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*Friday, February 3, 2012*
JFH News Shorts featuring Matthew West, Manafest, Anchor & Braille, Justin McRoberts, Heath McNease, The Burial, Steven Curtis Chapman, Fireflight:
When Matthew West asked his fans in January of 2010 to tell him the stories of their lives, he didn’t expect to get 10,000 stories from all over the globe – or to write 40 songs. From that experience came the acclaimed album The Story of Your Life which has sold over 130,000 albums and had 2 Top 5 radio singles ("My Own Little World" & "Strong Enough"). Now some of those other songs, inspired by real peoples’ stories of struggle, heartbreak and first-hand experience of God’s redemption will be heard for the first time on Matthew’s new...
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Save the City Records is proud to announce the signing of artist/producer Jekob Washington and duo "The Washington Projects", comprised of Jekob and his sister Rachael, formerly of the Dove Award winning group "Souljahz." Derek Hoiem, CEO of Save the City Records says, "We are continuing to build a portfolio of top artists who also care passionately about ministering to people. Jekob and Rachael from The Washington Projects are excellent in their musical craft and passionate to share their faith. We look forward to the innovative work we will be doing with them...
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Worth Dying For's highly-anticipated new album Live Riot - due out February 7th on Ammunition Records - is available now at iTunes ® for an early rate of $7.99. Click here to pre-order at iTunes ®. The special price is only available until the release date, at which time the album price will be $11.99. The iTunes ® album will include 8 exclusive music videos not available anywhere else. Live Riot is releasing amidst a flurry of activity, including a...
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Today, NFL 'Player's Choice' Wess Morgan will be performing at the 13th Annual National Football League's Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. This televised all-star event kicks off at 7:30pm EST tonight, February 3, 2012 at the Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN and will air on various stations nationwide starting tomorrow. Please visit www.superbowlgospel.com for a full list of air dates and markets...
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Thousand Oaks, CA native EVAN CRAFT, known throughout various church music-loving circles for his unique pop approach to pop music, will launch his first album, GIANTS on Dream Records / Universal Music Christian Group on Tuesday, March 27th, 2011. The album, which is a mixture of soulful pop rock with deep lyrics will surely excite the music community. In addition, Evan shows off his spanish language skills by releasing his first spanish song on the album, "No Hay Nadie...
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Pop-rock singer-songwriter Cory Lamb is on the rise thanks to the release of his debut album, Break the Cycle. Cory worked on the record for two years in Los Angeles with the help of producer Andy Duncan (founding member of OK Go), and has caught the attention of actor Stephen Baldwin who helped produce Cory's first video. Cory is preparing to release his new single, "Safe In Your Arms," which fans can download mid-February. The video for the album's second single, "It's a Good Day," was directed by Life Garland (Lil Wayne, Jessie J) and is streaming now over at YouTube...
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*Thursday, February 2, 2012*
The Ardent Records, Fair Trade Services debut of Memphis worship leader Jeremy Horn will hit stores on March 6. Horn's first collection of music is titled Sound of the Broken, and features the current radio single "Surrender."
A Memphis native and worship leader, Horn truly understands the beauty and power of worship. Co-produced by Horn with the help of James Joseph (Todd Agnew) and Curry Weber (Todd Agnew, Joy Whitlock), this 10-song...
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This year is a career milestone for worship leader and performer Charles Billingsley. He is not only celebrating his 20th year in music ministry but is also preparing to release his new studio project, Never Forsaken, on March 6th. It's been eight years since his last solo CD released, and Billingsley is more than ready to share his new songs and exciting recreations on his upcoming nationwide tour, kicking off in February. Tour dates are listed below...
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Mosaic Artistry Group's most recent signing THE BEAUTIFUL REFRAIN, is preparing to release their debut EP, Redemption:Daylight.
Based in Harrisonburg, VA, the band started thanks to a passion for music as well as church planting. Formed at Aletheia Church and James Madison University, The Beautiful Refrain began writing music to be used specifically at their church, but their songs of faith, doubt and new life have been embraced by a much larger audience...
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*Wednesday, February 1, 2012*
After nearly a decade with Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, frontman and founding member Jason Dunn will depart the GRAMMY® and Dove Award nominated group on May 15th. Dunn plans to release his first solo project under the name Lights Go Down later this year.
Dunn spent the last few months recording at Profile Studios in Vancouver, B.C., with RIAA Gold-accredited record producer Steve Kravac (Blink 182, MxPx, Less Than Jake)...
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With their latest radio single, "God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)," Newsboys have taken to the top spot on Billboard's CHR charts this week. The hit song, the debut from their latest project God's Not Dead (Inpop Records), is being heard on hundreds of stations across the country as well as quickly climbing up Billboard's AC Indicator, National Audience and AC Monitored radio charts. The single is at No. 20 on Billboard's National Christian Audience Chart and has had an astonishing three million impressions in just the first month at radio...
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The sophomore album from Sparrow Records artist Kari Jobe, Where I Find You, launches to No. 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart selling more than 24,600 copies in its first week at retail. The acclaimed album also lands this week at No. 5 on the Overall Digital Albums, No. 1 on the Overall Christian/Gospel Digital Albums, and No. 1 on the Christian/Gospel-Mainstream Retail Billboard charts. Helping to spark the retail success is the Billboard AC Indicator No. 6 and climbing hit single...
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After selling out numerous stops nationwide on her spring co-headlining tour with comedian Anita Renfroe, Mandisa will return this spring as she headlines the "Girls Night Live" tour. Sponsored by well-known philanthropic organization Food For the Hungry, fellow GMA Dove Award nominee Britt Nicole and "Blessings" songstress Laura Story will join the bill. Starting in early February, the tour will visit nearly 40 markets and will wrap in May. A full list of tour dates are listed below, with complete tour information available at www.girlsnightlive.com...
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To help advance Show Hope's™ mission of caring for the most pressing needs of orphans around the world and to commemorate the life of Maria Sue Chapman, a star-studded cast is teaming up with the Nashville Symphony to present the classic musical, Rodgers And Hammerstein's Cinderella, Enchanted Edition, for the third annual Show Hope Spring Celebration. This "one-night-only" concert performance will again offer colorful costumes, a flourish of makeup, a dash of dancing, and a good measure of magic...
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Songwriter and worship leader, new Essential Records signing Andy Cherry debuts his first national label project, Nothing Left to Fear, on March 6. The project's lead single "Our God's Alive" is currently impacting radio, and Cherry plans to support his release on tour with Inpop Records artist Jimmy Needham next month.
Produced by Jason Ingram (Chris Tomlin, Tenth Avenue North, Sanctus Real)...
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Legendary Grammy winner, singer, songwriter, producer and world-class performer, BeBe Winans is set to release a new project in 2012 that the artist hopes will inspire unity, and restore much needed pride to the nation. America America is an uplifting new collection of patriotic songs and a celebration of the heritage and history that we all share. In addition to nine songs that honor our nation and are works in the public domain, Winans has penned three new original songs- the first single "America America," "We're...
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Class President, the debut full-length album from 90k Watts recording artist Young Chozen, is set to drop on March 6th via Central South and Infinity Music Distribution.
Young Chozen already has an extensive resume that includes an appearance on the hit Disney Channel series, Suite Life on Deck, a hosting spot on ESPN’s Elite 30 and touring with such artists as Trip Lee, Lecrae, Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett, Canton Jones and FLAME...
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*Tuesday, January 31, 2012*
Preceding the release of her long-awaited third studio album, Gold, GMA Dove Award nominee Britt Nicole has unveiled her new single, "All This Time," at radio, on iTunes and Amazon. Penned by Britt, along with fellow songwriters David Garcia and Ben Glover, the anthemic tune is Britt's salvation story in song form and is already making a big splash on the airwaves and among listeners. Following her highly successful sophomore album, The Lost Get Found, Gold will be available March 27 via Sparrow Records and finds Britt...
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San Antonio-based Abandon releases its Control Expanded Edition today featuring the full Control album that released last spring from Forefront Records amidst widespread acclaim, as well as four songs newly remixed by members of celebrated bands Mute Math, David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5 and Paper Route. The Expanded Edition will be a digital only release and available on all major online retailer sites, including iTunes®, Amazon.com and more...
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Time flies-seven years have passed since the beat-savvy TobyMac released a remix project. With great results, he let his record-scratching friends take a spin around the gold-selling albums Momentum and Welcome to Diverse City on Re: Mix Momentum and Renovating Diverse City. On March 27, he doubles the fun with Dubbed & Freq'd, a new remix set targeting big hits from his Portable Sounds and Tonight studio records...
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Stellar Kart is getting busy, working on a new album and planning for an upcoming tour. Check out their announcement below and visit http://stellarkart.com/tour/ for their latest, most up-to-date tour dates! "Hey hey!! Hope you’re having a fantastic 2012 so far! We’ve been doing a lot of writing for our new record and are booking up our spring tour! After the amazing Revolve Tour...
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eOne Christian Music is happy to announce the release of Twila Paris' new project, God Shed His Grace - Songs Of Truth And Freedom, on February 28, 2012. Paris personally selected the thirteen songs that are featured on the new CD, eleven from previous albums and two newly recorded patriotic hymns, God Of Our Fathers and America The Beautiful. The music is timeless as it addresses the hope and struggle of Christians, as they pray their way through a darkened world. Paris hopes the CD will be seen as her support for her fellow Americans during this critical time in our country's history...
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Elk Lake Publishing has announced the Spring 2012 release of Jeff Petherick's Grace Like Rain: Soaking Up God's Best, Even When We're At Our Worst, a book that examines the most powerful and perhaps most misunderstood power in the universe - God's grace - through real-life accounts about a God who did the unthinkable to save the unlovable. The book will be distributed exclusively to the CBA market through New Day Christian Distributors...
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*Monday, January 30, 2012*
Centricity Music announced today that the label has signed the Nashville-based rock group, Remedy Drive. The band is currently in the studio recording the new album, which is being produced by Peter Kipley (MercyMe, Kutless, The Afters), and is scheduled to release fall 2012. It features eleven new songs written or co-written by David Zach, lead vocalist and guitarist/keyboardist for Remedy Drive. "We are so happy to sign with Centricity Records," says Zach, "Everyone we've met at the company really...
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With 46 No. 1 singles, including "Do Everything," which topped charts last month; 56 GMA Dove Awards; five GRAMMY awards; and more than 200 songs recorded on 17 original albums spread across an illustrious 25-year career, Steven Curtis Chapman has already amassed a collection of songs worth celebrating. Since his first national recording, First Hand, Chapman has become one of the most beloved artists in all of popular music. This year on his website, StevenCurtisChapman.com, he revisits some of his favorite tracks with a video series called Twenty Five...
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Sidewalk Prophets will release their sophomore album, Live Like That on Tuesday, March 27. Their current single is the title track off the new album and plays a strong part in the overall messaging from the band. In its first day on iTunes, "Live Like That" peaked at No. 3 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel chart. With the help of their fans, Sidewalk Prophets' album cover encompasses the faces and hearts of people all across the country who have inspired someone to "Live Like That." Log on to www.SidewalkProphets.com to preview Live Like That for a limited time...
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Check out this announcement from Tooth & Nail Records about their latest signing, Abandoned Pools... "We'd like to officially welcome Abandoned Pools to the Tooth & Nail Family!
"Sublime Currency," the long-awaited third album from Abandoned Pools, is the culmination of an eleven-year journey. In many ways, the album tells a new chapter in the narrative of Tommy Walter, the songwriter and musician behind the band. Tommy, who is from Westlake Village, CA, began the project in the early ‘00s, initiating...
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*Friday, January 27, 2012*
Today, the Hands and Feet Project announced a new fundraiser to help raise money for their orphanage in Haiti. Check out the announcement below (which was attached to the ridiculous but amusing photo above!)... "If running a half or full marathon to help the children of Haiti is on your bucket list...then we've got the opportunity for you. You can join Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss from Audio Adrenaline, Jon Thatcher from Delirious, along with many others who have joined Team H&F to run for Haiti...
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Todd Agnew, the worship leader, musician and songwriter behind hits like "Grace Like Rain" and "My Jesus," is unveiling his newest collection of music, How to be Loved, on March 6. In chronicling a new understanding of receiving God's love, Todd Agnew's powerful new album with Ardent Records and Fair Trade Services is a revelation of sorts. Much of this understanding started when Agnew bought his first house, moved back to Texas and became husband, and stepfather all in the course of a weekend. "I came in wanting to do stuff for them, to take care of them," Agnew recalls, "and my wife was asking me if I could receive from them...
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With over 4 million albums sold worldwide, 16 number 1 songs and 5 Grammy nominations, Jaci Velasquez is now honored that the internationally known chain Tasti D-Lite, will be celebrating the worldwide release of her 16th album, "Diamond" (through Inpop Records). Tasti D-Lite will not only be hosting her CD release and signing, but also will be promoting Angel Food Cake as the 'Official Flavor of Jaci Velasquez' and providing a free small Angel Food Cake Tasti to all Jaci's fans. The event will be held at Tasti D-Lite's Columbus Circle store in NYC from 11:30-1:30pm on February 7th, 2012...
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GMC, America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, will present the world premiere of the network's new reality series "The Song that Changed My Life" with Steven Curtis Chapman. This first episode, focusing on GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his song "When Love Takes You In," depicts how this particular song influences a family's decision to adopt from China. The premiere is set to air Tuesday, January 31st at 11:30 p.m. ET. There will be an encore broadcast on Sunday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Meeting the family impacted by the Chapman-penned tune, the Pace's from Greenville...
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Nicole C. Mullen's powerhouse single "Holy Captivated" climbed the charts to #3 this week at Lite AC/INSPO radio. The single gained momentum to break into the top of the charts as Mullen kicks off 2012 tour dates traveling the globe to share the Gospel and music from her CD, Captivated. "'Holy Captivated' is a declaration of the awesomeness of God, regardless of our emotional climate," said Mullen. "This song reminds us all that God is holy, and He is worthy of worship in every season of life. I'm honored to see a great response from radio...
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*Thursday, January 26, 2012*
Slospeak Records just announced Pioneer's slot on The Epic Tour, headlined by pop/rock act Manic Drive. The tour will hit 15 cities in the Mid West to South East regions, starting January 27th and running until February 24th. In addition, their first radio single, "Treason," is currently at #9 on the BDS Rock Charts.
Pioneer embarked on a similar tour with Manic Drive last year. "After narrowing down a long list of candidates, we were chosen for the 2 month tour," drummer Dan Voris recalls...
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*Wednesday, January 25, 2012*
Dave Barnes' new single "Mine To Love" off his upcoming studio album, Stories To Tell, is now available at iTunes. Stories To Tell is set for release on March 13, 2012 and features 11 new tracks produced by John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Goo Goo Dolls, Jonas Brothers, P!nk). Barnes is also announcing a series of tour dates in support of the album hitting such cities as New York, Nashville, Chicago, Philadelphia and DC (tour dates below). Sharing the message behind "Mine To Love," Barnes explains, "I wrote this song after I found out that my wife and I were pregnant...
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Erica Campbell, half of the multi-Grammy Award-winning sister duo, Mary Mary, has given birth to her new daughter. Campbell and husband, producer/songwriter Warryn Campbell welcomed their third child, Zaya Monique Campbell, on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012. Both mother and daughter are resting comfortably. The glowing mom was elated upon the arrival of her new baby girl. In a statement Erica said that she and her husband were "feeling so thankful and so blessed to have our sweet Zaya finally make her grand entrance into the world! God is awesome, our family couldn't be more happy than we are today!" Zaya Monique was born at a healthy 6lbs, 12 oz...
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*Tuesday, January 24, 2012*
Two-time GRAMMY nominated, Essential Records rock act RED kicks off its second headlining tour in five months, the "REDvolution Tour," on Feb. 10. Visiting 20+ cities domestically, with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch, Manafest, Nine Lashes, and KIROS, the tour will also include a run of "RED only" dates throughout Europe
in April. A year since releasing its acclaimed third studio project, Until We Have Faces, RED continues to make massive career strides, venturing out on back-to-back...
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Peter Furler is adding more fuel to the digital edition of his popular debut solo album, On Fire ("a thought-provoking, immensely entertaining project" -Jesus Freak Hideout). Available now, On Fire-Bonus Tracks features five extra cuts-the new "Water to Wine" plus alternate versions of the hits "Reach" and "I'm Alive," current single "Matter of Faith," and "Glory to the King." You can catch up with Peter on the 48-city Winter Jam 2012 tour where his live band features former newsboys cohort...
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Tooth & Nail Records' Sent By Ravens is ready to release their sophomore label album, Mean What You Say, on February 28. This album is a follow-up to their 2010 breakout hit, Our Graceful Words, which debuted at No. 34 on Billboard Heatseekers Chart. In anticipation of their release, the band has posted a new song, "We're All Liars," up now on their Facebook and YouTube. With their sophomore effort Mean What You Say, Sent By Ravens have taken their driving modern rock sound and rounded it out...
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It was announced by mtvU's show "The Freshman" that Newsboys won last week's contest for their music video "Miracles." This is a contest where fan votes determine which videos get into rotation on mtvU each week. With this big win, the "Miracles" video started airing this week on mtvU's rotation for one month, with the video airing approximately 20-25 x's per week. Click below to see the very special thanks from the band, especially to their fans. A huge thanks to all of the fans for voting...
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One of the best-selling artists in Christian music, Kari Jobe releases her sophomore album, Where I Find You, today amidst widespread acclaim. The album quickly rose this morning to No. 1 on the iTunes® overall Albums chart and remains No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel chart amidst 5-star reviews. The recording also sparked the Billboard Top 10 hit single "We Are" that has been viewed nearly 500,000 times at www.youtube.com/watch?v=B07iK9uh9qY. Tens of thousands more have experienced...
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IMMERSE, the Gospel Music Association's Music Training Experience, is pleased to announce the first confirmed artists for the July conference. Those set to appear include Grammy® and Dove Award winner Michael W. Smith, Dove Award winner Chris August, and popular indie-minded artist, Derek Webb, Additional announcements will be made in the coming weeks. On Sunday, July 22, Michael W. Smith welcomes registrants in an evening worship service featuring yet to be named special guest artists and industry professionals. This event will prove to be an unforgettable night for attendees dedicated to song, inspiration, focus and prayer...
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*Monday, January 23, 2012*
Due out on Valentine's Day, Audrey Assad's highly anticipated sophomore album, Heart, finds her once again collaborating with other songwriters (including Matt Maher and Derek Webb) and producer Marshall Altman (Brooke Fraser, Natasha Bedingfield, Marc Broussard), crafting another collection of songs that mine the depths of both heart and soul as only Assad can. "I feel like this record is a deep look into my heart, with all the honesty and courage I can muster to write what I really see there and what I'm really...
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With the release of their successful eighth studio album, The Anthem of Angels, in November 2011, Seventh Day Slumber is preparing for their upcoming U.S tour, appropriately named "The Anthem of Angels Tour." The album debuted at the iTunes Top Christian Albums chart at No. 4. In addition the Rock single, "Never Too Far Gone" was in the Top 15 in December 2011. Kicking off March 1st and running through May 31st, the tour will...
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SONS (formerly Sons of God) just announced the February 14th release of their debut full length album titled Keep Quiet. The indie rock band posted the album trailer (seen below) to give fans a preview of the highly anticipated record. After signing with Slospeak Records at the end of 2011, SONS started preparing for the album release and winter tour, which came to a close last weekend. "We met so many great people while on the road...
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"The biggest factor is creating recordings of songs that people want to hear," says one half of husband/wife folkpop duo VOCAL FEW, Matt MacDonald (who is also the lead singer of postpunk band The Classic Crime), about the surprising success of their debut EP SHE'LL BE RIGHT which was quietly released independently on January 10, 2012. Utilizing a total of zero dollars on promotion or marketing of any sort, the EP debuted at an astounding #12 on Billboard's Heatseeker's Chart and #8 on the Folk Albums Chart...
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*Saturday, January 21, 2012*
The latest artist to join the Kickstarter revolution is Gungor. The popular indie worship band has the hopes to fashion a brand new live CD/DVD and are asking fans for their help to fund it. Check out their statement below and visit their Kickstarter campaign for more info...
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*Friday, January 20, 2012*
Powerhouse vocalist Natalie Grant will make her football debut at the 13th Annual National Football League's Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. The show will tape before a live audience at 7:30pm EST on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Clowes Memorial Hall on Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.
Sponsored by American Family Insurance and Verizon Wireless, the celebration is hosted by Wayne Brady, current host of the iconic CBS game show "Let's Make A Deal," and gospel's sweetheart CeCe Winans...
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GRAMMY Award nominee Matt Maher has extended his popular "The Love In Between" tour to include 16 additional dates. The follow-up run to his fall leg will feature guest artist Sparrow Records singer-songwriter Audrey Assad, with Reunion Records newcomer Lindsay McCaul at select shows. Originally kicking off mid-September, "The Love In Between" tour visited more than 25 cities through late October, seeing thousands in attendance and multiple sold out shows. The tour's
second leg will open tonight in Altoona, Pa...
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Multi-Grammy Award-winning My Block/Columbia recording artists Mary Mary have kicked off the New Year with 2 Stellar Music Award wins and news of a NAACP Image Award nomination. Recognized at Gospel music's biggest night less than a week ago, Mary Mary took home awards for Group/Duo of the Year and Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year. The wins further cement Mary Mary's record for taking home awards at every award show in which they have been nominated for Something Big...
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*Thursday, January 19, 2012*
Integrity Music announces the signing of independent singer/songwriter Sarah MacIntosh and the March 6th global release of her 11-track album Current.
Known for her work with progressive rock band Chasing Furies, Sarah also has three solo projects to her credit including the critically acclaimed The Waiters, The Watchers, The Listeners, The Keepers & Me. And in addition to touring and collaborating with artists such David Crowder...
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Solid State Records announced this week the signing of a new band to their roster... The Overseer! Below is their announcement: "We're happy to welcome Arkansas' The Overseer to the Solid State Family! The surging hard rock outfit has been dominating the Southern underground circuit as of late with a relentless touring schedule and a rousing catalog of pummeling riffage, savage breakdowns and vocal cord-rupturing vocals. Inspired by bands like Thrice and Underoath, The Overseer have three goals with their...
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Breakout Urban sensation and Dove Award winning Group 1 Crew re-launches their third album, Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition on January 24. The album features more music along with the original 12 tracks. Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition will include eight additional tracks with remixes of their hit singles "Walking On The Stars" and "Live It Up" as well as four brand new songs. One of the new tracks on the album is "He Said," which features multi-award winning artist, Chris August...
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Listener Records recently announced the signing of Boise-based worship band The Waiting Kind with the release of their self-titled EP as their label debut. Featuring a textured, cutting edge indie rock sound, the tracks on The Waiting Kind EP deftly explores the tensions of living in a fallen world and how God is consistently with us, no matter what we’re going through.
Produced by Jonny MacIntosh (Vicky Beeching, Trevor Davis, Sarah MacIntosh) The Waiting Kind EP...
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Calgary's pop-rock quartet KIROS will bring their infectious and inspirational melodic rock across the US when they head out on the "REDvolution! 2012" Tour next month. Beginning in Rochester, MN on February 10th and wrapping up in Fort Wayne, IN on March 24th, KIROS will accompany influential modern rock acts RED, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, MANAFEST and NINE LASHES on this exciting run. "We are very excited and honored to share the stage with such prominent and established artists...
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There's an ongoing war within urban culture. Confusion over what manhood is has plagued our cities, families and lives. The concept of a biblical man has been lost in our generation. Unfortunately, many churches struggle to provide its urban members, much less those beyond their walls, with a tangible definition of a real man. ReachLife Ministries in partnership with Reach Records, Man Up is a new campaign, calling men in the hip-hop culture to true biblical manhood through repentance and faith in Christ...
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Details about the first annual STAND TOGETHER FEST have been announced! The event, which is presented by Blood & Ink Records and F!GHT Clothing, will be held April 13th and 14th, 2012 at Rocketown in Nashville, Tennessee. Scheduled to perform are Zao, Saints Never Surrender (reunion), Flatfoot 56, Venia, As Hell Retreats, Debtor, and more (full line-up below). STAND TOGETHER FEST was launched with the hopes...
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*Wednesday, January 18, 2012*
Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]) sold over 50,000 copies in its first week making it the No. 2 record in the country behind Adele’s 21, and the No. 1 new album on the charts. With a nearly constant No. 1 hold on the iTunes ® Overall Albums chart, Give Us Rest offers David Crowder*Band the highest chart and sales debut of their over decade long career. “We have been really happy to hear and read the responses to the album,” remarks Crowder...
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Tooth & Nail Records' new band Nine Lashes is gearing up for their label debut, World We View, releasing on February 14. This Alabama-reared band worked with producer Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, The Almost, Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson) crafting their national debut. Together, the team turned in a sophisticated blend of modern, alternative and indie rock, undercut by a slew of rhythmic influences, cutting edge beats and even an appearance from screamo legend Ryan Clark (of Demon Hunter fame) on "Our Darkest Day...
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After two successful nationwide tours, "Love Worth Fighting For" is returning for a third year of events backed by popular speaker Kirk Cameron ("Fireproof," "Left Behind" series and "Growing Pains") and singer/songwriter Warren Barfield. Beginning in Montgomery, AL on Jan. 20, "Love Worth Fighting For" will span the entire year. Markets have been announced through April, and include Tallahassee, Fla., Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC and Indianapolis, Ind...
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He just doesn't quit. Rapper and singer/songwriter Heath McNease is at it again with yet another new release on the way. After three projects released last year, Heath is set to release his first for 2012, titled Thrift Store Jesus. Dubbing it his "most mature" work to date, McNease had the following to say about the project... "2011 was quite a prolific year for me as an artist. I was fortunate enough to churn out “The House Always Wins” in February, “Straight Outta Console: The Nintendo Thumb Mixtape” in July, and “Wed, White, and Wu” with Playdough in November. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been given the opportunity to call music...
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A call to Do Something Now in the name of Jesus rang through the arena at the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta on the final day of Passion 2012 on Thursday, January 5th. Passion founder Louie Giglio challenged students to not live in anticipation of “what’s next” but to take action today and pursue what makes them come alive … and do it for the glory of God.
Throughout the four-day gathering, 42,000 students representing 31 countries and more than 1,700 campuses learned about the horrific realities faced by the 27 million people worldwide who are enslaved...
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Reunion Records singer/songwriter Lindsay McCaul's debut label release, If It Leads Me Back, releases today. McCaul, touted by critics as "one to watch" in 2012, is already being compared to noted female vocalists including Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant and Nichole Nordeman, while the newcomer continues to garner fans as a guest artist on Casting Crowns' "Come to the Well" tour...
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Highly acclaimed singer/songwriter, Andrew Peterson, will be entering the recording studio this week working on his third studio project for Centricity Music, which will release early fall 2012. Peterson, who has been called "one of the greatest Christian lyricists of all time," has written all new songs for the album. The CD will be produced by long-time collaborator, Ben Shive (Sara Groves/Matt Werz/Eric Peters) and Cason Cooley (Matthew Perryman Jones/Katie Herzig/Mat Kearney/Sixpence None The Richer), with Andy Gullahorn co-producing...
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Multi-Grammy Award-winning My Block/Columbia recording artists Mary Mary kicked off the New Year with 2 Stellar Music Award wins. Recognized at Gospel music's biggest night, Mary Mary took home awards for Group/Duo of the Year and Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year. The wins further cement Mary Mary's record for taking home awards at every award show in which they have been nominated for Something Big; their 2011 album...
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Holly Spears will release her highly-anticipated full-length album, Heartache to Hope (Girl on a Mission Music), on April 3rd, via her own label, Girl on a Mission Music, LLC. Spears has just released her debut singles, "Learning to Love" (Christian Radio) and "Watch Over Me" (Pop formats) which has a companion music video. Produced by Mitch Dane (Jars of Clay, Bebo Norman, Caedmon's Call) at Nashville's famed Sputnik Sound recording studio, the album features vocal, bass, keyboard and mastering support from Jars of Clay...
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*Tuesday, January 17, 2012*
GRAMMY Award nominated, female-fronted rock act Fireflight will release its fourth studio project, NOW, on March 6. The album is preceded by lead single, "Stay Close," which topped the Billboard Christian Rock radio chart this week, while Fireflight gears up to support its new release with a "Stay Close" spring tour. Asserting a new direction from the band's previous record For Those Who Wait (2010), NOW calls listeners to move beyond their circumstances and take action...
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Razor & Tie artist Dave Barnes will release his new studio album, Stories To Tell, on March 13, 2012. The 11-track album of original material was produced by John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Goo Goo Dolls, Jonas Brothers, P!nk). Barnes will tour in 2012 in support of his new release (tour dates to soon follow). He recently received his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best Country Song for "God Gave Me You," the #1 hit as performed by Blake Shelton from Shelton's 2011 album Red River Blue. Barnes' and Shelton's versions of the song have sold over one million singles to date...
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Speaking out for "life" has become more than a passion for Grammy® Award winning Christian singer and best-selling author, Rebecca St. James. She's this week reminding America that this Sunday-January 22-is "Sanctity of Human Life Sunday." In a January 13, 1984 proclaimation, President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday of January as "National Sanctity of Human Life Day." The date was chosen to coincide with the eleventh anniversary of the "Roe V. Wade" Supreme Court case that first recognized the constitutionally...
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LoveFest is happy to announce their 2012 lineup, focusing on the topic: DIVINE DESIGN. Held on February 11th and 12th in Arcadia, CA, LOVEFEST 10: DIVINE DESIGN guarantees to be of interest to all in attendance. With compelling discussion and entertainment, the event allows both youth and adults to examine the challenges facing teens in their daily life. Hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church, LoveFest will feature Chaos Theory (Clint Thomas and Aaron Davis), Dr. Micah Parker, Pam Stenzel and Karen Kropf as keynote speakers...
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Acclaimed Australian singer/songwriter and eOne recording artist Nathan Tasker has been named 2011 Artist of the Year by The Rock Across Australia (TRAA), Australia's official national Christian music charts. Tasker's "Something Beautiful (Grace)" and "Love Is The Compass" earned the #5 and #6 positions, respectively, on the 2011 TRAA Top 100 Songs chart, making him the most played Christian artist of 2011, and the only artist with two songs in the top 10...
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*Monday, January 16, 2012*
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, this southern belle took a chance and dropped everything she knew and made her move to the Golden State to pursue her dreams of music, acting and business….and what a success she has been thus far! With her work featured in Chicken Soup for the Marketing Soul and Success from Home Magazine, Marlene Brehm continues to expand her dreams in California by officially creating her first album, Reach The Sky, under Dream Records / Universal Music Christian Group. Ever since she can remember, Marlene has been singing. At the age of seven, her mother took her to audition for Showstoppers...
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*Sunday, January 15, 2012*
Iamsecond.com, a website featuring video stories of personal struggle, transformation and hope of celebrities and everyday people, commemorated the national launch of the "I am Second" book from Thomas Nelson, Inc., tonight with a party featuring well-known Seconds seen on the website and in the "I am Second" book as well GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-wining band Newsboys. The event will be broadcast on iamsecond.com on Sunday, Jan. 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. CST. Along with hearing from Seconds such as Dallas Cowboy Bradie James and sports reporter and cancer survivor Tamara Jolee...
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*Friday, January 13, 2012*
Intent on bringing a raw, authentic worship experience in a stadium filled with thousands of people set on worshipping Jesus Christ, UNITED's Live In Miami was recorded during the band's sold out worship night Aug. 6, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. The event was part of the 2011"Welcome To The Aftermath" tour that consisted of 32 events with 182,000 people filling venues to capacity in venues across the country - from New York to Miami to Los Angeles, where UNITED became the first Christian band to sell out Staples Center...
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Please keep The City Harmonic and bass player Eric Fusilier in your prayers as they just discovered that their bandmate and friend was diagnosed with Leukemia. Below is a letter the band posted today... "Dear friends and family of The City Harmonic, It is with a heavy and yet hopeful heart that we ask your help in prayer. A few nights ago, our brother-in-Christ and bandmate Eric Fusilier was feeling weak and unable to move...
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*Thursday, January 12, 2012*
In 1987, twenty five years ago, a young man from Paducah, Kentucky released his first national recording. Since that album, First Hand, Steven Curtis Chapman has gone on to record more than 200 songs and 17 original albums that have featured 46 #1 singles. This year at StevenCurtisChapman.com, they're celebrating some of your favorite Steven songs and their stories with special new performances and...
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Bremerton, WA-based pop-punk trio MxPx will be releasing their new album, Plans Within Plans, through MRI/Rock City Recording Company within the U.S. and Canada on April 3, 2012. The album will feature 13-tracks and will also be available in Japan (Bullion Records), Europe/UK (Flix Records) and Australia/New Zealand (El Shaddai Records). It's been over four years since the release of their last album, Secret Weapon. Since then, the band has released a covers album On The Cover II (Tooth & Nail Records) in 2009 and also re-vamped their record label...
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The 7th sailing of the Music Boat Cruise departs in 2012 to a new destination with new artists and new opportunities for entertainment and relaxation. Presented by World Hope and produced by Premier Christian Cruises, The Music Boat 2012, on the Carnival Imagination, sails Nov. 5-9 from Miami, Fla. for four nights and five days to the Caribbean island of Grand Turks in Turks and Caicos. Throughout the cruise, passengers will experience non-stop music from a 16+ artist lineup that includes...
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Kicking-off an unprecedented 17th consecutive year, the Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular debuted to a combined total audience of more than 32,000 people last weekend. The 47-city tour launched in Charleston, West Virginia, and also hit Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, yielding the largest three-day opening attendance in Winter Jam history...
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Arrow Records artist Shonlock made one New Year's resolution this year - To start the year strong. The holidays are over for this acclaimed choreographer (Arrested Development, Aaliyah) and former member of TobyMac's Diverse City, who jumps into 2012 with a new radio single, title track "NeverOddOrEven," and an announcement of Acquire the Fire tour dates that will put him in front of thousands in arenas nationwide...
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Facedown Records is excited to announce that Facedown Fest 2012 will take place on April 6 & 7 this year. "We're doing things a little differently this year," states the label, "splitting the nights at two different venues, and holding a Strike First night and a Facedown night. We're also doing something special for ticket purchasers by creating some bundles to give you more bang for your buck. Tickets are available right now at http://www.facedownfest.com...
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Maranatha! Music announces the upcoming release of Top 25 Gospel Songs 2012, which is available for sale online at www.maranathamusic.com and everywhere January 24, 2012 distributed by EMI-CMG Distribution. Legendary artists, chart-topping talents, and new hit-makers contribute to the CD set, which features Gospel songs never heard before in one compilation...
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*Wednesday, January 11, 2012*
With their latest radio single, "God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)," Newsboys continue to take over the radio waves in a powerful way. The song, the debut from their brand new release God's Not Dead (Inpop Records), is being heard on hundreds of stations across the country as well as climbing up the Billboard radio charts. The single is currently #3 on Billboard's Christian CHR Chart...
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Dove Award "Artist of the Year," Francesca Battistelli made a surprise visit to seven-year-old, Tori Svenson, last Friday, January 6 - check out the video clip here. Tori has inspired thousands with her YouTube video lip syncing to, "Angel By Your Side," off Francesca's album, Hundred More Years...
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Tooth & Nail Records/BEC Recordings proudly announces Conor Farley as the new Director of A&R. This role will involve scouting for new artists and developing the current and emerging roster. "We are thrilled to add Conor to the T&N and BEC family," shares Brandon Ebel, President Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings. "Focusing on the A&R department, we wanted to bring in someone that has a passion for our artists and their music as well as an ear for new talent...
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*Tuesday, January 10, 2012*
Atlantic recording group Skillet wrapped up an extraordinary year by being named among 2011’s biggest mainstream rock acts according to year-end charts published by Billboard and Mediabase. The two-time Grammy-nominated band were among the highest ranking artists featured in Billboard’s annual “The Year In Music” issue...
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Razor & Tie announces the addition of singer songwriter Jon McLaughlin to its label roster for a worldwide, multi-album deal. McLaughlin's forthcoming new studio album Promising Promises is set for release on May 22nd 2012. The album's first single, "Summer Is Over" featuring Sara Bareilles is on sale now -Buy HERE and LISTEN HERE. "Summer Is Over" will impact Hot AC radio the week of February 27th. Jon McLaughlin recently wrapped up a national fall co-headlining tour with Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers and will tour extensively this year in support of this new release...
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Internationally acclaimed Rend Collective Experiment releases its sophomore album, Homemade Worship By Handmade People, today on Kingsway with global distribution and amidst five-star reviews. The album was recorded and produced by Rend Collective in Irish church halls and homes in the band's organic, collective style and fusing a depth of sung theology and fresh melodies that reflect themes of redemption, devotion and celebration...
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Slospeak Records just announced the January 24th release of Pioneer's self-titled full length album. The five-piece band will showcase its catchy American rock'n roll sound at their January 14th CD release show in Indianapolis, IN. "Treason," the first single off the new record, was "Most Added" on the BDS Rock Charts its first week out and has quickly jumped 16 spots to #12 - with lots of momentum to keep climbing. In addition, "Lights" will stream exclusively on Substream Music Press the week of January 16th...
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First to join the ranks of the Raging Storm Records metal melitia in the new year is Live as Lions, an up and coming Spirit-filled hardcore band from the great white north. Truly embracing the Romans 12:1 core value, this is a band that strives to give everything they can to God in all that they do. "We are beyond excited to announce that we are officially a part of the Raging Storm Records family...
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Fresh off their popular annual Christmas tour, the critically-acclaimed pop/classical family ensemble, the Annie Moses Band, is slated to make their debut at New York City's internationally-renowned Carnegie Hall on Saturday, January 14. Joining them on the stage of the Isaac Stern Hall will be a plethora of promising young performers drawn from the ranks of the Annie Moses Band's...
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Rachel Chan's highly anticipated debut project, Go, hits stores today, released through in:ciite Media and its distribution partner EMI-CMG Christian Music Distribution. The 16-year-old daughter of New York Times Best-Selling Author, Pastor and Speaker Francis Chan, is already receiving praise for her freshman CD...
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Nashville Publicity Group, a public relations firm specializing in family-friendly entertainment, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Launched by music industry veteran Brian Mayes in January, 2002, Nashville Publicity Group continues to emerge as one of the south's leading PR firms...
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Author and musician David Teems employs careful scholarship and a poet's imagery to introduce readers to one of the most important, yet least celebrated, heroes of the Christian faith in his new book, Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God An English Voice, released January 3 by Thomas Nelson. In the early 16th century, an age of treachery and religious oppression, William Tyndale made the Holy Scriptures available...
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*Monday, January 9, 2012*
Having released the acclaimed instrumental project, GLORY (Nov. 21, 2011), celebrated artist, songwriter, composer, instrumentalist, performer, author and producer, Michael W. Smith delivers his latest musical offering, Decades of Worship, on Jan. 17. Smith, a mainstay with a 29-year career, brings together the best of his beloved worship hymns on this, his 24th project...
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*Friday, January 6, 2012*
Playing "Reach," "Matter of Faith" and other favorites from his widely acclaimed and first solo CD, on fire, Peter Furler will also draw upon his multiple radio hits spanning his career as founder of the newsboys during Christian music's largest annual tour, Winter Jam. Joining Furler's band during the tour is fellow artist and former newsboy bassist/vocalist, Phil Joel, who recently released his solo album, Playlist. Rounding out Furler's band is Dave Ghazarian (Superchick) on guitar and Jeff Irizarry on drums...
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in:ciite Media announced today the signing of Don Moen, world renowned singer-songwriter, worship leader, and producer. Moen's forthcoming studio album, Uncharted Territory, is the first release in the new partnership with in:ciite media and is set to release March 27, 2012 through its distribution partner EMI Christian Music Distribution. "This is an exciting moment for us," said in:ciite CEO, Chris Thomason. "I have had the privilege of working with Don previously, and his passion...
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Hope for the Dying is teaming up with Strike First's Ark of the Covenant for an east coast winter tour which will kick off later this month. The Beast in the East tour begins in PA and ends up in KY with over two weeks' worth of shows, full list of dates below...
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*Thursday, January 5, 2012*
DEMON HUNTER is hitting the ground running in 2012. The band is proud to announce that they have finished tracking a brand new album in Seattle. “This record is without a doubt our most aggressive. Every Demon Hunter record must be a step up from the last. I know that’s a goal for every band, but it seldom works that way - especially today, especially in metal...
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The Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular has an exciting line-up this year with "Pre-Jam Party" special guests for KING & COUNTRY, Dara Maclean and We As Human, who recently signed to Atlantic Records. The "Pre-Jam Party" will warm up the stage for renowned headlining acts: Building 429, Peter Furler, Group 1 Crew, Kari Jobe, Newsong, Sanctus Real and Skillet. The multi-city nationwide tour kicks off tomorrow, January 6 in Charleston, WV and will wrap April 1 in Grand Rapids, MI...
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Dove Award winning group, Big Daddy Weave celebrates their single "Love Come to Life" becoming the No. 1 Christian AC Single this week. The single is the title track from Big Daddy Weave's forthcoming ninth studio album out on April 17. Beginning on February 6, the group will partner with World Vision for a trip to Tanzania to work with impoverished families within the community. "What a blessing!!!" said an ecstatic Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave. "We are overwhelmed...
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Unlike many recording artists, Yancy has never been accused of releasing projects that begin to sound the same. That's because with over a decade under her belt, Christian music's most diverse artist has managed to successfully record and release projects for the family - the entire family. On January 10th, Yancy returns with Little Praise Party: Happy Day Everyday (Elevate Entertainment), a CD and companion DVD designed specifically for preschool age kids...
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Tomorrow, GRAMMY ® nominated female vocalist Natalie Grant will perform timeless classics from the 18th and 19th centuries on PBS' television special "PA'S FIDDLE." Taped at music city's historic venue, The Loveless Barn in Nashville, Tenn., Grant will sing alongside Americana's finest including Randy Travis, Ashton Shepherd, Ronnie Milsap, The Roys and Rodney Atkins. The unique event is slated to debut nationwide on June 2, 2012. Based on the enduring American music played by the father of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder...
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Renowned producer Mark Burnett and his wife Touched By An Angel star, Roma Downey; digital Bible maker, Glo Bible; and Christian publisher, Zondervan - today announced that they are coming together to launch Bible360 (www.Bible360.com), a new app that brings the text of Scripture to life through video, interactive technology and social media...
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Throughout her career as a counselor in Seattle, WA, Michelle Hollomon has been intrigued by the correlation between clients' perception of God, and their ability to be successful in life. Now the stories and research that have connected the dots have been compiled into the book GOD UNWRAPPED: GOD IS LOVE…BUT NOT THE KIND YOU ARE USED TO (Harrison House, 2011) Various misconceptions about God are closely linked to the god-figures we had growing up, such as parents, teachers, coaches, and pastors...
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Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children's and family programming, characters and brands, announced today they will release a brand-new DVD title, VeggieTales®: Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men, on March 3 and March 6, 2012 in Christian and general market stores respectively, just in time for the Easter holiday...
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Bleed Into One, the feature length documentary that is the definitive voice on the story of Christian Rock as told by those who lived, struggled, and shaped the phenomenon, is starting a Kickstarter Campaign to raise needed funds for the final music licensing. The official Kickstarter page can be found at: bleedintoone.com/kickstarter...
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Internationally acclaimed Rend Collective Experiment has undertaken the task of understanding the famous hymn, "Be Thou My Vision," subsequently translating it into a form and melody for contemporary worshippers that a Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster Sunday News writer calls "powerfully-done...
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Legendary Christian recording artist and world-renowned guitar maestro Phil Keaggy was among the performers at the inaugural "Christmas In America" concerts, presented in two U.S. cities by the American Policy Roundtable (APR), a non-profit organization established to restore Judeo-Christian principles to American public policy...
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*Wednesday, January 4, 2012*
Grammy Award winning Christian singer and best-selling author Rebecca St. James has proven to be anything but media shy in her support of Christian values in today's culture. She'll be in the major media spotlight again this week with a two day on-air guesting with Dr. James Dobson on his popular radio program, "Family Talk...
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Kingsway Music announces the January 24th U.S. release of Spirit Break Out, the first live album from London's Worship Central training school. Spirit Break Out was recorded live at London's famed HMV Forum theater and features 14 tracks from the Worship Central team of Tim Hughes, Ben Cantelon, Al Gordon, Nikki Fletcher and Luke Hellebronth...
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Singer/songwriter Andrew Greer brings together some of the top names in bluegrass, Gospel and Christian music for his January 31 sophomore release, Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions. Produced by Greer and Chris Kimmerer, the project features arrangements of 11 beloved hymns, as well as one original selection, and will be available on both CD and vinyl...
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There's no denying that PETER FURLER has had a big year in 2011 with the release of his debut solo album On Fire. And now, the lead single "Reach" has topped The Rock Across Australia (TRAA) Top 100 Song Chart nabbing the honor for most played song on Australian Christian radio in the past year...
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*Tuesday, January 3, 2012*
Purple Door Festival 2012 will be held on Saturday, April 21st in Lebanon, PA. The fest announced the new date on Christmas Day and released more information this past Friday. Below are select portions from the announcements posted to PurpleDoor.com. Keep an eye on the fest's website for upcoming artist announcements and more information...
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Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY®, AMA and 2010 Dove Award-winning Artist of the Year Casting Crowns will extend its massive "Come To The Well" tour into the spring by adding an additional 44 dates across the U.S., this time featuring special guests, singer/songwriter Matthew West, pop-rockers Royal Tailor (both GRAMMY-nominated) and Christian music newcomer Lindsay McCaul who was also on the 2011 fall tour lineup. Following a hugely successful fall run, which included a string of more than15 sell-out performances, playing before more...
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Christian metalcore band For Today are kicking off 2012 with the nationwide headlining "Fight The Silence Tour" presented by HK Army and Substream Magazine. The tour kicks off March 9th in Nashville, TN and runs through the end of April and will make stops throughout the country including the Never Say Never Fest, SXSW and New England Metal & Hardcore Festival before concluding on April 22nd (tour dates below)...
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This February Your Memorial will be heading into Covenant Studios to record their follow up album to 2010's Atonement. The band will work with engineer Josh Barber to put the album together, and then Josh Schroeder from Random Awesome will step in to do the mixing and mastering. The band expects to finish up the album...
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THESE HEARTS are set to embark upon a U.S. tour following the January 11, 2012 video premiere for the track "Romans 15" from Forever Ended Yesterday, their latest record released in the summer of 2011. The tour begins in the Midwest, hitting Milwaukee, St. Louis and more before heading...
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Starting at a very young age, Nicole Croteau has been singing and performing in front of people throughout her childhood and high school years. Since then, she has worked her way up in the music world by officially signing with Press Play as lead female vocal and most recently, she has signed on with Dream Records as a solo artist. "She is a very promising and talented individual that we at Dream are extremely...
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*Monday, January 2, 2012*
Slospeak Records just announced the newest addition to their roster. SONS (formerly Sons of God) signed to the indie label and immediately crafted a marketing plan for their upcoming full length release. In addition, the band will re-release "Doubt," as its first radio single and tour the south to mid west states with sosaveme in January. "Doubt" is now on online to stream and download...
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*Tuesday, December 27, 2011*
Worth Dying For will return February 7th with their third national release, Live Riot, recorded live at the Ammunition Conference in California. The Ammunition Records release is already receiving exposure from radio and the new music video for "The World Can't Take It Away...
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*Friday, December 23, 2011*
The Message has brought Michael W. Smith to Message listener's homes for the past two years and the new Christmas tradition continues! Michael loves the Christmas time of year and the music that goes along with it so much that over the last two decades he has performed hundreds of Christmas shows and released three Christmas albums.
Who better, then, to share his music, his stories and his family's favorite Christmas music? "Smitty" himself...
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As a thank you and Merry Christmas from Tooth & Nail to their fans, they recently passed along a free download of the "A Very Tooth & Nail Christmas" Sampler. Check out songs from Emery, Family Force 5, Sainthood Reps, I Am Empire, Icon For Hire and more...
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*Thursday, December 22, 2011*
Following right on the heels of their "A Metal Christmas" tour, Onward to Olympas will be joining up with Fit for a King, In Dying Arms, and For All I Am for the "Never Hold Back" tour which will take place in the last part of January. See full dates inside the full report...
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*Wednesday, December 21, 2011*
Dove Award-winning, progressive pop band Tenth Avenue North finishes out its most successful career season to date with the No. 1 Christian song of the year, "You Are More," according to Billboard's National Christian Audience Chart. Having secured a spot on one of this year's biggest tours, while performing for close to 500,000 fans nationwide, the group will carry its momentum into 2012 with brand new hit single, "Strong Enough to Save," currently No. 1 on the Billboard National Christian Audience chart...
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Check out the full report for Christmas reflections from Word Records artists like Dara Maclean, Group 1 Crew, Chris August, Sidewalk Prophets, Patrick Ryan Clark, for King & Country, and Big Daddy Weave...
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*Tuesday, December 20, 2011*
IMMERSE, the Gospel Music Association's Music Training Experience, is pleased to announce the fourth annual event, to be held July 23-25 at Rocketown in Nashville, TN. An opening night worship event will be held July 22 to kick off IMMERSE and start participants with a time of inspiration and focus. For the first time, all attendees will receive a complementary one-year "iMembership" to the Gospel Music Association which includes the privilege of voting in the annual GMA Dove Awards...
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Eisley will release Deep Space, a new five-track EP, on February 14th, 2012. Deep Space was recorded Eisley's hometown of Tyler, TX with engineer/mixer Andy Freeman. In support of the new EP, Eisley will venture out on a US tour in March 2012 supported by Christie DuPree and Tampa, FL-based band Marksmen...
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*Friday, December 16, 2011*
Hailed by Worship Leader magazine as "the most enchanting sound emerging in the worship genre," All Sons & Daughters, the Franklin, Tennessee-based duo of Leslie Jordan and David Leonard, returns in 2012 with a second digital EP, Reason to Sing, followed their first full-length album, Season One...
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Maybe ska isn't quite dead after all. With the recent resurface of Five Iron Frenzy, which saw an overwhelming response from fans, The O.C. Supertones revealed this morning that the recording of some new music is underway. Frontman Matt "Mojo" Morginsky posted a video on the O.C. Supertones Facebook page that showed him providing some synths for a vocal track he had recently recorded. Matt's caption for...
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Cornerstone Festival, the church's most diverse celebration of Christians in art and culture, has a new look and a new pricing structure. To the seasoned attendees, the festival might take on a vintage feel. For the past 29 years, faith-filled attendees of all ages, styles and denominations have made the pilgrimage to the hills of Western Illinois for this week-long celebration. They come to be inspired through seminary level classes and discussions, entertained with the best in music and film, spurred to further creativity with visual art...
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*Thursday, December 15, 2011*
Former Tooth & Nail Records rock band Project 86 is officially on their own again and are looking to their fans for help in funding their next studio album. With plans to record in January in hopes for a summer release, Project is offering all kinds of incentives for those willing to pitch in some money in advance (while most of the cheaper packages are about the cost of most preorder bundles), and as we type this up, their Kickstarter is already fully funded. Still, check out the link below, as well as their official announcement...
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A hearty congratulations are in order for Centricity Music's Aaron Shust for reaching a career milestone. Shust's single, "My Hope Is In You," this week became the longest running #1 song in 2011 on the AC Monitor chart, which remained in the top spot for eight weeks. The single also was #1 on the iTunes Single Christian chart last week. This is the longest running #1 for Shust as an artist and is the first #1 hit at AC radio for Centricity Music. The project is Shust's debut...
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Rebecca St. James-Grammy® Award winning Christian singer and best-selling author, found herself on the receiving end of controversy this week-a controversy that began on Fox News Channel's "Hannity" with her Monday (12/12) appearance-and a discussion that led to her defense of the virtues of abstinence until marriage and the current national pre-occupation with Tim Tebow's display of Christianity on the football field...
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To say that 2011 was an outstanding year for Centricity Music is only fitting after the record-breaking successes they have accomplished since January. Centricity Music is an independent record company that focuses on artist development through a creative A&R department, innovative marketing ideas, and a powerhouse radio promotion team. As a result, the artist's unique talents are able to develop leading to such spectacular results this year...
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*Wednesday, December 14, 2011*
GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith recently released his 23rd career project, and second instrumental album, GLORY, on Nov. 21. In light of the recent announcement by President Barack Obama relating to the return of our troops from Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations, Michael has offered gratis use of his song "Heroes," a cornerstone track on the acclaimed 12-song collection, for use in forthcoming news broadcasts relating to the return of our troops...
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Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children's and family programming, characters and brands, announced today they will debut their all-new VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special tour in over 30 major markets nationwide-including Atlanta, Nashville, Jacksonville, Birmingham and more-beginning February 23, 2012. For the current tour itinerary, ticket information and group sales, please visit veggietales.com/live...
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*Tuesday, December 13, 2011*
On the heels of releasing their highly acclaimed rock worship project, God's Not Dead, Newsboys will embark this spring on their biggest tour yet, the "God's Not Dead Tour." Kicking off Jan 12th and running through May 5th, the tour will run in over 60 cities across the U.S. The tour is presented by Compassion International, continuing their partnership with Newsboys to raise awareness for child sponsorships. Additionally, a special VIP...
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On February 7th, 2012 KIROS will release their Ain't No Grave Records debut full length, Lay Your Weapons Down. Produced by Mark Lee Townsend (Relient K, House of Heroes), the 10 song disc delivers a perfect blend of melodic rock, infectious hooks and faith-based lyrics. "Lay Your Weapons Down is the end result after fighting through crumpled pages, discarded chord progressions and melodies that never arrived, and crescendos that never peaked...
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CREATIONS will be entering the studio in January with producer Sonny Truelove at STL Studios in Sydney, Australia to begin recording their Mediaskare Records debut. The band released their album 'The Gospel' in August through Rite of Passage Records, a subsidiary label of Mediaskare. At the conclusion of recording the band will team up with director Tim Nagle to film music videos for two songs off the new album...
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High Society is ready to take their music to a new audience, and now it has a partnership with Syntax Distribution to do just that. The landmark deal is a natural fit as Syntax has its roots in underground, genre-breaking urban music.
High Society brings to the table former Cross Movement Records artist J.R. as well as 2009 Stellar Award nominee Sho Baraka, who started the venture...
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*Monday, December 12, 2011*
On the heels of wrapping her highly-successful fall national "Purity & Worship Tour" for the Salem Radio Network, Rebecca St. James will re-connect with viewers tonight live from New York with a return guest appearance on the Fox News Channel's "Hannity" (9:00 P.M. Eastern/8:00 Central). Rebecca will get to personally say "thank you" to host Sean Hannity for his words of encouragement--and endorsement-- of her latest book,"What Is He Thinking??" released in September...
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With American Songwriter recently raving that they are "Australia's answer to Coldplay," Australian duo for KING & COUNTRY (Joel and Luke) are proving to be one of the most exciting debut acts of the year. The brothers continue to gain momentum as they set the release of their debut record, Crave, available everywhere February 28. Starting today, fans can visit the website: http://www.forKINGandCOUNTRY.com/Crave and share the album on Twitter...
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Slospeak just announced its newest signee - Owen Pye. Owen is the third artist to join the roster and the first singer/songwriter. Both parties are very excited with this new development and have already begun working toward a 2012 release. Says Owen of the partnership: "I now have support from people that care about me and what I'm doing, AND know what the heck they are talking about. I'm so looking forward to working with guys like Davy [Baysinger]...
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sosaveme just announced its Winter 2012 tour with SONS. The two indie rock acts are partnering for a month long run in the Mid to South West states. Says vocalist Nicholas Pidek, "We are excited to start off the year of 2012 with touring and we are honored to be sharing the road with the band SONS. The initial response from our CD release tour of The Garden in Oct/Nov of this year has only fueled our passion to really stretch this new album's preverbal...
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*Friday, December 9, 2011*
As High Flight Society puts the finishing touches on their next record for release, tentatively, by Christmas this year, lead singer Jason Wilkes is making plans to record a solo worship EP. While most artists are using services like Kickstarter to raise the funds for their music-making, Jason is taking a more grassroots approach. Check out his announcement below and then prayerfully consider supporting him. You can visit his Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/WilkesMusic...
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*Thursday, December 8, 2011*
Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago, the sixth new full-length recording from Jesus Culture, released last week amidst acclaim on Kingsway with EMI CMG Distribution in the US. Recorded live in Chicago's Allstate Arena at Jesus Culture's Awakening 2011 conference Aug. 3-5, 2011, this double-CD quickly shot to the top of "Praise & Worship" sales chart, and sold nearly 12,000 copies in its debut week at retail. The album further spent all week on top of the iTunes® "Christian/Gospel" chart, while initially entering at No. 26 before climbing by last Friday to No. 2 on the iTunes overall "Top Albums" chart...
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Rachel Chan's highly anticipated debut project, Go, hits stores on January 10, 2012, released through in:ciite Media and its distribution partner EMI-CMG Christian Music Distribution. The 16-year-old daughter of New York Times Best-Selling Author, Pastor and Speaker Francis Chan, is excited to step into the spotlight to share her fresh, youthful sound and lyrics with an audience to which she can relate - teens...
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*Wednesday, December 7, 2011*
Former Word Records recording artist Chris Sligh has made a bold move and left his label home and publishing partnership with the one determined goal in mind of giving away his next two albums for free. However, to do this, Sligh needs the help of fans and supporters to help fund this daring move. While there are quite a few incentives (including the fact that anyone who donates a dollar will get both albums as downloads when they release), fans can also pitch in and be rewarded such perks as a signed and personalized lyric sheet, a local acoustic show, a phone call with the artist, or even a full-band performance. Check out Sligh's announcement and explanation below and then visit this link to pitch in...
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P.O.D. is looking for a fresh way to kick-off 2012 and build momentum behind their upcoming new album. The band needs a new logo and has set up a contest so that fans can submit their ideas and be a part of P.O.D. history! Head to the contest page on TalentHouse.com and submit your design. The deadline for submissions is January 3, 2012...
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Exciting things are brewing in support of the new Tidewater release on ROXR Records. First, ROXR has signed a new distribution deal with one of Christian music's top labels, Inpop Records. Second, the timing is perfect as ROXR is releasing a new EP from Tidewater, The Beautiful Life, which features three new songs from Tidewater's Brett Allen and will be available at all online digital outlets January 24, 2012. The first single from the project, "Not Just Any Love," will be going for adds at Christian radio January 23, 2012...
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*Tuesday, December 6, 2011*
Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children's and family programming, characters and brands, announced today that they will release VeggieTales®: If I Sang a Silly Song, on DVD and through digital download January 24 and February 7, 2012 in Christian and general market stores respectively.
VeggieTales: If I Sang a Silly Song includes the fan-voted very best Silly Songs from the past two decades...
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Amidst an unprecedented run of award shows, nominations, non-stop travel for holiday performances and a television series taping underway, the star sister duo, Mary Mary's Erica and Tina Campbell, is regretfully forced to cancel their much anticipated first ever "Have A Mary Mary Christmas Tour" as Erica's February due date draws near. The singer has been advised by doctors that she cannot continue working at her current pace without risk of potential premature delivery. After careful consideration...
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*Monday, December 5, 2011*
The Annie Moses Band is reaching brand new fans through an epic partnership between Syntax Distribution and Dream Journey Productions. Just in time for the holidays, the chamber music sensation offers their brand of inspiring albums and television specials for the whole family… now to a wider audience. As a multi-talented all-sibling ensemble, the Annie Moses Band has been enchanting the nation since early 2002 when their summer tour hit the road...
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Are you ready for a new sound? The Sanctuary Worship Team is stoked to release their first and highly anticipated album, Reveal. Reveal is the first of its kind with a unique sound that can only come from a one of a kind church. This is The Sanctuary's first release through Dream Records and Universal Music Christian Group.
Pastor Jay Haizlip, a professional skateboarder and preacher, leads the Sanctuary Church whose slogan is A Real Church for Real People...
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*Sunday, December 4, 2011*
Former Gotee Records singer/songwriter Sarah Kelly has just released her first dabblings with Christmas music offerings with a brand new acoustic EP that released Tuesday. Below is her official EP announcement... "Happy Holidays friends! Just want to let you know that my new Christmas EP is now available. The EP features 4 acoustic, vibey and eclectic Christmas songs...
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*Friday, December 2, 2011*
Mat Kearney has had a big year. From having Britney Spears tweet her support, to Taylor Swift performing a song of his while on tour saying it was one of her favorites to performing live on a Southwest Airlines flight to a "captive" and thrilled audience, Kearney has proven that he is only moving upward. Mat kicked off his new album release Young Love with a slew of media press including raves from People Magazine, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly as well as a performance week of release on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno...
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Known for being a songwriter for the generations, Wednesday night The Recording Academy recognized Chris Tomlin with three GRAMMY ® nominations in the categories of "Best Contemporary Christian Music Album," "Best Contemporary Christian Music Song" and "Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance." The twice-nominated song "I Lift My Hands" was co-written by Louie Giglio and Matt Maher along with Tomlin is found on his latest, full-length studio album And If Our God Is For Us… which was also recognized...
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Gotee newcomer Jamie Grace has earned her first GRAMMY ® nomination for "Best Contemporary Christian Music Song." Her nominated No. 1 hit "Hold Me" garnered the top spot across an unprecedented three different radio charts earlier this year. The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS...
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Razor & Tie artist Dave Barnes has received his first Grammy® nomination for Best Country Song for "God Gave Me You," as performed by Blake Shelton. Barnes' and Shelton's versions of the song have sold over one million singles to date. Blake Shelton's "God Gave Me You" has spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Country Singles Chart, with three weeks at number one and is his fastest rising single to date...
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Jason Ingram, who most recently received his fifth SESAC Christian Music Songwriter of the Year Award for his overwhelming impact on artists and songs spanning a variety of musical styles, was honored this week with a second career GRAMMY Award® nomination. Adding to his already impressive list of accolades, which also includes making Gospel Music Association history by receiving 11 GMA Dove Award nominations in one season, the nod comes in the category of Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for his contribution as co-writer on "Your Love" with Brandon Heath...
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*Thursday, December 1, 2011*
On the heels of their critically acclaimed sophomore album Ghosts Upon the Earth, Gungor has nabbed their third consecutive GRAMMY ® nomination. Their latest record, which debuted at No. 3 on Christian Soundscan and top 50 on the Billboard Top 200 selling over 9,500 units, was recognized in the "Best Contemporary Christian Music Album" category. The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on...
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Three-time GRAMMY® and eight-time GMA Dove Award nominated band Leeland garnered a GRAMMY Award® nomination during last night's hour-long special broadcast, "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®," which aired live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Leeland received its fourth career nod for The Great Awakening...
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Powerhouse vocalist, social activist & and four-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, was nominated for a 54th Annual Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance, for her stellar presentation of "Alive" (Mary Magdalene), from: Music Inspired By The Story [WOW Joint Venture/EMI CMG/Curb]. For the fourth year, nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards were announced on primetime television as part of "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live...
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Rush Of Fools is ending 2011 with strong success after releasing their highly anticipated current record We Once Were in September. The first single, "Grace Found Me," broke the Top 5 on Radio & Records Soft AC chart this week climbing to the #3 spot. At the same time, the new Rock single, "Help Our Unbelief," is New & Active on the trade magazine's Rock chart after coming in as one of the Most Added songs last week...
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Christian music's two-time GMA Male Vocalist of the Year and multiple GRAMMY Award® nominee Brandon Heath was honored again with an impressive three nominations from The Recording Academy® during last night's hour-long special broadcast, "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®," which aired live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Heath's nominations were earned across three categories. His eight-week No. 1 radio hit...
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Eight-time GMA Dove Award nominee worship leader, singer and songwriter, Matt Maher, was recognized by The Recording Academy® with a GRAMMY Award® nomination, during last night's hour-long special broadcast, "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®," which aired live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Maher's nomination was received in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song category where he was recognized as a songwriter...
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Pop/rock band Royal Tailor (Essential Records), having just wrapped the 30-city "Sounds Of Hope" tour with label-mates, Building 429 and Leeland, received its first GRAMMY Award® nomination for its May 31 national debut, Black & White, in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category. Nominees were announced during last night's hour-long special broadcast, "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night...
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*Wednesday, November 30, 2011*
Fans of Thousand Foot Krutch most likely already know about the band's anticipated 2012 new studio album, The End Is Where We Begin, but what they might not know is that TFK will be releasing the record completely on their own for the first time in over ten years. To help finance the completed record and the production of new CD pressings and shirts and such, the band has launched a Kickstarter campagin in support. They have until the end of the year to raise $40,000, but are already close to breaking that goal as this report goes to print...
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One of the best-selling artists in Christian music since her self-titled debut album released in 2009, Kari Jobe returns with Where I Find You Jan. 24, 2012. This will be Jobe's first album with Sparrow Records, a division of EMI CMG Label Group, which will distribute the album from the two-time Dove Award winning, Gateway Church (Southlake, TX) worship leader into worldwide markets...
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Abandon Kansas and Gotee records are proud to release the Ad Astra Per Remix EP which includes three songs from the bands last album remixed with a whole new feel and energy. The song Like It or Not is the winning fan remix chosen by the fans in a contest launched last month. The EP will be available free of charge as an early holiday gift to all from Abandon Kansas. Get it today at freeabandonkansas.com...
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While Plumb is busy preparing her 2012 release Faster Than A Bullet she has still found time to not only record 2 Christmas songs - she's giving them away in The FAN-Tastic Christmas Giveaway. Fans who "like" the Plumb Facebook page are able to download the two songs free by clicking the "FAN-Tastic Christmas" link on the page. Once they have the songs, fans can also enter the giveaway by spreading the word about the music with simple challenges...
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GRAMMY-winning rock band SWITCHFOOT is pictured above playing their new hit single, "Dark Horses," on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" last night. The song is currently No. 6 on the Modern Rock chart, and is featured on the band's Vice Verses, which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. Check out video of the performance at: http://bcove.me/btw23xf7...
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The Great Transparency (Razzbarry) is ready to begin another busy month this December beginning with their three week-long tour with their good friends Please Promise of Kalamazoo, Michigan. November included a two week tour in Southern Florida, a music video shoot, their second radio release entitled "Chaos Parade" off of their new EP, and of course some time home for Thanksgiving. With November behind them, The Great Transparency is ready to begin yet another eventful month...
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*Tuesday, November 29, 2011*
GRAMMY-winning rock band SWITCHFOOT will perform their new hit single, "Dark Horses," on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" tonight. The song, which is from the group's new album, Vice Verses (Atlantic Records), is currently No. 6 on the Modern Rock chart. Fresh off a successful European run that included stops in the UK, Holland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland and sold-out shows in London, Birmingham, Amsterdam, and Mannheim, SWITCHFOOT will resume their North American tour this Wednesday, November 30...
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Following a triumphant performance on The Late Show with David Letterman, NEEDTOBREATHE will perform their Top 20 single "Drive All night" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson this Wednesday, November 30th. Watch the band perform on The Late Show with David Letterman here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zzOQmdkSVQ. Tickets for the bands massive 2012 headlining tour, dubbed "The Reckoning Tour," are now available...
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Owl City is about to give the world an All Access pass into one of his headlining shows from the All Things Bright and Beautiful World Tour with the release of Owl City - Live from Los Angeles DVD. This DVD will feature over 90 minutes of live performance, behind the scenes footage, exclusive interviews and more.
Filmed at LA's Club Nokia this past July, the full 21 track concert will be released on iTunes only on December 6th in North America with the preorder launching on November 29th...
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No strangers to television exposure, The Afters' latest songs from their album Light Up the Sky have received placement on a slew of TV promotions including NBC's popular "The Biggest Loser" and ABC's new philanthropic "You Deserve It".
"Light Up the Sky" will be played in the Dec. 6 finale of NBC's mega hit "The Biggest Loser." ABC's new show "You Deserve It" has also been supportive of The Afters' music using...
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House of Heroes is no stranger to Christmas music having already released their 3-song EP The Christmas Classics in 2009 as well as a music video for their version of the classic "O Come, O Come Emmanuel". This year the band is releasing their take on the Jackson Browne song "The Rebel Jesus," out today on Gotee Records. "We all fell in love with Jackson Browne's "The Rebel Jesus" a few years ago and have been wanting to cover it for a while. This year was the perfect opportunity...
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Not everyone will be home for the holidays and that's why multi-platinum selling trio, Point of Grace (Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino, Denise Jones) is partnering with American Bible Society on their Christmas tour, "Home for the Holidays" Tour presented by A Soldier's Hope. The tour which will honor and help raise support for American military personnel who are not able to spend the holidays with their loved ones. Select dates will include appearances by Dove Award winning group...
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*Monday, November 28, 2011*
It's been over a week now since Five Iron Frenzy announced their 2013 new album release and possible 2012 live performances. Their original Kickstarter fundraising project had the goal of $30,000 but, as of this post, the band has raised over $120,000! To celebrate, the gang has announced a new Kickstarter pledge perk -- a special intimate concert limited to 500 total people that will cost $200 a pop (which includes one guest with each ticket pledge). Below are the details the band announced this afternoon...
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My Block/Columbia Records recording artists Mary Mary took home the award for Best Gospel Performance at the 2011 Soul Train Awards. The duo gave a riveting performance of the classic "Midnight Train to Georgia" during the show's all star tribute to Legend Award recipient, Gladys Knight. In addition to Mary Mary, artists such as Kenny Lattimore, Freddy Jackson, Dave Hollister, Chrisette Michele, Tamar Braxton, Marsha Ambrosius, and Natalie Cole joined in the tribute singing some of Knight's greatest hits in honor of her. The Soul Train Awards aired on both Centric and BET last night, November 27, 2011...
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*Wednesday, November 23, 2011*
Christian rock legends Guardian are getting ready to share new music with fans once again. The band recently recorded three brand new songs for a new EP, titled Three To Get Ready, and plan to record more in 2012. Frontman Jamie Rowe posted the following official band statement today at JamieRowe.com... "Hi friends! We finally reassembled in the House of Guardian (AKA Jamey Perrenot’s home studio) to cut three new tracks in preparation for our 2011 Latin American tour. We have been kicking around music ideas with each other over the last year and we knew it was prime time to record a few of them...
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Charlotte, NC worship band, Elevation Worship releases its national debut album, For the Honor, on Essential Worship this week. The project, available in a digital deluxe version (featuring three bonus songs, five music videos, a For the Honor documentary, chord charts for all songs and more) and a standard edition, is available this week in retail stores nationwide and at iTunes. Since its release For the Honor has reached both No. 1 (Deluxe) and No. 3 (Standard) on the iTunes Christian Chart, indicating its impressive impact on consumers...
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*Tuesday, November 22, 2011*
The wait is over. For months, there was a teaser that the "dead ska band" Five Iron Frenzy had news to report today, November 22. The news was just announced minutes ago that the band has plans for a new album, but need YOUR help. Read on (Below post is from http://5ironfrenzy.tumblr.com/)... "A Note from FIF: We can’t believe it has actually been 8 years ago today that we rocked out with you at the Fillmore in Denver, on a snowy evening as we celebrated our last show. Now, all these years (and marriages and kids) later we feel the desire to write new material and make a record...
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Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman have much to be grateful for on this Thanksgiving. They are proud new grandparents! Join us in congratulating their daughter Emily and her husband Tanner on the arrival of the beautiful Eiley Eliza Richards. The bragger book has started all the way from Ireland where the "world's youngest grandparents" traveled to be for the birth. Steven heads out on the Christmas time multi-artist tour in December in support of The Story album. Steven will be performing with the Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli...
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Praise Hymn Soundtracks, a division of Provident Label Group, continues to pioneer the delivery of digital soundtracks with a new mobile phone application for Android and iOS devices, the first of its kind. Furthermore, PraiseHymn.com, the online store of Praise Hymn Soundtracks, was recently named among Worship Leader Magazine's 2011 "Best of the Best." The Praise Hymn Soundtracks App is a first for this premier provider of Christian music accompaniment tracks...
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Internationally acclaimed Rend Collective Experiment releases its sophomore album, Homemade Worship By Handmade People, Jan. 10 on Kingsway with global distribution. The album was recorded and produced by Rend Collective in Irish church halls and homes in the band's organic, collective style. The new album fuses a depth of sung theology and fresh melodies that reflect themes of redemption, devotion and celebration with soundscapes that span from Arcade Fire and Mumford & Sons to Fleet Foxes and Snow Patrol...
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Aaron Shust had a busy schedule last week with a trip to Colorado Springs to perform at Focus On The Family's Thanksgiving Chapel. It was a powerful 25-minute performance that included his current hit single, "My Hope Is In You." After the Chapel, Shust headed to the KBIQ studio to do a live on-air interview with afternoon drive personality, Jack Hamilton.
"My Hope Is In You" is a major hit for Shust with the song remaining #1 on the AC Monitored chart for five weeks...
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*Monday, November 21, 2011*
GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith is preparing to launch his highly-anticipated holiday event, It's A Wonderful Christmas: The Symphony Tour. Featuring a full symphony orchestra each night, the tour will also introduce audiences to the infectious musical stylings of L'Angelus (Lawn-Jay-Loose), an incredible four-piece family band with Louisiana roots and Americana influences. This seasonal crowd favorite concert series kicks off Nov. 26, in Toledo, Ohio, and will span 13 performances in eight major markets including Dallas, Houston, St. Louis, Jacksonville and more...
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GRAMMY (R) nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West will appear on FOX & Friends tomorrow morning, November 22 in support of his latest projects including The Heart of Christmas album and movie. FOX & Friends airs weekdays at 6am E.T. on FOX News Channel, and West's interview will air live at approximately 7:30am E.T. West will also make a string of other media appearances while in the Big Apple, including performances on ABC News Now, FOX & Friends' "After the Show" Show, Fox News Radio and Guideposts.org...
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Talk about a sister act! As the popular three-time Grammy® award-winning Gospel duo, Mary Mary, Erica and Tina Campbell are busy career women touring the country, promoting their sixth album, "Something Big" and walking Hollywood red carpets. More than that, they're sisters and mothers who strive to balance hectic careers with growing families. Now, WE tv has greenlit a brand-new original series, tentatively titled MARY MARY, that follows the sisters in their daily lives as they work to do it all...
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Multi-talented and reigning Dove Award "Artist of the Year" and "Male Vocalist of the Year," Chris August is adding holiday cheer to his hit debut album, No Far Away. Beginning today, November 21, a special Christmas edition of the Dove Award winning album will be available for purchase at all digital retailers. The album will include two new, original Christmas tracks, "Come Now Our King" and "Jesus, Savior," both penned by August...
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Bethel Music releases its all-new, full-length recording, The Loft Sessions, Jan. 24, 2012 as a special CD/DVD Digipak combo with global distribution through Kingsway. Recorded live in a refurbished rustic loft, the Bethel Music team gathered friends and family for several nights of worship that set the stage for this ground-breaking recording. The Loft Sessions explores new territory for Bethel Music, merging an array of acoustic creativity with the modern melodies of original songs by Brian and Jenn Johnson, Jeremy Riddle and emerging artists Steffany Frizzell, Hunter Thompson and Matt Stinton...
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The Royal Royal, two brothers Nathan and Gabriel, introduce an iTunes exclusive EP today, Praise Him, featuring the title track in addition to an acoustic version, video and chord charts. Get the digital EP today here...
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Nashville songstress Erica Lane returns this month with a new EP, A Merry Little Christmas, released November 8th. Produced by GRAMMY® and Dove Award winner Bryan Lenox (Michael W. Smith, The Katinas, Enrique Iglesias), the 6-song EP features a collection of holiday standards as well as the self-penned tear-jerking radio single, "Angels in the Show," which originally appeared on the soundtrack for the 2010 feature film, A Christmas Snow...
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*Sunday, November 20, 2011*
Platinum-selling, five-time Gospel Music Association Group of the Year, Casting Crowns adds another honor to its list of accolades with a 2011 American Music Award. The band won for "Favorite Artist" in the Contemporary Inspirational category, announced tonight during a live broadcast of the 39th annual AMAs on ABC. Casting Crowns' second win, from six career AMA nominations...
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*Friday, November 18, 2011*
Dove Award winning group for "Christmas Albumt of the Year," Big Daddy Weave is bringing on the Holiday cheer with their first Christmas tour. The "Christ is Come" Christmas Tour, presented by World Vision will kick off in Elkhart, IN on December 8 and will include soulful new artist Dara Maclean. Tour details and ticket information are available now at www.BigDaddyWeave.com. "We were guests on a Christmas tour two years ago and experienced an excitement and feeling that was different than playing at other times of the year...
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On Friday, November 11, 2011, Worship Artist David M. Edwards hosted an evening of worship, the conclusion of Regent University's Global Day of Worship. After the university spent the week focusing on a unified, global worship movement, Edwards, with Regent's praise team, local churches, and worship and recording artists from across the country and around the globe joined together for 24 hours of continuous worship culminating in an inspiring worship service that evening...
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*Thursday, November 17, 2011*
In support of the 15-Year Anniversary of the release of their third album, Life In General, MxPx has teamed up with Stickam.com to bring their fans to one online location on Saturday, November 19 for an acoustic performance by the band's frontman and bassist, Mike Herrera. The live set will provide fans the chance to reminisce with Herrera as he sings a handful of tracks off the album in addition to hosting an open Q&A after the live set for all fans to take part in. Fans can log onto www.stickam.com/mxpx, starting Saturday, November 19 at 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST, with the live set kicking off at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST...
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GRAMMY ® recognized artists Matthew West and Mandisa will ring in the holiday season with a special evening of Christmas music as part of "The Heart of Christmas Tour." The shows will hit around 12 markets in the month of December, a full list of events are listed below. The evening of music will include Christmas songs from both artists, including a duet of "Christmas Makes Me Cry," found on both of their holiday projects...
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Multi-award winning and GRAMMY nominated artist, Francesca Battistelli, will make the world premiere video debut of her multi-week No. 1 hit, "This is the Stuff" on USAToday.com tomorrow, Nov. 18. The fun, animated video brings to life Francesca's smash hit single about taking life's little frustrations in stride. Fans can catch a 30-second preview of the anticipated new video today at www.FrancescaMusic.com...
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Yesterday on his popular talk radio show, host Glenn Beck featured Entertainment One recording artist Echoing Angels' song "Say What You Believe." On air, Beck shared with his listeners, "The whole spirit of this song is 'Look, there's great things...sometimes I just get so frustrated, I get so crazy, but there is goodness, there is a hope inside, there's truth here, but we've gotta stand up together and say what we believe and shout it out loud and don't be fearful'...
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Gideon has just announced their first tour of the new year will be with Sovereign Strength, As Hell Retreats, and King Conquer. Gideo will be supporting their current and debut Facedown album Costs...
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"How Great Is Our God" continues to be the No. 1 song sung in churches around the world, and in turn, is the fastest rising modern day hymn in CCLI chart history. This week, Chris Tomlin, the voice behind the popular church anthem, released How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection in honor of the song's global impact. The album continues to prove how this acclaimed artist is leading future generations in a new direction of worship. The 15-track album (track listing below) features seven No. 1 hits...
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*Wednesday, November 16, 2011*
Having spent the last six-months on the road as Taylor Swift's main support act, NEEDTOBREATHE will head out on a massive headlining tour beginning February 15th in Houston, TX. "The Reckoning Tour," a 10-week run that includes a two-night stand at Nashville's storied Ryman Auditorium, will see the Charleston, SC rock band performing songs from their acclaimed new album, The Reckoning. On Monday November 21st, NEEDTOBREATHE will perform their song Drive All Night on The Late Show with David Letterman...
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Mat Kearney is thrilled to announce the second leg of his US headlining tour in support of his critically acclaimed new album Young Love (Universal Republic). The news comes as Mat wraps up the first leg of a very successful headlining tour that launched the second week in September and included sold out nights at NYC's Webster Hall, sold out show at the House of Blues in Boston, two sold out nights at the House of Blues in Chicago and will culminate...
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It's big news for Newsboys! God's Not Dead, their brand new CD, just released yesterday November 15th and is receiving huge accolades from the fans and critics alike. God's Not Dead showcases the best music yet from front man Michael Tait and band mates Jeff Frankenstein (keys), Duncan Phillips (drums), and Jody Davis (guitars), as the project offer...
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Yesterday, Run Kid Run released their third studio project, Patterns, on Tooth & Nail Records. In celebration of their release, the band will be hosting a Live chat tonight via Ustream and their Facebook. Run Kid Run will be answering questions as well as playing acoustic songs from the new album starting at 9:30 pm EST/ 8:30 PM CST....
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Hawk Nelson, Wolves At the Gates, I Am Empire, Remedy Drive and Icon for Hire play their first-ever concerts in Germany at the Christmas Rock Night fest near Düsseldorf next month. The annual event will be headlined by Skillet (Dec 2) and Red (Dec 3), with Stellar Kart, House of Heroes and Children 18:3 performing at this 2-day in-door festival, too, which was established back in 1980....
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Popular worship leader, recording artist and producer Brandon Bee recently traveled to Italy as co-organizer of a worship conference at Alpha Omega Church in Rome. Bee also performed a number of concerts at various churches in the Italian cities of Rome and Naples and on the island of Sicily. During the conference, Bee spoke on panels and taught classes throughout the day, including sessions for musicians and songwriters...
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This month, Dream Records has taken another huge step by officially signing on original writer of "Let the River Flow" and "Freedom," Darrell Evans, adding yet another talented individual to their arsenal of extraordinary artists who strive to change the world through their music of the Lord one person at a time.
Starting as a teenage worship leader to lead friends to the Lord in Olympia, Wash., Darrell Evans continued to lead worship on into college and then became worship pastor at...
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*Tuesday, November 15, 2011*
The dynamic, angelic-voiced lead singer of platinum-selling pop group Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash, releases her first solo album in five years, Hymns & Sacred Songs, today amidst widespread acclaim. The first of three new albums from Nash on Kingsway, these songs are a combination of fresh, newly written hymns alongside songs that have reverberated across generations, giving a voice to the faithful around the world. The timeless lyrics of hymns by Charles Wesley...
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THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS movie inspired by GRAMMY ® nominated singer & songwriter Matthew West’s viral holiday hit, "One Last Christmas," will debut on gmc Sunday, Dec. 4. West’s new holiday album, The Heart of Christmas, is out now and features the title track and theme song for the movie along with the viral hit “One Last Christmas” and appearances by GRAMMY ® winners and nominees Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Mandisa from American Idol. The Heart of Christmas album will be featured in Delilah’s “12 Stockings of Christmas” promotion...
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Grammy®-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong is slated to bring their annual “Very Merry Christmas Tour” to 14 cities next month. A holiday highlight for fans and artists alike, this year’s tour will also feature top rock/worship band Kutless, reigning GMA Male Vocalist of the Year Chris August, and breakout singer/songwriter Jamie Grace. Kicking-off December 1 in Marietta, Georgia, “NewSong’s Very Merry Christmas Tour” will stop in Cincinnati; Charlotte, North Carolina; Beckley, West Virginia; Marion, Illinois...
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BMI will salute gospel leaders Kirk Franklin and Pastor Hezekiah Walker at its 13th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville.
The event is slated for Friday, January 13, the day before the 27th Annual Stellar Awards, at Rocketown (601 4th Avenue South). Gospel music’s premier songwriters, brightest stars, and leading executives attend the invitation-only event, which is part industry celebration, part awe-inspiring worship service...
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*Monday, November 14, 2011*
iTickets announced today the launch of a "$.95 Self-Serve" ticket program. This option provides a quick, easy and affordable solution for those who wish to handle selling tickets themselves with the option of passing the savings on to the ticket buying customer. The self-serve program relies strictly on purchasing online and issuing print-at-home tickets.
iTickets also announced a new plan which adds complete toll free phone center support along with event marketing support for $1.50 per ticket. iTickets is offering comprehensive marketing packages...
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*Saturday, November 12, 2011*
Multi-talented singer/songwriter, Karyn Williams has inked a recording deal with Nashville’s Inpop Records, paving the way for her first full-length album next year. She joins an impressive Inpop roster that includes Newsboys, Mat Kearney, Jaci Velasquez and more. "I'm so excited to join the Inpop family,” said Williams. ”Christian music has had a huge impact on my life and has also played a big part in my walk with the Lord over the years...
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*Friday, November 11, 2011*
Hawaiian native Tiffany Thurston will be releasing a three-song self-titled digital EP on November 22. This EP is a snapshot of what fans can expect from her in a full-length album to be released in 2012. Tiffany Thurston is composed of original songs from Thurston and co-produced by Richie Pena. This renaissance woman has spent the last four years touring with some of the industry’s finest. As the worship leader for the REVOLVE tour since 2007 (Women of Faith’s teen girl conference) and sole...
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*Wednesday, November 9, 2011*
The first holiday music from Jamie Grace will debut digitally November 29. Just two months after the release of her successful, first album One Song At A Time, Jamie Grace will include four holiday songs in Christmas Together (e.p.): the original “Christmas Together,” “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” and “What Child Is This?” The EP finds Jamie Grace working with a mix of talent, under the creative direction of tobyMac, including fellow Gotee Records’ act Abandon Kansas, producer David Garcia...
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Internationally renowned rock musician Zoro transports fame from the stage onto the page in his highly anticipated, just released book The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking for Success. This one-of-a-kind insider’s guide to vocational, personal and spiritual aspects of achievement is now available from Alfred Publishers to readers worldwide.
The Big Gig is written from the perspective of Zoro’s worldwide career sitting on the drummer’s throne...
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Legendary Bremerton, WA punk trio, MxPx will release a music documentary entitled Both Ends Burning, featuring footage from the band's 2008 world tour all the way to the band's sold-out Seattle show in March 2011. In this brutally honest depiction of the band, MxPx finds themselves at a crossroads in their career, struggling to find the balance between full time jobs, and the life of a touring musician. Directed by Bryan Buchelt of Snaproll Studios, the DVD will be available digitally on December 1 through most online retail outlets and the band's website (www.mxpx.com)...
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Gateway Worship’s Great Great God debuted at # 1 on the Soundscan Praise and Worship chart claiming the top album in the nation for the genre. First week sales landed them at #4 on the Christian chart and #55 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The first single “Great Great God, ” is impacting radio this month, and the CD, released through in:ciite Media and EMI-CMG Distribution, is available in stores and online...
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GRAMMY Award-winning, Multi-Platinum-selling band Jars of Clay re-joins MercyMe, Matt Maher, Disciple, Group 1 Crew and others on the fall leg of “The Rock & Worship Roadshow” this month. In keeping with tour tradition, Jars of Clay is offering fans an exclusive “Sing & Tell” VIP event prior to each show.
Kicking off last Thursday, Nov. 3, in Saginaw, Mich., the tour reconvenes after a successful initial run last spring...
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Daily Audio Bible, the revolutionary Scripture podcast, downloaded over 47 million times, is wrapping up its sixth year as one of the most-listened-to podcasts in the world. With over 1.5 million listens monthly, what started as a personal project with no global intentions has miraculously become one of the world wide web’s biggest success stories.
In late 2005, GRAMMY® and Dove Award nominated Christian music producer Brian Hardin (Larry Norman, Manic Drive, Jill Parr) woke up from a dream where he felt he should “podcast the Bible...
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*Tuesday, November 8, 2011*
This week, we received word from Patrick Andrew, bass player and co-vocalist for pop rock trio PFR, announcing an upcoming performance from the band on November 20th. The show is a special benefit concert for Patrick's little 2-year-old son, Samuel Andrew, who was diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) and is need of special care. To help offset the financial costs of Samuel's recent September bone marrow transplant (the only cure for CGD) and continued treatment, Portico Church and PFR will be hosting a benefit concert and art auction at 7pm on Sunday, November 20th at Cornerstone Church in Chandler, AZ...
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Centricity Music’s high-profile band, Downhere, won two major categories during the recent GMA Covenant Awards in Canada. The group won Song of the Year ("Let Me Rediscover You") and Pop/ Contemporary Album of the Year ("Two At A Time"). Two At a Time was released in the summer of 2010 and had two new songs plus B-sides and demos in order to satisfy the high demand for new Downhere music between albums. Downhere’s current project, On The Altar Of Love, released in late August and as a result didn’t qualify for this year’s awards...
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Word Entertainment, Warner Music Groups' Christian music division, has been celebrating the storied label’s 60th anniversary of making Christian music this year. This past Wednesday, November 2, Word Entertainment staff and executives threw a special anniversary celebration in Waco, Texas, home of the label’s origin, which was founded by Baylor University graduate, Jarrell McCraken, in 1951. On hand for the celebration included members of the McCracken’s family as well as Waco Mayor, Jim Bush, Chairman of Word Entertainment, Mike Curb, Warner Music Nashville’s President & CEO, John Esposito, Word’s first A&R Director and artist, Kurt Kaiser, Word Entertainment’s President & CEO...
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Eaglemont Entertainment’s Country band, High Valley, won big award categories during the GMA Covenant Awards in Canada. High Valley won five categories that included: Group of the Year, Artist of the Year, Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year (“The Father’s Love”), Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year (High Valley), and Video of the Year (“A Father’s Love”).
“I'm so proud of High Valley and the Covenant awards they won recently,” says Jeff Berry, Manager, Eaglemont Entertainment. “They are one of the hardest working artists out there and I'm proud to be...
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*Monday, November 7, 2011*
Fresh off a national club trek Deas Vail is excited to stay on the road and embark on a trek of November / December dates with Sick of Sarah and Now, Now deemed the Oh Christmas Tour, with their new four track holiday EP For Shepherds & Kings that includes three new studio tracks and a live version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," produced by Edison Glass frontman Joshua Silverberg at his Nashville based Red Red Studio, to be released on November 29. The bands new self-titled...
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Today, newly signed Solid State Records act Wolves At The Gate have released their explosive new video for their first single, "Oh The Depths" off their upcoming EP entitled "We Are The Ones". The video, directed by Nathan William Lundquist, is but a taste of what fans can look forward to from the EP, which will be released on November 15th. From that day forward, the band is looking to be on the road as much as possible...
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Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, announced today they will release VeggieTales®: God Loves You Very Much, on DVD and through digital download December 26, 2011 and January 10, 2012 in Christian and general market stores respectively.
VeggieTales: God Loves You Very Much is the follow-up title to the smash-hit VeggieTales DVD, God Made You Special. This release includes nearly...
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*Friday, November 4, 2011*
Indie rock band High Flight Society is hard at work on a brand new EP, the follow-up to their 2009 release, Par Avion. Below are the details the guys announced yesterday... "Hey guys, just wanted to give everyone the update that the wheels are indeed starting to turn on getting this HFS record out. Our goal is to have it out by Christmas (hopefully the beginning of December) and release a song...
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The sixth new full-length recording from Jesus Culture, Awakening: Live From Chicago, will release on Kingsway Nov. 29, 2011 with EMI CMG Distribution in the US. Recorded live in Chicago’s Allstate Arena at Jesus Culture's Awakening 2011 conference Aug. 3-5, 2011, this double-CD features the Jesus Culture Band, including worship leaders Kim Walker-Smith and Chris Quilala, as well as Jake Hamilton, Kristene DiMarco and Byran and Katie Torwalt. The highly anticipated Awakening: Live From Chicago follows last year’s critically acclaimed and best selling CD/DVD, Come Away...
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*Thursday, November 3, 2011*
Tonight wraps up the multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY ® award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman's first "Songs & Stories" tour with friends Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson. After performing in front of sold out crowds across the country, the Show HOPE sponsored tour continues to be in high demand and as a result Chapman will launch a spring leg of the intimate tour. During this unique writer’s night, Chapman performs songs from his latest album re:creation and more...
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When the holiday season comes around, music superstars Amy Grant and Vince Gill will embark on their sixth Christmas tour. The Twelve Days Of Christmas – Amy Grant & Vince Gill kicks off Dec. 7 in Baltimore, MD and wraps with 2 shows in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium. “Christmas audiences are special,” explains Grant. “They tend to involve the whole family, and their emotions are a wonderful mix of anticipation and reverence. It’s a thrilling experience for both of us.” “These holiday tours have become our favorites,” Gill agrees...
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*Wednesday, November 2, 2011*
On the heels of their newest release, III, FAMILY FORCE 5 announce their third annual “The Christmas Pageant” tour experience beginning December 6 featuring Hawk Nelson and special guest Manafest. Tickets are available for advance purchase as well as exclusive VIP $50 tickets here...
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Months before the debut of her anticipated second album, Heart, multiple GMA Dove Award nominee Audrey Assad is releasing her radio single “Sparrow” on iTunes ®. Due out on Valentine's Day, Heart finds Assad once again collaborating with other songwriters and producer Marshall Altman (Brooke Fraser, Natasha Bedingfield, William Fitzsimmons, Marc Broussard)...
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Check out the new music video for "Deck the Halls" from GRAMMY nominated, Gold-selling artist Tenth Avenue North. The video, written and directed by Tenth Avenue North and Ry Cox, accompanies the "Deck the Halls" single, now at radio. The track is also featured on WOW Christmas (2011), featuring the top 32 Christian artists and holiday songs. For more information on Tenth Avenue North, visit www.tenthavenuenorth.com...
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San Antonio-based Abandon released its acclaimed sophomore album, Control, last spring from Forefront Records amidst acclaim and sales that continue 150% ahead of its debut, Searchlights. As momentum continues to build, Abandon’s contemporary sound on the album has gathered three hit radio singles so far, “Feel It In Your Heart,” “Hero” and “SOS,” with a fourth single, “Under Fire,” hitting the Top 25 and climbing on Billboard’s CHR chart with Air1 Radio network...
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*Tuesday, November 1, 2011*
Following today's release of singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan's major label sophomore album Economy, the project hit No. 1 on the iTunes® Christian chart with the exclusive iTunes® Economy “LP” landing in the No. 17 position overall ahead of major mainstream acts such as Toby Keith, Foster The People and Mumford & Sons. Available on Integrity Music and distributed by Provident and RED/Sony, McMillan’s Economy follows his 2010 release The Medicine...
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