RSS   *Tuesday, May 13th, 2008* Cincinnati-based piano-rock outfit Seabird will release its Credential Recordings debut, Til We See the Shore, on June 24. Already generating an early buzz among critics, the project contains songs of real life struggles, relationships, losses, bittersweet goodbyes and the courage to share love. “We want to invite the listener to share the emotions, victories and defeats we all experience as normal, everyday people,” says frontman Aaron Morgan. “There is a redemptive quality present in this record, even in the darker moments. We hope it... << Full Report >> *Monday, May 12th, 2008* After six top ten R&R Christian Rock singles, four No. 1 Rock hits, three R&R Christian CHR top five hits, a BMI Award and Dove nominations, Seventh Day Slumber has recorded Spanish versions of their hits from their past three BEC Recordings' albums in one special release entitled "Rescatame." This album will bring Seventh Day Slumber's music and message to the Hispanic community in which lead singer, Joseph Rojas, was born. Seventh Day Slumber was deeply honored when Latin Grammy-award winning writer and producer, Soraya, contributed her translation and production talents to this album. Soraya had been moved by the lyrical content of... << Full Report >> The multi-Platinum selling rock band Switchfoot will perform “This Is Home” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno tomorrow (May 13). “This Is Home” was written and recorded by Switchfoot for the highly anticipated Walt Disney Studios and Walden Media May 16 theatrical release, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The song will be heard in the body of the film and over the end title credits of the film, and will appear on the Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack CD releasing May 13... << Full Report >> The ANTI MOTHER is coming... NORMA JEAN--now in the studio with producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, The Cure, Deftones, At The Drive In, Glassjaw) and engineer Ryan Boesch--will deliver their fourth album THE ANTI MOTHER late this summer on indie Solid State Records (exact release date TBA). For a few of the album's songs, the band wrote in collaboration separately with Page Hamilton of Helmet and Chino Moreno of Deftones. THE ANTI MOTHER marks the follow-up to the Atlanta-based post hardcore group's critically lauded 2006 Redeemer album, hailed by Revolver magazine as "a menacingly brutal slab of noisecore with just the right hint of melody... << Full Report >> Earlier this year, former dc Talk vocalist Kevin Max teamed up with indie movie producers to put together a new, gritty Christian film titled The Imposter. The film also features former Sonicflood vocalist Jeff Deyo in his acting debut, and Deyo's team just announced the debut of the film's first trailer! Below is Deyo's announcement along with the YouTube video. While it's tough to say how the film be just based on this trailer alone, it's worth a peek, "Ladies and Gents, please note that the long awaited IMPOSTER MOVIE TRAILER is up on youtube. This is the unfinished "raw" version... << Full Report >> With Superchick's long awaited new album, Rock What You Got, dropping this June 24th, guitarist Dave Ghazarian has given fans a recent update on the record and tour, "Greetings earthlings and those awaiting the new Superchick Album! This is Dave finally emerging from the rubble from a year jam packed with recording and touring! We have been working like crazy on our up coming album since last fall and I have to say I have never seen one go down like this! Everybody has been stepping up to the plate to outperform anything we've ever recorded and to musically go where no man (or chick) has gone before... << Full Report >> All's been quiet from indie rock act The Listening for quite some time. However, we're starting to hear some rumblings from within that we just might be hearing more from these guys again real soon (yeah, we're pretty stoked). The voice and front man for The Listening (some may remember the band when they were previously known as "The Rock N Roll Worship Circus"), Gabriel Wilson, has made the thrilling announcement of some new happenings, including some up coming shows. Here's the short and sweet update from Gabe... << Full Report >> *Saturday, May 10th, 2008* At the end of April, 7 Spin recording artists Inhabited released for download an "uncensored" remix of their hit pop song "Hush," complete with controversial lyrics. In the lyrics, the band states "turn down the guitars and the snare a little bit / not gonna listen / won’t make sucky music so my records will play" and "They said just sing these words and you’ll sound real nice / Something more like Barlow Girl, do something right / Ain’t got nothing against ‘em but it just ain’t me." Obviously, this caused a bit of a stir and so just today, the band has issued an explanation of their original intent... << Full Report >> *Friday, May 9th, 2008* In an exciting move for music fans and musicians, JesusFreakHideout.com announces the re-launch of its Indie Music section. This section of the popular website, titled The State of Independents, will be devoted to assessing the conditions of independent music, critiquing indie acts and sharing these acts with its readers. JFH aims to give indie acts a chance to be heard and highlighted. “There is a lot of great music being created by independent Christian artists today. As the business model continues to evolve in the music industry, independent artists are finding more opportunities than ever. The State of Independents is a reflection of what's happening in the industry," notes industry veteran Robert Tyson... << Full Report >> An intensely pure and impassioned refrain expressing how God’s grace helped Marvin Sapp through one of the most difficult times of his life has become a triumphant anthem that has taken radio by storm. This week, after spending 32 weeks as the #1 song at gospel radio, Marvin Sapp’s “Never Would Have Made It” becomes the longest running #1 radio single across all formats in the history of the BDS chart and surpasses former record-shattering hits that have topped the Adult Contemporary, Rock, Hot AC and Regional Mexican charts for 25 weeks or more... << Full Report >> In a video blog posted today, former Essential Records rock band Day Of Fire has asked fans to help finance their next project. Now touring and recording as an independent act, DOF is hoping to release new music to fans and have asked listeners to become a part of it, "Here it is! Your chance to be part of the next DoF record! We have new music and we need your help to record it. Clink the link below the video... << Full Report >> Kutless fans don't have to wait until June to not only hear but have new music from the BEC Recordings rock band. Today, Kutless made this announcement to download their new single "The Feeling" for free, "It's that time! Just as we promised! You can now be the first to hear our BRAND NEW Single "The Feeling"! Click here and get your FREE download!!! We really hope you enjoy! We would love to hear what you think about it... << Full Report >> Some Chasing Victory fans have noticed the band's recent postings of a few new concert dates on the band's official myspace page. Today the band broke their silence about these curious concert dates and made this announcement, "SHOWS COMING UP! As you can see, we are reuniting for a few shows coming up. They are both sure to be a lot of fun so you guys grab your friends and come out!"... << Full Report >> MercyMe's new music video for its new single, "You Reign," will have its world premiere online on Yahoo! Music (screen capture above) today. Click here to see the video. Gospel Music Channel will broadcast the TV premiere of the video on Saturday. The new video is also unique in that it showcases a fans-eye view of a live MercyMe performance. In January, INO Records and MercyMe held a contest offering two fans in three different markets (one from a local radio station and one from an online... << Full Report >> Centricity Music has announced that five songs from three of their artists are featured on the “Party of Five: The Complete Third Season” five-disc DVD set. Circleslide’s “Next Best Thing” and “Little Bird,” “The Invitation” and “I Can’t Lose Forever” by downhere and newcomer Lanae Hale’s “Alive Again” are included in five different episodes of the 25-episode season. Hale’s song in particular was a specific selection of the producers and the studio (Sony), chosen over songs like Joan Armatrading’s “A Woman in Love” for use in its particular scene. “The artists of Centricity are truly making an impact,” says Steve Ford, Centricity Vice President, Sales and Marketing... << Full Report >> Ten years ago, just as an emerging generation of new worship leaders began transforming corporate worship, WorshipTogether.com was launched to carry this infectious new worship beyond the corridors of the church sanctuaries to impact the church and culture on a daily basis. WorshipTogether.com now unveils a major website upgrade to carry its commitment to its position as the innovative leader in online worship community and resources into the next decade, announced Jimi Williams, director of Worship Resources for EMI CMG Publishing, which operates WorshipTogether.com... << Full Report >> Casting Crowns, featured guests Leeland and breakout artist John Waller, also known as “The Altar and The Door Tour,” just tapped off a year of memorable concert events, joining record-breaking crowds in 83 markets and tallying more than 450,000 in attendance nationwide since September. “Our goal from the beginning was to point people to a daily walk with Jesus through our music and testimonies,” says Mark Hall of Casting Crowns. “I believe God has honored our efforts and people saw and heard Him clearly!” Standing steady as the highest-grossing tour in Christian music for the 2007-2008 season, the tour captured countless... << Full Report >> *Thursday, May 8th, 2008* Reunion recording artist Tenth Avenue North is featured in the May 10 edition of Billboard Magazine. The piece highlights the band’s momentum at radio and consistent success on the road. Deborah Evans Price, Billboard’s Christian/gospel music correspondent, also underscores the band’s unique lyrical depth as a distinguishing feature; a consistent opinion among listeners. Click on the PDF link to access the full story... << Full Report >> During GMA Week 2008, Steven Curtis Chapman paid a surprise visit to the McCain & Co. Media Suite to check in on several of the legends of the Christian music industry--Steve and Tim Archer, David Meece, Dallas Holm and Don Francisco. The pioneering artists, who are featured on the upcoming The Beginnings Concert DVD/CD collection, had a busy week in Nashville, interviewing and meeting with many members of the media, including "The 700 Club," "Life Today with James Robison," Moody Radio, ChristianityToday.com and Lifeway.com, among others... << Full Report >> Indelible Creative Group has recently been recognized as a part of the family of products featured in Outreach Magazine’s “Resource of the Year Award” for 2007. The DVD project, Wherever You Are is one of a number of entities in the 3:16 Campaign, which was inspired by Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope (Thomas Nelson). This award is given yearly by Outreach Magazine to the resource with the biggest impact on evangelism and outreach, and the greatest potential to continue in the future. This award was announced in the May/June 2008 issue of the magazine and highlights all of the elements included in the 3:16 Campaign and the 3:16 Challenge, which encourages Christians to reach 316 million people with the Gospel message found in John 3:16... << Full Report >> *Wednesday, May 7th, 2008* A week before the release of their new project, With Arrows, With Poise, slated to release on Koch Records on Tues., May 13, The Myriad hit the top of the MTV video charts, becoming the #1 most played video on MTV and also secured the #4 music video chart position on M2 with “A Clean Shot.” “We are surprised and humbled by just how much MTV has gotten behind our music,” states Steven Tracy, guitarist for The Myriad. “Working with them has been an amazing experience, and we are so thankful for the support they have given us.”... << Full Report >> Pop/rock outfit Article One will release its second project with Inpop Records, Colors and Sounds, on May 27, 2008. Produced by Tedd T. (Mute Math, newsboys), Colors and Sounds is a departure from Article One’s conventional style, stretching the band artistically. “Our first record was straightforward pop/rock. The sound was very clean,” says frontman Nathan Piché (vocals/guitars/keys). “Our goal for Colors and Sounds was to keep the pop/rock accessibility of the first record, while adding more artistic elements, such as an emphasis on Matt’s violin because it is so unique. More than just a collection of songs, this record has a lot of cool moments and textures.”... << Full Report >> Musicians, students, youth leaders and worship leaders will gather in Houston August 22-23, 2008 for the Hillsong United Conference which brings the world-class modern worship band for its only youth conference in the United States this year. The Hillsong United Conference will be held at Grace Community Church at 14505 Gulf Freeway in Houston and will feature two days of speaker presentations, teaching and concerts... << Full Report >> As his debut project hits nationwide today and has already become the 2nd best selling download on iTunes® Christian and Gospel chart, American Idol Season 6 finalist Chris Sligh is wowing critics from coast to coast with “Running Back to You.” In addition to the album’s launch, Sligh’s first single, “Empty Me,” is already a top 20 R&R Christian AC hit and is swiftly climbing R&R’s CHR chart as well. US Weekly Magazine caught up with Sligh this week... << Full Report >> With experiences such as touring the world, recording with renowned producers and selling millions of records, one would think they have it all. But Jason Truby knew he had to stay true to himself. You may know the name Jason Truby from his days in the band Living Sacrifice or as part of P.O.D., when he joined the group back in 2003. But this famed guitarist, once mentored by Phil Keaggy and who has since graduated to be his peer and friend, has been writing and performing music for eighteen years and teaching himself every step along the way... << Full Report >> *Tuesday, May 6th, 2008* After having to reschedule their Tonight Show appearance in April, P.O.D. will hit the late night show’s stage this Wednesday May 7th to perform "Tell Me Why" acoustic, backed by a string quartet. P.O.D. recently reclaimed their place atop the rock scene with their highly-acclaimed INO/Columbia Records debut, When Angels & Serpents Dance. The disc nabbed the #9 spot on Billboard’s Albums Chart and #1 on the Contemporary Christian SoundScan chart, marking P.O.D.'s fourth Top 10 release... << Full Report >> New Family Force 5 music is coming? Apparently so! (And color us stoked) Here's the band's teaser announcement. We'll post more as soon as we know, "We have an awesome announcement! Our new EP “Dance or Die” will be coming out soon! So keep your eyes and ears open for more updates about it in the near future!" For an image of the EP cover, view the Full Report! << Full Report >> Once again, our friends at Provident Music Group are offering music fans a chance to get Warren Barfield's new album Worth Fighting For for only $6.99! The sale is only 24-hours long, available at MusiChristian.com from 9AM CST today til 9AM CST tomorrow! Visit to MusiChristian.com order! Worth Fighting For drops May 20th.... << Full Report >> "XM Satellite Radio, America's no. 1 satellite radio service (featuring 68 commercial free music channels), is assembling a small audience of friends and fans of PLUMB for a taping session with the artist on the early afternoon of May 13, 2008 at XM's Washington, DC broadcast studios. The seating for this special program is extremely limited and approximately 40 people will be chosen on a "first-come, first-served" basis determined by when their email is received at XM. If you are interested and are 100% confident... << Full Report >> New teen band MISSION SIX is currently featured on the Radio Disney Incubator, where the band will be featured during the month of May. The band's debut album Superhero, produced by nationally acclaimed producers/songwriters Kevan Cyka (Hilary Duff, Everlife) and Dan Needham (Jump5), will be released by BEMA Media through Infinity Music Distribution on July 29, 2008. BEMA Media is a new label venture founded by Cyka with industry veterans Don Koch and Tom Johnson. With an intense degree of contagious energy in their show and music, the band is quickly drawing a large fanbase with their... << Full Report >> *Monday, May 5th, 2008* Hip-hop emcees GRITS will release their eighth full-length album, Reiterate, July 29th, a debut of sorts on their own newly launched Revolution Art label. Major distribution to retail for this album and the ensuing label releases will go through the Provident–Integrity Distribution arm, a division of Sony-BMG. In support of their Reiterate release GRITS will go out on the road for the 30 Day Tour, which will take them nationwide mid-July through mid-August. They also will be hitting the summer festival circuit including Agape Fest, Ichthus Festival, Crossover Festival, Rock The Desert, Spirit West Coast, and the NewSong Festival... << Full Report >> With the release of the new Chronicles of Narnia film, Prince Caspian and its soundtrack coming next week, Swithfoot's Jon Foreman has shared a bit with fans about their new song written for the film, entitled "This Is Home," "When my brother and I were kids, my dad used to read us CS Lewis books before we went to sleep. So when we were asked to be involved in a movie based on his book, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" - we were honored to be considered. I wanted to capture the longing that is embedded in much of Lewis' writing... << Full Report >> This week fans of INO Records’ artist Phil Wickham can experience him from their very own computer. On May 9th at 7:30PM (PST) Wickham will stream and record his concert LIVE from Portland, OR via www.philwickham.com/blog/. **Wickham has been actively involved in spreading the news about the LIVE showcase by interacting with his listeners through written and video blogs on his website. The singer/songwriter continues to reach new levels in his career as he made his mark as the #74th “Top Watched Musician... << Full Report >> The Invitation, the debut project from new female vocalist and worship leader, Meredith Andrews, has entered iTunes’ “Top Christian & Gospel Albums” chart at #1. Additionally, four songs from the CD, which released this week, are currently in the Top 100 of iTunes’ “Top Christian & Gospel Songs” chart. The release of The Invitation has been met with critical acclaim from numerous publications including Billboard Magazine, which heralded Andrews as one of 2008’s “Faces to Watch.”... << Full Report >> Gotee’s pop-rocker Stephanie Smith is gearing up for the debut of Not Afraid this May 27th with rave reviews, major touring, and a new radio single “Renew Me” opening the doors for both her music and message. The release will be available exclusively on iTunes.com and at Smith’s concert dates. This past weekend, the 24-year old Smith returned to perform at Agape Fest, the original stage that lead her to meeting TobyMac and eventually signing a deal with Gotee Records. Smith was the 2006 winner of her alma mater Greenville College’s... << Full Report >> *Friday, May 2nd, 2008* KOCH Record’s Seattle-based alternative rock band, The Myriad has been receiving an enormous amount of support from MTV, including massive airplay for the current “A Clean Shot” video and upcoming appearances and features on the network. The Myriad is currently receiving video airplay across all 3 of the MTV Network rock platforms (MTV, MTV Hits and MTV2), as well as on the Discover and Download section of the MTV website... << Full Report >> 19-year old, pop artist Krystal Meyers will soon have a brand-new music video, accompanying the title-track of her forthcoming album, Make Some Noise, which drops September 16, 2008. Below is an image from the music video shoot, which took place this past weekend, in Nashville, Tenn. Also, Matt Maher's April 8-release, Empty & Beautiful, will be heard in space on Space Shuttle Discovery Mission STS-146, scheduled for launch later this month, out of NASA, in Houston... << Full Report >> P.O.D.'s new "Addicted" video is showing in various places, an edited for TV version is now on MTV2 and will be released to MTVU on Monday. It is also being featured on a few radio stations websites. You can still see the unedited version on both YouTube/ThePODChannel and MySpace. P.O.D. fans were given an exclusive inside look today into the music video as Michael Maxxis gives his Directors Commentary on "Addicted", and we thought you all might like to read it as well, "The song’s message is quite succinctly and directly defined in its name, and I wanted to actualize an array of interpretable images that would symbolically scream it... << Full Report >> According to an announcement from the TobyMac camp today, you may be able to see the brand new live DVD recording on your local theater's big screen very soon! Here's the announcement, "Experience tobyMac's explosive live show June 9th with Alive and Transported on the big screen one night only! Don't miss these theatre events and your chance to see this live show like never before. Stay tuned for more info regarding cities and theatres!... << Full Report >> MercyMe has long been interactive with fans via their myspace page, web blogs and mobile broadcasts, but the multi-platinum act recently took that interaction up a notch when six fans won the chance to film MercyMe’s live show and have their footage used in the band’s next music video for their brand new single “You Reign.” In January, INO records and MercyMe launched the contest where two fans could win in three different markets, one from a local radio station and one from an online contest... << Full Report >> Gospel music legend, Sandi Patty set to release her 30th studio recording Songs For The Journey (INO Records), on May 13th. On Songs For The Journey, the five-time GRAMMY Award winner captures the soul, passion and praise of irreplaceable hymns of faith, which have inspired generations past. Through 11 new vibrant performances purposefully chosen to reflect her walk in faith from her childhood to today, listeners are sure to recognize their own stories among the selections, connecting with the struggles, joy, and peace along the way... << Full Report >> The following is a blog written by Rebecca St. James on some inspiration she received at GMA Music Week last week, "I was reminded again at GMA Week last week—being in the midst of the creative people all around and seeing the myriad of new artists, cool young Christian bands and ministries God is bringing to the front—on something Francis Schaeffer, founder of the L'Abri Fellowship Study Center in Huemoz, Switzerland, said. "Art is a reflection of God's creativity, an evidence that we are made in the image of God." God's very nature is to create, and He loves it when His children embrace their God-given creativity... << Full Report >> Last year’s ASCAP Awards Dinner featured a brief set by Christian rock pioneers DeGarmo & Key, recipients of the Visionary Award. Long known for their live performance, hit songs, and ground breaking videos, the band stepped on stage for their first live performance in a dozen years. The performance was so well received, the Gospel Music Association requested an encore live performance for the 2008 Post Dove Award Party at the Sheraton Music City, and they have also been invited to play select dates including the K-Love Friends & Family Cruise and at the Cornerstone Festival... << Full Report >> *Thursday, May 1st, 2008* For the first time, live messages from the founder of the Passion movement are available in retail outlets. Louie Giglio, Visionary Architect and Director of Passion Conferences/sixstepsrecords, shares three of his most compelling talks in The Passion Talk Series (Sparrow/sixstepsrecords), which arrive in retail stores April 29, 2008. The three sought-after DVDs, entitled Indescribable, How Great is Our God, and Hope-When Life Hurts Most, are each accompanied by a corresponding music CD. Each Passion Talk Series DVD is a live video talk containing a full-length message from Giglio, as well as a bonus music CD. Each DVD combo will retail for $14.99 and feature five songs from Passion/sixsteprecords artists, which complement the... << Full Report >> ASCAP recently awarded Kevin Huguley and Wes Willis from Rush Of Fools, along with Scott Davis, the Song Of The Year Award for "Undo" during the 30th Annual Christian Awards Dinner held in Nashville, Tenn. on April 22, 2008. The recent award accolade builds on the group’s astounding musical achievements since its debut self-titled 2007 CD release which exploded at radio producing the Radio and Records 2007 Song of the Year with “Undo.” The record was also the 2nd best selling new artist release of the year. With unprecedented radio success, multiple Dove Award nominations, exclusive... << Full Report >> In conjunction with Pope Benedict XVI’s recent U.S. visit, Dove Award-winning Word recording artist Salvador performed at the Papal Youth Rally at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, New York, which was attended by an estimated 25,000 people. Pictured onstage at the rally are the members of Salvador. Known for their show-stopping, improvisational live performances, the acclaimed Latin/pop band is currently appearing across the country, and the group is slated for a European tour later this spring. Salvador’s eighth recording, Aware, which hit stores Tuesday, was... << Full Report >> *Wednesday, April 30th, 2008* With a Thousand Foot Krutch album installment having dropped last Summer, Trevor McNevan's pop/punk side project FM Static is getting ready for a third installment. Here's the band's announcement about the as-yet-untitled junior release, "H-hemm. Yes, it is true. Contrary to popular belief, the dynamic duo FM Static is back at it, and ready to take over the airwaves. After taking a brief hiatus, the band is back with full force, and the new songs are sounding INSANE. Trevor's been busy working on it (while on tour with TFK), and they're SUPER excited about it... << Full Report >> UNDEROATH will release their first-ever live CD and concert DVD SURVIVE, KALEIDOSCOPE May 27 on Tooth & Nail/Solid State. Recorded during the group's fall headlining U.S. trek at numerous tour stops and mixed by Beau Burchell, guitarist for Saosin, the 12-song live CD portion and features nine tracks from UNDEROATH's gold-certified breakthrough album Define The Great Line as well as "A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White," "It's A Dangerous Business Just Walking Out Your Front Door" and "Young And Aspiring"--all off of the group's They're Only Chasing Safety disc. The 65-minute live DVD concert film--shot in its entirety at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA--is presented in 16:9 widescreen... << Full Report >> After releasing their debut This Is Who We Are in 2006, Run Kid Run (Tooth&Nail Records) is thrilled to release their sophomore project Love at the Core, which weaves ten exuberant pop/rock songs and the core message that a relationship with God is central to the essence of life. Known as the band that keeps a simple approach, yet deeply rooted lyrics and production, Telecast (BEC Recordings) releases their worship project today aptly titled Quiet Revolution. In an answer to their own questions raised from too much "noise" and clutter in life... << Full Report >> In the photo within the link below, Michael Barnes, lead singer of GRAMMY-nominated, modern rock band Red, poses with Mike Herrera, lead singer and guitarist of MxPx (Tooth&Nail), during GMA 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. Red is currently on tour with Flyleaf and Seether. For all tour dates and information, visit www.redmusiconline.com or www.myspace.com/dropofred... << Full Report >> Although GMA is over for this year, there is quite a buzz going around about a special performance that happened there with Jaci Velasquez and Aaron Shust. During the Word Distribution luncheon, Velasquez performed her new single “Jesus (the Way)” and Aaron accompanied her on the guitar. There was a surprise moment when Aaron broke into singing his #1 hit song “My Savior, My God” and Jaci sang bits of the chorus... << Full Report >> Featuring a diverse line-up of artists discussing their efforts to impact culture both at home and abroad, the “Artist Symposium: Christian Music Making A Difference Around The Globe” was held during GMA Music Week in Nashville. Sponsored by AIM (Adventures in Missions) and moderated by FOX News Channel’s Kelly Wright, the Symposium drew a near-capacity crowd of GMA Music Week registrants and media representatives to hear from panelists Steven Curtis Chapman, Rebecca St. James, Phil Stacey, Alvin Slaughter, Todd Smith (Selah), and Dan Meyers... << Full Report >> *Tuesday, April 29th, 2008* Compassionart songwriters, Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Israel Houghton, Michael W. Smith and Chris Tomlin appeared live on the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards to world premiere “So Great,” the first song to be released from the unprecidented songwriter’s retreat held in Scotland, UK in January. The songwriters also received eight Dove Awards, giving them 118 Dove trophies collectively. Compassionart founders Martin (Delirious? frontman) and Anna Smith and Compassionart songwriter Darlene Zschech appeared via video link from Australia to introduce the song and talk about the hope behind Compassionart to help the poorest of the poor... << Full Report >> You heard it right! Jeremy Camp is back in the studio recording his new album entitled Speaking Louder Than Before - coming to you November 2008! Stay tuned as you will be able to watch the behind-the-scenes of Jeremy making an album and more! There are a lot of exciting things coming your way. Jeremy is going to be keeping you all in the loop... << Full Report >> Shaohannah’s Hope continues to show hope for the millions of orphans around the world. In one of its many efforts, the ministry perseveres with its effective “Change for Orphans” campaign. Since Fall 2007 through March 2008, over $340,000 was raised through “Change for Orphans,” with approximately 100 families impacted through this effort held during the Steven Curtis Chapman nationwide concert tour... << Full Report >> Funnyman, Mark Lowry took home a Dove Award last night for his latest recording, I Love To Tell The Story-A Hymns Collection (Spring House/Gaither Gospel Series), which was named Inspirational Album of the Year. Lowry also joined Sandy Patti on stage to present the final award of the night, Artist of the Year, to TobyMac. The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards aired live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on the Gospel Music Channel. "Winning this particular Dove Award was a great honor because it was an all-singing project," said Lowry. "I've won a Dove for comedy but never for singing. So this is quite a treat. But the credit must go to Paul Johnson. He did such a great job arranging and leading the orchestra and co-producing... << Full Report >> *Saturday, April 26th, 2008* One of JFH's own staff reported in today about a terrible accident that happened last night at a Starfield concert in Abbotsford, B.C, Canada. JFH's Karen M, moderator of our forums wrote in about how her son Michael experienced the disaster first hand when the floor of the church showcasing the Starfield show (with Bethany Dillon and the Shanes) collapsed into the basement. Here's Michael's own account of the tragedy, "There was a mosh pit in the front and kids were jumping and dancing. The lights on the stage started swaying and then they fell toward the audience. The floor collapsed and sank and we fell into the basement below... << Full Report >> *Friday, April 25th, 2008* Atlantic/Ardent/INO artist Skillet and INO Record’s Disciple are celebrating rock wins at last night’s 39th annual GMA Dove Awards with each bringing home their first career statues. After 16 nominations, Skillet won “Rock Recorded Song of the Year” for “Comatose” written by John Cooper and Brian Howes from their 2006 release of the same name. “The GMA Award show was absolutely awesome... << Full Report >> Rock band Jonah33 has called it quits. Vocalist Vince Lichlyter recently addressed the band's end with fans while announcing a brand new solo project called "Helium." Below are Lichlyter's words on Jonah33's breakup and the future for him and the other guys, "As most of you know, Jonah33 is no longer…that season has ended. However, it is exciting because new seasons are beginning not just for me but for other members too. Below, I have shared with you why Jonah33 has ended and some of the new seasons... << Full Report >> TobyMac has snagged the coveted Dove Award for "Artist of the Year" for the first time in Wednesday night's ceremony. Below is a report about it from the TobyMac camp that includes transcripts of his acceptance speeches, "The 39th Annual Dove Awards presentation has just concluded and tobyMac is taking home three awards! During the show televised live on the Gospel Music Channel, tobyMac accepted awards for Short Form Video of the Year - "Boomin'" and the big award of the night, Artist of the Year. Earlier in the evening... << Full Report >> Curb recording artist Natalie Grant has become the first artist in 13 years to win the GMA Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year three consecutive times. Grant received the honor at last night’s ceremony in Nashville, which was broadcast live on the Gospel Music Channel. Not since Twila Paris earned the Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year from 1993-1995 has this distinction been achieved. The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards broadcast also featured show-stopping performances from some of the top artists... << Full Report >> Acclaimed singer/songwriter Brandon Heath scored a huge win last night in his hometown of Nashville by taking home the Dove for New Artist of the Year at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Heath claimed the coveted New Artist title due largely to the success of his debut project, Don’t Get Comfortable, which contained the night’s Song of the Year nominee, “I’m Not Who I Was,” a No. 1 smash-hit that was also nominated in the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song category and granted Heath his first Songwriter of the Year nod. “I’m from here in Nashville so it’s an honor to accept this award in front of my peers and my parents,” Heath told... << Full Report >> With the top awards in gospel/Christian music being handed out at Wednesday’s 39th annual GMA Dove Awards, multi-platinum and GRAMMY-winning artist Michael W. Smith was one of the night’s most recognized artists. Heading into the night with 40 Dove Awards over the span of his still-burgeoning 25-year career, Smith’s double Dove win brings his tally to 42. In addition to receiving two Dove statues, Smith was honored during a musical segment of the nationally-televised program... << Full Report >> The critically acclaimed, multi-artist project Glory Revealed: The Word of God in Worship, won two Dove Awards last night (4/23/08), at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. The show was broadcast live on Gospel Music Channel. The Scripture-based Glory Revealed project won in the Special Event Album category, and “By His Wounds,” a song from the record that spent eleven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the R&R INSPO radio chart, won in the category of Inspirational Recorded Song. Mac Powell, lead singer of the multi-platinum, rock band Third Day, shares about the win... << Full Report >> EMI Christian Music Group took home 18 Dove Awards of the record number 76 the company was nominated for at the Gospel Music Association’s annual award show Wednesday night (complete list of EMI CMG winners below). Artist of the Year TobyMac reclaimed the title he earned as a member of dcTalk in 1996. TobyMac also took home Dove awards for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year for Portable Sounds and Short Form Video of the Year for the video to the... << Full Report >> Christian music’s top-selling, top-touring, and multi-platinum artist, Casting Crowns was the lead winner at Wednesday’s 39th annual Dove Awards, taking home seven trophies between the band and lead singer, and top nominee of the night, Mark Hall. Honoring the best in gospel music, the Gospel Music Association selected Casting Crowns as Group of the Year for the fourth year in a row. The Atlanta-based band entered into the evening’s show with four nominations and left with three Doves in tow. Additional wins by Christian music’s top group were for its latest blockbuster, RIAA Gold project, The Altar and The Door which was named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year... << Full Report >> *Thursday, April 24th, 2008* The GMA Dove Awards were handed out last night in Nashville with TobyMac, Mark Hall and Casting Crowns flying highest, but certainly not alone. Televised live on the Gospel Music Channel and held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards show featured some impressive numbers: a different artist bestowed with a Dove Award in every major category, statuettes awarded to more than 35 different artists and a dozen performances including more than 30 artists... << Full Report >> *Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008* The multi-Platinum selling rock band Switchfoot has recorded a new original song, “This Is Home,” for the highly anticipated Walt Disney Studios and Walden Media May 16 theatrical release, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The song will be featured during the end credits of the film, and will appear on the Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack CD releasing on May 13. Switchfoot recently taped a companion music video for “This Is Home” in Los Angeles with director Brandon Dickerson who filmed Switchfoot’s most recent video, “Awakening,” from its current, acclaimed studio album, Oh! Gravity.... << Full Report >> In an attempt to keep the fans in the loop, Relient K front man Matt Thiessen announced the band's two latest projects in a recent blog. Thiessen writes, "Dear Everyone That Pays Attention To Our Band, Hello. Hope everyone is doing well. We're doing well. Amongst other things. One of which is recording. We are not recording the next full length Relient K record, however we have tracked thirteen new original songs that will be going on an EP. We're calling it The Nashville Tennis EP. We know its a lot of songs for an EP..." << Full Report >> As the music landscape continues to evolve, UNDEROATH moves to the forefront of the music and the gaming worlds. The acclaimed hard rock group--currently in the studio recording their much-anticipated fourth studio album--have partnered with Xbox to offer their fans live gaming with multi-player competitions through the online gaming and entertainment network Xbox LIVE®. This marks one of the largest involvements that Xbox 360 has had with a musical artist... << Full Report >> Music City, Inc inducted multi-platinum Grammy and Dove Award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman into the fourth class of the Music City Walk of Fame, presented by founding sponsor Gibson Guitar yesterday: along with Chapman, Merle Kilgore, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steve Wariner, Kirk Whalum and Hank Williams Sr. were honored. The honorees were recognized officially with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk marker in the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville. The induction ceremony, sponsored by Great American Country (GAC), was free and open to the public. The Music City Walk of Fame... << Full Report >> *Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008* GRAMMY® award-winning band Third Day and multi-Platinum rockers Switchfoot will team up with the acclaimed Robert Randolph & the Family Band and GRAMMY award winners Jars of Clay for the "Music Builds" tour, which will kick off on August 21st in Detroit, MI and conclude in Denver, CO on October 12th. Exclusive content and promotions for the tour will be available via MySpace's Impact Channel (http://impact.myspace.com), the site's platform for social and civic engagement. Pre-sale tickets for the tour, which is being produced by Live Nation and Transparent Productions... << Full Report >> Jump5 founding members Brandon and Brittany Hargest recently announced the formation of their new pop/rock venture, guest. The brother-sister duo will make their debut at Gospel Music Week 2008, performing live at B.B. King’s on Tuesday, April 22. Having dedicated almost a decade to the dance-pop/contemporary tween phenomenon Jump5, which disbanded last fall after selling more than 1.4 million albums, Brandon and Brittany Hargest will continue to pursue their musical passion via a new outlet... << Full Report >> Gotee's newest artist signing, B. Reith (pronounced R i- th), fuses together classic soul with modern hip-hop on his upcoming May 2008 EP The Forecast. Fans can take an early look and listen to B. Reith music by going to www.Gotee.com and checking out the EPK on this Milwaukee-native's life story. With five-songs, The Forecast EP merges Brian's range and depth as a lyricist and musician. From the clever humor of "Go On" in which he explains how to pronounce his name ("It's messed up when they can't say your name right... << Full Report >> O.C. Supertones fans who have been missing the sweet sounds of their favorite Orange County act can find something to rejoice in with the return of the former frontman with his new solo venture, Mojo & the Info. Matt Morginsky's first post-Supertones project, Doctorate In Cold Rockin' It (Mojo Goes To School) is available now to download from the singer's SNOCAP on Myspace. Recently, Mojo had this to say about the record... "My name is Matt “Mojo” Morginsky and I have just completed mixing and recording my first solo record! See, I used to..." << Full Report >> iShine recently announced at the annual Creative Artists Agency luncheon on April 20th plans to partner with Christ In Youth to build the tween brand in the Christian industry with tours for the newly formed, non-denominational iShine and “Believe” events set to launch this fall. Leveraging a growth sector within the music industry, the tours will provide a full range of activities and events for tweens and junior high students in 30 markets. A key member of this partnership for both iShine and Christ in Youth... << Full Report >> *Sunday, April 20th, 2008* With Anberlin's upcoming Universal Republic debut release looming, singer Stephen Christian had the following to say about the album's title, New Surrender, "We will all come to the point in our life where we have to admit that we feel defeated, that something has conquered us. We must change, not because we want to, but because we desperately..." << Full Report >> U.S. performing right organization BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the annual Christian Music Awards tonight at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. BMI named versatile hit-maker Ed Cash the 2008 Christian Songwriter of the Year, while his composition “Made to Worship” garnered Song of the Year honors. BMI Vice President Jody Williams, along with Senior Director Thomas Cain and Associate Director Beth Mason, of BMI’s Writer/Publisher Relations department in Nashville, presented awards spanning five categories: Christian Rock, Contemporary Christian, Inspirational, Urban Gospel and Southern Gospel... << Full Report >> *Saturday, April 19th, 2008* Just when you thought there might not be any new ground the music of Third Day could cover after a decade-plus career, along comes the instant success of its new single, “Call My Name.” The power ballad debut track from the Atlanta-based band’s forthcoming album project Revelation garnered the highest-ever debut for a Third Day single, coming in at No. 16 on Radio & Records’ Christian AC chart. The song also shot to the top of the publication’s Most Increased Plays (up 295 spins) for the format... << Full Report >> Reunion Records artist Michael W. Smith will receive the Apostelos Christou Award for Distinguished Christian Leadership Saturday, April 19 in Los Angeles. King’s College and Seminary, founded and headed by Pastor Jack Hayford, presents the award annually to “an individual who, (a) by a life which characterizes the passion and values of timeless Christian faith, and (b) by leadership that has notably penetrated contemporary culture... << Full Report >> Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader Matt Maher, will be live, in-studio in Manhattan, for a FOX News Channel interview, on Saturday, April 19, at 6:10 PM ET (5:10 PM CT), following his performance in conjunction with Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y., where the Pope will preside over a youth rally; encouraging youth to seek vocations within the church. Maher is no stranger to large scale events for the church. He has played at three Papal events, prior to Saturday... << Full Report >> Lincoln, Nebraska’s four-piece, four-brother rock band Remedy Drive recently settled into its new label home at Word Records. The group will release its first national album, Daylight Is Coming, on Aug. 26. David (vocals, keys, guitar), Philip (bass, vocals), Paul (guitar, vocals), and Daniel Zach (drums) originally began playing together in college around Lincoln, Nebraska. It wasn't until 2003 that the band... << Full Report >> On Sunday the Music City Walk of Fame will add to its ranks as the fourth class of inductees, which includes Steven Curtis Chapman and Kirk Whalum, will be recognized with the unveiling of their commemorative sidewalk markers. Chapman and Whalum, along with fellow inductees Merle Kilgore, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steve Wariner and the late Hank Williams Sr., will be honored during a ceremony held in Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville... << Full Report >> With Joy Electric's latest venture, My Grandfather, the Cubist releasing just over a month away on May 27th, the brains behind the programming, Ronnie Martin, discusses the project, "Finishing an album is a whirlwind. Last minute changes, last minute songs, last minute mixes... it's not done until you get it back from the mastering plant, and even then there might be problems... as there was with this one! Everything gets worked out in the end, but you have to learn to let go and be content... << Full Report >> *Friday, April 18th, 2008* Underoath's new live CD and DVD, Survive, Kaleidoscope is available in stores and online May 27th! The CD features twelve songs from both Define The Great Line and They're Only Chasing Safety performed on tour dates across the country. Likewise, the DVD showcases those songs in a full live set from the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA presented in 16:9 widescreen... << Full Report >> The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2007 winners, including the winners in the Gospel/Christian category. The winners for the Gospel/Christian category include Anthony Skinner, Scott MacLeod, and Ross Huskinson for their song "To Really Love" (First Place), Wade Iedema of the band Lifetone (Lismore Heights, NSW, Australia) for his song "Wildflower" (Second Place), and Greg Sczebel (Salmon Arm, BC, Canada) for his song "Homeland" (Third Place). Renowned for its prestigious celebrity judges, ISC received over 15,000 songs from amateur and professional songwriters from 100 countries worldwide... << Full Report >> *Thursday, April 17th, 2008* Jars Of Clay has hit the studio again to work on the follow-up to their 2006 record, Good Monsters. Keyboardist Charlie Lowell writes, "Chapter 10... in which four college friends head into yet another adventure of soundscapes and word pictures... Actually, I'm not sure what chapter we're on, it depends on how you count. But I can say that we are thrilled to be heading back into rehearsals this week with a longtime friend and collaborator, Ron Aniello. He helped out a lot on Who We Are Instead, as well as Good Monsters..." << Full Report >> Well, we can all give props to the Five Iron Frenzy fans for messing with the Brave Saint Saturn fans - who in turn fed us some convincing rumors, which we mis-printed as possible fact recently (sorry folks!). But the truth is out - Reese Roper is indeed still in Brave Saint Saturn and as proof, the band has debuted a clip of a NEW song on BraveSaintSaturn.com. It's pretty sweet, we might add. Here's a news update from the site, which you can read when listening to the new clip "Starling," "4/10/08- We are almost ready to track bass and drums for the new album. Then cello, piano, and vocals..." << Full Report >> Jaci Velasquez, who has been releasing albums for over a decade, is garnering success once again with her current album Love Out Loud. With this release being her debut release on her own A’postrophe Records, its first week’s scans bettered her previous album by 22%. She not only is touring non-stop, but is also making key appearances in the media. This month, People En Espanol featured her and she is also getting coverage on TBN’s Crystal Cathedral and The 700 Club... << Full Report >> Multi-Platinum rockers P.O.D. are back to reclaim their place atop the rock scene with their INO/Columbia Records debut, When Angels & Serpents Dance. The disc nabs the #9 spot on this week's Billboard Albums Chart and #1 on the Contemporary Christian SoundScan chart. This marks P.O.D.'s fourth Top 10 release. Satellite (2001), Payable On Death (2003) and Testify (2006) also debuted in the Billboard Top 10 when released. In addition, P.O.D. have landed the coveted #1 spot on iTunes Rock album chart this past week... << Full Report >> Known for her passionate vocals, captivating melodies, and unflinching honesty, Amy Courts’ highly anticipated sophomore album These Cold And Rusted Lungs will be released to the world on July 29th by Through The Looking Glass Entertainment, distributed through Infinity Music Distribution, and follows her successful self-titled EP, which was released independently in 2006. Unintimidated by heavy or ponderous topics, These Cold And Rusted Lungs delicately illustrates the realities of weariness within the inner person... << Full Report >> Midas Records band Rush Of Fools continues its #1 radio momentum, garnering the #1 position on the CRW Inspirational chart this week with its single “Peace Be Still.” With unprecedented success as one of Christian music’s top newcomers and a rapidly growing list of chart-topping singles, including the group’s debut #1 single “Undo,” Rush Of Fools continues to maintain its solid position on Christian radio, as one of its top played artists... << Full Report >> *Wednesday, April 16th, 2008* Building on the success of its inaugural event in 2007, the Feedback Conference is pleased to announce its expansion to two events in 2008, featuring an unprecedented line up of speakers, presenters and performers at both. Feedback will be returning to Lake Junaluksa Conference and Retreat Center in Asheville, NC May 22-25 for the first of its 2008 events and will branch out to Camp Copass Conference and Retreat Center just outside Dallas, TX for its second conference August 21-24. With the goal of equipping artists to be effective in their mission, Feedback boasts a line-up... << Full Report >> Brickstreet Records/Martingale Music worship artist Carmen D’Arcy releases her debut CD A Place Called Grace April 15th. Produced by Bryan Lenox (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, tobyMac, Sixpence None The Richer), and distributed by Koch Entertainment Distribution, D’Arcy’s debut project showcases her warm, evocative voice along with her powerful gift as a songwriter. D’Arcy co-wrote ten of the eleven songs on the new project. “Understanding my calling has been an organic, gradual thing; I think that’s often true for many of us,” says D’Arcy. “God does... << Full Report >> Grammy Award winning, music legends, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, and Michael Omartian partner with Canadian singer/songwriter Matt Brouwer (www.mattbrouwer.com, www.sonicbids.com/mattbrouwer) on his third CD, Where's Our Revolution? and single “Other Side.” The album draws inspiration from Matt’s deep well of experiences, and has become his most ambitious and fully realized project to date. Where's Our Revolution? is produced by Grammy winning music legend Michael Omartian. The album is a pop/rock triumph that just may catapult Brouwer into the pop music fray, but it's the emerging fearlessness in Brouwer's writing that may be the records... << Full Report >> *Tuesday, April 15th, 2008* Revelation, multi-million selling rock band Third Day's first studio album in three years, will be released on July 29th by Essential Records, a division of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. Recorded with producer Howard Benson (Daughtry, P.O.D., Flyleaf, Hoobastank) in Los Angeles, Revelation is the follow-up to Third Day's Wherever You Are, which debuted at No. 8 on The Billboard 200 chart in 2005 and went on to become the band's third consecutive studio album to win a GRAMMY award. One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar, Third Day has embarked on its most ambitious outing to date, which will take the group to more than 100 markets in 2008. The band is particularly honored to have been selected to perform... << Full Report >> April 15 may mark the "tax deadline" for some, but for the Modesto, Calif.-based band Worth Dying For, the date marks an exciting new season that includes the release of their Integrity Music self-titled debut CD and the beginning of full-tilt activity as they set out to promote their freshman project across the country. Their packed schedule includes a full week of showcases and interviews at GMA Music Week, summer festivals and a coveted slot on the inaugural... << Full Report >> In addition to its 2007 agreement to carry the ION Television Network, Verizon FiOS recently added The Worship Network (www.worship.net), qubo and ION Life to its Boston, New York, and northern New Jersey markets. The launch follows the recent addition of the ION channel suite to the FiOS TV lineup in Philadelphia, Southern California, Dallas, Tampa and Washington, D.C. FiOS also plans a future launch in Portland. FiOS, an innovator in delivering “triple-play” service (phone, internet and television), provides television over an advanced fiber-optic network straight to customer’s homes. The company is wiring communities in several states and has plans... << Full Report >> *Monday, April 14th, 2008* Former Essential Records solo artist Sarah Sadler has just finished the long awaited follow-up album to her self-titled 2002 release. Her sophomore release, titled Where It Started, is now available for download from her Myspace page via SnoCap, and will soon be available on iTunes. Sadler announced the completion of the release to her fans yesterday, "Wow. It feels good to be here. It's been a long time in the making, so in many ways it's surreal to say, but Where It Started is FINISHED!..." << Full Report >> *Saturday, April 12th, 2008* The latest band to have a member leave is alt rock/experimental rock group Showbread. The band announced today, "As many people have already heard, John Giddens (aka JG) has decided to leave Showbread. Living in a van, being poor and sleeping on floors for six years makes people go a little crazy. JG has decided to leave behind the life of the traveling circus in order to pursue some kind of normalcy (a "real" job, a family, etc). On april 6th, John was present for the filming of a Showbread music video, which was his last activity as a member of the band..." << Full Report >> Longtime fans of the epic, rock sound of Third Day got their first taste of the band’s upcoming studio album Revelation (7/29/08) with the release of the project’s debut single, “Call My Name,” which became an instant smash hit at radio across the country. “Call My Name” was an immediate add for 69 stations (52 AC, 17 CHR) from all over the country, including some of Christian radio’s key outlets, such as KLOVE, WAWZ - Star 99.1 New York City, WFSH - The Fish Atlanta, WLFJ - His Radio, WFFH - The Fish Nashville, KTIS - Minneapolis, KSBJ - Houston, KXOJ - Tulsa, KCMS - Spirit 105.3 Seattle, KFIS - The Fish Portland, and KDUV - Fresno/Visalia... << Full Report >> Freshman favorites and INO Record’s trio 33Miles is enjoying an accolade-filled beginning to 2008 after collecting a Gospel Music Award nomination in the competitive “New Artist of the Year” category and watching their current radio single “Thank You” enter the top 10 on the R&R AC charts. On the heels of their self-titled freshman success, 33Miles is gearing up for youth events and festivals across the country and entering the studio to work on a sophomore follow-up, set to release in the fall of this year. Recognized with one of the industry’s highest newcomer honors, 33Miles’ Collin Stoddard... << Full Report >> During her recent promo trip to Bangkok, Thailand, to showcase her new record for the SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT heads of marketing for all of southeast Asia, 19-year old pop/rocker Krystal Meyers performed on the same night as multi-platinum selling Thai artist Tor+ Saksit. Meyers is currently in the studio, putting the finishing touches on her late summer 2008 release... << Full Report >> Essential recording artist Matt Maher, whose album, Empty & Beautiful released this past Tuesday (4/4/08), performed in Nashville last night on the 2097 Adore Tour. The tour plays tonight in Charlotte, N.C. and Saturday in Washington, D.C. For all upcoming tour dates visit AdoreWorship.com... << Full Report >> Casting Crowns recently shot a powerful new music video for its song “Slow Fade,” the first video from the band's blockbuster third album The Altar and The Door. Produced and directed by the Erwin Brothers, the “Slow Fade” music video was shot in Birmingham, AL., and features crashing pianos and stained glass windows complete with the heart wrenching story of a deteriorating family. The song, which features vocals from lead singer Mark Hall’s daughter Reagan, was “inspired by the spreading cancer of moral failure in the fathers of this generation,” Hall said. The video tells the story of a family slowly fading because of compromising decisions they have made. Hall adds, “As believers, we must guard our hearts and understand... << Full Report >> *Friday, April 11th, 2008* Modern rock band Red is clearly not afraid to continue to show why its debut album, End of Silence (6/6/06) is an album to be taken very seriously. At a time when most people assume the band is on its second, or third, project, Red shows further evidence that the silence truly ended on June 6, 2006, the release date of End of Silence. Still touring in support of End of Silence, Red currently boasts the following stats, ALL from its debut: “Let Go” being selected by Activision, for the videogame “Baja 1000”; “Already Over” premiering on FUSE.TV (4/4/08); a top 10 hit at R&R Active Rock Radio (“Breathe Into Me”); a GRAMMY Award nomination; a Dove Award win (and additional nominations); four number one radio singles at Christian Rock radio; “Let Go” being used by CBS in promotion spots for its hit... << Full Report >> BEC Recordings' artist Jeremy Camp is honored this week as his two current singles top the charts at AC and CHR formats. Camp's "No Matter What It Takes" grabs No. 1 at R&R's Christian CHR format as "Let It Fade" remains at the top on the R&R Christian AC Monitored and Indicator panels for the seventh week combined. "Let It Fade" is a multi-format smash as it was No. 1 at CHR in 2007. These singles mark Camp's 16th career No. 1 hits and the fifth top single from his latest project Beyond Measure (2006) making Jeremy Camp a multi-format artist with hit singles at all formats (CHR, AC, INSPO, and Rock)... << Full Report >> The UK-based, RIAA Certified Gold-selling, globally relevant band Delirious?, having released its most critically acclaimed album so far, Kingdom of Comfort, on April 1, announces its new drummer taking them forward, Paul Evans. After more than 12 years together as a band, Stew Smith let fans know in February that he would be leaving the quintet that includes lead vocalist Martin Smith, guitarist Stu G, keyboardist Tim Jupp, and bassist Jon Thatcher. Helping the band choose his replacement, Stew said, “Paul is, in my opinion, one of, if not the, best drummer in our scene... << Full Report >> Tenth Avenue North shared the stage this weekend with Christian music headliner, MercyMe. The shows were in Chicago, Ill., Appleton, Wis. and Burlington, Iowa. The Chicago date was sold-out and the 2,500 people in attendance gave Tenth Avenue North a standing ovation following its 40-minute set. Following its performance, the band signed autographs for more than an hour. In addition, the band continues an incredible run at radio this week with “Love Is Here” garnering three new AC Monitored adds including KGBI in Omaha, Neb., KCMS in Seattle, Wash., and WFSH in Atlanta. “Love is Here” also... << Full Report >> American Idol® previous finalists Phil Stacey, Mandisa and Chris Sligh; Dove Award Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant with country icon Wynonna, 19 Recordings/Jive Recording Artist Jordin Sparks; Ricky Skaggs and The Whites and Point Of Grace with Cindy Morgan are the latest performers added to the increasingly luminous line-up for the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards (www.doveawards.com) telecast, according to the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and Gospel Music Channel (GMC). Gospel and Christian music’s biggest night of the year will take place live on... << Full Report >> Avalon, Michael English, CADIA and Daniel Doss Band convene backstage at a rehearsal for the spring 2008 "We Will Stand" tour. Avalon's first headlining tour in three years, the tour kicked off March 27, 2008 and will run through May. For a complete tour itinerary, visit: www.myspace.com/standtour. See the full report for a featured photo... << Full Report >> *Thursday, April 10th, 2008* Gearing up for their first nationally-distributed CD in mid-July, Chosen/Executive/Universal Music band The Wrecking is filming a music video to coincide with the project's first radio single, "In Your Eyes," written by Peter Gabriel. The video will be produced in conjunction with Love 146, a non-profit organization dedicated to the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation. "Love146 is delighted to be working with The Wrecking on the concept and production of their upcoming video," says Andrew Zsigmond... << Full Report >> With the highly anticipated release of the third studio project last week, punk-rock foursome Hawk Nelson debuts on the Billboard Top 200 at No. 34 beating out their last release's peak position (No. 76) selling more than 18k units. Hawk Nelson Is My Friend was also the top selling new release on the Christian album chart in addition to the comprehensive chart. The album also successfully debuted on the digital store iTunes with a No. 13 debut on the Top 100 albums chart on street day and remains on that chart one week later. Also the debut single "Friend Like That" sold 25,000 digital copies up to street week on iTunes... << Full Report >> Atlanta-based rock band, Third Day was recently honored with a House Resolution by the Georgia General Assembly. Driven by Representative Amy Carter of the 175th District, House Resolution 1878 was read before the General Assembly on April 1, 2008, followed by a presentation of the Resolution to the band, who was on hand to receive this tribute. Representative Carter noted, “Third Day has represented the state of Georgia with honor and we’re very proud to recognize them with this Resolution. We congratulate the band members on their successes and wish them all the best in coming years”... << Full Report >> Fearless Now, the highly-anticipated solo debut from worship leader Sheri Carr, is set to release May 6 on Varietal Records, a part of Vineyard Music Group. The project is produced by Nathan Nockels (Chris Tomlin, Passion, Matt Redman), and features a set of twelve new songs as well as enhanced features such as chord charts for each song. “Fearless Now is a snapshot of my journey, and I’ve been humbled and blessed by the incredibly talented musicians that have contributed to this CD," said Carr. “These songs are the ups and downs of my walk with the Lord, and I trust Him to do whatever He wants with them. I’m excited to see what God has in store for this project”... << Full Report >> *Wednesday, April 9th, 2008* Grammy-nominated worship band SONICFLOOd will preview new songs from their upcoming album at the William Morris Agency luncheon during Gospel Music Week (Monday, April 21st). Scheduled for a September 2008 release on Word Distribution, the new album features a more established and introspective rock sound, coupled with the catchy hooks and passionate worship the band is known for. “This album has found us on a journey of love to the Father’s heart. He never fails to reveal more of Himself as we press in to Him through our songs of praise,” states lead singer Rick Heil. SONICFLOOd recently completed filming a 9-week video bible study... << Full Report >> Indie powerhouse pop/rock band Chasen will release its OMG Records debut Shine through the Stars on April 15, 2008. The project is the first from a newly ann