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New Salem releases Christmas single “Heaven’s Holy Child”

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TEXAS GOSPEL CANADA VOLUNTEER

New Salem has released a new Christmas single called “Heaven’s Holy Child.” The group shares the message of the season through their warm vocal style and strong musical ability. These qualities have become the hallmarks of New Salem’s sound.

Heaven’s Holy Child · New Salem · Jennifer McCallister · Bobby McCallister Heaven’s Holy Child â„— New Salem Publishing, BMI Released on: 2025-11-03

The group was previously known as The Bradleys. They perform in a smooth style that draws from Southern Gospel music with some bluegrass influence. New Salem continues to bring their music to audiences who appreciate this traditional approach.

The name of the group is a reference to its home base, the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. But the name has more meaning than a regional reference. According to the group’s website, “It is in the Bible; Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, and Hebrews 6:20 & 7:1-3. SALEM, in the Hebrew language is SHALOM, which means PEACE, Righteousness and Wholeness.”

New Salem has earned recognition for their songwriting work. Several gospel groups have recorded songs written by members of New Salem, including The McKameys, The Primitives, and Troy Burns Family, among others.

During their time as The Bradleys, the group received a Dove Award nomination in the Bluegrass Album of the Year category for their album “So Glad.” They also won the Singing News Songwriting Competition with their song “Heavenly Peace.”

The new single “Heaven’s Holy Child” focuses on the birth of Christ. The group brings their diverse musical talents together to deliver this Christmas message.

Listen for New Salem’s latest release on Texas Gospel Canada!

Mississippi gospel group signs recording deal with Nashville label

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JEFF TURNER

Right Road Quartet of Columbia, Mississippi has signed a recording agreement with Big Picture Records.

The quartet began performing in March 2022 and has traveled since then. Matt Linton serves as the lead singer and founded the group. The other members are Kip Barrier, who sings tenor, Jason Pope, who sings baritone, and Caleb Dunn, who sings bass.

Matt Linton, Lead (Courtesy Right Road Quartet, 2025)

“Myself and Right Road Quartet are absolutely thrilled to be officially signed with Big Picture Records,” Linton said. “The entire team at Big Picture has been incredible to work with. We are so thankful for their belief in our ministry and music. We can’t wait to see what doors the Lord continues to open!”

Ed Leonard of Big Picture Records, which operates under Daywind Music Group, said the label looks forward to working with the quartet. “We are excited to work with Right Road Quartet to spread the Gospel to people everywhere,” Leonard said. “I can’t wait for fans to hear the new music they are making!”

Jaquita Jenkins, who handles artist relations for Big Picture Records, added that the group fits well with the label’s other performers. “We’re happy to add Right Road to the family of great artists at Big Picture Records. Their excellence in both recording and live performance will raise the bar,” Jenkins said.

Right Road Quartet from the 2024 NQC

Radio stations received the song in November, and it will become available on streaming services and download platforms in January 2026.

Right Road Quartet will perform at the National Quartet Convention in September 2026. The group also has concerts scheduled at other Southern Gospel events around the country.

The group’s first release with Big Picture Records is a song called “Just One Drop of Blood.” Kevin Wright wrote the song. Three producers worked on the recording: the late Garry Jones, Matthew Browder, and John Darin Rowsey. Jones previously worked with Gold City, Mercy’s Mark, and Canton Junction.

Before forming Right Road Quartet, Linton worked as a solo performer. He started the group because of his interest in quartet music.

Chris Allman of Greater Vision praised Right Road Quartet’s performances. “There’s no sound that compares to solid four-part harmony when it’s done well. Right Road Quartet is one that executes the music and represents Gospel Music in a way that makes us all proud. They sound great, are exciting to watch and present themselves in a classy manner,” Allman stated.

Big Picture Records started in 2021 as part of Daywind Music Group. The label works with several Southern Gospel artists, including Justified Quartet, Steve Ladd, and the Mark Dubbeld Family. The company provides promotion, marketing, and distribution services for its artists.

Hearing God in a Noisy World

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FLOYD ROGERS

Clear communication matters in every part of life, especially in our walk with God. Just as we talk and listen in our human relationships, the same is needed in our relationship with the Lord. God hasn’t gone silent. He still speaks. But if we don’t know how to listen, we’ll miss what He’s trying to say.

It’s not enough that God speaks clearly. We must learn to quiet our hearts and pay attention. His voice is meant to help us understand who He is, shape our lives to reflect His truth, and equip us to share that truth with others.

God’s message has always had the same purpose: to reveal His nature, guide us in how to live, and help us pass on what we’ve learned. Listening is not just hearing sounds. It is taking in what He says and letting it change us.

My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;

John 10:27

Joseph Habedank releases The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman

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Two-time GRAMMY® nominee and Dove Award-winning artist Joseph Habedank has honoured one of Christian music’s most celebrated voices with the release of his new project, The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman, now available through Daywind Records as of November 21.

The 12-track collection reimagines some of Steven Curtis Chapman’s most beloved and timeless songs, interpreted through Habedank’s signature voice and artistry. The album features fan favourites including “His Strength Is Perfect,” “My Redeemer Is Faithful and True,” and the iconic title track, “The Great Adventure.”

The first single, Habedank’s re-fashioned version of “The Great Adventure,” arrived on September 5, giving listeners an early glimpse of the powerful and heartfelt renditions that shape the full album. Produced by Brent Milligan, the project offers a fresh perspective on Chapman’s classics while remaining true to the heart and message that have inspired generations.

“Steven Curtis Chapman’s music has been a soundtrack of faith for so many of us,” shares Joseph Habedank. “It’s an honour to pay tribute to the incredible songs that shaped my own walk and to share them with today’s audiences in a new way.”

“I’m truly humbled by Joseph’s decision to record this tribute,” says Chapman. “Hearing these songs interpreted through his voice and heart is such a gift. I pray they will continue to encourage and inspire people just as they have throughout the years.”

With a career spanning more than 35 years, Steven Curtis Chapman remains the most awarded artist in Christian music history, with 59 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, 5 GRAMMY® Awards, and countless hits that have left an indelible mark on the genre.

The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman is more than a covers project, it’s a heartfelt celebration and reimagining of Chapman’s legacy, presented through the lens of one of today’s leading voices in Christian music.

“I’m blown away and incredibly honoured that my friend Joseph has released an entire album of my songs! I can’t wait for everybody to hear it!” – Steven Curtis Chapman

The End of Human Conflict Through Christ

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AMY TURNER

Human history is filled with struggle. Stories are never without conflict. We see this in wars, violence, fractured families, and lives marked by loss. No solution created by human hands has ever brought lasting peace.

The Bible explains that this struggle reaches its answer in Jesus. In Colossians 1:20, Paul writes that through Christ, God reconciles all things to himself. Peace is made possible because of the blood shed on the cross.

The cross shows the depth of our brokenness, but it also reveals the gift of reconciliation. By trusting in the name of Jesus, people find peace with God. The long story of human conflict is met with its resolution in Christ, who ends the separation and brings unity with God.

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

Romans 5:1