How can a choir which started out with only 9 members go on to sing at the US 2013 Presidential Inauguration? How can a group who do not even read music get to sing at the Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and Madison Square Garden? How can choir music, which some have even deemed as passé, go on to win 9 Grammy Awards and multiple Dove Awards?
moreIt's only a matter before Jesus Christ is brought to the dance floor. With EDM (electronic dance music) being so popular amongst youngsters circa the early 2010s, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that Jesus deserves the best of EDM too.
moreNo one can ever build picket fences around God's Word. Once known as an impenetrable impasse of Muslim hegemony, now the Gospel has made mind-boggling inroads into Indonesia. One evidence of such triumphant is the 12,000 member church Jakarta Praise Community Church where Sidney Mohede serves as the network pastor.
more"I hope our music doesn't give anyone simple answers or dogmas, but opens their hearts to something more beautiful than they could possibly represent with words." This is the aspirations The Brilliance (comprising of John Arndt & David Gungor) has for their brand new Integrity Music debut "Brother." And true to their mandate, "Brother" isn't your typical worship album.
moreThere's a sentimental streak in Brandon Heath that puts a familial warmth to his music that is conspicuously missing from that of his peers. For his previous non-seasonal recording, Heath taps into his childhood memories as he allows his grandparents' Appalachian home to be the muse for his 2012 "Blue Mountain" disc. Now almost three years down the track, Heath celebrates 20 years since he first made his commitment to follow Christ.
moreDarlene Zschech singlehandedly opened the way for the rise of prominent recording female worship leaders. Prior to Zschech, Integrity Music only had on its roster men such as Paul Baloche, Marty Nystrom and Don Moen. But the imprint, which has always made it its mandate to service the church with her woship repertoire, took a chance with a suburban Australian church named Hillsong Church and its worship pastor Darlene Zschech.
moreIf Cece Winans and Yolanda Adams ever disciple a protégé, it has to be Benita Farmer. Possessing a suave R&B ease, Farmer like Winans and Adams has an inviting way of drawing even non-believers to her sonic palette without sounding threatening or "church-y." Her rich yet jazzy alto calls to mind soul divas such as Chante Moore and to some extend Sade.
moreIn a genre where many performing artists are silver-haired baby boomers, the Erwins are a breath of fresh air. Ranging from ages between 14 and 22, the Erwins bring a youthful zest and promise to Southern Gospel Music that is so much needed. Yet, traditionalists have nothing to fear.
moreWhen Crystal Aikin dropped her jaw to sing Cece Winans' "Alabaster Box" almost 7 years ago on the first season of "Sunday Best," you know she's the winner. Her ability to succor the lower notes for its deep spiritual meaning and her ability to soar her higher notes with a worshipful gaze are all qualities that truly set Aikin apart.
moreThree singles deep already, now Capital Records has finally released Camp's most anticipated new release "I Will Follow." Every single that has come out of the chute prepping for the album's release has been eagerly devoured by radio and fans. In fact, at the time of writing, Camp's "He Knows" has already crack top 10 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. And it looks like there's no stopping "He Knows" from cracking top 5. If you have taken a fancy to Camp's radio singles hitherto, you'll love this new release.
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