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Mark Schultz Announces A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR w/Love & The Outcome

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

DOVE AWARD-WINNING, PLATINUM-SELLING ARTIST MARK SCHULTZ
ANNOUNCES A ‘DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS’ TOUR
WITH LOVE & THE OUTCOME

Presented by Holt International, Annual Holiday Tour Kicks Off Dec. 1
Tickets On Sale Now 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 23, 2017 – GMA Dove Award-winning and platinum-selling artist Mark Schultz will launch A Different Kind of Christmas Tour this December, joined by husband-and-wife duo Love & the Outcome. The annual holiday tour is in its third year and gets its name from Schultz’s #1 holiday-themed radio single, “Different Kind of Christmas.” The single went viral in December 2014, and its accompanying video has since been viewed more than 24 million times on Facebook and shared over 900,000 times. The song was inspired by the life of Schultz’s father-in-law and was penned shortly after his passing.

A Different Kind of Christmas Tour will kick off Dec. 1, and hit cities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, and possibly more. Audiences will be treated to Schultz’s masterful storytelling, paired with Love & the Outcome’s pop-rock stylings. Together, they’ll create the perfect blend to ring in the Christmas season. 

Tickets for A Different Kind of Christmas Tour are on sale now, and a special VIP ticket package is available in most markets, including early entry and a pre-show Q&A with the artists. For up-to-date information and to purchase tickets, visit www.markschultzmusic.com.

The Different Kind of Christmas Tour is presented by Holt International, which provides the tools and resources to uplift children and strengthen families in some of the world’s most impoverished communities. Founded in 1956, Holt International is dedicated to finding and supporting permanent, loving families for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children. Holt is recognized as a leader in child welfare and permanency planning, providing services and advocating for the best interest of children while always upholding the highest ethical practices. Today, Holt International maintains active partnerships and programs in 13 countries. Visit www.holtinternational.org to learn more.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR – 2017
* Dates, markets and venues subject to change without notice. 
Dec 1 – Otisville, MI – Richfield Church of the Nazarene
Dec 2 – Waukesha, WI – Fox River Christian Church
Dec 3 – Massillon, OH – Rivertree Church
Dec 9 – Perry Hall, MD – Perry Hall Family Worship Center
Dec 10 – Mt. Vernon, OH – Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
Dec 15 – Milan, TN – First Baptist Church Milan
Dec 17 – Burlington, NC – Harvest Baptist Church of Burlington
For ticket information and the most up-to-date list of concerts, please visit www.markschultzmusic.com.
ABOUT MARK SCHULTZ
During the past decade, turning real life experiences into heartfelt anthems of hope and redemption has made Mark Schultz one of the Christian community’s most acclaimed singer/songwriters. Originally hailing from Colby, Kansas, Schultz moved to Nashville to realize his musical ambitions and found inspiration while working as a youth pastor. Schultz booked the city’s famed Ryman Auditorium, and with the overwhelming support of friends and family, his show there was a sell-out. This virtually unheard-of feat for a new artist landed Schultz a record deal where he went on to sell over 1.3 million albums and garner 13 No. 1 singles to date. He has landed the top spot on Billboard magazine’s Christian Adult Contemporary Songwriter list and has been featured on 48 Hours, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, CNN and more. His album Mark Schultz Live: A Night of Stories & Songs was certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A. and earned Schultz his first GMA Dove Award.
Connect with Mark Schultz
Website: www.markschultzmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/markschultz
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mschultzmusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mschultzmusic
ABOUT LOVE & THE OUTCOME
 Winnipeg-born Love & The Outcome (L&TO) is the husband/wife duo of vocalist Jodi King and bass player Chris Rademaker. The couple signed with Nashville-based Word Entertainment in Spring 2012 and have quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic and exciting new voices in the Contemporary Christian Music genre. The duo’s eponymous 2013 debut LP came on the heels of their debut single, “He Is With Us,” which peaked at No. 7 on Billboard’s Christian Songs chart and has sold more than 121,000 copies in the U.S. to date, racking up another 3.5 million streams on Spotify and 5 million views (cume) on YouTube. Their 2013 debut has now sold over 80,000 units to date and earned the band a Dove Award nomination for Best New Artist as well as GMA Canada Covenant Awards in 2014 for New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Recorded Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year. Their 2015 Covenant Awards included Album of the Year and Group of the Year wins. The duo’s sophomore set, These Are The Days, has sold over 20,000 copies since it’s release in September 2017. This fall, L&TO will debut a Christmas EP.
Connect with Love & The Outcome
Website: www.loveandtheoutcome.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/loveandtheoutcome
Twitter: www.twitter.com/loveandoutcome
Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveandtheoutcome

Meredith Andrews Releases Full-Length Christmas Album Oct. 27

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates, New Release

MEREDITH ANDREWS WILL RELEASE NEW CHRISTMAS ALBUM, RECEIVE OUR KING, ON OCTOBER 27

NASHVILLE, TENN. – OCTOBER 24, 2017 – Word Worship artist Meredith Andrews is releasing her new full-length Christmas album, Receive Our King, this Friday, October 27. Produced by her husband, Jacob Sooter, the album includes new versions of “Behold The Savior,” “He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)” and “The Gospel Changes Everything,” which were originally released on Andrews’ 2013 Behold The Savior EP. Andrews created a project full of well-known traditional Christmas songs along with several new original tunes including the upcoming single, “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus,” and special personal moments with the album’s conclusion with “Away In A Manager / The Gospel Changes Everything” featuring her son, Maverick Sooter.

“Every year I look forward to when it’s time to listen to Christmas music,” shares Meredith Andrews. “I have several ‘go-to’ albums, the ones that immediately take me back to my Christmases as a little girl as well as the ones that are just fun, meaningful, or nostalgic. When it came time to make my own Christmas album, I wanted to capture the beauty and wonder of Jesus coming to earth as a baby to rescue the world and to create a project that would deepen the listener’s experience of Christmas. I am so excited to release Receive Our King for the coming Advent season, and pray that everyone who hears these songs will be drawn in to remember, reflect, and respond to the birth of our Savior that truly was the turning point in history.”

This multi-Dove award winner released her fourth album, Deeper, in February 2016, which produced the single, “Soar,” reaching the Top 20 at NCA.  Andrews also partnered with co-founder of Saddleback Church and best-selling author Kay Warren in a video series titled “Meredith Andrews + Kay Warren: Deeper.” The five-video series includes: Deeper Ministry, Deeper Worship, Deeper Family, Deeper Brokenness and Deeper Living and can be viewed here. Andrews celebrated last Christmas season by appearing on The Todd Starnes Christmas Show on FoxNews.com.  Visit her website for the her upcoming touring schedule during the holiday season on the Tenth Avenue North “Decade The Halls” tour.
Receive Our King track listing:

  1. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
  2. Glory In The Highest
  3. Behold The Savior
  4. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  5. Labor Of Love
  6. He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)
  7. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
  8. Receive Our King (feat. Mike Weaver)
  9. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Holy Holy)
  10. Away In A Manager / The Gospel Changes Everything (feat. Maverick Sooter)

THE ROADSHOW 2018

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

THE ROADSHOW 2018

FEATURING ALL-STAR CHRISTIAN MUSIC LINEUP INCLUDING
FOR KING & COUNTRY, MATTHEW WEST, NATALIE GRANT,
BETHEL MUSIC, ZACH WILLIAMS AND SOCIAL CLUB MISFITS

Popular Tour Launches Ninth Year as the Most Entertaining and Affordable
Christian Music Experience for the Whole Family

ADVANCE VIP TICKET PACKAGES ON SALE TODAY AT
TheRoadShowTour.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 23, 2017 – An all-star lineup of some of Christian music’s biggest names will take the stage when THE ROADSHOW embarks on its ninth year in February 2018. Grammy-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY, along with Grammy nominees Matthew West, Natalie Grant and Zach Williams are just some of the chart-topping artists slated to perform this year. As a special treat, popular Dove Award-winning worship ministry Bethel Music will kick off each event, and Miami hip-hop duo Social Club Misfits round out the stylistically diverse mix of music that will appeal to the entire family.

THE ROADSHOW launches Feb. 16, 2018, in Charlottesville, Va., and will hit 23 major market across the U.S. including Tulsa, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Reno, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs and Houston, to name a few. The tour will run through February and March, before wrapping up in Dallas on March 25.

Over the past nine years, THE ROADSHOW has grown to become more than just a concert tour. Each year, thousands of families come together in arenas across the country for an affordable night of fun and excitement for all ages. Part of The Roadshow’s mission is to make it easier for families to create lasting memories together. A $10 general admission ticket price at the door helps make that possible (a few markets may have alternate pricing and/or reserved seating options). Starting today, advance VIP ticket packages are also available – the ROADSHOW UPGRADE ticket and the ROADSHOW EXPERIENCE ticket. These special ticket packages include early entry for premium seat selection, private pre-show artist appearances, exclusive VIP merchandise items and more. For details and ticket links, visit  www.theroadshowtour.com. 

THE ROADSHOW is presented by Compassion International, a Christian child development organization that works to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Founded in 1952, Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to lift children out of spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Compassion partners with more than 6,800 churches in 25 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to over 1.8 million babies, children and young adults. It is the only child sponsorship program to be validated through independent, empirical research. For more information, visit www.compassion.com.
THE ROADSHOW 2018
Dates, markets and venues subject to change without notice. 
February
16 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
17 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center
18 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center
22 – Cape Girardeau, MO – Show Me Center
23 – Tulsa, OK – Mabee Center
24 – Albuquerque, NM – Santa Ana Star Center
25 – Phoenix, AZ – GCU Arena   

March
01 – Henderson, NV – Henderson Pavillion
02 – Stockton, CA – Stockton Arena
03 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
04 – Ontario, CA – Citizens Bank Arena
08 – Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
09 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum
10 – Seattle, WA – Key Arena
11 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
15 – Reno, NV – Reno Events Center
16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverick Center
17 – Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor Arena
18 – Wichita Falls, TX – Kay Yaeger Coliseum
22 – Cypress, TX – Berry Center*†
23 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena
24 – College Station, TX – Reed Arena*
25 – Dallas, TX – College Park Center*†
 * Alternate Ticket Pricing
† Lineup includes Matthew West, Natalie Grant, Bethel Music, Zach Williams and Social Club Misfits

For ticket information, please visit www.TheRoadShowTour.com. 

Humble Beasts’ Beautiful Eulogy New Album WORTHY Out Now

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

HUMBLE BEASTS’ BEAUTIFUL EULOGY NEW ALBUM – WORTHY – AVAILABLE NOW
12-TRACK PROJECT FEAT. GUEST ARTISTS: CITIZENS, KINGS KALEIDOSCOPE AND MORE
BEAUTIFUL EULOGY ON “WORTHY” TOUR BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND
NASHVILLE, TENN. (OCTOBER 24, 2017) – After a three-year hiatus, Humble Beasts’ Beautiful Eulogy has returned with the release of their third studio album, Worthy, available now at iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. The new project is the follow-up to their 2013 release Instruments of Mercy, and it features guest appearances by Citizens, Aaron Strumple, Kings Kaleidoscope, Latifa Alattas (of Paige XCVI), and Art Azurdia. The debut single, “Messiah,” is currently impacting radio now. See below for the lyric video for the new single. 
Celebrating Worthy, the band held a Facebook Live Event hanging out with the fans and gave a special behind the scenes listens of the new songs with stories describing the tracks. In case you missed the event, you can watch it here.
Worthy offers a fresh contemplation of words for which Christians have lost their wonder. But this isn’t your typical vocabulary lesson. It’s an exploration plumbing the depths of meaning found in such rich words that, when gripped, can radically change the way we view and live our lives. In a way that only Beautiful Eulogy can, Worthy features the group’s unique style, blending impeccable sound design with intricately percussive hip-hop. Their innovative approach takes listeners through a vivid cinematic experience, perfectly complementing their poetic and Biblically rich lyrics, leaving listeners in awe of a beautiful Christ in the light of God’s wisdom, honor, and glory.
In support of the release, Beautiful Eulogy will be going on a nationwide “Worthy” tour starting this weekend in Spokane, Washington. Andrew White will join the tour as the opening act. Click here for the tour dates throughout the fall.
ABOUT BEAUTIFUL EULOGY:  Beautiful Eulogy is a Portland, Oregon-based group made up of artists Braille, Odd Thomas and Courtland Urbano. The group introduces a distinct and directive sound that’s driven by a desire to worship and glorify the God of the Bible, based in the context of its members’ hip-hop roots and shaped by influences like electronic music, folk songs and old hymns. Its members enjoy their creative freedom within self-imposed boundaries, by predefining their work’s message, sound, and purpose.

Seven-Time Dove Award Nominee Todd Agnew to Appear on TV’s ‘Bridges’

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

SEVEN-TIME DOVE AWARD NOMINEE TODD AGNEW TO APPEAR ON TV’S ‘BRIDGES’
Chart-Topping Singer/Songwriter & Worship Leader Performs Songs from His New CD, From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew
Singer/songwriter and worship leader Todd Agnew recently joined host Monica Schmelter on the Christian Television Network’s popular lifestyle magazine show, Bridges. Pictured (L to R): Agnew and Schmelter. (Todd Agnew Music photo)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (October 24, 

2017) – Chart-topping, seven-time
Dove Award-nominated singer, songwriter and worship leader Todd Agnew was in Nashville recently, taping an episode of the Christian Television Network’s (CTN) popular lifestyle magazine show, Bridges, with host Monica Schmelter. During the show, Agnew performed the songs, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer” and “Grace Like Rain” from his new album, From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew.
The episode featuring Agnew is scheduled to air on Thursday, October 26, at 9:30 a.m. and again that evening at 8:30 p.m. CST. Bridges is broadcast on CTN affiliate WHTN-TV in the Middle Tennessee region, where the show can be viewed via Charter on Channel 10, Comcast on Channels 21 and 1021, and local antenna on Channel 39. It can also be viewed on Dish on Channel 39, and online via ctntv.org/livestream at the days and times listed above.
“I’ve been a Todd Agnew fan for many years,” says Schmelter. “It was incredible to meet him and hear his heart on worship. I know our viewers will be excited to hear Todd’s latest project,
From Grace to Glory.” 
“It was a joy to be able to share my heart and my music with Monica and the staff and crew of
Bridges,” says Agnew. “I appreciate their boldness and willingness to dig into difficult issues. It’s really conducive for encouraging conversations about faith.”

   

A steady buzz has been surrounding Agnew’s new project since the release of the first single, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer.” Called a “spine tingling new hymn” by UK publication CrossRhythms, the single has gained traction at Christian Soft A/C and INSP radio formats, recently showing up as one of the Most Added songs on Billboard’s Christian Soft A/C chart, and landing in the Top Ten on both the Christian Music Weekly’s (CMW) Worship and INSP charts. Another song from the new project, “When Love Comes to Town” (Agnew’s U2 Cover from the benefit album, In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa) recently landed in the Top Ten on the CMW Country Chart.
Agnew’s studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (where he is nearing completion of his Masters degree) led him to pen “Glory to Our Great Redeemer.” The song reflects Agnew’s deepening spiritual, theological, and musical maturity through the process of getting married, embracing fatherhood, moving to Texas and delving deeper into the formal study of God’s Word at seminary.

“The song talks about ransom, redemption, adoption and more,” Agnew explains. “Our worship grows deeper as we understand more fully all God has done on our behalf.”

“There are certain artists whose voice seems to cut through the clutter of our lives and stop us in our tracks,” says James Riley, VP of Promotions, Shamrock Media Group. “Todd Agnew is one of those artists for me and I’m honored to help bring this new single, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer,” to radio. From the opening moments of the song, you’re engaged. I couldn’t even respond to the email asking if I’d be interested in working it to radio for a while, as I was too busy hitting ‘repeat.’ It’s so great to have Todd back in front of radio!”

For more information about Agnew, “Glory to Our Great Redeemer” and From Grace to Glory: The Music of Todd Agnew, visit toddagnew.com.

Jason Gray Announces CHRISTMAS IS COMING Tour w/Chris August, Hannah Kerr

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates, Tour

PRISON FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER JASON GRAY’S
‘CHRISTMAS IS COMING’ TOUR

FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS CHRIS AUGUST AND HANNAH KERR
Tickets On Sale Now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 23, 2017 – Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Gray will headline the Christmas Is Coming Tour this holiday season, featuring special guests Chris August and Hannah Kerr. Presented by Prison Fellowship International, the Christmas Is Coming Tour hits the road Dec. 1, in Columbia, Mo., and will travel to at least eight cities before wrapping up Dec. 16, in Slayton, Minnesota.

This marks the sixth consecutive year for Gray’s Christmas outing, which has become a seasonal favorite with audiences across the country since the release of his best-selling Christmas project Christmas Stories: Repeat The Sounding Joy. This year’s tour takes its name from the album’s first cut, “Christmas Is Coming,” and will be an evening of Christmas stories, carols and songs.

Tickets for the Christmas Is Coming Tour are on sale now, and a special VIP ticket package is available in most markets, including early entry and a pre-show Q&A with the artists. For up-to-date information and to purchase tickets, visit www.jasongraymusic.com..
CHRISTMAS IS COMING TOUR – 2017
* Dates, markets and venues subject to change without notice. 
Dec 1 – Columbia, MO – Parkade Baptist Church
Dec 2 – Mt. Vernon, IL – Mt. Vernon Township High School
Dec 3 – Fremont, MI – Fremont Wesleyan Church
Dec 8 – Tallahassee, FL – Christian Heritage Church
Dec 13 – Bemidji, MN – The Sanford Center
Dec 14 – Grand Forks, ND – Hope Church
Dec 15 – Waukesha, WI – RiverGlen Christian Church
Dec 16 – Slayton, MN – Lake Sarah Baptist Church
For ticket information and the most up-to-date list of concerts, please visit www.jasongraymusic.com.
ABOUT JASON GRAY
Jason Gray is an award-winning Christian music artist, who is considered one of the most prolific writers in the industry. His latest album, Where The Light Gets In, was released in June 2016 and achieved Top-5 status on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart. His 2014 album Love Will Have The Final Word gave Gray his first No. 1 AC radio hit, “With Every Act Of Love,” which also made the Top 10 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay Chart. Gray’s previous two projects, A Way To See In The Dark and Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, delivered the talented singer/songwriter five Top Five singles in a row, with “Nothing Is Wasted” becoming his first No. 1 single at radio (Inspo). Gray has won two ASCAP Performance Awards, for “More Like Falling In Love” (2011) and “Good To Be Alive” (2012). He remains active on the touring circuit, having shared the stage with such major artists as Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day and TobyMac. Gray headlined his With Every Act Of Love Tour in 2014, along with his popular Christmas Stories Tour from 2012-2016. For more information, please visit www.jasongraymusic.com.
ABOUT CHRIS AUGUST
 Since his debut in 2010, Chris August has been awarded three Dove Awards (Male Vocalist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, New Artist of the Year) has had three No. 1 radio singles, and has toured with TobyMac, MercyMe, Matt Maher, Building 429, KLOVE Christmas and many others. His fourth and most recent full album project, The Maker, released in 2015 and generated a No. 1 for the title cut, “The Maker.” Chris is currently finalizing a release for early 2018 on Fervent/Word Records. For more information, visit www.chrisaugustmusic.com.
ABOUT HANNAH KERR
 As the first artist signed to Black River Christian, Hannah Kerr’s Christmas EP, Emmanuel, just released on Oct. 20, featuring six tracks with two originals both co-written by Kerr. Kerr’s newest single “Warrior” from her debut full-length album titled Overflow, produced by Sawyer Brown’s lead singer and Casting Crowns’ producer Mark Miller, is climbing the charts. Overflow has been streamed over 3 million times and also includes the Top 25 hit “Radiate.” The success of Overflow and her constant touring has allowed “Warrior” to become a recognizable fan favorite and it has been streamed over 2 million times. The new single, “Warrior,” as well as a pop-infused “Warrior (Battle Cry Remix),” are available now at all digital retailers and streaming services. Kerr has toured with such major artists as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Building 429, Jonny Diaz, and Matt Hammitt, as well as sharing the stage with for KING & COUNTRY, Newsboys, and Kari Jobe. For more information, please visit www.HannahKerrMusic.com.
ABOUT PRISON FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL
Prison Fellowship International is the largest, most extensive association of national Christian ministries working in the criminal justice field. Founded in 1979 by former Nixon aide Charles Colson, Prison Fellowship International is dedicated to communicating the redemptive love and transforming power of Jesus Christ by mobilizing 45,000 volunteers to help alleviate the suffering of prisoners and their families, and advance restorative justice in 120 countries. Since 1983, PFI has been in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Prison Fellowship International helps rescue children of prisoners–the innocent victims of crime–by pairing them with dedicated caseworkers who monitor and ensure their safety, health, education, and spiritual and emotional well-being. PFI’s Child Sponsorship Program connects caring sponsors with each child, further building the one-to-one connection, to provide love and community to children who are too often forgotten. For more information about Prison Fellowship International, visit www.pfi.org.

Grammy Winner John Schlitt Returns with a New Season of His Syndicated Classic Christian Rock Radio Show, ‘Live It Loud’

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

GRAMMY WINNER JOHN SCHLITT RETURNS WITH A NEW SEASON OF HIS SYNDICATED CLASSIC CHRISTIAN ROCK RADIO SHOW, LIVE IT LOUD
Gospel Music Hall of Famer Heads Back Behind the Microphone for a Second Season of Exclusive Interviews with Christian Rock Pioneers
The second season of Grammy winner John Schlitt’s innovative syndicated radio show, Live It Loud, kicks off this week with an interview with Michael Sweet, lead singer and guitarist of the legendary, platinum-selling metal band, Stryper. (Glenn Sweitzer at Fresh Film + Design photo) 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 20,  
2017) – Legendary rock vocalist, Grammy and Dove Award-winning GMA Hall of Famer John Schlitt launches the second season of his innovative syndicated radio show, Live It Loud, this week with an exclusive interview with Michael Sweet, lead singer and guitarist of legendary, platinum-selling metal band, Stryper.
Sweet will share the struggles of breaking into Christian music and the personal heartbreaks he has experienced during the first two Live It Loud shows of the new season, which will be dedicated to the music and history of Stryper.
“Michael and I had always known each other, but touring together this summer in Brazil was an amazing opportunity to get to know his heart,” says Schlitt. “I hope I can communicate that to all of the Live It Loud listeners.”
The Live It Loud program is syndicated by the NRT (New Release Today) Radio Syndication Network and is aired on numerous radio stations and online outlets from coast to coast. The show features Schlitt’s unique perspective on songs from the early days of Christian rock, along with exclusive interviews with the songwriters and performers who championed the music that changed a generation for Christ.
Each hour-long episode of Live It Loud includes a mix of classic Christian rock songs, along with interviews with the artists and writers who created them. Schlitt also offers a brief devotion and shares a story about a person or organization that is “living it loud” for the Kingdom.
The show’s first season included interviews with such Christian rock pioneers as Rick Cua, Phil Keaggy, Geoff Moore, Eddie DeGarmo (DeGarmo and Key), Rick Florian and Billy Smiley (Whiteheart), Bob Farrell (Farrell and Farrell), Bob Hartman and John Lawry (Petra), John Elefante (Mastedon and mainstream group Kansas), David Huff (David and the Giants) and video producer Stephen Yake.
“When we first heard of the opportunity to work with John Schlitt, our answer was immediately ‘yes,'” says Kevin McNeese, director of the NRT Radio Syndication Network. “John has decades of experience in the industry and brings unmatched energy and passion to any conversation he’s engaged in. To hear him sit down and talk with other creatives that have had tremendous impact on Christian music’s history is…a special treat, week in and week out. We’re honored to be bringing his show to radio and add Live It Loud to our growing catalog of quality, free programming for radio.”
“Live It Loud has been a fascinating experience for me so far,” says Schlitt. “I wanted to find out from my artist friends how God called them and what keeps them going after years of ministry and creating music. Many of their stories have never been told like this. It has been a great encouragement to me, and I hope our listeners have been blessed as well. With the upcoming second season of Live It Loud, I’m excited to once again honor those who paved the way for the next generation of Christian artists, and to introduce a new generation to some of the greatest rock music on the planet! The message in these songs still has the power to change people’s lives.”
Live It Loud is a project of John Schlitt Ministries. For more encouragement to live your faith out loud, Schlitt invites fans to visit the Live It Loud devotions page on his website, located at johnschlittministries.org. For more information, visit johnschlittministries.org or email questions to ministry@johnschlittministries.org.
Stations can sign up to air Live It Loud for free at nrtsyndication.com.

GOTEE RECORDS’ RYAN STEVENSON WINS HIS FIRST DOVE AWARD

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates


“EYE OF THE STORM” NAMED “POP/CONTEMPORARY SONG OF THE YEAR”
ON TOUR THIS FALL WITH MERCYME; SPRING 2018 ON TOBYMAC’S HITS DEEP TOUR

Ryan Stevenson performs “Eye of the Storm” with GabeReal at the 48th Annual Dove Awards this week
NASHVILLE, TENN. (OCTOBER 19, 2017) Gotee Records’ Ryan Stevenson was honored with his first GMA Dove Award earlier this week at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Stevenson received the “Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year” award for his record-breaking single “Eye of the Storm,” which he also performed with GabeReal of TobyMac’s DiverseCity band during the main broadcast taping of the awards’ show. The GMA Dove Awards were held live Tuesday night to a sell-out crowd in Nashville, Tennessee at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. The show will air on TBN Sunday, October 22 at 8pm CT.
“What an honor to be here with all of these songwriters and recognizing these amazing songs,” shared Ryan Stevenson during his acceptance speech. “I’m so thankful that songs sneak past us and our boundaries and penetrate to the heart. I just want to encourage everybody to be bold, speak out about your brokenness, speak out about things that are actually going on in your life because that is what makes what we are doing special and sets people free – that is our testimony that truly starts revival. We are all trying to speak out what is going on inside of us and to say Holy Spirit come rest in this place and use us.”
“Eye of the Storm” was No. 1 for 16 total weeks in 2016 including nine weeks at Billboard’s Christian Airplay/Audience and 14 consecutive weeks at Billboard’s Christian AC and was listed as the No. 2 Billboard Christian AC song of 2016. It was also nominated for two 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards as well as a 2017 Billboard Music Awards for “Top Christian Song.”
Stevenson’s follow-up to the award-winning song and current radio single, “The Gospel” has been a Top 5 Billboard Christian Airplay and Christian AC single for the last five weeks. The song has more than four million streams on Pandora, over two million streams on Spotify, and the lyric video has crossed over 1.5 million views on YouTube. 
Currently fans can catch Stevenson on tour with MercyMe, followed by a tour in November with Peter Furler and a Christmas tour in December with Unspoken. It has been recently announced that he will be on the 2018 TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour. Click here to see all of Ryan Stevenson’s upcoming tour dates.
ABOUT RYAN STEVENSON:
Following a seven-year stint as a paramedic, Pacific Northwest native Ryan Stevenson signed an exclusive agreement with Gotee Records in 2013 after capturing TobyMac’s attention by co-writing the No. 1 and Grammy® nominated single “Speak Life,” His first recording for the label was the Holding Nothing Back EP in 2013, which garnered the Top 25 single “Holding Nothing Back. This was followed by 2015’s full-length album Fresh Start which featured the No. 1 radio single “Eye of the Storm”. With three No. 1 singles (two as an artist and one as a co-writer), a GRAMMY® nomination, ASCAP honors and major tour bills with the likes of TobyMac, Newsboys and Matt Maher, among others, Ryan has already distinguished himself as a rare talent whose unique perspective guides his honest lyrics and sonic sensibilities.

Bernie Herms – GMA Dove Awards

Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

BERNIE HERMS NAMED PRODUCER OF THE YEAR AND SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – NON ARTIST AT THE 48TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 18, 2017) – Bernie Herms won Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year – Non Artist at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards on Monday night. Herms now has a career total of 10 GMA Dove Awards, including back to back wins in the Producer of the Year category. These wins capped off a record year for the multi-genre hitmaker, who also received the BMI Christian Music Songwriter of the Year Award and won a GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song earlier this year.

“I’m honored and humbled to be recognized by my peers in this way,” Herms said. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the Christian music community, which honestly is a lot less industry, and a whole lot more family. It’s a gift I’m very grateful for.”

Bernie Herms is an award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer, who has worked with artists such as Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Hillary Scott (of Lady Antebellum), Barbra Streisand, Natalie Grant, Casting Crowns, Danny Gokey, David Foster, Brad Paisley, Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, and many more.

His stratospheric production and songwriting career includes highlights such as 30 #1s in the U.S. and many multinational #1 hits. He won a 2017 GRAMMY® for Hillary Scott’s “Thy Will.” He has won 10 GMA Dove Awards, including Producer of the Year (2009, 2016, 2017) and Song of the Year. He was named the 2017 BMI Christian Songwriter of the year.

Some of his recent projects include Hillary Scott’s GRAMMY® winning #1 single, “Thy Will” (14 consecutive weeks at #1), Barbra Streisand’s GRAMMY® nominated and #1 debuting album, “Partners,” Natalie Grant’s #1 debuting album, “Be One,” and Danny Gokey’s #1 debuting album, “Rise.” After the success of producing Josh Groban’s GRAMMY® nominated album, “Stages,” Bernie is back in the studio working on Groban’s next two project.

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Oct 24, 2017 Artist Updates

MERCYME TAKES HOME ARTIST OF THE YEAR, ZACH WILLIAMS NAMED NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR DURING THE 48TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS
 
REBA McENTIRE TAKES HOME HER FIRST DOVE AWARD AND CLOSES OUT THE EVENING WITH A POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Tune in to TBN on Sunday, October 22 at 8 p.m. CST to see this year’s awards
 
The legendary Pat Boone recognized with SoundExchange’s Fair Play Award

MercyMe takes home Artist of the Year award at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards on October 17, 2017 in Nashville. Photo: Grant Exline

Zach Williams named New Artist of the Year at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards on October 17, 2017 in Nashville. Photo: Grant Exline

Reba McEntire took home her first Dove Award at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards on October 17, 2017 in Nashville. Photo: Jamie Gilliam
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 17, 2017) – Tonight, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) handed out honors in 39 categories at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards plus special industry recognitions at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Kari Jobe and Tasha Cobb Leonard hosted the sold-out show and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on October 22 at 8 p.m. CST. Visit www.doveawards.com for more information.    
MercyMe was named Artist of the Year and Zach Williams took home New Artist of the Year. Gospel music legend Pat Boone received the SoundExchange Fair Play Award. From first-time nominees to legends, the all-star lineup came together for one of Gospel and Christian music’s most memorable nights.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
MercyMe, Fair Trade Services
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Zach Williams, Provident Label Group
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“What A Beautiful Name” (writers) Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood, (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Casting Crowns, Provident Label Group
GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
CeCe Winans, Pure Springs Gospel
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST):
Bart Millard 
BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Sing It Now: Songs of Faith and Hope: Reba McEntire (producer) Reba McEntire, Jay DeMarcus, Doug Sisemore
RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
The Waiting Room: Trip Lee, (producers) Gabriel Azucena, James Foye III, John McNeil, Joel McNeil, Alex Median, Allen Swoope, Almondo Cresso, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny, Tyshane Thompson
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
HARDLOVE – NEEDTOBREATHE, (producers) NEEDTOBREATHE, Joe Levine, Dave Tozer, Ed Cash, Ido Zmishlany
POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Lifer – MercyMe (producers) Ben Glover, David Garcia
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Resurrection – Joseph Habedank, (producer) Wayne Haun
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL/URBAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Let Them Fall In Love – CeCe Winans, (producers) Alvin Love III, Tommy Sims 
WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Never Lose Sight – Chris Tomlin, (producers) Ross Copperman, Jeremy Edwardson, Ed Cash
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
Bernie Herms
INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR:
The Shack – (directors) Stuart Hazeldine (producers) Netter Productions, Summit Entertainment
See full list of winners here: http://doveawards.com/2017-winners
Select quotes from the evening:
“I want to just say that of all the names that get honored tonight, there is a name that is more powerful and more beautiful, and it is the name of Jesus.” – Hillsong Worship
Something I’ve come to realize in my life in the last few years is that worship is more about seeing than singing. It’s having your eyes open to the grace of God, the mercy of God, the goodness of God and the holiness of God. I always thought that I just helped people sing with my songs, but I realized that they were really trying to help people see the goodness of God.” – Chris Tomlin
“Christian music saved my life and it means the world to us, means the world to me.” – Bart Millard
“I am so happy to be doing what I’m doing for the Kingdom.” – Tamela Mann
Official images were provided by Jamie Gilliam and Grant Exline for Lipscomb University:
48th Annual GMA Dove Awards – Pre Tel, Red Carpet Arrivals, Show
About GMA:
Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Latin and more. The GMA community includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.  
About the Trinity Broadcasting Network:
Trinity Broadcasting Network is the world’s largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 30 global networks. As the world’s most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the Trinity Broadcasting Family of Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

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