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

Tour News: Crowder Announces Fall 2026 Crowder LIVE! Tour Featuring Rend Collective

Lost & Found and Benjamin William Hastings Join on Select Dates NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2026) — GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum artist Crowder is bringing his unmistakable energy and genre-defying sound back to stages across the country this fall with the Crowder LIVE! Tour. Known for delivering some of the most dynamic live performances in [...]

Music News: Franni Cash Announces Debut Solo Album and New Single, “Menace,” Available Now

On September 18th, performer, vocalist, and songwriter Franni Cash will release her long-awaited debut solo album, Here I Am. Following her departure from We The Kingdom, Franni has rediscovered herself to make her kind of music. The resulting thirteen songs on Here I Am reveal her journey with all the bumps and bruises she’s experienced along the way including escaping from [...]

Music News: Red Worship Releases Powerful New Anthem, “Christ Our King” From Forthcoming Album

RED NIGHTS TOUR CONTINUES THIS MONTH WITH SOLD-OUT DATE IN NYC NASHVILLE, Tenn. / SAN JOSE, Calif. (JUNE 05, 2026) Worship collective Red Worship releases its powerful new single, “Christ Our King,” featuring Jonathan Traylor and Trinity Anderson. The song is the newest song from the group's forthcoming album, set for release in early fall. Centered [...]

Music News: Centricity Music Celebrates 20 Years Enabling Recording Artists To Create Life-Changing Experiences For The World

The No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, Centricity Music celebrates 20 years of championing artists, songs and stories that inspire listeners worldwide. Formed in 2005 and establishing its headquarters in the Nashville area in 2006, the independent faith-centered record label has built a reputation for long-term artist development, relationship-driven support and a mission [...]

Music News: Tree63 Releases Title Track Today for First Album in Nearly 11 Years, Voyage, Bowing June 26th

Internationally renowned, Dove Award-winning South African rock band Tree63 releases “Voyage” today (June 5), which is the title track to its eighth full-length album, VOYAGE, set to debut June 26 through Just Music, a label of Next Music Group. The single is available now at streaming and digital outlets everywhere along with pre-order/save options for the full recording [...]

Film News: Wonder Project to Premiere New Original Series I Gotta Ask, Hosted by Bestselling Author and Podcast Host Annie F. Downs, on May 28

Official Trailer Debuts for Six-Episode Unscripted Series Featuring Spiritually-Rich Conversations Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX (May 14, 2026) — Wonder Project, an entertainment company, independent studio, and subscription service, today announced a new original series, I Gotta Ask, hosted by bestselling author and podcast host Annie F. Downs, and released the [...]

Music News: Vince Gill awarded 2026 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize

Presented by American Prairie in Celebration of the Indomitable American Spirit NEW YORK, NY— May 13, 2026 — Grammy Award® winner and Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill accepted the 2026 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize at an event held on May 6 at the American Museum of Natural History. Named in honor of [...]

Music News: Matthew West Tops Christian Radio Charts with “Good”; Marks 39th No. 1

West's fastest-rising single since 2013 adds to a decorated career for one of Christian music's most prolific hitmakers 17-Stop Jesus Is King Tour Is on Sale Now New book, “Don't Stop Praying: The God Who Hears Is Just a Breath Away,” Available Now NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI's 2025 and 2022 [...]

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