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Winter Jam has announced one of their biggest contests ever, the Roadie For A Day contest. The Grand Prize Winner will have the coveted opportunity to stand sidestage and watch the full show and will also receive a backstage tour, bus tour, a free Winter Jam 2020 Merch Pack, and 2 Jam Nation Ultimate Access Passes which, among other benefits, includes a meet & greet with Crowder.

Matthew Parker is releasing his first-ever Christmas music album titled Irwin's Christmas Collection on DREAM Records. Self-produced, this comedic take on the holidays pays homage to Parker’s experiences growing up in Michigan with a big family.

1K Phew, the up and coming Christian rapper, has released a new mixtape, What’s Understood 2. The 13-track project is now available for purchase and streaming across all DSPs here.

North Point InsideOut, a musical expression of worship from North Point Ministries' seven churches in Atlanta, GA, released its acclaimed Abundantly More EP from North Point Music and Centricity Music in August of 2019. The band is currently on tour with Jordan Feliz, and embarked on a radio tour to support the single “Wide Open” featuring North Point InsideOut vocalist Clay Finnesand.

Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth will hit the road for the first time together for A Night with the Chapmans, an eight-city tour presented by Compassion LIVE. A Night with the Chapmans will be a night filled with music, laughter, and memories. Fans can expect to hear their favorite songs from Steven Curtis Chapman, along with stories and family memories shared by him and Mary Beth.

Pastor Greg Laurie has posted this video on his YouTube channel, where he shares his thoughts on what we should think about the recent conversion of rapper Kanye West and the question of "should we trust this conversion?" "Is it for real?"

Multi-Platinum Christian rock band Skillet continues to rake in more RIAA certifications with “Monster” being certified 3x Platinum and "Hero" receiving 2x Platinum certification. "Monster" remains one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time with over 3 billion global audio streams.

Kanye West made a surprise appearance last Friday on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his new IMAX movie and new album Jesus is King, and he talks about the transformation he has made over the past year, embracing Christianity.

GMA President & Executive Director, Jackie Patillo, has sent out a response regarding Kirk Franklin's recent social media post in which he expressed his frustration and disappointment with TBN's decision to edit out parts of his acceptance speech at this year's Dove Awards for the broadcast of the show.

Christian music/Gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently posted a video on his social media to announce that he has “made the decision—after prayer, consultation with my team and my pastor Dr. Tony Evans—to not attend any events affiliated with or for the Dove Awards, GMA or TBN until tangible plans are put in place to protect and champion diversity.”