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Life.Church and Dream Records have announced the release of "I Won't Move," the latest single from Oklahoma-based Life.Church Worship. This powerful track combines the beautiful sound of the Nashville String Machine and the heartfelt lyrics of an intimate conversation with God. The song’s message can be summed up by the line, “I won’t take a single step till I hear your voice, I surrender.”

T.J. Martell Foundation—the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer—honored Amy Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala. The foundation topped their fundraising record at the 2020 gala surpassing $1 million.

Selfie Dad, a faith comedy film for the whole family, is set to premiere nationwide June 12 with a seriously funny story of a dissatisfied dad facing a midlife crisis risking everything to become a YouTube comedy sensation. Along the way, he discovers those self-pursuits can’t match the joy of knowing God through the Bible.

April Potter, President of the April Potter Agency has announced the addition of multi-award recipient singer/songwriter Riley Harrison Clark to its roster. April Potter Agency will be handling all booking and management for Riley.

Hope for the Heart’s “Hope in the Night” was honored today during the National Religious Broadcasters Convention with the NRB Radio Impact Award in recognition of the late-night, call-in radio program’s kingdom-level impact on Americans. Hosted by biblical counselor, speaker and author June Hunt, “Hope in the Night” has offered real people with real problems real encouragement and solutions from God’s Word for 25 years.

Getty's announce Sing! 2020: The Scriptures! Join over 12,000 pastors, church leaders and musicians for this three-day event, focused on deep theology, timeless artistry, and teaching congregations, will look at how the songs of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, shape the way we think about worship in churches and homes.

Pairing theologically rich lyrics with soaring melodies, Peoria, Illinois-based Grace Worship draws on its 150-year church history (Grace Presbyterian Church) to bring a multi-generational focus to Christ Be All. Releasing April 24 and available for preorder now from Grace Worship The Fuel Music, this worship team’s debut EP is centered on Jesus' prayer in John 17 for the body to be “one” and honors the rich heritage of Christian music hymnody while incorporating modern anthemic choruses and pop hooks.

Internationally recognized Christian music worship band Planetshakers recorded its new single, “SO GOOD,” last month along with 30,000 people during a “Praise Party” at SMART Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. “SO GOOD,” is available now at iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, Google Music and additional digital, streaming and physical retail outlets.

Getty Music is set to release part two of its The Life of Christ Quintology on February 21, 2020. The title of the EP is Passion, and its focus is on the completion of the Minstry of Christ with his passion and death. The EP is a collection of recordings from last summer's Getty Music Worship Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Songs were recorded in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena as well as the legendary Grand Ole Opryhouse.

Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers recorded its new single, “SO GOOD,” last month along with 30,000 people during a “Praise Party” at SMART Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. Rel...