives with her husband Martin and three children.


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Tune In Alert: Louie Giglio to Appear on TBN's Praise LIVE In Support of The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition Tonight

Program airs live this evening, Thursday, March 2 at 5:00 p.m. PST

Photo Credit: Mary Caroline Russell

The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, released in January from Zondervan and Passion Publishing. The study Bible feature essays by Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias and Randy Alcorn, lifting Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible through 350 articles and 700 features revealing Him throughout the entire 66 books of Scripture. To hear more about The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, from Giglio who served as the Editor in Chief, click here.

For more information, visit www.TheJesusBible.com. In addition, Giglio's The Comeback was released in paperback earlier this year.

About Louie Giglio: 
Louie Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Passion Conferences, a global movement uniting college-aged people to live for the fame of Jesus.

With a desire to elevate God’s glory above all else, Louie has authored The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and Indescribable, which was co-authored with Grammy-Award winner Matt Redman. Louie and his wife, Shelley, live in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Passion Publishing:
Passion Publishing is a book publishing imprint committed to helping people live for what matters most, the name and renown of Jesus, by lifting and amplifying the messages of the Passion Movement and Passion City Church. Launched in 2014, Passion Publishing has published notable bestsellers The Comeback and Waiting Here for You (Louie Giglio), and Good Good Father picture book (Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett). The imprint partners with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

About the NIV: 
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica, a nonprofit ministry organization, translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.thenivbible.com.

About Zondervan:
Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com. 

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Generation Exodus Foundation Announces Sold-Out Pittsburgh Tour Date For GRAMMY® Winning Casting Crowns' "The Very Next Thing Tour"

Continued promotion for tour dates in Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and West Virginia

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2017) – Partnering with GRAMMY® winning Casting Crowns for "The Very Next Thing Tour," concert promoter Generation Exodus Foundation announces a sold-out Pittsburgh tour date on March 4 at PPG Paints Arena, featuring support from Danny Gokey and Unspoken. In addition to Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena, Generation Exodus Foundation continues to promote the remaining tour dates for the second leg of "The Very Next Thing Tour" in Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and West Virginia.

"The Very Next Thing Tour" follows Generation Exodus Foundation's successful promotions for other top Christian acts, including dates for Lecrae's "Higher Learning Tour," NF's "Therapy Sessions Tour," Crowder's "American Prodigal Tour," Big Daddy Weave's "Beautiful Offerings Tour," Andy Mineo's "Uncomfortable Tour" and more. For more information on "The Very Next Thing Tour," visit www.genexconcerts.com/event/casting-crowns.


"The Very Next Thing Tour" Dates
March 4 - PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
March 24 - Eastern Kentucky Expo Center - Pikeville, KY
April 14 - Southern Illinois University Arena - Carbondale, IL
April 20 - Lafayette Cajundome - Lafayette, LA
April 27 - BB&T Arena - Highland Heights, KY
April 29 - Charleston Civic Center - Charleston, WV

About Generation Exodus Foundation
Located in Pittsburgh as a registered non-profit Public Charity, Generation Exodus Foundation is a concert promoter operating in 24 states. Generation Exodus Foundation has the highest selling ticketed Christian shows ever produced in Pittsburgh, PA., including Casting Crowns (12,000+), TobyMac (10,000+) and Chris Tomlin (10,000+). By partnering with churches and organizations, Generation Exodus Foundation is able to bring music and ministry to the world.

Get Connected to Generation Exodus Foundation
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ATLANTIC UNVEILS “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” FEATURING TODAY’S BIGGEST NAMES IN COUNTRY, CHRISTIAN AND POP MUSIC

COMPANION ALBUM TO FILM BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING BOOK OUT TODAY

FEATURES 14 BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE SONGS FROM TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL, KELLY CLARKSON & ALOE BLACC, LADY ANTEBELLUM, SKILLET, NEEDTOBREATHE, BRETT ELDREDGE, LECRAE, HILLSONG UNITED, DIERKS BENTLEY, AND MORE

DAN + SHAY TO PERFORM THEIR SINGLE “WHEN I PRAY FOR YOU” ON “TODAY” ON MARCH 1; SONG PREDOMINANTLY FEATURED IN FILM MARKETING CAMPAIGN

THE SHACK, FROM LIONSGATE’S SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT LABEL, OPENS IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD AND STARS SAM WORTHINGTON, ACADEMY-AWARD WINNER OCTAVIA SPENCER with GRAMMY AWARD WINNER TIM MCGRAW

STREAM/PURCHASE ALBUM: https://atlanti.cr/theshack

WATCH “WHEN I PRAY FOR YOU” BY DAN + SHAY: https://atlanti.cr/wheniprayvideo 

WATCH “STARS (THE SHACK VERSION)” BY SKILLET:https://atlanti.cr/starsshackvideo

WATCH “HEAVEN KNOWS” BY HILLSONG UNITED: https://atlanti.cr/heavenknows 

WATCH ALBUM TRAILER: https://atlanti.cr/shacktrailer 

WATCH FILM TRAILER: http://lions.gt/theshacktrailer1

Nashville, Tenn. (February 24, 2017) — Atlantic Records today released “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE,”the companion album to the film from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label. The Shack hits theatres next Friday, March 3.

Featuring previously unreleased music from a wide range of contemporary stars, “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” has already begun garnering critical acclaim. Rolling Stone Country called “Keep Your Eyes On Me,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s addition to the album, an “ethereal love ballad [that] showcases the duo exchanging lines, culminating with a soaring chorus and dramatic orchestral flourishes.” That song, co-penned by McGraw and Hill along with Lori McKenna and Shane McAnally, marks the couple’s first songwriting collaboration and is featured in a trailer for the film.

People magazine called “Love Goes On,” a collaboration from multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson & GRAMMY®-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc, “close to divine,” and VIBE said of GRAMMY®-winner Lecrae’s “River of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac),” “With the help of collaborator Breyan Isaac, the emcee perfectly captures [The Shack’s main character] Mack’s struggles in song form.”

People Country called chart-topping country duo Dan + Shay’s “When I Pray For You,” a “tear-jerker.” Dan + Shay will perform the song on Wednesday, March 1 on “Today,” and the song will impact country radio in early March. A video for the track is available here: https://atlanti.cr/wheniprayvideo, and the song is predominantly featured in trailers, TV, and radio spots for the film. 

“Stars (The Shack Version),” the contribution by GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Skillet, reached the top 15 on Mediabase and Billboard’s “National Christian Audience” chart. CCM Magazine called the "stripped-down, string-soaked" a standout on the soundtrack. A video for the track is available here: https://atlanti.cr/starsshackvideo. The band's lead singer John Cooper recently spoke with Keep The Faith about the film's personal impact in his life.

The Church Collective called the soundtrack "a fantastic resource of encouragement," while The Christian Beat praised the "stunning collection," and NewReleaseToday said "The eternal love of God is beautifully expressed in these compelling songs of hope." 

In addition to the above, the album also features offerings from CMA and ACM-winning solo country artist Dierks Bentley; multi-platinum country artist Lady Antebellum; 2x GRAMMY® Award-winners for KING & COUNTRY; 6x chart-topping country artist Brett Eldredge; GRAMMY®-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE (Feat. Lauren Daigle); and RIAA platinum worship band Hillsong UNITED, whose track "Heaven Knows" recently premiered exclusively on Relevant.

A video piece showcasing the album artists discussing the stories behind their songs and their thoughts on The Shack will premiere in the upcoming weeks.

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” was produced by Atlantic Records President of Film & TV and GRAMMY® Award–winning, 5x nominated soundtrack producer Kevin Weaver (Suicide Squad, Furious 7, Boardwalk Empire, The Fault In Our Stars, Girls Volumes 1 & 2, True Blood Volumes 1 & 2); Atlantic Records Executive Vice President/Head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg (twenty one pilots, Hamilton); and award-winning and 5x nominated music supervisor and soundtrack producer Anastasia Brown (August Rush, Taken, Footloose). The album was executive produced by Gil Netter (The Blind Side, Life of Pi).

“THE SHACK,” based on The New York Times best-selling novel, will be released in-theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment Label and stars Sam Worthington and Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer with Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie, www.facebook.com/theshackmovie,twitter.com/TheShackMovie (@TheShackMovie), www.instagram.com/TheShackMovie, and  www.atlanticrecords.com. 

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“THE SHACK – MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE”
(Atlantic Records)
Release Date: Friday, February 24th  

1.          Dan + Shay - When I Pray For You
2.          Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Keep Your Eyes On Me
3.          Lady Antebellum - Lay Our Flowers Down
4.          Hillsong UNITED - Heaven Knows
5.          Francesca Battistelli - Where Were You
6.          Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc - Love Goes On   
7.          Lecrae - River Of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac) 
8.          NEEDTOBREATHE - HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle) 
9.          Dierks Bentley - Days Of Dark
10.        Brett Eldredge - Phone Call To God
11.        Devin Dawson - Honest To God
12.        Skillet - Stars (The Shack Version)
13.        We Are Messengers - I’ll Think About You
14.        for KING & COUNTRY - Amazing Grace

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MercyMe's New Radio Single, "Even If," Most Added Of Career

Headlining LIFER Tour to hit West Coast in spring

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2017) - "Even If," the first single from GRAMMY®nominated MercyMe's awaited new album LIFER (Mar. 31) skyrocketed into its first week at radio, earning 74 adds across format and is already #13 on the Billboard National Christian Audience chart. Mirroring the excitement at radio, "Even If" also shot to No. 1 on the iTunes Christian chart. Adding to their two nominations, including Artist of the Year for the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards, the fan-voted awards show exclusively debuted a lyric video for the song through their social networks. 

On the heels of their RIAA Certified Gold and GRAMMY® acclaimed Welcome To The New (2014), the core of LIFER (FAIR TRADE SERVICES) is the question of what it looks like to live as followers of Christ that are committed for life. Filled with positive, uplifting lyrics, along with energetic beats and soaring melodies, this latest offering delivers the massive hits that MercyMe is known for.

Amidst tour dates across the country, the multi-platinum selling band headed to their home state of Texas for "MercyMe's Texas Takeover Tour" throughout the month of February

with label mate, Micah Tyler. In April, the band will headline a national tour with fellow Fair Trade Artists, Hawk Nelson and Micah Tyler. The band will visit markets like Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix and more throughout the spring. For the latest on all MercyMe tour dates, click here.

LIFER is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon Music with an instant grat of the debut single "Even If." You can also stream the single on Spotify and Apple Music now.

About MercyMe
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 9 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, four radio hits and continues to be a top selling title.LIFER will be available on Mar. 31, 2017.

Get Connected With MercyMe
www.mercyme.org
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www.twitter.com/mercyme
www.instagram.com/themercyme
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Rebekah Lyons’ Honest Journey, You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are, Available Today

Author speaks with The Huffington Post, Simple Grace and more as national tour launches this week

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2017) - Amidst a statistically proven problem among women, author, speaker and co-founder of Q Ideas Rebekah Lyons is releasing her second book You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are (Zondervan) today. Lyons draws from personal experience in You Are Free, walking readers from fear to freedom in areas such as anxiety, grief, purpose, identity, self worth and rest.

Lyons recently shared part of her personal experience with The Huffington Post, The Eric Metaxas Show and more alongside her hometown newspaper, The Tennessean. Simple Grace counted a personal story from the mother of three in their most recent issue, on newsstands now. Nationally syndicated Keep The Faith will also be airing their sit down with Lyons, and her appearance Life Today with James & Betty Robison will air on Thursday, Feb. 23.  “Lyons’ candor makes this book hard to put down,” shared Christian MARKET about her latest release.

To celebrate the release of You Are Free, Lyons is hosting a Freedom Night this evening at The Well, a city-wide gathering of women in Nashville, Tenn. Lyons’ husband and Q Ideas Co-Founder Gabe Lyons will take part in the evening, and GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin will be leading worship. fashionABLE will also be partnering with Lyons for the night.

Lyons will team up with Ann Voskamp and Christy Nockels for the nationwide The Broken + Free Tour embarking this week. For the latest information, visit www.brokenandfreetour.com.

Zondervan is releasing a 6-session curriculum and participant’s guide that are available today. For the latest information, visit rebekahlyons.com.

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About Rebekah Lyons
Rebekah is the author of Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaningand now You are Free: Be Who You Already Are. She is a mother of three, wife of one, and dog-walker of two living in Franklin, TN. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety, depression, and consumer impulses. Finding joy in raising a special needs child - she invites women to embrace the unique calling God has for each of us. A self-confessed mess, Rebekah wears her heart on her sleeve, a benefit to friends and readers alike.

Alongside her husband, Gabe, she serves as co-founder of Q Ideas, a nonprofit organization that helps Christian leaders winsomely engage in culture. The organization’s global livestream events feature thought leaders such as Malcolm Gladwell, Tim Keller, David Brooks, Ann Voskamp, Ravi Zacharias and more. Her favorite pastime is spent with her nose in a book and a discriminating cup of coffee in hand.


Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich.  For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com. 
 

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Passion's Live Album Worthy Of Your Name Available Now

Series of videos accompany debut including live performance of "Glorious Day"

Nashville, Tenn. (February 20, 2017) — Passion has unveiled their latest live album Worthy Of Your Name, available on all digital platforms now with physical albums available March 24.

"This album represents so much more than just new songs," Passion said. "It's the sound of hearts beating again. It's the sound of a generation coming alive in Jesus. 55,000 college students filled the GA Dome in January, but the after effect will last forever. It's finally here!"

The release features 11 live songs, recorded at Passion 2017 earlier this year along with two studio tracks. In conjunction with the album debut, Passion released a series of videos including a live performance and story behind the song for "Glorious Day" as well as a story behind the album video. Watch the live performance below:

Glorious Day (Live) ft. Kristian Stanfill

More than 55,000 18-25 year olds from 90 countries and all 50 states packed Atlanta's Georgia Dome for the annual conference, bringing young adults from around the globe together to proclaim the name of Jesus. Spearheaded by Passion Founders Louie and Shelley Giglio, attendees heard from renowned speakers while joining in worship led by Passion (helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone), Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Hillsong UNITED.

This year, students made history by sponsoring more than 7,000 children through Compassion International, the most children to ever be sponsored at one event. Attendees fulfilled all remaining sponsorships in the countries of El Salvador, Rwanda, Tanzania and Indonesia as well as hundreds in Bolivia. Students have also continued to fight modern-day slavery through support of The END IT Movement along with gathering tens of thousands of new towels and socks for local Atlanta homeless shelters.

The album follows in the footsteps of beloved top-selling Passion releases, including last year's Salvation's Tide Is Rising, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart. Worthy Of Your Name is available now.

WORTHY OF YOUR NAME
1. Glorious Day (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
2. Worthy Of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran)
3. How Great Is Your Love (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
4. Build My Life (feat. Brett Younker)
5. Holy Ground (feat. Melodie Malone)
6. Heart Abandoned (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
7. Forgiven (feat. Crowder)
8. This Changes Everything (feat. Matt Redman)
9. This We Know (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
10. Rule (feat. Hillsong UNITED and Crowder)
11. God Of Calvary (feat. Chris Tomlin)
12. Worthy Of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran) (Studio)
13. This We Know (feat. Kristian Stanfill) (Studio)
14. Beacon (Official Music Video) – Jimi Cravity (Digital only)

About Passion
From its start in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8 – Yes Lord, walking in the way of Your truth we wait eagerly for You, for Your name and Your renown are the desire of our hearts - existing to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With more than 1.8 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come,” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Delivering new projects annually, songs from records such as Here For You, White Flag, Let The Future Begin, Take It All, Even So Come and Salvation’s Tide Is Rising have become timeless staples in the Church. Their newest offering, Worthy Of Your Name, is available now. 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. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center. Passion is more than music. More than events. Passion is a generation living for His name. 

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LECRAE UNVEILS “RIVER OF JORDAN (FEAT. BREYAN ISAAC)” FROM “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE”

HEAR “RIVER OF JORDAN (FEAT. BREYAN ISAAC)” BY LECRAE: https://Atlantic.lnk.to/riverofjordanYT

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Nashville, Tenn. (February 17, 2017) — GRAMMY®-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae today released “River of Jordan,” featuring vocals from Breyan Isaac. The song is the latest available track from “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE.” “River of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac”) is now available for streaming and purchase at all DSPs. “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” is set for release on February 24th. 

Lecrae said of the track, “I'm hoping that we can be honest and transparent with our music and our lives. This is a song that walks in that direction.”

VIBE said of Lecrae, “With the help of collaborator Breyan Isaac, the emcee perfectly captures [The Shack’s main character] Mack’s struggles in song form.”

“River of Jordan,” is the fifth instant grat track available with pre-order of “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE,” following “Keep Your Eyes On Me” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, “Stars (The Shack Version)” by Skillet, and “When I Pray For You” by Dan + Shay, and “Heaven Knows” by Hillsong UNITED. The album is available for pre-order here: https://atlanti.cr/theshack.

Lecrae’s 2014 album, Anomaly, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, Rap, Digital, Christian, Gospel, and Independent charts. His seven studio albums and mixtapes have sold more than 1.9 million copies, and he has co-headlined some of the best-selling tours in the U.S., according to Pollstar. A two-time GRAMMY® winner, Lecrae has been nominated for five GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Rap Performance 2014. He won Best Gospel Album in 2013 and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song in 2015. He has also won seven Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards in addition to BET Hip Hop Awards and BET Awards nominations. Most recently, Lecrae released “Blessings” feat. Ty Dolla $ign. He is currently recording a new album for release later this year.

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” also features previously unreleased music from some of the biggest names in pop, country and Christian music including Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, for KING & COUNTRY, Brett Eldredge, and NEEDTOBREATHE (Feat. Lauren Daigle).  

“THE SHACK,” based on The New York Times best-selling novel, will be released in-theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment Label and stars Sam Worthington and Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer with Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie, www.facebook.com/theshackmovie,twitter.com/TheShackMovie (@TheShackMovie), www.instagram.com/TheShackMovie, andwww.atlanticrecords.com.  

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“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE”
(Atlantic Records)
Release Date: Friday, February 24th
1.        Dan + Shay - When I Pray For You
2.        Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Keep Your Eyes On Me
3.        Lady Antebellum - Lay Our Flowers Down
4.        Hillsong UNITED - Heaven Knows
5.        Francesca Battistelli - Where Were You
6.        Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc - Love Goes On  
7.        Lecrae - River Of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac)
8.        NEEDTOBREATHE - HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle)
9.        Dierks Bentley - Days Of Dark
10.      Brett Eldredge - Phone Call To God
11.      Devin Dawson - Honest To God
12.      Skillet - Stars (The Shack Version)
13.      We Are Messengers - I’ll Think About You
14.      for KING & COUNTRY - Amazing Grace 

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for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle And TobyMac Top Nominees For 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Big Daddy Weave, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Danny Gokey, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Natalie Grant, MercyMe, Ryan Stevenson and Zach Williams up for two awards each

Nashville, Tenn. (February 15, 2017) - for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle andTobyMac topped the nominations for this year’s fan-voted K-LOVE Fan Awards, honored in three categories each, including the top award of Artist of the Year. Big Daddy Weave, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Danny Gokey, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, MercyMe, Natalie Grant, Ryan Stevenson and Zach Williams received two nominations each. The 5th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards will return to the historic Grand Ole Opry House on May 28th. Each category’s honorees were chosen by fans, who will also select each winner with voting opening on May 1st. Hosting duo Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West along with many K-LOVE artists announced each of the nominees in each category earlier today via K-LOVE Radio’s Facebook LIVE.

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

Female Artist of the Year
Francesca Battistelli
Hillary Scott (Hillary Scott & The Scott Family)
Lauren Daigle
Meredith Andrews
Natalie Grant
Nichole Nordeman

Group/Duo of the Year
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
for KING & COUNTRY
MercyMe
NEEDTOBREATHE
Skillet

Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Danny Gokey
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
MercyMe
TobyMac

Worship Song of the Year
Big Daddy Weave “The Lion and the Lamb”
Crowder “My Victory”
Jesus Culture “Fierce”
Natalie Grant “King of the World”
One Sonic Society “Great Are You Lord”
Phil Wickham “Your Love Awakens Me”

Song of the Year
for KING & COUNTRY “Priceless”
Hillary Scott & The Scott Family “Thy Will”
Lauren Daigle “Trust In You”
Ryan Stevenson “Eye of the Storm”
TobyMac “Move (Keep Walkin’)”
Zach Williams “Chain Breaker”

Breakout Single
7eventh Time Down “God Is On The Move”
Love & The Outcome “The God I Know”
Ryan Stevenson “Eye of the Storm”
We Are Messengers “Magnify”
Zach Williams “Chain Breaker”

The fan experience driven weekend will kick off with a concert featuring MercyMe, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey and Zach Williams in Nashville on May 26. Coca-Cola Consolidated will once again serve as a presenting sponsor for the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For the information on attending the weekend, visit www.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 includes the return of co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards.  For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful 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 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
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New Amy Grant Tune, "Say It With A Kiss," Exclusively Premieres on Yahoo! Music

Surprise Lyric Video Hits on Valentine's Day

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 four decades is assured. In April, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmas released in late 2016, marking Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years.

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2017 K-LOVE Fan Award Nominees To Be Announced Tomorrow, February 15

Returning hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West to announce honorees LIVE via K-LOVE Radio Facebook

Nashville, Tenn. (February 14, 2017) - Artists up for a 2017 K-LOVE Fan Award will be shared via K-LOVE Radio Facebook LIVE tomorrow, February 15 by hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West along with artists heard on K-LOVE. The roll-out of announcements will begin at 10 a.m. EST, and continue throughout the day wrapping at 8 p.m. EST (full schedule below). Categories to be announced include Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, Worship Song of the Year, Breakout Single of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Fans began voting in December to choose the artists honored in each category. 
 

10 a.m. EST Male Artist of the Year
12 p.m. EST Female Artist of the Year
2 p.m. EST Group/Duo of the Year
4 p.m. EST Worship Song of the Year
6 p.m. EST Breakout Single of the Year
7 p.m. EST Artist of the Year
8 p.m. EST Song of the Year

The 5th annual, fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards will return to the iconic Grand Ole Opry House on May 28. The fan experience driven weekend will kick off with a concert featuring MercyMe, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey and Zach Williams in Nashville on May 26. Coca-Cola Consolidated will once again serve as a presenting sponsor for the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For the information on attending the weekend, visit www.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 includes the return of co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards.  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 creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful 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 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
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Hashtag // #klovefanawards

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Hillary Scott & The Scott Family Honored With Two GRAMMY® Awards At The 59th Annual Awards Show

"Thy Will" won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song as LOVE REMAINS took Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2017) — Hillary Scott & The Scott Family's No. 1 single "Thy Will" and hit album LOVE REMAINS won two GRAMMY® Awards at the 59th Annual Awards show on Sunday, Feb. 12. "Thy Will" won the category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and LOVE REMAINS took the category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. A steadfast hit among audiences, "Thy Will" remains in the Top 10 at the Christian AC Monitored chart this week after hitting No. 1 on the National Christian Audience chart, Billboard's Christian Digital Songs chart and Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart earlier.

"Thank you to all of the people who used their heart and their hard earned talent to really catch the vision of what we wanted to say and what we hoped to do, and this far exceeds it," sharedHillary Scott after winning two GRAMMY® Awards with her family. "We give all the glory to God."

LOVE REMAINS follows more than 18 million album sales worldwide for Hillary 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. For more information on new music and more, visit www.hillaryscott.com.

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HILLSONG UNITED RELEASE NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO “HEAVEN KNOWS” FROM “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE”

WATCH “HEAVEN KNOWS” BY HILLSONG UNITED: https://atlanti.cr/heavenknows 
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Nashville, Tenn. (February 10, 2017) — RIAA-platinum artists Hillsong UNITED released today a new song and music video, “Heaven Knows,” their contribution to “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE.”  The song, which appears in the film “The Shack,” is now available for streaming and purchase at all DSPs. A companion video for the song is here. “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” is set for release on February 24th.

“It was such a crazy experience being involved with this whole project,” said Joel Houston of Hillsong UNITED. “The book has had phenomenal success around the world, and the production level and actors in the movie is pretty exciting! We had the opportunity to watch a screening of it, and it is inspiring that such a high end movie would be made. It was an honour to write a song for the soundtrack, something we have actually had little experience in. We hope, as with everything we do, that people take away a portion of the greater message about Jesus!”

Relevant Magazine premiered the video this morning in a post here: https://atlanti.cr/HUpremiere.

“Heaven Knows” is the fourth instant grat track available with pre-order of “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE,” following “Keep Your Eyes On Me” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, “Stars (The Shack Version)” by Skillet, and “When I Pray For You” by Dan + Shay. The album is available for pre-order here:https://atlanti.cr/theshack.

In 2016, Hillsong UNITED were awarded an American Music Award for Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational. For the last two years, they were named “Top Christian Artist” at the Billboard Music Awards. They’ve won a total of seven Dove Awards and have sold out major iconic venues across the country including the Staples Center, Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks, and the Hollywood Bowl.

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” also features previously unreleased music from some of the biggest names in pop, country and Christian music including Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, for KING & COUNTRY, Brett Eldredge, and NEEDTOBREATHE (Feat. Lauren Daigle). One final instant grat track will be released next Friday prior to the album’s February 24th release, Lecrae’s “River of Jordan (Feat. Breyan Isaac).”

“THE SHACK,” based on The New York Times best-selling novel, will be released in-theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment Label and stars Sam Worthington and Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer with Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie, www.facebook.com/theshackmovie,twitter.com/TheShackMovie (@TheShackMovie), www.instagram.com/TheShackMovie, and www.atlanticrecords.com.  

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“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE”
(Atlantic Records)
Release Date: Friday, February 24th  


1.    Dan + Shay - When I Pray For You
2.    Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Keep Your Eyes On Me
3.    Lady Antebellum - Lay Our Flowers Down
4.    Hillsong UNITED - Heaven Knows
5.    Francesca Battistelli - Where Were You
6.    Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc - Love Goes On   
7.    Lecrae - River Of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac) 
8.    NEEDTOBREATHE - HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle) 
9.    Dierks Bentley - Days Of Dark
10.  Brett Eldredge - Phone Call To God
11.   Devin Dawson - Honest To God
12.   Skillet - Stars (The Shack Version)
13.   We Are Messengers - I’ll Think About You
14.   for KING & COUNTRY - Amazing Grace  
 

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The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, Continues Impact

50,000+ copies gifted to young adults at Passion 2017

Grand Rapids, Mich., (Feb. 10, 2017) — Releasing earlier this year, The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, with feature essays by, Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias and Randy Alcorn, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible through 350 articles and 700 features revealing Him throughout the entire 66 books of Scripture. To hear more about The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, from Giglio who served as the Editor in Chief, click here.

To the surprise of over 50,000 in attendance at Passion 2017, a special linen edition of The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition (Passion Publishing, Zondervan) was given to each of the 18 to 25 year-olds from 90 countries and all 50 states. Packing Atlanta's Georgia Dome from Jan. 2 through 4, Passion is an annual conference spearheaded by Giglio and his wife Shelley bringing young adults from around the globe together to proclaim the name of Jesus, with daily sessions featuring renowned speakers and artists.

The hashtag #TheJesusBible has allowed people on Instagram and Twitter to share their findings and updates from their devotions. "I love the way that it daily reminds me that Jesus doesn't just appear in the first 5 books of the New Testament but is spoken about throughout Genesis and all the way to Revelation," shared a reader on Instagram.

"It was so in our hearts to help people see that the Bible is 66 books, but it is one story and that one story is about one name. From the very first page, Jesus is the centerpiece of the story," shared Giglio with Moody Broadcasting's Nancy Turner. "We want to help people pick up Scripture, the holy, living, breathing Word of God, and we want them to see and savor Jesus in every book and on every page. That was the heartbeat of The Jesus Bible."

Photo Credit: Andy Brophy

For more information, visit www.TheJesusBible.com. In addition, Giglio's The Comeback was released in paperback earlier this year.

About Louie Giglio: 
Louie Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Passion Conferences, a global movement uniting college-aged people to live for the fame of Jesus.

With a desire to elevate God’s glory above all else, Louie has authored The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and Indescribable, which was co-authored with Grammy-Award winner Matt Redman. Louie and his wife, Shelley, live in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Passion Publishing: 
Passion Publishing is a book publishing imprint committed to helping people live for what matters most, the name and renown of Jesus, by lifting and amplifying the messages of the Passion Movement and Passion City Church. Launched in 2014, Passion Publishing has published notable bestsellers The Comeback and Waiting Here for You (Louie Giglio), and Good Good Father picture book (Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett). The imprint partners with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

About the NIV: 
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica, a nonprofit ministry organization, translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.thenivbible.com.

About Zondervan:
Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com. 

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Passion To Release Worthy Of Your Name, Available Digitally February 17, Physical Albums Available March 24

Songs recorded live at Passion 2017 conference with more than 55,000 in attendance

Students make history by sponsoring more than 7,000 children through Compassion International, fulfilling all remaining child sponsorships in El Salvador, Rwanda, Tanzania and Indonesia

Nashville, Tenn. (February 3, 2016) — Passion is set to unveil their live album Worthy Of Your Name, the latest of their anticipated annual releases, available on all digital platforms February 17, with physical albums available March 24. The release features 11 live songs, recorded at Passion 2017 earlier this year. The album also features additional studio versions of the songs "This We Know (Feat. Kristian Stanfill)" and "Worthy Of Your Name (Feat. Sean Curran)", which released in advance of the album and are available now.

More than 55,000 18-25 year olds from 90 countries and all 50 states packed Atlanta's Georgia Dome for the annual conference, bringing young adults from around the globe together to proclaim the name of Jesus. Spearheaded by Passion Founders Louie and Shelley Giglio, attendees heard from renowned speakers while joining in worship led by Passion (helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone), Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Hillsong UNITED.

“There are a few moments in life when you know you are catching a small glimpse of heaven, and Passion 2017 was one of those moments for us," Stanfill said. "Fifty-five thousand college students gathering in one place to worship Jesus and stake their lives on what matters most is a world-shaping event. Seeking Jesus and singing these new songs with this generation is an experience and a sound I will never forget.”

Photo credit: Bobby Russell

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This year, students made history by sponsoring more than 7,000 children through Compassion International, the most children to ever be sponsored at one event. Attendees fulfilled all remaining sponsorships in the countries of El Salvador, Rwanda, Tanzania and Indonesia as well as hundreds in Bolivia. Students have also continued to fight modern-day slavery through support of The END IT Movement along with gathering tens of thousands of new towels and socks for local Atlanta homeless shelters.

Worthy Of Your Name follows in the footsteps of beloved top-selling Passion releases, including last year's Salvation's Tide Is Rising, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart.

WORTHY OF YOUR NAME
1. Glorious Day (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
2. Worthy Of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran)
3. How Great Is Your Love (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
4. Build My Life (feat. Brett Younker)
5. Holy Ground (feat. Melodie Malone)
6. Heart Abandoned (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
7. Forgiven (feat. Crowder)
8. This Changes Everything (feat. Matt Redman)
9. This We Know (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
10. Rule (feat. Hillsong UNITED and Crowder)
11. God Of Calvary (feat. Chris Tomlin)
12. Worthy Of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran) (Studio)
13. This We Know (feat. Kristian Stanfill) (Studio)
14. Beacon (Official Music Video) – Jimi Cravity (Digital only)

About Passion
From its start in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8 – Yes Lord, walking in the way of Your truth we wait eagerly for You, for Your name and Your renown are the desire of our hearts - existing to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With more than 1.8 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come,” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Delivering new projects annually, songs from records such as Here For You, White Flag, Let The Future Begin, Take It All, Even So Come and Salvation’s Tide Is Rising have become timeless staples in the Church. Their newest offering, Worthy Of Your Name, is set to release digitally February 17. 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. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center. Passion is more than music. More than events. Passion is a generation living for His name. 

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Laura Story’s Open Hands To Release March 3

Newest album includes collaborations with Mac Powell, Matt Maher and Matt Redman

Single tops Soft AC on Billboard Chart consecutively

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2017) - Open Hands (FAIR TRADE SERVICES), the awaited release from Laura Story will be available on Mar. 3, 2017.  The GRAMMY® winner’s fifth full length album finds her continuing to deliver her notable reflection, vulnerability and personal honesty in 11 new tracks, including the lead single bearing the same name featuring fellow GRAMMY® winner Mac Powell of Third Day. Story also teamed up with Matt Maher and Matt Redman, penning a track found on Open Hands.

The track “Open Hands” has been sitting atop Billboard’s Soft AC Chart for three weeks while being heard on 50+ stations around the country, including WRBS/Baltimore, KTIS/Minneapolis, KSOS/Las Vegas, WONU/Chicago and WCSG/Grand Rapids.

“Open Hands is something I’ve been learning on so many different levels," shares Story. “The crazier life gets, the more this idea of ‘open hands’ became the theme that God was teaching me. Worship in its very core begins with surrender. That’s how we really show God that He’s worth it all.”

Amidst stops in Winston-Salem, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and more in support of Open Hands, Story will be performing at NRB Proclaim 2017 Closing Gala Dinner with renowned theologian Dr. RC Sproul and in Minneapolis where she will be leading worship at Set Apart Women’s Conference with best selling author Ann Voskamp.

Open Hands will be available for pre-order a month before the release on Feb. 3 with listeners receiving “Open Hands” and “Death Was Arrested” instantly. For the latest information and tour dates, visit www.LauraStoryMusic.com.

Track Listing:
01 Death Was Arrested
02 Open Hands
03 You Came Running
04 Give You Faith
05 For The Love Of My King
06 Awake My Soul (1000 Tongues)
07 Whisper
08 Every Word You Breathe
09 Majesty
10 Extraordinary
11  Grace Abounds

About Laura Story
GRAMMY® award winning artist, speaker, songwriter, author and worship leader Laura Story has a gift for penning songs that connect with people all around the world. Among her successes as a solo artist with her smash hits “Mighty To Save” and “Blessings,” Laura has also penned hit songs for other renowned artists including Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” Her solo artist music debut in 2008 with Great God Who Saves led to four Dove nominations and the award for “Inspirational Album of the Year.” In 2011, Laura released her sophomore project Blessings. The album and the emotionally powerful title was inspired by her real life trials and adversities, primarily her husband Martin's diagnosis of a brain tumor. The album resonated with a huge audience and led to whirlwind career highlights for Laura, peaking at the No. 1 album spot for three consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Contemporary Christian Overall chart, topping the iTunes® Christian/Gospel Top Songs chart and holding the No. 1 spot for an impressive 28 consecutive weeks on the Christian charts. The success of the single “Blessings,” which was certified RIAA Gold, includes the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Song, the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song and the Dove Awards for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. The song inspired Laura's first book, “What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops?” in 2012. A follow-up book, "When God Doesn't Fix It, Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn; Truths You Can't Live Without" and companion bible study DVD and study guide, released last year. God Of Every Story released in 2013 to much acclaim, and her first ever Christmas project God With Us, debuted in October 2015. Open Hands will debut on Mar. 3, 2017. Laura is a worship leader at Perimeter Church outside of Atlanta, GA and lives with her husband Martin and three children.


Get Connected with Laura Story
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