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: Arielle Nichole – A New Beginning with ‘Brand New’

Arielle Nichole: A New Beginning with 'Brand New' Written by: Mike Laxton (02/24/2025) Arielle Nichole, a talented emerging artist, has been making waves in the Christian music scene with her refreshing sound and powerful storytelling. In a recent interview with Kingdom Builder TV’s Kelly Meade, Arielle shared the journey behind her latest [...]

Music News: Grace Graber brings her debut album to life with infectiously energetic ‘The Breakthrough Live’

Grace Graber brings her debut album to life with infectiously energetic The Breakthrough Live FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Grace Graber has released a reinvented take on her debut album with the infectiously energetic The Breakthrough Live, available on all major platforms now at https://slinky.to/TheBreakthrough. “I wanted to really connect with the fans [...]

The Band JAREN: A Fiery Passion for Christ and a Song That Speaks to the Soul

The Band JAREN - "Stand Strong" Releases: February 21, 2025 (Independent) 5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (02/15/2025) There are moments in life when a song isn’t just a song—it’s an experience, a cry of the heart, a moment of reckoning. The Band JAREN’s latest single, “Stand Strong,” is exactly [...]

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. [...]

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