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: Newsboys Rock Europe

Newsboys Rock Europe! NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Proclaiming “We Believe” that “God’s Not Dead,” GRAMMY®-nominated, Platinum-selling Newsboys brought their signature sound to Europe earlier this month, appearing at history-making events in Scotland and Italy.     The band performed at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Central Scotland Will Graham Celebration of Hope at Falkirk Stadium. Nearly 10,000 people attended [...]

Artist News: National Recording Artist LYNDA RANDLE to Release New Audio and Video Recording

National Recording Artist LYNDA RANDLE to Release New Audio and Video Recording Randle Lends Smooth, Soulful Style to Timeless Favorites  NASHVILLE, Tenn.—June 28, 2018—Lauded gospel music recording artist Lynda Randle has just recorded an all-new collection of songs entitled Homecoming Favorites & Songs of Inspiration(Gaither Music Group), scheduled to release on CD [...]

Artist News: Canyon Hills Worship Signs To DREAM Worship

Canyon Hills Worship Signs To DREAM Worship Los Angeles, CA (June, 2018) -- Washington worship team, Canyon Hills Worship has signed with DREAM Label Group's worship division, DREAM Worship.  The worship ministry behind Canyon Hills Community Church will begin releasing it's fresh expression and ground breaking sound beginning in September. "We couldn’t be more excited [...]

Artist News: Riley Clemmons To Deliver Self-Titled, Full-Length Debut On Aug. 3 With Capitol CMG

"Broken Prayers" Gains Over 14 Million Global Streams Nashville, Tenn. (Jun. 22, 2018) -  Riley Clemmons will release her awaited first full-length project with Capitol CMG on Aug. 3. The LP brimming with perspective and clarity was heralded by the breakthrough hit “Broken Prayers” and newly released “Better For It.” Among the [...]

Artist News: Trinity Releases First U.S. Single, “Alive Again,” July 13 From The Fuel Music

Netherlands-based Band’s Debut North American Release, The In Between, Slated To Release This Fall Radio Tour Begins Today In Dallas Making its mark on the international music scene, awards-winning, Netherlands-based, eclectic worship band Trinity releases its first radio single into the U.S., “Alive Again,” July 13 through their newly signed agreement with [...]

Artist News: Matthew West Releases Special Version of Latest Chart-Topping Album All

Matthew West Releases Special Version of Latest Chart-Topping Album All In  with Five Brand-New Acoustic Tracks  Nashville, Tenn. (Jun. 22, 2018) - 4X GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West released a special version of his chart-topping album All In today, featuring five brand-new acoustic tracks. West’s most personal album to date, the critically lauded All In contains songs that heavily [...]

News: Kingdom Builder Makes Its 2018 Debut on Righteous Rock Radio 1/23/18

Kingdom Builder with Jay Heilman Returns to the Airwaves January 23, 2018, Debuting on Righteous Rock Radio (3R Radio) Tuesdays at 2PM ET 2018 Marks the 10-Year Anniversary of the Long-Running Podcast Turned Radio Show with Plans to Re-Air Retro Interviews and more Zephyrhills, FL (January 9, 2018) –  Kingdom Builder, a radio show [...]

Blog – When Is It Time To Hang It Up: Revisited (2018)

When we launched Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE) back in January 2016, I had written an article looking at some bands that had made some significant changes, more specific – in the front (wo)man department. I got a lot of feedback about the article, mostly good. But there were some, naturally, that disagreed with my take [...]

News: Legendary Music Producer, Rick Hall, Dies at 85

Legendary Music Producer Rick Hall Dies at 85, Family Issues Statement Legendary Music Producer Rick Hall Dies at 85, Family Issues Statement Legendary music producer and FAME Studios founder Rick Hall has died at the age of 85. Hall died this morning at his home in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, not far from [...]

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