When Newsboys owner Wes Campbell resigned from the Gospel Music Association board in July, he insisted he had “no idea” about the devastating behaviors by frontman Michael Tait. But many have called those claims into question. And Campbell’s Grammy-nominated band is on life support due to The Roys Report’s (TRR) investigation into Tait’s sexual misconduct, drug use, and alleged cover up by Newsboys’ management. Over the past few months, the band has lost its Canadian tour, multipl...| The Roys Report
Christian nationalist musician Sean Feucht claimed religious persecution when his “Let Us Worship” tour was blocked from eight Canadian cities this month. In a blazing opinion piece, Canadian Christian musician Elias Dummer struck back at Feucht, claiming his narrative was revenue-driven rather than ministry-based. “Canadians aren’t buying what Sean Feucht is selling. Neither am I,” Dummer said bluntly in his opinion piece for Premier Christianity. “Churches meet weekly, and more,...| The Roys Report
Following multiple allegations of sexual assault against Michael Tait, police in Brentwood, Tennessee, have confirmed they are conducting a preliminary investigation into the former DC Talk and Newsboys singer. The news was confirmed on Monday by ChurchLeaders.com, after alleged victim Shawn Davis told People Magazine he was working with the Brentwood Police Department, located 11 miles south of Nashville, to press charges. “We’re trying to head this and do everything we can in our power ...| The Roys Report
Rising contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter Forrest Frank is praising God for what he calls a “complete healing” after breaking his back two weeks ago. On July 17, Frank was playing with his son, Bodie, at the family’s residence near Houston, Texas, when he fell off his skateboard and landed on his back. The incident left Frank with multiple fractures to his L2 and L3 vertebrae, as evidenced by medical records that Frank flashed on screen in a video posted Saturday.| The Roys Report
Although worship leader Sean Feucht’s week-long tour of eastern Canada is over, it has sparked debate over free speech and religious rights, and whether government officials can censor performers with whom they disagree. The controversial activist — known for his support of President Donald Trump and conservative beliefs on abortion, gender, and sexuality — had six concerts cancelled by Canadian officials citing “safety concerns” or complaints by residents. Montreal Mayor Valérie ...| The Roys Report
The Holidays Are Near - It might seem early, but in the music world, holiday prep is already in full swing!| Play MPE
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I’ve liked Thomas Tallis since boyhood. I was subjected to his work in spite of my native preference for Punk and Prog Rock, and learned to like it in spite of myself. In 1567 Tallis wrote 9 pieces for an Anglican Archbishop who needed English versions of the Psalms that met the standards of the […]| Truth and Tolerance
Tasha Layton has thrived since her days as a contestant on “American Idol” and a backstage vocalist for Katy Perry. After turning down a solo career in pop| American Essence
From the mid-1970s to his death in 1992, singer/songwriter Mark Heard recorded 14 albums and produced and wrote for several other artists. In 2003 scholar Matthew Dickerson released a biography of Heard drawing from interviews, lyrics and the artist’s own journal. Dickerson joins the Orphans of God podcast to reflect on both the book and […] The post A Reflection on the late Mark Heard pt. I (with biographer Matthew Dickerson) appeared first on The Brophisticate.| The Brophisticate
