50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards for 2019's awards show in October. Lauren Daigle leads artist nominations with six, followed by for KING & COUNTRY and Kirk Franklin with five. Crowder, Phil Wickham, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and TobyMac each honored with four nods. Top nominated writer/producer Wayne Haun scored 10 nominations.

Andy Mineo’s ‘Work In Progress’ Due August 23

Christian rapper Andy Mineo is set to crack open the vault and release Work In Progress: a 12 track mixtape comprised of raw, unmastered and alternate versions of songs recorded over the years. The long-awaited project will be released on Friday, August 23rd.

Author Jefferson Bethke to Release New Book

According to New York Times bestselling author Jefferson Bethke, the hustle is killing us. It's sapping us of meaning, purpose, and emotional and spiritual health. In his groundbreaking new book, To Hell with the Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an Overworked, Overspent, and Overconnected World, Bethke provides readers with helpful ways they can shift their focus from the hustle of over-connectivity to living a life that’s full of purpose and meaning.

Christian EDM Vets Jesus Loves Electro Make Nashville Debut

As genre lines begin to meld together, more and more producers are welcoming the sonic textures of high-energy EDM (Electronic Dance Music), taking advantage of an opportunity to break the CCM mold and push into industry territory that’s seemingly brand new for everyone....Everyone, that is, except for Christian EDM veterans Jesus Loves Electro.

Christian Music Veteran Launches Kickstand Entertainment

Christian music industry veteran Shane Boyd has launched Kickstand Entertainment, a full-service artist management firm specializing in faith-based talent. Initial signings to the Kickstand Entertainment roster include singer/songwriter/producer Carter Frodge, signed to Fair Trade Music Publishing, and Billboard Christian Hot AC/CHR hitmaker Joel Vaughn.