Here's what's happening TODAY in Christian music...
1. If you're a
Skillet fan, better known as a Panhead, the time has come to prove it. Skillet has been rallying their fans in the annual Billboard fan face off, inviting them to prove their dedication against a multitude of mainstream fanbases.
2. Artist
Austin Adamec is part of bringing Ron Luce's longstanding teen ministry Acquire the Fire across the globe. For the first time ever, an Acquire the Fire event is being held in Myanmar in Southeast Asia. Austin expressed his gratitude for everyone who is praying for the ministry.
3. Following a social media scavenger hunt,
Colton Dixon has announced the
details for two new EPs.
Calm will hold acoustic reimaginings of some of his hit songs, while
Storm will consist of remixes. Both EPs will release in September.
4.
Ryan Stevenson has always had a close relationship with his mentor
TobyMac, but now he's taken it to the next level. Ryan's niece and nephew got an adorable new dog this week, and guess who they named it after? That's right: they now own a puppy named TobyMac.
5. Worship rockers
Seventh Day Slumber are working on a new album, and this week they called in some reinforcements. Kevin Young, lead singer for
Disciple, joined the band in the studio to lend guest vocals on a track.
6. Rapper
Andy Mineo is in London, and he posted a bold invitation alongside a picture of the iconic Big Ben. He shared a number, inviting London fans to text him. No word on how fast his inbox filled up!
7. If you've enjoyed songs by
Hillsong,
Francesca Battistelli and
for KING & COUNTRY, chances are high that you've enjoyed the songwriting skills of
Mia Fieldes without knowing it. The awarded writer is finally stepping in front of a mic herself with brand new EP
Ashes, available now.
8. In Bart Millard from
MercyMe's house, some foods are loved more than others. The lead singer shared a picture of his daughter handling cauliflower in the kitchen... armed with safety goggles!
Quotes (3)
1. "As long as God is God, there is good. There will always be reason to taste and see and know the goodness and faithfulness of God that is on display all around us." -
Jenny Simmons
2. "Would you have picked the same 12 as Jesus? We're out looking for the quarterback when it's the Waterboy who's gonna to change the world." - Mark Hall,
Casting Crowns
3. "The treasure of seeing hearts respond to grace is, to me, the essence of joy. And so we will keep on pouring out our thank-Yous with our songs, our hearts, our lives." - Melissa Mage,
Bellarive
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