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Natalie Layne, one of the newest artists on Centricity Music, has quickly made a name for herself in the contemporary Christian music (CCM) scene with her standout debut hit singles "Amen," "Fragile," and "Grateful For" from her full-length album All Joy. With her fresh musical style and heartfelt lyrics, Natalie has captured the attention of both fans and industry professionals alike. I've been married for 30 years and have three young daughters, and Natalie's album has truly ministered to me […]

Have you ever wondered why we praise God? Christian pop artist Blanca's song “Worthy” is a great way to learn about that. If you read Bible passages like Revelation 4-5, which describe what it’s like when the angels and believers in heaven worship God, you'll see them use this word, “worthy.” We praise God and give thanks to Him because He's worthy. In other words, He's deserving of our praise.  If you listen to the lyrics of “Worthy,” you'll notice […]

Nobody does tours like NewSong. Since introducing the annual Winter Jam Tour Spectacular in 1995, the band has transformed the public face of Christian music. This mega-event on wheels has become one of the biggest annual tours in gospel music, bringing history-making moments along the way. Through multi-artist, ticketless concerts, Winter Jam has allowed thousands to experience incredible music while hearing the Gospel message.   If you attended Winter Jam this year, you may have heard two powerful worship anthems […]

Let’s be honest. Sometimes, we look at what’s happening in our lives and the world around us and get discouraged. It can be hard at times to hold onto hope. I love “I Still Believe” because it features hip-hop artist Lecrae and the popular duo for KING COUNTRY acknowledging the gravity of life's challenges while also celebrating that, even in difficult times, we can still hold on to hope for Jesus.   He can fully intervene in circumstances in our […]

From the powerful vocals of Laura Williams and Carly Ann Taylor to the soul-stirring music of Bruna Olmeda, this month’s Indie Artist Spotlight is packed with fresh talent. Tierra Vacía brings a bold rock sound, while NaomiFaith Rose shares her heartfelt faith through song.    Whether you love worship, Christian rock, or inspiring ballads, these five artists are the ones to watch. Check them out, and when you do, tell them you heard about them from NewReleaseToday.   Laura Williams […]

In the world of Christian rock, Matt Hammitt is a familiar name. As the former lead singer of Sanctus Real, he stepped away from the touring lifestyle in 2016 to focus on his family. He’s back with a new project, LO CLOUD, alongside Nick DePartee (Kutless) and Jake Rye (formerly of Sanctus Real). In this exclusive interview, Hammitt shares the inspiration behind LO CLOUD, the band's creative process, and the band's future.     How did LO CLOUD come together? […]