About Mike Laxton

Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment, serving as a key member of the leadership team at Today’s Christian Entertainment and Kingdom Builder, and as the Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group., LLC—a creative services collective specializing in PR, media, radio promotion, and artist development for faith-driven creatives. Through KIG, Mike leads strategic campaigns, develops press and media initiatives, oversees publishing admin services, and equips artists with tools to expand their reach and impact within both Christian and mainstream spaces. He brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, TV, streaming media, and books, alongside exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. Mike previously served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a premier platform for Christian hip hop and culture, and as Executive Producer of Rawk 'N Review, a radio show that spotlighted Christian rock and independent artists. Through these roles, he has built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry leaders like the late Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the influence of faith-centered media fuels his mission to create engaging, spiritually enriching content and to help artists thrive through innovative PR, publishing, and media strategies.

Movie Review: David — A Musical, Heartfelt, and Imaginative Retelling of Israel’s Shepherd-King

Written by: Mike Laxton (December 1, 2025) The upcoming animated feature David brings fresh life, color, and music to one of Scripture’s most beloved figures. Building upon the Young David short series, this full-length film expands the story with humor, heart, and a surprising emotional depth, all while keeping its roots firmly in [...]

New Music: Tasha Layton Debuts New Holiday Video for Her New Song “Christmas All Year Long”

TASHA LAYTON SPREADS THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH HER NEW HOLIDAY SONG AND VIDEO, "CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG"  Upcoming Christmas Tour with Brandon Heath  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NOVEMBER 25, 2025) Chart-topping singer, songwriter, and author Tasha Layton ushers in the holiday season with her brand-new Christmas single, “Christmas All Year Long, available now on all streaming platforms here. The [...]

Music News: Robert Hawkins Premieres New Video To Prison Inmates

ROBERT HAWKINS' "GRATITUDE" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES ON PRISON NETWORK THIS THANKSGIVING OVERY 1 MILLION INMATE TABLETS ACROSS 47 STATES TO PREMIERE VIDEO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Grand Rapids, MI – Billboard-charting gospel artist and national recovery advocate Robert Hawkins announces a historic milestone in his mission to bring hope and healing to [...]

Music News: Pastor Mike Jr. Earns GRAMMY Nomination for #1 Single ‘Amen’

PASTOR MIKE JR. CELEBRATES EVER FIRST GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR 2025 ANTHEM SINGLE "AMEN" “AMEN” EARNS NOMINATION FOR BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE/SONG (Atlanta, GA) – Multi-Stellar Award–winning gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. is celebrating a major career milestone as his hit single, “Amen,” receives a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song. “Amen,” released [...]

Music News: Alt-Rock Band Switchfoot Signs With By Design, In Partnership With BMG

ALT-ROCK BAND SWITCHFOOT SIGNS WITH BY DESIGN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BMG By Design recently announced its launch with a growing roster, assembling strategic partners in BMG and Sony Music Publishing NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GRAMMY Award-winning alt-rock band Switchfoot signs a record deal with modern music company By Design, in partnership with BMG. For more than two decades, [...]

Music News: Jon Reddick Celebrates Not One But TWO RIAA Gold Singles

GOTEE RECORDS’ JON REDDICK IS SURPRISED WITH HIS FIRST RIAA GOLD CERTIFICATIONS; NOT ONE BUT TWO GOLD CERTIFICATIONS FOR “GOD, TURN IT AROUND” AND “I BELIEVE IT (THE LIFE OF JESUS)" NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NOVEMBER 20, 2025) Gotee Records celebrates a milestone moment as worship leader and songwriter Jon Reddick earns his first [...]

Book News: The Kelly Clarkson Show & More Welcome Arrival of SERVANT

R.J. HALBERT’S SERVANT HAS ARRIVED, IMMEDIATELY HITS NO. 1 TOUTED AS "A PAGE TURNER WITH REAL LITERARY DEPTH," AND A "RIVETING ATMOSPHERE," SERVANT FOLLOWS BEST-SELLING, AWARD-WINNING DEBUT CARETAKER  Media appearances include "The Kelly Clarkson Show", "Chicago Today", "CBN," "Today In Nashville" and more Nashville, TN – SERVANT, R.J. Halbert's highly-anticipated follow-up to their nine-time award-winning, No.1 best-selling debut [...]

Tour Review: Elevation Nights Tampa Review — A Night of Worship, Wonder, and God’s Presence

Elevation Nights Tour Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL - October 28, 2025 Elevation Nights Tampa Review — A Night of Worship, Wonder, and God’s Presence On October 28th, I had the opportunity to experience Elevation Nights at the newly named Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena), and it was a night I won’t [...]

Music News: Lauded Singer/Songwriter Ginny Owens Returns To The Road And Readies New Music

LAUDED SINGER/SONGWRITER GINNY OWENS RETURNS TO THE ROAD AND READIES NEW MUSIC NASHVILLE, Tenn.—A prolific songwriter and emotive vocalist whose heartfelt compositions have been embraced by critics and fans alike for more than two decades, Ginny Owens returns to the road this winter for a string of bicoastal dates. Performing a selection of career-spanning [...]

New Music: Centricity Music Artists Celebrate Christmas With New Music, Touring

CENTRICITY MUSIC ARTISTS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH NEW MUSIC, TOURING Brandon Heath, Katy Nichole, Chris Renzema, Jason Gray, Natalie Layne, The Choir Room Release Original Songs, Arrangements Heralding The Season Centricity Music celebrates the season with multiple releases from its acclaimed artist roster, all meant to bring the joy of Christmas to people [...]

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