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.

New Music: Reawaken Hymns Releases Exegesis, a Scripture-centric Collection of Original Songs

Reawaken Hymns Releases Exegesis, a Scripture-centric Collection of Original Songs Worship music rooted in the Word and written for the Church Reawaken Hymns announces the release of Exegesis, a new collection of original music, available now on all major streaming platforms. The EP features six original songs, each written directly from Scripture [...]

New Music: Elevation Worship Releases New Song Ahead of New Album

ELEVATION WORSHIP RELEASES NEW SONG “ALLELUIA” AHEAD OF UPCOMING ALBUM SO BE IT NASHVILLE, Tenn. / CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2026) — GRAMMY-winning group Elevation Worship releases its new song, “Alleluia,” the latest track from the forthcoming album SO BE IT, releasing Feb. 20. Fans can listen to the new song now [...]

New Music: NEWS: KJ-52 Joins Josh Grove On New Single “Rain or Shine”

JOSH GROVE RELEASES “RAIN OR SHINE” FEATURING KJ-52 A BOLD ANTHEM OF PRAISE THROUGH EVERY SEASON Kalamazoo, MI – February 6, 2026 – Rising worship artist Josh Grove teams up with iconic Christian hip-hop artist KJ-52 on his powerful new single, "Rain Or Shine," a declaration of unwavering praise no matter the [...]

New Music: bodie to Join Colton Dixon on Tour Following NO SKIPS (Deluxe) Release

Rising Alt- Pop Singer/Songwriter bodie Releases Deluxe Version of Debut Album NO SKIPS Acoustic version of “Heaven Knows I Tried” out now Breaking Singer-Songwriter announces debut “Lovesick” Christian Alternative Music Festival, launching on Feb 13 Joining Colton Dixton on Tour this Spring Following the September release of his stirring debut album “NO SKIPS,” [...]

New Music: SAPHIRE Releases New Single “Circles”

SAPHIRE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “CIRCLES” NEW SINGLE EXPLORES FAITH, DOUBT, AND TRUSTING GOD THROUGH UNCERTAIN SEASONS Minneapolis, MN – SAPHIRE returns with her sincere new single "Circles," releasing through NRT Music. Written by SAPHIRE alongside Tyler Moody, Phoebe Scott, Katy Renolds, and Temitope, and produced and arranged by Tyler Moody, "Circles" captures [...]

New Music: TRU-SERVA Releases New Single “Battleground” Featuring Presence Music

TRU-SERVA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BATTLEGROUND” FEATURING PRESENCE MUSIC Faith-Driven Anthem Calls Believers to Stand Strong in Spiritual Warfare ST. PAUL, Minn. — Christian hip-hop artist TRU-SERVA returns with a bold and uplifting new single, “Battleground,” a song that confronts the daily spiritual and mental conflicts many believers face while offering a message [...]

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 [...]

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