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Matthew West's multifaceted company Story House Collective officially announces a new joint venture with Essential Music Publishing today (12/13). As part of this exciting partnership, songwriter and producer Matt Armstrong has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Story House and Essential Music Publishing. Additionally, Armstrong will serve in a dual role as A&R for Story House, aiding in the discovery and development of emerging writers and artists.

GRAMMY®-Award-winning group Elevation Worship was named the winner of this year’s Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) for “Top Christian Artist,” “Top Christian Album (CAN YOU IMAGINE?)” and “Top Christian Song (“Praise”). Elevation Worship was one of four artists awarded three wins last night. With this year’s wins, Elevation Worship has five career BBMAs. The awards honor the year’s biggest artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters across multiple genres, as determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts.

Charles Billingsley has released the new single, “Celebrate Me Home” - a beautiful holiday tribute to the iconic Kenny Loggins classic. The track was produced and arranged by Scotty Wilbanks, a GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove Award-winning producer and the keyboard player for Luke Bryan and Third Day.

Christian singer/songwriter and American Idol alum Rachel Hale will debut her new song, “Louder”at the NCAA Cure Bowl, December 20, 2024.

Caleb Yetton and Steele Crosswhite from The Rock Music, a collective of Spirit-led, Christ-centered worshippers flourishing for more than two decades as a ministry of The Rock Church in Salt Lake City, stopped by the CCM Cafe. Enjoy this acoustic performance of the Christmas classic 'Joy To The World.'

Centricity Music, the No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, signs Muscle Shoals, AL native, songwriter and dynamic vocalist Rachel Purcell to an exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract.

Country singer-songwriter Becca Bowen is showcasing her gospel roots in the new Christmas track “This Christmas.” Co-written by Becca, Sal Oliveri, who also served as producer, as well Amber Obrien and Todd Twining, Becca describes the songwriting process as a profound “God moment,” with the lyrics coming together seamlessly in hopes of uplifting those experiencing adversity.

Acclaimed Christian band Newsboys is wrapping up 2024 with a series of groundbreaking achievements, including new music, record-breaking streaming success, and a full schedule of performances across the country.

Curb Records band Sidewalk Prophets drops convicting ballad “I Apologize” today (12/6) — listen HERE. As their final release of 2024, “I Apologize” continues the group’s journey toward their fifth studio album, Looking Up, arriving Feb. 14, 2025.

Curb Records recording artist Steven Malcolm calls on Mike Teezy for his latest high-powered release, “Stick And Move,” sharing a message of faith and resilience.