Colton Dixon Brings His Unmistakable Pop Vocals to Feature Film SIGHT

Angel Studios is honored to announce that Atlantic Recording Artist Colton Dixon has released the title track for the upcoming feature film SIGHT. “Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)” is available now on all major music platforms, through Atlantic Records.

“When I first heard “Rest of My Life,” I instantly knew it was a fit for the film’s epilogue,” shares Ryan Svendsen, Angel Studios Head of Music. “It is extremely rare for the spirit and lyrics of a song to be an uncanny match for a scene but the stars aligned beautifully with Colton’s track for SIGHT. We are honored to have Colton’s uplifting music bring out this important moment and we know that this song will be a reminder of not only the film but of the miracle that we are not confined by the things that we can physically see.”

“Sometimes when you write a song, it takes on a life of its own,” shares Dixon. “After I experienced the film and got to meet Dr. Wang in person, the lyrics and cadence of the song took on a whole new meaning. I can’t wait for this song and the film to impact the world in a powerful way.”

Lyrics to “Rest of My Life (From the Original Motion Picture SIGHT)” –
​​Spent most of my life
Killin’ my time on the sidelines wishin’ I
Had a purpose had a reason had a why
I was searching with a blindfold In the dark
Til I met you and you rescued my heart
Was lost and found Was blind but now I’ll never be the same

For the rest of my LIFE
I’m gonna reach higher I’m gonna live for what I believe
Everyday three sixty-five right up until the day that I DIE
In every moment be everything you made me to be
I’m not afraid with you right by my side for the rest of my

See it clearer in the mirror eyes are open
Cuz it’s in Him that I’m placing all my hope in
Yeah, you loved me first now my universe is and will always be yours

For the rest of my LIFE
I’m gonna reach higher I’m gonna live for what I believe
Everyday three sixty-five right up until the day that I DIE
In every moment be everything you made me to be
I’m not afraid with you right by my side for the rest of my life

I was dying only trying to survive
But now I’m thriving Living like I am alive
Ain’t it crazy How in the blink of an eye
You could change me for the rest of my life LIFE

I’m gonna reach higher I’m gonna live for what I believe
Everyday three sixty-five right up until the day that I DIE
In every moment be everything you made me to be
I’m not afraid with you right by my side for the rest of my life

SIGHT comes to theaters Memorial Day weekend, 2024. Starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, the film follows the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese American who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a turbulent uprising in his youth in China, Dr. Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan.

Lauren Daigle Celebrates One Billion Streams On Pandora

Lauren Daigle was recently presented with a plaque celebrating one billion streams on Pandora. 

Daigle recently signed her first major label deal with Atlantic Records, hoping to cross over into the pop mainstream with her third album – her soulful sound is a mixture of Adele and Joss Stone – while bracing herself for the backlash from Christians who don’t condone mixing the sacred with the profane. “It’s not nearly as bad as it could have been, I’ll say that,” Daigle tells me from her home in New Orleans, wearing a broad smile under an even broader hat. “There’s way more people cheering me on than upset, so I’ll take it.”

New Single & Album from Lauren Daigle

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter LAUREN DAIGLE debuts her new single, ‘Thank God I Do,’ and announces her forthcoming self-titled album, Lauren Daigle, due out May 12, 2023.

“Thank God I Do” marks the launch of a new creative chapter for the multi-platinum selling, Louisiana-bred artist, who just last month announced the signing to Atlantic Records in partnership with longtime label home Centricity Music. The creative team behind Lauren Daigle is led by Grammy®-winning producer Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Mary J. Blige, Fiona Apple, Carrie Underwood), and includes co-writes with Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally, Amy Wadge, Lori McKenna, Jason Ingram and Jon Greene to name a few. Lauren Daigle comprises twenty soulful and uplifting songs to be released in two parts. The first ten songs arrive May 12, and the other ten release later this year.

“This is my most precious project,” Daigle shares, “It’s got fun moments, solemn moments, extrovert moments and introvert moments. And I’m just thrilled about taking my songwriting further on this record than anything I’ve done previously.”

Lauren Daigle taps into every side of the multi-faceted artist herself – showcasing her stunning and powerful voice, rich storytelling, and incredible musicality drawn from and inspired by her New Orleans roots.

With over a billion streams and years of sold-out US and international tours to her name, Lauren Daigle continues to cement her status as a modern vocal powerhouse with a global, ever-growing fanbase.   https://www.laurendaigle.com/

American Idol’s COLTON DIXON Announces the April 28th release of his 7-song EP, Canvas (Atlantic)

The EP’s highly-anticipated new single, “My Light,” can be heard below.

Canvas and “My Light” follow the biggest song of Dixon’s career to-date “Build A Boat,” which, at 10 weeks became the longest running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022, also spawning “Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett),” with multi-platinum and award-winning Country star Gabby Barrett.

“My Light,” penned by the team behind “Build A Boat,” Swedish songwriting team Robin Sternberg and Johan Lindbrant, along with Dixon, Pete Becker, Dan Caplan and Seth Mosley. Produced by Lindbrant and Stjernberg, the track is one Dixon reflects on personally:

“Over the last couple of years, we’ve all been in a dark place,” he admits. “It was like, ‘Man, I’m not sure if the world will come back’. In my case, I didn’t know if I’d ever tour again. The twins were born in the same year I lost my main source of income—which is touring. It was scary. If I’ve ever been afraid, I know there’s someone who loves me and will guide me through – God is my light, but we all can relate to people in our lives that help strengthen us as well and keep us going. It’s such a fun song but its message is what I love most about it.”

In addition to “My Light” and both versions of “Build A Boat,” Canvas features four other tunes, including the anthemic “Giants,” written and produced by Grammy-nominee Joe London (Jason Derulo, Lizzo, Thomas Rhett), the piano-driven “Hold Onto Hope,” a fire-filled vocal performance on “Unbreakable,” and the delicate title-track, “Canvas.”   https://www.coltondixon.com/

Skillet Release ‘Dominion’ to Critical Acclaim

Multi-platinum and GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET have release their 11th studio project, DOMINION (Atlantic).  With critics lauding the project for its “‘dynamic,’ ‘incredibly triumphant,’ ‘aggressive,’ ‘strong‘ and ‘relentlessly, powerfully uplifting‘ songs,” the 12-song set immediately hit No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums Chart, and is available across all DSPs.

“Surviving The Game,” the first single from DOMINION, has made a strong debut, already accumulating over 12 million streams and nearly top 20 status on Active Rock radio. It’s music video has been viewed over 3.8 million times.

“DOMINION is about the celebration of freedom, a liberation from fear – to be who we want to be, say what we want to say, believe what we want to believe,” the band states. “In some ways it’s a reminder of the God-given rights that we were born with. It’s time to regain some sort of control over our lives and not be a slave to fear. I hope this record is going to make people feel empowered, inspired, uplifted and want to rock their faces off!”   https://www.skillet.com

11th Studio Album for Skillet : January 2022

Multi-platinum rockers SKILLET announced that their new studio album, Dominion (Atlantic), will release January 14, 2022. Their 11th studio project follows Skillet’s amazing track record of two RIAA certified multi-platinum albums, two Gold Albums, five RIAA certified multi-platinum singles, and four gold singles. Simultaneously unveiling the project’s stunning cover art and track listing, Dominion’s first Active Rock radio single, “Surviving the Game” is available now as an instant grat with album pre-order, and fans can also pre-save the album here. The album, produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Disturbed) with songs written by John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko and Kane Churko, was created 100% remotely between the band’s tour dates, home studio in Wisconsin, and the Churko’s studio in Las Vegas.

“Dominion is about the celebration of freedom, a liberation from fear – to be who we want to be, say what we want to say, believe what we want to believe,” Cooper says. “In some ways it’s a reminder of the God-given rights that we were born with. It’s time to regain some sort of control over our lives and not be a slave to fear. I hope this record is going to make people feel empowered, inspired, uplifted and want to rock their faces off!”

Congratulations to Colton Dixon and his wife Annie Celebrating the birth of Twin Girls

Dixon’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE that their identical twin daughters Ava Dior Dixon and Athens Elizabeth Dixon were born on Tuesday, August 18. Ava was born weighing in at 7 lbs., 1 oz. and her sister Athens weighed 5 lbs., 6 oz at birth.

“Everyone meet Athens Elizabeth and Ava Dior Dixon. We are over the moon to experience life with these twin girls,” the couple shared with PEOPLE. They added, “They truly are our two little miracles.”

Little did he know, but Dixon’s first new single in three years, and debut with Atlantic Records, is the perfect song to coincide with the couple’s big news. “Miracles” is quickly making an impact at Christian radio and the lyrics talk about how some things are more than coincidence, that there’s more to life than meets the eye, and that miracles happen all around us every day.

Photos courtesy of Colton’s Instagram pages.

Colton Dixon Releases Stunning New Single & Video.

Colton Dixon has unveiled his first new music in nearly three years with “Miracles.”  The hopeful, catchy new track was co-written with Michael Jade and the late busbee, who also wrote Dixon’s first No. 1 single, “You Are.”  The track, his Atlantic Record’s debut, is also accompanied by a stunning music video.

“‘Miracles’ is a song that has meaning and depth, but it just feels fun musically,” Dixon says. “Some things are more than coincidence. I believe there is a God who loves you and looking out for you. I’m pointing out to others that there’s more to life than meets the eye. I believe miracles happen all around us. I’d like to encourage all of us to slow down a bit, so we can see and appreciate the miracles for what they are.”

Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox’s hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon’s 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist.

Solo Release from Skillet’s Jen Ledger

JEN LEDGER, drummer and vocalist of multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY nominated rock band Skillet is signing with Atlantic Records and Hear It Loud, the imprint encompassing the creative team of Skillet’s John & Korey Cooper and longtime manager, Zachary Kelm. Billboard exclusively announced the news recently.

From when I started working with Skillet 10 years ago, I was immediately impressed with how vibrant and talented Jen Ledger is,” Pete Ganbarg, President, A&R, Atlantic Records shared with Billboard. “Her voice is so unique – and has become such an identifiable part of Skillet’s sound – that we’ve waited for most of the past decade for the moment when she would finally be ready to release her own music. What she’s been working on with John and Korey Cooper, as well as with Seth Mosley and others, shows that the wait has definitely been worth it.” Her self-titled debut EP, LEDGER is set to release today! (April 13th)