Christmas News:  

Celebrate "More Than Just Christmas"

With The New Original Holiday Song By
Jim Vierra Featuring The VocalArt Company

Manteca, CA --  Lrae Entertainment® and Fifty Something Records formed a unique and powerful creative collaboration to maximize their efforts in the Gospel and Christian music industry.  Within less than a year, their strategic alignment has yielded successful single releases, songwriting awards, and the signing of incredibly talented artists to their label partnership.  Their next release is an original holiday song, "More Than Just Christmas."

"More Than Just Christmas" tells the joyous story of the Savior's birth and goes beyond the celebration of that glorious night.  The heartfelt lyrics narrate the profound impact and sacrifice that Christ made for the world through His birth and beyond - His life of unconditional love, teachings, and miracles, and the ultimate gift of His death on the cross. 

"More Than Just Christmas" features the vocal prowess of The Vocal Art Company.  Founded in 2014 by Desmond Harrison and based in Virginia, The Vocal Art Company is one of the premier vocal collectives in the nation.  The Vocal Art Company brings the inspiring lyrics to life through their colorful harmonies and dynamic approach to vocal performance. Harrison’s unique ability to coach, arrange, and refine vocal performances, as heard on "More Than Just Christmas," has positioned the company as both an artistic powerhouse and a creative incubator. 

"More Than Just Christmas" is written by Jim Vierra and Desmond Harrison, and produced by Vierra, Harrison, and Latavius Mulzac.  The inspiring holiday single is available now on all digital music platforms and is perfect for your holiday playlist.  You can also watch and share the official lyric video for "More Than Just Christmas," which features family holiday gatherings, dreamy winter wonderland scenes, and uplifting images of spiritual encounters.

More Than Just Christmas" captures the spirit of hope, gratitude, and love.  Let this song inspire you to embrace not just the holiday season but the enduring presence of Christ in our lives every day.

The Dynamic Wardlaw Brothers Offer "Savior Reigns"

Holiday Single For Your Christmas Music Playlist

Lyons, GA --   Through a year of countless acts of violence, political discord, nations against nations, and global uncertainty, Christmas time is a time the world pauses for peace.  It is the most wonderful time of the year!  It is a time when the whole world acknowledges the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.  The Wardlaw Brothers (TWB5) reintroduce their holiday song as a reminder that everlasting joy can be yours because the "Savior Reigns." 

Tony, Martin Luther, Jamie, Carl, and Rodney are TWB5 - the Dove and Stellar Award-nominated siblings with the signature velvety sound and intricately arranged five-part harmonies.  "Savior Reigns" is their beautiful Christmas ballad, written by Martin Luther Wardlaw, that invites you to rejoice for the child born unto us, who came to save the world.  Highlighted by Jamie's signature and soulfully solid bass vocal that anchors the group, "Savior Reigns" is available on all digital music platforms and ready to be added to your favorite holiday music playlist. 

“The Wardlaw Brothers love the Christmas season," says Tony Wardlaw.  "We love this season because it brings to us the timely and timeless message that our Savior Jesus was born and died for our sins.  And because He came, died, and arose from the dead, we can be encouraged that no matter what we face in this life, we know that the Savior Reigns!”

After TWB's seven-year pause in releasing new music, the famed contemporary and traditional quartet group of biological brothers returned this year with a new Gospel single, “I Need You Now," that reflects the rich traditional harmonies as heard on their breakout hit "Right Now Lord."  "I Need You Now" is the first taste of their forthcoming 2026 album CAN'T NOBODY.  

Through their holiday music and their celebrated catalog of Billboard Chart-topping hits, The Wardlaw Brothers are Five Brothers who unite with One Sound for One Mission - to serve and proclaim the hope of the world - Jesus Christ.

Christmas with CeCe Winans

Featuring Angie Winans & Debbie Winans

The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. The legendary singer’s first live recording, Believe for It (PureSprings Gospel/Fair Trade Services, LLC) surpassed everyone’s expectations. Believe For It garnered over one billion U.S. streams and in 2023 Winans’ entire catalog gained over two billion impressions on YouTube alone. After successfully wrapping up the Believe For It Tour with sold out shows across the U.S., Winans hit the road again for another staggering run with The Goodness Tour in Spring 2024. The first single, “That’s My King” from her new album, More Than This, is on track to becoming another Winans classic.  She and her husband, Alvin Love, are Founders of Nashville Life Church in Nashville, TN.

DEBUTING BRAND NEW MUSIC FROM
BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON

COMMON HYMNAL
...and Introducing Jonni Mae & Alina Oliver

"GOD WILL PREVAIL"

Common Hymnal is an online platform that has been set up as an outlet for creatives on the margins of the Christian faith. One of the consequences of the dramatic shifts in culture in recent years has been the displacement of a generation of gifted songwriters, artists and thought leaders who are writing songs, telling stories and coming up with ideas that are uncomfortable for the religious industrial complex. In making a home for these, Common Hymnal has been able to curate a catalog that centers life, justice and spirituality. As such, Common Hymnal has recorded and released a fresh collection of songs each year since its inception. All the while, the clamor for this music to be brought into live spaces has been on the increase. The ecosystem is full of gifted performers, and different combos of artists are traveling out to do events on a regular basis. Because of the intentionality of the lyrics, the project has gained significant traction in the justice movement. The aspiration is to become more and more a part of the zeitgeist of the culture at large.

Endorsements And Sound bytes:

“Common Hymnal is that space and community that reminds us that our faith needs to be lived fully in the world. When I listen to their songs of Praise and Protest, I am transported back to South Africa and the struggle days against apartheid. Our songs in and outside church proclaimed to the world that we are children of a Loving God who wanted us all to be free.” (Nontombi Tutu)

“Common Hymnal is where I hope the future of music resides. That’s why I’m here. I hope what they bring to the conversation is what got you here as well. Feel free to talk back.” (Tommy Sims)

”Common Hymnal is reaching the world with a message of Christ-centered personal and collective liberation. Their music is a movement and their songs lift the heart, spirit and hands.” (Dr Vonnetta West)

“Common Hymnal is an anything-but-common family of brilliant musicians and songwriters. It is not just their lyrics that set them apart, but the way they approach their craft - as a resilient community of Christ-followers committed to being truthful, authentic, human in the way they pursue their craft. They intentionally seek the higher road, in resistance to the allures of the mainstream music industry, and its many enticements and amenities. In this upcoming gathering, we want to learn about the joys and challenges of taking the road less traveled, and what such a journey makes possible.” (Bing Huo)

“Common Hymnal is more than a music platform. It’s a gathering place for creatives who find themselves displaced by the dramatic cultural and theological shifts shaking the institutional church. These are the songwriters, poets, storytellers, and thought leaders whose work is too raw, too honest, too justice-centered for the religious industrial complex—but just right for this moment.”

“Each year, Common Hymnal curates and releases a collection of original songs that speak to the intersections of life, justice, and spirituality. These aren’t just songs to sing—they’re calls to action, psalms of lament, anthems of hope, and liturgies of resistance. The lyrics are intentional, prophetic, and personal—capturing the deep hunger for faith that is real, rooted, and relevant.”

“In a time when many creatives have been displaced from traditional faith spaces, Common Hymnal has become a spiritual home. It's a sanctuary where theology meets poetry, where faith is not commodified, and where belonging is not gated by orthodoxy, but extended through relationship, shared vision, and courage.”

“Because of its clarity of message and refusal to sanitize truth, Common Hymnal has naturally aligned with the broader justice movement. From racial reconciliation to gender equity, decolonization to ecological awareness, the songs provide a soundtrack for those working to birth a more just and generous world.”

“As the line between sacred and secular continues to blur, Common Hymnal is finding increasing resonance outside traditional church circles. This is not a Christian project—it’s a human project. The aspiration is to become more deeply woven into the cultural conversation, offering music and community that is spiritually grounded, socially conscious, and artistically excellent.”

After A 3-Year Hiatus of Releasing New Music, James Fortune

Returns With A New EP IN THE ROOM: PRELUXE

GRAMMY® Nominated, Stellar and Dove Award-winning Artist,

James Fortune Drops New Single and Lyric Video "In The Room" 

Houston, TX --  After a 3-year hiatus from releasing new music, singer, songwriter, producer, and creative visionary, James Fortune is back with a powerful new offering - IN THE ROOM: Preluxe.  His high-energy EP features the first five favorite moments of break-out praise and unrestrained worship experiences, pulled from Fortune’s 20th Anniversary live recording in 2024. His live recording of an epic twenty-five-song set celebrated and recounted his incredible rise in Gospel music since the release of his debut album, YOU SURVIVED, in 2004.

Fortune's new EP starts with feel-good vibes of favor and freedom! The upbeat title track and lead single, "In the Room," is a declaration of God's presence and power, serving as a reminder that when God is present, everything changes.

"I wanted to introduce something new that captured where I am right now," Fortune explains.  "In The Room was born out of a writing and studio session where the energy shifted from just making music to creating a moment.  This single is designed to feel like you’ve stepped into an atmosphere where change can happen instantly.”

The infectious single is written by Fortune, Bravis Cave, Carvena Jones, and David "DLo" Outing, who also produced the track.

IN THE ROOM: Preluxe features giant guest appearances by Todd Galberth on the worship atmosphere catalyzer "Completely Yes," and record-breaking 9X Stellar Award-winning artist Pastor Mike, Jr steps to the mic on a powerful live version of Fortune's hit song "Never Let Me Down."  

IN THE ROOM: Preluxe is available now on all digital music outlets released via FIYAWORLD and Blacksmoke Music Worldwide.  This is the first taste of Fortune's forthcoming 25-track live anthology album coming in 2026. 

Additionally, Fortune has also released the official lyric video. 

 Watch the companion lyric video for "In The Room" here.  

James Fortune is a GRAMMY®-nominated, Stellar Award–winning, and Dove Award–winning Gospel artist known for his raw transparency, relatable storytelling, and powerful anthems of hope. Fortune has become one of the most respected and consistent voices in Gospel music. 

Road to the Dove Awards on the TBN+ App: New Episodes Out Now!

Join host Kristin Adams for a front-row seat to one of the most exciting moments in Christian and Gospel music—the day artists find out they’re 2025 Dove Awards nominees. TBN+ is rolling out a new artist interview series featuring Dove Awards nominees. From the joy and shock of CAIN, to the heartfelt gratitude of Jekalyn Carr, the passion of Pastor Mike Jr., the excitement of Katy Nichole, and the legacy of Karen Peck, Road to Dove Awards gives you an inside look at the real reactions, stories, and emotions behind the nominations. It’s a celebration of faith, music, and the moments that matter most. Watch now only on the free TBN+ app! 

Click below for exclusive episodes with: Pastor Mike Jr. 

Let’s ALL Make sure we are where we need to be with God!

Accept Jesus Christ, as your personal Savior and Repent of your Sins today!

If you are not sure, what to pray, consider the following as a guide!

"Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I confess that I have sinned and fallen short of your glory. I am sorry for my sins and ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus is your Son, that he died on the cross for my sins, and that he rose again. I now receive him as my Lord and Savior. I surrender my life to you and ask for your Holy Spirit to guide me. In Jesus' name, Amen." 

Whatever we do today, Will Determine Our Tomorrow!  Be ready for the return of the Lord, Jesus Christ!

AMEN!

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