SKILLET TO EMBARK ON U.S. HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM UNLEASHED STARTING SEPTEMBER
Jun 22, 2016 Artist Updates, New Release, Tour
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AWARD-WINNING LAUREN DAIGLE TO EMBARK ON HER FIRST HEADLINE TOUR
Jun 17, 2016 Artist Updates, Tour
AWARD-WINNING LAUREN DAIGLE TO EMBARK ON HER FIRST HEADLINE TOUR TITLED “A NIGHT WITH LAUREN DAIGLE” FROM OCTOBER 14-30
TOUR PRESENTED BY CURE INTERNATIONAL TO FEATURE SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER CHRIS MCCLARNEY
Los Angeles, Calif. (June 16, 2016) — Centricity Music artist Lauren Daigle, will embark on her first headline tour titled “A Night with Lauren Daigle,” with special guest Chris McClarney, in support of her recently released HOW CAN IT BE DELUXE EDITION. The tour, sponsored by CURE International, is scheduled from October 14-30, beginning in Memphis, Tennessee. Daigle, who is currently opening on the Hillsong UNITED Empires tour, has been on a whirlwind year since her debut award-winning album, HOW CAN IT BE, was released.
Says Daigle, “I am so pumped to share that I will be headlining my very first tour in the fall! My deepest desire for these nights is that God would shake the foundation of what we know of Him, and expand our revelation of who He is. I want people to feel like they can drink from the water of Life, rest in His presence, and leave refueled and empowered to fulfill all that He has in store. She continues, “I’m partnering with CURE International because of my love for the medical field and missions. I’m also elated to announce that Chris McClarney will be joining me for the evening.”
Daigle received her first GRAMMY® nomination earlier this year for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” at the 58th GRAMMY® Awards; and took home the 2016 Billboard Music Award for “Top Christian Album.” She has won three Dove Awards (nominated for four) — “New Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year” (“How Can It Be”) and “Pop Contemporary Album of the Year,” and was awarded this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards for “Artist of the Year” and “Female Artist of the Year”; in addition to the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Award for “Worship Song of the Year” (“How Can It Be”).
Daigle has steadily positioned herself at the top of the charts since her debut full-length album release. Her singles “How Can It Be” and “First” both reached #1 on the iTunes Christian Songs Chart and #1 on the Christian Digital Tracks Chart, with “First” also reaching #1 on the NCA radio chart. “Trust in You,” which earned Daigle her first No. 1 single spot on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart in March 2016, continues to hold its top spot after 13 consecutive weeks, while also remaining in the #1 position on the NCA radio chart for nine consecutive weeks. The song currently holds the #1 position on the iTunes Christian Songs Chart and the Christian Digital Tracks Chart.
HOW CAN IT BE has logged more than five weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, and premiered in the Top 30 on the Billboard 200. HOW CAN IT BE also reached #1 on the iTunes Christian Gospel Top Albums Chart with more than 320,500 album sales and 813,000 track sales, positioning her as the fastest-selling new artist in Contemporary Christian music in the past decade. Daigle has had over 76 million YouTube and Vevo views, with approximately 250,000 subscribers. For “How Can It Be” alone, she has had more than 15 million views.
About CHRIS MCCLARNEY:
Chris McClarney’s powerful anthem “Your Love Never Fails” has become one of the most popular songs in America’s churches as reported in the TOP 25 of CCLI, and is a #1 song on the Billboard Christian chart. Chris recently partnered with Jesus Culture music recording his debut live album “Everything and Nothing Less.” The live album features nine new songs recorded live at the 2015 Jesus Culture Sacramento conference.
About CURE International:
CURE International is a Christian health care network that operates charitable hospitals and pediatric surgical programs in 30 countries worldwide. Patients experience the life-changing message of God’s love for them, receiving surgical treatment regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity. Since 1998, CURE International has had more than 2.9 million patient visits, provided over 218,000 life-changing surgeries, and trained over 8,100 medical professionals. For more information, visit cure.org.
“A NIGHT WITH LAUREN DAIGLE” tour dates are as follows:
10/12/16 Memphis, TN Highpoint Church
10/13/16 Jackson, MS Pinelake Baptist Church
10/15/16 Dallas, TX The Bomb Factory
10/20/16 Baltimore, MD Trinity Life Church
10/21/16 Washington, DC Centreville Baptist Church
10/22/16 Lexington, KY Quest Community Church
10/26/16 Lafayette, LA Heymann Performing Arts Center
10/27/16 Birmingham, AL Gardendale First Baptist
10/28/16 Clearwater, FL Countryside Christian Center
*More dates to be announced
Check out the following Lauren Daigle links for more information:
Music Video – “Trust In You”
Music Video – “How Can It Be”
Website – http://laurendaigle.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/lauren_daigle
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/laurendaiglemusic/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lauren_daigle/
V.ROSE TO PERFORM ON JUCETV LIVE, JUNE 17 AT 7PM PT
Jun 17, 2016 Artist Updates
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Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith Unite for Popular 2016 Christmas Tour With Jordan Smith, Winner of ‘The Voice’
Jun 17, 2016 Artist Updates, Tour
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THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH “EXHALE” HEADLINE TOUR LAUNCHES JULY 15
Jun 17, 2016 Artist Updates, New Release
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TFK’s EXHALE Releases Tomorrow Ground-Shaking Album Meant To Be Experienced Live
Tour Features Adelitas Way, Smashing Satellites, 3 Pill Morning
TFK Enters Loudwire Hall Of Fame With Hit Single/Video “Running With Giants”
Revolver To Premiere EXHALE’s “Lifeline” Lyric Video Tomorrow
Adrenaline-doused rockers Thousand Foot Krutch are back to the aggressive side of the dial with EXHALE set to release independently worldwide tomorrow (June 17) on TFK Music and with marketing, sales and distribution through Fuel Music. Available to pre-order now with five instant downloads from iTunes along with special order options from Amazon.com, Best Buy and other digital and physical retailers internationally, the acclaimed new album is meant to shake stereo speakers and earbuds, all the while being crafted to be fully experienced live.
Taking the fan favorites and new arena-shaking anthems with some of the boldest lyrics in the group’s history on the road, TFK will travel coast-to-coast on their “Exhale” headline tour. Joined by fellow rockers Adelitas Way, Smashing Satellites and 3 Pill Morning, the tour launches July 15 in Lancaster, OH and will run through mid-August. (See www.thousandfootkrutch.com/shows/ for all the latest tour updates.)
Rather than over-producing EXHALE in a manner that would be impossible to duplicate live, TFK’s singer, guitarist, songwriter Trevor McNevan, bassist Joel Bruyere and drummer Steve Augustine specifically recorded the new songs to translate seamlessly between the album and live environments.
“Lately my wife and I have been looking at houses and we’ve seen photos of places online that look amazing, but then when you actually go see them for yourselves, they look nothing like the photos,” McNevan observes. “It’s basically a great photographer and not a great house, which is exactly what we don’t want to have happen when people come see us live. During the making of EXHALE, we spent more time on certain elements to make sure we can capture that accurately since live shows are such a big part of who we are.”
One instant point of connection from the studio to the stage is the album’s lead single and Top 23 and climbing Active Rock hit, “Running With Giants,” which has been the fastest radio chart riser in TFK’s history. The unapologetic, gate-charger with an assertive message to empower even the most unlikely underdog, premiered on SiriusXM Octane and launched TFK into the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame along with Papa Roach, Breaking Benjamin, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch and others.
The song has also been played by Slacker Radio, AOL Radio and Radio.com, while becoming the band’s first music video since “War Of Change” debuted more than three years ago. The video is being featured now on Loudwire’s “Battle Royale” as well as being played internationally through outlets like Promo Only, Music Choice, Much Music and many more.
In addition to “Running With Giants,” riff rocker “Incomplete” and second chances-themed “Born Again” along with “Give Up The Ghost” and “A Different Kind Of Dynamite” are all available now as instant downloads on iTunes. For the latter track’s debut, TFK teamed up with Revolver for its lyric video premiere.
“‘A Different Kind of Dynamite’ is a full out barn burner, pun intended,” said McNevan in Revolver. “It explodes with energy and is a roundhouse of action packed riffs and wordplay. You’ve heard it said that ‘actions speak louder than words.’ Instead of blunt force, the weapons of choice here are love against hate, and faith against fear. We fight with a different kind of dynamite.”
Revolver will also premiere the brand new EXHALE lyric video, “Lifeline,” tomorrow beginning at 11:00 am EDT.
Nearly two years after Thousand Foot Krutch landed their second consecutive Hard Rock No. 1 and Billboard Top 10 album with OXYGEN: INHALE, EXHALE is poised to the be the chart-topping, hard-hitting follow-up.
“I had gotten the idea a few years back of having an album called ‘Inhale’ showcasing the lighter, quieter side of the band that’s always been a part of our albums, allowing us the freedom to dig deeper into that than we have before. And then to have an album called EXHALE that drops the gloves and dives even deeper into the aggressive side of the band. We didn’t get soft on the last one! I promise!” laughs TFK front man Trevor McNevan. “It was always meant to be a two-part story.”
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Recently sharing new music from EXHALE on their third tour of Russia in as many years and during their first mainstage performances at Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion (where TFK was also featured during the Alternative Press Zippo Acoustic Sessions) and Rocklahoma fests, TFK’s current “Exhale” tour itinerary follows:
7/09/2016 Wellsville, NY* 7/15/2016 Lancaster, OH 7/16/2016 Clarksville, TN 7/17/2016 Newport, KY 7/19/2016 Harrisburg, PA 7/20/2016 Cleveland, OH 7/21/2016 Detroit, MI 7/27/2016 Merriam, KS 7/28/2016 Denver, CO 7/29/2016 Salt Lake City, UT 7/30/2016 Clarkston, WA 8/03/2016 Wausau, WI* 8/05/2016 Spokane WA 8/06/2016 Tacoma, WA* 8/08/2016 Sacramento CA 8/09/2016 Fresno, CA 8/10/2016 Anaheim / Los Angeles, CA 8/11/2016 Phoenix, AZ 8/13/2016 Cloquet, MN* 8/16/2016 Dallas, TX 8/17/2016 Houston, TX 8/18/2016 New Orleans, LA 8/27/2016 Garden City, KS* 8/31/2016 Palmer, AK* 9/10/2016 Orlando, FL*
Tour dates subject to change. * Tour dates that do not include Adelitas Way, Smashing Satellites, 3 Pill Morning.
About Thousand Foot Krutch: Ontario, Canada-bred TFK has been a continuously escalating highlight reel since their formation in 1997. With over 1.1 million albums sold, ten Active Rock hits, numerous soundtrack slots, plus a massive presence in professional sports, the group has literally infiltrated every facet of pop culture. Continuing to receive ongoing ESPN appearances, as well as various NASCAR, MLB, NHL, WWE, NCAA and NFL airings (including the 2010 Super Bowl), TFK has songs featured in EA Sports’ NHL 2010 and 2013 video games and tallies about 30,000,000 monthly views in combined streaming across all of YouTube. Just since going independent in 2012, TFK has sold an astounding 350,000 albums, a million singles and garnered 54 million streams.
All the latest band information can be found at www.thousandfootkrutch.com, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+, Bandsintown and Facebook, where the band has over one million likes.
About The Fuel Music: Established in 2008, The Fuel Music & Management, LLC, is one of the leading independent distributors of music though all physical and digital channels internationally and enjoys a growing base in artist merchandise sales. Based in Tennessee, the Fuel team brings nearly 70 years of combined music industry experience in record label operations, major label distribution and marketing, and artist management for artists ranging from upstart bands to GRAMMY Award nominated, multi-platinum artists. More information on the company can be found at www.thefuelmusic.com.
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Cana’s Voice Debut Album “This Changes Everything” Remains No. 1 for Second Week on SoundScan Inspirational Chart
Jun 17, 2016 Artist Updates, New Release
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MARi Partners with CCM Magazine for World Premiere of Made to Love Music Video
Jun 17, 2016 Artist Updates, New Release
Watch the World Premiere of MARis Made to Love music video exclusively at CCM Magazine:
http://www.ccmmagazine.com/media/stream/video/music-video/mari-made-to-love-ccm-magazine-premiere/
Im so excited about my new video premiering at CCM, says MARi. Ive been a lifelong fan of Christian music and Ive always dreamed of being featured in CCM. Im grateful that editor Kevin Sparkman has embraced the song and joined us in spreading the message that we need each other. We were all made to love!
Hailing from Queens, New York, and influenced by artists such as Lecrae, TobyMac and Jaci Velasquez, powerhouse vocalist MARi brings an energetic hybrid of dance, pop, worship, Latin and reggae to the Contemporary Christian Music arena.
MARi released two other music videos back in May, leading up to the release of her debut album.
Watch MARis Treasure music video: http://nrt.cc/MariTreasureVidPremiere
Watch MARis Shine Brighter music video: http://nrt.cc/MariVideoPremiere
MARi is managed by Michael Smith & Associates and booked by Behind the Voice Agency.
For more information, connect with MARi online:
http://mariburelle.com
https://www.facebook.com/mariburelle/
https://twitter.com/MARiBurelle
https://www.instagram.com/mariburelle/
THE RUBYZ to Release I’LL FOLLOW YOU
Jun 12, 2016 Artist Updates, New Release
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THE RUBYZ to Release I’LL FOLLOW YOU,
June 17 on iShine Records/Bema Media.
Group Launches Video for Breathtakingly Beautiful,
Prepares for Upcoming Festival Tour
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 Nashville, TN – For the past nine years, The Rubyz have introduced the world to some of the best young talent in the Christian pop arena. Formed to offer strong role models and a positive musical alternative for tweens, The Rubyz have established a trusted brand with a passion to reach the next generation. Now, on June 17, The Rubyz will be releasing their fourth project, I’ll Follow You, (iShine/Bema Media) just in time for summer.The new project will debut The Rubyz current lineup of Addy Schneider (14), Jessica Coffey (14) and Tanner Davis (17). Filled with big pop anthems reinforced by strong vocals, this EP promises to encourage and inspire tweens to think of themselves as VIPs – young adults who are focused on Value, Identity, and Purpose.
I’ll Follow You features the production prowess of Grammy and Dove Award winning writer/producer Chuck Butler who has a musical pedigree including work with The Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter, TobyMac, Mandisa, Audio Adrenaline and Tenth Avenue North to name a few. His songs have been popular with TV producers as well, with placements on shows including GLEE, American Idol, Extreme Makeover and So You Think You Can Dance?.
The four original songs lyrically match the mission of the band. Proverbs 31:10 inspired the first single of the album called “Breathtakingly Beautiful.” This verse also inspired the name of the band reminding listeners that women’s value is worth far more than rubies. “Live It Awake,” “One,” and the title track help young listeners to feel empowered to step out in faith and make a positive impact on the world. The EP ends with a new, young version of the Christmas classic “Angels We Have Heard on High.”
To promote I’ll Follow You, The Rubyz will be performing on the iShine stage at Creation NE, Sonshine Festival and Creation NW this summer. The band also released the video for the single “Breathtakingly Beautiful” last week, which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/P1fCrxG4JdA
The Rubyz have created a pedigree of young performers who have moved on to incredible careers and ministries in their own right, including Marissa Milele, (2007-2010) who was nominated this year for a Teen Choice Awards after her performance on So You Think You Can Dance?, Cami Childs, who is pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, and Alexis Slifer, who is completing her debut solo album. Though the lineup has changed, The Rubyz’s vision of sharing with tweens how loved they are by God has never changed.
Album: I’ll Follow You
Artist: The Rubyz
Release Date: June 17, 2016
Label: iShine/Bema Media
MSRP: $4.99
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