American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is urging fans to preserve the music of historical spirituals through "The Normal Hill Jubilee Documentary" Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign which runs throughout the month of September.
Rebeccah Miller is a 22 year old worship leader who has a heart for worshipping the Lord through singing, playing the guitar, and writing songs. She currently serves in ministry at the First Assembly of God church in her hometown of Lockhart, Texas. She became involved in worship ministry through her home church at the age of twelve, and has been growing in it ever since. It was evident, even early on, that Rebeccah had a sincere passion for truthful worship.
Imagine a horse-drawn carriage in snow covered Central Park passing tree lined streets filled with twinkling lights. Think of the wreath and tinsel covered Rockefeller Center and the intimate renditions of holiday classics filling the shops at Queens, Christmas in New York is a beautiful experience. American soprano Renee Fleming is celebrating this experience on her first-ever holiday album "Christmas in New York" on October 14, 2014.
Worship leader and song writer Eddie James is set to release "Shift," a double CD album on Sept. 27. Starting his musical career with a top ten charting debut release, HIGHER (with The Phoenix Mass Choir), Eddie is credited to recording seventeen life inspiring projects. Three of those projects hit the Top Billboard Charts simultaneously last year.
Contemporary Christian artist and songwriter Laura Story who wrote "Indescribable" for Chris Tomlin has just given birth to twins after a rough pregnancy. The singer's labor was induced and she and her husband welcomed their new baby boys into the world.
After some delays, Christian rapper KJ-52 will be releasing his newest album Mental will be released on October 21. The new album will feature guest appearances by Lecrae, KB, Tedashii, and, Soul Glo Activatur in pumped up jock jam anthems.
Desperation Band, the youth worship band at Colorado Springs-based New Life Church, Desperation Band, will be releasing their all-new worship album, BANNER, on Sept. 30 through Integrity Music. Recorded live during the July 2014 Desperation Conference, the 12-song album captures the spirit and energy of youth at worship during the conference, while sharing a deeply-rooted belief that the God of ages past is alive, well and moving mightily among people who are desperately committed to Him.
The success or the failure of a worship record hinges upon the album's raison d'etre. If it's one's desire to pander after lofty sales figures and chart positions, concessions are often made so that the songs ingratiate towards human needs rather than allowing the songs to channel us towards the glory of the Almighty God.
It's hard to believe that the late Whitney Houston never has had a Live CD/DVD released in her lengthy career. Known for her glass shattering notes and her ability to make even the telephone directory come alive with her soaring multi-octave reaching voice, a DVD/CD of her live performances will finally be released on November 11.
Dustin Smith is an Integrity Music Artist, Song Writer and Worship leader, who has a desire to see the nations ignited with a passion for worship. With an unyielding love for God and His people, Dustin has been able to cross denominational lines with his music. He has an attitude that gives God all the glory, and that attitude transcends age, race, color and creed.
TobyMac is set to release his remix album on November 4 entitled EYE'M ALL MIXED UP. EYE'M ALL MIXED UP features 11 tracks from EYE ON IT, including hits "Me Without You," "Speak Life" and "Steal My Show" mixed by remixers such as Capital Kings and Soul Glow Activatur of Family Force 5.
George Hamilton IV, a star of the Grand Ole Opry, died on Wednesday at 77 after suffering a heart attack on Saturday. Hamilton died at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville.
On November 10th, Tenth Avenue North will release their fourth studio album on Reunion Records entitled Cathedrals. A deluxe version is also available, containing four additional bonus tracks. The lead single "No Man Is An Island," debuted in the Top 20 on the National Audience Chart and is currently in heavy rotation on radio.
Jesus Culture's Kim Walker-Smith is set to release her first Christmas album "When Christmas Comes" on November 4. Produced by Jeremy Edwardson (Michael W. Smith, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture), this is only her second studio album.
Joe Combs who has recently sang backing vocals for Billboard's 2014 Christian Album of The Year, Precious Memories Volume II by Alan Jackson, is set to release his debut single "Runaway Train."