Sometimes linings that look silver are platinum instead. That's the best way to begin chronicling the near decade-long road to stardom for Poplarville, Mississippi-based country trio Chapel Hart.
In a matter of weeks, familial country music trio Chapel Hart have gone from earning the group Golden Buzzer from the judges of America’s Got Talent and making it all the way to the show’s finale, to making a triumphant, tear-filled Grand Ole Opry debut performance on Saturday evening (Sept. 17).
Multi-Platinum star Darius Rucker continues to unveil new music as he puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album, with “Ol’ Church Hymn” featuring rising trio Chapel Hart set for release Friday, Sept. 30. The song comes on the heels of another collaboration from Rucker and the trio, who joined forces for a performance of Bonnie Raitt’s “Something to Talk About” during last week’s “America’s Got Talent” season finale on NBC. Watch the electrifying performance HERE and pre-order / pre-save “Ol’ Church Hymn” HERE.
The Christian music group, Newsboys, is releasing a deluxe edition of their album, STAND on September 23, 2022. In this edition, the beloved group serves up three new recordings, elevating the album to a full 14 tracks. “King of Kings,” which features MercyMe frontman Bart Millard, adds a moment of praise and adoration to the collection. Lead singer, Michael Tait, who co-penned all ten songs on the original release, has added two more originals here on the extended release, “Jesus Did,” and “All Things Are Possible”. Additionally, STAND (Deluxe) includes an acoustic version of “I Still Believe You’re Good” and a fresh take on the title-cut that features Tait’s former dcTalk bandmate, TobyMac.
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin as the hosts for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.
Folds of Honor Tennessee raised over $324,000 this week at the 2nd annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event featured celebrity players Lee Brice, Jelly Roll, Michael Ray, Rex Ryan, Kid Rock, and Cortland Finnegan amongst many others. The tournament brought together friends from sports, entertainment, and corporate America for a day of fun at the prestigious Governors Club. Foursomes teed off in support of Folds of Honor's mission to provide opportunity to the families of our nation’s injured and fallen veterans in the form of scholarships.
Lakewood Music's latest single, "Yahweh" featuring Travis Greene is available now! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. This is the second single release from their soon-to-be-released new album, Shout!, coming September 23rd, 2022. Lakewood Music previously released "Can I Get An Amen?" off the album, debuting it at Yankee Stadium in New York City, as well as with a performance on Worship Together. Lakewood Music, one of today's most innovative worship groups, comprises Alexandra Osteen, Tauren Wells, Ramiro Garcia, Deborah Orta, Daniel Martinez, Joe Catuby, Jamie Garcia, Arthur Ceker, Abel Orta, Jr, Aylssa Padilla, James Orta, and Louie Garcia.
Fathom Events, Kingdom Story Company, WTA Media, and Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie have partnered to release “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon” this fall. Initially announced at CinemaCon this past spring, the documentary will be in theaters December 5, 6 & 7 only, and tickets are on sale now HERE.
The Gospel Music Association announced nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards on August 10th. Among these nominees, Daywind Music Group accrued 9, including "Inspirational Album of the Year,” "Southern Gospel Album of the Year," and more! Additionally, Wayne Haun, Daywind songwriter and producer of three of Daywind’s nominated songs/albums was a final nominee for Producer of the Year.
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.
Lakewood Music, one of today’s premier worship groups, based in Houston, Texas debuted its new single, “Can I Get An Amen,” with combined viewership across the globe of over 1 million people at the venerable Yankee Stadium in New York City. The lead-off single is from the group’s upcoming Fall 2022 full-length sophomore release.
Folds of Honor Tennessee announces their 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at The Governors Club Tennessee on August 29th with a 9 am team registration and an 11 am shotgun start. The tournament brings together friends from sports, entertainment, and corporate America for a day of fun at the prestigious Governors Club. Foursomes tee off in support of Folds of Honor's mission to provide opportunity to the families of our nation’s injured and fallen veterans in the form of scholarships. Last year's tournament raised over $334,000. Register your team today, spots are selling out quickly!
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers debut a new single, "Big City," today on radio and digital music platforms. Written by the legendary Paul Williams and Sam Humphrey, “Big City” is the group's latest mainstream bluegrass release on Billy Blue Records. The group released a successful Gospel album in May 2021, Somewhere Beyond the Blue.
Remember Tomorrow, the new EP by Jim 'Soni' Sonefeld is available now. Each of the six songs share Sonefeld's powerful story through his highly-acclaimed songwriting and artistry.
"I see so much hope and love here on Earth, even amidst tragedy, and it continues to strengthen my faith", says Sonefeld on the inspiration behind his new music.
Blue Valor Whiskey announces several new locations for purchase in Las Vegas. Founded by Chris Lowden and Jeff Higginbotham after being inspired by John Rich, Blue Valor Whiskey has the mission to give back 10% of all bottle sales directly to the Injured Police Officers Fund.
Multi-platinum hitmaker John Rich releases “Progress” today across all platforms. This is his fourth single in several years offered on Rich Records. The single is quite simply a series of thoughts put to music from a prospective that is seemingly growing amongst many today. Additionally, Rich will be hitting numerous media outlets in support of the single all next week.
