Herb Longs

4 days ago | thechristianbeat.org | Herb Longs

Following a triumphant return to the stage in 2024 after a decade-long hiatus, acclaimed Christian rock band Pillar is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their documentary, Pillar: Beyond the Frontline, set to debut on October 12, 2025. This highly anticipated film is directed by Kaden Wittig, son of Pillar’s founding member and bassist, Michael “Kalel” Wittig.

6 days ago | thechristianbeat.org | Herb Longs

GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake recently surprised country music superstar/rapper Jelly Roll with news that their collaborative single “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has gone Platinum, marking 1 million streams/sales. Lake presented Jelly Roll with the RIAA certifying plaque and you can see the emotional moments that followed below. “Hard Fought Hallelujah” ft. Jelly Roll has had incredible success, with appearances on ‘American Idol,’ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, and the Grand Ole Opry.

1 week ago | thechristianbeat.org | Herb Longs

A coalition of faith-based organizations and their partners hosted an awareness-raising concert Wednesday, June 18, to spotlight the urgent need for continued support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other global health initiatives. The event brought together Christian artists and advocates to reaffirm the church’s leadership in supporting lifesaving care around the world.

1 week ago | thechristianbeat.org | Herb Longs

10x platinum band MercyMe has announced the August 8 release of their 12th studio project, WONDER & AWE. Following  ALWAYS ONLY JESUS in 2022, the 13-track selection finds the band collaborting with longtime producer Tedd T, who also serves as Executive Producer, as well as Brown Bannister, and new creative voices Josh Auer, Jarad Atherton and Carter Frodge. For the first time ever, the band also jumped in to co-produce all tracks.

1 week ago | thechristianbeat.org | Herb Longs

Rising Christian artist Kate Stanford has released her latest single, “Inside Out,” to Christian radio formats, including Christian Country and Christian AC. The track is a heartfelt reminder that God’s love sees beyond our mess and meets us exactly where we are. Blending country, folk, and pop influences, “Inside Out” showcases Kate’s signature sound—authentic, uplifting, and grounded in grace.