Originally published in Church Leaders Dove Award-winning Christian artist Cory Asbury publicly apologised for posting a post-workout shirtless photo of Forrest Frank, himself, and a third man on social media that some fans considered inappropriate. Asbury, who recently finished up “The Jesus Generation” tour with Frank and Tori Kelly, posted a video on social media explaining why he […]
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Forrest Frank tour pastor says 50 000 students saved at concerts
Originally published in CBN News Tens of thousands of young people accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior during Forrest Frank’s recent nationwide concerts, according to a pastor who shared the Gospel on the tour. Frank’s 29-city US tour officially wrapped up on August 2. Pastor Jonathan Pokluda from […]
‘Come, now is the time to worship’ songwriter Brian Doerksen dies, aged 60
Originally published in Premier Christian News Canadian Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Brian Doerksen has died after a short battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 60. Doerksen was one of the most influential worship songwriters in the world. His songs, including ‘Refiner’s fire’, ‘Come, now is […]
Tree63’s John Ellis shares how Christian music burnout nearly cost him his faith, return to studio
Originally published in The Christian Post John Ellis remembers the phone call that changed the trajectory of his career and perhaps saved his faith. It came from his friend, fellow worship leader Matt Redman, sometime around 2008, after years of relentless touring, recording and carrying the weight of one of […]
Skillet’s ‘Monster’ surpasses 4 billion streams, sets record for Christian music
Originally published in My Christian Daily Christian rock band Skillet has achieved a major milestone as its hit song ‘Monster’ surpassed 4 billion global streams, becoming the most-streamed Christian song in history. The band announced the achievement as ‘Monster’ also became the first song by a Christian artist to exceed […]
Forrest Frank turns Nashville stadium into worship gathering for 25 000 fans
Originally published in The Christian Post Forrest Frank transformed Nashville’s GEODIS Park into a massive worship gathering on Friday night, drawing 25 000 fans for a nearly two-hour concert that featured his chart-topping pop hits, congregational worship and an invitation to a relationship with Jesus. The June 19 stop on […]
Nozipho Phiri launching debut album ‘Essence of Faith’ live in Johannesburg
South African Gospel vocalist Nozipho Phiri will have her debut album launch, Essence of Faith, in a live setting on July 17 2026 at Goshen City Church, Johannesburg. The evening, open to the public and media, marks an important milestone in her journey as a solo artist. Best known for […]
Tree63 releases title track today for first album in nearly 11 years
Internationally renowned, Dove Award-winning South African rock band Tree63 releases Voyage today (June 5), which is the title track to its eighth full-length album, Voyage, set to debut June 26 through Just Music, a label of Next Music Group. The single is available now at streaming and digital outlets everywhere along with pre-order/save options for […]
Cory Asbury returns to faith after Forrest Frank rebuke, reconciliation
Originally published in Charisma The internet expected another messy feud. Instead, God used a broken back, a parody video and an honest rebuke to help bring a worship leader back home. Cory Asbury, best known for the worship anthem Reckless Love, revealed this week that he spent the past five years running […]
3C Live releasing 7th album ‘All Hail’
By Keela Communications Multi-award-winning South African worship collective 3C Live is set to release their highly anticipated 7th live album, All Hail, on April 30. The 12-track project was recorded over two days at NG Moreleta Church in Pretoria before a congregation of 4 000 worshippers, capturing the raw, unscripted […]

