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.

Event Review: Rock the Universe 2026: A Weekend That Truly Lived Up to Its Name

Rock The Universe 2026 Universal Studios Orlando, FL - January 23-24, 2026 Rock the Universe has long been one of those rare events that feels bigger than a concert—something that blends faith, fun, and community into a shared experience that lingers long after the weekend ends. While our coverage of Rock the Universe [...]

New Music: Mary-Clair Announces New Focus Track- There’s A God- Out Now!

MARY-CLAIR ANNOUNCES “THERE’S A GOD,” RELEASE; NEW FOCUS TRACK FROM ACCLAIMED VERE ALBUM “ENOUGH,” APPROACHING 10 MILLION TOTAL STREAMS RADIO LAUNCH DECEMBER 2O25 MOVING AND WORSHIPFUL SONG CO-WRITTEN WITH AWARD WINNING SONGWRITER JEFF PARDO (Anne Wilson/Rhett Walker Band) WATCH MARY-CLAIR PERFORM “THERE’S A GOD” ON TODAY IN NASHVILLE HERE INCLUSION IN TOP FAITH-BASED [...]

New Music: Bailey Thompson’s Catchy New Pop Single Out Today

BAILEY THOMPSON RELEASES NEW POP SINGLE “BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR” A CATCHY REMINDER THAT GOD’S “YES” IS SOMETIMES A LESSON–NOT A REWARD Myrtle Beach, SC – January 16, 2026 – Bailey Thompson releases her new single, "Be Careful What You Ask For," a pop-forward, feel-good track with a funky, instantly [...]

Music News: Brandon Monson of Presence Music Joins Aligned Talent Agency as Booking Agent

BRANDON MONSON OF PRESENCE MUSIC JOINS ALIGNED TALENT AGENCY AS BOOKING AGENT NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aligned Talent Agency has announced the addition of Brandon Monson, founder and lead member of Presence Music, as a Booking Agent, further strengthening the agency’s commitment to relationship-driven, ministry-focused representation. Monson brings a rare and well-rounded perspective [...]

Music News: Hip Hop Artist Trip Lee Launches BRAG WORSHIP with the Debut Of His First-Ever Worship EP, FOR YOUR GLORY, Out February 13

HIP HOP ARTIST TRIP LEE LAUNCHES BRAG WORSHIP  with the DEBUT OF HIS FIRST-EVER WORSHIP EP FOR YOUR GLORY, OUT FEBRUARY 13 The new worship collective expands Trip Lee’s long-standing BRAG movement, calling the Church to boldly “Brag On My Lord” Atlanta, GA (Jan. 14, 2026)— Reach Records artist, pastor, author, and [...]

New Music: CXMMXNS – Brand New Album – THE COMMONS CHAPEL

CXMMXNS - Brand New Album - THE COMMONS CHAPEL Where Two or Three Are Gathered: A Worship Experience for the Heart of the Church Following their powerful debut All The Praise Belongs, breakthrough worship group CXMMXNS returns with The Commons Chapel, an intimate worship project born from a profound truth: the Spirit [...]

Music News: Godson! Launches New National Weekend Show on LF Radio

GODSON! LAUNCHES NEW NATIONAL WEEKEND SHOW ON LF RADIO CHH Artist and Flavor Fest Director Godson! Launches New Weekend Radio Show on LF Radio Tampa, FL — Christian Hip Hop (CHH) artist and Flavor Fest Director Godson! is expanding his impact on faith, culture, and music with the launch of his own [...]

Music News: Presence Music Nominated for “The Next Big Thing” at the 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards

PRESENCE MUSIC NOMINATED FOR “THE NEXT BIG THING” AT THE 14TH ANNUAL WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS Fans Encouraged to Vote Through February 20, 2026 DULUTH, Minn. — Presence Music has been officially nominated for “The Next Big Thing (Undiscovered or Underground Talent)” at the 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards, [...]

Music News: CCM Magazine Reveals Reach Records Artist 1K Phew as January Cover Story

CCM Magazine Reveals Reach Records Artist 1K Phew as January Cover Story (NASHVILLE, TN) — CCM Magazine has revealed Reach Records artist 1K Phew as the cover story for January. The Atlanta-based rapper who blends trap production with faith-based storytelling sat down with CCM Magazine for an extended interview, and taped exclusive in-studio performances that will be [...]

Music News: DJ Noble Releases Official Music Video for “Tips”

DJ NOBLE RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TIPS” KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Christian hip-hop artist DJ Noble officially premiered the music video for his single “Tips” on January 1, extending the impact of the record with a visually compelling and community-driven release that blends music, testimony, and culture. The “Tips” music video [...]

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