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GRAMMY nominated and Billboard #1 worship groups Elevation Worship and Maverick City are gearing up for the release of their collaborative live album, Old Church Basement, dropping April 30, 2021. The album’s highly anticipated first single, Jireh featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine of Maverick City is available today! 

“Over the past year, the Mav crew has become more like family to us,” says Chris Brown from Elevation Worship. “The times we’ve spent writing and worshipping together have been very special and felt equally important to what God was doing in both of our ministries.” Out of one of their first songwriting sessions came the song “Jireh,” a powerful ballad that Elevation Worship has been singing in their church services for several months. “It was the first song Pastor Steven and I wrote with Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine and it’s the song that kickstarted the idea for the entire project, Old Church Basement," says Brown.

“Jireh” features lead vocals from Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, who are also credited as co-writers on the track. “This song has honestly been a reminder for me that God is everything we’ll ever need. My prayer and hope is that everyone who listens to this is reminded of the Father’s heart toward us and that He loves to take care of us,” says Naomi Raine of Maverick City. Watch the live video and learn more HERE.

Welcome David Liotta, out newest HX Stomp producer! David is a guitarist for Elevation Worship and has played electric and acoustic guitar on albums such as Hallelujah Here Below, At Midnight, and Graves Into Gardens. He also co-produced Elevation Worship’s stripped project Graves Into Gardens: Morning & Evening.

David’s first bundle, HX Stomp: Elevated Guitars, includes his tones for The Blessing, Rattle!, Graves Into Gardens, Never Lost, and his go-to sounds for any given Sunday. From bright clean tones to subtly overdriven sounds to full on massive distortion, Elevated Guitars is a diverse toolkit. Included are mono and stereo versions of each patch so you can choose the one that’s right for your band setting.

Elevation Music x Maverick City Music | Jireh

Jireh is the simple yet infinitely powerful declaration that God is enough and that we're already chosen by Him. The single features lead vocals from Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, who are also credited as co-writers on the track. “This song has honestly been a reminder for me that God is everything we’ll ever need. My prayer and hope is that everyone who listens to this is reminded of the Father’s heart toward us and that He loves to take care of us,” says Naomi Raine of Maverick City.

Dante Bowe | circles

circles represents reflections Dante penned as he spent time in 2020 learning and appreciating his own roots, honoring the people and the journey that have formed him. Set against an infectious mix of R&B, soul and gospel style, Bowe confides in and inspires listeners with thoughts on struggle, perseverance, and faith.

Church of the City | Goodness of God

Their rendition of Bethel Music's transcending "Goodness of God" is dynamic, led with powerful vocals from Ileia Sharae. All my life You have been faithful / All my life You have been so, so good / With every breath that I am able / I will sing of the goodness of God.

Lion & Bear | Warrior King

"No matter how many giants we may face in this life, we have a Warrior King fighting on our behalf. If He is for us, who can be against us?"

for KING & COUNTRY | Amen (Reborn) ft. Lecrae

Amen (Reborn) [feat. Lecrae + The WRLDFMS Tony Williams] is a song about renaissance and renewal. “When we performed it last autumn at an award show with Lecrae, Tony Williams, and a gospel choir, it launched the song into another stratosphere of meaning. So, with 2020 now in the rearview mirror, we look to move past these global hardships together and start fresh with a new perspective, which is the core essence of the song. And thanks to Lecrae’s galvanizing prayer of humility along with Tony’s characteristic and purposeful voice." - Joel Smallbone

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

FAITHUL | Rahab's Lullaby (God Above, God Below)
Ben Cantelon | Hosanna
KingsPorch | I Speak Jesus
North Point Worship | O What A Miracle
Rebecca St. James | Battle Is The Lord's (Live)
River Valley Worship | Now More Than Ever
Sean Feucht | Let Us Worship - Azusa
Tim Timmons | This Is The Day
VOX GEN | Highway

We are so excited to have CeCe Winans on our podcast today. God has trusted CeCe with success and her notoriety has only brought her closer to Him. She shares how her “why” hasn’t changed despite being named the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, and she reminds worship artists that you have to want God more than anything. “Good success means you’re still hidden in Him.”

She also talks about the process behind “Believe For It” - the transcending title track from her new live album. Chris Baker states the simple, powerful truth about CeCe: “There is something that is synonymous with CeCe Winans and that is the presence of God.” Worship leading resources for the entire Believe For It project are now available!

Listen now! 

Maverick City Music | Jubilee

Jubilee launches Maverick City Music Initiative, the non-profit organization dedicated to serve communities affected by mass incarceration through music. This new EP consists of seven songs featuring artists such as Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, and Dante Bowe. It celebrates Black History Month and pays homage to negro spirituals. “It’s time to tell our story—and we can’t tell our story without bringing our entire pasts forward. Our songs are our history. It’s time to shed light on it.” - Tony Brown (co-founder of Maverick City Music).

Community Music | Nothing He Can't Do

“Worship is our weapon! So we will choose to bless the Lord even before the breakthrough we’ve been praying for. Our hope is that the words of this song would stir up the faith inside of you. And that it would lead you to surrender to the one who holds it all! His name is Jesus!” 

Elyssa Smith | Wearing a Blindfold and Running

"Lyrically, Elyssa’s transparency and honesty pour out with themes of hope in the midst of pain, faith in the most difficult of times, and trust that God is not silent and will be there for us - all delivered with earnest passion and fervent prayers and pleas. The title speaks to walking by faith when you can’t always see what’s ahead, but running full force even when you can’t see, with deep trust in God."

Big Daddy Weave | All Things New

Big Daddy Weave's single version of All Things New, more succint in its duration and with additional instrumentation, is now available! "We wrote the song 'All Things New' as a prayer over my dad as he was dealing with pulmonary fibrosis. Little did I know, that would be the last song I wrote that my dad would get to hear this side of heaven. I believe the moment he took his last breath here, was just the beginning of how real the meaning of this song is for him now, in the very presence of Jesus. We can say in faith, from the ashes, from the dust, 'I will rise up,' because of Jesus, who makes all things new." - Mike Weaver

Patrick Mayberry | No One Like You Lord

Chicago-based worship leader and singer/songwriter Patrick Mayberry never truly understood the power of worship music until he experienced it firsthand at a Passion conference. For many, Passion is a multi-day spiritual wake-up call to the things of God. For Mayberry, Passion was a transformational awakening to the intersection of faith and music. His faith journey came full circle when he co-wrote Passion's latest: Breakthrough Miracle Power.

Original Master MultiTracks for his new single No One Like You Lord are now available! The single is a joyful declaration of the unrivaled uniqueness of who Christ is and the song is carried with Mayberry's passionate, raw vocals.

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Egypt | CAIN
Ketrina Joy | Wait
Nick & Becky Drake | The Golden Rule + The Ark
Village Lights | Fire and the Fountain
VIVE Worship | Fear Not (He's With Us)
Sarah Kroger | No Hay Temor En Tu Amor
Cross Point Music | Oh The Wonder
Gas Street Music | Rewilding
Life Worship | Thank You Jesus For The Cross
Connor Roy | Better Place
Mission House | I Don't Have Much
Spring Harvest | Unrivalled 

Anthony Evans | Yes I Will 2.0 

A Gospel recording artist whose music is informed by contemporary R&B, pop, and hip-hop as well as classic gospel, Anthony Evans is known for songs that merge a message of faith with a contemporary sound. Throughout a decade-and-a-half career of topping the Gospel charts, working on Grammy-winning projects, and even winning the ear of Christina Aguilera during his run on NBC’s The Voice, Evans has always maintained an unflinching authenticity in his creative pursuits. 
 

Jonathan Traylor | Medley

“I chose these two songs because their lyrics are powerful. For me, they aren't just songs; it’s a truth. I love Elevation Worship and Hillsong Worship. The power and truth in their songs inspired me. Christ gives us guaranteed victory. No matter how big the giant, no matter the obstacle, no matter the darkest night, we are guaranteed to see victory in Christ Jesus.”
 

Highlands Music | Thank You

Thank You is the latest single from Highlands Worship, the follow up to their last single “Heaven is My Home” and their latest full length release Jesus You Alone. This moving worship song brings a timeless and simple expression, "Thank you Jesus" into a dynamic and diverse musical setting.
 

Dante Bowe | joyful

"At a time when most of us have experienced change in nearly every area of our lives, some things remain constant. In his latest single, joyful, Dante Bowe reminds us that joy can certainly be one of them. Sweeping listeners into its gospel, R&B groove from the get-go, 'joyful' is a breath of fresh air at a time when we all need it. With lyrics that can’t help but put a skip in your step, Bowe declares the fact that all we have is today, the now, to make joy contagious."
 

Circuit Rider Music | I Will Praise

"'I Will Praise' started off as a spontaneous chorus while we were leading worship in Australia in 2017. This chorus rose as a declaration that reminded us that NOTHING can steal our praise. Nothing separates us from the love of God. NO circumstance, stronghold, pandemic, trial or hardship can steal our praise to Jesus. We are praying that this declaration brings people into a place of faith and praise to Jesus!”
 

Jonathan Traylor | See A Victory / What A Beautiful Name

“I chose these two songs because their lyrics are powerful. For me, they aren't just songs; it’s a truth. I love Elevation Worship and Hillsong Worship. The power and truth in their songs inspired me. Christ gives us guaranteed victory. No matter how big the giant, no matter the obstacle, no matter the darkest night, we are guaranteed to see victory in Christ Jesus.”
 

CeCe Winans | Believe For It

"Probably my favorite thing to do is worship in church, worship with my brothers and sisters. And to be able to create a record that people can do just that...especially for my first live record, I thought that would be an awesome way to do it and create songs people can just come together and worship on. I just believe it's going to be a blessing for people who hear it."
 

Influence Music | Glory, Honor, Power

"glory, honor, power is the first single off of our upcoming third album AGES. Delivered with Melody Noel’s fearless energy and Gilman’s soaring vocals, the song is a timely declaration of the glory, honor and power due to ‘the One who came and made a way.’ We pray that this song and album as a whole will reinvigorate your trust in the God of the AGES: the one who was and is and is to come!" 

+ MORE NEW RELEASES:

Casting Crowns | Start Right Here (HGA Version)
I AM THEY | Christ Be Magnified
UPPERROOM | Arbor
Aaron Shust | Isaiah 53
Crossroads Music | Conquered Grave
FAITHFUL | A Woman

This past Tuesday we unveiled Pad Player, and brand new feature coming to Playback. Pad Player provides continuous pads under every song, transition, and even follows you in unplanned moments. With features like Song Pads designed to match each specific song in your setlist, to full customization and live control, Pad Player ensures that you can plan with excellence and have the ability to respond to any moment.

To learn more about Pad Player, watch the video below:
 

Pad Player is currently available for Beta testers. To apply for our Beta program, sign up at this link.