October is an auspicious month for Dove-nominated singer/songwriter Laura Hackett Park. On October 4th Laura wed her fellow worship leader and labelmate Jonas Park. And on October 21st she has released her new album, Love Will Have Its Day, rom Forerunner Music, the official record label of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City (IHOPKC).
Originally organized in 1998 as a duet, Mercy's Well, under the leadership of group founder, Brad Strider, soon made the natural transition to a trio. The group's first three single releases paved the way for their first Top 80 single in 2005. Throughout the past six years, the group, which is based in Greensboro, NC, has continued to produce chart topping singles and has gained national attention from fans, music critics, pastors and promoters alike.
Susan Boyle's rise to fame is a story of grace. Born in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland, Boyle was unemployed and taking care of her aging mother full time. Though she has had a rich and expressive voice, no one thought she was anything more than the lady who volunteered at church.
Jericho is a hip-hop artist with a difference. He has been known to add a dose of folk in his hip hop. Some have liken his music to Johnny Cash, that is, if Cash could rap. Signed to DROM Records, an offshoot of DREAM Records,Jericho is set to release his debut album for the label on November 11 entitled "Road 2 Redemption."
First entering the spotlight in 2009 as runner up on BET's Sunday's Best to #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums, and #43 on The Billboard 200 - Jessica Reedy is one of Gospel Music's fastest rising artists. Now on her own transitional record label, Purity Records, Reedy is preparing to release her new album "Transparent"on November 11.
Known for writing such worship staples such as "He Knows My Name," "That's Why We Praise Him," "Only A God Like You," "Mourning Into Dancing," "I Have A Hope" and "We Will Remember," Tommy Walker is one of worship music's most prolific writers and leaders. Now through Lifeway Songs, Walker has released his brand new worship album "Living in the Wonder."
It takes someone with sublime talent to take the accidence of the Christmas story and make it frisson with vitality and freshness again. After hearing the narrative of Christ's birth being re-told from countless perspectives vis-à-vis the copious Christmas songs that come out each year, it's hard to say anything new again through songs.
Britian's Got Talent's unexpected winner Susan Boyle may have sung for everyone from Barack Obama to the Queen. But the 53 tear-old singer feels that her life is incomplete and she has revealed that she plans to adopt a child.
Not only is Darius Rucker ruling the country airwaves with his new single "Homegrown Honey," he also has a brand new Christmas album coming. "Home for the Holidays" will hit stores October 27th. The album features classics such as "Baby It's Cold Outside" (with Sheryl Crow), "Winter Wonderland" and "O Come All Ye Faithful."
After the incredible success of "God's Not Dead," Faith-based film studio Pure Flix Entertainment is making plans to create a follow-up. Pure Flix CEO and managing partner Michael Scott said his studio has a number of projects in the works for next year including "God's Not Dead 2."
After 50 years in the music industry, Pat Boone is saying goodbye with one final album, "Legacy." The album is a Gospel album that features 17 songs, all written by Pat Boone himself. Dear to his heart, Boone wants to leave behind a "legacy" of the kind of relationship he has with the Lord. Thus, on the new record, which is already released, you will hear Boone's pouring out his heart with love for Jesus on songs such as "Thank You Holy Lord," "God is Good" and the lead single "Breathe," a prayer to the Lord to receive the breath of God.
Aretha Franklin has trotted the sure-footed path as other septuagenarians such as Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart and Barbra Streisand. Instead of rivalling the younger counterparts with the same outlandish beats and shaking their hips like they were only a fraction of their age, these artists have gone back to re-record the classic and ageless popular songs of times passed.
Country superstar LeAnn Rimes is set to release her Christmas EP "One Christmas: Chapter 1" on October 28. Consisting of only 6 songs, this is the first EP of three Rimes will be releasing over the next three years.
Andrea Helms, known for her powerful voice and performances on Season 4 of BET's Sunday Best, is a lifelong singer and worshipper from Odessa, Texas. Andrea's journey to first runner-up on Sunday's Best was one of faith and favor. Andrea admits that she left that platform as a much stronger and more confident performer. Andrea demonstrated her range and ability with her personal renditions of songs performed by some of the industry's top talent including Tremaine Hawkins, Whitney Houston and Martha Munizzi. She continued to display her boldness as she put her authentic stamp on seven popular songs for her debut album, Moving Forward.
Idina Menzel who sang the Academy Award-winning song "Let It Go" from the movie "Frozen" has just released her debut Christmas album "Holiday Wishes." The album, produced by Walter Afanasieff, will include "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," and Joni Mitchell's Christmas-themed "River," one of Menzel's favorites, according to a press release. Furthermore, Menzel also teams with AC crooner Michael Buble on "Baby It's Cold Outside" and an original "December Prayer."