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.

Streaming News: UP Faith & Family to Exclusively Premiere the Hit Series, “Heartland” S.18 Beginning April 17

UP Faith & Family to Exclusively Premiere Season 18 of the Hit Series, "Heartland" in the U.S. Beginning April 17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKmFXxllVvU&feature=youtu.be ATLANTA – UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service to watch uplifting movies and series all commercial free, will be the first place in the U.S. to premiere Heartland season [...]

Music News: Nineties Worship Night And Yancy Collaborate To Cover Popular 1990s Worship Song

Nineties Worship Night And Yancy Collaborate To Cover Popular 1990s Worship Song Nashville, March 21, 2025: Nineties Worship Night announces its inaugural collaboration with Dove Award winning artist and singer/songwriter Yancy on a remake of the 90s worship classic "History Maker," originally recorded by the band Delirious? on their King Of Fools [...]

Vere Music: Empowering Independent Artists in a Digital Age

Vere Music: Empowering Independent Artists in a Digital Age Rusty Harmon, a seasoned music industry professional with a career spanning decades, is fundamentally reshaping the landscape for independent artists through his company, Vere Music. While Vere Music has had impressive growth, including a 2025 Grammy nomination and collaborations with established artists, Harmon’s [...]

Music News: Grammy-Nominated Rock Veterans Disciple Announce The New Single “Resurrecting Reasons” (feat. Decyfer Down) – Out 3/28/25

Grammy-Nominated Rock Veterans Disciple Announce The New Single "Resurrecting Reasons" (feat. Decyfer Down) - Out 3/28/25 New York, NY – (March 14, 2025) – In their acclaimed career spanning nearly three decades, veteran hard rockers Disciple have recorded 13 studio albums, earned 18  #1 singles, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. [...]

Music News: New Song ‘Turn’ By Joel Vaughn Now Available

New Song ‘Turn’ By Joel Vaughn Now Available Los Angeles, CA (March 14th, 2025) — Nashville artist, Joel Vaughn releases his new song “Turn” today on all digital platforms via DREAM Records. Gearing up for what is a busy season of shows and releases, “Turn” is the next step’s vision that will [...]

Jordan Feliz & Friends Deliver a Powerful Night of Worship

Concert Review: Jordan Feliz Presents Praise God For That Tour With Special Guest Riley Clemmons, Featuring Jon New Port Richey, FL - March 8, 2025 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (March 9, 2025) Some concerts are entertaining. Others are uplifting. And then there are those rare shows where you can [...]

Music News: TOBYMAC Releases 9th Studio Album, ‘Heaven On My Mind’

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC RELEASES 9TH STUDIO ALBUM, HEAVEN ON MY MIND "Determination and a refusal to lose hope pulsate through" "vibrant and uplifting listening experience" on album where he "redicovers joy" Features in BILLBOARD & PEOPLE Profile the Singer and the Stories that Shaped the Project Hits Deep 2025 Rolls Through End of [...]

Music News: Phil King Offers Hope Amidst Loss With Poignant “Miscarriages”

Phil King Offers Hope Amidst Loss With Poignant "Miscarriages" NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Unveiling one of his most emotive and powerful singles yet, acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Phil King bows “Miscarriages.” Written and produced by King with children’s choir and string arrangements by Tyler Michael Smith, “Miscarriages” aims to bring comfort to grieving parents [...]

Coqui’s Musical Journey and ‘“only Idol”’ Review – A Kingdom Builder TV Exclusive

Coquí - "only Idol" Released: February 21, 2025 (Dream Records) 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (03/05/2025) In my latest interview on Kingdom Builder TV, I had the privilege of sitting down with Coqui, a rising artist making waves with his unique blend of ethereal 70s rock and [...]

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