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NASHVILLE, TENN. (MARCH 20, 2023) – Capitol Christian Music Group welcomes new artist Rachel Mac to their family of talented artists. As an artist that has recently finished a very successful experience from the NBC hit show, The Voice, Rachel Mac is excited to start her musical career with CCMG.
“We could not be more thrilled to welcome Rachel Mac to CCMG,” share Brad O’Donnell (CCMG, Co-President) and Hudson Plachy (CCMG, Co-President). “It was evident to both of us as soon as we met Rachel that her sound and vision are wholly unique and that she is a very special artist. We can’t wait to release her music to the world and are excited about all that is ahead.”
As a lifelong student of music, she began singing and playing piano at a very young age. Her love of music and music theory was cemented as she grew older. She is a singer-songwriter as well as a worship leader and can play multiple instruments. Her earliest memories of music began in the church as she and her two sisters were raised by a single father who was also a worship leader.
At age 15, Rachel Mac was the youngest contestant on Season 20 of The Voice. She was chosen by celebrity judge, Nick Jonas, to be on his team and finished as a finalist in fourth place. Click here to learn more about Rachel Mac and get a taste of her upcoming music.
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What do I do when I find a song that I can’t stop listening to? Add it to my list “Most Addictive Song (for now)” of course! So the song I have on repeat now is Lauren Daigle “Thank God I Do”… Get ready to get addicted! Listen below and on our Most Addictive Song (for now) playlist HERE.
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17 March 2023 – NASHVILLE, TN – Fair Trade Services is thrilled to announce the newest members of their family of artists, the duo Caleb & John. Dropping their debut single today, titled “Hallelujah Feeling,” listen to the song HERE and view their music video below.
Caleb & John came into their music careers in completely different ways. With different styles, musical tastes, and upbringings, both played for other artists like Sam Hunt, Katy Nichole, CAIN, and Anne Wilson, and it was a mutual friend who believed they’d work well together. Becoming a duo, they’ve created a distinctive sound fueled with joy and hope, high-energy vocals, and powerful lyrics, writing their own definition of brotherhood with one goal: everything they do points to Jesus.
The hook-driven pop melody in “Hallelujah Feeling,” based on Romans 15:13, is Caleb & John’s declaration of their intentional belief that Jesus is the answer. “We love that hallelujah is more than a feeling,” Caleb says. “It’s the joy of the Lord, something anyone can have when they know Jesus.”
James Rueger, A&R for Fair Trade Services, shares, “The first time I heard Caleb & John play in our office, I knew there was something really special about them. For two guys to come together so quickly and find their voice and their sound, it was a very easy yes for the Fair Trade team. I am excited to see how The Lord moves through their music and ministry!”
Two unique people with unique backgrounds, the duo’s unified joy is contagious and their music is overflowing with the goodness of God and they are eager to share their music with the world. “The message we want to communicate is hope,” John says. “There is hope for you. If God can change somebody like me, He can change somebody like you.”
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17 March 2023 – Nashville, TN – Red Street Records band Consumed By Fire releases their long-awaited EP, First Things First, available everywhere today (stream HERE). The EP follows the band’s massively successful radio single, “First Things First,” which has reached No. 7 on the Christian radio charts and continues to climb as the first top 10 single for Red Street Records. Band member Jordan Ward shares his enthusiasm for the EP, saying, “We’re so fired up for this collection of songs to be released! We’re just praying and believing that people will be filled with hope and that their faith will be stirred as they sing these songs over themselves and their families!”
The six-song project compiles previously released tracks “It’s a Yes,” “Goodbye Ole Me,” “First Things First,” and “Hope Says,” and includes new tracks “Walk with Jesus” and a newly recorded piano version of “First Things First.” Additionally, a new lyric video is available today for “Walk With Jesus,” which can be viewed below. Produced by Scotty Wilbanks, the EP sings of an undeniable hope and trust in Jesus, giving listeners a fresh anthem of faith through powerful lyrics and sound melodies.
“Red Street Records is excited to release Consumed By Fire’s new music to the world!” Red Street’s Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Rich, shares. “The Ward brothers are a trio of astounding songwriters, vocalists, and musicians, and consumers are in for an incredible listening experience.”
Label VP of Christian Artist Development, Ronn Tabb, adds, “The Ward family’s incredible life of ministry has helped shape who Consumed By Fire is today. The songs they write and perform reflect their authentic desire to encourage people in their faith and their walk with Christ.” Stream First Things First HERE, available everywhere.
For more information about Consumed By Fire, visit ConsumedByFire.com.
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The 4th annual Grizzly Awards will stream live on YouTube on March 25, featuring performances by Zahna, Nate Parrish and Rusty Shipp. Special segments will be presented by Petra’s John Schlitt and Disciple’s Joey West.
“We’re so excited to welcome talented individuals from across this beautiful, diverse family of faith-based rock and metal,” the Grizzly Awards cofounders share. “Every performance is truly of the highest caliber. We have a few special segments that will hopefully be both meaningful and fun. And we can’t wait to see the community that we know will be engaging in the comments! Every one of you is a part of the night too.”
In addition to performances and other special features, the evening will include winner announcements for categories honoring 2022 releases. Although fan voting established who will take home the trophies this year, the evening is designed to be a celebration of heavy music as a whole, and everyone who released new songs in 2022.
The evening will be presented by The Grizzly Awards leaders: Trevor “Talks” Tyson, Cindy “Mothership” Blankenship, Joel Burris and Mary Nikkel. The team is still looking for donations to cover operating costs and award fabrication to honor artists. Donations can be made via PayPal to thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com, or via Venmo to @Mary-Nikkel (memo line Grizzlies).
If you’d like to follow along for more updates as the show gets closer, follow The Grizzly Awards on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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