Category : Spirit Music Update

Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman releases song in honor of 9/11

Steven Curtis Chapman releases song in honor of 9/11

To honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy in New York City, Steven Curtis Chapman has released a brand new song, titled “Remember the Day.”

Chapman shared this about the new release: “On September 11, 2002, I was traveling from Nashville to New York City with my band to be part of a night of remembrance at Madison Square Garden. As we drove in, the memories of September 11, 2001 came flooding back – Mary Beth and Shaoey and I had been in Washington, D.C. on that tragic day and watched out our hotel window as fighter jets flew just over the rooftops while smoke rose in the distance from the Pentagon. I wrote ‘Remember the Day’ to sing that 1st anniversary night in New York to help process our shared grief, honor those who lost their lives, and celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and compassion that brought our country together in the midst of unimaginable loss. I never recorded it before now, but decided this 25th anniversary seemed like the right time.”

Matthew West

Matthew West announces Christmas tour

Matthew West announces Christmas tour

Matthew West will bring the songs and stories of Christmas to eight cities this holiday season on the Come Home for Christmas Live on Tour. Kicking off in Asheville, NC on Dec. 10th, the tour will pair beloved classics with music that points audiences back to the true reason for the season, offering an invitation to come home to the heart of Christmas.

Josiah Queen

Josiah Queen sets record at Iowa concert

Josiah Queen sets record at Iowa concert

On Sunday, August 23, Josiah Queen, joined by special guest Ben Fuller, drew 16,081 fans to the Iowa State Fair grandstand, officially setting the all-time attendance record for a Christian artist at the fair. The previous record was held by Forrest Frank and Lecrae, set in 2025. The milestone also made Josiah and Ben’s performance the second-highest-attended show at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

Matthew West

Matthew West releases new single

Matthew West releases new single

Matthew West released a new song, “Here And Heaven,” out now. Written by West with AJ Pruis, “Here And Heaven” arrived ahead of the release of West’s upcoming album, Jesus Is King, due September 25th.

“I often find myself writing songs about Heaven, and I probably will until I get to go there,” shares West. “Heavy days call for reminders that this life on earth is not the final destination. At the heart of this song is the promise that no matter how hard it can be to walk through this world, a better day is coming. But we don’t have to be hopeless until Heaven. We have a King who is in control of an out of control world. He’s not just King of Heaven, He’s the King of both.”

Katy Nichole

Katy Nichole announces fall tour

Katy Nichole announces fall tour

Katy Nichole announced the fall leg of her “Honest Conversations” headline tour, set to kick off October 22nd in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and to traverse eight states before wrapping up in Midland, Michigan on November 6th. Joining her will be 2026 New Artist of the Year Dove Award nominee Emerson Day and special guest Cade Thompson.

for KING & COUNTRY

for KING & COUNTRY releases new single

for KING & COUNTRY releases new single

for KING & COUNTRY have released an electric new single called “alle.” The song is the latest release from their upcoming album, The Most Beautiful Colours. The album will be released on September 18th, and the duo is set to embark on The Most Beautiful Colors tour beginning in Spokane, Washington on September 24th.

MercyMe

MercyMe announces arrival of new music

MercyMe announces arrival of new music

MercyMe is back with new music. They teased an upcoming single with a dance video on social media, sharing a small clip of the song, and then confirmed with a song title announcement in a subsequent post. MercyMe released “Wake Up Sleeper” on August 21st. The song is available on streaming platforms everywhere now.

Forrest Frank

Forrest Frank wraps historic tour

Forrest Frank wraps historic tour

Forrest Frank‘s The Jesus Generation Tour concluded with more than 35,000 people at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, marking the end of the biggest Christian music tour in history. In just two months, the 29-city run saw over 519,000 people in sold-out stadiums and arenas across the country.

“The Jesus Generation Tour represents a defining moment not only for Forrest Frank, but for the future of Christian music,” said Jared Gibo, CEO of TPR. “To see more than a half million people gather across 29 cities is an amazing feat and speaks to the reach of Forrest’s music and the connection he shares with his audience. We’re honored to have been part of this historic run and look forward to what’s ahead. This is just the beginning of what’s possible when faith-driven music and world-class live production come together.”

Francesca Battistelli

Francesca Battistelli releases new single

Francesca Battistelli releases new single

Francesca Battistelli has made her long-awaited return to Christian music with the release of her new single, “He Will.” The song is the first one off an upcoming project from Battistelli that has yet to be named.

The singer shared this statement on social media with the announcement of the song’s release, “This song means so much to me, and I’m so excited to finally get to let you in on what’s coming. In every season, God has proven Himself faithful. I pray this song reminds you that no matter what you’re walking through today, He is still who He says He is, and He will never leave you.”