About Mike Laxton

Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment. He serves as Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group, LLC (KIG), a purpose-driven PR and artist services firm dedicated to equipping Christian creatives through public relations, radio promotion, publishing administration, and strategic messaging rooted in the Gospel. In addition to leading Kingdom Impact Group, Mike serves as Host of Kingdom Builder, where he leads in-depth conversations with artists, creatives, and ministry leaders across Christian music and media. He also serves as a Contributing Editor for Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE), providing reviews, interviews, and feature content covering Christian music, film, television, streaming media, and books. Through these platforms, he helps amplify Gospel-centered voices while creating meaningful, culture-shaping conversations. Mike also hosts The Artist Spotlight, produced in partnership with Clear Hits Radio—an online platform specializing in Christian rap, Christian hip hop, and urban praise. The show features long-form interviews and licensed music, highlighting both established and emerging voices within faith-driven urban music culture. Previously, Mike served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a leading Christian hip hop platform, and as Executive Producer of Rawk ’N Review, a radio program spotlighting Christian rock and independent artists. With over a decade of experience in Christian media, he remains committed to building Kingdom impact through strategic storytelling, authentic relationships, and excellence in execution.

Music News: Brent Taylor Launches “The Great Commission Tour,” Services New Single to Christian Radio

BRENT TAYLOR LAUNCHES “THE GREAT COMMISSION TOUR,” SERVICES ANTHEM TO CHRISTIAN RADIO Tour brings a turnkey, two-hour night of worship and ministry to churches and communities nationwide CAPE CORAL, Fla. (March 25, 2026) — Worship artist, speaker and ministry visionary Brent Taylor is launching The Great Commission Tour this month, a worship-driven, community-focused [...]

New Music: DJ Noble Releases “Queued Up” Featuring Grammy-Nominated Ty Scott King, Impacting Christian Radio March 20

DJ NOBLE DECLARES KINGDOM IDENTITY ON NEW SINGLE “QUEUED UP” IMPACTING CHRISTIAN RADIO MARCH 20 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Christian hip-hop artist DJ Noble returns with his bold new single “Queued Up,” arriving on all digital platforms and going for Christian radio adds on March 20, 2026. Produced by Joseph “JLuv” Love [...]

Music News: GRAMMY-Winning Rock Band Switchfoot Announce New Album ‘Forever Now’ During Captivating Performance at South By Southwest Festival

GRAMMY-WINNING ROCK BAND SWITCHFOOT ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FOREVER NOW DURING CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL Lead track “Wake Up, Mr. Crow” out Friday, March 27 – pre-save here New music follows the re-release of 2003 triple-Platinum album The Beautiful Letdown, featuring new versions with artists like Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots), [...]

New Music: Grace Graber releases PUNK X PRAISE version of “Oceans” as “Gratitude” surges ahead at radio

GRACE GRABER RELEASES PUNK X PRAISE VERSION OF “OCEANS” AS “GRATITUDE” SURGES AHEAD AT RADIO 🎶🔥 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Punk rock songstress Grace Graber has released the latest in her viral PUNK X PRAISE series with “Oceans,” streaming everywhere now at https://slinky.to/OCEANS. Grace Graber’s release of this worship staple comes as “Gratitude,” [...]

Tour Review: The Beautiful Madness Tour – Seventh Day Slumber, Magdalene Rose & ALTIRA

The Beautiful Madness Tour Southside Baptist Church, Ruskin, FL - March 6, 2026 The first night of The Beautiful Madness Tour brought Christian rock fans together for an intimate evening of music and ministry at Southside Baptist Church in Ruskin, Florida. Featuring Seventh Day Slumber, Magdalene Rose, and ALTIRA, the night delivered a [...]

New Music: ALTIRA, Led by Former Fireflight Singer Dawn Michele, Releases New Single “Black Hole”

ALTIRA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BLACK HOLE” — BAND FOUNDED BY FORMER FIREFLIGHT VOCALIST DAWN MICHELE New track now available everywhere via The Fuel Music NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2026) — ALTIRA, the Christian rock band founded by former Fireflight vocalist Dawn Michele, releases their powerful new single “Black Hole” today through The [...]

New Music: Presence Music Re-Introduces “In Other Words” Featuring Mitch McVicker

PRESENCE MUSIC RE-INTRODUCES “IN OTHER WORDS” FEATURING MITCH MCVICKER A RAW ANTHEM OF GRACE FOR THE MESSY MIDDLE DULUTH, Minn. — Presence Music returns with a deeply honest, re-imagined release of “In Other Words,” featuring acclaimed songwriter Mitch McVicker. The new recording breathes fresh life into a song written from the edge [...]

Music News: Phil Wickham Announces Deluxe Album and Fall 2026 Tour

PHIL WICKHAM ANNOUNCES SONG OF THE SAINTS (DELUXE) ALBUM ALONG WITH FALL 2026 SONG OF THE SAINTS TOUR NASHVILLE, Tenn. (FEB. 26, 2026) Multi-Platinum-selling, GRAMMY®-nominated modern worship artist Phil Wickham is set to release Song Of The Saints (Deluxe) on March 13 with Fair Trade Services. This special 2-disc deluxe edition reimagines the powerful songs [...]

New Music: Bailey Thompson Transforms On New Pop Single “Not For Everyone”

BAILEY THOMPSON RELEASES “NOT FOR EVERYONE,” A FEARLESS DECLARATION OF IDENTITY AND PEACE A RAW AND HOPE-FILLED SONG ABOUT LETTING GO OF APPROVAL AND TRUSTING GOD’S UNCHANGING VOICE Myrtle Beach, SC – February 27, 2026 – NRT Music releases "Not For Everyone" from Bailey Thompson today, a striking new track that further [...]

New Music: Tenroc’s New Single “Mourning 2 Dancing” Featuring Tori Kelly & Jon Keith Out Now

NEW SINGLE “MOURNING 2 DANCING” FEATURING TORI KELLY& JON KEITH OUT NOW FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM, GOD IS A PERSON, DUE ON MAY 29 Fresh off the release of his stirring debut single “PLAYLIST,” multi-hyphenate singer, musician and producer, Tenroc, today releases his second single “mourning 2 dancing,” featuring Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Tori Kelly and [...]

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