In the normal world, when the COVID-19 lockdown is over, churches will once again gather for worship services just like in old times. Aren’t we looking forward to that? Especially to the joy and edification of singing together. This present lockdown gives pastors, song-leaders and church administrators an opportunity to […]
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Singer Amy Grant reveals scar from open heart surgery, views recovery as ‘miraculous’
Originally published in Fox News Amy Grant is thankful for having loved ones by her side after she had the “really unique experience of having an unanticipated open-heart surgery”. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday where she revealed the scar from her procedure. The 59-year-old previously shared she had […]
Prophetic worship album inspired by mother’s miracle recovery after coma
Mariette Davina, a prophetic worship singer and composer who began her music career in South Africa, has released a new album this month that was birthed in her heart after her mother experienced a miraculous healing after she collapsed on November 20 last year and was in a coma for […]
Amy Grant undergoes surgery to fix heart condition she’s had since birth
Originally published in Fox News. Contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant underwent open-heart surgery on Wednesday, June 3, to fix a heart condition that the Grammy Award-winning singer has had since birth, according to her publicist. Grant’s rep, Velvet Kelm, said that, per the doctor, her surgery “couldn’t have gone better”. […]
Louise Campion releases ‘Hold Me Father’, an orchestral anthem for Father´s Day month
South African-born singer-songwriter Louise Campion, now based in London, has released a new EP called Hold Me Father, in time for Father´s Day month in June. She says she has dedicated the song to her late father, Raymond John Campion, who was a superb pipe organist who led worship at Frere Rd […]
Hymns and contemporary worship songs: principles & preferences (1 of 3) – Hugh Wetmore
In the 1970s, when the new wave of “praise and worship songs” swept through the churches, there were people who liked them and people who disliked them. “Worship wars” divided congregations. Usually, the older generation wanted to retain hymns, while the younger generation was eager to embrace the new contemporary […]
Bethel Music worship artist who lost daughter: ‘Worth every one of the million tears’
By Brandon Showalter — Originally published in The Christian Post The worship artist from Bethel Music whose 2-year-old daughter was famously prayed for last year after she suddenly died is reflecting on Mother’s Day, saying the heartache is all worth it. In a Mother’s Day Instagram post, Kalley Heiligenthal, who […]
Born-again rock ‘n roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
Originally published in Christian Headlines.com Rock ‘n roll pioneer Richard Wayne Penniman known famously as Little Richard has passed away at 87-years-old. A statement from his lawyer, Bill Sobel, noted that the Rockstar succumbed to bone cancer. Penniman’s son, Danny Jones Penniman confirmed his father’s death to Rolling Stone. Having […]
WATCH: Worshipers unite to bless their nations
‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.’ — Number 6: 24 – 26 With much of the world experiencing stress, hardship and uncertainly under lockdown worship musicians […]
WATCH: HLE launches ‘Dwala’ music video
Fast-rising South Africa Gospel-singer, HLE, has released a live video of her chart-topping single Dwala which is the lead single from her highly-anticipated debut album Your Kingdom on Earth. “It’s been a long time coming!!” says the former Joyous Celebration lead singer whose video went live last Friday. “I’m so excited for people […]