New Music

Here are a few new releases to share with you...

GRAMMY-nominated worship leader Kari Jobe has announced the release date for her upcoming album. THE BLESSING, recorded live at The Belonging Co in Nashville, TN, is set to drop October 23rd. "I’m really excited about this season and getting to share everything on this album with you," Jobe shared on social media.

In March, before the world was overcome with the pandemic, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship gathered together to write "The Blessing" track, releasing it just days later via YouTube with the live video that now has more than 28 million views. We talking about this release at length earlier this year.

"I have cried so many times as I’ve watched different people all over the world declaring the blessing over their families, their churches and their nations," Jobe said on the impact of "The Blessing." "God is a God of His word and this song is straight from scripture. I love how He never changes and is always with us and for us. That brings so much peace, especially in a season of disappointment, uncertainty and fear like we have all been waking through this year. 'The Blessing' is truth that we can declare daily over our lives, families, and others. So grateful."

Jobe is planning to drop four singles ahead of the full album release. Listeners can get a taste of her new music with "First Love" released last week. The  video also features "Embers" and "Obsession" ft. Cody Carnes.

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If you are a fan of more hardcore rock, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Skillet delivered what Cryptic Rock called an "epic" deluxe project, VICTORIOUS: THE AFTERMATH (Atlantic) last week. The collection features all twelve original tracks from 2019s Victorious, plus eight additional tracks, including two brand new unreleased songs, and 5 reimagined songs. Of the brand new tracks is "Dead Man Walking," a favorite of lead-singer John Cooper, and for which the band released a 'Marvel-esque' lyric video.

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Christian radio hitmakers 7eventh Time Down release their new single last week, titled "Questions". The Kentucky natives 7eventh Time Down first catapulted into the spotlight with “Just Say Jesus,” the hit title-cut from their 2013 sophomore set which spent a total of 52 consecutive weeks on Christian radio charts. In addition, the band's multi-week #1, “God Is On The Move,” was one of 2016's most played singles at Christian radio, according to Billboard. Comprised of lead vocalist Mikey Howard, drummer Austin Miller, bassist Cliff Williams and guitarist Scoop Roberts.  Check out their latest release...