The Livin’ Out Loud Board of Directors is excited to announce the lineup for the 2025 concert event, which once again includes some of the biggest names in Christian contemporary music.

Music fans of all genres gather yearly in Gothenburg for an uplifting outdoor music festival. The variety of artists taking the stage represents diverse styles of music, from country, to pop, to classic hymns, and even a touch of rock sprinkled in. There is literally something for everyone - all with one common theme—a Christ-centered message.

The show will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 16 at beautiful Lake Helen in Gothenburg, with the first artist taking the stage at 4:45 p.m. Claire Leslie is a vibrant young artist with a fresh alternative pop sound of captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

“In a world where conformity also overshadows authenticity, Claire’s music stands out, inspiring listeners to embrace what makes them unique.”

The Band Reeves will follow. Brothers Jeramy and Cody Reeves hail from east Texas, and say their music has been heavily influenced by country and rock backgrounds. Music has been a part of the brothers’ lives for as long as they can remember; Jeramy began playing guitar at age 12, and Cody started singing before he started school!

The brothers now travel across the nation sharing the message of hope through their songwriting and performances, deeply rooted in their Christian faith. Their latest EP, “Traveler”, released in 2023, reflects their Southern heritage with meaningful lyrics and engaging harmonies.

Next to take the stage will be Charity Gayle. Charity grew up in Buffalo, New York, where her mom directed the church choir. She spent two years in Nashville, in 2014 and 2015, where her focus turned to bridging the gap between worship and gospel music. Her first record, “Lord You Are My Song”, debuted at #1 in the Christian and gospel genre in January 2018. Most recently, Charity received a Dove Award for the song, “Benediction (As You Go)”.

As evening sets in, the audience will be treated to the sounds of We Are Messengers. Fronted by Irishman Darren Mulligan, We Are Messengers has built a career on the road - touring relentlessly across the U.S. and Europe. They have had 11 consecutive top 10 radio singles including the multi-chart #1 hit song “Come What May” and the Gold certified “Maybe It’s OK”.

“The goal has always been to engage culture in the conversation about the goodness of God, and to put words and melody to some of the hardest things we feel as humans.” - We Are Messengers Saturday night’s event will conclude with Tauren Wells, who for nearly a decade has quietly galvanized, energized, and inspired audiences worldwide. Among many accolades, he has impressively garnered 10 GRAMMY Award nominations and eight GMA Dove Awards in addition to nods at the Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and more.

Gathering 1 billion-plus worldwide streams and nearly half-a-billion views, he has notched seven #1 hits at radio and three consecutive Top 5 debuts on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart. His catalog has expanded with two RIAA platinum-certified singles—“Known” and “Hills and Valleys”—and two gold-certified singles, namely “God’s Not Done With You” and “Famous For (I Believe).”

On Sunday morning, Aug. 17, everyone will gather back at Lake Helen in front of the stage for a community worship service led by The Band Reeves.

Since 2013, the Christian community of Gothenburg has been putting on a twoday Christian music event, funded entirely by sponsorships and private donations. There is never a charge to attend. There will be food trucks and artist merchandise available on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as no seating is provided.

For more information on the event, including how you can volunteer or donate to help keep it going, visit livinoutloud.org.