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GOSPELMUSIC.ORG JANUARY 2016

WHAT’S GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE INSIDE INDUSTRY Q&A: Passion Conference Co-Founder Q&A with Passion Conference Co- Shelley Giglio Founder Shelley Giglio By Lindsay Williams

Celebrations and News 2016 marks the 19th year of , and for the first time ever, this year’s event was held in three different locations simultaneously. Thousands upon Radio Movement thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds packed ’s Philips Arena and Infinite Energy Center as thousands more filled Appearances ’s Toyota Center over the course of the three-day in Film/TV conference, Jan. 2-4. Thanks to technology that allowed various portions to be live streamed between venues, Top Adult Cont. Songs every attendee was able to hear music from sixsteps’ stable of artists (, Crowder, , Shelley Giglio Photo Credit Lee Steffen Top Gospel Songs , Kristian Stanfill, etc.), as well as and , and messages from well-known speakers like Christine Caine and Ravi Zacharias, among others. Ahead of Passion, Shelley Giglio—who heads Top Rock Songs up the conference and sixstepsrecords with her husband Louie—sat down with us to discuss the core vision of Passion Conferences, why worship music is here to stay and Overall Chart Toppers how the Church needs to make space for more women in leadership. (Continued...)

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York Stock Exchange’s 92nd annual Sonya and Jimmy Yeary CELEBRATIONS AND NEWS Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 3. (The Isaacs) welcomed their second child, Syntax Creative inked a distribution deal Rend Collective’s Gaitlyn Solomon Yeary, with Vineyard Worship, which will find Patrick Thompson Dec. 8. Gaitlyn weighed the company distributing Vineyard’s next married girlfriend in at 8 lbs., 10 oz. and two releases: All Things Rise (Jan. 1) and Jude Lacey Nov. 28. 21” long, making Anchor Studio Sessions (Jan. 15). Vineyard 4-year-old Ayden a big brother. Worship is the musical arm of Vineyard Chris Tomlin made his Church, which includes 2,500 Grand Ole Opry debut Brian Free & Assurance announced the congregations around the world. Dec. 4, while Laura departure of bass singer Jeremy Lile. Story stood in the Christian jazz pianist and legendary “circle” for “This Is Amazing Grace,” co-written and former Brooklyn the first time Dec. 8. recorded by Phil Wickham, received RIAA Tabernacle Choir member Gold Certification. Caleb Collins performed Legacy Five announced Josh Feemster songs from his new holiday as their newest member, following Matt Maher’s hit single, “Lord, I Need , Christmas, at the New he departure of tenor Gus Gaches. You,” received RIAA Gold Certification. GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2016

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LaBreeska Stephen Mitchell announced Russell joined WAY-FM presented at NRB’s annual Hemphill, his engagement to girlfriend Louisville. Paul Van Sickle convention held in Nashville beloved Lenea Olson Dec. 17. joined WAY-FM Portland. in February. matriarch of Aaron Traylor joined WAY-FM gospel singing Nashville, and Dan Raymond Longtime LeSEA broadcaster family The joined WAY-FM Denver. Peter Sumrall, 62, passed Hemphills, passed away Dec. 9 away Dec. 5 of a heart attack. at the age of 75. Mike Gallagher’s Salem Radio talk show was extended Doug Hannah joined Urban worship collective through 2018. Christian FM for middays. LIVRE’ performed at the MBK Entertainment Holiday Stephens Media Group Radio Movement Provided by HisAir.net Concert, alongside R&B Independent label StowTown named Chad Bradley Program sensation Brandy at New Records announced its foray Director of KXOJ2 (Tulsa). York’s B.B. King’s Dec. 15. into the Christian marketplace APPEARANCES IN FILM/TV The group is slated to release with the signings of former EMF San Antonio Promotion its debut album, Jericho: Tribe founding member Manager Roy Flores exited. of Joshua, in February. Jody McBrayer and worship Colton Dixon appeared leader Charles Billingsley on “FOX & Friends” Nov. 13 Salem named Kevin Isaacs who will release new projects and performed his song GM for their Cleveland cluster in February and March “Limitless.” of stations. respectively. Michael W. Smith made his Longtime Milwaukee Christian Hope Bowling, third appearance on “CMA broadcaster Vic Eliason, 79, 15, became the Country Christmas” when he passed away Dec. 5 after a youngest artist performed alongside Martina battle with cancer. Music industry veteran to ever earn a McBride Dec. 3 on ABC. and former Capitol CMG Singing News WAY-FM Publishing Creative Director No. 1 when South Florida Tina Campbell () John J. Thompson was The Bowling Community Impact Director and husband Teddy appeared selected to serve as the Family’s “One Glorious Joshua Evans exited. on “Steve Harvey” Dec. 9. Associate Dean of Trevecca Moment of Faith” reached University’s new School of the top of the chart. As of Jan. 4, “Life with Following a year-long hiatus, Music and Worship Arts. Lisa Williams” will be “Celebration of Gospel” will Bill and syndicated nationally thanks air Jan. 31 on BET. The No. 1 Jeremy and Gloria to a partnership between rated special Adie Camp Gaither Christian FM and Cure will be hosted by Academy celebrated celebrated International. Award® and Golden Globe® 12 years of their 53rd nominated actress Taraji marriage wedding David Brock has joined KVNE/ P. Henson (“Empire”) and Dec. 15. anniversary KGLY (Tyler) as Production will feature performances Dec. 22. Director and On-Air Host. by Yolanda Adams, Erica GOA is now exclusively Campbell, , booking bestselling authors, “Life Issues” with Brad Mattes, Tasha Cobbs and more. entrepreneurs and twin RADIO President of Life Issues brothers David and Jason Institute, has been awarded Canton Jones joined the cast Benham. WAY-FM announced the 2016 National Religious of “Preachers of Atlanta.” The the addition of four new Broadcasters (NRB) Impact first episode is set to premiere Rend Collective bassist Operations Directors: Mike Award. The award will be Feb. 3 on Oxygen. GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2016

2016 GRAMMY® Nominees

Congratulations to all of this year’s GRAMMY® nominees. The 58th annual GRAMMY® Awards will be held Feb. 15 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS from 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m ET/PT.

BEST CONTEMPORARY BEST CONTEMPORARY BEST GOSPEL BEST BEST ROOTS CHRISTIAN MUSIC CHRISTIAN PERFORMANCE/SONG GOSPEL ALBUM GOSPEL ALBUM PERFORMANCE/SONG MUSIC ALBUM

Francesca Jason Crabb, Anthony Brown Karen Clark The Fairfield Four, Battistelli, Whatever the Road & Group Therapy, Sheard, Destined Still Rockin’ “Holy Spirit” “Worth [Live]” to Win (Live) My Soul , Crowder, “Lift How Can It Be , Dorinda Clark- Karen Peck Your Head Weary “Wanna Be Cole, Living It & New River, Sinner (Chains)” Matt Maher, Happy?” Pray Now Saints and Sinners Tasha Cobbs, Matt Maher, Travis Greene, One Place Live Point of Grace, “Because He TobyMac, “Intentional” Directions Home Lives (Amen)” This Is Not a Test Israel & New (Songs We Love, Israel & New Breed, Covered: Songs You Know) feat. All Chris Tomlin, Breed feat. Alive In Asia [Live] Sons & Daughters, Yolanda Adams, (Deluxe) “Soul on Fire” “How Awesome Is Our God [Live]” Jonathan TobyMac feat. Mr. McReynolds, Life Talkbox, “Feel It” Brian Courtney Music: Stage Two Wilson, “Fighting For [Live]”

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Marcos Witt 5,683,851 Kirk Franklin 1,077,440

Hillsong United 5,485,524 1,060,349

Skillet 5,193,290 Hillsong United 1,055,608

Casting Crowns 4,546,550 Marcos Witt 998,202

Don Moen 4,258,069 Chris Tomlin 880,182

Hillsong Worship 4,012,740 621,782

Mary Mary 3,782,723 TobyMac 562,979

Chris Tomlin 3,189,093 Mary Mary 545,547

TobyMac 2,909,544 Michael W. Smith 533,954 GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2016

This Month’s Top Twenty

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1MercyMe Flawless 11 Lincoln Brewster There Is Power 2Big Daddy Weave My Story 12 Lauren Daigle First 3Casting Crowns Just Be Held 13 Chris Tomlin Good Good Father 4Jordan Feliz The River 14 Stars Go Dim You Are Loved 5Jeremy Camp Same Power 15 Third Day Soul On Fire 6TobyMac Feel It / ft. Mr. Talkbox 16 Phil Wickham This Is Amazing Grace 7Francesca Battistelli Holy Spirit 17 Josh Wilson That Was Then, This Is Now 8Chris Tomlin At The Cross (Love Ran Red) 18 Matt Maher Because He Lives (Amen) 9Passion/K.Stanfill Even So Come 19 Hillsong United Touch The Sky 10Matthew West Grace Wins 20 MercyMe Greater

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1Travis Greene Intentional 11 Anita Wilson You Love Me (Best Of My Love) 2Kirk Franklin Wanna Be Happy 12 Charles Jenkins/F.C. War 3Anthony Brown/GT Worth 13 Israel/New Breed How Awesome Is Our God 4Tim Bowman Jr. I’m Good 14 Tasha Cobbs Jesus Saves 5Marvin Sapp Yes You Can 15 I Luh God / ft. Big Shizz 6Casey J I’m Yours 16 Deon Kipping Place Called Victory 7Brian C. Wilson Worth Fighting For 17 John P. Kee Level Next 8Byron Cage Like No Other 18 J.J. Hairston/Y.P. You’re Mighty 9Kim Burrell Thank You Jesus 19 Kirk Franklin 123 Victory 10Todd Dulaney The Anthem 20 Maurette B. Clark King Oh King

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This Month’s Top Twenty

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1For Today Broken Lens 11 Attalus Sirens 2XXI Say It Again 12 Artifex Pereo The Straight & Winding Way 3Graceful Closure Chasing Fears 13 Twenty One Pilots Stressed Out 4Matty Mullins Come Alive 14 Owl City Verge / ft. Aloe Blacc 5Devil Wears Prada Planet A 15 P.O.D. This Goes Out To You 6Truslow Hurrican 16 Family Force 5 Glow In The Dark 7Red Jumpsuit Appa. It Was You 17 Red Yours Again 8KB Feat. Mattie I Believe 18 Lecrae All I Need Is You 9Ongoing Concept Amends 19 Children 18:3 Afterall... 10Vesperteen Shatter In The Night 20 Hearts Like Lions I’m Not Running Away From...

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RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1Jordan Feliz The River 11 Passion/K. Stanfill Even So Come 2Big Daddy Weave My Story 12 Josh Wilson That Was Then, This Is Now 3Casting Crowns Just Be Held 13 Chris Tomlin At The Cross (Love Ran Red) 4Jeremy Camp Same Power 14 Stars Go Dim You Are Loved 5MercyMe Flawless 15 Lauren Daigle First 6Lincoln Brewster There Is Power 16 Third Day Soul On Fire 7Matthew West Grace Wins 17 MercyMe Greater 8TobyMac Feel It / ft. Mr. Talkbox 18 Phil Wickham This Is Amazing Grace 9Francesca Battistelli Holy Spirit 19 Matt Maher Because He Lives (Amen) 10Chris Tomlin Good Good Father 20 Natalie Grant Be One

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How has your vision for Passion the fact that I get to stand here as close GETTING evolved through the years? as I do and watch Him do it, that’s an TO KNOW unbelievable privilege. I can’t believe that Shelley Giglio: There’s a whole new part of it. But I can believe that He has SHELLEY group of 18 to 25-year-olds every year in been faithful to who He says He is. life, so you’re never really with the same GIGLIO people. It’s always changing; it’s always You wear a lot of “hats,” as the head FAVORITE RESTAURANT evolving. All my friends love the fact that of sixstepsrecords, the co-founder IN ATLANTA: Superica they prayed when they were a student of Passion, a day-to-day manager (www.supericaatl.com) that someday their kid would get to come and with your continued involvement (“It’s by our famous Atlanta to this, and sure enough, 19 years later, in leadership at Passion City Church. chef who is opening more we’re still standing, which is crazy and such How do you view your “job”? amazing restaurants than a privilege. But what’s cool about Passion you can fathom. His name Giglio: I feel like my role is an industry is that it’s the same and it’s completely is Ford Fry, and it is some role, but I don’t see my job as an industry different. It’s the same in its core… At its of the best ‘Mex-Tex’ you job. I see my job as a ministry job…because core, Passion is really just trying to say, will ever have in your life.”) what I’m really here to do is to challenge ‘There’s another alternative of a way to both myself and the people I’m around FAVORITE live, and we’re giving you that option early to rise up to the greatest possibility in our VACATION SPOT: in your life so that you can see that the life, and that is that God could actually California (“Beautiful trajectory of your life can actually be on a weather all the time. take and use our life for something that different track and you can be a difference Beaches, sunshine matters… I’m not on the stage with [our maker in the world. You can leave a legacy and happiness.”) artists] singing new songs and leading the that’s far greater than yourself.’ Church, but I am playing a super vital role SONG YOU CURRENTLY in helping them get to the place where HAVE ON REPEAT: How have you seen that message play Adele’s “Hello” out in the lives of these students? they can. And so, it does have an industry (“I’m literally obsessed. It’s title, but it’s really a ministry job. Giglio: Those students who felt that so good. I’m like, How could You are one of a very small number someone sound like that? moment and have responded to that of female managers in our industry. I don’t understand.”) message are now all over the world in major jobs, major families, living big lives, Do you feel like there’s a need for ARTIST THAT MADE but living in such a way that they know more women in leadership roles? YOU FALL IN LOVE and understand that ‘this isn’t all about WITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC: Giglio: I think the Church sometimes me. Everything doesn’t revolve around Amy Grant (“We’re very has lagged behind [the corporate me. I’m not at the core of my life, but similar in age. I think she’s world]. Some of that is in teaching and instead, Jesus is.’ And there’s a way to maybe two years older than just trying to figure out what roles are live like that, and now we have a whole me. So when she was 16 important for women to have, but a lot legacy of people who are actually living and making records, it was of that is just women have felt like they that out, so it’s a beautiful thing. a phenomenon to me.”) don’t have opportunities in ministry to When you started this 19 years ago, really use their lives for something they did you ever dream it would have think is important, and so they’ve gone such a huge impact? culturally to some other atmosphere to try to contribute. I think it [would be] Giglio: In some ways, we’re surprised He amazing if the Church would rise up and would use us. Yes, is the answer to that. see all these women as resources for But are we surprised that He’s doing really changing the world and sharing what He’s doing? No. Because He’s just the gospel in every form…and if they doing what He said He would do. So would open the doors wide enough for me it’s like, Of course, He did! Now, for women to be able to use their gifts GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2016

[and] be able to use them within the Him. It feels really normal because steps or just have courage to live in Church… [In the music industry], I we’ve created a lifestyle where our whatever circumstance they’re in, would love for there to be women at whole life can be used as worship. then it’s my privilege… So for me, it’s every level, whether that’s sitting in I don’t know that 15 or 20 years ago like my ultimate thing isn’t the way I a boardroom full of people running as many of us understood that. give you the music. My ultimate thing a record label or sitting in a studio I think it’s a multi-layered thing that is what can we give you to help you with artists making music. kind of broke open the window for live here on earth successfully? What the songs of God to really infiltrate can we do to resource you? And as Worship music has really the Church, and that’s who listens long as that’s our priority, I think it transformed the Christian music to Christian radio. doesn’t matter the form… It’s going to industry in the last decade or change six more times in my lifetime, With the constant changes in how so—taking over radio, dominating and I pray I’m here close enough to people consume music and now sales. Do you see that trend watch it. But I’m not fearful of that. with the big push to streaming, ending any time soon? I’m excited, because it’s just another do you feel the effects of all of opportunity to say to people, ‘If you Giglio: Worship is one of those this change—either negatively consume differently, then we’ll make things that transcends all time and or positively? it available to you that way.’ space… And I think the more of it Giglio: I’ve been around for so long, that we can grab on earth and say, In reality, don’t you agree that I think I’ve seen several evolutions ‘This is our eternal destiny and we there are actually more ways of music and the way it’s consumed have the privilege to do it now,’ the than ever before for people to and purchased and stolen—we’ve better we’re going to be. So do I experience and discover music? seen it all. I think the main thing is think it’s going to end? Never. Are that in the back of my heart and people always going to play it on the Giglio: That’s right. Life is going mind the whole time has been to be radio? I hope so, because I feel like to become tighter and tighter in a resource to people. I really believe our eternal plan is worship. that way, and the world is going that resources—whether that’s to become smaller and smaller. Why do you think worship music, books, talks, whatever—follow We have the privilege, honestly, has become so central to the ministry. When you’re ministering to affect the whole world with Christian music industry? What’s to people, it’s easy for them to want the things that we do today, and it shifted in the past 10 years? whatever resource you’re offering. should really inform the way we live. And because I believe that’s so Giglio: I think we’ve done a great job important, I’m going to continue to Passion will head back to the of teaching people that worship is a minister to people my whole life; Georgia Dome for one mega- lifestyle and that it’s not just a song, and if I can resource them in any gathering in 2017. For more and so all of a sudden we’re not just form for them to have something on Passion Conferences, visit singing about God, we’re singing to that helps them tangibly take next www.268generation.com.

Each year, Passion releases a live album that captures the new songs written specially for the annual conference. This year, instead of a live project, they released a studio record for the first time ever.Passion: Salvation’s Tide Is Rising released digitally Jan. 1 ahead of the conference and features brand-new cuts from Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and more. While physical copies will be available Jan. 29, at press time the digital version currently sits at No. 3 on the overall iTunes chart, bested only by new releases from Adele and Justin Bieber.