SKILLET TO BRING REVOLUTION NOVEMBER 1st

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SKILLET TO BRING REVOLUTION NOVEMBER 1st

DIGITAL, VINYL, CD PRE-ORDER UP TODAY
 

BILLBOARD and SIRIUS XM's OCTANE PREMIER FIRST SINGLE, "UNPOPULAR"

 

Song at DSPs Now, Impacts Active Rock Radio August 20

 

With more than 22 MILLION albums sold and 24 BILLION global streams to-date, the GRAMMY-nominated band receives yet two more RIAA Gold Certifications

 

 SKILLET APP debuts with early access to tickets, exclusive content, message boards, and more!

 

NASHVILLE, TN... (August 9, 2024) - Earlier this week, BILLBOARD broke the news that SKILLET will be releasing their first independent record, REVOLUTIONon November 1, 2024.  The project's first single, "Unpopular," premiered yesterday on BILLBOARD and SIRIUS XM's OCTANE channel, and along with a music video is available across all DSPs today with a pre-order for the full album, including on CD and Vinyl. The song was teased in SKILLET's brand new app, also launching today, which will give fans early access to tickets, exclusive content, message boards and more.  Exuding confidence, "Unpopular" hinges on a hard-hitting guitar groove with a swaggering rhythm and will impact Active Rock Radio August 20th.

“ 'Unpopular' is lighthearted, but there’s a clear message,” says lead singer John Cooper. “So many people don’t have a place to belong. You used to know your neighbors. Our communities are online now, which contributes to the loneliness. You have powerful people telling you what reality is, what you should eat, what you should drive, and how you should live. They deem us ‘unpopular’. In reality, we agree more than we disagree as a society. The majority of people just want to be free and they don’t really care whether or not you agree with them about everything.”

REVOLUTION is expected to only extend Skillet’s formidable legacy. As of 2024, the band have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide with over 24 billion global streams to date, SKILLET have notched multi-platinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Their latest RIAA Gold certifications just hit this summer with the tracks "Legendary" and "Stars."  Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, boasting “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with the 5x-platinum “Monster.”

After an incredible 20 years on Atlantic Records, SKILLET have built this new vision entirely by hand, intentionally opting to go independent at the end of their last contract and developing a solid indie team. Bolstered and galvanized by the support of a fervent global base, they took advantage of this newfound freedom, writing and recording the album at their own pace on the road and at home as well as in studios across Milwaukee, Canada, and Nashville. The group also tapped the talents of longtime collaborators and producers Brian Howes and Seth Mosely, as well as band member Korey Cooper with YOUTHYEAR/Carlo Colasacco bringing these ten tracks to life naturally.

“We made records on the same label for 20 years, and it was a great experience,” says Cooper. “Since this was the first independent record, it put some pep in my step, so to speak. We did exactly what we wanted to do. If I was on the road and felt inspired to write, I just did. In the past, we’d make a bunch of ideas and whittle everything down for the album. This time, we only wrote and recorded ten tracks, but it was all we needed. Musically, there are a lot of flavors on the record. It’s got the arena songs, but it also has some tunes that are more nostalgic and throwback Skillet."

“Thematically, there’s so much nihilism in our culture. Depression and teen suicide are at epidemic levels. We’re revolting against a culture that creates nihilism, nothingness, and materialism. The album is poignant, but it's also very confident and inclusive as well," he continues. "It's a record saying, ‘We have to be willing to stand up for what we believe in—even if it might be unpopular in some circles, but hey, maybe we could have a revolution of love, you know, a revolution of understanding, of tolerance towards people that we don't agree with and come back to some human dignity and respecting peoples rights and where they're coming from. And so, it's kind of speaking to the division and the polarization that is happening, which I think is a really good message and what the whole ‘revolution’ thing is all about. We allude to it on the record cover where there's a Skillet flag, and in the corner it lists I Corinthians, 13:13, a verse that says, “Hold onto these things: faith, hope, love. But the greatest is love.”  

Ready to play new music for their fans, SKILLET recently announced that they will hit the road this fall with another one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, SEETHER, followed by their first-ever tour of the Middle East in November where the band will be playing in Turkey, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, and more.  From there SKILLET will support Black Stone Cherry on a handful of dates across the UK. Tickets for all shows are now available at Skillet.com.
 

REVOLUTION TRACK LISTING: 

1. Showtime*

2. Unpopular*

3. All That Matters**

4. Not Afraid**

5. Revolution+

6. Ash In The Wind***

7. Fire Inside Of Me**

8. Defector*

9. Happy Wedding Day (' Song)++

10. Death Defier*

*produced by Seth Mosley

**produced by Brian Howes

***produced by Korey Cooper

+produced by YOUTHYEAR and Carlo Colasacco

++produced by Korey Cooper and Seth Mosley


ABOUT:  After nearly three decades, eleven albums, and thousands of shows worldwide, Skillet play louder, fight harder, and sound more rebellious than ever. As of 2024, the band have received two-time GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide, they have notched multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, boasting “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with the 5x-platinum “Monster.” Their presence has impressively surged throughout popular culture with syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and NFL in addition to coverage from USA Today, The New York Times, and more. As a live force of nature, they have touched down on four continents and in 26 countries, packing arenas everywhere from the Middle East to Russia. Not to mention, Skillet expanded their world with the graphic novel series EDEN. The first installment stood out as Z2 Comics’ best-selling book of all-time. Now, the global hard rock quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals, bass], Korey Cooper [guitar, keys], Jen Ledger [drums, vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—deliver an insurgent, infectious, and inimitable body of work with their twelfth full-length offering and first-ever independent album, REVOLUTION, led by the single “Unpopular.”

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CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP ELEVATES THREE SENIOR EXECUTIVES

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CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP ELEVATES THREE SENIOR EXECUTIVES

 

Nashville, Tenn. (August 8, 2024) — Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) has elevated three key executive staff members. Emily Dashiell has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, Jeff Gunkel has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Market Development, and Carlos Monnaco has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance.

“We are thrilled to share the exciting news of Emily Dashiell, Jeff Gunkel and Carlos Monnaco’s well-deserved promotions,” share CCMG Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy. “Their commitment to the company and their teams has been instrumental in our success and in our relationships with our artists and writers. We know that they will continue to do great things in their expanded roles.”

In her new position as SVP, Commercial Partnerships, Dashiell will oversee the company’s revenue strategies across its entire portfolio. In addition, she will continue to focus on partner activations with DSPs while also guiding the label business across global distribution, eCommerce/D2C, catalog marketing, streaming and playlisting strategy. As the former VP, Marketing & Commercial Partnerships, Dashiell was integral to the commercial success of numerous artists, including NF, Anne Wilson, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong UNITED and Blessing Offor. She originally joined CCMG in 2015 as a Brand Manager to launch the company’s proprietary curator brand, SOZO Playlists. 

“I am incredibly honored to step into my expanded role at Capitol CMG! I want to thank Hudson Plachy and Brad O'Donnell for their continued leadership and support,” Dashiell shares. “The future of Christian & Gospel music is robust – and I’m eager to help drive new commercial strategy, bespoke innovation, and accelerated growth for our talented roster of artists.”

Rising from VP, Market Development, to SVP, Market Development, Jeff Gunkel will oversee the areas of market development and digital rights, as well as Re:Think Records, which he helped relaunch in 2018. Under Gunkel’s leadership, Re:Think will continue to honor its mission of coming alongside artists and labels to grow their audience and enhance listener engagement, while keeping ownership in the hands of the artist. Joining CCMG in 2004, Gunkel spent his first 14 years at the company in key roles with CCMG Publishing. His strategic vision and innovative approach have been pivotal in driving excellence throughout his tenure thus far at CCMG. 

“I am honored and excited to step into this new role,” Gunkel says. “Christian music has a vibrant future that will be built by artists paving new paths outside traditional industry landscapes. Re:Think is committed to constant evolution, setting its sights on how to meet the needs of artists by growing their reach to impact future generations.”

With his promotion to SVP, Finance, Carlos Monnaco’s responsibilities expand to include oversight of financial planning and analysis, royalty accounting and IT. Monnaco, who previously served as VP, Finance, recently celebrated 18 years with the company. Prior to arriving at CCMG, he held finance and accounting roles across several globally recognized entertainment brands, including The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal and EMI Music.

“Having served in the music industry for many years now, this opportunity to help steward the legacy of our artists and writers is both humbling and exciting,” Monnaco shares. “I’m grateful to both Hudson and Brad and look forward to keep supporting our creative community as they continue to bring an uplifting message to a worldwide audience."

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About Capitol Christian Music Group:

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is the world’s leading Christian Music company and market leader in recorded music and music publishing. CCMG operates several divisions, including CCMG Label Group, Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong, Re:Think, Tamla Records, Jesus Culture, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships and CCMG Publishing. CCMG is home to artists Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant, TobyMac, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells, Jeremy Camp, Hillsong United, We the Kingdom, Tye Tribbett, Crowder, Anne Wilson and many others. Capitol CMG Publishing, in addition to publishing most of the CCMG labels’ premier artist/writers, represents many of the leading writers in Christian/Gospel including Ben Glover, Ed Cash, Tommee Profitt, Kirk Franklin, Jeff Pardo and many more. Key Distribution and Publishing Administration partners include Primary Wave/The Gaither Music Group, Centricity Music, MaranathaMusic, The Belonging Co, Upperroom and Getty Music. Led by Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy and a strong executive team of long-time Christian and Gospel music veterans, CCMG is characterized by a passionate commitment to their artists, songwriters, customers, business partners, and one another, as well as a strong spirit of community service.

 

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DANNY GOKEY’S FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM SOUND OF HEAVEN IS AVAILABLE TODAY


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DANNY GOKEY’S FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM SOUND OF

HEAVEN IS AVAILABLE TODAY

 

Project features wide variety of sounds with tracks 

featuring Naomi Raine, Evan Craft, Limoblaze, Niko Eme

 

Gokey to kick off The Takeback Tour with Tauren Wells 

on September 5th

 

Nashville, TN (July 26, 2024) - Danny Gokey's fifth studio album, Sound Of Heaven (Capitol Christian Music Group) is available today. The project follows the three-time Grammy nominee, three-time K-LOVE Fan Award Male Vocalist of the Year winner and eight-time Dove Award winner's last album Jesus People, which peaked at #1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and has since accumulated 300M global streams, contributing to his 1 billion global career streams. 

Featuring eleven brand new songs, Sound Of Heaven captures a wide variety of sounds and messages that convey Gokey’s heart for encouraging and uplifting people through music.  Momentum for the new music is going strong with "wannabe" garnering 1.2M YTD streams to-date, while his most recent radio track, “I Got You” is currently at Top 20 across all Christian radio, and he is also unveiling a brand new music video for the title track today. The song has earned over 6.5M global streams, recently going viral on TikTok, collecting 3M views in just one post. The latin-influenced "Todo El Mundo” is also seeing great traction at Monitor Latinoradio, as it sits at No. 4. 

With contributions from numerous producers including Ben Glover, Jordan Sapp, Jeff Sojka and Colby Wedgeworth, the project is as diverse sonically as it is thematically. Along with the aforementioned songs, fans will be moved by the energetic title track, “Sound Of Heaven," dance to the Spanish/English track “Lean On Me," featuring Evan Craft, along with other notable features from Niko Eme, Limoblaze, and Naomi Raine. “Still On The Throne” and “Open Up The Gates” round out the album with a worship focus. 

“Heaven is more than just one sound. I believe that the diversity of songs on ‘Sound Of Heaven’ is a reflection of the wide variety of sounds and music we’ll get to hear in heaven!” shares Gokey. “From worship to pop and Latin to Afrobeats, there really is something here for everyone,” he continues, “and my ultimate desire is for people to know that no matter who they are or what they’ve done, there’s room for them inside His love, and heaven is a celebration that EVERYONE is invited to!”

“The phrase ‘sound of heaven,’ and the songs on this album, will mean different things to different people in different places of life, but each one communicates the hopeful messages of heaven, no matter what season they’re in. With all the noise in our culture threatening to distract and overwhelm us, may this album be a reminder to focus on the 'sound of heaven' that gives us the joy, strength and encouragement needed to live life abundantly with God!”

In support of “Sound Of Heaven” Gokey will hit the road September 5th with Tauren Wells for The Takeback Tour, hitting multiple cities throughout the fall. Tickets and all tour details are available at Gokey.com

 

Danny Gokey Fall 2024 dates including  The Takeback Tour with Tauren Wells:

 

SEPTEMBER

9/5 Birmingham, AL 

9/6 Ormond Beach, FL 

9/7 Myrtle Beach, SC 

9/8 Greensboro, NC 

9/10 Wayne, NJ 

9/12 th, MI 

9/13 Columbus, OH 

9/14 Shippensburg, PA

9/15 Richmond, VA 

9/21 Moncton, NB (Canada)

OCTOBER

10/6 Dallas, TX

10/16 Griffin, GA 

10/17 Covington, LA 

10/18 Tyler, TX 

10/19 Austin, TX

NOVEMBER

*Full Tour Announcement Coming 7/29

11/7 - Evansville, IN 

11/8 - Erie, PA 

11/9 - Troy, OH 

11/10 - Milwaukee, WI 

11/14 - Niceville, FL 

11/15 - Port St. Lucie, FL 

11/16 - Fort Myers, FL 

11/17 - Brooksville, FL 

11/21 - Atlanta, GA 

11/22 - Richmond, KY 

11/23 - Charlotte, NC 

11/24 - Lynchburg, VA

 

About Danny Gokey:

Three-time Grammy Nominee, three-time KLOVE Male Vocalist of the Year, Dove Award winner, and eight-time Dove Award Nominee, Danny Gokey became a favorite to millions of fans as a Top 3 finalist on Season Eight of American Idol. Following Idol, Gokey dropped his first album, My Best Days and has since celebrated five No. 1s including his follow-up releases Hope In Front of Me, Rise, Haven’t Seen It Yet, Jesus People and holiday albums, Christmas Is Here and The Greatest Gift. Spawning singles like, “We All Need Jesus”, “Love God Love People,” and RIAA Gold-certified “Hope In Front of Me”, “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again” and “Haven’t Seen It Yet,” Danny Gokey has cemented his place on the radio charts with multi-week, multi-chart-topping runs in the United States, Canada, and now Latin markets with the releases of Spanish singles and collaborations. The desire to make a broader impact with his message of hope led to the founding of nonprofit organization Better Than I Found It, which is doing community giveback 'Bus Stops' during his touring initiatives. He and his wife Leyicetalso launched Livin’ la Vida Gokey, a podcast featuring conversations about faith and family. They currently live outside Nashville, TN with their four beautiful children, Daniel, Victoria, Gabriel, and Emanuel. Find out more at Gokey.com.

 

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NEW CHRISTMAS RELEASE FROM AMY GRANT AND VINCE GILL


NEW CHRISTMAS RELEASE FROM AMY GRANT AND VINCE GILL

When I Think Of Christmas Includes Two Previously Unreleased Tracks

Available for Pre-Order Today!

Preorder HERE

Download images HERE  Photo credit: Robby Klein

NASHVILLE, TN—July 25, 2024—Anticipation is the greatest gift of Christmas—imagining the surprises you’ll give and receive, and relishing the renewal of traditions you’ve created over the years to make the holiday particularly your own. Into this festive setting now comes When I Think Of Christmas, a treasury of seasonal songs from Vince Gill and Amy Grant, that captures the spirit of their much-loved “Christmas at the Ryman” concerts.

To be released September 13 on MCA Nashville, the album contains remastered versions of nine of the duo's Yuletide favorites, plus two new recordings.

One of the most successful residencies in the history of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium (most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry), Gill and Grant's “Christmas at the Ryman” has presented over 100 shows in front of nearly a quarter-million people. This year's series will run from November 29 through December 21. Tickets are now on sale.

In addition to the digital and CD availability of When I Think Of Christmas, the album will be available in Olive Green vinyl. A limited edition Apple Red vinyl will be sold exclusively at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and the Official Artist Store.

Although it’s difficult to limit the number of treasured Christmas songs Grant and Gill are legendary for, they have selected nine previously released tracks including Grant’s “Tennessee Christmas” and “Breath of Heaven,” which was originally recorded on her Home for Christmas ranked in Billboard’s Top 25 greatest holiday albums of all time, and Gill’s “O Holy Night” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Additionally, there are two new recordings, including Grant’s version of the album’s title track and “Til the Season Comes Round Again,” a Grant/Gill duet.

“Christmas Music is a portal to wonder and awe, to nostalgia and ‘remember when,’ to hope and how-we-wish-it-could-be,” says Grant. “And because we return to the same playlists year after year, those songs have become the backdrop for our collective memories of gathering, of family, of gift giving, of celebration and solitude. I’ve recorded a lot of Christmas music over the years, and I’m excited to add two new songs to this collection, especially the song Vince and I close our Christmas concerts with, ‘‘Til The Season Comes Round Again.’  I hope these new songs find a place on playlists, whether it’s during the holiday season or all year ‘round.”

Gill adds to his wife’s reflections, “There’s nothing in the world that I love more than watching my girl shine, and she might shine the brightest when she does Christmas music. We have shared stages together for over 30 years and I’ve loved every note of it. I hope everyone enjoys this collection of songs, and hearing Amy shine.”

Both Grant and Gill have sold millions of copies of their respective Christmas albums, and have performed some of the season’s most beloved classics from the stage of the Ryman. When I Think Of Christmas embraces 11 of those songs.

Track list:

Side A

1.  When I Think Of Christmas – Amy Grant (NEW)

2.  The Christmas Song – Vince Gill

3.  Winter Wonderland – Amy Grant

4.  I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Vince Gill 

5.  It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Amy Grant

6.  Do You Hear What I Hear – Vince Gill

Side B

7.  Tennessee Christmas – Amy Grant

8.  O Come All Ye Faithful – Vince Gill

9.  Breath Of Heaven (Mary’s Song) – Amy Grant

10. O Holy Night – Vince Gill

11. ‘Til The Season Comes Round Again – Amy Grant & Vince Gill (NEW)

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ABOUT AMY GRANT

Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 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 and over 1 billion global streams. 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 GMA Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall 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 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. In 2023, Grant toured in 70 cities across the country and released her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See,” (March) and "What You Heard" (April).  Grant released “Lead Me On Live 1989” in October 2023 which is a full-concert documentation from the 1988-1989 Lead Me On Tour.  Grant finished the year with two Christmas Tours including dates with Michael W. Smith as well as the annual Christmas At The Ryman residency with Vince Gill which celebrated over 100 headline shows at the Ryman, the first co-headliners to mark this incredible milestone.  

In 2024, Grant toured the country playing 33 shows in the spring, including two headlining shows at the Ryman Auditorium over Mother’s Day weekend.  She released the long-sought after “Songs From The Loft” album, (originally released in 1993), for the first time on digital formats.  Later this fall, Grant will embark on a 20+ show headlining tour and will finish the year with the annual “Christmas At The Ryman” residency with Vince Gill.  Grant is also writing songs for her next musical project to release in 2025

ABOUT VINCE GILL

One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Single and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 8 Academy of Country Music Awards. In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Gill’s compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and was awarded the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2014. Throughout his career he has released 21 albums, sold over 30 million albums, and charted 45 singles. In 2022, Gill was inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame.  Always considering himself a musician above all else, Gill has over the years been a part of some iconic bands including Pure Prairie League, The Notorious Cherry Bombs, and The Time Jumpers.  In 2017 Gill was asked to join the Eagles on the road and continues to be a part of that historic band’s tour.

 

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For Amy Grant:

Velvet Kelm / The Media Collective

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For UMG:

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SKILLET ANNOUNCE FALL 2024 U.S. TOUR WITH SEETHER AND FIRST-EVER MIDDLE EASTERN TOUR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

SKILLET ANNOUNCE FALL 2024 U.S. TOUR WITH SEETHER AND FIRST-EVER MIDDLE EASTERN TOUR 

GRAMMY-NOMINATED BAND TO TOUR TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, ETC.


Nashville, TN (July 9, 2024) - GRAMMY®-nominated, 22x platinum, Pandora Billionaires Club members SKILLET are thrilled to announce that they will hit the road this fall with another one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, SEETHER. Well known as two of the rock scene's biggest acts of the past two decades, the tour kicks off September 17th in Asheville, NC and hits another 17 cities through October 20th. 

Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 12th, at 10am local time, with various pre-sales set to begin on Wednesday, July 10th at 10am local time. Tickets are available via Skillet.com. 

“We’re glad to be back on the road with our friends in Seether again," says SKILLET.  "We’ve talked about going out together for a while, but after we played a show together this summer that drew big numbers, we knew it was time."

Following this tour, SKILLET will embark on their first-ever tour of the Middle Eastin November. The band will be playing in Turkey, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, and more. All dates are below at at Skillet.com.


After years of selling out shows across Western Europe, Australia, Japan and more the tour is as thrilling for the band as it will be for its legion of diehard fans:

"For years, we've received fan mail and messages from our fans in the Middle East and in Europe," says singer/guitarist John Cooper. "We’re excited we finally get to tour and meet our fans on the road. I can't say too much yet, but we’ll have new music in the fall and we can't wait to hear the fans singing along." 

SKILLET SEETHER 2024 TOUR:

9/17/2024 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena

9/19/2024 — Baltimore, MD — Pier Six Pavilion

9/20/2024 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner

9/21/2024 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center

9/23/2024 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoors

9/24/2024 — Chicago, IL — Radius

9/27/2024 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena

10/2/2024 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre

10/3/2024 — St. Louis, MO — Saint Louis Music Park

10/5/2024 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall Lawn

10/6/2024 — Dallas, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie

10/8/2024 — Lubbock, TX — Lonestar Events Center

10/9/2024 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel ABQ

10/11/2024 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheatre

10/15/2024 — Denver, CO — The Mission Ballroom

10/18/2024 — Omaha, NE — Astro Amphitheater

10/19/2024 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall

10/20/2024 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory


SKILLET MIDDLE EAST TOUR: 

11/4 — Istanbul, Turkey — JJ Arena

11/6 — Astana, Kazakhstan — President Center Concert Hall

11/7 — Almaty, Kazakhstan — Boluan Sholak Arena

11/9 — Tbilisi, Georgia — Mono Hall

11/11 — Pyrgos, Cypress — Monte Caputo

11/12 — Athens, Greece — Floyd 

11/14 — Dubai, UAE — The Agenda

ABOUT SKILLET:

Skillet have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 22 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time." 2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to achieve gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, was one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and deluxe version DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY is available now.



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COLTON DIXON ANNOUNCES FALL 2024 UP + UP HEADLINE TOUR

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COLTON DIXON ANNOUNCES

FALL 2024 UP + UP HEADLINE TOUR 


Featuring Austin French with special guest Jeremy Rosado, and sponsored by Compassion International, tour will hit 25 cities 


New single, "UP + UP" collects 23 adds in its first week at radio

Nashville, TN (July 2, 2024) - Atlantic Recording Artist Colton Dixon has announced his fall 2024 Up + Up Tour featuring Austin French with special guest Jeremy Rosado.  Sponsored by Compassion International, the tour will kick off September 19th in Dothan, AL and ultimately hit 24 other cities across the country.  Tickets for fifteen of the shows are on sale now via ColtonDixon.com, with more being added daily.  Additionally, limited VIP Tickets with early entry Q&A and signed tour poster are available. 

Named after his brand new single, "UP + UP," Dixon is excited to share the stage with French and Rosado.

“I’m stoked to be on the road with such incredible artists sharing a common goal," remarked Dixon. "The message of “UP + UP” is that God’s plan is to give us a hope and a future - lifting us up and up again no matter the battle. That’s exactly what this fall tour is all about.” 

"UP + UP" has received a very warm welcome at Christian radio, with 23 adds in its first week alone, including including SiriusXM The Message; KLTY/Dallas; WGTS/Washington, DC; The Joy FM/Tampa; and Joy FM/St. Louis. He performed the track live for the first time at the annual Christian Music Broadcasters MOMENTUM conference in Orlando, FL.  

Most recently Dixon received his first RIAA Gold-Certification for his massive hit, "Build A Boat," the biggest Christian radio song of 2022 holding the No. 1 spot for 11 weeks and also receiving Song of the Year nominations for both the K-LOVE Fan Awards and GMA Dove Awards.   

Up + Up Tour dates - *more dates coming soon

9/19/24                Dothan, AL

9/20/24                Newnan, GA

9/22/24                Athens, GA

9/26/24                Aiken, SC

9/27/24                Greenville, SC 

9/28/24                North Charleston, SC                

10/2/24                Punta Gorda, FL

10/3/24                Sarasota, FL

10/4/24                Clearwater, FL

10/5/24                Lakeland, FL

10/6/24                Hudson, FL

10/9/24                Winston-Salem, NC

10/11/24             Fairfield, CT

10/12/24             Jaffrey, NH

10/13/24             East Falmouth, MA


About Colton Dixon: Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the BillboardChristian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry amid kicking off another era and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multi platinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it has reeled in over 100 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. People premiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Now, Dixon captivated once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the top ten single “My Light," as well as his 2023 Christmas single, "Home for Christmas."  2024 brings new music from Dixon, starting with his brand-new track, “Rest of My Life” being used as the closing song for the new Angel Studios film SIGHT, starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, and brand-new radio single, "Up+Up."
  
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CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP PROMOTES WALTER THOMAS TO VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTIST DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOWN GOSPEL/TAMLA RECORDS

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CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP PROMOTES WALTER THOMAS TO VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTIST DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOWN GOSPEL/TAMLA RECORDS

CCMG also announces hiring of Alexandria Dollar as Senior Director of A&R  

Nashville, TN (June 27, 2024) -  Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) has announced the promotion of Walter Thomas to Vice President of Artist Development at Motown Gospel and TAMLA Records. Additionally, Alexandria "Dria" Dollar has joined CCMG in the role of Senior Director of A&R at TAMLA & Motown Gospel.

The new position takes Thomas from Director of Artist Development for CCMG in 2023 to his new role which comes with expanded responsibilities including overseeing the growth and nurturing of the company’s artist roster and development initiatives along with facilitating its marketing initiatives. He reports to CCMG Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy. Prior to arriving at CCMG, Thomas served as CEO of Agency 22 Music &  Entertainment, managing artists such as DOE, JJ Hairston, Jonathan McReynolds,  Maverick City Music, Smokie Norful and more.

“I am deeply honored to step into the role of Vice President of Artist Development for Motown Gospel and TAMLA," says Thomas. "These iconic labels have a legacy of inspiring and uplifting music, and I am committed to continuing this tradition by developing the next generation of extraordinary artists. I am equally thrilled to welcome Alexandria Dollar as our new Senior Director of A&R. Alexandria's innovative approach and keen ear for talent are unmatched, and I am confident that together we will elevate our artists to new heights. This is an exciting time for us, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish at Motown Gospel and TAMLA.”

"Walter Thomas is a great music executive and we are confident he’ll excel in this new role," shared Brad O'Donnell, CCMG Co-President. "He has great instincts and strong relationships across the entire industry. I know he’ll serve our artists and partners well in this expanded capacity.”

“I want to congratulate Walter in his new role,” added Hudson Plachy, CCMG Co-President. “We are excited about what he brings to this company and the industry overall.   He’s an experienced executive who is innovative and creative along with passion to serve artists.”

Dollar, a two-time GRAMMY Award winner and recipient of Stellar and Dove Awards, brings a wealth of industry experience and an unparalleled ear for identifying the next big acts across positive hip-hop, R&B, and beyond. In her new position she will work closely with Thomas and spearhead efforts to discover, develop, and sign new talent. Prior to joining CCMG, Dollar served as Director of A&R at Reach Records in Atlanta, GA. collaborating with many of music's biggest names, including Lecrae, For King + Country, Kirk Franklin, Chloe x Halle, PJ Morton, The Disney Channel, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and more. 

About Capitol Christian Music Group:
Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is the world’s leading Christian Music company and market leader in recorded music and music publishing. CCMG operates several divisions, including CCMG Label Group, Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, ll, Tamla Records, Jesus Culture, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships and CCMG Publishing. CCMG is home to artists Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant, TobyMac, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells, Jeremy Camp, ll United, We the Kingdom, Tye Tribbett, Crowder, Anne Wilson and many others. Capitol CMG Publishing, in addition to publishing most of the CCMG labels’ premier artist/writers, represents many of the leading writers in Christian/Gospel including Ben Glover, Ed Cash, Tommee Profitt, Kirk Franklin, Jeff Pardo and many more. Key Distribution and Publishing Administration partners include Primary Wave/The Gaither Music Group, Centricity Music, Maranatha Music, The Belonging Co, and Getty Music. Led by Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy and a strong executive team of long-time Christian and Gospel music veterans, CCMG is characterized by a passionate commitment to their artists, songwriters, customers, business partners, and one another, as well as a strong spirit of community service.

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TOBYMAC SURPRISED BY CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP (CCMG) AND PANDORA WITH SEVERAL CAREER ACCOLADES  

                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(L to R) - Emily Dashiell (CCMG); Al Skop (SiriusXM Pandora); TobyMac; Amanda Gore (CCMG); Victoria Alfonso (SiriusXM Pandora); Steven Cervenka (CCMG)/ photo: Dan Russo for Wander Creative

 (from L to R) - David Sylvester (CCMG); Emily Dashiell (CCMG); Kenny Rogers (CCMG); Brad O’Donnell (CCMG); TobyMac; Josh Bailey (CCMG); Hudson Plachy (CCMG); Tiffany Thompson (CCMG); Steven Cervenka (CCMG)/photo: Dan Russo for Wander Creative

TOBYMAC SURPRISED BY CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP (CCMG) AND PANDORA WITH SEVERAL CAREER ACCOLADES

 

CCMG presented seven-time Grammy-winner with one Gold and two

Platinum RIAA certifications

 

Pandora awarded TobyMac with a Billionaires Plaque commemorating over 1 billion Pandora streams

 

Nashville, TN... June 13, 2024 - Earlier this week seven-time GRAMMY-winnerTobyMac was surprised by Pandora and his record label, Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), with numerous career accolades.  

TobyMac was awarded with a Billionaires Plaque, commemorating his music having been streamed over 1 billion times on the platform.  The plaque was presented on June 11 by SiriusXM Pandora's Al Skop, Senior Director, Music Programming.  Pandora has also celebrated artists from multiple genres over the years for reaching the milestone on its platform including Drake, DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Metallica, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and fellow Christian acts like Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, MercyMe, Skillet and more.

"I am just so grateful," said TobyMac. "I look out at all of you and see a team - some people I've worked with for decades, some for months, but a team that has championed my songs and helped me spread how deep and wide God's never-ending love is, and for that I am so thankful. I love experiencing God breathing life into a song, allowing people to make that song their own and experience God's faithfulness in their own lives - it's why I will keep doing it 'til someone tells me I can’t anymore."

Hosted by CCMG in their new Nashville office, the label also took the opportunity to celebrate the success of TobyMac's LIFE AFTER DEATH project, honoring its five No.1 radio singles.  Additionally, they presented him with plaques commemorating the RIAA Gold certification of his single "Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)," as well as for the RIAA Platinum certifications for both "Speak Life" and "City On Our Knees."

"We are thrilled to honor TobyMac and his unprecedented success. From being awarded Pandora’s Billionaires Plaque to numerous awards for his catalog and current album LIFE AFTER DEATH, there is so much to celebrate," expressed Brad O’Donnell, CCMG Co-President. "We are extremely grateful to be involved with such a special artist like Toby."

"It’s a privilege to recognize the impact that TobyMac’s music and creativity has on the world," adds Hudson Plachy, CCMG Co-President. "We are so proud to work alongside Toby and celebrate all of these well-deserved accomplishments."

Last week TobyMac debuted his brand new single “Nothin’ Sweeter," along with a coinciding lyric video. The single is the first release from an upcoming studio project (release date TBD) and follows his highly-decorated album LIFE AFTER DEATH, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart, produced five number one radio hits and has surpassed 475M Global streams.   

TobyMac recently received the K-LOVE Fan Award Song of the Year honor for his 2024 hit “Faithfully," which spent nine weeks at the top spot and broke Billboard's record for most Christian Airplay number ones among soloists. TobyMac will be hitting the summer festival circuit this month, starting with FishFest on June 15. For all tour related news, please visit TobyMac.com.





 

About TobyMac:

With more than 16 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac’s career continues to run on the fast track. His last project, LIFE AFTER DEATH debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart in August 2022, garnered TobyMac his 17th GRAMMY® nomination and has amassed more than 475 million global streams to date. Named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards, the project boasts an incredible five number one songs: “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),” (whose music video won the Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year), “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight),” which peaked at No. 1 across five charts, “Promised Land,” “Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams),”and “Faithfully,” the latter of which held onto the top spot for nine consecutive weeks. LIFE AFTER DEATH follows his 2019 GRAMMY-nominated album THE ELEMENTS, which includes “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.” His first six studio solo projects have achieved RIAA Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. 

 

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Twitter // http://www.twitter.com/tobymacac

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Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac

YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/tobymacmusic



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SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC DEBUTS BRAND NEW SINGLE "NOTHIN' SWEETER" 

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SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC DEBUTS BRAND NEW SINGLE

"NOTHIN' SWEETER" 

Nashville, TN... June 7, 2024 - Seven-time GRAMMY-winner TobyMac has debuted his brand new single “Nothin’ Sweeter."  Now available across all DSPs along with a lyric video, the single is the first release from an upcoming studio project (release date TBD).  "Nothin' Sweeter" follows TobyMac's highly-decorated album LIFE AFTER DEATH, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart, produced five number one radio hits and has surpassed 475M Global streams.  

"I've had some of the most amazing times that one could ever have on this earth, and I've also walked through some things that have hit me very hard," he says about the song. "I don't think we're that different from one another in that we all experience some beauty and some things that leave us utterly confused and deeply hurting. I wrote "Nothin' Sweeter' because I have been uptown and downtown; I have seen the good of this life and the sorrow by the bitter graveside; and I've landed on this: there is nothin' sweeter in this life than the love of God. It's what I want to wake up to and what I go to bed to - there’s nothin' sweeter than His unfailing love”

"Nothin' Sweeter" comes on the heels of TobyMac's recent K-LOVE Fan Awards Song of the Year winning track “Faithfully," which spent nine weeks at the top spot and broke Billboard's record for most Christian Airplay number ones among soloists. 

TobyMac will be hitting the summer festival circuit this month, starting with FishFest on June 15. For all tour related news, please visit TobyMac.com.

About TobyMac:

With more than 16 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac’s career continues to run on the fast track. His last project, LIFE AFTER DEATH debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart in August 2022, garnered TobyMac his 17th GRAMMY® nomination and has amassed more than 475 million global streams to date. Named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards, the project boasts an incredible five number one songs: “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),” (whose music video won the Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year), “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight),” which peaked at No. 1 across five charts, “Promised Land,” “Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams),”and “Faithfully,” the latter of which held onto the top spot for nine consecutive weeks. LIFE AFTER DEATH follows his 2019 GRAMMY-nominated album THE ELEMENTS, which includes “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.” His first six studio solo projects have achieved RIAA Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. 


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INDUSTRY VETERANS AND ENTREPRENEURS KELLI HAYWOOD AND LEIGH HOLT JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH Hsquared MANAGEMENT

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INDUSTRY VETERANS AND ENTREPRENEURS KELLI HAYWOOD AND LEIGH HOLT JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH

Hsquared MANAGEMENT

 

Transcending Genres, Hsquared will bring experienced expertise and powerful collaborative fuel to its diverse roster 

First signing together will be Capitol Christian Music Group singer/songwriter Riley Clemmons

 

Nashville, TN - June 4, 2024 - Industry veterans and entrepreneurs Kelli Haywoodand Leigh Holt have announced the launch of their brand-new, Nashville-based company, Hsquared Management. With a focus on transcending genres, Haywood and Holt bring over 25 years of industry experience to this powerful collaboration to fuel their now joined, very diverse roster. Combining the artist roster from their respective companies, KCH Entertainment and maddjett, are also unveiling their first signing together, Capitol Christian Music Group’s singer/songwriter Riley Clemmons.

Having met originally as executives at Warner Music Nashville, the two have developed a strong bond as female entrepreneurs over the years, and believe this collaboration is just a natural progression. 

"We've leaned on each other a lot over the years," comments Haywood, "So this partnership was a very natural, easy step to take. Neither of us needed to change what we were doing, but it became apparent that we're even better working together, and that our combined experience and talents would be beneficial to all of our clients."  

"I am excited to launch Hsquared with Kelli because it signifies two strong teams coming together to provide amazing service to our artists and authors," echoed Holt. "The symbolism of “H2” for hydrogen was meaningful to us because hydrogen is the main ingredient in rocket fuel, which is how we power our artists careers and growth paths. And the number two signifies two strong leaders joining forces, to build a formidable management company that can service the full breadth of the needs our clients have – from brand development, product launches, marketing strategies, touring, record and book deals, merchandise, podcasts, digital, and more – we are situated to build for the future."

During Haywood's time at Warner Bros in radio promotion, digital media and ultimately becoming the VP of Brand Management, she worked with artists such as Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Faith Hill, The Wreckers, Gloriana, Dwight Yoakam, and Brett Eldredge. In 2008, she was named to Billboard's Top 30 Under 30, and in March of 2013, Haywood joined Starstruck Management Group as the VP of Marketing and Partnerships, where she was responsible for creating and expanding revenue streams for the company's roster of artists: Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson, and Blake Shelton and brokering deals with Pizza Hut, Pepsi, Dannon, and Citizen Watches and more for her clients.

In 2019, Haywood ventured into a new focus in the entertainment space with KCH Entertainment where she took on management duties for New York Times bestselling author and podcaster, Annie F. Downs. Her roster now includes Speaker and Influencer Carlos Whittaker, and Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling, podcaster (Raising Boys and Girls) and speakers David Thomas and Sissy Goff.

In May of 2020, Haywood, alongside her client and business partner Annie F. Downs, started the That Sounds Fun Network – a collaborative community of podcasts spanning multiple genres of content including the flagship show That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, along with Dadville, Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas and Sissy Goff, and Live in Love with Lauren Akins.

In 2013, Holt left her role as the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Warner Music Nashville to launch maddjett, a full-service agency that aligns the world’s best brands, most influential voices, and smartest technology to reach client goals.

maddjett’s diverse roster of clients and projects has included Hunter Hayes breaking the Guinness World Record™ for playing the most live concerts in 24 hours, Oprah’s "The Life You Want Weekend," Pepsi MidAmerica, PixMob, Sony Music Nashville, Harper Collins Publishers, the Museum of the Bible, and more. Through tailored strategies that include traditional, digital and creative ideas, maddjett engineers custom solutions that increase both revenue and brand awareness for their clients.

In 2015, Holt launched the artist management arm of maddjett to continue influencing the entertainment industry. The company has a unique approach, holistically serving artists and consulting them on all career decisions from overall business needs to marketing and PR strategy, fan engagement, touring, sponsorships, and more. Each artist relationship is unique, and every plan is specifically crafted and purposefully tailored to connect to the heart and vision of each artist, while authentically growing platforms and creating exceptional music. The company holds three Guinness Book World Records. maddjett currently represents Two-time Grammy winning and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle, who has earned eight Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, twelve GMA Dove Music Awards, and sold-out concert venues all over the world. In addition, she manages Author / influencer Demi Leigh Tebow, Sony / Provident recording artist, Lizzie Morgan, and the 2023 American Idol runner-up, Megan Danielle.


Hsquared Client Roster:

Riley Clemmons

Lauren Daigle

Megan Danielle

Annie F. Downs

Lizzie Morgan

Demi Leigh Tebow

David Thomas and Sissy Goff

Carlos Whittaker


For inquiries and all information on Hsquared, you can now visithttp://www.hsquaredmgmt.com.



 

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COLTON DIXON'S "BUILD A BOAT" CERTIFIED GOLD

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COLTON DIXON'S "BUILD A BOAT"

CERTIFIED GOLD

K-LOVE surprises Dixon with plaque amongst hundreds of fans during K-LOVE Fan Award's Weekend 

Massive hit marks Dixon's first career RIAA certified Single

Dixon performs new single, "Up+Up" at CMB's Acoustic Cafe 

Nashville, TN... May 31, 2024 - Atlantic Recording Artist Colton Dixon has received his first RIAA Gold-Certification for his massive hit, "Build A Boat."  The radio team from K-LOVE and Christian label partner Fairtrade Services surprised Dixon in an interview during the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend with hundreds of fans sharing in the excitement.  Watch the special moment here.  “Build A Boat" was the biggest song of 2022, holding the No. 1 spot for 11 weeks and also receiving Song of the Year nominations for both the K-LOVE Fan Awards and GMA Dove Awards.   

Most recently, Dixon released a brand new single, "UP+UP" and performed the track live for the first time at the annual Christian Music Broadcasters MOMENTUM conference in Orlando, FL., yesterday.  He also joined Danny Gokey as a presenter at K-LOVE Fan Awards, airing tonight at 7pm CT/8pm ET on TBN,  introducing very special tribute to Mandisa and TobyMac's Diverse City member Gabe Patillo, both of whom passed away this past spring. 

Dixon also released the title track for the feature film SIGHT, which hit theaters Memorial Day weekend and stars Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen. The stunning music video for “Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)," debuted on his YouTube page this week.  

About Colton Dixon: Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry amid kicking off another era and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multi platinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it has reeled in over 100 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. People premiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Now, Dixon captivated once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the top ten single “My Light," as well as his 2023 Christmas single, "Home for Christmas."  2024 brings new music from Dixon, starting with his brand-new track, “Rest of My Life” being used as the closing song for the new Angel Studios film SIGHT, starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, and brand-new radio single, "Up+Up."
  
GET CONNECTED WITH COLTON DIXON:
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DANNY GOKEY TO RELEASE FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM SOUND OF HEAVEN, JULY 26th

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DANNY GOKEY TO RELEASE FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM SOUND OF HEAVEN, JULY 26th



New focus track, "wannabe," available today



Nashville, TN (May 24, 2024) - Danny Gokey's fifth studio album, Sound of Heaven is coming July 26, 2024 with its latest instant grat track, "wannabe," available across all DSPs today. The three-time Grammy nominee, three-time K-LOVE Fan Award Male Vocalist of the Year winner and eight-time Dove Award winner's last album Jesus People peaked at #1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and has since accumulated 300M global streams.

Featuring eleven brand new songs, Sound of Heaven captures a wide variety of sounds and messages that reflect Gokey's passion for uplifting music and his heart for people. The grat track "wannabe" follows previously released tracks "Todo El Mundo” and his recent radio song, “I Got You," currently No. 23 at AC radio earning over 4.5M global streams. Produced by an array of producers including Ben Glover, Jordan Sapp, Jeff Sojka, and Colby Wedgeworth, the project is as diverse sonically as it is thematically. Fans will bop their heads to the energetic title track, “Sound of Heaven," dance to the Spanish influenced track “Lean On Me," and appreciate the notable features including Evan Craft, Niko Eme, Limoblaze, and Naomi Raine. “Still On The Throne” and “Open Up The Gates” round out the album with a worship focus, the latter of which will be the next single available on June 28th.  Full track listing is below.

"The phrase ‘Sound of Heaven,’ and each of the songs on this album, will mean different things to different people in different places of life, and I believe that each of these songs communicate the hopeful messages of heaven in ways that will speak to people - whatever their season of life," shares Gokey.

"I believe that the 'sound of heaven' is as diverse as all of God's creation. Some people think it's one dimensional with just angels singing with harps, but it's way more than that.  It's full of joy, where all creation in heaven and earth comes together and makes a beautiful sound," he says. "To me, there’s no greater joy than us getting to participate in the 'sounds of heaven' by glorifying Him with our lives here on earth.  In whatever walk of life or profession; whatever nation, tribe or tongue, we all make up the 'sound of heaven' if we're following Jesus. My prayer is that each of these songs meet each person right where they are and help them experience the 'sound of heaven' in a fresh new way, in just the way they need it!"

Track Listing:

Sound of Heaven
wannabe
I Got You
Still On The Throne
Only For A Moment
Todo El Mundo (feat. Limoblaze & Niko Eme)
Open Up The Gates
Can’t Help But Worship (feat. Naomi Raine)
God’s Not
Makeup
Lean On Me (feat. Evan Craft)


About Danny Gokey:

Three-time Grammy Nominee, three-time KLOVE Male Vocalist of the Year, Dove Award winner, and eight-time Dove Award Nominee, Danny Gokey became a favorite to millions of fans as a Top 3 finalist on Season Eight of American Idol. Following Idol, Gokey dropped his first album, My Best Days and has since celebrated five No. 1s including his follow-up releases Hope In Front of Me, Rise, Haven’t Seen It Yet, Jesus People and holiday albums, Christmas Is Here and The Greatest Gift. Spawning singles like, “We All Need Jesus”, “Love God Love People,” and RIAA Gold-certified “Hope In Front of Me”, “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again” and “Haven’t Seen It Yet,” Danny Gokey has cemented his place on the radio charts with multi-week, multi-chart-topping runs in the United States, Canada, and now Latin markets with the releases of Spanish singles and collaborations. The desire to make a broader impact with his message of hope led to the founding of nonprofit organization Better Than I Found It, which is doing community giveback 'Bus Stops' during his touring initiatives. He and his wife Leyicet also launched Livin’ la Vida Gokey, a podcast featuring conversations about faith and family. They currently live outside Nashville, TN with their four beautiful children, Daniel, Victoria, Gabriel, and Emanuel. Find out more at DannyGokey.com.

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AMY GRANT WRAPS SPRING 2024 TOUR, MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO NASHVILLE'S RYMAN AUDITORIUM 

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AMY GRANT WRAPS SPRING 2024 TOUR, MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO NASHVILLE'S RYMAN AUDITORIUM 

 

Grant Relives Iconic 1992 Grammy Awards Moment as Granddaughter Walks On stage during "Baby Baby"

 

NASHVILLE, TN (MAY 22, 2024) - Six-time Grammy-award winner Amy Grant has officially wrapped her 33 city spring 2024 tour.  Each evening was filled with reflection, nostalgia and fun as Grant performed favorites from the past 25 years including "El Shaddai,” “Baby Baby,” "House of Love," "Sing Your Praise To The Lord,” as well as deeper cuts that surprised audiences including “What About The Love,” “Nobody Home,” and her latest releases “Trees We’ll Never See” and “What You Heard.” 

Grant filled the house for a back-to-back Mother's Day weekend shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, her first solo headlining shows at the historic venue in 25 years. Grant relived her iconic Grammy Awards moment when her granddaughter Penelope walked out onstage during "Baby Baby."  Her daughter Mille, about whom "Baby Baby" was written and who walked on stage during the 1992 broadcast, surprised Grant by sending Penelope onto the stage reliving the special moment which was captured on film below.

Photo: Kurt Heineke

Grant will turn her attention next to the annual Barefoot Republic camp she hosts at her farm for two weeks each summer.  She once dreamt of kids running through her land laughing and having fun and Barefoot Republic camp has fulfilled this dream, with Grant taking part in everything from leading worship each morning, to archery and all kinds of outdoor adventures.

Grant will continue working on her next musical project throughout 2024, and in addition to her own fall tour dates, return for her Christmas At The Ryman residency with husband Vince Gill.  The annual celebration marked over 100 headline shows this past December - the first co-headliners to mark this incredible milestone.



Get Connected with Amy Grant:
Website // http://amygrant.com
Twitter // https://twitter.com/amygrant
Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/amygrant/
TikTok // amygrantmusic  

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 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 and over 1 billion global streams. 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 GMA Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall 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 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. In 2023, Grant toured in 70 cities across the country and released her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See,” (March) and "What You Heard" (April).  Grant released her latest album project, “Lead Me On Live 1989” in October 2023 which is a full-concert documentation from the 1988-1989 Lead Me On Tour and finished 2023 with two Christmas Tours including dates with Michael W. Smith as well as the annual Christmas At The Ryman residency with Vince Gill which celebrated over 100 headline shows at the Ryman, the first co-headliners to mark this incredible milestone. Earlier in 2024, Grant released the long-sought after “Songs From The Loft” album, originally released in 1993, for the first time on digital formats. Currently, Grant just wrapped a 33 date tour this spring, including two headlining shows at the Ryman Auditorium over Mother’s Day weekend and will begin recording her next musical project for release in the near future.  

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COLTON DIXON UNVEILS BRAND NEW SUMMER SINGLE "UP + UP"

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COLTON DIXON UNVEILS BRAND NEW SUMMER SINGLE "UP + UP"


Available Across all DSPs Today, Impacts Radio June 28

Nashville, TN - May 17, 2024 - Atlantic Recording Artist Colton Dixon has released a brand new single, "UP+UP," available across all DSPs today and impacting radio on June 28th. The perfect upbeat sing-a-long song for summer, Dixon will perform the track live for the first time at the annual Christian Music Broadcasters MOMENTUM conference in Orlando, FL. on Thursday, May 30th. 


"Life is tough, but I believe God wants the best for us," Dixon shares about the song. "Though life doesn’t come without trials, I believe that God’s plan is to give us hope and a future - a plan that always says ‘up and up’ again."

"Musically I wanted to mirror the message of this song, which is this - 'don’t let life knock you down, but put your hope in God and He will take you ‘up and up’ again.'"

In addition to just wrapping the succesful spring 2024 "Love & Light Tour" with Jordan Feliz, most recently fans saw Dixon, along with Danny Gokey and Melinda Doolittle, perform a special tribute to their friend, MANDISA, on American Idol.  

Dixon also released the title track for the feature film SIGHT, which comes to theaters Memorial Day weekend and stars Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen. The stunning music video for “Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)," debuted on his YouTube page this week.  

2023 was a landmark year for Dixon. He saw his massive No. 1 hit “Build A Boat" receive nominations for both a K-LOVE Fan Award and GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year, released his bestselling 7-song CANVAS EP featuring the top ten single, “My Light,”  performed on FOX & Friends and The Kelly Clarkson Show, gave a stunning performance of the National Anthem for The Kansas City Chiefs and had his biggest touring year ever, hitting over 120 U.S. cities.   

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About Colton Dixon: Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry amid kicking off another era and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multi platinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it has reeled in over 100 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. People premiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Now, Dixon captivated once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the top ten single “My Light," as well as his 2023 Christmas single, "Home for Christmas."  2024 brings new music from Dixon, starting with his brand-new track, “Rest of My Life” being used as the closing song for the new Angel Studios film SIGHT, starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, and brand-new radio single, "Up+Up."

  
GET CONNECTED WITH COLTON DIXON:
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AMERICAN IDOL broadcasts LIVE tribute to MANDISA featuring Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey and Melinda Doolittle 

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AMERICAN IDOL broadcasts LIVE tribute to MANDISA featuring Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey and Melinda Doolittle 



Nashville, TN... April 30, 2024 - Last night, American Idol broadcast a live, coast-to-coast tribute to MANDISA featuring Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey and Melinda Doolittle. The past American Idol finalists performed "Shackles (Praise You)," a song Mandisa performed as a contestant on the show's 5th season and recorded on her debut album, True Beauty, in 2007.

Watch the special performance here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJtWxlI2lS4 



About Mandisa:

Mandisa was a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life's challenges all around the world..  She performed her three RIAA Certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger" on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA), with “Stronger” becoming an anthem and creating opportunities such as welcoming the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts back to GMA and an invitation to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her 2013 GRAMMY® award-winning album Overcomer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album’s title track proved to be a smash at radio and earned the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa, also a 2-time K-LOVE Fan Awards co-host, debuted her latest chart-topping album Out Of The Dark alongside sharing the moving story of her fight with depression for the very first time on GMA as well. The latest 15 track collection includes notables such as the top 5 hits "Unfinished" and "Bleed The Same (feat. TobyMac, Kirk Franklin)." In 2021 she released "You Keep Hope Alive" with worship leader and Gotee Recording artist Jon Reddick, and when COVID-19 paused touring, Mandisa immediately took to YouTube to share what was on her heart during “Mornings with Mandisa” sessions, which morphed into “Mornings with Mandisa & Friends,” a round table discussion covering a myriad of topics that takes place via Zoom on the 24th of each month. That same year, Mandisa launched “What If We Were Real,” a candid talk show on YouTube hosted by the singer that featured a panel of guests and explored relevant subjects not often discussed in church circles. Mandisa passed away on April 18, 2024 at the age of 47.  

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COLTON DIXON Brings His Unmistakable Pop Vocals to the Feature Film SIGHT 

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COLTON DIXON Brings His Unmistakable Pop Vocals to the Feature Film SIGHT 

"Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)" Available Today on all digital music platforms

Nashville, TN - April 26, 2024 - Angel Studios is honored to announce that Atlantic Recording Artist Colton Dixon has released the title track for the upcoming feature film SIGHT. “Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)” is available today on all major music platforms, through Atlantic Records.

 

“When I first heard “Rest of My Life,” I instantly knew it was a fit for the film's epilogue,” shares Ryan Svendsen, Angel Studios Head of Music. “It is extremely rare for the spirit and lyrics of a song to be an uncanny match for a scene but the stars aligned beautifully with Colton’s track for SIGHT. We are honored to have Colton’s uplifting music bring out this important moment and we know that this song will be a reminder of not only the film but of the miracle that we are not confined by the things that we can physically see.”

 

“Sometimes when you write a song, it takes on a life of its own,” shares Dixon. “After I experienced the film and got to meet Dr. Wang in person, the lyrics and cadence of the song took on a whole new meaning. I can’t wait for this song and the film to impact the world in a powerful way.”

 

Lyrics to “Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)” -

 

​​Spent most of my life

Killin’ my time on the sidelines wishin’ I

Had a purpose had a reason had a why

I was searching with a blindfold In the dark

Til I met you and you rescued my heart

Was lost and found Was blind but now I’ll never be the same

 

For the rest of my LIFE

I’m gonna reach higher I’m gonna live for what I believe

Everyday three sixty-five right up until the day that I DIE

In every moment be everything you made me to be

I’m not afraid with you right by my side for the rest of my

 

See it clearer in the mirror eyes are open

Cuz it’s in Him that I’m placing all my hope in

Yeah, you loved me first now my universe is and will always be yours

 

For the rest of my LIFE

I’m gonna reach higher I’m gonna live for what I believe

Everyday three sixty-five right up until the day that I DIE

In every moment be everything you made me to be

I’m not afraid with you right by my side for the rest of my life

 

I was dying only trying to survive

But now I’m thriving Living like I am alive

Ain’t it crazy How in the blink of an eye

You could change me for the rest of my life LIFE

 

I’m gonna reach higher I’m gonna live for what I believe

Everyday three sixty-five right up until the day that I DIE

In every moment be everything you made me to be

I’m not afraid with you right by my side for the rest of my life 

 

SIGHT comes to theaters Memorial Day weekend, 2024.  Starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, the film follows the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese American who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a turbulent uprising in his youth in China, Dr. Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan.

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About Angel Studios:  Angel Studios is the home of stories that amplify light. Through the Angel Guild, tens of thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles the studio will distribute next. Angel Studios allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. The Chosen and Dry Bar Comedy—two of Angel Studios’ projects—have earned billions of views around the world, and now SOUND OF FREEDOM has become a global box-office hit. Learn more at Angel.com


About Colton Dixon: Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messenger achieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry amid kicking off another era and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multi platinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it has reeled in over 100 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. People premiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Now, Dixon captivated once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the top ten single “My Light," as well as his 2023 Christmas single, "Home for Christmas."  2024 brings new music from Dixon, starting with his brand-new track, “Rest of My Life” being used as the closing song for the new Angel Studios film SIGHT, starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear.

  

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MERCYME ANNOUNCESFALL 2024 "Together Again...Again Tour"Along with CROWDER and COCHREN & CO, tour to hit 14 cities throughout October 

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MERCYME ANNOUNCES
FALL 2024 "Together Again...Again Tour"
Along with CROWDER and COCHREN & CO, tour to hit 14 cities throughout October 

Tickets on sale March 29

Nashville, TN….March 22, 2024 – GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced their fall 2024 "Together Again...Again Tour" also featuring CROWDER and COCHREN & CO. Hitting 14 cities throughout October, tickets go on sale March 29 via mercyme.org. Full tour routing is listed below. 

MercyMe has recently released a brand new single, the title track from their latest best selling project, ALWAYS ONLY JESUS.  Gaining momentum each week, the song follows "To Not Worship You," which hit No.1 on four different Billboard and Mediabase charts, as well as "Then Christ Came," which also hit No.1 and was Dove Award-nominated for Song of the Year. 

To note, last November, their No. 1 track  "Almost Home," (inhale/exhale) was certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band's certification tally to total 15 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums. 

Oct 3                Saginaw, MI - Dow Event Center

Oct 4                Toledo, OH - Huntington Center

Oct 5                Huntington, WV - Mountain Health Arena

Oct 6                Roanoke, VA - Berglund Center - Berglund Coliseum

Oct 10              Estero, FL- Hertz Arena

Oct 11              Tallahassee, FL - Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

Oct 12              Macon, GA - Macon Centreplex Coliseum

Oct 17              Reading, PA - Santander Arena

Oct 18              Norfolk, VA - Chartway Arena

Oct 19              Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Oct 20              North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum

Oct 25              Bossier City, LA - Brookshire Grocery Arena

Oct 26              Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center

Oct 27              Rio Rancho, NM - Rio Rancho Events Center



About MercyMe: 
It continues to be a landmark time for the multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe. They were named Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of the 2010 decade, and in 2020 received their eighth American Music Award nomination. A major motion picture based on the life of frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song “I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father, opened at a remarkable No. 3 at the box office on Mar. 16, 2018 (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions). In conjunction with the movie release, Millard penned a memoir and the band released a collection of hits titled I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe. In 2018 MercyMe was named Top Christian Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, was the top winner at the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards including a win for Artist of the Year, and was the GMA Dove Award Winner for Artist Of The Year. Since their debut in 2001, the band has sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered more than 49 No. 1 multi-format radio singles, and had four consecutive mainstream radio hits. 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. The song has now gone 5x platinum. 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, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Good Morning America, GMA3, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. Their eleventh album, ALWAYS ONLY JESUS, is available now.
 
Get Connected with MercyMe:
Website // www.mercyme.org
Twitter // www.twitter.com/mercyme
Instagram // www.instagram.com/mercyme
Facebook // www.facebook.com/mercyme
YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/mercyme 


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