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Mark Winters Releases “All In The Rhythm” – A Joyful Reminder to Stay Present With the People Who Matter

Published

5 months ago

May 19, 2026

Texas-based singer-songwriter Mark Winters returns with “All In The Rhythm,” an upbeat pop/light-country track inspired by a quiet moment on a trail in Zion National Park.

The song began not as a single, but as a poem.

While hiking with his wife through pine needles and blue skies, Winters found himself overtaken by the beauty of the landscape – the light, the horizon, the rhythm of his own steps. And then he noticed something.

He had walked ahead.

His wife was no longer beside him.

Not far – just behind. But out of rhythm.

That small realization became the heartbeat of the song.

“We move through life at different speeds,” Winters says. “And sometimes we don’t even realize we’ve stepped ahead – or fallen behind – until the moment has already passed. ‘All In The Rhythm’ is about choosing to stay in step. So we experience the important things at the same time.”

Musically, the track leans into a warm, buoyant groove – light country textures layered with pop sensibility. Acoustic guitar carries the pulse while the chorus opens into a bright, repeatable refrain:

It’s all in the rhythm
All in the rhythm
All in the rhythm of this life

Throughout the verses, everyday sensory moments anchor the song – pine needles, crickets singing, rain tapping on a shoulder. The imagery feels lived-in rather than performed. The rhythm isn’t just musical – it’s relational.

The song was co-written with Grant, Amani, and Raycheal, and continues Winters’ pattern of beginning with poetry before evolving into melody.

Known for blending observation, warmth, and subtle systems-thinking into his writing, Winters doesn’t over-explain the message. Instead, “All In The Rhythm” invites listeners into something recognizable:

The choice to slow down.
The choice to stay close.
The choice to share the beat.

Currently touring extensively across the U.S. and Canada as part of his Good Vibes Highway Tour, Winters brings the song into listening rooms and small theaters where its energy feels most at home — spaces built for attention, not noise.

About Mark Winters

Mark Winters is a Texas-based singer-songwriter known for his acoustic-forward, lyric-driven style and his signature ethos: Rock with a Positive Vibe. His songs often begin as poems, shaped by lived experience, movement through landscape, and the quiet details that connect people to each other. He performs over 100 shows annually across North America, focusing on intentional rooms where songs can breathe.

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National Gospel Recording Artist Ellen Hayes Announces the Release of Her Farewell Album, Behind My Eyes

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2 hours ago

October 7, 2026

Olivia Long

Award-winning national gospel recording artist, songwriter, producer, arranger, and choir director Ellen Hayes proudly announces the release of her highly anticipated farewell album, Behind My Eyes—a deeply personal collection of music that reflects a lifetime of faith, perseverance, worship, and God’s unfailing grace.

For more than five decades, Hayes has devoted her life to ministry through music. From directing choirs and developing vocalists to writing, producing, and arranging songs that have inspired audiences around the world, she has faithfully answered God’s call. Behind My Eyes serves as the musical testimony of everything she has seen, endured, celebrated, and overcome.

“This album is more than a collection of songs,” says Hayes. “It is my testimony. Every lyric tells a story of God’s faithfulness through seasons of joy, heartbreak, victories, disappointments, and unwavering hope. These are the things people don’t always see—behind my eyes.”

The album features a rich blend of musical styles that have shaped Hayes’ career, including traditional gospel, contemporary gospel, hymns, soul-infused worship, and inspirational originals. Listeners will experience heartfelt renditions of timeless hymns such as Precious Lord and The Old Account, along with a moving interpretation of Thank You Lord, made famous by the late Walter Hawkins. The project also showcases powerful original compositions written by Hayes herself, including the uplifting single Count Your Blessings, which encourages listeners to focus on God’s goodness regardless of life’s challenges.

Adding to the album’s emotional depth are performances from members of Hayes’ own family, who provide background and featured vocals throughout the project. The album also honors the lasting musical contributions of beloved musicians Darryl Smith and Darryl Dixon, whose performances continue to resonate on several recordings included on the album.

Throughout her remarkable career, Ellen Hayes has released multiple recording projects, earned industry recognition, served as a songwriter for the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), hosted Beats & Blessings Radio on WMKM 1440 AM, founded Songs and Melodies Records LLC, and dedicated herself to mentoring aspiring artists and strengthening communities through music and health advocacy.

Although Behind My Eyes marks Hayes’ final full-length album, she emphasizes that this is not the end of her musical ministry.

“My assignment isn’t over,” Hayes explains. “While this will be my final album, I will continue writing, producing, and releasing singles as the Lord leads. Music will always be part of my purpose.”

Behind My Eyes is both a celebration of an extraordinary musical journey and an invitation for listeners to reflect on God’s faithfulness in their own lives. Whether through joyful praise, quiet worship, or heartfelt testimony, every song reminds us that God has been present through every chapter—even the ones hidden behind our eyes.

The album will be available on all streaming platforms on October 9 2026.