Music News

Shawn McDonald releases The Analog Sessions

6 Mar, 2013

Franklin, Tenn - As he approaches the ten-year mark of his music career, singer/songwriter/storyteller Shawn McDonald releases The Analog Sessions (Sparrow), a collection of nine re-recorded via live-to-tape hits and fan favorites, plus two brand new tunes. The project releases March 26.

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Hillsong United's 'Zion' claims their highest ever Billboard 200 debut

6 Mar, 2013

NASHVILLE, TENN - Last week Hillsong UNITED released the widely acclaimed studio project, Zion, which has earned the international worship band its highest ever Billboard 200 debut at No. 5 with a 25 percent increase from their last studio album Aftermath.

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Aaron Shust joins Mark Shultz on 'All Things Possible 2013' Tour

28 Feb, 2013

Nashville, TN - Dove Award-winning artist, Aaron Shust, will join platinum selling singer/songwriter, Mark Schultz, on his All Things Possible 2013 Tour that launches March 15, 2013 in Georgia and concludes May 5th in Charlotte, NC. The 20-city tour, presented by Compassion International, also features the Dove-nominated artist Jonny Diaz.

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New album from Plumb 'NEED YOU NOW' available today

26 Feb, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Acclaimed singer/songwriter Plumb is releasing her sixth album, Need You Now, today, February 26. A prolific writer, Plumb uses the project’s 13 songs to tell honest stories of struggle, of loss and of restoration. One such song, “Need You Now (How Many Times)” is slated to be featured on tonight’s episode of ABC Family’s hit show Pretty Little Liars.

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Former Delirious? frontman Martin Smith releases first solo album on April 23rd

25 Feb, 2013

Set for release April 23, Martin Smith’s first full-length solo debut, God’s Great Dance Floor, Step 01, is a 12-song collection of personal revival songs born out of a reinvigorated season of living in community with everyday believers.

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Citizen Way to release debut album on April 23

25 Feb, 2013

NASHVILLE, TN – New Fair Trade Services act Citizen Way have much to show in their debut release, Love Is The Evidence out on April 23. The four-piece band is comprised of two sets of siblings – Josh and Ben Calhoun and David and Ben Blascoe.

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Jeremy Camp debuts at Billboard No. 1 on Christian Albums Chart

20 Feb, 2013

SEATTLE, WA - BEC Recordings' and GRAMMY-nominated artist Jeremy Camp celebrates another No. 1 Billboard Christian Album debut with his most recent studio album Reckless. The album immediately shot to the top of the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart as well as in the Top 10 on the overall albums chart. This marks Camp's thrid No.

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Elevation Worship offers second national release "Nothing Is Wasted"

19 Feb, 2013

(Nashville, Tenn.) - Elevation Worship returns to the national spotlight with its latest music offering, Nothing Is Wasted, on Essential Worship/Provident today. The album, a “must-have” for today’s modern worship enthusiast, is available in two unique expressions: a deluxe and a standard edition, debuting at No. 1 and No. 3 respectively on iTunes Christian & Gospel Top Albums chart.

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Crowder to kick off "It'll Cure What Ails Ya" tour

15 Feb, 2013

NASHVILLE, TN – Critically acclaimed artist and songwriter David Crowder is set to kick off his nationwide “It’ll Cure What Ails Ya” Tour beginning February 27 in Atlanta, Ga. Crowder, as part of an eight-piece bluegrass-ish collective, will venture across the US exclusively playing small and intimate clubs. Joining him on the 20-plus date tour is new duo Stetson & Cia. Tickets are limited and available now at www.CrowderMusic.com.

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Reach Records latest hip-hop artist, Andy Mineo debuts "Heroes for Sale" on April 16

14 Feb, 2013

Los Angeles, Calif. - Atlanta-based Reach Records’ latest artist Andy Mineo is slated to release his highly anticipated debut album, Heroes for Sale on April 16, 2013. Heroes for Sale blends a variety Mineo’s musical influences including hymns, heavy metal, hip-hop, and classical while unveiling a personal side of the hip hop artist.

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