INSIDE INDUSTRY Q&A: Passion Conference Co-Founder Q&A with Passion Conference Co- Shelley Giglio Founder Shelley Giglio by Lindsay Williams
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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 Passion Conferences, 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 Atlanta’s Philips Arena and Infinite Energy Center as thousands more filled Appearances Houston’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 (Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Shelley Giglio Photo Credit Lee Steffen Top Gospel Songs Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, etc.), as well as Hillsong UNITED and Rend Collective, 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...) Movement 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 album, Christmas, at the New he departure of tenor Gus Gaches. You,” received RIAA Gold Certification. GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2016 Movement 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 Avalon 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 (Mary Mary) 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 gospel music 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, Tamela Mann, 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 Lauren Daigle, Crowder, “Lift How Can It Be Kirk Franklin, 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) Third Day feat. All Chris Tomlin, Breed feat. Alive In Asia [Live] Sons & Daughters, Love Ran Red 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]” Social Media MOST FOLLOWED ARTISTS ON FACEBOOK MOST FOLLOWED ARTISTS ON TWITTER Marcos Witt 5,683,851 Kirk Franklin 1,077,440 Hillsong United 5,485,524 Lecrae 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 Kari Jobe 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 ADULT CONTEMPORARY PROVIDED BY CMTA 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 BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 1/6/2016 GOSPEL PROVIDED BY CMTA 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 Erica Campbell 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 BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 1/6/2016 GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JANUARY 2016 This Month’s Top Twenty ROCK PROVIDED BY CMTA 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.