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HOMECOMING - "the cost (given for us)"

This song expresses deep gratitude and awe for selfless sacrifice. It reflects on being loved and forgiven in a way we could never deserve. The lyrics wrestle with the weight of that love and the pain endured to make it possible. It’s a response…

Cole Isaac - DO NOT LOSE HEART

After a close mentor fell from the ministry, Cole Isaac was heartbroken. It was the second leader he'd looked up to who had fallen into sin. Wrestling with fear and doubt, Cole entered a season of deep introspection and prayer. From that place,…

Cole Isaac feat. Eliza Christianson - "GIVE ME JESUS (NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES)"

Originally written as a hymn for Cole's church, this song transformed into a personal testimony of loneliness and shame. Following his struggles with suicide, the song became an anthem of surrender. Rather than giving in to despair, Cole lifts…

HOMECOMING - "THROUGH IT ALL"

"THROUGH IT ALL" is a heartfelt anthem of trust and resilience. Amid struggles and doubt, the lyrics highlight our human frailty. Sincere verses reveal brokenness, but the powerful chorus proclaims hope and reverence. The song tells a story…

HOMECOMING - "it is you."

"it is you.” was born out of raw vulnerability, inspired by Psalms of lament. While praise songs are vital, we often forget that worship also includes bringing doubts and struggles to God. This song starts with the tension of questioning but…

Jackson Hollow - "Papa Noel"

Jackson Hollow’s bluegrass take on a Brenda Lee classic was inevitable. Papa Noel’s unique Cajun lyrics matched with the band’s signature sound sets this song apart. The band hopes to spark joy this holiday season with "Papa Noel".

Chris Caro & OnBeatMusic - "Motivation"

We are all motivated by something. In this song, "Motivation," we take look at what drives Chris Caro. Ultimately we understand that God Himself is the sole motivation and the one truly worth living for. Chris Caro was brought up in Montreal,…

Jackson Hollow - "Light in My Life"

"Light in my Life" is a wholesome yet heartfelt song that emotes love and purity through its message, melody and musicianship. It tells the story of two people from opposite worlds finding love and acceptance in each other. Tianna Lefebvre shares…

Jackson Hollow - "Nothing But Sky"

"Nothing But Sky" is an uplifting and soaring bluegrass song symbolizing freedom not only in this world but also the afterlife. It was recorded in memory of fiddler and mandolin player, Mike Sanyshyn's father, Evan Sanyshyn. His dad was his…

Chris Caro & OnBeatMusic - "Pain"

"Pain" is about coming to terms with that fact that we’ve all been wounded in some form or another because of sin. But the remedy for pain is found through our faith. Thus, demonstrating that our pain has purpose and can be used to make an…

Claire Lynch - "I Give You the Morning"

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton’s creative visions have echoed in bluegrass studios, on bluegrass stages and in bluegrass jam sessions for generations. Bluegrass Sings Paxton pays tribute to this long legacy. For the…

Chris Caro - "Faithful"

"Faithful” is about trusting God throughout seasons of pain and suffering. Like Job, we too can choose praise even when we don’t have all the answers. Chris Caro was brought up in Montreal, Canada. The pursuit of music allowed him to…