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Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, was crowned the “American Idol” Season 23 winner on Sunday night, capturing America’s vote with his powerhouse vocals and gospel roots. Roberts’ win came during a live finale that featured final performances from the top three contestants — Roberts, John Foster and Christian mom Breanna Nix — and marked the biggest finale vote in the show’s history, according to host Ryan Seacrest. Roberts […]

Breanna Nix, a Christian singer and recent finalist on “American Idol,” has reached the No. 1 spot on Apple’s Country chart with her single “Higher.” The song surged to the top following her third-place finish in the show’s 23rd season. Nix shared the chart milestone in an Instagram post this week, where she thanked supporters and called the success “just the beginning.” Breanna Nix, American Idol 2025 Finalist “Higher,” a cover of […]

T.D. Jakes announced who the next senior pastors of the Dallas megachurch will be in a Sunday service. Via KHOU 11 – Author: Rachel Snyder DALLAS — T.D. Jakes, the founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, is turning his leadership role with the church over to a new generation. Jakes founded The Potter’s House, a non-denominational megachurch in the 6700 block of Kiest Boulevard near Dallas Baptist University, […]

Christian rapper urges followers to see movie that promotes African folk magic Christian rapper Lecrae says he thinks Christians should go see the box office hit “Sinners” despite containing some “anti-Christian propaganda.” The 45-year-old Grammy-winning hip hop artist, whose real name is Lecrae Devaughn Moore, shared his thoughts on the Ryan Coogler-directed horror film starring Michael B. Jordan, which is projected to take in over $225 million worldwide by the end of […]

By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Monday, March 24, 2025 George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist-turned-Christian pastor, died Friday at 76. "Our hearts are broken," an announcement on Foreman's Instagram page read. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones," it read. “A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, […]

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Monday, March 24, 2025   An Evangelical mission doctor has warned that millions of lives are at stake surrounding the potential dismantling of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), as country music artists led by Amy Grant have called for the program's reauthorization. PEPFAR, launched in 2003 under President George W. Bush, is the largest global health initiative focused on a single disease, […]

"Seeing how 'Lead Me On' has touched hearts means so much," Moore tells Billboard. Chandler Moore earns third No. 1 overall, and his first without any billed collaborators, on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, as the Maverick City Music member’s “Lead Me On” ascends a spot to the top of the tally dated March 15. During the Feb. 28-March 6 tracking week, the single advanced by 5% in plays among reporters to the chart, according to Luminate. […]

The Importance of Song Length for Gospel Radio Airplay in 2025 By Dr. D. Roy Bramwell, Editor | Contributed by Robyn M for Gospel Airplay Now Hey Gospel Artists! Let’s talk about something crucial for your music’s success on the airwaves – song length. If you’re aiming to get gospel radio airplay for your tracks on major chart-reporting stations like those that report to Mediabase and Billboard, you need to hit that sweet spot. In 2025, […]

The Path to Gospel Radio Success: Why Organic Growth Matters By Dr. D. Roy Bramwell, Editor As an independent gospel artist, the desire to see your song reach the top 30 on Billboard or Mediabase is understandable. However, many radio programmers hesitate to invest airplay in songs with low streaming numbers and weak social media presence. Here’s why it’s important to focus on organic growth before heavily investing in charting. […]