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: MercyMe’s “Oh Death” Hits No. 1 Ahead Of ‘Wonder & Awe’ Album Release Coming August 8, 2025

MercyMe's "Oh Death" Hits No. 1 Ahead Of Wonder & Awe Album Release Coming August 8, 2025 Nashville, Tenn. (June 22, 2025) — 10x platinum band MercyMe has garnered their 51st multi-format No. 1 song with "Oh Death" topping the Mediabase Christian AC chart after previously hitting the top spot on the Mediabase Christian AC Activator [...]

Music News: Wierok Entertainment Group Names Holly Salazar Head Of Publishing And Rights Management

Wierok Entertainment Group Names Holly Salazar Head Of Publishing And Rights Management NASHVILLE, Tenn.—WieRok Entertainment Group announces the appointment of Holly Salazar to head of publishing and rights management, overseeing the company’s catalog across its label imprints: WieRok Records, Amplo Records, Wie3 Records, and WieRise Music. Salazar will lead WieRok’s newly centralized [...]

Music News: Anne Wilson Writes Her Next Chapter With ‘God Story’ EP, Out Aug. 1

Anne Wilson Writes Her Next Chapter With God Story EP, Out Aug. 1 Wilson joins Morgan Wallen's stadium tour for a two-weekend run beginning this Friday NASHVILLE, Tenn. – PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson continues to share her message of hope and healing with the announcement of her new four-song [...]

New Music: Influence Music Drops Second Single For Eighth Live Album

Influence Music Releases Second Single “How You Do It” And Music Video Ahead Of Eighth Live Album This Track Blends Congregational Worship With Pop Sensibility To Make Powerful Worship Moment ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — Influence Music has released their second single, “How You Do It,” accompanied by a music video, ahead of [...]

Music News: Phil Wickham Announces New Album Coming in September

Three-Time RIAA Platinum Artist Phil Wickham Announces Upcoming Album, Song Of The Saints, With Release Of Title Track NASHVILLE, TENN. (JULY 15, 2025) GRAMMY®-nominated modern worship artist Phil Wickham has released the title track to his upcoming album, Songs Of The Saints. Co-written with Pastor Steven Furtick, this anthem is a declaration of faith [...]

Concert Review: Jeremy Rosado’s ‘The Waiting Room’ Album Release Concert Was a Night to Remember

Jeremy Rosado - The Waiting Room Album Release Concert Twelve Church, Port Richey, FL - July 13, 2025 This past Sunday night marked something incredibly special for Jeremy Rosado — a sold-out celebration of his brand-new project, The Waiting Room, and his debut release with Capitol Christian Music Group. Held at Twelve Church in [...]

Movie News: Official Trailer for New Film Starring William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney and More – ‘SOUL ON FIRE’

Affirm Films Debuts Official Trailer And Poster Art For New Film Soul On Fire Based On The Incredible True Story Starring Joel Courtney, John Corbett, Stephanie Szostak, Masey McLain, with DeVon Franklin, and William H. Macy Exclusively In Theaters Nationwide October 10, 2025 CULVER CITY, CA - Sony Pictures Entertainment’s AFFIRM Films has [...]

Album Review: Jeremy Rosado’s ‘The Waiting Room:’ A Testimony of Trust, Timing, and Transformation

Jeremy Rosado - The Waiting Room Released: July 11, 2025 (Capitol Christian Music Group) Written by: Mike Laxton (July 11, 2025) I first connected with Jeremy Rosado shortly after his American Idol journey—long before The Voice spotlighted his undeniable talent even more. Back then, I was supporting an independent label and [...]

Kim Gentry Meyer’s ‘Herald Reflections:’ A Multimedia Devotional That Proclaims Truth with Beauty and Depth

Written by: Mike Laxton (July 8, 2025) In Herald Reflections, singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist Kim Gentry Meyer invites readers into a richly layered devotional experience that intertwines music, art, scripture, and the heart of a messenger. As someone who regularly writes devotionals inspired by music, I approached this book with a [...]

New Music: Lecrae & Jackie Hill Perry Drop Bold New Single “Tell No Lies” Ahead of Lecrae’s 10th Studio Album

GRAMMY-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae is officially in album mode, launching a 3-single rollout leading to his upcoming project, Reconstruction, due out August 22. The first track, “Tell No Lies,” features powerhouse lyricist and Bible teacher Jackie Hill Perry. Together, the two deliver a hard-hitting critique of status-chasing and surface-level spirituality, challenging both hip-hop [...]

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