Music News

TobyMac tapped as artist of the year at K-Love Fan Awards

4 Jun, 2013

Nashville, Tenn – Winners were announced on Saturday evening at the K-LOVE Fan Awards, the first ever fan-voted awards show in Christian music history. The K-LOVE Fan Awards were held in front of a sold out audience at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium and heard live on air on the K-LOVE radio network. The entire weekend, tapped as the Ultimate Fan Experience, sold out weeks earlier.

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David Crowder*Band releases a 'brilliant,' 'solid collection of hits'

21 May, 2013

Nashville, Tenn. – The last David Crowder*Band album, Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]), debuted as the No. 2 record in the country and marked the highest selling debut for the band. Paired with an epic final performance at the Passion 2012 Conference, the release was the denouement to an impactful, multi-decade career.

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Gotee Records signs Ryan Stevenson

21 May, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gotee Records has signed acclaimed singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson to an exclusive recording agreement. A native of the Pacific Northwest and resident of Boise, Idaho, he has been a full-time touring artist for the past two years.

 

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Mark Schultz admits "I Gave Up" in new radio single

20 May, 2013

Nashville, Tenn. – Platinum selling artist Mark Schultz is a true testament of All Things Possible. The multi-award winner recently wrapped up his “All Things Possible” Tour, visiting over 20 cities and selling out shows all across the country. The tour’s namesake is from Schultz’ latest project, which includes his hit No. 1 title track song.

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Big Daddy Weave releases new single, "The Only Name," to radio

17 May, 2013

Big Daddy Weave, one of the top 10 most played artists at Christian radio over the past decade, released their third single, “The Only Name,” from their album Love Come to Life to radio today. The album’s second single, “Redeemed,” is the most successful track of their career spending 12 weeks at No.

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Hillsong Live set to release 22nd album, GLORIOUS RUINS, on July 2

15 May, 2013

Nashville, Tenn. – Hillsong LIVE will release their 22nd live-recorded album, Glorious Ruins, on July 2. Recorded for the first time live in two locations - London, England and Sydney, Australia - Glorious Ruins is consistent with Hillsong’s passion to resource the church around the globe. The live album offers the church a new era of worship anthems that will cross multiple denominational and cultural boundaries.

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Skillet raises anticipation for upcoming studio release at Warner Music Nashville event

9 May, 2013

Nashville, TN – Two-time GRAMMY® nominated rock band Skillet drew in a packed out crowd at Warner Music Nashville on Tuesday, May 7 to debut music from their highly anticipated new album Rise.

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Shine Bright Baby debuts CD 'Dreamers' releasing with BEC Recordings July 23

9 May, 2013

Nashville, Tenn – BEC Recordings is set to release the first recording from the band Shine Bright Baby. The national debut disc from the worshipful electronic rockers, titled Dreamers, is set to release July 23.

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Mars Hill Music announces full-length release from Ghost Ship

9 May, 2013

SEATTLE, WA – Earlier this year, Mars Hill Music entered into a partnership with Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings to share the variety of worship bands from Mars Hill Church. The second full-length release from this partnership will be from Ghost Ship, which finds its home in the new Mars Hill Downtown building in Seattle.

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Matthew West takes home ASCAP's Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year awards

9 May, 2013

Nashville, TN – Matthew West, a four-time GRAMMY® nominee heralded by the New York Times as a “vivid and compelling songwriter,” celebrates the distinguished honor of being named ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year at this past Monday night’s ASCAP Christian Music Awards. As a veteran recipient of ASCAP’s Christian Music Song of the Year, West’s career highlights boast four No.

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