Archive for February, 2012

Kutless Debuts at No. 1 on iTunes Christian Chart with Believer

This week BEC Recordings’ proudly releases the new studio project from Kutless, Believer, which debuted and currently is No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Albums chart. Touted as the best Kutless release yet, Believer has produced a widely popular and touching radio single, “Carry Me To The Cross.” This single is in the Top 10 [...]

SAMESTATE’s Debut Album Out Today!

On the heels of its breakthrough hit single “Hurricane” and tours with Fireflight and Hawk Nelson, SAMESTATE releases its debut album, The Alignment, everywhere today.  It’s available wherever you buy music including iTunes, Amazon and your favorite Christian retailer. An advance review in European publication Cross Rhythms states, “The musicianship is excellent . . . singer Dalton Diehl has [...]

Matthew West Invites Listeners to Share in New Record & Announces Spring Tour with Casting Crowns

In a note posted originally to fans, two-time GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West is once again extending an invite for people to submit their stories for his new album slated to debut in the fall of this year. After receiving over 10,000 personal stories from all over the globe for his 2010 project The Story of Your Life, the acclaimed singer/songwriter [...]

Sent By Ravens Release Sophomore Album Today

Tooth & Nail Records’ Sent By Ravens is proud to release their sophomore label album, Mean What You Say, today.  This album is a follow-up to their 2010 breakout hit, Our Graceful Words, which debuted at No. 34 on Billboard Heatseekers Chart. Already the album has debuted on the Rock iTunes chart at No. 5 [...]

Aaron Gillespie Releases Live EP Today, Echo Your Song

It has been nearly a year since Aaron Gillespie released his solo worship project Anthem Song to rave reviews and sales success. Today he follows up to this well received project with the release of an EP Echo Your Song (Live) on BEC Recordings. This six-song EP features songs from Anthem Song, two Hillsong covers [...]

Roadside Attractions Set To Release Blue Like Jazz, the Much-Anticipated Film Adaptation of Donald Miller’s New York Times Best-Selling Book

Roadside Attractions has acquired all U.S. rights to the film BLUE LIKE JAZZ. Directed and co-written by Steve Taylor (THE SECOND CHANCE) the film will have its World Premiere in the Narrative Spotlight section at the 2012 South-by-Southwest Film Festival before opening in theatres on April 13th. Lionsgate will handle all ancillaries including DVD, VOD [...]

John Waller and Sean Spicer Dove Nominations

Nashville-based film company City of Peace Films and indie record label City of Peace Media have received two Dove Award nominations in the Short Form Music Video of the Year category with “As For Me And My House” by John Waller and “A Thousand Generations” by Sean Spicer with Tilly Cryar. Dustin Marcellino directed and [...]

Maranatha! Music Receives GMA Dove Award Nods

Maranatha! Music received Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards nominations announced during a press conference held in Atlanta, Ga. and was recognized in three album of the year categories. “Maranatha! Music is honored to be recognized by the GMA for three incredible albums released this past year,” said Randy Alward, president and CEO of Maranatha! [...]

Natalie Grant Raises $60,000 for Abolition International

Last Sunday on February 26, recent Dove Female Vocalist nominee Natalie Grant and The JOY FM’s morning show host, heard in Tampa and Atlanta, Carmen Brown, along with 132 team members laced up their tennis shoes and ran 13.1 miles for freedom in the 2012 Disney ? Princess Marathon in Orlando, FL. Together, “Team Freedom” [...]

New Collection Celebrates Decade of Music From Grammy Award Winner Israel Houghton

Over the past decade, Israel Houghton has amassed a legion of fans while blasting down musical barriers and drawing together people of all ages, races and cultures through worship.  On March 6, Integrity Music celebrates the past 10 years of Houghton’s music and ministry with Decade, a two-disc collection that includes 26 of his best-loved [...]

Matt Redman and LZ7’s Powerful New Single, “Twenty Seven Million,” To Be Released Worldwide on February 28

Award-winning songwriter and renowned leader Matt Redman, along with LZ7, will release his powerful new single, “ Twenty Seven Million,”on February 28. Available for purchase on iTunes ® and all major digital retailers, “Twenty Seven Million” was written by Matt and Beth Redman with Lindz and Lucy West (LZ7) to raise awareness against human trafficking [...]

Nine Lashes Splashes Onto The Billboard Heat Seekers Chart with Label Debut

Last week, Tooth & Nails’ newest signing Nine Lashes debuted their album, World We View, to stellar reviews and fan response.  This buzz band also debuted on the iTunes Rock chart last week peaking at No. 7 in addition to No. 5 on the Bilboard Heat Seekers chart and No. 3 on the Rock/Alternative charts [...]

Bluetree Releases Anticipated Sophomore Album Kingdom May 8

After serving up the stirring reminder of how God’s light still shines, even in the darkest of places, like Thailand’s Red Light district where congregational favorite “God of the City” was born, Bluetree is back with Kingdom, releasing May 8 on Exchange Media. Inspired by what singer, primary songwriter and Bluetree founding member Aaron Boyd [...]

John Mark McMillan launches “Mighty Raucous Evening” Tour March 8

Enigmatic singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan launches the 25-city “The Economy Class Spring Tour: A Mighty Raucous Evening with John Mark McMillan and Friends” that follows the fall release of his widely acclaimed and commercially successful sophomore album, Economy. Available on Integrity Music and distributed by Provident and RED/Sony, McMillan’s Economy became a Top 20 iTunes® [...]

Jeremy Camp Celebrates 25 Number 1 Radio Singles and Number Ones Collection Release on March 13

Since the release of his debut album (Stay) in 2002, BEC Recordings’ Jeremy Camp has had an outstanding career with 25 No. 1 radio singles across all formats, four RIAA Gold-selling studio albums, including that debut, a GRAMMY® nominated project and many more accolades. To celebrate his ten years as an influential artist impacting lives, [...]

Point of Grace Launches New Lifestyle and Music Radio Show, “Graceful Living”

Multi-platinum selling trio, Point of Grace (Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino, Denise Jones), is launching a new lifestyle and music radio show entitled “Graceful Living,” in support of the group’s ongoing platform to encourage others through their music and authentic lifestyle. The weekly show will be syndicated through KMG Networks, with advertising sales being handled by [...]