Winter 2021 New Release Book

OVERVIEW

The 13-song project will feature Cochren & Co.’s back-to-back Top 10 Billboard Christian Airplay radio singles “Church (Take Me Back)” and “One Day,” along with the current Top 20 radio single “Who Can.” Producers involved with the album are Christopher Stevens (Gloria Gaynor, Michael Franti), Bryan Fowler (TobyMac), Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield), Kyle Williams (We Are Messengers), Jeff Pardo (Rhett Walker), as well as Micah Kuiper and Josh Bronleewe.

The album’s powerful title track was produced by Stevens, a GRAMMY®-winning producer. “I wrote ‘Don’t Lose Hope’ to remind us that the sun always comes out again after a storm,” Michael Cochren shares.

“No matter what we are facing - even when we feel like we’re at the end of ourselves - it’s not over. We’re going to see the brighter days.”

It’s been just two years since Cochren & Co.’s debut. Helmed by Michael Cochren, he is one of two new artists to have two back-to-back Billboard Christian Airplay Top 10 radio singles as well as a GMA Dove Awards® New Artist of the Year nomination.

To date, Cochren & Co.’s debut single, 2018’s “Church (Take Me Back),” gained a combined 30 million streams across Amazon Music, AppleMusic, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube, and was nominated for a K-LOVE Fan Awards Breakout Single of the Year in 2019. Additionally, “One Day” gained more than 17 million streams across those music services in just one year.

MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS

Radio: “Who Can” at Christian radio now! Currently Top 20 on all airplay and AC charts!

Touring:Performing on TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour 2021 and TobyMac’s Theatre Tour 2021. Previous tours includes: TobyMac’s Drive-In Theatre Tour 2020, TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour 2020 and TobyMac’s Theatre Tour 2018

Devotionals: Michael has written two 5-day devotional plans

for the YouVersion Bible app for the songs “One Day” and “Church (Take Me Back)”

TOP MARKETS 1. Dallas, TX 2. Atlanta, GA 3. Chicago, IL 4. Houston, TX 5. Los Angeles, CA 6. Charlotte, NC 7. Seattle, WA 8. Denver, CO 9. Minneapolis, MN 10. Austin, TX

ARTIST: COCHREN & CO. TITLE: DON’T LOSE HOPE

Recommended if the listener likes Mercy Me, We Are Messengers, Micah Tyler

TRACK LISTING 1. Waiting for this Moment 2. For My Good 3. He’s Not Here 4. Don’t Lose Hope 5. Who Can 6. Who Can (Reprise) 7. One Day 8. Church (Take Me Back) 9. I Got You 10. Young 11. Whole World 12. Stained Glass Window 13. Grave CD

STREET DATE: 01/22/21 Label: Gotee Records Management: First Co. Managment Booking: Platform Artists

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CeCe Winans BELIEVE FOR IT (LIVE) The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans, has cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. It would be easy to look back and rest on such illustrious laurels, but Winans has always had her eyes fixed firmly on the future, so it should come as little surprise that she embraced the opportunity to record a live worship album.

“Believe For It Live” features the familiar anthem “Never Lost”, made popular from the ministry of Elevation Worship. The song takes on a whole new life through CeCe’s heartfelt delivery and robust vocals. Presently a Top 15 hit at Gospel radio, it is anticipated to be at the top of the chart by release date.

This live project features CeCe backed by a dynamic full band performance with poignant ballads and up-tempo barn burners.

The twelve-time Grammy award winner remains vocally unmatched interpreting these worship songs in her powerful yet soothing signature style. The title track, “Believe For It”, will be promoted to CCM radio as well as Gospel.

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Lead single, “Never Lost,” is currently top 15 at Gospel radio Title track, “Believe For It,” is being promoted to CCM Radio & Gospel Radio The album was video recorded live with TBN as part of a CeCe Winans live performance broadcast special to be aired around release date The highest selling & most decorated Gospel artist of all time with 12 GRAMMY Awards, 23 Dove Awards, 7 Stellar Awards & a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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TRACK LISTING 1. Fire 2. Never Lost 3. Believe For It 4. King of Glory 5. Worthy Of It All 6. Hunger

7. Shepherd 8. Alabaster Box 9. Jesus You’re Beautiful 10. I Have A Savior 11. Goodness of God 12. No Greater

Hometown: Nashville, TN

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BRI BABINEAUX The Encounter Continues Bri Babineaux is back on the scene with a new musical direction and work, The Encounter Continues! This Louisiana lovely had limited input on her inaugural set of 2016, but took full command of this first-time venture with her own imprint in partnership with the iconic label, Tyscot Records. Last summer, Bri served the first half of this musical work with a spicy roux of songs, like “Baptize Us Again” and the Caribbean-flavored, “He Paid It All,” as The Encounter. Now, The Encounter Continues is the delicious 2nd helping. Babineaux, with D. Jamel Kimbrough who is known for his crisp production finesse regarding Todd Dulaney and Casey J, finish serving their audio entrée. This eight-song set opens with the infectious rocker “Never Be the Same Again” and closes with an equally compelling rendition of Bethel Music’s “Raise A Hallelujah.” Fans of Bri Babineaux will truly enjoy this musical meal.

MARKETING/SELLING POINTS:  Internet/Social Media Advertising & Marketing.  Gospel, Urban AC & Urban radio airplay.  Ongoing Press/Publicity along with Playlist Pitching.  Music video airplay via BET, Music Choice & others. Music videos per the artist’s YouTube Channel & ‘Being Bri’ influencer promotional videos produced by the artist.

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STREET DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2021

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NEW CD RELEASE ARTIST: Various TITLE: Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume XI LABEL: Black Smoke Music Worldwide GENRE: Gospel TRACK LIST

CD PART: WWM-6008-7 CD UPC: 747656600870 CD PRICE: $13.98 Release Date: 01/08/21

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1. Big (Stellar mix) – Pastor Mike Jr. 2. I’m Next – Demetrius West 3. Agree – James Johnson 4. You Don’t Know – Zacardi Cortez 5. Winner (remix) – Angela Wilson feat. Mali Music 6. Lord, I Need You – Half Mike Home 7. I Told The Storm – Greg O’Quin 8. Sunday Morning – Shawn McLemore 9. Keep Running – Jimmy Hicks 10. Heal Our Land – Demetrius West feat. Indianapolis United 11. For His Glory – James Greer 12. God Wants To Heal You – Earnest Pugh 13. Created to Win – Algeron Wright 14. I Hear Rain – Edwrin Sutton 15. Praise You – Zacardi Cortez feat. Fred Hammond and Marcus Miller 16. Not My Will – Cedric Ballard 17. God Can Heal It – Ted & Sheri 18. God of Miracles – Lasha’ Knox feat. Geoffrey Golden MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS • Over 9 tracks playing on national Gospel radio (including four #1s) • National major market radio virtual tour with Radio One • Phoners and IG Live/Zoom Check-Ins from the featured artists in key markets that strongly support the artist and new music • Online banner advertisements (YouTube, Facebook, Google Ads) • Including music from o 2-time Stellar Award winner Pastor Mike Jr. o 3-time Radio Chart Topper Earnest Pugh o Choir power from Indianapolis based Demetrius West o Top 40 single from newcomer Pastor Edwrin Sutton

Iconic Gospel Hitmaker, Kerry Douglas, brings joy to the world with the release of Gospel Mix XI. This CD is chocked full with songs of hope and inspiration from some of today's most prolific and celebrated Gospel artists, while introducing some new and noteworthy artists into the fold. "In putting Gospel Mix together, we knew we had to deliver the goods and we wanted something that would reach everybody," says Douglas. "Gospel music is the good news, it’s supposed to make you feel good, and give you a lift when you are feeling down. This year has delivered so much for us to be down about, we need to lift our hands and raise our voices and celebrate what God is doing.”

ORDERING INFO: Smith Entertainment Distribution 131 E. Exchange Avenue, Suite 102, Fort Worth, TX 76164 www.smithmusic.com sales@smithmusic.com (817) 378-0900

Finding Love in Quarantine Logline: Amid a crisis that has forced everyone into quarantine, Rick Baldwin is seeking sanity – and maybe even…. love?

Alternative Logline: As a shocking medical crisis rages, Rick Baldwin finds himself in quarantine, catapulting him into chaos, isolation — and unexpected love.

Synopsis: As a shocking medical crisis rages, Rick Baldwin finds himself in quarantine, catapulting him and his young daughter, Gracie, into chaos, isolation and homeschool mayhem. As the world reels amid the spread of a highly-contagious virus, Rick faces his own internal battles: he desperately tries to reconnect with Gracie, help her journey through newfound challenges, process the loss of his wife — and hold on to his job. Amid all of the chaos, the beginnings of an unanticipated love take root, as unexpected wake-up calls spark a powerful quest for healing.

UPC 672299079311 Preorder 1-7 Street date 2-16-21 UPC 672299079311 Retail $22.99