About Mike Laxton

Mike Laxton is a seasoned Christian media professional, strategist, and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment. He serves as Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group, LLC, a boutique PR, media outreach, radio promotion, and artist services company dedicated to helping faith-driven artists amplify their message with purpose, integrity, and Kingdom excellence. Through Kingdom Impact Group, Mike helps support artists through public relations, media outreach, Christian radio promotion, publishing administration, release strategy, artist development guidance, and strategic campaign planning. The company’s mission is rooted in shaping culture through Kingdom excellence by equipping artists with the clarity, tools, and opportunities needed to expand their reach and make a lasting impact. Mike also serves as a Contributing Editor for Today’s Christian Entertainment, where he provides interviews, reviews, and feature coverage across Christian music, film, television, streaming media, and books. Through TCE and related platforms, he remains committed to spotlighting Gospel-centered voices and creating meaningful conversations at the intersection of faith, media, and culture. In addition, Mike hosts Kingdom Builder, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, creatives, and ministry leaders across Christian music and media. He 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 while 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 nearly two decades of experience across Christian media, radio, publicity, and artist support, Mike continues to build Kingdom impact through strategic storytelling, authentic relationships, and excellence in execution.

Music News: Brandon Heath Releases ‘The Ache’ Album As American Sign Language Performance Videos On YouTube

Brandon Heath Releases The Ache Album As American Sign Language Performance Videos On YouTube Heath Became One of the First Artists to Release ASL Videos for Entire Album Deaf are an Unreached People Group: Only One Sign Language Bible Translation Is Available Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time GMA Dove Award recipient and Platinum®-selling singer / [...]

Book News: Grammy-Nominated Musician & Pastor Tauren Wells Announces Debut Book, Joy Bomb

Grammy-Nominated Musician & Pastor Tauren Wells Announces Debut Book, Joy Bomb GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, March 5, 2025 — Platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter and pastor Tauren Wells announced his debut book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, will release May 20, 2025, from Zondervan Books. The highly anticipated new [...]

Southland’s ‘Like the World Has Never Seen:’ A Worshipful Experience and a Call for Revival

Southland Like The World Has Never Seen (Live) Released: February 21, 2025 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (03/04/2025) I’ve definitely been in a very worshipful mood lately, and it just speaks to my current faith walk. That’s why when I heard about Southland and their debut album [...]

Music News: Tauren Wells To Release New EP ‘Let The Church Sing’ On March 21

TAUREN WELLS TO RELEASE NEW EP LET THE CHURCH SING ON MARCH 21 Inspired By The Historic Launch Of His Church Of Whitestone, Wells Delivers A Powerful Collection Of Songs Rooted In Faith And Community NASHVILLE, TENN – Multi-Grammy®–nominated, platinum-selling artist Tauren Wells is set to ignite hearts and inspire worship with his [...]

American Idol’s Phil Stacey & McKayla Stacey Release “More Like Him”

American Idol's Phil Stacey & McKayla Stacey Release "More Like Him" Father-Daughter Duo and American Idol Alums Unite for Recording Two Decades in the Making In a full-circle moment nearly two decades in the making, American Idol alum Phil Stacey joins his daughter McKayla Stacey—also an Idol alum—for the release of their [...]

Phil Wickham Releases New Song and Music Video

MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST PHIL WICKHAM RELEASES A NEW SINGLE "THE KING IS IN THE ROOM" SINGALONG TOUR NEARLY SOLD-OUT; ONLY FOUR DATES WITH TICKETS AVAILABLE NASHVILLE, TENN. Multi-Platinum selling modern worship artist Phil Wickham releases a brand new single, “The King Is In The Room," along with the official music video last [...]

David Leonard Releases New Album – Just Jesus

GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST, SONGWRITER, AND PRODUCER DAVID LEONARD RELEASES NEW ALBUM JUST JESUS NASHVILLE, TENN. —Provident Entertainment's Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist, and producer David Leonard has released his new album, Just Jesus. The project features 12 tracks, including the singles "God of This Place," "All Because of You," "I Believe It (The Life of [...]

Roy Tosh & V. Rose Deliver a Powerful Message in “Let It Be”

Roy Tosh - "Let It Be" feat. V. Rose Released: February 28, 2025 (RMG Amplify) 5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (02/28/2025) In my latest interview on Kingdom Builder TV, I had the privilege of sitting down with Roy Tosh to talk about his new song, “Let It Be,” featuring [...]

Influence Music’s Melody Noel releases anthemic single “Closer Than I Know”

Influence Music’s Melody Noel releases anthemic single “Closer Than I Know” Out now, the lead single paves the path towards Melody’s debut Christian EP ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — On Feb. 21, Influence Music artist and creative director Melody Noel released “Closer Than I Know,” the lead single off her highly anticipated debut [...]

Book Review: ‘Son of Southtown My Life Between Two Worlds’ written by Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.

Written by: Lori Lebel (02/25/2025) Sonny Sandoval, the dynamic lead singer of the renowned nu-metal band P.O.D., has released his highly anticipated memoir, Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds, on February 25, 2025. In this compelling personal account, Sandoval takes readers on a powerful journey from his roots in Southtown, [...]

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