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Each week, dozens of singles and a handful of projects are released in the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) and Urban Soul spaces. Below, we listen to a few highlights and list the rest for your own discovery. As always, follow our New Christian Rap & Hip Hop playlist on Spotify and Apple Music to listen to all the latest. The What If Project by Phathom Phathom is a Korean American recording artist and producer[...]Read MoreChristian Music Articles and Interview At NewReleaseToday

Steve Bridgmon is a Kentucky-born, Nashville-based country artist with a passion for ministry and a voice that reaches far beyond his hometown roots. With 15 Top 10 singles—six of which have reached No. 1—and 12 nominations from the Inspirational Country Music Association, Bridgmon continues to use his platform to inspire and uplift others. His journey has not been without heartache, but through it all, he has discovered purpose, healing, and a deeper faith. In this interview with NewReleaseToday, Steve shares […]

We’re experiencing a season of praise anthems in Christian music. It’s biblical. In the book of Psalms, there are many songs of God’s people celebrating Him during times of rejoicing and thanksgiving. But do you know what other kinds of songs are in the Psalms? Songs that praise God during times of pain and hardship.    Songs of praise emerge after navigating difficult experiences and waiting on God to respond. Neither praise song is better or worse than the other. […]

New Centricity recording artist Rachel Purcell started writing songs as a teen and played in the high school marching band. She always loved a good pop melody, but her aspirations were only as big as those of her church choir. “I came to know God really in the middle of college,” Purcell shares. College was also where she began seriously honing her craft, writing and performing her original music around town.    She experienced heartbreak a few times, and those heartbreak songs […]

When I heard emerging contemporary artist Jon Reddick perform this song in concert a few months ago, it immediately got my attention. The crowd was electric as he led us in declaring our faith and hope in Jesus, even in the face of something that often tries to cripple us every day—fear. Let's look at this song and how God helps us overcome fear. "No fear (no fear)/No fear (no fear)/The mighty power of Jesus is fighting for me here (fighting for me)/No fear […]

The Newsboys have been among Christian music's most consistent bands for decades. Starting 40 years ago in Australia, the band has released music consistently since the late 1980s, a feat few other bands or artists in Christian music can claim. They gained considerable popularity in the early 1990s and have maintained it ever since. Michael Tait has recently stepped down as the lead singer, with fellow bandmate Adam Agee stepping in. As the Tait era approaches, we highlight some of the […]

Contemporary artist Hannah Kerr’s powerful single, “Changed,” marks a defining moment in her music career. With its uplifting message and emotionally resonant lyrics, the song captures the beauty of spiritual transformation and the freedom that comes with following Christ.    Anchored by a soaring melody and Hannah’s signature rich vocals, “Changed” speaks directly to anyone who has wrestled with shame, regret, or the lie that they are too far gone to be redeemed.    The lyrics confidently declare that grace […]