December, 2007
Robbie Seay Band on American Idol?! Well... sort of! The band has a song being used in a TV spot for the popular reality show. Here's
Robbie's own announcement about the honor... ""Friends. I know. I know. We're having a hard time believing it as well. I mean I've spent many a night trying to dance
like Justin Guarini and sing like Ruben Studdard - neither worked out too well, mind you - but never dreamed we'd be a part of the..."
In an age where breaking new artists is a rare feat, 2007 has proved to be an explosive
launching pad for Midas Records', Rush Of Fools. With a year full of mounting
accolades, this dynamic group has experienced an uncommon immediacy of success. The group’s widely received self-titled debut album released May 8, 2007 under the helm of veteran producers Matt Bronlewee (Michael W. Smith, Leeland, Joy Williams ), Jason Ingram (Bebo Norman, Gray Holiday) and Scott Davis (Jessie Daniels)...
MySpace.com has announced the winner of their "MySpace Impact Awards" contest for December, 2007 as none other than Blood:Water Mission! For those unfamiliar
with Blood:Water, the organization was founded by the Jars Of Clay boys several years ago to fight the poverty and sickness in Africa.
Also, the winner of "MySpace Impact Awards" receives $10,000 in support!
MySpace posted the following on their site...
"Blood: Water Mission is privileged to be a part of two rescues. The first is the tangible rescue from disease and poverty that
plagues so many communities in Africa. We do this by supporting Africans as they use their knowledge and wisdom of their people..."
Head over to iTunes, and other digital music stores (Amazon, Walmart, Napster, Rhapsody), right now and hear
Hawk Nelson's BRAND NEW single "Friend Like That" from their forthcoming
4.1.08 release, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend...
WINTER BLAZE is a one-day event with an opportunity to pause, regroup and refresh
your spiritual commitments. We have a great line-up of music and a well-balanced group of speakers! They are intent on investing
some of the truths that God has made real to them into your life. So, come with your heart ready to be challenged, your mind
renewed, and enjoy an opportunity to meet and have a great time with others like you. You don't want to miss this retreat...
Stellar Award winner and 2008 Holy Hip-Hop Award honoree Da' T.R.U.T.H.
will be a featured performer on the MTV hit reality show "My Super Sweet 16," airing January 1, 2008, as part of a private
celebration honoring the daughter of mega-church pastor Rev. R.A. Vernon of The Word Church in Cleveland, Ohio...
Rebecca St. James' voice in '08 holds the promise of capturing even
more new ministry territory for the Grammy and multi-Dove Award winner as she will lend her influence globally to raise
awareness of 'World Malaria Day,' to be observed on April 25th. Her efforts will include hosting an April radio special,
'Malaria: A Plague of the Poor,' being presented by Compassion International, and spotlighting their frontline efforts
against the disease that kills more than 1 million people annually in the world's poorest nations...
At the end of November, Red endured a serious van accident that the band
personally reported on in our follow-up December
1st report. Here, the band gives an update on life following the accident... "Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to fill you all in on the latest. Since the news of the accident, emails and phone calls came pouring in
so thank you all for your overwhelming support. We have recieved over 2000 emails so we will..."
Nashville’s Musicians On Call (MOC) was pleased to bring Grammy Award winning
group Jars of Clay to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at
Vanderbilt on Tuesday, December 18 to celebrate the holiday season. Jars of Clay members Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell,
Steve Mason and Matt Odmark led the children in a sing-a-long with classics such as “Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer”...
Caedmon’s Call’s lyrically compelling song about
redemption, “Ten Thousand Angels” will receive a rare and lengthy place in this season’s biggest episode of the ABC hit drama series
“Grey’s Anatomy” on January 3rd. Featuring vocals by Derek Webb, the song will play for five consecutive minutes during an
emotionally charged final scene. The episode will re-air on January 4th...
Following a recent GRAMMY nomination and far-reaching coverage by outlets including
The Associated Press and USA Today last week, Michael W. Smith concludes his
acclaimed, “It’s A Wonderful Christmas” tour with special guests Melinda Doolittle and The Katinas. Each evening’s show featured a
65-piece symphony orchestra under the direction of David Hamilton...
Project 86 has released details of their special HALO 3 contest which allows six lucky fans to play the game on XBOX LIVE with
two of the band's members. Here are the details just released from Project... "Want to play on XBOX live w/ members of the band?
Here's how: Answer the five questions below and EMAIL the answers to us. Important: The subject line must say HALO 3 contest..."
And this in from Tooth & Nail Records... "Tired of thinking of others this season? Well, we are giving you a holiday gift! Rip
it open and feast on the "A Not So Silent Night Sampler!" Check out some of 2007's best songs and get a small taste what's to come
in 2008 from both Tooth & Nail and Solid State Records, including new and unreleased songs from Ivoryline, MxPx, Secret & Whisper,
Children 18:3, and more! Check it out now here!"
(from Tooth & Nail Records)
MTV2 has announced KOCH Record’s Seattle-based alternative rock band The Myriad
as winner of the 2007 “MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout.” The Top 3 Finalists were flown to New York City to perform during the Dew
Circuit Breakout Finale, LIVE from MTV’s TRL studio in Times Square, where The Myriad was announced as the winners. The band
was immediately thrown back on stage to star in their very first MTV music video for “A Clean Shot” for on-air rotation on MTV and
MTV2. In addition, they'll grab some air time on Discover & Download and Unleashed, where the latest, most anticipated, most...
Up At Nite Records presents the second full-length album by punk rockers, Olivia The Band.
The eternal boys of summer bust through the winter cold with Where We're From, It Never Snows, releasing January 8, 2008.
It's the long-awaited follow-up to their smashing 2005 self-titled debut. Since then, Olivia The Band has toured all across America
and overseas, including Australia and Japan. After years on the road, the band returned to the studio to make more of their
signature brand of beach party rock with an edge...
The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will become
“America’s Christmas Channel” when it flips the switch to around-the-clock Christmas programming featuring some of the biggest names
in music starting this Friday, Dec 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Gospel Music Channel’s Merry Christmas Marathon will be ushered in by Christian music’s Female Artist of the Year giving her fans a
feast of holiday music in the new original special Christmas at Union Station: Natalie Grant...
Can't wait til next Tuesday for a physical copy of Kevin Max's new gospel album, The Blood? No problem!
Kevin has released The Blood for purchase and download in its entirety on iTunes as of yesterday, December 18th.
Surf on over to iTunes and then visit www.theblood.org to read up on the project!
(from Jesusfreakhideout.com; Kevin Max)
Multi-Platinum selling band Switchfoot
concluded its 34-city Appetite for Construction Tour with Relient K and Ruth in Everett, WA Dec. 3. The benefit tour that hit such
major markets as New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas and more, raised over $100,000 for Habitat for
Humanity, a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent...
As critical acclaim continues to build for EMERY’s recently released third album
I’M ONLY A MAN, the group has announced their first U.S. headlining tour in two
years. The winter trek will kick off January 29 in Nashville, TN (see partial listing of dates below) and wrap late March; the
support acts are Mayday Parade, As Cities Burn, Pierce the Veil and Cry of the Afflicted...
Acclaimed rock band Ever Stays Red releases its
national debut album, On The Brink of it All, March 11, 2008, on Vertical Shift Records with EMI-CMG Distribution.
Formed in 2004, Ever Stays Red has garnered a loyal following, playing over 250 concerts per year and landing three No. 1 radio
singles in 40 US markets with two top 20 R&R hits from its independent album, I'll Tell the World...
Sparrow Records announces the signing of Daniel Doss Band, a new worship quartet out
of Tennessee whose stellar songwriting, distinct vocals, and dynamic performances are sure to appeal to fans of Casting Crowns,
Chris Tomlin, and MercyMe...
One of Christian Music’s most respected indie labels, Centricity Records, is making a strong
debut with the newest artist on their roster, Lanae’ Hale, who has just released a
six-song EP. Based on the strength of her vocals and original compositions on this offering, Hale has been honored with a placement
as iTunes’ Discovery Download for the week of January 2, 2008. The featured song is...
Southern rockers NEEDTOBREATHE are joining in the Christmas spirit by temporarily streaming an exclusive cover of the Christmas tune,
"Go Tell It On The Mountain" on their MySpace page. In fact, for twelve days, the band is giving away the song as a download for FREE!
So don't delay in surfing on over to www.myspace.com/needtobreathe
and downloading the track! In other NTB news, the band's song "More Time," from their album The Heat is on the soundtrack
for the new Hillary Swank / Gerard Butler romance flick P.S. I Love You. The movie, which apparently also features the song
in it, hits theaters December 21st. (from Jesusfreakhideout.com; Needtobreathe)
Congratulations to The Myriad who came out on top at MTV2's "Dew Circuit Breakdown" contest! 4,000 bands entered, 12 were chosen
as finalists to be voted on, and this past Saturday, The Myriad conquered in a Top 3 battle. More details are sure to come... Visit
dewcircuitbreakout.mtv2.com for more details on the contest... (from dewcircuitbreakout.mtv2.com; Jesusfreakhideout.com)
Currently on the “Christmas Offerings” tour with fellow rockers Third Day, the multi-platinum and three-time
GRAMMY-Award wining band Jars of Clay is celebrating the resounding success of their
debut Christmas CD, Christmas Songs.
Also the band’s first project on their newly launched label Grey Matters via Nettwerk Music Group...
The Myriad will be in New York City Saturday, December 15 to perform during the Dew
Circuit Breakout Finale, LIVE from Times Square. Chosen out of over 4000 bands in the U.S., The Myriad quickly gained public attention and fan approval...
Word Records’ GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning artist,
David Phelps, is slated to appear in a special performance on the ABC Television Network
hit show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, January 13, 2008, 8 p.m. EST.
Bringing a strong message of hope, Phelps will deliver a heart warming benefit concert to the cast, crew and community of Colorado...
Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader Matt Maher has
signed with Provident Label Group’s Essential Records, and has announced the release of his 12-track debut album, Empty & Beautiful,
which will hit stores April 8, 2008. On Empty & Beautiful, Maher breaks open the two simple words in the title, through songs
that are both corporate and reflective; driving and soft; each one telling the story from a different perspective. Empty & Beautiful
Here's a press release from Facedown Records about their latest signing... "We are very happy to announce the signing of Connecticut's Wrench In the Works. After
hearing their songs, meeting them and seeing them live, we knew that we had to work with this band and we are excited to spread the word
about them through Facedown. These guys have been booking their own shows all over the East Coast and nationwide for the past few...
The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) gives fans a weekly dose of everything Christian/gospel music with
its new weekly primetime series The Kitchen Sink, with new episodes premiering Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). This Sat. Dec.
15, appearances and performances by Byron Cage and debut artist Jake Smith are among the show’s highlights....
In anticipation of the January 8 release of his sophomore solo recording, God Speaking, singer/songwriter
Ronnie Freeman debuted selections from the project at a recent album launch celebration in Nashville attended by radio, retail and media representatives. Freeman is pictured at The Rutledge with special guests singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan (left) and American Idol’s Mandisa.
During the event, Morgan performed two selections with Freeman, while Mandisa joined him for a special duet of the title cut.
“God Speaking,” which was penned and recorded by Freeman, remained in the Top 5 on national Inspirational radio charts for multiple...
The life and career of multiplatinum-selling recording artist, Michael W. Smith,
will be the focal point of a special, in-depth story, on the Thursday, December 13 edition of The 700 Club. In celebration of Smith’s
career and his latest album, along with the season the album was created for, The 700 Club will tell the story of the music legend’s
24-year career, from its start, to the recent release of his twentieth record...
They are the leading ladies in Christian music today, sharing a wealth of talent, success and fans….
and a last name. And on Saturday night, Dec. 15, Natalie Grant and Amy Grant will share the Gospel Music Channel television stage in a night of exclusive new world premiere specials...
As the Deluxe Edition of one of our favorite 2006 releases nears on December 26th, Skillet's frontman John Cooper released a newsletter
updating fans on the latest happenings with the band. Of course, Cooper mentions the Comatose re-release, but he also
candidly tells of a recent story involving a misunderstanding with the cops. His telling was too great to not share...
"Hey everybody what’s up! Skillet here wishing everybody a happy holiday! We just finished our last shows until Christmas and we..."
Rap duo Mars ILL released their stellar, much delayed Pro*Pain album last year, but not before it received a few edits (shaving
three songs off the project). Now DJ Dust has remixed the record as Slow Flame, releasing it exclusively through the band on
December 17th. The project is available as a CD or digital download... "First there was ProPain 2004. Then there was ProPain 2006,
and finally we have Slow Flame 2007..."
Award-winning and platinum-selling Word recording artist
Point of Grace announces its spring 2008 “POINT OF GRACE/SELAH ALL THE WORLD” TOUR with
special guest Michael Passons (formerly of Avalon). Launching February 13 in Oklahoma City and visiting 20 cities across the United
States through May 31, the Point Of Grace headline tour will support their critically acclaimed, chart topping project, How You Live...
Christian music powerhouse Casting Crowns wraps the year with an unparalleled impact in Christian music, securing the No.1 top-selling album of 2007, a seventh No.1 radio hit and the highest-grossing tour in Christian music with $4.4 million in ticket sales.
The Altar and the Door stands as the No.1 album of the year according to...
For a second year in a row, worship leader Aaron Shust has released a brand new Christmas song for free online for fans to download.
To get this year's recording of "Silent Night," visit www.aaronshustmedia.com/holiday/
and www.brickmanmedia.com/shust/ to get last year's "O Come Emmanuel!" (from Aaron Shust; Jesusfreakhideout.com)
2006’s most played artist at CHR radio (R&R), Sanctus Real readies its first album in nearly two
years, We Need Each Other, releasing on Sparrow Records Feb. 12. Playing new songs from the album, as well as fan favorites spanning
it’s four acclaimed national studio releases, Sanctus Real launches a 35-city major market tour with Third Day in February. Modern
Rock Album of the Year Dove Award winner Sanctus Real, popularly known for its captivating live performances, also headlines a
16-day tour that begins in January and leads up to the release of the new album...
Kingston Falls just finished up a winter tour and are now recording for their Facedown
debut titled Armada On Mercury. They are recording at Foundation Studios with Joey Sturgis (Devil Wears Prada) and the album will
be released on March 18, 2008. You can check out a brand new blog from the band about everything going on at their myspace...
As 2007 comes to a close, Lava/Atlantic/Ardent/INO band SKILLET continues
to celebrate a fabulous year with their second consecutive GRAMMY nomination. The critically-acclaimed and best-seller
COMATOSE is nominated for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album in the 50th
Annual GRAMMY Awards, to be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10th. The show will be broadcast at
8pm et/pt on CBS...
Nashville's popular downtown music venue Rocketown will host JUMP5's
final concert appearance on Sunday, December 16, 2007. The doors open at 6:00pm, and the show starts at 7:00pm.
JUMP5 will be joined by opening acts pureNRG, Cali and Jessie Daniels - three artists who have been touring with the
group on this fall's "Hello & Goodbye Tour..."
Conservative comedian Brad Stine is once again getting people’s attention! Most
recently by a rant that he does on Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays as a part of a song done by popular children’s
group Go Fish. The video on YouTube.com is nearing 5 MILLION views and can be seen by going to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAckfn8yiAQ...
Integrity Gospel recording artist Israel & New Breed received two
nominations today during The Recording Academy’s announcement of nominees for the 50th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.
This GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award-winning group were recognized for their current critically-acclaimed and
best-selling A Deeper Level...
Cross Movement Records is pleased to announce that two of their artists,
The Cross Movement and Da' T.R.U.T.H.,
have received nominations in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which will
take place February 10, 2008 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from...
Nashville, TN (Dec 7, 2007) - 204 Records is pleased to announce that two-time GRAMMY Award and three-time Dove Award
winner Ashley Cleveland has been nominated for her latest album,
Before The Daylight's Shot, in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards,
which will take place February 10, 2008 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The GRAMMY Awards will be...
Nominees for The 50th GRAMMY Awards were announced yesterday morning at the Music Box in Hollywood.
Provident Label Group artists garnered a total of six nominations across several categories, including Best Gospel Performance,
Best Gospel Song, Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album and Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. The following list reflects Provident Label
Group artist nominations. For a full nominee list, please visit www.grammy.com...
Michael W. Smith was recognized by the National
Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) today as nominees for The 50th GRAMMY Awards were announced during a press conference
in Hollywood, Calif. Smith received a nod in the Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album category for his very successful Stand (11/7/06)
album. This is Smith’s 13th career GRAMMY nomination. Of his 12 prior nominations, he has garnered three GRAMMY Awards...
Pillar, one of the biggest selling Rock bands in
Christian Music history, received its first-ever GRAMMY nomination today. The band received the nod in the category of Best Rock
or Rap Gospel Album for The Reckoning, at a press conference held at the Music Box in Hollywood. The nominations were announced by The Recording Academy...
Newworldson will showcase its kinetic fusion of North
American roots music on the band’s Inpop Records debut, Salvation Station, in stores Feb. 12, 2008. Produced by Newworldson alongside
Justin Koop (Billy Talent, Silverstein), Salvation Station features an 11-song blend of energetic pop, soul and gospel...
OK, so we're not exactly sure how "secret" this "secret site" is supposed to be, but as BEC rock act Kutless has entered the studio
once again to record a brand new album, they've released a special, "secret site" for fans to keep tabs on what's going on. The band
released on their blog yesterday... "Yes it true, Kutless has officially begun the recording process for their new album to be released
Summer 2008. They have put up a site..."
Christian music’s top-selling, top-touring and multi-platinum artist Casting Crowns celebrates three
GRAMMY nominations as announced today during a press conference at The Music Box in Hollywood, Calif. The band’s record-setting No.1 song
“East to West” is recognized in two categories for Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song, with lead singer Mark Hall pulling
in the nomination as the songwriter, and the group’s blockbuster new album The Altar and The Door...
EMI CMG Distribution and newly-formed independent
label Vertical Shift Records have agreed to a long-term, worldwide distribution agreement
for the exclusive rights to distribute to Christian, general market and digital and mobile retail outlets. The new partnership
launches with the release of new projects from successful indie bands Re:zound and Ever Stays Red in early 2008.
With successful headlining tours throughout 2007, multi-platinum and award-winning BEC Recordings and
ForeFront records’ artists Jeremy Camp and TobyMac
are joining forces this spring to bring the “BOOMIN’ BEYOND MEASURE” tour to cities across the U.S. Kicking off February 6th in San
Antonio, the tour will also feature special guest, Sparrow Recording artist Matthew West...
Superchick will be spreading Christmas cheer this holiday
season with its “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” tour, visiting select markets this month. Kicking off Dec. 6, the tour will
additionally feature artists KJ-52, Jimmy Needham, and Starlit Platoon...
Third Day's Christmas Offerings Tour with Jars Of Clay is underway and one of the band's guitarists has offered up the following update...
"After four shows, our Christmas tour has been nothing short of amazing. It started with a little bit of a "Christmas miracle" as we
shifted gears from being in the studio to rehearsing and performing a dozen new songs, all in a few days' time. We have really enjoyed
living out these songs on the road and sharing them with others, especially the new songs we wrote for Christmas Offerings..."
“O Come All Ye Faithful,” the newly-recorded holiday favorite from premiere new Midas Records
band Rush Of Fools, is being offered as a free download at www.rushoffools.com, which has
seen over 1300 downloads in the first 10 days. Rush of Fools and EMI CMG Distribution are partnering with Family, LifeWay, Parable,
Mardell, Berean, Munce, and Covenant Christian...
One Star Story is pleased to announce its signing to New York City
Start up label Transatlantic Records (www.transatlanticrecords.net).
They are currently in the studio recording the EP produced by Stephen Christian, vocalist for
Anberlin. With Oran Thornton at the helm, it is sure to be a killer
record. Demo versions of some of the tracks from the upcoming release...
Since their debut release in the summer of 2004, BEC Recordings/Tooth&Nail band
Hawk Nelson has been rallying fans with their fun-filled, energetic tunes.
On April 1, 2008, the Canadian foursome will release their third studio album with a tribute title to their fans
Hawk Nelson is My Friend. The CD packaging will include a “board game” for their fans and the special edition CD/DVD will
include a more elaborate game for all to enjoy...
TobyMac recently wrapped up his very successful ‘Portable Sounds Tour’, including sell out shows in Columbus,
St.Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and more when he helped KSBJ radio garner their biggest concert ever,
playing to over 10,800 ticketed fans at the BERRY CENTER.
"I was getting calls from promoters to add a second show or move to a larger venue,” commented True Artist Management’s Laurie...
Christian music’s top-selling artist Casting Crowns
and featured guests Leeland with breakout artist John Waller, corporately known as the “The Altar and The Door Tour,” recently sang
to the final packed-house this fall after a three month, 36-city run that marked an unprecedented 20 sellouts and connected them with
an incredible 200,000 fans in attendance...
Cross Movement Records recording artists Da' T.R.U.T.H. and
J.R. are scheduled to appear on "Christmas at the Cathedral: A Night of 5,000 Lights,"
airing on MyNetwork TV on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 9:00 p.m. EST. Set at the West Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles, Calif.,
the holiday special is hosted by comedian George Wallace and brings together some of gospel music's top artists, including Mary Mary,
Tye Tribbett & GA, Smokie Norful, J. Moss, Martha Munizzi, Marvin Sapp and David Peaston. The artists will perform holiday standards
with special updated arrangements courtesy of music director and Stellar Award winner Kurt Carr...
The Worship Network has launched a new initiative
to partner with churches in birthing and nurturing worship music and the arts, announced Bruce Koblish, president of the network.
The Nature of Worship, he said, will offer worship leaders a collaborative environment in which to create and share new church-driven
worship resources...
We recently reported on the van accident rock band Red endured, and thankfully survived, early last week. Bassist Randy Armstrong
released this letter to fans as an update... "Hey Everyone, Just wanted to fill you all in on the latest. Since the news of the
accident, emails and phone calls came pouring in so thank you all..."
Compassionart is hosting internationally recognized songwriters Michael W. Smith,
Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Darlene Zschech, Matt and Beth Redman, Tim Hughes, Paul Baloche, Israel Houghton, Graham Kendrick,
Andy Park, Martin Smith and Stu Garrard (Delirious?), at a gathering in Perthshire, Scotland Jan. 7 – 11. 2008. The songwriters’
unprecedented goal is to collectively write 10-12 songs that will be given to the world not just to sing, but to raise money for the
relief of suffering around the planet. Together these songwriters account for at least 42 million albums sold, 82 No. 1 songs, nine
GRAMMY Awards, 110 Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, two American Music Awards, and 98 current CCLI Top 500 songs sung by millions in
churches around the world. Now, for the first time ever, the songwriters offer their time and talents with one voice to make a stand...
The Cross Movement Records artist who blazed the Gospel Rap scene in 2004 with his self titled debut
album, FLAME, joins with key hit-making Producers to birth his highly anticipated fourth
album and sequel to Our World Fallen. Shedding light on the Genesis 3 story concerning the fall of man and how it relates and
affects our society today in Our World Fallen, the Christian Rap artist will unveil the counterpart of the series, aptly titled
Our World Redeemed...
After topping MTV’s undiscovered charts at No. 1 for over four months in 2004 with its
independent single, “Angel,” Re:zound is poised to release its national debut album,
Abandoned To You, March 11, 2008 with Vertical Shift Records. Although this is Re:zound’s first nationally distributed album
through EMI CMG Distribution, the band is not naive to recording, the road, or to the service of the gospel...
Jeff Deyo's news list made this recent update about the new Spanish recording of his 2007 release, Unveil...
"Many of you out there have heard that Jeff has been rerecording Unveil in Spanish. Over the years God has given him incredible favor with the Spanish speaking community in America as well as abroad. Because of this, Jeff has translated several of his songs to Spanish for his live worship concerts (like Bless the Lord, You Are Good, Jesus I Surrender and Lose Myself).
The response to this has been so great that people have literally demanded that he record a Spanish CD. And so, with the blessing of the Lord and the help of many, Jeff began the task of translating and rerecording Unveil in Spanish this past spring and summer...
P.O.D. will be slowly revealing the cover for their brand new record When Angels
& Serpents Dance this week, as well as give away special prizes in the process! To follow the day-by-day revealing, visit
http://promotionscrew.com/payableondeath/ starting today!
The album is slated to release in early 2008...
(from P.O.D.; Jesusfreakhideout.com)
For 28 years running the annual Christmas Rock Night is the best known place for
international bands to meet a pan-European rock audience in Germany. This year's event is headlined by Pillar
(Friday, Dec 7) and Disciple (Saturday, Dec 8). Other US bands playing the fest include Project 86, Spoken, Fireflight, Tree63,
Building 429, Tourniquet, Flatfoot 56. They are supported by European bands Verra Cruz and My Spoon (Britain), Illuminandi
(Poland), Make Up Your Mind (Holland) and more than half a dozen German artists including Sarah Brendel and Waiting for Steve.
- www.christmasrocknight.de (from Christmas Rock Night)
To raise money for the band's Haitian orphanage ministry, "The Hands & Feet Project," Audio Adrenaline is offering a "brand new" exclusive
song to download for just $1.00, with all proceeds going straight to aid the ministry. The song, titled "Blood Brothers," was recorded in 2005 intended for their
Until My Heart Caves In album, but was never used.
About the song, former frontman Mark Stuart explains, "'Blood Brothers' is a song we wrote and recorded during the..."
KOCH Records’ Seattle based band The Myriad has
garnered a position as one of the top 3 contenders for this years title for the “MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout.” Chosen out of over
4000 bands in the U.S., The Myriad quickly gained public attention and fan approval by placing in the top 12 and then in the top six
after MTV2 opened the voting polls. With hundreds of thousands of votes in, The Myriad was just named as a final contender taking one...
Carried Away has recorded a new song, "Snow Falls," for the Christmas season, which is available now as a free
download at the all-new Carried Away Insiders (C.A.I.) fansite (www.insiders.carriedaway.ca). The song will also be available at
iTunes on December 3rd, and is currently receiving airplay on both mainstream and Christian radio stations throughout North America...
Merely three days after a vehicle accident that completely destroyed the band’s van
and trailer, rockers Red are back on the road today, heading to its concert at the
Sokol Auditorium in Omaha, Nebr. with Seether. Beyond some bumps and bruises, the band did not suffer any major injuries. All five
members of Red are extremely thankful for all of the prayers and support during this time. (from Provident Music Group)
Michael W. Smith, along with special guests Melinda Doolittle and The Katinas,
kicked off the It’s a Wonderful Christmas Tour last night, Thursday, November 29, in Binghamton, N.Y. Each date of the 16-city tour
will feature a full symphony orchestra. For those unable to celebrate the holiday season in-person with Smith, the Christmas cheer
can currently be experienced online. It’s a Wonderful Christmas is featured on the AOL Music page, and CMT’s Sounds of the Holidays
page. To listen on the AOL page, click here, then scroll through the selections using the right-hand arrow to find Michael’s album;
to listen at CMT click here. Michael’s duet with Mandisa, “Christmas Day,” debuted at No. 24 on R&R’s Christian AC-Monitored radio
chart. For all tour details, including dates, cities, venues and times, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com or www.reunionrecords.com.
(from Provident Music Group)
International superstar Krystal Meyers will see two of her songs used by an online
multi-player video game, called Audition, starting December 18. “Only You Make Me Happy” and “Live,” from Meyers’ latest album,
Dying For A Heart, will be available as part of the anime “dance battle” game.
Check out Audition online at www.nexon.net. (from Provident Music Group)
GRAMMY-winning rock band Third Day kicks off its very special tour this holiday
season. Based on its Dove Award-winning project of the same name, The Christmas Offerings Tour kicked off November 29th in Rome, Ga.
and continues for a total of 12 dates. In the spirit of the season, Third Day will be giving a portion of the proceeds to
Jars of Clay’s Blood:Water Mission and will encourage fans to join them in giving. For more detail on dates, times and venues, please
visit, www.thirdday.com. (from Provident Music Group)
Grey Holiday will play a Faith Night tonight for the San Antonio Rampage, San
Antonio’s American Hockey League team, immediately following the game at the AT&T Center (home of the Spurs) in downtown San Antonio.
Game-time is set for 7 p.m. CT. Grey Holiday’s current radio single, “Let Go,” from its debut album The Glorious Revolution, is No. 2
for the second week in a row on the R&R CHR Chart. (from Provident Music Group)
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| Since The Death Launches New EP "His Heart Hates" Featuring 3 Bonus Tracks Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:15:00 EST |
| Katy Nichole Launches Viral Hit "When I Fall" Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:15:00 EST |
| The Kingsmen Release Two New Volumes of "Decades" Collection Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:05:00 EST |
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