Hillsong Worship has just released their deluxe version of "No Other Name" which comes along with a live DVD. The church's global creative director Cass Langton said the team was "in awe of the profound impact that such a declaration was making on believers and even many without a faith".
Aaron Shust's "Unto Us" is a labor of love and it shows. In this day of where polytechnics flourish, it's easy for any artist to piece together a Christmas album in record time done within the shoelace of a budget. After all, if you pick the traditional favorite carols such as "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night," it's difficult for critics to harangue and fans would be just too eager to gallop whatever's on the platter.
What's happened to Alabama? Grant they were disbanded from 2006 to 2010, "Angels Among Us: Hymns and Gospel Favorites" is only their third studio full-length album since 2001's "When It All Goes South." Three studio albums in 13 years is nakedly sparse compared to their 80s and 90s heydays when they would churn out one album after another in the matter of months.
Youthful Praise and worship leader, James "JJ" Hairston was founded in 1992. The 21-35-member choir was birthed out of their home church, Cathedral of Praise in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the group remains as one of the church's choirs. They have sung background for artists such as Destiny's Child, Pastor Shirley Caesar, and SWV, to name a few.
Iconic country gospel music group the Chuck Wagon Gang will be releasing their new album "Meeting in Heaven" on October 7th. These release finds Chuck Wagon Gang singing songs written by country music superstar Marty Stuart. And they will be releasing their historic documentary entitled America's Gospel Singers, The Legacy Lives On.
American Idol alum, singer and actress of the move "Sparkle," Jordin Sparks recently starred in the faith-based movie "Left Behind" which also stars Nicholas Cage,. Sparks, a committed Christian herself, assures moviegoers that her new film "Left Behind" offers something for everyone, believers and non-believers alike.
Gospel artist Earnest Pugh has just co-starred with Vivica A. Fox and Reginald Ballard in Mike Matthews' new musical play "Danger at My Door" that opened to a sold-out house at Detroit's Opera House this past weekend. Pugh has also just released "Just Worship" (P-Man Music/Central South Distribution). This a n EP that showcases a collection of worship songs that debuted at #5 on Billboard's Gospel Albums chart in August.
The best Christian songs are those that take most profound theological truths and make them plebeian. They are the songs that do not linger in the shadows of the abstract, but they are donned with so much reality that we can put a finger on them and say, "Wow! This Jesus really cares for me!" "Out on a Limb" is one of those albums.
Janet Paschal is an inspirational gospel vocalist and writer, often hailed as one of the most soulfully versatile voices in Christian Music. Her 1994 album, Journey of Grace, made a mark, but it was her 1997 album, The Good Road and a book by the same title (authored by Paschal) that put her on the map. Since then, she has released nine more successful albums, garnering numerous awards and Dove and Grammy nominations. She is consistently named one of Christian Music's top female vocalists.
Prior to the release of the new project, "Hymn Revival," founder and bass singer Tim Riley of Gold City suffered a mild stroke while touring. After a brief stay in the hospital, Riley was released early from rehab in Gadsden, AL. As a result, they have decided to replaced their designated first single from the new album with "Part the Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour."
Hillsong's Brooke Fraser is set to release her new album "Brutal Romantic" in November in North America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand with a Spring 2015 release date in Europe.
Gaither Vocal Band is about to release their 35th recording "Sometimes It Takes a Mountain" on October 14 via Gaither Music Group. It is the culmination of more than 30 years of rock-solid musicality and innovative harmonies.
With more than 1 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life's challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning," and "Stronger." She has recently given 11 of her biggest hits the remix treatment. Check out the lyrics videos for Get Up: The Remixes:
Jackie Evancho is one of the youngest artists to have a #1 album with her inspirational new album "Awakening." At 14 years old, vocalist Jackie Evancho debuts at No. 17 and also earns her fifth No. 1 on Classical Crossover Albums with the new release. Thus, she manages the notable feat of having No. 1s as both a tween and a teenager.
Coming on October 14, 2014 on Righteous Babe Records is Jennifer Knapp's second album after she has left the contemporary Christian music scene "Set Me Free." While her transition away from Christian music and public coming out as a lesbian have made her a lightning rod for controversy, Set Me Free is an album full not of anger but of love, with intimate arrangements providing the backdrop for stories of romance, friendship, and faith.