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Two unbelievably talented musicians, Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis, joined forces for the heartfelt “Country Gold” lyric video.

Many people would prefer to live and remain in large, metropolitan cities and their surrounding vicinity. Country life, for whatever reason, doesn’t appeal to them. They would rather avoid dirt roads, farmland and the states in the middle of the United States, commonly called “flyover country.”

All have different preferences, likes and tastes. Not every state or region of the United States is for everyone, which is fine. However, the country does seem to get looked down upon an awful lot. 

In the official lyric video for “Country Gold,” posted on YouTube, Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis sing about how they were blessed to grow up in the country. They mention what they learned while living the country life and what it means to them and their families.  

In the tune's opening verse, Anne addresses how many people overlook the country and small towns. Those areas don’t mean much to many people, but to her, it means everything. As she sings, she believes that she found “country gold.”

The song’s beautifully written chorus has both singers mentioning that what may not look like a whole lot to some people means everything to them. In fact, they add that what may not look like riches to those on the outside looking in is actually invaluable.

“To most, it might not look like much

But I put roots down here because

The richest people that I’ve ever known

Struck country gold”

Again, not every place in the world will appeal to every person. However, where people grew up is special and important to most people and holds an added significance and meaning. Flyover country and small towns are important to many people.

Proverbs 22:6 “If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old, he will not be turned away from it.”

One of the most prominent and talented Christian music artists, Tauren Wells, has unveiled the official lyric video for his inspiring tune, “Take It All Back.”

The world is a lost and broken place filled with people who are hurting and struggling. Many of those individuals are living in fear and shame, afraid to make a change because they’ve been told that they are this or that. 

Satan is a masterful liar and deceiver. He can convince people that they are unworthy of love, unable to change or too foregone for Christ’s forgiveness. Of course, none of that is true. But sadly, that is the reality for far too many people in this world.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Tauren sings “Take It All Back,” a song about defeating the fear and lies that so often hurt and hold us back from God’s plan and will for our lives.

“I’m raising the battle cry

I’m holding the banner high

With the power of the Holy Ghost

I’m taking back what the enemy stole.”

However, with God, there is victory. There is freedom from paralyzing fear and bold-faced, wholly untruthful lies. He can and will come into an individual’s heart and life and completely change the situation.

He will bring hope and inject life into a seemingly hopeless situation. He will make a way when there is none. He has done it before, and there is no reason to believe or think that He won’t do it again.

Tauren’s song has a message that so many in the world need to hear today. Too many people have been incorrectly told they are worthless, useless and meaningless. They’ve given in to Satan’s lies, but God is still at work and on the throne. He has love and a purpose for every life. He’s a God of miracles.

Isaiah 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with you: do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

This YouTube video is an Anne Wilson video clip for her song ‘REBEL.’ And it’s quite amazing!

The song is fast-paced, catchy, and a beautiful example of what it means to be a follower of Jesus today.

With lyrics like, “When the crowd goes one way, I go the other

When the battle rages, I won't back down

The gates of hell are gonna shake and tremble

In the name of Jesus, gonna stand my ground” 

we are reminded that even when everyone else is going one way, we should go the other, towards Jesus, and stand our ground. 

This version of ‘REBEL’ is an exclusive performance for Vevo DSCVR. 

Anne Wilson is a 22-year-old Christian musician and songwriter from Lexington, KY. She made her debut in 2021 with her single, ‘My Jesus.’

Anne learned to play the piano at just six years of age. When she was just 17 years old, after the tragic loss of her older brother, she recorded a video of her singing, ‘What a Beautiful Name’ and uploaded it to YouTube. A talent scout found her there, and she was sent an offer to join Capitol Christian Music Group. 

Anne has a powerful and distinct voice that makes for some astounding music. Many in the comments really enjoy her music. One commenter states, “Me and my family all went to her concert, and we loved all the energy all her songs has and the stories she told about her brother. If she ever does come back I will be there. And yes indeed god is GREAT” and another, “This song always gets me going!! I love how it has the country vibe!! Hallelujah, everyone is singing for GOD!!”

“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” - John 12:26 

Singer Tori Kelly has made a splash and released the official music video for her uplifting and catchy tune “High Water.”

No one will get through this life without experiencing hardships, trials and adversities. Unfortunately, difficult seasons come to all and often will leave scars as a reminder. Making them even worse, those situations usually arrive when we least expect them. 

Sadly, those situations can become unbearable and overwhelming. Going on and making it through another day can seem to be a monumental task and asking too much. However, there is One who never leaves our side throughout the whole ordeal. If we hold on, fighting our way through those trying circumstances, there is something better on the other side. 

The Bible, the New Testament book of Romans mentions that in all things, God works for the good of all who love him. That includes whatever hardship you’re currently enduring. God can make something beautiful out of anything, any mess.

That’s exactly what Tori sings about in the official music video for her song “High Water.” It’s a beautiful, uplifting and encouraging song about holding on and soldiering on through the difficulties because something better is just beyond the horizon.

“Something is comin’ in the morning

If I can make it through the night

Whatever comes, Hell or high water

I know I know what’s on the other side”

Whatever you’re battling or going through, you are not alone, even when it may feel like it. God says that He will never leave or forsake us. Although there may be instances when He appears absent or not listening, He is still working. He has a plan, and the outcome will be much better than we could have envisioned. 

Isaiah 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

Talented Christian musician Danny Gokey has released the official music video for his song “Peace.”

The world is often a hectic and disorderly place, where people run around every which way, trying to accomplish as much as possible in a limited amount of time. Most live by that old saying about time being money. Anyone with a job knows this to be true all too well.

We’ve even come up with a word for acting in such a fast and furious manner: multitasking. Yes, being a proactive and productive employee is a good thing. But working and living everyday life in such a rushed and chaotic manner can become tiring, and it will wear people down over time.

Individuals need time to recharge and relax. Peace is something that all need, but unfortunately, for one reason or another, it’s something most rarely experience. But there is one who does provide peace, a kind that most of the world is wholly unfamiliar with – one that surpasses all understanding.

In the official video posted on YouTube, Danny sings his song “Peace.” It’s about the peace and rest that only He can provide. It’s a peace that provides healing and comfort when life’s burdens and worries become too much to bear. 

“I have peace

Peace that surpasses understanding

I know life’s out of my hands

But I’ll make it through.”

As Danny mentions in his song, so much of life is out of our hands and control. Situations and circumstances will arise seemingly out of nowhere, leaving us overwhelmed and lost and with plenty of questions. 

However, even amid the storm and the uncertainty, Christ can and will provide peace and reassurance. We may not know what will come next in life, but if we stay close to Him, we know we’ll make it through whatever comes our way.

John 14:27 “May peace be with you; my peace I give to you: I give it not as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled; let it be without fear.”

One of the biggest, most popular bands in all of Christian music, We the Kingdom, turned in an epic and fantastic live performance of their hit song, “The Plans.”

Life is an experience that can push even the most level-headed and well-adjusted person to their breaking point. Some circumstances can get so overwhelming and overbearing that enduring another day seems like a monumental task. 

Several circumstances can cause anxiety and an overwhelming feeling of dread and despair. How will I survive the situation? What can I do now? There is no way I will possibly make it through. Those are a few of the thoughts that will flood the mind during what appears to be hopeless and lost situations.

Luckily, there is one who specializes in producing something out of nothing. He can inject hope and life into a hopeless situation. He can find and make a way when there is none. He can make the impossible possible. There is nothing too big for our God. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, We The Kingdom performs their song “The Plans” live. It’s a beautifully written tune about trusting God enough during those apprehensive, stress-filled, uncertain moments to give it all to Him. 

“For I know the plans He has for me

Yes, I know the plans He has for me

For my good

To give me a hope and a future”

Human beings worry about the future. It’s a normal and natural reaction to unseen and unknown things. However, if the God who parted the Red Sea, spoke through a burning bush and put the sun, moon and stars into place is on our side, what do we really have to fear and worry about?

God can handle anything and everything that we will come up against in life. Instead of worrying and stressing about a situation, give it to God and allow Him to work.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Immensely talented Christian music singer Anne Wilson put on a spectacular live performance, rocking the stage as she sang her tune “Rain in the Rearview.”

Life can often be a painful and hurtful experience. As most people are likely already familiar, some situations will leave you battered and bruised. Circumstances will leave you devastated, reaching for any kind of help and relief from the present situation.

Sadly, it can reach the point where giving up and throwing in the towel is preferable to any other option. But those trials and hardships will not last forever. Something better is just beyond the horizon. There is light at the end of the tunnel, as the old saying goes.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Anne delivers an exquisite live performance of her hit song “Rain in the Rearview.” Her tune is about continuing to fight, battle, and drive through the storm, even when there appears to be no end in sight.  

“When the storm rolls in and the sky won’t quit crying

And you’ve lost more tears than you thought you could ever lose

Oh, I swear, somewhere out there, the sun is somewhere shining

So, drive, baby, drive, baby, drive ‘til it shines on you”

Unfortunately, no one will be able to escape this life without going through their fair share of hardships. By the time it’s all said and done, all will have their collection of scars. But quitting and giving up the fight is never an option. If things were easy, we wouldn’t appreciate the good things in life as much.

Additionally, God will always remain by our side during these intense periods of pain and difficulty. We are never alone in the fight. He is still in control and has things under control. There is nothing too big for Him.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

This video is a beautiful melody by Caleb and Kelsey. Caleb and Kelsey Grimm are a husband and wife duo who have been singing together since they met in college in 2012. 

They released their first EP in 2018, and in 2019, they collaborated with Lauren Daigle and TobyMac. They combine folk, rock, pop, country, and jazz elements into their music. 

The two songs they include in this performance, ‘Open the Eyes of My Heart’ and ‘Lord I Give You My Heart,’ are staples in Christian worship music. The melody of the two together by Caleb and Kelsey is a lovely blending of music.

When it comes to worship music, many songs can touch us in different ways. The lyrics always have a lot to say, and we can take them with us in our hearts. 

‘Open the Eyes of My Heart’ starts with:

“Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You”

While the lyrics are basic in nature, they are filled with much meaning. They call out to God, asking him to show us who he is. 

‘Lord I Give You My Heart’ is all about giving our hearts to Jesus, as we should. 

Many in the comments agree about how lovely a performance this is. One commenter says, “Kelsey has a really beautiful voice. Caleb's voice is a perfect match for hers. Their melody and harmony are extremely beautiful and extraordinary. Sounds like angels singing. God bless.” Another says, “Keep doing worship songs. They really inspire people like me to sing Christian songs exclusively and worship with all my heart. It's not all boring as the world claims it to be.....you guys just proved em wrong.”

“That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:” - Acts 17:27

We have a Creator and Savior who loves us more than He loves Himself. Romans 6:23 says: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Jesus took our sin and guilt upon Himself that we might have eternal life. Thanks be to Jesus for His tremendous sacrifice for us!

Translated and texed but basically the same as the original. original is at : https://youtu.be/HgqXTckMUzY?si=j3LOJiLvhtnE_Z52 First publication Pinse Lovsang made of it! Recorded during the leadership conference LED23 in January 2023 at Lillestrøm, Norway. This song may be found on various platforms: e.g. Spotify, Apple Music og Tidal. It was a collaborative product composed at Pinse Lovsang (Pentecostal Worship), written by Karoline Neteland, Thomas Neteland og David André Østby. Lead vocal: Karoline Neteland, Thomas Neteland og David André Østby Vokal: Jenny Ofrim Bruvik, Marius Wigardt og Sarah Alfsen Hammersmark Trommer: Jonas Pedersen Bass: Judah John Kubendran El-gitar: Vetle Jarandsen og Andreas Ulfsten Keys: Jan Ove Kjøndal og Kristian Sæland Produsent: Vetle Jarandsen Miks: Johannes Groth Master: Thomas Berg Cover: Thomas Neteland Film: Marcus Skjennum Løken, Jens Martinus Rød og Bendik Bruun Edvardsen Klipp: Marcus Skjennum Løken (c) Pinsebevegelsen i Norge 2023

John 15:11 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Check out the official music video for the song ‘Fallen’ by Dennis Quaid and see how the lyrics strike a chord as he calls out for Jesus.

“I went for a joyride down the Devi's highway

My eternal soul hanging by the thread

I was determined that the wheel was going my way

Wind up beside the road, left for dead”

What a great song with a country and rock sound. Dennis Quaid does a great job singing ‘Fallen’ and really puts a lot of feeling into his performance. Of course, he is known for his acting, but it is clear he can also sing. 

The two producers for this song were leading gospel music figures Ben Isaacs and David Ferguson, who are part of the country rock world. 

“With two different producers, it reflects me in the sound,” shares Dennis Quaid. “Half Baptist churcher, half country rock. Ben is part of the Isaacs, which is a Christian group. He knows bluegrass and he knows the Gaither Christian audience. These traditional Christian songs, which were part of my Baptist upbringing in Texas, are very important to me. I knew how I wanted it to sound.”

Dennis Quaid recognizes that some people do not want to talk about their faith in their music, but that was not the case for him. “A lot of people are embarrassed to talk about their faith. They think it’s some kind of Boy Scout thing, where you’ve got to follow the rules,” says Dennis Quaid. “But I talk to God a lot, every day. I question everything I do. I believe it’s about keeping trying. It’s about self-examination and throwing your ego out the door.” What a great quote! 

‘Fallen’ is a great song, all about faith, and we hope that you enjoyed listening to this performance today!

An inspirational song that encourages you, in Christ's strength, do not give up, keep hope and carry on.

A Christian husband and wife, Caleb and Kelsey, covered Phil Wickham’s hit song, “The Jesus Way,” turning it into a soul-stirring and lovely duet performance.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of hurting, broken and lost people in this world. They are all carrying heavy burdens and worries, looking for any sign of hope. Many are crying out for help, comfort and healing. They want some reassurance that their suffering will end at some point. 

For those hurting, struggling and battling, there is one who has come to provide that hope and comfort that many desperately seek. Christ willingly went to the cross and died, taking upon the sins of the world on His back. He paid the ultimate price so we could be made new and might receive eternal life with Him one day. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Caleb and Kelsey perform “The Jesus Way.” It’s a song about following Christ’s unbelievable example of love and forgiveness on the cross that day. Because He loved us enough to die and forgive us, we can now act similarly and forgive those who wrong or hurt us. 

“I follow Jesus

He wore my sin, I’ll gladly wear His name

He is the treasure

He is the answer”

The lyrics in Phil’s song are essentially a blueprint for how Christians are to act toward and treat their fellow man. Christ forgave us, going through an agonizing death, which He did not deserve. If he went through all that, how can we, if we’re going to call ourselves a Christian, not show others mercy, grace and forgiveness? 

Christ was and is a perfect example of the love that we are to show others. That is, as the song title indicates, “The Jesus Way.” 

Colossians 3:13 “Being gentle to one another and having forgiveness for one another, if anyone has done wrong to his brother, even as the Lord had forgiveness for you:”

Based on the book of John and specifically 13:34-35 this is a prophetic lyric song was written by Brian back in December 1986 while a member of the Anaheim Ca. Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Love is what God is calling His church into because GOD IS LOVE. We are to love God (the easy part) AND to love one another as God loves us which is unconditionally. The world is going crazy with hate and division, but God is calling His church, you and me to come together in love and unity.

This YouTube video is by the Gaither Vocal Band who sing their catchy tune, ‘Born Again’. The song will make you want to sing along.

“Lord I've (I've been born again)

I've been born again (I've been born again)

Lord I've (I've been born again)

sure been born again (I've been born again)”

The lyrics talk about being born again, being baptized, being connected with Jesus, and how he helps us. The song is a good reminder of what is important, and how we belong to Jesus once we have been born again.

Music is the best way to get a message across and this video has definitely done so. The vocals are strong, and the performance is engaging. If you didn’t already know the song, you would be able to pick up the lyrics pretty easily. This song would be a great one to listen to when you need a little pick me up. 

The Gaither Vocal Band is an American Southern Gospel vocal group. It’s named after its founder and leader, Bill Gaither. The lineup of the group changes often as artists leave to work on solo careers and new ones replace them. 

Some of the longest-running singers are Mark Lowery, Michael English, and Wes Hampton. The current lineup includes;  Reggie Smith - tenor, Wes Hampton - tenor, Adam Crabb - lead, Todd Suttles - bass/baritone, and Bill Gaither - bass/baritone.

So many in the comments were very touched by this song. One commenter said, “I have been born again. Therefore I will never die. Thank you Jesus. Thank you God. Thank you Holy Spirit” and another, “Praise God I've been born again! Am baptised unto resurrection with Jesus Christ my Personal Lord and Saviour. Alleluyah!!!!!!!”

“Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” - John 3:3 

Christian music artist Michael W. Smith delivered a moving and emotional performance of “Above All,” a beautiful song about Christ’s powerful, life-changing love and mercy.

All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Everyone on earth is a sinner, having willfully turned away from God’s teachings and commands. With arrogance and total disobedience, all chose their own way, disregarding God.

However, while we were still lost in sin and shame, God's love never stopped. Even while we were still sinners, God sent His one and only Son to die on the cross, taking all our sins and shame on Himself. He died, paying the ultimate sacrifice for us. The Bible says Christ demonstrated His wondrous, perfect, and astounding love for us by dying on the cross.

On Good Friday, we recognize and honor Christ’s painful, agonizing and horrible death on the cross. But Praise God, that is not where the story ends! 

Days later, on Easter morning, the grave was empty, and the stone rolled away. He arose from the grave, winning the ultimate and forever victory over sin, death and hell. 

Christ willingly gave His life for us, suffering death, even death on the cross, so that we may have forgiveness, know Him and have everlasting life. Christ did all of that for you and me! 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Michael W. Smith, backed up by an entire orchestra, plays the piano and sings “Above All.” It’s a song that perfectly captures Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and how he did it all for you and me.

 

“Like a rose trampled on the ground

You took the fall

And thought of me

Above all”

Christ paid a debt, one that we could never repay. He willingly did what no one else could do. Glory and honor to His name!

Luke 24:2-3 “And they saw that the stone had been rolled away. And they went in, but the body of the Lord Jesus was not there.”

A group of incredibly talented vocalists, The Detty Sisters, once again put their lovely voices on full display with their touching rendition of “He’ll Do It Again,” a tune that reminds us of God’s faithfulness and love.

The world can be a tough place to maneuver and navigate. Everyday living can become an overwhelming and monumental chore. We may even find ourselves in a lost and hopeless situation.

But when God is involved and in control, that is never the case. God can and has made a way when none seems possible. He injects hope and life into a situation devoid of both. The Bible states in several places that God will never leave or forsake us. He has never let those who love and follow Him down before. There’s no indication He will now. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, The Detty Sisters beautifully perform “He’ll Do It Again.” 

The song’s opening verse perfectly captures a feeling all followers of Christ have found themselves in at one time or another. Everyone, if they are being honest, would admit to believing that God may have forgotten them or that He doesn’t care about our concerns. 

However, the song’s lovely chorus reminds followers of Christ that in those cases, God has come through every time. All one needs to do to prove this is to look at where they are now and where they were at one point.

“If you just take a look

At where you are now

And where you’ve been

Hasn’t He always come through for you?”

And if He did it once, what's keeping Him from coming through and remaining faithful the next time? We can rest assured that God is always loving and faithful. 

Deuteronomy 7:9 “Know therefore that the Lord your God, he is God, the faithful God, which keeps covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”

Several talented Christian musicians, including Bethel Music, Hannah McClure and Noah Paul Harrison, turned in a moving performance of “Lift Up Holy Hands/He’s Alive.”

Without Christ’s loving and awe-inspiring sacrifice, all would be lost, condemned to live out their days in their sin and shame. But because He willingly went to the cross, taking all sin and guilt upon Himself, forgiveness and everlasting life with Him is possible.

But He didn’t just die on the cross, never to return. Days later, when those who went to check on Christ’s body, they found the grave empty and the stone rolled away. Christ was nowhere to be found in the tomb. 

He has risen! 

He won the victory over sin, death and hell. Praise His excellent name!

In a clip posted on YouTube, several musicians sing praise and worship to Him, singing about the one true and risen King! 

“Oh, oh, He’s alive, and He’s alive and He is risen

Lift your voice, lift up your faith today

He’s alive, and He’s alive, and He is risen

Oh, sing holy”

 

As the musicians put on their outstanding and emotional performance, the crowd, looking on, sings along and lifts their hands up in praise. 

Seeing that many people praise and worship the Lord together is a moving scene. 

What a sight and a shock it would have been to come up to the tomb of Jesus Christ that Easter Sunday morning and see His grave empty. Those women must have been instantly flooded with questions and concerns. But they had no reason to worry or to be concerned, for He is risen.

The one they call Jesus, the Savior, He is alive! Praise God.

Luke 24:2-3 “And they saw that the stone had been rolled away. And they went in, but the body of the Lord Jesus was not there.”

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