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 (TCE) and Kingdom Builder TV. Mike brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, and books, alongside exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. He 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, Mike built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry figures like Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the reach of faith-centered media fuels his mission to produce engaging, spiritually enriching content for TCE readers.

Music News: Presence Music Band Announces New Single and Partnership

PRESENCE MUSIC BAND RELEASED NEW SINGLE, “SOUND OF YOUR NAME,” FEATURING ANBERLIN’S STEPHEN CHRISTIAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2025 DYNAMIC WORSHIP GROUP SIGNS WITH ALIGNED TALENT AGENCY FOR FUTURE BOOKING OPPORTUNITIES Duluth, MN – Presence Music Band, the dynamic husband-and-wife-led worship group from Duluth, Minnesota, announces the release of their powerful new single, [...]

Anya Lee: Finding Her Voice After Near Death – A Review of “Back Again”

Anya Lee - "Back Again" Released: January 10, 2025 (NRT Music) 4.5/5 Written by: Michael Laxton (02/05/2025) In a recent interview on Kingdom Builder TV, singer-songwriter Anya Lee shared her incredible journey of faith and resilience. This captivating conversation delves deep into the inspiration behind her powerful [...]

Music News: TRIBL Records Win 67th GRAMMY Award Win for Single “One Hallelujah” feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds, and Jekalyn Carr

TRIBL RECORDS CELEBRATES 67TH GRAMMY AWARD WIN MEGA SINGLE “ONE HALLELUJAH” WINS BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE/SONG OF THE YEAR AT 67TH GRAMMY AWARDS SONGWRITER NAOMI RAINE EARNS SIXTH WIN FOR UNIFYING ANTHEM (ATLANTA, GA) – February 5, 2025 – Globally-acclaimed TRIBL Records celebrate winning Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 67th GRAMMY Awards, for the mega-single, “One Hallelujah” featuring Tasha [...]

News: Homecoming Releases First Single With NRT Music

CANADA'S YOUTH WORSHIP MOVEMENT, HOMECOMING, JOINS NRT MUSIC NEW SINGLE, "IT IS YOU." IS AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 Vancouver, BC, Canada – February 5, 2025 – NRT Music welcomes youth worship movement, HOMECOMING, to its growing artist roster and announces the group's latest single, "it is you." The new song [...]

Music News: Terrian Releases Extended Version of Her Debut Album to Huge Digital Placements

GOTEE RECORDS' TERRIAN RELEASES GIVE IT MORE TIME, AN EXTENDED VERSION OF HER DEBUT ALBUM, TO HUGE ONLINE PLACEMENTS CURRENTLY ON THE 2025 TOBYMAC HITS DEEP TOUR NASHVILLE, TENN. (FEBRUARY 04, 2025) Gotee Records’ powerhouse Terrian just released an extended-release of her 2024 full-length debut, Give It Time. The extended version, Give [...]

Music News: DOE Wins Big At 67th Grammy Awards – Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Of The Year

DOE EARNS HER FIRST GRAMMY AWARD - EARNING BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE 67TH GRAMMY AWARDS (Nashville, TN) - February 4, 2025 - Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and worship leader DOE JONES has officially won her first GRAMMY Award, marking a major milestone in her already celebrated career. [...]

Music News: Relentless Flood releases acoustic rendition of “Still I Know” while embarking on tour of Germany

Relentless Flood releases acoustic rendition of “Still I Know” while embarking on tour of Germany FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Faith-based rock group Relentless Flood has released a soulful acoustic rendition of their song “Still I Know,” just in time for singer Marshal Huffman to embark on a series of dates in Germany [...]

CCM Magazine Acquired by Logan and Amanda Sekulow in Strategic Move to Rebuild Iconic Christian Music Brand

CCM Magazine Acquired by Logan and Amanda Sekulow in Strategic Move to Rebuild Iconic Christian Music Brand   (NASHVILLE, TN) — CCM Magazine, the preeminent voice of the Christian music scene, has been acquired from Salem Media Group by Logan and Amanda Sekulow. Plans for a full brand relaunch will be announced at a [...]

A Night of Faith, Music, and Family: The TobyMac Hits Deep Tour in Tampa

TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2025 Tampa, FL - 02/02/2025 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (02/03/2025) The Amalie Arena in Tampa crackled with anticipation last night as the TobyMac Hits Deep Tour arrived, bringing with it a potent mix of music, faith, and community. More than just a concert, the evening [...]

Don Ready: Finding Strength in Faith Through “Heavenly Poetry 8”

Don Ready - "Heavenly Poetry 8" Released: January 1, 2025 (RMG Amplify) 4.5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (02/02/2025) In a recent interview on Kingdom Builder TV, Christian hip-hop artist Don Ready opened up about his personal journey of faith and resilience, particularly focusing on his latest single, [...]

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