About Jay Heilman

Based in Lakeland, FL, Jay Heilman has been an essential voice in Christian media since founding the website Christian Music Review (CMR) in 2004. This initial venture was followed by the launch of the Kingdom Builder podcast/video channel in 2009, further expanding the reach of CMR. In 2016, he rebranded CMR as Today's Christian Entertainment. He is not only TCE's founder, but also acts as the site's lead correspondent and co-host of Kingdom Builder. Outside of TCE and Kingdom Builder, Jay is married to Shannon E., and they manage a lively home with six children and an incredible array of pets. When he’s not hanging out with his wife and kiddos, sharing the message of Jesus or attending amazing concerts, Jay enjoys relaxing and playing the guitar—an instrument he has passionately pursued for nearly 30 years. Life Verse: Romans 8:28

Music News: The Protest Release “Show Up to the Showdown” as Lead Single From Newly Announced Death Stare EP

The Protest Release “Show Up to the Showdown” as Lead Single From Newly Announced Death Stare EP JULY 23 — The Protest has released a raucous, rock-show-ready anthem with their new single “Show Up to the Showdown.” The track is a blistering announcement of the upcoming Death Stare EP, due out August [...]

Music News: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Release New Album Keeping On

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Release New Album Keeping On NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-GRAMMY® nominated group Ernie Haase & Signature Sound "reach into a deeper creative well than ever before (American Songwriter)" on their new album, Keeping On, available now via StowTown Records. To stream or download Keeping On, click HERE. American Songwriter exclusively premiered the first listen to the title [...]

Music News: Steven Malcolm Mixes Honest Lyrics, Hip-Hop Swagger With All Is True

Steven Malcolm Mixes Honest Lyrics, Hip-Hop Swagger With All Is True Five-Song EP Pairs Dove Award Nominee with Grammy®-Winning Producer Street Symphony Nashville, Tenn. (July 23, 2021) — IVAV recording artist Steven Malcolm responds to the chaos of the modern moment with All Is True, a collection of message-driven rap songs that double down on [...]

Music News: Cross Point Music Releases First-Ever LP Never Going Back

Cross Point Music Releases First-Ever LP Never Going Back “Never Going Back” Video Premieres Today Nashville’s Cross Point Music releases its debut LP, Never Going Back, today (July 23) from  Centricity Music. Written and recorded by this collective of nearly 400 volunteer musicians, vocalists and songwriters anchored by worship leaders Mike Grayson and Cheryl Stark, the new seven-song [...]

Music News: FIRST15 WORSHIP Debuts New Song “Good To Me” Today

FIRST15 WORSHIP Debuts New Song “Good To Me” Today “Good To Me” Features Taylor Zebracki and Reminds Us That God Is Good All the Time Nashville, Tenn. (July 23, 2021) – First15 Worship debuts their new song “Good To Me” featuring Taylor Zebracki today. With lyrics like “When my strength is failing You will [...]

Music News: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Journey Member Jonathan Cain Releases Solo Single, “Oh Lord Lead Us”

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Journey Member Jonathan Cain Releases Solo Single, “Oh Lord Lead Us” Ultimate Classic Rock Premieres “Oh Lord Lead Us” Video Today Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Journey band member Jonathan Cain globally releases his first solo single of 2021, “Oh Lord Lead Us,” today (July 23) from Identity [...]

Music News: New Artist NESDAM Readies Release Of Debut Single

New Artist NESDAM Readies Release Of Debut Single New Single “Crawl” Releases on August 1st with Pre-Order Available Now on iTunes San Antonio, TX (July 16, 2021) – Life can throw you unexpected curveballs at any time.  It is all about how you deal with them that makes all the difference [...]

Music News: Laura Story Opens Up In New Book About How Giving Up “Normal” Can Make a Person Absolutely Unshakable In An Out-Of-Control World

RENOWNED WORSHIP LEADER, SINGER AND SONGWRITER LAURA STORY OPENS UP IN NEW BOOK ABOUT  HOW GIVING UP “NORMAL” CAN MAKE A PERSON ABSOLUTELY UNSHAKABLE IN AN OUT-OF-CONTROL WORLD  So Long, Normal is the latest book by the popular author and award-winning songwriter of award-winning CCM hits such as “Blessings” and “Indescribable” (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) [...]

Event News: Men from Across the Country and Around the World Prepare to Worship Together at Promise Keepers 2021

Men from Across the Country and Around the World Prepare to Worship Together at Promise Keepers 2021 Men’s Conference on July 16-17 at AT&T Stadium World-Renowned Singer-Songwriters Tauren Wells and Cody Carnes, along with Gateway’s Worship Band, will lead thousands of men in worship this summer COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — On July 16 [...]

Music News: BUILDING 429 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NOT FINISHED YET” TODAY

BUILDING 429 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NOT FINISHED YET” TODAY Single Releasing to Radio and DSPs as Band Returns to the Stage for Summer Festivals 11 June 2021 - Nashville, TN - Today, GRAMMY®-nominated band Building 429 releases their newest single “Not Finished Yet.” Continuing the band's tradition of delivering big songs with [...]

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