Christian artists update fans throughout the week via Twitter and NRT's Mary Burklin uncovers the best tweets of the past seven days in this weekly column.
The tour season is in full swing, and between cities and shows, your favorite artists eek out time to share their hopes, dreams, adventures and news.
As always, if you'd like to keep tabs on over 1,200 Christian artists, check out our exclusive NRTwitter page to read the latest tweets from the Christian music community. And if you've discovered some great tweets of your own, feel free to pass them along by using the hashtag #nrtweets.
New Zealand-based Parachute Band released their album Matins & Vespers this week. You can click the link above to find out more about it, or else pick it up on iTunes here.
Andrew Greer’s latest hymn sessions project, featuring quite a few stellar collaborations, also hit the charts this week. You can pick it up on Amazon, or here.
@starfieldband: Not heard the title track from "The Kingdom" yet? Here it is: youtu.be/9kZ6SHHip9A #fb (February 3)
Starfield released their album The Kingdom, and they have their title track up on YouTube in case you want a preview. If you like what you hear, pick up the album here.
CAMEOS
@kevinmax: Docked in Amarillo Texas- see you onstage tonight, I'm the one wearing three piece suit & beaney- #newsboysgodisnotdeadtour (February 2)
This week the Newsboys embarked on their God’s Not Dead tour, featuring Anthem Lights, Abandon, and The City Harmonic. The first week of dates features a cameo by a familiar voice; former DC Talk member Kevin Max joins fellow former bandmate Michael Tait for a few songs.
@BartMillard: Hey look! @lecrae met some homeless dude and they're trying to get the wifi password to work! pic.twitter.com/yVhBwIT1 (February 3)
Few things bring bands together like a common quest for wi-fi. Bart Millard of MercyMe caught tourmates Lecrae and Israel Beachy of Disciple connecting in their search.
LIGHTS GO DOWN
@thejasondunn: It's been quite a day! I appreciate all your love & support! Please continue to keep Hawk Nelson & myself in your thoughts & prayers! (February 1)
The biggest news of the week was the decision of Jason Dunn, longtime frontman of Hawk Nelson, to leave his band. Jason will keep making music with his side project Lights Go Down (who you can follow on twitter @officialLGD). Hawk hasn’t announced any official plans for what the lineup will now look like, but you can read their statement here.
@NatalieGrant: I was part of Super Bowl kickoff. The NFL sanctioned a Gospel concert. It'll be televised at some point. Not sure when. But I'll let u know (February 4)
Natalie Grant got the opportunity to represent CCM this week, singing as part of the Super Bowl kickoff. The high profile event will be broadcast at some point in the future.
@itsbrittnicole: These 2 instruments are about to be used on a song we are working on for #GOLD ! Yes!!!!! Haha :) we r having too much fun! lockerz.com/s/180755662(February 4)
Britt Nicole has been enjoying utilizing some unusual musical techniques while working on her upcoming album.
@jonnydiaz: Lots of you say that you're going to steal my statuses. That's fine, but you should know I lick each one before posting (February 2)
Just in case you were thinking of borrowing any of Jonny Diaz’s tweets... he seems to have set up an effective anti-theft system.
Mary Burklin is a college student who loves Jesus and seeks to echo His love in everything she does. She loves art in just about all forms, but music is her passion and where she feels most at home.
NEW!BEHIND THE SONG
#1296 - Mary-Clair
A candid conversation about faith, vulnerability, and finding God
ADVERTISEMENT
NEW!MOVIE REVIEW Miracle
NRT reviews the new movie after attending the premiere
NEW!SERIES REVIEW
A Night At Wingfeather
We attended the show's premiere of the Angel Studios animated show
NEW!NRT LISTS
Worship Into 2026
Standout new worship releases that invite the Church to sing and reflect
NEW!THE CHH DROP
#261 - Gavin the Hotrod
What's new this week in Christian rap and hip-hop
