We examine the major singles releasing this week from Newsboys, We Are Messengers, Lauren Daigle, for KING & COUNTRY, Kirk Franklin, For All Seasons and much more!
Each week, a barrage of singles hits streaming and digital outlets as artists work to produce more content on a regular basis. In an effort to help you park on the best each and every week, our editorial staff highlights the singles you can't miss in the sea of new music.
Here are the "can't miss" singles releasing this week.
We Are Messengers - "The Devil Is A Liar"
The new single comes alongside the announcement of the full EP that's coming in March. The six-track set was produced by Tedd T. (Francesca Battistelli, Stars Go Dim) and Benjamin Backus (for KING & COUNTRY, Blanca) and also features powerful radio hit "Maybe It's OK."
Newsboys - "The Greatness Of Our God"
Newsboys are back with a musical celebration that joins the veteran band's past and future! The first new music from the highly anticipated UNITED album releasing later this year, "The Greatness Of Our God" is a triumphant worship track with a unifying message of hope. Vocals are shared between Peter Furler and Michael Tait, and rounded out by the entire band, delivering a multi-layered experience that reminds us why Newsboys have endured for decades.
Lauren Daigle "You Say" (Piano/Vocal Version)
The song that has tied history with Carrie Underwood on the Christian charts with a staying power of 26 weeks at No. 1 has a new striped version out today. "You Say" also continues its crossover at radio, debuting at No. 40 on the Pop Songs airplay chart, while moving to No. 8 on Adult Pop Songs and No. 19 on Adult Contemporary.
Kirk Franklin "Love Theory"
With an up-tempo R&B melody and classic Kirk Franklin lyrics, "Love Theory" will have listeners feeling inspired and wanting to hit the dance floor. The single is the first new music from Kirk since 2015's 'Losing My Religion' album. Kirk is finishing work on his next album to release later this year.
7eventh Time Down "The 99"
"We pray that this song will remind the world that Jesus is in the business of rescue," explains Mikey. "The son of Eugene Peterson said at his father's funeral that even though his father wrote many sermons and books that really He only had one sermon and one message. And that same message sums up our song 'The 99' perfectly. God loves you. God is on your side. He is coming after you. And, he is relentless!"
For All Seasons "Every Good Thing"
For All Seasons has planned a year full of new releases, starting today with their digital single "Every Good Thing." In addition to new music, each month the band is releasing podcast episodes, music videos, and live Q&A sessions, all of which tie together with a common theme, for their yearlong "More Than Music" project. "We were in a season of feeling discouraged, really questioning what we were doing and what God was doing in our lives. But then we heard God saying 'Trust the process, I'm taking care of you.' And within that day, we saw provision from Him," Emily Hamilton says, reflecting on the song's inspiration. "God provides. Every good thing we have is from the Lord, but we have to choose to see and pursue and worship Him." The "Every Good Thing" music video will premiere Thursday, January 31 right here on NRT!
The Gray Havens - "Forever" (Laudr8 Remix)
Mainstream remixer, Laudr8, wanted to work with The Gray Havens after hearing the original version of the song. "Forever" carries an incredible message about Heaven and Laudr8's mainstream take gives the song potential to reach an even broader audience. The single hits just as the duo prepares to head out on a new tour.
Jeremy Benjamin "Work Of Art"
Following last year's surprise hit single, "Something Broke," independent singer/songwriter Jeremy Benjamin returns with an incredibly honest conversation about a number of topics that range from race relations, homosexuality, the doctrine of discovery and the prosperity gospel. "I count myself among the privileged and so I humbly offer this to the world as a conversation starter," Jeremy states of the new single. "I have often found it easier to discuss things in 'theory' and forget that at the heart of each of these topics are real people, created in God's image."
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