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.

New Music: CXMMXNS ‘All The Praise Belongs’ Album Release

CXMMMXNS Debuts with All The Praise Belongs, an Album of New Worship Anthems for the Local Church All The Praise Belongs marks the powerful ALBUM debut of CXMMXNS—a worship movement born from a singular passion: crafting songs that unite the Church in authentic, transformative worship. Spearheaded by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan, [...]

New Music: Folk Duo Nelson at the Helm Return With “Make It Home”

Nelson At The Helm Invites Listeners To Hope-Filled Homecoming With “Make It Home” Boise, ID – Nelson At The Helm returns with their newest single, "Make It Home," out now from NRT Music. The husband-and-wife folk-pop duo weaves a raw, poetic narrative of pain, perseverance, and promise into this tender indie-folk anthem, [...]

New Music: Influence Music Drops Title Track For Eighth Live Album

New Music: Influence Music Drops “One True God” Title Track, Music Video And Pre-Save Link For Eighth Live Album Bold and unwavering, this anthem is rooted in gospel truth, that Jesus is the One True God ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — Today, Influence Music releases the title track, “One True God,” music video and [...]

Album Review: Blessing Offor’s Real: A Soulful Journey Through Faith and Authenticity

Blessing Offor Real Released: August 8, 2025 (Capitol Christian Music Group) 4.6/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (August 8, 2025) In an era where musical production often overshadows lyrical depth and authenticity, Blessing Offor delivers something refreshingly different with his latest 16-track album, Real. Following his breakout success with My Tribe [...]

Music News: Maddi Jane Runs to the “Father’s House” with New Single

Maddi Jane Runs to the “Father’s House” with New Single With a shift in focus, the viral sensation and ‘The Voice’ favorite is making an impact in the Christian music market. (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Viral sensation Maddi Jane is making a splash in the Christian pop and R&B world with her new [...]

Music News: Psalms Of David Joins NRT Music, New Single Coming 8/8

NRT Music Signs Singer/Songwriter Psalms Of David New Single “He Loves You” Drops Friday, August 8 August 6, 2025 – Austin, TX – NRT Music is proud to announce the signing of Christian singer/songwriter Ethan David, who writes and records under the artist name Psalms of David. His powerful debut single under [...]

Music News: NRT Music Welcomes Worship Leader Britt Dené – Acoustic Track Out Friday

Britt Dené Joins NRT Music Roster And Announces Release Of Acoustic “Getaway” On August 8, 2025 New Version Of Song Originally Featured On Debut EP All I Need Albany, GA – August 8, 2025 – NRT Music proudly welcomes worship artist Britt Dené to its roster of emerging voices, announcing the August [...]

Music News: Anne Wilson Celebrates 2 Billion Streams And Stadium Success Following ‘God Story’ EP Release

Anne Wilson Celebrates 2 Billion Streams And Stadium Success Following God Story EP Release Wilson surprised with new hardware during final weekend of Morgan Wallen's stadium tour Four-song EP God Story out now Earns GMA Dove Award nomination for Long Form Music Video of the Year NASHVILLE, Tenn. – PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and [...]

Music News: Fair Trade Artists Make Chart Topping History

Fair Trade Artists Make Chart-Topping History NASHVILLE, TENN. - Artists from Fair Trade Services made CCM radio history this week, becoming the first trio of labelmates to occupy the #1, #2, and #3 positions at the same time on the Mediabase Christian AC radio chart For the week of August 3rd,  “What An Awesome God” by Phil Wickham secured the No. 1 position, with “Oh [...]

Music News: Colton Dixon Announces Fall Tour & Debut Fragrance, Desert Rain

Colton Dixon Announces Ignite Fall Tour Alongside Danny Gokey And Mac Powell Dixon also launches debut fragrance, Desert Rain, with DayThree Fragrances NASHVILLLE, TN - Award-winning, GOLD-selling artist COLTON DIXON has announced his fall tour plans and will be joining Danny Gokey, Mac Powell and Ryan Ellis on the IGNITE tour hitting [...]

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