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*Thursday, May 23, 2013*

Michael W. Smith
GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Michael W. Smith announces the 2014 "Michael W. Smith & Friends Cruise" to awe-inspiring Alaska. This fan favorite event, which has sold out in previous years, will showcase a top-notch roster of entertainment, including Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, internationally renowned worship leader Darlene Zschech, Dove Award-winning trio Phillips, Craig & Dean, and comedian John Branyan. "Michael W. Smith & Friends-Alaska 2014" will set sail July 6, 2014 from Seattle, cruising Tracy Arm Fjord while making stops in Juneau...
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Holly Starr
"Don't Have Love," the recent music video from acclaimed singer/songwriter Holly Starr, has surpassed more than 500,000 YouTube views since its debut last year. Celebrating the video's success in Nashville, Starr (center) is pictured with (l-r) Keith Stancil, Artist Garden Entertainment; Christopher Stevens, "Don't Have Love" co-writer and producer; Jon Ward, music video producer; and Diana Stancil, Artist Garden Entertainment. Penned by Starr and Christopher Stevens (TobyMac, Sanctus Real)...
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Whosoever South is off to a fast start with the release of their debut album, "Goin' Home" (Pitbull Productions), which was released on May 14th via distribution partner Elevate Entertainment. In support of the release, the group is hitting the road next week on a media tour that will take them to major markets such as Toronto, Atlanta, Memphis, Little Rock, Louisville and more...
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*Wednesday, May 22, 2013*

RSJ
Singer, songwriter and actress Rebecca St. James has another acting credit to her name now, and the film is slated to hit select theaters this Fall. However, you can help it get a wider release. Check out the email below that RSJ's team sent out today about the project... "We are sharing this email from the Producers of Rebecca's new film, "A Strange Brand of Happy" Please share with your friends and help us get the word out! A few days ago my friend Jimmy asked me to send him a short, simple email about the coming theatrical release of our movie A Strange Brand of Happy...
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All Sons & Daughters
Responding to the devastating F5 tornado that raged through Moore, OK this week causing significant loss of life and property, Integrity Music's Franklin, TN-based worship duo All Sons & Daughters are donating all proceeds from their Songs for Oklahoma EP that is available now through Noisetrade.com. Featuring the songs "Give Me Jesus," "Reason To Sing" and "Your Glory - Nothing But The Blood," 100% of the proceeds/tips received for the EP through Noisetrade will go to Convoy of Hope, which is sending relief teams to Moore, OK...
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Amy Grant
On the heels of receiving some of the best reviews of her 30+ year career, six time GRAMMY® winner Amy Grant has even more to celebrate as her first full length album in 10 years, How Mercy Looks From Here, has garnered her a No. 1 debut on Christian SoundScan and a No. 12 debut on the Billboard 200, scanning over 26,000 units. "Amy Grant has delivered a beautiful record of compelling songs that document her life experiences over the past decade since her last studio record," remarked Peter York...
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Warr Acres
Without a doubt we are all in shock on the devastation that happened to Oklahoma but as the shock starts sit in there are many people helping. Oklahoma band, Warr Acres is no different. While most bands don't live in the area, the worship team of Victory Church has been directly affected by the tragedy. They are right in the middle of it. The pastor of Victory Church, Mark Crow, released this statement today: "Thanks for reaching out to our city and to us. This disaster is by far the craziest thing I've had to deal with as a pastor...
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Sandi Patty
Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian music superstar Sandi Patty will come back home to Indiana to sing the national anthem before the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This will be the sixth time Patty will sing "The Star Spangled Banner" before the world's most prestigious auto race, more than any other individual performer. Patty, a former longtime resident of Anderson, Ind., previously sang the national anthem in 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991 and 1992...
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Hembot Recordings will release TODDZERO's (formerly ToddO) first full-length album, "Kid Heart," on June 4th. The project will be available for a limited time as a free download at TODDZERO.com, and physical CD's will be available there for purchase. The album will also be available at iTunes and Amazon.com. With A&R and development assistance from former Capitol Records A&R head Loren Israel (Neon Trees, Plain White Ts, Jimmy Eat World), TODDZERO wrote and produced the majority of the project in his Los Angeles studio. Lee Bridges (MercyMe, Newsboys, Chris Tomlin) mixed the sessions and Hans DeKline (Snoop Dogg) handled mastering...
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Chris Tomlin
GRAMMY® winner and multi-platinum recording artist Chris Tomlin just completed the most successful tour of his 13 year career, with his spring 2013 “Burning Lights Tour” not only seeing a 53% increase in average show attendance above his 2011-2012 tour, but also selling out 25 of its shows, including major U.S. markets like New York, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago. Additionally, Houston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and Seattle each saw ticket sales in excess of 10,000...
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*Tuesday, May 21, 2013*

toby
All eyes will be tuned into ABC's The View this Friday, May 24 (11 AM EST, 10 AM PST/CST) as six-time GRAMMY® winner, TobyMac makes his second appearance in less than 13 months on the popular morning show. TobyMac returns to perform his hook-savvy No. 1 hit, "Me Without You," from his Billboard Top 200 No. 1 album EYE ON IT. Adding to the project's continued momentum is this week's Billboard Music Awards for "Top Christian Album." TobyMac also garnered a second win in the category of "Top Christian Artist." Sunday night's honors add to TobyMac's impressive streak of winning at every major award show he has been nominated for this season - GRAMMY® Awards, American Music Awards, Australian Music Awards...
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Gotee Records has signed acclaimed singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson to an exclusive recording agreement. A native of the Pacific Northwest and resident of Boise, Idaho, he has been a full-time touring artist for the past two years. Stevenson's debut single on Gotee, "Holding Nothing Back," is available today at all digital outlets, such as iTunes and AmazonMP3. The single was sent to Christian AC and Hot AC/CHR radio yesterday with an add date of June 21. The song was written by Stevenson, Jamie Moore and Toby McKeehan, produced by Jamie Moore (TobyMac, Andy Grammer), and mixed by Christopher Stevens (Jamie Grace, Sanctus Real)...
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David Crowder Band
The last David Crowder*Band album, Give Us Rest (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]), debuted as the No. 2 record in the country and marked the highest selling debut for the band. Paired with an epic final performance at the Passion 2012 Conference, the release was the denouement to an impactful, multi-decade career. Now, fans of the David Crowder*Band can cherish their career in full with the release of the first DC*B Greatest Hits, All This For A King: The Essential Collection, today, May 21...
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*Monday, May 20, 2013*

Show Hope
On Sunday, May 26, thousands of Show Hope grant families, sponsors, and supporters will gather for an anniversary concert in Nashville to celebrate 10 years of growing the movement to care for orphans. Now, we're thrilled to bring this amazing event direct to YOUR living room! Show Hope will be webcasting an unprecedented line-up of renowned artists who have played critical roles in the lives of orphans and adoptive families across the globe. They anticipate an evening full of worship, jaw-dropping testimonies of God's amazing miracles...
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Mark Schultz
Platinum selling artist Mark Schultz is a true testament of All Things Possible. The multi-award winner recently wrapped up his "All Things Possible" Tour, visiting over 20 cities and selling out shows all across the country. The tour's namesake is from Schultz' latest project, which includes his hit No. 1 title track song. Following up the success of "All Things Possible" is the release of his latest single "I Gave Up." The song just recently hit radio and is an honest confession of letting go of the trivial things of this world. In March 2014, Schultz will embark on his second cruise event...
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IMMERSE, the Gospel Music Association's Music Training Experience, is pleased to announce two new scholarship opportunities including the "Music Makes" scholarships to attend the upcoming IMMERSE event, and a second that will be awarded to three winners who are registered for the reVIEWyou track. As the event nears, more artists are being announced as performers and hosts, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees. The Gospel Music Association is accepting applications for their "Music Makes" scholarship program...
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Steve Hare's debut album, Heart Like Your Own was released last week and debuted on the Billboard Christian Chart at #4 and Billboard Top 200 at #92. The album, which was produced by Dove Award nominated producer Seth Mosley (Newsboys, Hawk Nelson, MercyMe), is a eclectic pop album chalked full of hope and love. This project includes writers like Chris Sligh (American Idol), Manwell Reyes (Group 1 Crew) and Beckah Shae. If you haven't had a chance to pick up your copy head on over to iTunes...
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*Friday, May 17, 2013*

Carman
Inspired by tens of thousands of fans encouraging him after doctors told him he had three to five years to live following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Christian music pioneer Carman launched a Kickstarter campaign April 19 with the goal to raise $200,000 for his first new album and music video in over 10 years. Remarkably, Carman not only reached his goal in 25 days, but also exceeded that goal, raising over $233,000 so far, making this the second most funded music project ever on Kickstarter, the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. With 32 days left before the campaign ends June 18, Carman fans are continuing to push closer to making this the No. 1 most funded music project on Kickstarter...
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Jason Castro
On May 13, Word Entertainment's Jason Castro commenced shooting for "The Perfect Summer" in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The singer/songwriter has a role as a surf shop owner named Cody in "The Perfect Summer" which is due to premiere on GMC later this year. Castro, whose current single "Rise To You" is at radio now, can also be seen throughout the country with the Sidewalk Prophets this month and with Ryan Cabrera and Deleasa next month. For further information and a complete listing of tour dates, please visit www.jasoncastro.com...
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The world’s largest tour (first quarter) for the third consecutive year, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, concluded earlier this spring with one of its most significant milestones to date: more than 178,500 people responded to the Gospel during the 44-city outing. Featured speaker Nick Hall, founder of the PULSE Movement...
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Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave, one of the top 10 most played artists at Christian radio over the past decade, released their third single, "The Only Name," from their album Love Come to Life to radio today. The album's second single, "Redeemed," is the most successful track of their career spending 12 weeks at No. 1 on Christian radio charts, selling over 250,000 units and receiving numerous prestigious nominations for Christian music's "Song of the Year." This Sunday, Big Daddy Weave's "Redeemed" is nominated for "Christian Song of the Year" at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards...
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*Thursday, May 16, 2013*

Show Hope
Show Hope's Red Bus Project (www.redbusproject.org) set out in the spring of 2013 on their third college campus engagement campaign. Visiting over 25 universities in the southeast and enlisting the help of thousands of volunteers, the revolutionary effort engaged and educated tens of thousands of college students on the importance of adoption. Show Hope's Red Bus Project has spread their message to over 177,000 students on university campuses everywhere and continues to initiate discussion between the students today. To date, the campaign has raised nearly $50,000 towards providing families Show Hope adoption grants, which connect orphans with their forever families...
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Southern California juggernauts IMPENDING DOOM have entered The Machine Shop (SUICIDE SILENCE, LAMB OF GOD) in Belleville, NJ this week to start working on their next LP with producer Will Putney. Bass player David Sittig weighs in on where the band stands in the process: "The material is our best and heaviest work without a doubt. The chemistry between the five of us this time has been different and very unique. Our original guitarist Manny Contreras...
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*Wednesday, May 15, 2013*

Hillsong LIVE will release their 22nd live-recorded album, Glorious Ruins, on July 2. Recorded for the first time live in two locations - London, England and Sydney, Australia - Glorious Ruins is consistent with Hillsong's passion to resource the church around the globe. The live album offers the church a new era of worship anthems that will cross multiple denominational and cultural boundaries. "Ruins can speak of crushing defeat or perhaps of something abandoned, but the good news today is that the ruins come to life," explains Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church Brian Houston...
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Following breakout success on the top-ranked Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular, Curb pop/rock sibling trio OBB is poised for its national radio debut this summer, in addition to multiple high-profile appearances around the country. Playing to capacity audiences totaling more than half a million people during Winter Jam-the #1 tour in the world for the first quarter-OBB introduced selections from their critically-acclaimed debut EP. The eponymous project features the first single, "Come On Home...
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*Tuesday, May 14, 2013*

Skillet
Skillet have just released the title track off their forthcoming album, Rise, which is available June 25th. The song "Rise" is part of the band's first ever concept album, as singer John Cooper explains, "The narrative idea happened after we had 10 or 11 of the songs chosen. As we recorded them, we started to realize that there was something going on - that the album was really telling a story. Realizing that, I knew we needed to make it as powerful as we could." The title track is available on iTunes now...
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Amy Grant
The foundation behind Amy Grant's first full-length studio album in 10 years came from some advice given to her by her late mother - "sing something that matters." The six-time GRAMMY® Award winner, who releases her 18th studio album today, May 14 is dedicating How Mercy Looks From Here to her mother and drawing from some of her favorite singers and songwriters in what critics are calling her most impactful release to date. The impressive array of talent includes Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Will Hoge, Carole King, Eric Paslay and James Taylor...
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for King & Country
Saturday night was a momentous occasion as critically-acclaimed duo for KING & COUNTRY played before a sold-out crowd for KSBJ's 30th Anniversary Concert. The celebration, which also featured performances by Chris August, Francesca Battistelli, Steven Curtis Chapman, Family Force 5, Amy Grant, MercyMe and Switchfoot, took place at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Spring, TX. Immediately following the event, for KING & COUNTRY's debut album, Crave, vaulted back into the Top 10 on iTunes' Christian Albums chart 64 weeks after its release. Their current single, "Middle of Your Heart," climbed to No. 12 at AC Indicator and No. 5 at Hot AC/CHR...
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Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriters and worship leaders Aaron & Amanda Crabb appeared Friday on FOXNews.com/Live's "Spirited Debate." Interviewed from San Antonio by FOX News Channel religion correspondent Lauren Green in New York, the duo discussed their recently released, critically-acclaimed fourth recording, Mercy (Difference Media/Capitol Christian Distribution). During the segment, the couple also gave a special acoustic performance of "If I'm Guilty." Featured on Mercy, the song was co-penned by Aaron's father, award-winning songwriter Gerald Crabb, along with Tony Wood and Don Poythress...
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Tyscot Music + Entertainment is pleased to announce the signing of award-winning Gospel artist JAVEN. His upcoming live album, "Worship in the Now," will be released on May 21st, features guest appearances by Damita, Marvin Winans, Jr., The Campbell Family, Jonathan Nelson and LaRue Howard. "Praise and Worship music is one of the cornerstones of adoring and honoring our God, a joyful celebration of congregational singing," said Bryant S. Scott, President of Tyscot. "We signed JAVEN as we truly believe it's his time to help the nation & the world, Worship In The Now!...
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*Friday, May 10, 2013*

Matt Redman
The reasons to celebrate continue to add up for sixstepsrecords' acclaimed worship leader Matt Redman. This year alone, Redman's powerful single "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" has been certified Digital Gold by the RIAA, earned two GRAMMY® awards and is nominated for K-LOVE Fan Awards' "Song of The Year." The song is also up for "Top Christian Song" at the Billboard Music Awards, one of two nods for Redman for the award show. Adding...
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This week, Word Records' new band Everfound launched a campaign leading up to the July 16 release of their Word Entertainment self-titled debut album. They are asking fans via their website, www.everfoundmusic.com, to vote on which track from their new album they would like to "unlock" next. They can click on the titles to hear 30 second clips. Then, fans just need to tweet using the hashtag and song title (ex. #NeverBeyondRepair) to vote for the next song to be unlocked...
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Raucous, folk-rock worshippers Rend Collective Experiment are known for pushing artistic boundaries, daring the faithful to re-imagine worship and community. Inviting their Facebook and Twitter community to join them to record vocals live outdoors (around a campfire) on Ballyholme Beach in Northern Ireland, the band released the resulting 12-track album, Campfire, amidst wide acclaim Jan. 29. Remarkably, over three months since its release, the album has for the first time on May 6 hit the No. 1 position on the...
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*Thursday, May 9, 2013*

SCC
Even though he just released a new Christmas album (Joy) in October and a brand new hymns/roots project in March (Deep Roots), Steven Curtis Chapman is already back in the studio working on a brand new album. Today, his web team released the above photo and announced, "Steven has been meeting with his producer to go over a bunch of BRAND NEW SONGS in preparation for a BRAND NEW ALBUM! We hope you are as excited about this as we are! Work has just begun on this project so stay tuned for a release date and more details in the coming months...
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Skillet
Two-time GRAMMY® nominated rock band SKILLET drew in a packed out crowd at Warner Music Nashville on Tuesday, May 7 to debut music from their highly anticipated new album RISE. Joining the platinum-selling rock quartet for the event was renowned producer Howard Benson and a few of their label friends including Atlantic Records’ EVP and Head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg and Word Entertainment’s President & CEO, Rod Riley. Band members John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Jen Ledger and Seth Morrison shared behind the scenes footage from the making of the new studio album and a colorful Q&A with the group hosted by Ganbarg...
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Matthew West
Matthew West, a four-time GRAMMY® nominee heralded by the New York Times as a “vivid and compelling songwriter,” celebrates the distinguished honor of being named ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year at this past Monday night’s ASCAP Christian Music Awards. As a veteran recipient of ASCAP’s Christian Music Song of the Year, West’s career highlights boast four No. 1 hits along with songwriter credits including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diamond Rio and more. The award comes off the heels of West’s nomination in the first ever K-LOVE Fan Awards...
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BEC Recordings is set to release the first recording from the band Shine Bright Baby. The national debut disc from the worshipful electronic rockers, titled Dreamers, is set to release July 23. The foursome comprising Shine Bright Baby - Emily Irene on vocals, guitarist Nathan Fertig, Joshua Fink on keys, guitars and vocals, and Karl Wendel on drums - each hail from Orrville, Ohio. Their unique band name comes from Philippians 2, which, shares Joshua, "Talks about shining brightly for the Lord, but we wanted to take what that verse said and apply it to the band's mission and what we stood for. Emily wanted it to be more fun and playful, so she tacked...
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Earlier this year, Mars Hill Music entered into a partnership with Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings to share the variety of worship bands from Mars Hill Church. The second full-length release from this partnership will be from Ghost Ship, which finds its home in the new Mars Hill Downtown building in Seattle. The folk-rock worship band will release their full-length album, The Good King, on June 11. Click here to see and exclusive preview video from the Ghost Ship's release...
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As most fans of As I Lay Dying already know, lead vocalist Tim Lambesis was arrested this week for allegedly hiring a third party in a plot to murder his wife. We decided to wait until the band themselves issued a response before posting anything on JFH. Last night, Tim's fellow As I Lay Dying broke silence about the accusations and had this to say: "To our fans, As we post this, the legal process is taking its course and we have no more information than you do. There are many unanswered questions, and the situation will become clearer in the coming days and weeks. We'll keep you informed as best we can...
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*Wednesday, May 8, 2013*

Phil Keaggy
Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Phil Keaggy was honored in front of an invitation-only audience of industry peers when he received the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award in recognition of his outstanding career achievements. The ceremony was held May 6 during the 35th Annual Christian Music Awards at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn. The event also honored the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP's most-performed Christian songs of the past year...
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Finding Favour
Finding Favour won't 'slip on by' as the emerging act celebrates their self-titled debut release to a slew of praise. The project, which released this week on May 7 at Christian retailers, boasts soul-shaking anthems and powerful ballads such as their emotional lead song, "Slip On By." The band's foot-stomping track, "Shake The World" will impact radio next month. The band is currently on the road with Building 429 and Rhett Walker Band...
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*Tuesday, May 7, 2013*

Carman
With 16 RIAA Certified Platinum and Gold albums and videos, over 10 million albums sold and attendance records for the largest solo Christian concerts in history, Carman plans to record an album and video of all new music for the first time in over 10-years. Remarkably, it was a death sentence by doctors that paradoxically revived this entertainer's creative spirit through his fans. In March of this year, singer, songwriter and television/film actor/writer Carman was diagnosed with terminal, multiple myeloma cancer, a cancer of the blood that affects the body's bone marrow...
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For Today
For Today's digital documentary film Prevailer is out today nationwide- iTunes Store HERE. Prevailer features a 90 plus minute film about the band from their humble beginnings to sharing the stage worldwide. Live footage was filmed from the band's full summer spent on the 2012 Van's Warped Tour as well as from their 2012 Fight the Silence headline tour. The movie also features many of the band's official music videos...
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Rapture Ruckus
Brad Dring and Rapture Ruckus have launched an all-new "In Crowd" IndieGoGo campaign. Dring announced today, "If we reach our target of $15,000 on our IN CROWD music video project, then Solomon Olds (lead singer for Family Force 5) has agreed to get on the track and video for the first ever FF5 & Rapture Ruckus collaboration. Yuuuus. We got 12 days left to get it done, with your help we know we can do it. Follow the link below, pledge, buy a perk and help us spread the word. Remember if we don't hit the target then we get nothing :( Don't leave us hanging to the last minute guys! Here is the IN CROWD fan-funding page: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rapture-ruckus-in-crowd-music-video...
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Word Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of "He Is With Us," the debut single from husband-wife duo Love & The Outcome. The song is now available at iTunes here and goes for radio adds on May 10. "He Is With Us" is the first release off Love & The Outcome's forthcoming self-titled debut album. Co-written by vocalist Jodi King, her husband, bass player Chris Rademaker and the song's producer Seth Mosley (Newsboys)...
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*Monday, May 6, 2013*

Aaron Shust
Aaron Shust has been busy on radio promotional tours with Centricity Music's Director of Radio Promotion, Kris Love. The tour is in support of Shust's new single, God of Brilliant Lights that is going for adds this week. The new single is from Shust's upcoming project, Morning Rises, which releases July 16, 2013. The road trip has taken Shust and Love to multiple markets and radio stations that include; WCSG, WAYG, and WJQK/Grand Rapids, MI; WHPZ and WFRN, South Bend, IN; K-LOVE; WONU, Chicagoland/Indianapolis, IN; WQME Indianapolis, IN. Shust just ended his run with Mark Schultz...
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MercyMe
On the heels of wrapping "The Rock & Worship Roadshow" this spring, multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe is once again celebrating several nominations for the upcoming Billboard Music Award show and K-LOVE Fan Awards. Airing on Sunday, May 19 on ABC (8/7 p.m. CT), the Billboard Music Awards will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where MercyMe has been nominated in the Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Album (The Hurt & The Healer) categories. Subsequently, MercyMe received...
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Michael W. Smith
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), widely recognized as the world's premier songwriting event, recently announced its 2012 winners. Out of over 20,000 entries from 119 different countries, Gospel/Christian artists and songwriters Alan Thomas, Derek Henbest, Phil Wickham, Joseph Pfeifer and Jimmy Robeson have earned First, Second, and Third Place wins in the Gospel/Christian category. A historically competitive category within ISC, the Gospel/Christian category boasts an impressive list of judges including respected artists such as Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Matt Thiesson of Relient K, and many more. In addition to celebrity artists, ISC judges also included seven record label presidents as well as other industry leaders, offering songwriters the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by influential decision-makers...
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*Friday, May 3, 2013*

Esterlyn
Last week, pop rock worship band Esterlyn had their trailer stolen while on tour with about $25,000 worth of gear and merch inside. The band really needs financial support to get back on their feet and former band member Ryan Tomlinson has launched a campaign on FundRazr.com to help raise funds for the band. Check out Ryan's letter below and visit Esterlyn's FundRazr.com page for more details on how to give...
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Leigh Nash
Nashville-based recording artists will come together on Sunday, May 12th at Music City's 3rd & Lindsley concert venue for "Music City Unites!" - A benefit concert to raise funds for the victims of the Boston Marathon bomb attack. Artists confirmed to appear include Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer), Collin Raye, Lee Roy Parnell, Gary Chapman, Trae Edwards, Wes Harllee and more to be announced...
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Shane and Shane
Shane & Shane shares the meaning behind its debut radio single "That's How You Forgive," from the duo's May 14 Fair Trade Services release, Bring Your Nothing: "This song is a simple doxology of sorts, a meditation on Psalm 145. 'The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love' (v 8). 'The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those...
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The Devil Wears Prada
Alliance Festival is an annual Christian charity benefit festival, taking place on August 3rd 2013. The event will take place in McDonald, PA a small town just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Orchestrated by college student Ryan Babirad, Alliance Festival is designed to ignite a positive impact throughout the region through music, entertainment, community, and all to aid a great cause...
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Brandon Heath
Nashville's own five-time GRAMMY nominated, singer/ songwriter Brandon Heath along with highly-acclaimed songwriter and Dove-winning Producer of the Year, Jason Ingram will once again hold their annual "Love Your Neighbor" benefit show to raise funds for a specific need in the local community. Hosted by Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tenn., this year's event will be Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Donations will be collected during the free show and all proceeds will go to New Hope Academy...
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*Thursday, May 2, 2013*

Falling Up
Former BEC Recordings rock band Falling Up has been working on two new projects for the past year and now they're asking for fan support via Kickstarter to get CD copies of the albums Hours and Midnight On Earthship printed up. As opposed to most ambitious Kickstarter campaigns, Falling Up is only asking for the humble $2,000 needed to print the projects, and they're already halfway there. However, the band hopes to raise more in order to have new band photos taken, a new song added, and finally, a music video produced...
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Sparrow Records is excited to announce that they have signed Soulfire Revolution! Fans of Hillsong UNITED, Delirious? and Jesus Culture will find much to love about the music and heart of this latest signing. Soulfire Revolution is not just a band. As part of MCI church in Bogota, Colombia where they have more than 200,000 members, Soulfire Revolution is part of a ministry founded on loving God and following in His steps...
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Phil Keaggy
Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Phil Keaggy will be honored with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award in recognition of his extraordinary career achievements. The ceremony will take place May 6 during the 35th Annual Christian Music Awards being held at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tenn. The invitation-only gala will also honor the songwriters and publishers...
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*Wednesday, May 1, 2013*

Tim Timmons
This week, Reunion Records announces the signing of California-based worship leader, songwriter and blogger Tim Timmons to its roster of award-winning artists. Timmons previously served as a worship leader for 15 years at Mariners Church in Irvine, Calif., while also performing at conferences and churches across the country. Living with cancer for the last 12 years, the 36 year-old, happily-married father of four brings a unique perspective to his music with transparent lyrics and a voice that is both earnest and compelling. His debut album titled Cast My Cares releases June 4...
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Holly Starr
“Through My Father’s Eyes,” the latest single from acclaimed singer/songwriter Holly Starr, is rapidly climbing radio charts as the song’s official music video is set to premier next week. Featured on Starr’s 2012 critically-praised Focus, “Through My Father’s Eyes” was penned by the artist along with Chuck Butler (Royal Tailor, Group 1 Crew) and Juan Otero (Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline), while the video was directed by Stephen Byrum of Fearless Productions...
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Amy Grant
In support of her first full length album in 10 years, Amy Grant celebrated at a launch party yesterday, April 30, for her forthcoming release of How Mercy Looks From Here (May 14) with a little help from her friends. Among the guests at the event – which was hosted at the ASCAP offices in Nashville, Tenn. – were friends, family and songwriters on the project as well as Amy’s label family, Capitol Christian Music Group...
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K-Love
K-LOVE, the leading Christian radio network with a weekly listenership of over 13 million people, is bringing the first ever fan-voted award show in Christian music history to Nashville. The K-LOVE Fan Awards will be held on Saturday, June 1st at 7:30pm at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Starting today through May 31 fans can vote for their favorite nominees at www.KLOVEFanAwards.com or on Facebook in categories celebrating artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with...
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Strong advance buzz for Whosoever South's debut album, "Goin' Home" (Pitbull Productions), has led to expanded distribution through Elevate Entertainment and a new management deal with Nashville-based Michael Smith & Associates. "Goin' Home" will be available everywhere music is sold on May 14th. It was no surprise that Whosoever South's unique blend of country and hip hop quickly caught the attention of many industry insiders. Within days...
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Now available for limited time only, Jonathan Thulin's newest hit single "Dead Come To Life (Feat. Charmaine)" is available for free download at Air1.com. With the single now breaking the top 30 on the Hot AC / CHR charts, this song and album are a definite must-have for your iTunes library. To get your free copy of "Dead Come To Life (Feat. Charmaine)" simply click on the link below and then click on the...
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*Tuesday, April 30, 2013*

The Devil Wears Prada
Intensity Music Fest is a Christian based annual Radio and Press Showcase taking place on August 4th 2013, in the heart of the greater Washington, DC area. The first annual Festival will be benefiting numerous Charities and Non-Profit Organizations, including SYKE, a Virginia based non-profit that fights for a smoke free music scene. Intensity Music Fest is an Artist Showcase highlighting some of the top Christian Post-Hardcore and Metal Bands in music today. The showcase allows bands to play not only in front of fans, but in front of extended radio and press that have gathered...
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Sanctus Real
It has been announced that GRAMMY-nominated and Dove award-winning band Sanctus Real is featured in this year's National Day of Prayer campaign with their single "Pray," a song from their latest project Run (Sparrow Records). The song is currently being used to further promote The 2013 National Day of Prayer, which is this Thursday, May 2nd. Explaining the message behind "Pray," Sanctus Real's Matt Hammitt recently shared, "We wrote the song 'Pray' because these...
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House Of Heroes
Gotee Records band House of Heroes releases 19-song compilation album titled The Knock-Down Drag-Outs today. The album features new songs, b-sides, covers, remixes, acoustic versions and more. You can download the album at iTunes and AmazonMP3 or stream it on Spotify at http://spoti.fi/YaXy9M. Physical copies will be available exclusively at the band's shows and at gotee.com/store...
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Integrity Music announces the May 14, North American release of three Vineyard Records UK projects, including the new studio album The Fire featuring worship leader Samuel Lane. The first Vineyard Records UK album to be recorded outside the United Kingdom and the first to be recorded in a studio,The Fire was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Emmy Award winner Bobby Hartry (Jeremy Riddle) who also plays acoustic and electric guitar, glockenspiel, bells and banjo on the project. Other guest musicians include Jonathan Ahrens...
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*Monday, April 29, 2013*

FiF
Back from the dead ska band Five Iron Frenzy has announced a new event for fans that's being scheduled for August 15-18, 2013 in Denver, CO. Called "Frenzy Con 2013," the band had this to say about the event... "It's hard to believe that an entire year has passed since we gathered to rock together at Casselman's for the reunion show. It seems like almost yesterday! And last year's Kickstarter weekend was so much more than just about going to a concert; it was a family reunion...
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Former Solid State Records metal band Oh, Sleeper is on their own now and are asking fans for help in releasing their next batch of songs. They've started an IndieGoGo campaign to raise $30,000 for the production of the EP and to repair their van and trailer for traveling. Check out the details below... "OH, SLEEPER will record and release a brand new EP this summer while getting some much needed repairs to their van and trailer in order to stay on the road!...
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Yancy, Christian music's reigning Queen of Diversity, takes a bit of a departure with her upcoming album, "Roots for the Journey," which is due May 21st from Elevate Entertainment. Unlike the pre-teen targeted CD/DVD release "Jesus Music Box" which released last month, "Roots for the Journey" is focused squarely on the adults. Inspired to extend her musical influence to the parents and church leaders her children focused-music has equipped over the years, Yancy's new adult-focused modern worship album started as a scripture-based...
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Silverline
The guys in Silverline have been quite the busy band. They just released their new album, Lights Out to rave reviews, their single, "Lights Out" has been a #1 Rock radio single and now the guys have their own reality show. So what's next for the guys? How about a new radio single and new headline and festival dates? Youtube slide link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v34QBthqFyg << Full Report >>
John Elefante is back with a new solo album, titled "On My Way to the Sun." Produced by Elefante, the 10-track album is due May 7th from Kingheir Music, Elevate Entertainment and Syntax Distribution. The 4X GRAMMY Award winner and 5X Dove Award winner is best known for his time as the lead vocalist for the multi-platinum rock outfit Kansas. And fans will be delighted to find that the opening track, "This Is How The Story Goes," reunites Elefante with former Kansas bandmates Rich Williams and David Ragsdale...
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Katie Heath, a singer-songwriter in Nashville, is launching a campaign to raise money for the victims of the bombings in Boston and their families. Originally from the East Coast, this tragedy hit close to home for Katie. She was inspired to pen the song "Already Won" by the strength, courage, and goodness demonstrated by so many people in the face of sorrow and destruction. Now Katie wants to be a part of the recovery process and bring a message of hope to everyone who listens to her song...
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Songwriters Chris McClarney and Anthony Skinner were recently honored for their song "Your Love Never Fails," which took the No. 1 chart position at Christian Hit Radio (CHR) as performed by the Newsboys. The song, which was first popularized by Jesus Culture on their CD/DVD titled Your Love Never Fails, has received over 11 million combined views on Youtube. Shown (left-right) presenting Skinner and McClarney with plaques commemorating the song's success...
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Pastor and award winning recording artist Wess Morgan will be a featured performer on Praise the Lord's live Spring Praise-A-Thon airing on TBN from April 29th - May 2nd at 6pm-9pm EST. Taking place at the Church of All Nations in Orlando FL and hosted by Jan Crouch, Wess will be accompanied by other special guests including Rod Parsley, Jesse Duplantis, Steve Munsey, Jamal Bryant, Jonathan Miller, Jonathan McKnight, Clarence McClendon, Donnie McClurkin, Crabb Family, Karen Wheaton and Holy Land Experience Singers...
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*Friday, April 26, 2013*

Meredith Andrews
Two-time Dove Award-winner Meredith Andrews releases her latest single, "Strong God," to radio today. The track, originally by Desperation Band, marks the second single from her critically-acclaimed third studio album Worth It All. The album's lead single, "Not for a Moment (After All)," climbed to No. 4 on Billboard's Christian Soft AC / Inspirational chart. Radio versions of both singles are available for purchase at iTunes...
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Building429
Building 429 is sending a special thank you to all of its fans to celebrate on "4/29" (Monday, April 29). The band will be streaming the complete new album, We Won't Be Shaken, for one day only on its website, www.Building429.com. It's a sneak peek of the new project that releases June 4 and the group's way of saying thank you to all of the fans who have shown such incredible support over the years. Fans across the country are getting a chance to hear the new music live with Building 429's headlining spring "Give Me Jesus" Tour...
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*Thursday, April 25, 2013*

toby
Tobymac's driving chart topper "Unstoppable" is the featured closing song in Walden Media, ARC Entertainment and Meteor 17's forthcoming full-length movie "Space Warriors" starring Dermot Mulroney, Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino, Josh Lucas, Thomas Horn ("Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close") and Danny Glover. The film is directed by Sean McNamara ("Soul Surfer"), produced by Jason Netter and Executive Produced by Spencer Proffer and Trevor Drinkwater. In addition to its theatrical release on April 26, "Space Warriors" will also make its World Television debut as part of the Walden Family Theater series on Hallmark Channel, Friday, May 31 at 8pm ET/PT and 7pm CT...
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Chonda Pierce
When you think of the South you may have visions of sweet tea, Country music, Goo Goo Clusters or an incredibly popular TV show. Enter Nashville native Chonda Pierce, whose cheerful, unpretentious Southern charm, musical talent and laser-sharp wit has garnered laughs and fans across the country. Click here for a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80gBwzOgwEo Chonda launched her recent comedy tour "Girl Talk" on April 4 and earlier this week announced...
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Reach Records hip hop artist Andy Mineo's debut album Heroes for Sale dominated the charts last week, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian and Gospel Charts, No. 11 on the overall Top 200, No. 2 on the Indie Album and No. 4 on the Rap Album Chart. Additionally, the record took the No. 3 spot at iTunes ® Overall Album and Hip Hop Chart, proving to be an audience favorite. Fans and critics alike are singing Mineo's praises about the 16-track record...
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Humble Beast is honored to announce our new partnership with Eshon Burgundy. Over the last few months, Humble Beast has had the privelge of getting to know Eshon Burgundy and his unique heart for ministry. Its very rare to find someone so talented with such a Christ centered, humble and service oriented posture. His philosophy of ministry and commitment to radical generousity makes him the perfect fit for Humble Beast. You can welcome Eshon Burgundy to Humble Beast by following him on any of his social networks and saying hello...
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for King & Country
for KING & COUNTRY's momentous year continues with the release of Christian hip-hop artist Andy Mineo's No. 1 charting debut album Heroes for Sale which features the Aussie duo on "Caught Dreaming." Their own debut album, Crave, which iTunes named 2012's "Breakthrough Christian & Gospel Album of the Year," continues to make noteworthy strides over a year after its release. Crave is currently in the Top 20 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart and in March it climbed to No. 2 on iTunes' Christian & Gospel chart. for KING & COUNTRY's current single, "Middle of Your Heart," jumped into the Top 20 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart and hit the No. 3 spot on Hot AC/CHR chart...
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Robbie Seay Band
#SongsForWest, 45 selections from a diverse lineup of acclaimed singer/songwriters, is now available for free download via Noisetrade, with tips benefitting the Baylor University West Relief Fund. Organized by recording artists Robbie Seay and Luke Brawner following the April 17 explosion in West, Texas, #SongsForWest features contributions from Chris August, Shane & Shane, All Sons & Daughters, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken, Andrew Osenga, Charlie Hall, Shaun Groves, Andrew Ripp, Matthew Mayfield and the Blue Cut Robbery, Poor Rich Folk (with Dan Haseltine), Seay, and Brawner, among many others...
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*Wednesday, April 24, 2013*

Building429
Billboard Magazine has announced the nominations for the upcoming 2013 Billboard Music Awards show next month, and Building 429 is nominated for Top Christian Song with its major hit, "Where I Belong." This marks the second time that the group and song have been recognized by Billboard Magazine, as Where I Belong was named 2012 Christian Song of the Year by the publication, and the single was the longest No. 1 song in the history of Billboard's NCA Chart. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will take place at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sunday, May 19 and will air live on the ABC Television Network at 8:00 pm EDT...
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SCC
Show Hope™, a nonprofit orphan care ministry founded by GRAMMY® award winning Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, announces the addition of world-renown Christian music artists to commemorate its 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in Nashville, Tenn. Grammy Award winning group and Billboard Chart toppers Casting Crowns, Grammy Award winning band Audio Adrenaline and Grammy and Dove Award winner Laura Story will join the lineup during Show Hope's Celebration concert on Sunday evening, May 26 alongside Andrew Peterson, Geoff Moore and Steven Curtis Chapman...
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*Tuesday, April 23, 2013*

All Sons & Daughters
Following four critically acclaimed projects, the Franklin, TN-based worship duo All Sons & Daughters release its first live, full-length recording, LIVE, today from Integrity Music. Receiving widespread critical acclaim, the CD/DVD was recorded in the chapel at Oceanway Studios in Nashville and features members Leslie Jordan and David Leonard sharing their best-loved songs, such as "All The Poor and Powerless" and "Reason to Sing," as well as new songs, all delivered in a congregationally-friendly, organic worship setting. Debuting the new music for the first time at a packed out DVD screening event at the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin...
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The first full-length solo debut from Martin Smith, God's Great Dance Floor, Step 01, releases today (April 23) amidst five-star acclaim and immediately hits the No. 1 position on the iTunes® Christian & Gospel chart. Born out of a reinvigorated season of living in community with everyday believers, Martin's God's Great Dance Floor, Step 01, is a collection of personal revival songs from the former Delirious? frontman, co-founder and primary songwriter...
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Famed European metal band, Extol, has just announced the release of their first new album in 8 years. This highly anticipated collaboration with Jens Bogren of Opeth will be released June 25 stateside on Facedown Records. Listen to "Open the Gates", the first single from the self titled album. Extol came into existence in the early 90´s during a period of time when heavy metal was commercially dead. Parallel to the emerging Norwegian underground black metal scene, and in a time when hard music was...
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Matt Redman
sixstepsrecords' Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin have been honored with three Billboard Music Award nominations for the 2013 award show. The worship leaders are both nominated for the Top Christian Artist category. Additionally, Redman's No. 1 award-winning anthem "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" is nominated for Top Christian Song. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air live on Sunday, May 19 beginning at 8/7c on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Matt Redman's song "10,000 Reasons...
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John Schlitt
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Dove and Grammy Award winner John Schlitt partners again with his fans for his newest musical project, an as-yet untitled Christmas CD. The legendary vocalist is teaming with supporters in an innovative approach to fund the new album through Kickstarter, a popular "crowd-funding" platform for creative projects. "For the past few years, my fans have heard me talk about making a Christmas album," Schlitt says. "The time for talking is over-THIS is the year!...
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Aaron Shust
Morning Rises, Aaron Shust's second album for Centricity Music, is scheduled to be released July 16, 2013, with God of Brilliant Lights, the first single from the project, going for adds at radio on April 26th. Acclaimed producer, Ed Cash, helped Shust deliver another very strong and focused project, delivering worship songs that glorify and lift up the name of Christ. The album marks the first time that Shust has used his touring band as the studio musicians, translating into performances that audiences will hear at his concerts across the country. The project is very uplifting...
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The verdict is in - Love is the Evidence is declared an "infectious pop-rock project" and critics proclaim, "Citizen Way is spiritually stirring." Such adoration only reflects a snippet of the buzz building for this debut project from new act Citizen Way, comprised of two sets of siblings - Ben and Josh Calhoun and Ben and David Blascoe. Love is the Evidence is available today, April 23...
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For Today
For Today's digital documentary film, Prevailer, is now available for pre-order on the iTunes Store HERE and is set for release on May 7th. Prevailer features a 90 plus minute film about the band from their humble beginnings to sharing the stage worldwide. Live footage was filmed from the band's full summer spent on the 2012 Van's Warped Tour as well as from their 2012 Fight the Silence headline tour. The movie also features many of the band's official music videos (six in total)...
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Casting Crowns
This week, multi-Platinum selling band Casting Crowns receives recognition by Billboard magazine with two distinguished "2013 Billboard Music Award" nominations. The group appears in the Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Album categories for its RIAA Gold-selling album, Come To The Well, (Oct. 18, 2011). The "2013 Billboard Music Awards" will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 19, 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. With the addition of these new nominations, Casting Crowns has now garnered six career Billboard Music Award nods with two wins in 2012...
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*Monday, April 22, 2013*

The City Harmonic
Internationally acclaimed band, The City Harmonic, adds to its list of accolades with its widely acclaimed and first full-length album, I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home), garnering the band its first JUNO Award from The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) for "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year." The 42nd Annual JUNO Awards, hosted by Michael Bublé, aired on Canada's most watched television network, CTV, Sunday, April 21. Continuing to resonate en masse as listeners instinctively join the...
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Josh Wilson
The brand new record from Josh Wilson, Carry Me (Sparrow Records), his fourth project with Sparrow Records, finds Wilson opening up his heart more than ever. Sharing about a very personal health issue dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, these new songs ultimately spread the message that through life's difficult trials, it is only God who can carry us through it all. Released April 9th to much acclaim, numerous reviews and fan comments are pouring in, showing there's no doubt that people love the music of this multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician and storyteller...
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Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriters and worship leaders Aaron & Amanda Crabb take the national spotlight for multiple appearances this week, as their highly-anticipated fourth recording, Mercy (Difference Media/Capitol Christian Distribution), bows tomorrow to critical acclaim. Aaron & Amanda Crabb are slated to appear tomorrow on Daystar Television Network's flagship program, "Marcus & Joni," where they will perform several selections from Mercy. Reaching over 100 million households in the United States and over 680 million households worldwide, Daystar is the fastest growing faith-based television network in the world. In addition...
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*Sunday, April 21, 2013*

Relient K
UPDATE from Wednesday's report... According to a new Facebook post from Ethan Luck, the drummer has officially left Relient K... "To all the great fans of Relient K: It saddens me, more than you know, to tell you that I have left Relient K. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the last 5 years. You all made me feel like I was in the band longer than I was. Thank you all for taking the time and spending the money to come to the shows, allowing me to have a job in music. Thank you for spending time with me after shows...
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*Thursday, April 18, 2013*

Phillip LaRue
Courage Worldwide rescues children who have been sold for sex by providing healing and restoration in the lives of child victims of sex trafficking through Courage Houses. These homes provide a safe, loving family environment, comprehensive therapeutic and education services, and a Unique Life Plan for each resident. Helping to raise funds to build more Courage Houses around the world, Courage Worldwide has created an inspiring compilation album Come Back Home produced by Phillip LaRue and Ben Phillips. The album will be available digitally on iTunes on April 30, 2013 and can currently be purchased physically through Courage Worldwide here...
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*Wednesday, April 17, 2013*

Relient K
Relient K is hiting the road again, but fans will notice some changes in the band's lineup. John Warne, Jon Schneck and Ethan Luck will be sitting out this tour. In their stead, fans will see Tom Breyfogle on drums and former Sanctus Real bassist Dan Gartley. About the future of the "Jo(h)s" and Ethan, they announced on their facebook: "It is with sadness that we write you to say that we will not be touring with Relient K on the upcoming tour dates. This will be the first tour that the Jo(h)n's have missed in over eight years, and the first that Ethan has missed since he joined the band in 2008. We will miss seeing you all on the road this year, and we want to thank you...
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After their discovery by Skillet lead singer John Cooper and subsequent signing to Atlantic/Word Records via Hear It Loud, a partnership helmed by Cooper, manager Zach Kelm and attorney Todd Rubenstein in 2011, the hard-hitting breakthrough rock band WE AS HUMAN is set to release their eponymously named debut album on June 25. Recorded in Los Angeles under the direction of esteemed producer Howard Benson (Skillet, Three Days Grace, My Chemical Romance), the ten-track WE AS HUMAN marks the first full-length album offering from the Nashville band. Following a rigorous tour schedule since their initial signing, including appearances on the "Awake and Alive" Tour with Skillet and Winter Jam 2012...
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*Tuesday, April 16, 2013*

The Almost
Famed Seattle-based labels Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records announced today that they have entered into a new distribution deal with RED Distribution, Sony Music Entertainment's award-winning independent distribution company. Under the agreement, RED will handle distribution for all future Tooth & Nail and Solid State releases. The first new release through RED will be the third studio album from The Almost, Fear Inside Our Bones, out June 11 on Tooth & Nail Records. "We are very excited to be working with Brandon, the entire Tooth & Nail/Solid State team and their great roster of acts on the next chapter of the labels' successful 20 year run," says RED President Bob Morelli, "The addition of the Tooth & Nail/Solid State family further strengthens RED's already storied hard rock music business...
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Everfound, a band comprised of four Russian-born brothers, is set to release their self-titled Word Entertainment debut album July 16. The album's lead single and Top 20 hit, "Never Beyond Repair," is available for purchase now at all digital retailers (iTunes link). Starting on April 30, the band will ask fans to vote at everfoundmusic.com to unlock a new full song stream each week leading into the album release. In addition, their song "What Love Means" is featured on Word Entertainment's musical companion to the History Channel's mini-series "The Bible...
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Today, Atlanta-based Reach Records' latest artist Andy Mineo released his highly anticipated debut album, Heroes for Sale. The new project is available in stores and online nationwide. Heroes for Sale blends a variety Mineo's musical influences including hymns, heavy metal, hip-hop, and classical while unveiling a personal side...
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After a successful debut at last weekend's Facedown Fest, Fallstar is excited to announce the release of Backdraft. Fallstar has been an understated force in the melodic hardcore scene for the past eight years, touring the US and partnering with such unique and prolific organizations such as XXXChurch.com and Come&Live! Backdraft is an amalgamation of various styles and controversial topics, all under the umbrella of pushing the envelope of heavy music. The album was produced by Kris Crummet (Asking Alexandria, Sleeping With Sirens) at Interlace Audio and features guest vocals from Memphis May Fire's Matty Mullins. The album is available now on iTunes...
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John Schlitt
Petra vocalist John Schlitt recently found success on Kickstarter by having fans fun his latest album, The Greater Cause, and now the rock singer is ready to make his Christmas season debut. A week ago, Schlitt launched his Christmas album Kickstarter campaign with an ambitious $35,000 goal and invited fans to help him make his vision for a Christmas project a reality. Check out the details below from his Kickstarter page...
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The Afters
Life is Beautiful even in the midst of a hectic tax week. At least it is for The Afters who release their fourth studio album today, April 16. The chart-topping foursome delivers their much-anticipated release to a sea of high praises after more than two and a half years since their last studio album. The project plays anthem to the heartbreaks and life experiences that lead to the album's appropriately titled affirmation - Life is Beautiful. The band kicks-off the release of Life is Beautiful...
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Robbie Seay Band
"Unplugged: The Candlelight Series," an evening of music and film featuring acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist Robbie Seay, will be held May 1 at Riverbend Church in Austin. The event marks the first installment of the "Unplugged: The Candlelight Series" performances, each to be recorded for national release. In addition to Seay, the May 1 event will feature Jamaa Unplugged-a screening of the film Journey to Jamaa, directed by Michael Landon Jr., with live score performance by 1211...
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Jason Castro
Singer-songwriter Jason Castro will premiere the music video for his current single, "Rise To You," exclusively as a free download on iTunes here today through April 22. The single is the second from his Word Entertainment debut album, Only A Mountain, which was released this past January to wonderful reviews with...
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Israel Houghton
World-renowned worship leader and best-selling author, Darlene Zschech, and five-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Israel Houghton, open their U.S. "Revealing Jesus Tour" in San Diego today (April 16) followed by events in Las Vegas (4/17), Phoenix (4/18), Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga, CA (4/19), Houston (4/20-21) and Dallas (4/21). In addition to new music from Zschech and Houghton, the events will feature special guest worship leader and songwriter BJ Putnam. For all the latest tour detail and ticket information, go to www.darlenezschech.com...
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*Monday, April 15, 2013*

Hillsong United
Hillsong UNITED's Joel Houston appeared in studio today on FoxNews LIVE online talking about their recent release Zion as well as their upcoming US tour. In case you missed it, click here to view the interview. In the interview, Joel talked about how UNITED has grown over the years in their mission, "Our music has found a voice and given us the opportunity to take the songs places we could never have imagined. Our main cause is to unite people around common causes in the name of Jesus...
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Former Sparrow Records band Samestate made their debut just last year with The Alignment and now the guys have found themselves sailing the seas of independent waters due to "the climate of the record industry and natural differences in direction" with their label. There is a little over a week left in their Kickstarter campaign to fun a brand new EP, The Boxer & The Thief, and the band is only asking for $10,000 to fund the production costs...
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Former drug addict, dropout, thief and loser Allan Scott found hope in his jail cell, calling on God to heal the broken pieces of his life. Twelve years later, this redeemed singer, songwriter and worship leader shares his experience in song, declaring the prayer of his life in the redemptive, hopeful "God In Me" single releasing May 4 at iTunes® and other digital retail outlets. Produced by hit maker Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, Nichole Nordeman), the compelling new anthem from Scott is meant to lift his struggling brothers and sisters; an encouragement to hold on in the midst of...
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INOV8 Music Group announces a release date for Amanda Ashby's new Christian rock CD titled Screamin'. Her debut label album will be released on May 1, 2013. Fans of BarlowGirl, Fireflight, and Krystal Meyers will love Amanda's music. This new album features 6 new songs, four of which were written by Amanda and two by her husband. Also included is "The Anthem" which...
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*Friday, April 12, 2013*

Cheri Keaggy
"There Will Be One Day," the new single from Dove Award winning recording artist and speaker Cheri Keaggy's current CD, So I Can Tell, has entered Billboard's Soft AC/Inspirational chart at No. 24 and sits at No. 22 on the Christian Music Weekly (CMW) INSPO chart this week. "There Will Be One Day" shares the charts with singles from some of CCM's top artists, including Chris Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli and Kari Jobe. "I couldn't be more thrilled with the response this song is getting," says Keaggy. "It speaks to the longing in our hearts for home...
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*Thursday, April 11, 2013*

Jason Dunn
Former Hawk Nelson vocalist Jason Dunn has been hard at work on his first solo project, Abandon Progress, for months now and the singer has started his own FaithLauncher.com campaign to help fund the album. The goal for FaithLauncher's first-ever music campaign is $20,000 ($5,854 of which was donated in the first 12 hours!), with any proceeds raised over that amount being donated to Jason's ministry The Jason Dunn Diabetes Foundation -- a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance and change the lives of children and young adults living with diabetes...
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John Schlitt
Dove and Grammy Award winner John Schlitt recently met up for a jam session with a group of musician friends, including the American Center for Law and Justice's (ACLJ) chief counsel, Jay Sekulow, to record a version of "Taxman," by the Beatles in honor of the current tax season. The song will air on Sekulow's radio show, Jay Sekulow Live!, at 11 a.m. C.T. on April 13. To view the video on YouTube, click here. "It's always fun to jam with friends, but it's very special when those friends are a part of an organization that is making a major impact on the world...
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Kari Jobe
Last night on American Idol, one of the Top 6 contestants, Angie Miller, chose a Kari Jobe song to perform as her "Song I wish I had written" selection. Miller's performance of "Love Came Down" from Jobe's 2012 release Where I Find You resulted in a standing ovation from the crowd and all four judges. Following Miller's performance last night, Jobe's song quickly climbed to the top of the iTunes Christian & Gospel singles chart, and the album is currently at No. 6 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel album chart...
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The first full-length solo debut from Martin Smith, God's Great Dance Floor, Step 01, is set to release April 23 amidst five-star acclaim. Leading up to the release of the album, iTunes® and LifeWay Christian Stores are both offering significant, exclusive pre-buy offers for this collection of personal revival songs from the former Delirious? frontman, co-founder and primary songwriter. Born out of a reinvigorated season of living in community with everyday believers, Martin's God's Great Dance Floor, Step 01 can be purchased now at iTunes...
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Dove Award-nominated singer-songwriter, Darrell Evans has been busy in the studio tracking for his new album, Awesome God Is He, which will be released this coming August 27th on DREAM Worship. The album is being recorded at Crystal Village Studios in Colorado Springs, CO with producer Michael Rossback (Gungor). The new studio album will be his 9th full length album and will be the first with DREAM, following his critically acclaimed album, Freedom, which has sold over 250,000 copies...
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"Girls of Grace" is proud to continue its standing relationship with ChildFund International by announcing the organization as the Title Sponsor for the 2013-2014 season. The official dates and theme of the upcoming season of this time-tested event for teen girls hosted by Point of Grace will be announced on April 17. "We are honored to continue our relationship with Girls of Grace," said Jeff Miller, Director of Artist Relations for ChildFund International...
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Clean - A Proven Plan For Men Committed To Sexual Integrity, by author, speaker, and licensed psychologist Douglas Weiss, Ph.D., will be available May 7 from Thomas Nelson, Inc. Providing biblical, practical and dependable weapons for men seeking lives of purity, Clean is a handbook for those ready to reclaim their homes, churches and workplaces for God and His design for sexuality. "The message that I'm presenting is what I like to call the road map to redemption," says Dr. Weiss. "It's a tried-and-true system that will create a culture of honesty and integrity in churches...
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Regie Hamm has a very personal reason for his interest in Autism Awareness this month. Through years of mis-diagnosis and the still unsolved mysteries of his daughter's rare form of autism-Angelman Syndrome-his family was near medical bankruptcy when his life-changing connection with American Idol came in 2008. During April, Regie Hamm is spearheading a campaign to "Find The Angels" -the mis-diagnosed and often under-served children affected by Angelman Syndrome who need additional medical understanding and support and whose families are too often caught in a nightmare of medical mis- information...
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Nashville-based Voluminous Records announces the signing of melodic hard rock band Fades Away to a label and distribution deal. The band is slated to release its next album in the Fall of 2013. The first single, "Creature," will be released in early May. Fades Away is a high energy, original hard rock band out of Minneapolis, MN. The four members include David Erickson (vocals), Steve Daniels (bass), Matt Mahlen (drums/percussion) and Brett Verlennich...
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*Wednesday, April 10, 2013*

For Today has premiered a new video for the song "Flesh and Blood" on Revolvermag.com - WATCH HERE. The video for "Flesh and Blood" was directed by Ramon Boutviseth (All That Remains, P.O.D., Trivium). The song is from the band's new EP/DVD, Prevailer (Razor & Tie), which sold over 10,228 units in its first week at retail and debuted today on a series of Billboard charts...
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Celebrated worship leader Todd Ballard and The Potter's Wheel Ministries, an inner-city outreach in Evansville, Ind., team up for a benefit concert to be held Friday, May 3, at First Christian Church in Newburgh, Ind. A free event, all donations will benefit the ministry's efforts to provide for the spiritual, physical, emotional, and educational needs of those in inner-city Evansville. A native of Henderson, Ky., just 12 miles from Evansville, Ballard knows first-hand The Potter's Wheel's impact...
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*Tuesday, April 9, 2013*

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For the third consecutive year, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular reigns as the #1 tour in the world (first quarter). Leading Pollstar's 2013 Worldwide First Quarter Ticket Sales Charts - Top 100 Tours, Winter Jam attendance surpassed all other tours to date this year, including outings by Pink, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber and Bon Jovi, among others. Concluding its 18th season March 30 with a record-setting 42 sellouts since launching in January, the 44-city mega tour hit some of the country's largest arenas. With a combined total audience of nearly 554,000 people...
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Skillet
Skillet have just released "Sick of It", the first single off of their forthcoming album, RISE, available June 25th via Atlantic/Word. "Sick of It" picks up where the band left off on 2009's highly successful Awake, but elevates them to the next level. Fans can pick up "Sick of It" on iTunes and stream the track below...
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Kutless
Since signing to BEC Recordings in 2001, Kutless has been transformed from a new rock band to a staple artist in the industry that has multi-format, top-charting hits and has sold millions of records. BEC Recordings is proud to announce that Kutless has re-signed and will continue their ministry along with the Seattle-based label. "Kutless is a perfect example of the type of artists we want to continue to work with at BEC Recordings: ministry-minded, quality music and a strong work ethic," shares Brandon Ebel, President of Tooth & Nail...
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Taylor
Blue Like Jazz won the Wilbur Award for Feature Film at the 2013 Wilbur Awards ceremonies held Saturday night, April 6 in Indianapolis. Director/co-writer Steve Taylor was on hand to accept the honor. The movie, released in 2012 by Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate Entertainment, joins last year’s winner The Help and previous Wilbur Award winners such as Schindler’s List, Dead Man Walking, Amazing Grace and The Green Mile...
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John Ball just announced the May 21st release of his self-titled EP. This is his second solo project to date, and features his innovative and personal songwriting. He recorded it in Nashville with producer Joshua D. Niles (Audio Adrenaline, Apache Relay, JJ Heller) and the help of the same musicians that play for Mat Kearney, Natalie Grant and The Sleep Design. Pre-orders are available today. In addition, the music video for "When I Kept Silent" is now on viewable on YouTube...
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Silverline
Today Silverline releases their third studio album, Lights Out, on DREAM Records to rave reviews and praise from media and radio. The album is doing well on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart. The album is available at an early rate of $9.99. Click Here to purchase the album on iTunes or Click Here to purchase the album on Amazon.com...
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Christafari
Nearly nine months after it was first released, Gospel reggae pioneers Christafari have jumped to #1 on this week's Billboard Reggae Albums Chart with their latest album, Reggae Worship: A Roots Revival. While Christafari is no stranger to the Top 10 on the Reggae chart, this marks the first time in Billboard's history that a Christian band has secured the top spot...
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DREAM Records is very proud to announce the signing of New Orleans, LA natives, Crave to its roster. The group, will be releasing it's debut studio album on DREAM on August 27th. The album is being produced by Wide Open Music Group's founder, Stephen Williams as well as Noel Golden. Recently, Crave wrote and performed, "Ring The Bell," the title track for the Provident Films DVD release, "Ring The Bell" out today. In addition, two other songs ("Not Alone" and "Never Be The Same") from the band can be found on the Ring The Bell soundtrack...
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*Monday, April 8, 2013*

SCC
The first feature film from Beach Street Entertainment, "Ring The Bell," will release to DVD tomorrow, April 9th, from Provident Films. This family-friendly movie was produced by Mark Miller, Beach Street Records' founder and Casting Crowns' producer. Miller, who is also the lead singer and founder of country music group Sawyer Brown, co-wrote the script with Thomas Weber and Weber directed the production. "Ring The Bell" features a host of well-known Christian music artists, such as Mark Hall along with his band Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Matthew West...
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*Friday, April 5, 2013*

The Digital Age
Newly signed Fair Trade band The Digital Age is set to embark on a new musical venture with the release of their debut album Evening:Morning on August 13. Finishing off a wildly successful decade-long career with the David Crowder*Band, including a capstone sold-out tour, a No. 2 release on the Billboard 200, and a final performance before over 42,000 college students at Passion 2012, the four band members, Mike Dodson (Mike D), Mark Waldrop, Jack Parker and Jeremy Bush (Bwack), formed The Digital Age as an extension of the ministry that started over a decade ago...
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Worship Central's third worship album and second live recording, Let It Be Known, released March 12 from Integrity Music and has firmly grasped the No. 1 sales position on the Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart in the UK since it's release. Still at number one after three weeks and gathering wide critical acclaim, the album was recorded live in London by the faculty, training team and students at Worship Central, which is led by Tim Hughes and Al Gordon, and is based out of London, England's Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB)...
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for King & Country
ProjectInspired.com, the definitive compass for guiding young women to reach their maximum potential, has partnered with Girls of Grace to share branded content between the two organization's websites. With two very compatible yet unique audiences, Project Inspired and Girls of Grace both share a vision to reach teens with positive, faith-based content that will encourage a new generation of strong women who are living Godly lives of purpose. For Project Inspired, Girls of Grace has created videos that promote honor and dignity in relationships...
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*Thursday, April 4, 2013*

Hillsong United
On the heels of their most successful Billboard 200 debut, Hillsong UNITED announces their USA summer tour, "WELCOMEZION." Supporting their recent international release, Zion, UNITED will be appearing at 12 venues across the nation including the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver. Tickets for four dates will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, April 5. The remainder of the tickets will be on sale on Friday, April 12. Click here to purchase tickets. See the complete list of dates and cities below...
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Israel Houghton
Multiple Grammy Award winner, Israel Houghton performs on the annual BET Celebration of Gospel TV special airing this Sunday April 7th at 8pm EST. Along with friends, Jason Nelson and Jonathan Butler, Houghton performed the number one gospel song in the country "It's Not Over, (When God Is In It)," off of his top selling album, Jesus At The Center. Jesus At The Center, a double-disc CD and DVD set, has topped the chart since its release and is Houghton's first from his own label RGM-NewBreed...
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Kirk Franklin
Grammy-Award winning star and Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin is joining forces with House of Blues and its venues across the United States to create a new Gospel Brunch experience as part of its year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration. House of Blues Gospel Brunch has been a staple of Sunday morning family entertainment around the country for over two decades. Now House of Blues has reinvented the renowned dining entertaining experience with even more spectacular interactive energy and excitement...
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Rounding out an Easter season that has seen the continued world-wide embrace of modern hymns from Keith & Kristyn Getty, the couple's latest single, Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed, has reached into the top five of Billboard's Soft AC chart reaching #4 this week. Performed by the duo who co-wrote the song with noted producer and songwriter, Ed Cash, the song debuted on the chart in early January at #19 and has continued to garner impressive radio adds. The single is the first release from the couple's current album, Hymns for the Christian Life...
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*Wednesday, April 3, 2013*

Bebo Norman
Singer-songwriter Bebo Norman has had a highly applauded musical career throughout his seventeen-year discography. Norman has announced that as of the end of 2013, he will officially retire from everything music. This announcement and decision comes after much prayer. "For those closest to me, this really has been a decision that was years in the making, but after a lot of prayer and continued conversation, my wife Roshare and I made the final call back in December," shares Bebo. "And honestly I wasn't sure if I would be done right away...
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Skillet
Two-time Grammy nominated rock band SKILLET are preparing to release their brand new album, RISE, on June 25th via Atlantic/Word. The lead single titled, "Sick Of It" will be available on iTunes and radio on April 9th. In the meantime, the band has released a short teaser video of the track for fans to listen and watch now packed intense live performance footage and have also released the album artwork for Rise. To celebrate the release of the single, the band just wrapped up hosting an Instagram photo contest where fans submitted photos of what they are "sick of." The band will soon be releasing the official lyric video using those photos created by fans...
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Hawk Nelson
This week Hawk Nelson released their sixth studio album, Made, on Fair Trade Services to rave reviews and praise from media and radio. The album debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart as well as in the Top 100 overall albums. This album debuted the new Hawk Nelson front man with longtime band guitarist Jon Steingard transitioning into the role. The debut radio single "Words," which features Bart Millard (MercyMe), is currently at No. 1 Hot AC single for the third week in a row as well as No. 4 at AC Indicator...
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Cindy Morgan
Multi-Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan and critically-praised singer/songwriter Andrew Greer have joined forces once again to bring their popular "Hymns for Hunger" Tour to cities around the country this spring. Presented by Food for the Hungry, the innovative tour-which was inaugurated last fall-also helps raise awareness and resources for local hunger relief organizations. Morgan and Greer will showcase their unique Americana and folk interpretations of beloved hymns at spring tour stops in Chicago; Dallas; Atlanta; Charlotte...
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House Of Heroes
Gotee Records band House of Heroes is set to release a 19-song compilation titled The Knock-Down Drag-Outs on April 30. The album features new songs, b-sides, covers, remixes, acoustic versions and more. It will be available at all digital outlets while physical copies will be only be available exclusively at the band's shows and at gotee.com/store. The compilation combines all the songs from the band's digital EPs, such as "The Acoustic End EP" and "Meets the Beatles EP...
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Under The Radar (UTR) has announced their first annual Escape to the Lake music event at Conference Point Center on scenic Geneva Lake, 300 Conference Point Road, Williams Bay, WI, July 4-7, 2013. The event will feature 10 performing songwriters, 4 speakers, including a sneak peek of clips from an upcoming movie about the late Rich Mullins and a Q&A with his brother, Dave Mullins. Some of the featured songwriters include; The Farewell Drifters, The Vespers, Andy Gullahorn, Christa Wells, Randy Stonehill, and Jill Phillips...
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Show Hope
Show Hope™, a nonprofit orphan care ministry founded by GRAMMY® award winning Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, is honored to announce a partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation that will raise awareness and provide assistance for families, who have a desire to adopt children with special needs. "We are privileged to combine our efforts with funds provided by the Tim Tebow Foundation to provide critical help to waiting children with special needs," said Scott Hasenbalg, Executive Director, Show Hope. "With this assistance, we can...
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The One Way Experience brings together the groundbreaking voices of the Jesus Movement for two inspirational nights of music May 18-19 at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., followed by a national 36-city tour. With a combined total of 230 albums, 13 Grammy® Awards, and numerous Dove Awards, these legendary musicians - Andraé Crouch, Chuck Girard, Evie, Michael Omartian, Randy Stonehill, and The Archers - will unite onstage for the first time for an incredible and moving performance, to be captured live for TV and DVD...
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It's hard to imagine what it's like to live without shoes, but for many orphans and vulnerable children around the world, it's a reality. And while new shoes are considered a luxury by some people, many children are forced to walk barefoot on rocky terrain or sewage-lined streets just to collect water for their families or play with their friends. Buckner International's Shoes for Orphan Souls ministry is partnering with K-LOVE Radio to encourage support for K-LOVE and provide new shoes to orphans and vulnerable children in the United States and around the world...
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*Tuesday, April 2, 2013*

For Today
For Today's new EP/DVD Prevailer (Razor & Tie) is out today nationwide. The EP features 5 songs (four new songs and an acoustic version of "Fearless"). The release is currently charting on iTunes at #2 on Metal, #3 on Rock and #25 on the iTunes Overall Top Album chart. This is the band's second release with Razor & Tie and was produced by Will Putney (Four Year Strong, Lamb of God, and Suicide Silence). Putney also produced For Today's first Razor & Tie full length 2012 album Immortal. The Prevailer DVD features a 90...
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Francesca Battistelli
The Cantinas Ranch Foundation will embark on its second annual Cantinas Music Festival on August 24, 2013, featuring three-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith and Grammy nominated vocalist Francesca Battistelli. The highly anticipated event will be held at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, Calif. General Admission tickets are available for $35 at www.CantinasMusicFestival.com...
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Shane and Shane
Acoustic duo Shane & Shane releases its tenth career project, Bring Your Nothing, via Fair Trade Services on May 14. The project’s lead single, “That’s How You Forgive,” will begin vying for adds at Christian radio Friday. Recorded entirely at the Shanes own Wellhouse Studios in Cedar Hill, Texas, Bring Your Nothing was a community effort, featuring Jason Hoard (Third Day), Tyler Chester (Fiction Family), Josh Moore (Caedmon’s Call) and Shane & Shane’s drummer, Joey Parish. For seven days, the talented musicians shared meals...
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Jamie Grace
LIONSGATE, a leading global entertainment company and Roadside Attractions announced today that production has completed on the inspirational film GRACE UNPLUGGED and it will release in theaters on October 4, 2013. The film features a cast led by AJ Michalka (Super 8, The Lovely Bones), James Denton ("Desperate Housewives"), Kevin Pollak (A Few Good Men,), Michael Welch ("Joan of Arcadia") and Shawnee Smith ("The Secret Life of the American Teenager"). Lead actress Michalka is known for both her acting roles and her singing career as half of the duo Aly & AJ, more recently known as 78Violet. The film features the acting or feature film debuts of three music stars: Christian singer Jamie-Grace...
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Robert Randolph, the virtuoso pedal steel guitarist whose distinctive mix of rock, funk and rhythm & blues has built a fervent, international audience has signed with Blue Note Records. The signing is a precursor to the release of Randolph's highly anticipated new studio album - his first since 2010's We Walk This Road. "Robert Randolph is an American Original....he has mastered what is, arguably, the most complex instrument in the world and developed a unique voice that is equal parts street-corner church and Bonnaroo. Robert's new studio album finally captures the energy and excitement of his legendary live performances...we are honored that he has chosen Blue Note Records as his new home...
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*Monday, April 1, 2013*

Amy Grant
It's been ten years since six time GRAMMY® winner Amy Grant released a full-length studio album, and it's been a decade marked by soul-shaking milestones for the singer whose career has included over 30 million records sold, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, ten Top 40 pop singles, 17 hits on the Top 40 Adult Contemporary chart as well as scoring numerous hits on the contemporary Christian charts. On May 14, Grant will release How Mercy Looks From Here, a soundtrack that embraces...
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House Of Heroes
House of Heroes, who recently completed their contract with Gotee Records and are currently unsigned, have been busy doing a series of tour dates with the newly resurrected Five Iron Frenzy. The band just announced a new B-Sides project on their Tumblr that will be releasing soon, titled "The Knock-Down Drag-Outs...
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The Almost
THE ALMOST the acclaimed rock group have announced their third album FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES will now be released June 2013 via Tooth & Nail. The news comes as the beloved Seattle-based record label-previously in partnership with EMI/Universal—has just announced their move back to being an independent label. Tooth & Nail records president Brandon Ebel states, “The Almost is one of our first releases following the announcement of our opportunity to be a truly independent label again. In light of this, we are...
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*Friday, March 29, 2013*

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Tedashii's one year old son passing this month. Reach Records posted a blog about the tragic news, urging prayer support and financial support for the rapper and his family. Please read on and consider praying and giving if you can... - JFH / "This month Tedashii's family suffered a terrible tragedy. His one year old boy passed away. Please join us as we encourage and bless our brother Tedashii and his family at this time. Read the blog (below) from His Voice Global to find out how you can help...
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Colossus is a beast of a band whose sound lives up to the name. Massive and formidable, faithfully dedicated to the traditional hardcore principles, while also generously carving in plenty of hooks and sing-alongs for a superb multi-faceted and progressive sound. The diversity of the members' influences enable them to keep the song writing fresh, and a modest hardcore scene in the band's hometown of Sioux Falls, SD "has helped us take inspiration from a lot of different sounds. We have to reach out to find new music." Going out of their local scene to experience musical diversity pays off for Colossus in doses of ingenuity and invention in each song; songs that make you want to learn the lyrics...
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*Thursday, March 28, 2013*

Matthew West
Four-time GRAMMY® nominee and New York Times-acclaimed recording artist Matthew West's current radio hit, "Hello My Name Is," is inspiring people across the country and world to step out of the darkness and into the light of recovery. The second single from the GRAMMY®-nominated album Into The Light, "Hello My Name Is," is quickly gaining ground at radio, with it claiming the No. 20 spot on the National Audience Chart...
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Colton Dixon
Season 11 alum Colton Dixon will make a triumphant return to the American Idol stage on the tonight's results show! Colton is returning to perform his next hit "Love Has Come for Me" in front of millions of viewers. Colton is on the road right now opening for Third Day, promoting his debut album A Messenger, and is excited about the opportunity to return to the show especially after current finalist...
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Press Play
Southern California's PRESS PLAY have recently completed tracking their new album which will be released this coming September on DREAM Records. The album was recorded at 3 Studios in Lakeville, MN with producers David Thulin, Dave Hanley and Jonathan Thulin. The new studio album will be the band's fourth full length album with DREAM, following 2011?s critically acclaimed World Anthem...
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Grammy ®, Dove and BMI Award-winner, Percy Bady announced the release of the highly anticipated new project, Kingdom Inspirations. The CD is available online and in stores on May 7 and distributed in partnership by Maranatha! Music and Capitol CMG Distribution. "The initial thought for this CD was make music that would be encouraging and inspiring to people," Bady said of Kingdom Inspirations...
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Known as "The Voice" it's no wonder, Sandi Patty is one of the most highly-acclaimed performers winning five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards and having sold eleven million units including three Platinum records and five Gold records. Patty's career has taken her all over the world, and soon will take her to Carnegie Hall once again. Performing in a show titled, "Honoring Israel," Sandi Patty has teamed up with Dino Kartsonakis and long-time friend, Larnelle Harris to co-headline the show together. These wonderful singers will be backed by the Denver Mile High Orchestra and The Manhattan Pop Orchestra conducted by David Clydesdale. The talent doesn't end there either...
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*Wednesday, March 27, 2013*

Skillet
Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated rock band SKILLET have announced a June 25 release for their highly anticipated new album RISE (Atlantic/Word). The album's lead singles "Sick Of It" (Mainstream Active Rock/Christian rock) and "American Noise" (Christian CHR) will go to radio on April 8 and 9, while "Sick of It" and "American Noise" will be available at iTunes® on April 9 and 16 respectively. RISE follows the band's 2009 blockbuster, Awake, which was recently certified platinum for sales in excess of one million copies in the U.S. It's worth noting that Skillet...
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Shawn McDonald
The Analog Sessions has finally arrived! This week is the anticipated release of Shawn McDonald's special song collection - nine re-recorded raw analog-recorded live-to-tape fan favorites. With the addition of two brand new songs, The Analog Sessions is a great way to celebrate the ten-year mark of McDonald's musical career. Great reviews and fan feedback have been pouring in about The Analog Sessions, showing that this singer/songwriter/storyteller has quite the following from media and fans alike. With fans sharing that...
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Formed in Los Angeles and comprised of members from Deliverance, Recon, Sacred Warrior and Barren Cross, Worldview is: George Rene Ochoa (Deliverance, Recon)- Guitars, BGV, Rey Parra (Sacred Warrior) - Lead Vocals, Mike Grato (Recon, Deliverance) - Bass guitar, Johnny Gonzales (Recon) - Drums, Eddie Starline Lopez (Recon) - Guitars, BGV, Ronson Webster (Recon, Barren Cross) - Keyboards, BGV and Todd Libby (Recon) - Keyboards. The band-mates had always talked about at some point joining forces as they criss-crossed the country on tour...
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As world-renowned worship leader, best-selling author and Hope Unlimited Church Sr. Pastor Darlene Zschech prepares for Easter celebrations this weekend, Christians across continents are joining in the call to worship presented through her Revealing Jesus live CD/DVD and 365-day devotional hardcover gift book from RGM-NEW BREED Music / Integrity Music and Bethany House Publishers, respectively. Released last week amidst international acclaim, her long-awaited new recording took top retail sales spots around the world, including peaking at No. 1 in Australia and No. 3 in the U.S. on iTunes'® Christian & Gospel Charts, No. 5 on the Singapore iTunes Pop Albums Chart and No. 4 on the...
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Saddleback Church will be launching their next Church to Church movement on April 13 with IGNITE 2013. Featuring Kenny Luck, Author, Saddleback's Pastor of Men and founder of Every Man Ministries as the Keynote Speaker, this inaugural event will kick off a movement that will begin in the nine Southern California and twelve International Saddleback Churches as well as a worldwide network that reaches nearly every denomination through live events and video on demand. "Modern culture has yet to see what God can do through a spiritually empowered community of men...
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*Tuesday, March 26, 2013*

Matt Redman
sixstepsrecords' Matt Redman has yet one more reason to celebrate another crowning achievement for his powerful worship anthem "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)." After earning two GRAMMY® awards in the categories of Best Contemporary Christian Music Song and Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance this past February, the incredibly popular song was recently certified Digital Gold by the RIAA. As the first No. 1 single for co-writers Redman and Jonas Myrin, the song made an admirable 16-week run at No. 1 on Christian Radio and remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs Chart for an impressive four months...
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Above The Golden State
On Friday, former Sparrow Records act Above The Golden State launched a new Kickstarter campaign to fund a forthcoming worship project, asking for just $10,000 in 60 days. Check out the details below and visit their Kickstarter campaign page to chip in! "Creating music that will glorify Jesus- the Creator of music... giving a voice for this generation to worship Him! If you've followed Above The Golden State’s music you know my priorities...
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Singer-songwriter duo Shane & Shane puts the finishing touches on its May 14 studio release, Bring Your Nothing, self-produced at the group's very own Wellhouse recording studios in Dallas last month. Bring Your Nothing, a musical expedition that features everything from jazz to pop/rock, folk as well as modern worship, reflects the heartbeat of Shane & Shane through interlaced vocals and honest musings more akin to a pastor’s heart than a musician’s. For more information, visit: www.shaneandshane.com...
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John Elefante, former lead singer of the powerhouse rock band Kansas, announces the release of his new solo album, On My Way to the Sun, on May 7, 2013. What started as a Kickstarter project in January of 2012 is now a full-length album distributed and marketed by Syntax. "My new CD is really birthed out of demand from my core fan base, as well as a longing to make a new record better than the one before," Elefante says...
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GMA
IMMERSE, the Gospel Music Association's music training experience, is honored to announce OneLife (www.onelifematters.org) as its ministry partner for this year's event. IMMERSE is designed as the one stop for developing artists and songwriters, providing legitimate training and networking with Christian music professionals. "Our vision for IMMERSE is that it will effectively train and develop the next generation...
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DREAM Records is proud to announce the release of Steve Hare's first single, "A Heart Like Your Own" which is now available to all digital retailers. Steve went into the studio and collaborated with one of Christian music's hottest producers, Seth Mosley (Newsboys, Hawk Nelson, MercyMe) who has had a string of billboard number 1 hits. He also collaborated with writers, Chris Sligh (American Idol), Manwell Reyes (Group 1 Crew) and Beckah Shae...
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CrossBooks, an imprint of B&H Publishing Group, has released "Destiny Bridge: Dare to Believe God," the debut book release from popular Gospel recording artist Kevin LeVar. Though primarily known for penning powerful lyrics with hits like "A Heart that Forgives," LeVar now shows that his gift of writing extends far beyond the world of music...
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The members of Dove Award winning vocal group First Call recently attended the 2013 National Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB), held March 2-5, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Melodie Tunney, Bonnie Keen and Marty McCall were at the convention to promote the group's upcoming tour, as well as perform at the NRB Awards Dinner, the finale of the four-day event. "This year's NRB was a highlight for First Call, as we prepare for our own upcoming concerts as well as the Lord of All Tour...
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The acclaimed Easter stage show, "The Thorn," is coming to audiences around the nation for a limited engagement run as part of the production's highly anticipated 2013 national tour. Nearly 1 million people have to date seen the stunningly unique live production, described by reviewers as "A Cirque du Soleil performance, meets The Passion of the Christ, meets a Broadway musical." "The Thorn" is a live, dramatic portrayal of the passion of the Christ like you have never seen...
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*Monday, March 25, 2013*

Breakout hip hop artist and skateboard enthusiast, Andy Mineo, is auctioning off the SalemTown Board Co. custom-made skateboard ($350 retail value) featured in his "AYO!" music video. Starting today, the auction will be open to the public on Ebay until April 4. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the organization in effort to help the urban youth in Nashville, Tenn...
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Chonda Pierce
Chonda Pierce, the unrivaled "The Queen of Clean Comedy" packs up her cheerful, unpretentious Southern charm, musical talent and laser-sharp wit for a talk-show styled tour launching April 4 in Lenoir City, Tenn. The tour will visit 35+ cities through June, including a stop at the historic Ryman Auditorium on June 22. The unscripted traveling talk show promises laughs without-a-safety-net. Known for incorporating music into her comedy, Chonda will be joined on select dates by special musical guest Geoff Moore...
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RSJ
Word Films is set to release "Mother India: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan" on DVD April 23. Winner of "Best Short Documentary" at the 2012 San Diego Christian Film Festival, the film is a compelling documentary that chronicles the adventure of 25 courageous orphans living as a family along the railway in Tenali, India. "Mother India" brings to light the struggles faced daily by over 31 million orphans in India and the challenge of rescuing them from a life of begging and addiction...
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*Friday, March 22, 2013*

Red
Michael Barnes, lead singer of rock band RED, whose recent album "Release The Panic" landed on the Billboard Top Ten, announced that he will participate in the CURE Champion Program by running the Rock and Roll Marathon in Nashville next month. Established by CURE International, the Champion Program allows participants to meet a fitness goal while simultaneously raising money for life-changing surgeries for children in emerging countries...
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*Thursday, March 21, 2013*

Abandon
Yesterday, pop rock trio Abandon (formerly on Forefront Records) announced plans for a brand new independent project -- and they need fan support to make it happen! Check out Abandon's Kickstarter announcement below and visit their campaign page to pledge! "Hey everyone, we are making a NEW album! We feel these new tunes that we want to record and share with you, are some of the best we have ever written. WE WANT YOU TO BE A PART! To make this album happen we...
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Memphis-based recording artist Mr. Del is pleased to announce that his fourth solo album, "Faith Walka," will be released on June 18th via DMG and Universal Music Christian Group. A former member of the multi-platinum hardcore rap group Three 6 Mafia, Mr. Del is now widely recognized as an innovator in the Christian rap and hip-hop genre, both as an artist and a producer. Mr. Del wants his untraditional approach to sharing the Gospel to meet society's need for truth in music. "'Faith Walka' is a musical journey of faith and triumph expressed through banging beats and bold...
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Bride
Before sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo surfaced, fan-funded projects were rare, but legendary Christian metal band Bride utilized this concept back in 2009 to fund their album Tsar Bomba. While the past couple albums have been deemed their "final album" until plans for the next one were announced, Bride's founders, the Thompson brothers Dale and Troy, have been teasing plans of another new record since Tsar Bomba's release. Now they're officially planning to record in May and have started collecting preorders to help fund the project...
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*Wednesday, March 20, 2013*

Audio Adrenaline
The brand new and highly anticipated record from Audio Adrenaline, Kings & Queens (Fair Trade Services), dropped last Tuesday and released to much acclaim. Between radio airplay and media accolades, the album debuted at No. 3 on the album charts while also placing high with retail, hitting top 5 in sales with LifeWay and top 10 with Family Christian Stores. Positive reviews and radio feedback continues to pour in, showing there's no doubt with the band's return. People love Audio Adrenaline...
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Jason Gray
Centricity Music's Jason Gray continues to set new milestones with his career, as his new single, "Nothing Is Wasted" has received a record-breaking 21 radio adds for street week. Stations include; K-LOVE Radio Network; FISH/Los Angeles, CA; New Life Media, Chicago, IL; KTIS, Minneapolis, MN; KJHY, St. Louis, MO; WQME, Indianapolis, IN; and WHPZ, South Bend, IN. Four of Gray's previous radio singles hit Top 5 on the AC charts, and resulted in him winning two ASCAP Performance Awards in 2011 and 2012. With such a strong start for Nothing Is Wasted, the song seems to be on the fast track to being another chart topper...
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The Afters
Having created huge waves with their 2010 project Light Up The Sky, chart-topping foursome The Afters will deliver their much-anticipated new studio album, Life Is Beautiful, on April 16. The 12-track project-the band's 4th overall-comes more than two and a half years after the launch of their previous effort's success-delivering two No. 1 hits ("Light Up The Sky," "Lift Me Up") and a bevy of film and television placements (New Year's Eve, "The Biggest Loser," "The Hills," "Army Wives")...
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Building429
Essential Records pop/rock band Building 429 begins the official countdown to the June 4 release of its anticipated sixth album, with the launch of the title track “We Won’t Be Shaken” as the project’s debut single. The hit-bound track garners 51 radio adds this week across the Christian AC, Hot AC and CHR charts, and ties for the biggest first add week at the format for the year. The song also debuted in the top 5 of iTunes Christian Singles chart...
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Passion
Passion: Let the Future Begin has indeed begun brightly, with a No. 1 debut atop Christian SoundScan, as well No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest Billboard entry ever for a Passion recording. Garnering sales in excess of 47,000 units, this also marks sixstepsrecords' second album this year to debut in the top 5 of the Billboard Top 200, following GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin's No. 1 entry with Burning Lights this past January. Passion: Let the Future Begin is named after the anthemic lyrical shout from Tomlin's energetic track "God's Great Dance Floor...
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*Tuesday, March 19, 2013*

Dove Awards
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the return of the legendary GMA Dove Awards to Music City for its 44th year of honors. For the first time in Dove Awards history, Gospel music's biggest night will take place in the fall. This year's show is on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 8 p.m. EDT, at Allen Arena on the campus of Nashville's historic Lipscomb University and will be nationally televised on GMC TV. The bold move from spring to fall was an intentional shift by the Gospel Music Association to make this year's esteemed...
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BEC Recordings' most recent addition to their roster, All Things New, will be releasing their full-length self-titled debut on April 9. Preceding their debut, this band is already making fans as they are currently opening on the 30+ dates of the Newsboys' God's Not Dead Tour (tour dates in the full report). On the surface, singer Garrett Hornbuckle, drummer Luke Wycuff, bassist Joshua Schou, and guitarist Jeff Stein are young, easygoing, and stylish. Dig a little deeper and you'll find godly men who know too...
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TFK
Modern rock favorites THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH wraps up the winter leg of its "War Of Change" U.S. headline tour with capacity crowds in multiple markets, including Dallas, TX; Flint, MI; Lancaster, PA; Louisville, KY; Chattanooga, TN and more. Playing its hits and fan favorites, including songs from its independently released, 5-star acclaimed and No. 1 selling Billboard Hard Rock album, The End Is Where We Begin, the tour also featured Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and his band Love and Death, as well as The Letter Black and The Wedding. The tour began Feb. 21 in Columbia, MD and hit significant club venues in 11 states before wrapping up March 17 in Huntington, WV...
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World-renowned worship leader and best-selling author Darlene Zschech releases today amidst acclaim her long-awaited Revealing Jesus live worship CD/DVD and 365-day devotional hardcover gift book from RGM-NEW BREED Music / Integrity Music and Bethany House Publishers, respectively. Produced by five-time GRAMMY Award-winner Israel Houghton, orchestrated by Dr. Henry Panion III (Stevie Wonder, Carrie Underwood, Chaka Khan) and featuring special guest appearances and song co-writes with Michael W. Smith, Kari Jobe and Houghton, the Revealing Jesus CD/DVD was recorded live Sept. 28 and 29, 2012...
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The K-LOVE and Air1 Radio Networks was recently presented with the National Radio Broadcasters (NRB) Billy Graham Award for Excellence in Christian Communications. They received the prestigious honor during NRB's Awards Dinner, which was held last week in Nashville at the NRB 2013 Convention & Exposition. According to Mike Novak, President/CEO of the K-LOVE and Air1 Radio Network, "When your name is mentioned in the same breath as Billy Graham, it's humbling to say the least...
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B IT Clothing and NOTW have announced their newest Christian fashion line “B Not Of This World” (B NOTW), which is available now. B NOTW is a collaboration that goes beyond fashion. The clothing line is based off of Joshua 1:9 and is worn by a generation that chooses to B Not Of This World. “The combination of an action step (by being) and what God tells us we are (Not of This World) comes together to create a movement to challenge people to B Not of This World...
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Christian singer-songwriter, Josh Garrels, has spent more than a decade crafting music that wrestles with and celebrates the mystery of faith with authenticity and heart. Today, he is making five of his most recent albums downloadable for free on Noisetrade and donating 100 percent of tips received to support World Relief's work in Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently the most unstable, violent, and impoverished country in the world, with thousands displaced due to warring factions and a majority of the women suffering...
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Burgeoning singer/songwriter Lara Landon and esteemed producer, writer, and musician Magellan have teamed up for an electronic worship album, New Frontiers. The project, which has already been adopted by SpiritFit Music -- providing Christian music for personal workouts and fitness instructors -- will be available at all digital music outlets March 26. Having previously worked together, Landon and Magellan first embarked on this latest venture nearly two years ago...
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*Monday, March 18, 2013*

Audrey Assad
On Saturday (March 16th), Audrey Assad announced that her next studio project, an album she intends to make for the Church, would be self-released, but she needs YOUR help to do it! The artist is doing her new record without the aid of Sparrow Records this time, and she's got 30 days to raise the needed $40,000 to get it made the way she hopes to. In just two days, Audrey is already 3/4 of the way to her goal and you can still help her reach that goal! Check out Kickstarter.com for details on how to pitch in...
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Silverline
DREAM Records artist, Silverline is doing exceptionally well at radio right now. In celebration, the group just released a lyric video for their new single, "Lights Out" which you can pick up on iTunes right now: http://bit.ly/XLUYT4. The group's album, titled Lights Out, is only 3 weeks from being released in stores everywhere (April 9th) and for all you die hard fans we will be making a special pre-order announce with iTunes on March 26th for you. The band is out on the road with Acquire The Fire along with headlining dates and dates with Press Play...
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Straight out of southern Georgia, Whosoever South blends country and hip hop with a Gospel message on their debut album, Goin' Home, due May 14th from Pit Bull Productions. Produced by Asaf Fulks (Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Tyga, Courtney Stodden), Goin' Home can only be classified as a genre all it's own: Country Crunk. Whosoever South combines street savvy influences like TobyMac and Lecrae with country and bluegrass styles similar to the T Bone Burnett-produced O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack, for an unconventional but infectious bass-thumping sound that serves as the catalyst for a dynamic ministry already making a major impact throughout the south...
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*Friday, March 15, 2013*

Jeremy Camp
Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) has completed its acquisition of the existing Tooth & Nail recorded music catalog. This includes Tooth & Nail Records, BEC Recordings and Solid State Records, while excluding the catalogs of artists Demon Hunter, August Burns Red and the latest recordings from Love and Death and the Supertones. Capitol CMG will own and continue to develop products from Tooth & Nail’s extensive catalogs, marketing and distributing them through Capitol CMG Label Group and its catalog division...
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Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and storyteller with chart-topping hits and numerous industry awards. Now with Carry Me, his fourth project with Sparrow Records releasing April 9th, Wilson opens up his heart more than ever. Sharing about a very personal health issue dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, his new songs ultimately spread the message that through life's difficult trials, it is only God who can carry us through it all...
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All Sons & Daughters
Following four critically acclaimed projects, the Franklin, TN-based worship duo All Sons & Daughters release its first live, full-length recording, LIVE, April 23 from Integrity Music. Recorded in the chapel at Oceanway Studios in Nashville, LIVE features members Leslie Jordan and David Leonard sharing their best-loved songs, such as "All The Poor and Powerless" and "Reason to Sing," as well as new songs, all delivered in a congregationally-friendly, organic worship setting...
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Earlier this year, Mars Hill Music announced its partnership with Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings to share the variety of worship bands coming from Mars Hill Church. Last week Mars Hill Music digitally released their full-length debut project from CITIZENS. The self-titled debut reached No. 1 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel chart as well as debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers and Worship Albums charts. This week the album is available everywhere...
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THE BIBLE Executive Producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey along with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today "The Bible Experience" - an exquisite gallery featuring rare biblical artifacts and an array of breathtaking photography from the series production in celebration of the epic miniseries. Previously at the Vatican, these one-of-a-kind rare artifacts will be on display exclusively for the first time ever in New York, March 20-27. Featured in "The Bible Experience" exhibit are rarely seen and priceless Biblical artifacts on loan from the Green Collection...
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Pastor, speaker and author Judah Smith hits the NY Times Bestseller list this week (week of March 24, 2013) with his latest release, Jesus Is ___.: Find a New Way to Be Human. Published through Thomas Nelson, Inc., the book reached the NY Times No. 11 bestsellers slot (Advice, How-To, Misc. Paperback) while debuting on USA Today's Top 150 Best-Selling Books chart and garnering a strong foothold on retail websites across the board. Jesus Is ___. climbed to the no. 10 slot on Amazon's bestseller chart, hit no. 1 in Christian books on Amazon and reached the no. 2 position on Barnes & Noble's Top 100: Book Bestsellers list...
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*Thursday, March 14, 2013*

Tenth Avenue North
This week, Christian music’s leading pop/rock band Tenth Avenue North debuts the official music video for its new single, “Worn,” off the current album The Struggle. Directed by Nathan William and produced by Mike Edwards, the video magnificently captures the emotional exhaustion behind lead singer Mike Donehey’s lyrics, which plea for solace and rest from a world full of struggle...
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Passion
Ushering in the first days of 2013, some of the most notable worship leaders of this generation-Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and Kari Jobe-filled Atlanta's Georgia Dome with songs of freedom and praise as they led more than 60,000 college students in worship at the significant, four-day gathering of Passion 2013. Capturing the power and energy of the conference, the 14-track, live worship album, Passion: Let The Future Begin, debuted in the Top 10 on the iTunes® Overall Albums Chart and is available now at retailers and digital...
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Worship Pastor, Keith Elgin, has released his award-winning single, "Made For More" from his self-titled EP to Christian radio. Keith was named 9th Annual Songwriter of the Year by CCM Network International just a year ago and has gained momentum in the Christian music industry. His recent EP was produced by Jason Hoard (Fee, Shane and Shane, Third Day). In addition to being produced by Jason Hoard, this new EP includes production from prolific worship songwriter, Steve Fee (All Because of Jesus, Glory to God Forever)...
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*Wednesday, March 13, 2013*

toby
Concluding its record-breaking 18th year Saturday, March 30, at San Antonio's AT&T Center, the internationally top-ranked Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is giving fans around the world an opportunity to experience the event live. In partnership with Blue Scout Media, Winter Jam is offering a "free pass" for online viewers to live-stream the unprecedented tour's season finale at www.stagehop.com. Founded and hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated NewSong, the Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular is headlined by GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum recording artist TobyMac...
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Norma Jean
Atlanta's Norma Jean have recently completed tracking their new album which will be released this coming June on Razor & Tie. The album was recorded at Covenant Recording Studios in Kansas City with producer Josh Barber and is being mixed by Jeremy Griffith. The new studio album will be the band's sixth full length album and second release with Razor & Tie, following 2010's critically acclaimed Meridional. Norma Jean will hit the road next week playing a series of dates...
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Laura Story
Since the release of her much-heralded sophomore album, Blessings, multi-award winning songstress Laura Story's massive No. 1 hit single of the same name has been certified by the R.I.A.A. as Digital Gold. The Fair Trade Services recording artist has enjoyed quite a season of success since the April 2011 release of Blessings. At the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, she garnered the trophy for Top Christian Song, on the heels of her GRAMMY® Win for Best Contemporary Christian Song as well as Dove Awards for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year...
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Mark Schultz
Platinum selling artist Mark Schultz is no stranger to the power of a story. Beginning this Friday, March 15, he is taking his stories on the road with his headlining tour, "All Things Possible" Tour 2013, presented by Compassion International. The tour's namesake is from Schultz' most recent studio album All Things Possible which includes his hit No. 1 title track song. For more information on the tour, visit www.MarkSchultzMusic.com. Joining him on the tour are artists Aaron Shust and Jonny Diaz...
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DREAM Records is pleased to announce it's latest release by none other than David Thulin. David will be releasing his sophmore album follow up to "Morning Rise Eternal" with a remix album, titled Reconstruction, featuring songs by Group1Crew, Press Play, Manic Drive, Beckah Shae, Jonathan Thulin, Rachael Lampa, Charmaine, Remedy Drive and a ton more! The Swedish born artist will be releasing the album out on April 23rd worldwide but will begin sharing some of the tracks with the public via the Dream Records YouTube channel soon. A producer in his own right, David is putting the finishing touches on the new Press Play album that is slated for this fall...
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*Tuesday, March 12, 2013*

Owl City
On Thursday, March 14th, multi-platinum recording artist Owl City will be joined by Verve Records' artist Yuna for a one-time only live performance of "Shine Your Way" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC® at 11:35/10:35c pm. The original song, which premiered on Monday March 4th on Idolator, was written especially for the new DreamWorks Animated film The Croods by two-time Academy Award® nominated composer Alan Silvestri along with Glen Ballard and the film's directors, Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders and was produced by Owl City alongside Silvestri and Ballard. Relativity Music Group is set to release the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from The Croods on Tuesday, March 19th, three days before the...
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Francesca Battistelli
2011 Dove Awards' "Artist of the Year" and "Female Vocalist of the Year," Francesca Battistelli, who first captivated fans worldwide with her gold-certified debut album, My Paper Heart, has released a deluxe version of her sophomore album, Hundred More Years, on Fervent Records (iTunes link: http://smarturl.it/HMYDeluxe). In 2011, Hundred More Years debuted at No. 1 on the Christian SoundScan Album Chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The deluxe edition also features her current Top 20 hit single, "Strangely Dim," a remake of Peter Gabriel's hit, "In Your Eyes" which is also included on "The Bible: Music Inspired By The Epic Mini-Series" and three additional new tunes...
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Finding Favour
Gotee Records' emerging act Finding Favour announces the release of their self-titled debut, available exclusively at all digital outlets today, March 12. The south-Georgia newcomer band collaborated with acclaimed producers Rob Hawkins (Building 429), Christopher Stevens (tobyMac, Sanctus Real, Mandisa) and Dustin Burnett (Kingsfoil) to produce the six-track release. Finding Favour will be available at Christian retailers beginning May 7...
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Jesus Culture invites a generation of revivalists to gather this summer at the Jesus Culture Conference in Los Angeles at the Gibson Amphitheatre July 22-24, 2013. Jesus Culture is calling a generation to gather to seek the Lord through passionate worship and preaching featuring speakers Reinhard Bonnke, Russell Evans, Banning Liebscher, Scott Thompson, Havilah Cunnington and Kim Walker-Smith. Worship will be led by Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala and the Jesus Culture band, Kristene DiMarco, Bryan and Katie Torwalt and Derek Johnson...
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Dream Records recording artist, Kingdom releases their debut album self-titled today. The group's members, Jordan (Vox, Elec Guitar), Sean (Elec Guitar), Veronica (Vox), Steven (Drums, loops), Nate (Bass), and Justin (Keys) comprise the team that leads worship in front of thousands of people at their home church, Destiny Church in Rocklin, CA. The sixteen song album by the group is an eclectic mix of worship, rock and pop centering around the heart of the gospel message. The album is quickly going up the iTunes Top Christian Album chart. You can purchase the album today on iTunes...
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Her songs are sung weekly by a world choir with "Shout To The Lord" alone being sung by an estimated 30 million each week. And those songs and recordings have helped produce 16 Gold and Platinum albums. Her books have been translated into 19 languages. Her passion for mentoring worship leaders has fueled and inspired a new generation serving and leading around the world. Her heart for orphans and widows helped launch HOPE: Rwanda and Hope: Global now serving thousands of the world's poorest children. Add to that the fact that Darlene Zschech is a wife, mother, new grandmother and a partner in ministry with her husband Mark, and one might wonder what more a woman of such substance...
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*Monday, March 11, 2013*

JoC
Jars of Clay have been hard at work on a new studio album, slated to release before the end of 2013, but in the meantime, they want to share a few live recordings with you. They recorded a live show in Sellersville, PA on October 16, 2011 with intentions of releasing it as a live DVD, but it never came to fruition. However, the band will be releasing select audio recordings of the songs on Monday, March 19th on iTunes and Amazon. However, if you grab it via JarsofClay.com on March 18, you'll get some videos and a sneak peek at the upcoming album...
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Capitol Christian Music Group announced today that its market-leading distribution arm EMI CMG Distribution, will be re-branded as Capitol Christian Distribution. This announcement is made in tandem with the launch of their updated business-to-business website (http://www.capitolchristiandistribution.com). "We are excited to introduce these changes today as we reveal the new name, logo and updated website," shares Greg Bays, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Capitol Christian Distribution...
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for King & Country
Hot new duo for KING & COUNTRY will be performing their new single, "Middle of Your Hear," on FOX News Channel's hit TV show, "Huckabee," March 23 at 8pm EST. The single is the third release from their critically-acclaimed debut album Crave which just last week climbed back into the Top 10 on the iTunes Christian Albums Chart more than one year after its release. The video for their last single, "The Proof of Your Love (The Monologue Mix)," which Amazon.com named as Christian music's "Song of the Year" in 2012, also just surpassed the one million mark on YouTube. In addition, the title track from the album is featured on "The Bible: Music Inspired By The Epic Mini-Series," the musical companion to the History Channel's mini-series "The Bible," which comes...
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Award-winning producer, songwriter and artist Benjah will release his third solo album Vanity Fare on March 19th via Jahmen Music Group, with distribution through New Day Distribution. The highly anticipated album features guest performances by some of Christian music's hottest artists, including Trip Lee, Tedashii, Propaganda, Da Truth, Json, Sho Baraka, Beckah Shae, Canon and more. On Vanity Fare, Benjamin "Benjah" Thom passionately communicates the cost of chasing vanity...
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LOVED, the 6th studio album by acclaimed indie singer songwriter JJ Heller, hits stores tomorrow, March 12, 2013. Along with the standard version being sold in outlets worldwide, a deluxe digital edition with 4 additional acoustic songs is available from JJHeller.com, iTunes and other digital outlets...
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*Friday, March 8, 2013*

TFK
Thousand Foot Krutch frontman Trevor McNevan has been sharing details of his recent healing while on TFK's current "War Of Change" headline tour. Here's the story he shared with his publicist to share with you. (And be sure to hear him tell this story in person on this tour!): "A few weeks ago, after the Super Bowl, I was walking from my living room to my kitchen and out of no where, my back literally felt like it shattered. A few days later it was so bad I couldn't even move; it was the worst pain I've ever felt in my life. I tried to make it down the stairs to head to the hospital and blacked out. My wife had to call 911 and ambulance...
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Audio Adrenaline
The anticipated record from Audio Adrenaline is now just days away! Kings & Queens (Fair Trade Services) is the ten-song album featuring the band's new lead vocalist, Kevin Max and long-time band member bassist Will McGinniss, who are joined by CCM vets Dave Ghazarian (Superchick) on guitar, drummer Jared Byers (Bleach), and singer-songwriter-keyboardist Jason Walker. AA's other original member, Mark Stuart, having to step down as lead vocalist due to spasmodic dysphonia (causing involuntary muscle spasms of the larynx), is very much still part of band decisions and wrote on many of the new songs for this new album. Now, with new band members and a larger mission goal, there is no question the world is ready for the "new" Audio Adrenaline...
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*Thursday, March 7, 2013*

Needtobreathe
NEEDTOBREATHE, a rock and roll band from South Carolina, have been together for over 13 years. Their non-stop touring has gained them the reputation as a must see live act. With four highly acclaimed albums behind them and a fifth in production, they continue to deliver songs that show their roots and ambitions in equal measure. As Bear Rinehart says "We take every chance we get to support Palmetto Medical Initiative, so the band is offering the "Cercas Blancas EP", a mix of old, live and new recordings. All 'tips' go directly to PMI to support the incredible work they do across the globe providing sustainable...
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Remedy Drive
It was an incredible evening for Centricity Publishing's CentricSongs at the recent SESAC Christian Music Awards. The company won 16 awards, with Seth Mosley being honored with 12 National Performance Activity Awards and 2 awards for #1 Billboard Song for All Things Possible, recorded by Mark Schultz and Fighter, recorded by Manafest. Resuscitate Me garnered David Zach, frontman for Remedy Drive, an award for #1 Billboard Song and his second win for National Performance Activity Award. A complete listing of winners is available online at...
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Capital Kings
Dubbed as the new face of electronic pop, Capital Kings (Cole Walowac, Jon White) have already had a breakout year with their debut album entering the Top 5 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart and embarking on one of the largest arena tours, Winter Jam. This month is no exception for the emerging act who releases their debut music video "You'll Never Be Alone" this week: http://youtu.be/klf_k_pxWoE. The music video was directed by Sean Hagwell (Hot Chelle Rae) and filmed in Denver, Colo. Capital Kings sent out a call out to fans inviting them...
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Francesca Battistelli
Word Entertainment will release a musical companion to the History Channel's mini-series "The Bible" on March 12. The 12-track album highlighting themes from the mini-series features contemporary Christian's top artists including Meredith Andrews, Chris August, Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, Jason Castro, Everfound, for KING & COUNTRY, Group 1 Crew, Dara Maclean, Point of Grace, and Sidewalk Prophets. Superstars Wynonna Judd and Kenny Rogers also come together on the compilation for a special rendition of "Mary Did You Know?" The breathtaking epic, which airs every Sunday through March culminating on Easter, drew in 27 million viewers this past Sunday...
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Integrity Music celebrates Gateway Church's canon of modern hymns and worship anthems with a new 14-track collection, Gateway Worship: The First Ten Years, releasing March 19. Led by Worship Pastor Thomas Miller along with Gateway Worship members Walker Beach, Sion Alford, David Moore, Zach Neese, Jason Tam and Dove Award-winning artist Kari Jobe, Gateway Church and its dynamic worship ministry have grown to be one of the most influential in the world...
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Unspoken was the featured music guest this week on FOX 17 Tennessee Mornings. The band performed their current Top Ten single, "Who You Are" that was named as the 2012 Top Christian Song of the Year by iTunes. The group's second song closed the show, Bury The Workman that will be on their next EP and will be released exclusively to iTunes early summer. A full studio album from Unspoken will be released in February, 2014...
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*Wednesday, March 6, 2013*

Hillsong United
Last week Hillsong UNITED released the widely acclaimed studio project, Zion, which has earned the international worship band its highest ever Billboard 200 debut at No. 5 with a 25 percent increase from their last studio album Aftermath. The project, selling more than 34,100 units its first week, also topped the Billboard Christian & Gospel album and digital charts. During street week, UNITED peaked as the No. 1 album overall on iTunes in the United States, South Africa, Sweden, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Singapore...
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Shawn McDonald
As he approaches the ten-year mark of his music career, singer/songwriter/storyteller Shawn McDonald releases The Analog Sessions (Sparrow), a collection of nine re-recorded via live-to-tape hits and fan favorites, plus two brand new tunes. The project releases March 26. "When you release a traditional greatest hits record these days, usually people just go to iTunes to download the new songs, so the idea was to re-record everything to give the songs a fresh and different approach," McDonald shares...
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Onward to Olympas and The Burial have just announced a series of tour dates in April that will take them out to Facedown Fest and back. The two-week run is sponsored by Fakelife Clothing and will have the bands stopping in cities along the southern states. The Burial are currently working on a new album due out later this year, and Onward to Olympas are touring in support of their most recent release "Indicator". You can see a video for the single here...
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David Phelps
Multi-Platinum artist, 2 x Grammy Award Winner, 4 x Dove Award Winner David Phelps, has undoubtedly made a strong name in different facets of the music world. Now after releasing his Classic solo album, Phelps is preparing to make a strong name in a new arena. Not only does David have big plans for the summer, but he also has plans for the classical music world. After wrapping up his tour with Gaither Vocal Group, David will kick off his European Classic tour in the month of June with eleven stops from Faroe Islands to Germany...
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Christian Pop Artist, Leslie Woods, has signed a four-album record deal with INOV8 Music Group. "There is no other artist in this world that deserves this opportunity any more than Leslie Woods" said Jeff McLaughlin, Woods' manager. "She has overcome insurmountable challenges in her life that would cause any young girl to crawl into a hole and give up on her dreams and it is so great to see her finally reaching the level of success that she has always deserved." One of Woods' biggest challenges was at the age of 14 when she was diagnosed with epilepsy. However, when you see and hear her sing, it is evident that through Christ, she has risen above her challenges...
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*Tuesday, March 5, 2013*

Moody Radio morning drive-time host and Frontiers recording artist Perry LaHaie is releasing his highly-anticipated new CD, Ahead, today. LaHaie, known for his outreach ministry in the Muslim world, says inspiration for the 11-song collection draws heavily on a quote from Dawson Trotman, the founder of the Navigators: "When you can't see very far ahead, go as far ahead as you can see." "That's why I sing about reaching the nations and that's why I work with Frontiers," LaHaie says. "Although I cannot always see where my path is leading, God has made this very clear...
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*Monday, March 4, 2013*

Word Entertainment-a Christian entertainment company offering an array of artist services including recorded music, publishing, merchandising, booking and marketing -today announced the appointment of Dale Mathews to Senior Vice President, Music Publishing and Church Resources, Word Entertainment. Mathews will oversee Word's newly combined Publishing and Print Music operations, leading a unified team dedicated to serving Word Entertainment's songwriters and artists, and equipping the church with a wide range of premier music products and other ministry resources. Based in Nashville...
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*Friday, March 1, 2013*

Matt Maher
Two-time GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter and worship leader Matt Maher is set to release his most unique and revealing project yet with the announcement of his fourth album, titled All The People Said Amen available April 23. Maher's newest project fuses the popularity of his vibrant live show with several new studio cuts, offering fans an assortment of writing and performance styles. “This project,” offers Maher, “is a real collage of who I am musically...
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for King & Country
On February 27, critically-acclaimed new duo for KING & COUNTRY performed before a packed house and worldwide online audience for the simulcast event "gods at war" led by Pastor and bestselling author, Kyle Idelman. The event, which covered topics including the idols infiltrating our lives and our churches, took place at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, in front of 5,100 people...
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This week, Charlotte, N.C.-based worship team, Elevation Worship celebrates the street week release of its second full-length album with Essential Worship/Provident, Nothing Is Wasted, with the group's first No. 1 chart debut, selling more than 11,780 total units across all physical and digital channels. The project enters at the No.1 position on the Billboard Contemporary Christian Chart and lands within the Top 50 of...
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Quickly becoming one of the most well loved trios in Christian music today, Dove Award Nominee, Beyond the Ashes (BTA) are on fire once again with their debut StowTown Records' release, Living in the Moment. The new album will arrive at stores, and digitally, via iTunes and others, this Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. Produced by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun, this dynamic album features BTA's tight male harmony...
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The band (now formerly) known as Arthur is calling it quits after a decade together. Formed as a side project by the current and past members of Bremerton, WA, punk-pop band MxPx, Arthur began with the original line-up of Michael "Arthur" Herrera, Yuri "Zane" Ruley and MxPx stage tech Neil "Alexander" Hundt in 1997. Shortly after, Thomas "Edmund" Wisniewski joined, and Arthur took full form. "Arthur was never a full time touring band, but we were a band none the less, which is why we're formally BREAKING UP...
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For the past 31 years, non-profit Christian ministry Actors, Models and Talent for Christ (AMTC) has been scouting the country, searching for actors, models, singers, dancers and comedians who are called to become positive role models. Due to popular demand, the team will be screening local talent in the following cities...
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*Thursday, February 28, 2013*

Newsboys
Newsboys' hugely successful "God's Not Dead Tour" spring leg is fully underway with eight tour dates already completed - seven which were in front of sellout crowds! With the tour now in full swing, the band is ramping up for more sellout crowds and more added dates to their 30+ nationwide tour. The most updated tour schedule is listed below. All concertgoers can anticipate getting to hear many of the band's biggest No. 1 hits, such as "God's Not Dead," "Born Again," and their latest chart-topping hit, "Your Love Never Fails," which held the No. 1 spot for seven weeks in a row at Hot AC radio...
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Aaron Shust
Dove Award-winning artist, Aaron Shust, will join platinum selling singer/songwriter, Mark Schultz, on his All Things Possible 2013 Tour that launches March 15, 2013 in Georgia and concludes May 5th in Charlotte, NC. The 20-city tour, presented by Compassion International, also features the Dove-nominated artist Jonny Diaz. Ticket buyers will have the option to purchase a special "VIP Experience" ticket, which includes early entry and premium concert seating, along with a pre-show Q&A session with Schultz, Shust and Diaz. For the most up-to-date concert and ticket information please visit...
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"What if the way we worship isn't just an expression of our faith, but is what shapes our faith?" This is the question posed by pastor/author/worship leader Glenn Packiam as he examines the concept of corporate worship in the light of an ancient Christian faith with his e-book Discover The Mystery of Faith from David C Cook and companion eight-track EP The Mystery of Faith from Integrity Music, both releasing March 5. Packiam, who serves as pastor of...
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CITIZENS, a high energy, Indie Rock band have released a new video for their single "Made Alive". Their self-titled album, Citizens, is expected to be released in March 2013, and is available for pre-purchase now. Born in the heart of Seattle's university district, CITIZENS has quickly built a reputation for their dynamic hymn arrangements and high intensity anthems. Deacon Zach Bolen, leader singer of the bands, guides with a visible emotion and passion that stems from a desire to see everyone in the U-District worship Jesus as Lord...
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Nashville Publicity Group, a public relations firm specializing in family-friendly entertainment, is commemorating their 10th anniversary with the special album release, Nashville Publicity Group presents TEN - Available March 5th at all digital retailers including iTunes and Amazon.com. 100% of sales from the album will go to charities handpicked by the artists themselves. Nashville Publicity Group presents TEN features 20 tracks from 20 artists...
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Show Hope
2013 is quite the celebration year for Show Hope. The orphan care and adoption ministry, founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, celebrates ten years of service. To commemorate this astounding milestone, Show Hope has announced their 10-Year Anniversary Celebration. With two days full of fellowship, food, music, and lots of fun for the entire family, the celebration will be held over Memorial Day weekend at both the Show Hope office in Franklin as well as Lipscomb University in Nashville. Further details are listed...
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*Wednesday, February 27, 2013*

Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline kicks off their highly anticipated "Kings & Queens Tour" this Friday, March 1 in Morganton, North Carolina. The tour will run in 30+ cities across the U.S. and is sponsored by ChildFund International. Audio Adrenaline will release their debut album Kings & Queens March 12 on Fair Trade Services. The "Kings & Queens Tour" will feature Dove Award winning bands Group 1 Crew and Seventh Day Slumber, as well as Manic Drive, winner of GMA Canada's 2012 Hard Rock/Alternative Album of the Year...
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Brandon Heath
As the Easter season approaches, Christian Music record labels Provident Label Group and Capitol Christian Music Group join forces to create a special collaborative album featuring new recordings of 12 timeless hymns by the industry's most celebrated artists. Releasing March 5, Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship offers music fans a chance to own their favorite church classics such as "Jesus Paid it All," "Blessed Assurance," "It Is Well" and "Holy, Holy, Holy" now reinvented by top voices Newsboys, Matthew West, Brandon Heath, Matt Maher and many more...
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Kari Jobe
Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning Christian recording artist Kari Jobe-along with an impressive list of global partners-is lending her support to the exciting new film NOT TODAY in the fight against human trafficking. Gripping, entertaining and ultimately redemptive, NOT TODAY helps audiences put a human face on the worldwide problem of modern slavery and exploitation. "We all have to play a role and do our part to fight against the plague that affects 27 million people and growing," Jobe said...
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Mary Mary
WE tv announced today that the women's network has greenlit a third season of its popular docu-series, Mary Mary, just ahead of the season two finale airing tomorrow night, February 28 at 9 pm, ET/PT. WE tv has ordered 10, one-hour episodes. Production will begin in Los Angeles in mid-March. Commented Lauren Gellert, WE tv's SVP of original production & development: "During the current season of Mary Mary, viewers witnessed two incredible births: Tina's baby boy and Erica and Tina's hit single, 'Go Get It,' which went on to win the duo a Grammy Award. It's exactly this type of dimensionality that WE tv spotlights in women...
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*Tuesday, February 26, 2013*

John Mark McMillan
"How He Loves" writer and popular worship leader John Mark McMillan is the latest to launch a Kickstarter campaign to help fund a new studio recording. With an ambitious goal of $40,000, McMillan has already raised a third of the goal in one day since the campaign launched yesterday! About the project, McMillan writes: "Be the record label for my next album with $40k in 30 days! Let's make this thing together! In this stage of our journey, we have found ourselves in a unique position...
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Emery
The Seeking will join Emery as special guests on their headlining U.S. tour kicking off April 22nd in Joliet, IL. Also featured on the tour are Wolves At The Gate and Peace Mercutio. The Seeking will head out on the road in early March in support of Jonny Craig alongside support acts Kurt Travis and Hail the Sun (all tour dates below). The Seeking recently released their debut album, Yours Forever (Razor & Tie) - iTunes Store. Yours Forever was produced by Colby Wedgeworth (The Maine, Burn Halo, This Century, Austin Gibbs)...
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Plumb
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Plumb is releasing her sixth album, NEED YOU NOW, today, February 26. A prolific writer, Plumb uses the project's 13 songs to tell honest stories of struggle, of loss and of restoration. One such song, "Need You Now (How Many Times)" is slated to be featured on tonight's episode of ABC Family's hit show Pretty Little Liars. After a several year hiatus to spend more time with her family, Plumb's artistry was warmly welcomed back at radio with the album's title track holding a...
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World-renowned worship leader and best-selling author Darlene Zschech releases on March 19 her long-awaited Revealing Jesus live worship CD/DVD and 365-day devotional hardcover gift book from RGM-NEW BREED Music / Integrity Music and Bethany House Publishers, respectively. In anticipation of the release, a newly launched microsite, Revealing-Jesus.com, previews four of the new songs and videos from the CD/DVD, offers select devotions from the companion book, and features a free download of the chord chart for "Victor's Crown...
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"Ring The Bell," the first feature film from Beach Street Entertainment, is set to release to DVD April 9th (Provident Films). The movie was produced by Beach Street Records' founder and Casting Crowns' producer Mark Miller. Miller, the lead singer and founder of country music group Sawyer Brown, co-wrote the script with Thomas Weber, and Weber directed the production. Provident Films ("Courageous," "Fireproof" and "October Baby") is a partner in the marketing and distribution of this family-friendly movie...
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NewSong
Swallow the Ocean, the 18th career recording from GRAMMY®-nominated NewSong, releases today. Produced by Seth Mosley (Newsboys), Chris Stevens (TobyMac), and Paul Mills (Bluetree), Swallow the Ocean includes songwriting contributions from Mosley, Stevens, Jason Roy (Building 429), Jared G. Anderson, Don Poythress, Tony Wood, Mia Fieldes, Stephanie Lewis, and NewSong's Eddie Carswell and Russ Lee, among others. The project features the lead single, "Swallow the Ocean," which is ascending Christian radio charts nationwide, and currently receiving airplay on K-LOVE, as well as other key stations...
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*Monday, February 25, 2013*

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Set for release April 23, Martin Smith's first full-length solo debut, God's Great Dance Floor, Step 01, is a 12-song collection of personal revival songs born out of a reinvigorated season of living in community with everyday believers. A welcoming invitation to prodigals and faithful alike, God's Great Dance Floor, Step 01 (and Step 02, slated to release October 2013) is a reminder that God's grace is for everyone. From the opening strains of "Awake My Soul...
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Stryper
Christian Rockers STRYPER released today "Bleeding from the Inside Out," the first digital single off the forthcoming album Second Coming due for release on Frontiers Records on March 26th in North America. The song is one of the 2 original tracks that can be found on this new release (with the other being "Blackened"). The other 14 songs making up the new album are brand new recordings of STRYPER classics taken from the band's first three albums: "The Yellow and Black Attack," "Soldiers Under Command...
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New Fair Trade Services act Citizen Way have much to show in their debut release, Love Is The Evidence out on April 23. The four-piece band is comprised of two sets of siblings - Josh and Ben Calhoun and David and Ben Blascoe. Love Is The Evidence includes the band's forthcoming radio single "Nothing Ever (Could Separate Us)" out on March 22nd. The single follows their debut hit...
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Newworldson
Newworldson received a 2013 JUNO Award nomination, as announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) during a media conference held in Toronto on Tuesday. The band was recognized in the category of Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year for its April 2012 release, Rebel Transmission. The JUNO nod marks Newworldson's fourth nomination in this category...
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Worship Central, based out of London, England's Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB), releases on March 12 their third worship album and second live recording, Let It Be Known, from Integrity Music. Recorded live in London by the faculty, training team and students at Worship Central, which is led by Tim Hughes and Al Gordon, the project features worship leaders Hughes, Gordon, Ben Cantelon, Nikki Fletcher, Luke Hellebronth and Miles Dhillon...
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Only a few weeks after seeing their latest single ("Revolution") hit the #6 spot on Billboard's Christian Rock chart, the all sibling band Scarlet Fade, is in for another treat. After a recent series of shows throughout South FL., Scarlet Fade has been asked to come open for the legendary group The Beach Boys on Feb 27th at The Chateau Elan Conference Center in Sebring, FL...
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*Thursday, February 21, 2013*

toby
Reaching its midpoint last weekend, the internationally top-ranked Winter Jam Tour Spectacular reports a record-setting 23 sellouts to date this year. Playing in 24 cities so far, the tour drew more than 19,000 people at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, and 18,000 at Columbus, Ohio's Schottenstein Center, while nearly 16,000 packed Charlotte, North Carolina's Time Warner Cable Arena. This year Winter Jam has seen almost 300,000 attendees to date, with 20 more concerts slated through March...
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Britt Nicole
On February 26th, Capitol Records will release the 2013 Grammy nominated album Gold from Britt Nicole, a Nashville-based artist who marks the label's latest pop singer/songwriter signing. The newly repackaged Gold which was released on Sparrow Records in March 2012 and debuted at number 41 on the Top 100 Billboard Chart signals Britt's emergence as a pop phenom of uncommon substance and soul. The first time Grammy nominee spent her inaugural Grammys presenting awards in the pre-telecast...
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Hillsong United
It was 2011 when Hillsong UNITED released Aftermath, their No. 1 international hit and highest-selling album to date. Now after a two-year wait, UNITED is set to release Zion, their latest studio project. Zion will be available next Tuesday, February 26 (Capitol CMG) and is their 12th full-length album and third studio recording. Running through street date, fans can listen to the full album for free on iTunes. This is available only in the U.S. and Canada and is accessible to all desktop computers and iPads. Click here to listen to...
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RayLynn Records' flagship worship artist Kyle Sherman is slated to open for GRAMMY ® nominated artist and Dove Award winner Francesca Battistelli on her new spring tour titled "Hundred More Years." Sherman will be accompanied by pop-rock group The Afters and The Outcome. The tour will kick off in Amarillo, Texas on March 21 and carry through to May 5, wrapping the spring leg in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The musical acts will entertain audiences across the country including those...
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Jeremy Camp
BEC Recordings' and GRAMMY-nominated artist Jeremy Camp celebrates another No. 1 Billboard Christian Album debut with his most recent studio album Reckless. The album immediately shot to the top of the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart as well as in the Top 10 on the overall albums chart. This marks Camp's third No. 1 Billboard Christian Album debut in his career. Rounding out his stellar street week, Camp appeared on FoxNews LIVE last Friday talking about his album and recent book release, I Still Believe (Tyndale House Publishers)...
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*Wednesday, February 20, 2013*

The City Harmonic
Internationally acclaimed band, The City Harmonic, set about "getting people in on the act-hearts pounding and feet moving" from its outset just a little over two years ago. Since that time, the band went from anonymity to widespread acclaim, headlining tours across North America and gathering numerous awards along the way. Adding to its list of accolades, The City Harmonic received its first nomination yesterday from The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) for a "Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year" 2013 JUNO Award for the band's widely acclaimed and first full-length album, I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home). The 42nd Annual JUNO Awards, hosted by Michael Bublé, will air on Canada's most watched television network, CTV, Sunday, April 21...
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*Tuesday, February 19, 2013*

The Devil Wears Prada
Roadrunner Records has announced its signing of The Devil Wears Prada. Deeply-rooted as one of the most potent and powerful bands in modern American metal, The Devil Wears Prada will make their label debut with an as-yet-untitled new LP, executive produced by Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, with producer/engineer Matt Goldman, expected to arrive fall 2013. Mike Hranica, front man of The Devil Wears Prada said, "We've put so much time into the new songs already, and we're really happy where things are sitting...
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Meredith Andrews
Word Worship artist Meredith Andrews and husband Jacob Sooter welcomed their second son into the world Sunday night at their home near Chicago, IL. The baby boy, Remington Ezra Sooter, was born at 9:37 p.m. weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 20.67 inches. The couple's first child, Maverick, is two. This past January, Meredith Andrews' third studio album, Worth It All, debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard's Christian & Gospel chart and received rave reviews from both critics and fans alike...
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Mandisa
On Wednesday, February 20, three time GRAMMY® Nominated artist Mandisa will join the welcome celebration for the return of beloved anchor, Robin Roberts to ABC's Good Morning America. Mandisa will be on the set to perform her hit song "Stronger" during the 8 AM (ET) hour of the morning show. The powerful anthem "Stronger" was used by the No. 1 rated program several times last fall when the show updated the anchor's progress following Roberts' hiatus following a bone marrow transplant...
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Silverline
Minnesota rockers, Silverline are proud to announce the release of their first single, "Lights Out" which is now available to all digital retailers. The band's new song is heating up the charts on radio right now to as it's about to enter the top 10 at Christian Rock radio in only 3 weeks. To hear the track, their label DREAM Records has released a streaming version on their YouTube channel for you to check out...
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Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson's long-awaited single "Carry Me" is available for digital purchase on iTunes today! This single is an open window into the recent struggles and victories in Josh's life. Josh describes the message behind the song "Carry Me" in his latest blog saying, "I never fully understood that Jesus is all that I need until He was all that I had...
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Elevation Worship team returns to the national spotlight with its latest music offering, Nothing Is Wasted, on Essential Worship/Provident today. The album, a "must-have" for today's modern worship enthusiast, is available in two unique expressions: a deluxe and a standard edition, debuting at No. 1 and No. 3 respectively on iTunes Christian & Gospel Top Albums chart. The deluxe edition also reached No. 6 on the iTunes overall Top Albums chart and continues to climb...
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The new installment of Integrity Music's annual iWorship collection, iWorship Now/Next, is a two disc, 28-song set that releases March 5 and features the most popular songs being sung in the Church now, plus the songs that are destined to be the next anthems sung by the faithful around the world. The first "Now/Next" recording from iWorship since 2004, the project features "Our God," "How He Loves," "Your Love Never Fails," "Jesus At The Center,' "10,000 Reasons" (2013 GRAMMY Award winner) and more of today's most loved anthems. The project also features the next batch of songs expected to widely impact the Church, including "The Same Love," "Bless The Lord...
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John Schlitt
Multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist John Schlitt's music video, "Faith & Freedom," is featured on a new limited-edition DVD produced by Faith & Freedom Coalition, a grassroots movement for time-honored values, stronger families and individual freedom. The single, "Faith & Freedom," is from Schlitt's fourth solo CD, The Greater Cause. Titled "One Nation Under God-Restoring American Greatness," the DVD features some of the most respected conservative voices in the nation...
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Those Who Fear are coming out swinging with the blue collar work ethic of their hometown, Pittsburgh, PA staunchly ingrained in them. Their brand of east coast hardcore comes at you like a wall of sound, and Those Who Fear make no apologies for the message behind the music. Now they have released a much anticipated music video for the single "Sowers of Discord" from their brand new album Unholy Anger...
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Jason Crabb, Christian music's reigning Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year, is set to release his all-new, sophomore studio release, Love Is Stronger (Gaither Music Group), on March 12th. The follow-up to his GRAMMY®-winning, self-titled debut, this 11-song collection finds Crabb working with an all-star cast of producers including Jay DeMarcus (producer and member of country super group Rascal Flatts), Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe) and Wayne Haun (Celine Dion, Earl Scruggs), each of whom produced Crabb for the first time. "This is a dream come true!" exclaims a wide-eyed, smiling Jason Crabb. "I mean--to get to go into the...
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EMI CMG Distribution is excited to announce an expanded relationship with CanZion Group, LP for the United States and Puerto Rico. Effective immediately CanZion will represent EMI CMG Distribution's complete new release schedule and catalog to the CBA stores serving the Latino community in the U.S. and Puerto Rico including all English titles. Greg Bays, Senior Vice President of sales and marketing for EMI CMG Distribution said: "We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with CanZion...
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*Monday, February 18, 2013*

SCC
Steven Curtis Chapman brings his inspirational sound back home to his rural Kentucky origins on Deep Roots, the latest exclusive album release from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. The new 12-track CD will feature stand-out collaborations with bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and some of Nashville’s finest players, as well as three generations of Chapman family members including: Chapman’s father, Herb Chapman Sr., brother, Herb Chapman Jr., son, Caleb Chapman, and daughter-in-law, Jillian Edwards Chapman. The uniquely personal album will be available for purchase in all Cracker Barrel locations, iTunes and Amazon.com beginning March 11, 2013...
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Difference Media, home to some of the leading names in Southern Gospel music, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with EMI CMG Distribution. EMI CMG will oversee worldwide retail distribution at both Christian and mainstream outlets, as well as digital distribution, for upcoming releases from the label’s acclaimed roster of artists that includes Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Canton Junction, Matthew Hagee, Tim Duncan, The Cornerstone Sanctuary Choir, John Hagee and The Hagees. The inaugural Difference Media release under the new agreement will be the April 23rd launch of Aaron & Amanda Crabb’s Mercy...
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*Friday, February 15, 2013*

Crowder
Critically acclaimed artist and songwriter Crowder is set to kick off his nationwide “It’ll Cure What Ails Ya” Tour beginning February 27 in Atlanta, Ga. Crowder, as part of an eight-piece bluegrass-ish collective, will venture across the US exclusively playing small and intimate clubs. Joining him on the 20-plus date tour is new duo Stetson & Cia. Tickets are limited and available now at www.CrowderMusic.com...
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Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real just hit the top spot at radio for the eighth time in their career. "Promises," the latest single from their newly released sixth studio project Run, grabbed the No.1 slot at Hot AC this week. With a No. 1 hit single, a brand new CD and a new headlining tour that kicked off this week, the boys of Sanctus Real are certainly enjoying this moment in their career. For its first week out, Run is already at No. 5 on the Top Christian/Gospel Digital Albums...
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Jeremy Camp
BEC recording artist JEREMY CAMP has released a new video for his single "Reckless", the title track off of his brand new album, Reckless, available for purchase on iTunes now. This is his first studio album release in five years, and he is excited to share what God has been doing in his life on this new record. Jeremy is a contemporary Christian musician who is no stranger to success. Since the release of his debut album, Stay, in 2002, he has had an outstanding career with thirty two number one radio singles...
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MercyMe
Fans of MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tedashii, Kutless, Family Force 5, Luminate, Adam Cappa, Rhett Walker Band and Tim Timmons can play a special role in the filming and production of a new documentary that features a behind-the-scenes look at The Rock & Worship Roadshow. Roadshow - The Film, sponsored by Grand Canyon University, will reveal a story of...
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David Phelps
Multi-Platinum Contemporary and Classical musician David Phelps is ready to make 2013 just as great as 2012. Last year, Phelps released a solo album entitled Classics. The album hit the Billboard "Classical Crossover Albums" chart at number seven in late November. Peaking at the number five spot, Classics stayed within the top 15 spots on the chart throughout December. Phelps was also honored to be nominated as the number 5 best album of the year according to The J.M. Blaine 2012 Soul of Music Awards...
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*Thursday, February 14, 2013*

Carman
CCM legend Carman has just announced that he has been diagnosed with Myeloma Cancer. Please keep the singer in your prayers. Below is Carman's personal letter to his fans via Facebook about the diagnosis... "I have delayed writing this but those of you I call friends and supporters, who have prayed for me and this ministry need to know about this new battle that lies ahead. One week ago I was diagnosed with Myeloma Cancer. It is incurable...
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Jeremy Camp
Jeremy Camp will appear LIVE tomorrow on FoxNews online LIVE to talk about his recent release Reckless as well as his book I Still Believe. Tune in tomorrow by going to http://live.foxnews.com/ at 1:20 PM ET / 12:20 PM CST. Camp released Reckless this Tuesday to much-acclaim from fans and media. The album immediately shot to the top of the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart where it still remains as well as in the Top 10 on the overall albums chart...
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K-LOVE, the leading Christian radio network with a weekly listenership of 14 million people, announced today at an exclusive press event that they will bring the first ever fan-voted awards show in Christian music history to Nashville. The K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience will kick off Friday, May 31 and culminate Sunday, June 2. The K-LOVE Fan Awards will open the voting process to the fans in May. The winners will be announced at the Awards show, which will be held on Saturday, June 1st at 7:30pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium. This inaugural event will bring together the biggest names in Christian music...
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Seventh Day Slumber
BEC Recordings' Seventh Day Slumber is set to release a full-length worship album, Love & Worship, on March 12. This album will feature well-known Christian anthems such as Matt Redman's GRAMMY®-winning song "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" as well as original worship songs. Love & Worship is a passionate and heartfelt worship record that is absolutely true to their style. Seventh Day Slumber has made a name for themselves in the world of Christian rock...
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Atlanta-based Reach Records' latest artist Andy Mineo is slated to release his highly anticipated debut album, Heroes for Sale on April 16, 2013. Heroes for Sale blends a variety Mineo's musical influences including hymns, heavy metal, hip-hop, and classical while unveiling a personal side of the hip hop artist. Mineo strips back layers of his own life in Heroes for Sale and gets real with his audience to reveal his authentic self, letting them see into his brokenness in hopes that they will identify with that...
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Jesus Culture announces Jesus Culture One Nights April tour featuring worship led by Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, and the Jesus Culture Band and ministering by Banning Liebscher. The tour kicks off in April with Jesus Culture hosting One Nights in cities around the nation, beginning in Chicago and wrapping up in Charlotte, N.C. "The goal of these events is to gather together to seek the Lord and encounter Him through whole-hearted, passionate worship," says Banning Liebscher, director of Jesus Culture...
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On January 30th, Facedown Records newest addition, Fallstar, put out a lyric video for their first single off their forthcoming record entitled Backdraft. The single, "Shallow Believer" ft. Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire, has garnered high praise from fans and critics alike. The band exclusively gave AMPMagazine.com a detailed explanation of the track and video, which has been gaining attention due to its controversial imagery and lyrics. You can view vocalist Chris Ratzlaff and bassist Bryan Ratzlaff...
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*Wednesday, February 13, 2013*

TFK
Modern Rock favorites THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH releases this week its first-ever independent video, "War Of Change," from the band's independently released, 5-star acclaimed and No. 1 selling Billboard Hard Rock album, The End Is Where We Begin. The video can be seen now at http://youtu.be/HdnTSXUWd3E. The single and album can also be downloaded at iTunes® and Amazon.com. "This song embodies the heart and soul of this record [The End Is Where We Begin]," says TFK frontman Trevor McNevan...
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KTCY/Azle-Dallas (101.7) flipped to Air1 (Christian CHR) today following the station's acquisition last week by Educational Media Foundation. David Pierce, Air1's Chief Creative Officer, stated, "After our expansions in San Antonio and Houston last year, we are excited to extend our Air1 coverage in the Texas Triangle to include Dallas." Paul Goldsmith, Air1 Program Director, added, "Everything's bigger in Texas, they say. And, as it relates the Air1 audience, they are absolutely right...
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*Tuesday, February 12, 2013*

Spoken
The new release from Spoken entitled Illusion is out today via eOne Entertainment. The album was produced by Jasen Rauch (RED, Breaking Benjamin). Illusion can be streamed on Loudwire through February 18th at this location: http://loudwire.com/spoken-Illusion-exclusive-album-stream/. Spoken is comprised of Matt Baird, Oliver Crumpton, and Ryan Pei. Illusion is a concept with which most can relate...
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Demon Hunter
A recent article on Metal Injection reported that metal legends Metallica had asked that their music not to be used during U.S. interrogations, so Demon Hunter "volunteered" -- according to the shooter of Osama Bin Laden. In reply to this accusation that put Demon Hunter at the end of many fans' and internet readers' proverbial barrels, the band posted on their Facebook page the following... "As you can imagine, our inboxes and phones (and those of our representatives) have been flooded with messages asking us how we feel about the Esquire article on the raid that brought Osama Bin Laden...
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John Schlitt
In celebration of Valentine's Day, multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist John Schlitt gives the gift of music this week with a free download of "The Gift," the most recent single on the legendary vocalist's fourth solo CD, The Greater Cause. Music lovers are invited to visit SchlittShop.com on Valentine's Day, where they can download "The Gift" for free on February 14. A link to the free download will be delivered via email...
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Matt Redman
Capitol Christian Music Group celebrated triple wins with ForeFront records' TobyMac and sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records' Matt Redman at last weekend's 55th annual GRAMMY® Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. TobyMac added to the whirlwind success of his latest release EYE ON IT, which took home the award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. This marks the former dcTalk frontman's second GRAMMY® as a solo artist and his sixth career win. The award comes after the album's impressive debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and iTunes® Overall...
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TuneIn, the leading service for listening to music, sports and news streams from around the world, and Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent company for K-LOVE and Air1 Radio networks, recently announced a new strategic alliance. This partnership, which officially commenced February 7, 2013, extends the reach of EMF's 700 radio stations to over 40 million monthly active listeners on TuneIn. "K-LOVE and Air1 are committed to offering meaningful content, and this alliance with TuneIn increases our potential of reaching more listeners...
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toby
Join Team TobyMac for the Nashville Country Music Marathon on April 27, 2013. Choose the 2.6 mile mini-marathon, 13.1 mile half-marathon, or (if you dare) the full marathon. Raise funds to support the cause of diverse-city and New Hope Academy. Meet TobyMac, enjoy a pasta dinner, an intimate concert and a post-race party, Plus receive a team gift bag, full of signature Team TobyMac gear, designed by TobyMac himself. Check out the video below to hear about the event from TobyMac...
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Continuing to push the creative boundaries of corporate worship while inviting listeners to experience fresh encounters with God, Bethel Music will release its first ever all instrumental, full-length CD, Without Words, March 5, 2013 with global distribution through Integrity Music. Featuring tracks inspired from its critically acclaimed and No. 1-selling album released last fall, For The Sake Of The World, and other compelling Bethel Music anthems, Without Words began as an instrumental experiment by the Bethel Music community...
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Save the City Records is bringing Je'kob's popular "Faith Hope Love" digital EP series to retail stores in CD format, available February 12, 2013. The special retail compilation CD of Je'kob "Faith Hope Love" will include select tracks from his 3-part digital EP series, along with three special "Eutopian" remix tracks all on one 17-track CD volume. Music fans who want to be introduced to Je'kob's music will find this compilation CD a convenient way to get the best tracks in a single purchase. Je'kob's pop song "Love Is All" reached the #12 spot on Billboard Christian CHR and stayed on the chart for 21 weeks in 2012. To support the album, Je'kob has also released...
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Each year, pureHOPE offers a compelling summer internship designed to train a team of undergraduate students who are passionate about opposing the great evil of our day - modern sex trafficking. It is estimated that as many as 300,000 children in America are victims of sex trafficking each year. The organization welcomes applications from mature Christian students from all educational focuses who desire the opportunity to spend a summer understanding the connections between trafficking, porn, the sexualized culture, and what it means to pursue a lifestyle of justice...
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Though most remember him for helping to create the Christian dance genre in the early 90's, Chuckie Perez returns with a more contemporary sound via his new band Everyday Joe. Originally released to iTunes, Everyday Joe has entered into an agreement with Nashville-based Elevate Music Distribution to bring their self-titled debut album to stores on April 12, 2013. The 12-song album, produced by Perez and mixed by John Andrew Schreiner, includes a cameo from one of Christian music's most familiar faces...
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*Monday, February 11, 2013*

I Am Empire
Tooth & Nail Records announces I Am Empire's sophomore release, Anchors, which will release on March 26. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian "Head" Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany's enormous Christmas Rock Night festival. "We're always writing, and even when Kings was just finished, we got right back to writing and continued throughout the next year-and-a-half...
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toby
Last night's GRAMMY® win for TobyMac adds to the whirlwind success of his latest release EYE ON IT, which took home the award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. This marks his second GRAMMY® as a solo artist and his sixth career win. The award comes after the album's impressive debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and iTunes® Overall Album charts and following his first American Music Award win. The GRAMMY® was announced during the pre-show at the 55th annual GRAMMY® Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles...
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Matt Redman
sixstepsrecords' Matt Redman won a total of two GRAMMY® Awards last night at the 55th Annual GRAMMY® Awards in Los Angeles. Hailed as one of the most influential songwriters of this generation, Redman picked up his first GRAMMY® Awards yesterday-one as an artist, one as a songwriter-winning in the category of Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance in addition to Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for his hugely popular hit, "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)." Written by Redman along with songwriter Jonas Myrin, the song made an impressive 16-week run at No. 1 on Christian Radio in 2012...
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Mary Mary
My Block/Columbia Records artists, Mary Mary secured the Grammy® for Best Gospel Song at last night's awards bringing their career Grammy® count to four. The win comes on the heels of two Image Award wins along with five Stellar Award wins in 2013 alone - all for their hit single/album "Go Get It." The Urban and Gospel music superstar duo is currently enjoying the success of their originally scripted WE tv reality series, now in its second season which has just been ranked by Nielsen Media as the #1 TV show for African American women in their timeslot on cable...
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Israel Houghton
Released amidst international acclaim in August of last year and launching to the top of multiple retail sales charts, Israel & New Breed's Jesus At The Center received a GRAMMY Award yesterday from The Recording Academy during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, which were broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on the CBS Television Network. Receiving an award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for the hit AC radio single from the album, "Your Presence Is Heaven" (a tie with Matt Redman's "10,000 Reasons...
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*Friday, February 8, 2013*

Integrity Music announces the much-anticipated February 19th global release of Deeper, the first English language album from beloved Latin-American worship leader Christine D'Clario, along with the simultaneous release of its Spanish language counterpart, Mas Profundo. Loved by millions of Spanish speaking worshipers around the world, D'Clario is perhaps best known for her Premios Arpa and Dove Award nominated album De Vuelta Al Jardin (Back To The Garden). The music videos from this project have garnered an amazing 10 million views on Youtube, including over three million views for her performance of the song...
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Charmaine
Following the momentum of his latest music video, "Bombs Away" (Feat. Rachael Lampa), Jonathan Thulin just wrapped on his new music video, "Dead Come To Life" (Feat. Charmaine). Jonathan sent us some photos from he shoot that we thought we'd share with all of you. Currently, there is no release date set as of yet but we'll keep you posted as we are getting ready to put the plans in motion to launch it soon. "Dead Come To Life" is also going to radio next week too so be sure to start...
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*Thursday, February 7, 2013*

JJ Heller
JJ Heller is the picture of a true working mother. While raising her two young girls, Heller has been busy putting the final touches on her upcoming album LOVED (releasing March 12), and preparing to hit the road as the main support for Sanctus Real in eighteen cities during the first two months of "The Promises" Tour, also featuring Unspoken and Bread of Stone. "Our family has enjoyed a wonderful time of rest at home as we've worked toward the release of LOVED," Heller says. "Now that we're finally on the verge of...
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John Schlitt
Sony Creative Software has launched an official remix contest featuring "Love Won't Leave Me Alone," the current single release from Grammy and Dove Award winner John Schlitt's The Greater Cause CD. Fans of music remixes are encouraged to embellish the song using Sony's ACIDxpress software or any other software and sounds and samples from the Sony Loop Library. All entries are due by February 28...
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Generation Unleashed 2013, one of the nation's largest annual youth and young adult conferences in the northwest, just wrapped its first of two weekends at City Bible Church in Portland, Ore. Attendance was at capacity in the 3,000 seat main sanctuary where BRIDGECITY lead worship and guest speakers were featured during the three- day conference. "The overall atmosphere for the first of two weekends of the Generation Unleashed Conference was off the charts because people showed up so hungry for the presence of God...
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*Wednesday, February 6, 2013*

Wavorly
Rock band Wavorly, who announced their breakup in December and released a final project of b-sides and unreleased songs last month, has just announced the details of their final live performance, which is to take place in Nashville, TN. "We are having our final show on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 PM at a wonderful club called The Rutledge in Nashville, TN. We would be thrilled if you could find a way to make it out and celebrate our time as a band with us. Online...
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Rapture Ruckus
Hip Hop/Dance artist Rapture Ruckus's BEC Recordings full-length debut Open Your Eyes has topped the chart in New Zealand for the first time since its 2011 release. The band announced today, "You did it! This week our latest album Open Your Eyes went to #1 on the New Zealand Album Charts. Mad love to all our crazy fans for your support. You guys are awesome." Rapture Ruckus also recently made a new song, "In Crowd," free for fans. "As our way of saying thanks please go get a FREE copy of "In Crowd...
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On the heels of a national breakthrough in 2012, Christian music's August Rain has big plans for the new year. In addition to a new tour and upcoming EP produced by Jake Rye (Newsboys, Shine Bright Baby), the band's new single, "iLove," is already impacting radio stations nationwide this month with Shamrock Media Group leading the charge. "We are so excited about our new single 'iLove,'" says August Rain's Matthew Janzen. "The message is simple. This song reminds us that we love Him because He first loved us...
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Those Who Fear will be touring with Saving Grace and Ark Of The Covenant on "The Hard And Relentless" Tour this Spring. Make sure to check it out when it comes to a city near you...
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Clear Sight Music artist, V Rose, shares with us her excitement regarding her new deluxe album set to release on Feb. 25. She explains, "After traveling to different cities, following the release of my first album I got to see what songs the fans loved the most. One of them being my single 'Battery' which just about stands alone as the E.D.M record of the album. This really inspired me to write more electro-pop music that my peers and I can rock out to with a message that mom and dad won't think twice about blasting in the car...
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Jenny Simmons
Jenny Simmons, the celebrated singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of the Dove Award-nominated band Addison Road, is receiving incredible praise for her much-anticipated debut solo project, The Becoming, available nationwide this week. Simmons doesn't disappoint on any level with this heartfelt and deeply authentic project, which debuted at No. 5 upon release on the iTunes® Christian & Gospel Charts...
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*Tuesday, February 5, 2013*

Plumb
Throughout her decade+ career as an award-winning songwriter and chart-topping recording artist, PLUMB has established herself as a multi-faceted musical force. Now, on the heels of several #1 Billboard radio hits in multiple formats, Plumb is set for a February 26th release of her sixth studio album, NEED YOU NOW. After a several year hiatus to spend more time with her family, Plumb's artistry was warmly welcomed back at radio with the album's title track holding a 5-week stay atop of the Billboard Christian CHR chart as well as Top 10 status at Christian AC...
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B.Reith
B.Reith has injected a dose of optimism in a world that's taken its share of setbacks with the release of his video "2 Steps Forward", which was co-directed by Matthew Robertson (CIK Productions) and Calvin Nowell (Nside Entertainment). http://youtu.be/zfGP3qmpZSE When B.Reith was asked about the meaning of the song, here is what he said: "Well, 2 Steps Forward is definitely a fun party track. But lyrically I was being transparent about...
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Francesca Battistelli
2011 Dove Awards' "Artist of the Year," Francesca Battistelli, released her brand new single, "Strangely Dim," from her Hundred More Years Deluxe Edition album today to iTunes. Written by Battistelli, Seth Mosely and Mia Fields, the track features inspiring lyrics fused with her distinctive pop/soul sound. The full album, featuring "Strangely Dim" and four additional new songs, will be made available for purchase on March 12. On March 7, the second leg of her "Hundred More Years Tour" commences in Toronto with special guests The Afters and Kyle Sherman...
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Rock band Kiros has just announced that they're making plans for a farewell tour this year as they hang up their instruments for good. On the band's official Facebook page, the band announced today: "Kiros started at a youth group in 2000. As 16 year old kids, we thought it would be fun to put together a punk rock band, write a couple songs, and maybe one day make it to a stage to perform live...
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Jeremy Camp
BEC Recordings' artist Jeremy Camp is gearing up for his highly anticipated new studio project, Reckless, releasing next Tuesday, February 12 on BEC Recordings. Not only will he be releasing his first studio album since his GRAMMY-nominated release Speaking Louder Than Before (2008), Camp is also releasing his personal story, I Still Believe, on Tyndale House Publishers. It is his new-found life passion that spurs on this upcoming release and book - to live his life Recklessly for God...
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The highly anticipated sophomore album from critically acclaimed songwriter/artist/missionary Daniel Bashta, The Invisible, releases today from Integrity Music. Produced by Jonny MacIntosh and J.T. Daly (Paper Route), here is what the critics are already saying about The Invisible: "The Invisible picks up where The Sounds of Daniel Bashta left off. With a gutsy, raw and gritty sound, this project delves deep into conviction, courage, and compassion...
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After eight years as a band, sosaveme just released their official break-up statement. The Michigan rockers will call it quits this spring. After a successful run, five releases and plenty of tours, the four piece is parting ways to pursue other endeavors. Vocalist Nicholas Pidek released this statement on their blog today: "Bands break up for a variety of reasons; for lack of vision, for lack of cohesion, for lack of funding. And some bands breakup on good terms with...
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*Monday, February 4, 2013*

SCC
As one of Christian music's most celebrated and acclaimed artists, Steven Curtis Chapman has sold over 10 million albums, charted 47 No. 1 singles, won five GRAMMY® awards, received 57 Dove Awards, and recorded more than 200 songs on 18 original albums. In continued celebration of more than 25 years of writing, recording and ministry, #1's Vol. 2 will release on February 12. As the follow up to his 2012 release #1's Vol. 1, #1's Vol. 2 features 14 more of his biggest songs...
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Stryper
Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of iconic Christian rockers Stryper to a multi-album deal. The first release, SECOND COMING, will be released in North America on March 26th. Produced by Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, the new 16-track album includes new recordings of 14 songs from the band's early years as well as 2 brand new songs. Sweet commented, "We're really excited about this record. The re-recorded songs are sounding awesome...better than the originals in many ways! One word to describe the record? Heavier...
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Silverline
Silverline will release their third studio album, Lights Out, April 9th via DREAM Records. We are proud to present the reveal of the album cover art. The cover was designed by Silverline's bassist, Nathan Langert. "This album is really special to us. A lot of what we talk about is transforming from the old to the new, living new days and letting go of the past. In Christ, we've been changed and we can turn the "Lights Out" on the old man and rise up as a new creation. It's a story we hope to tell as we travel...
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Red
The two-time GRAMMY-nominated rock group RED will unleash their fourth album RELEASE THE PANIC in both Deluxe and Standard editions on Tuesday, February 5 via Essential (Provident Label Group/Sony). ARTISTDirect is streaming RELEASE THE PANIC in its entirety today (Monday, February 4); listen to the full album: http://bit.ly/11kZoZk and read the track-by-track Q&A with RED here: http://bit.ly/VLKZ2i. The video for the album title track, "Release The Panic," premieres today exclusively on Revolver magazine online. The concept for the post-apocalyptic, revolution fantasy clip was created...
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Fellowship Creative, a multi-media collective emanating from Dallas-based Fellowship Church led by pastor Ed Young, will release the new recording Always Been About You February 12. The collection will be available at www.fellowshipcreative.com, as well as iTunes, Amazon, and other digital outlets. Beginning February 1, each song from the recording will be featured for one day at www.fellowshipcreative.com, leading up to the release date. In addition to a video sharing the story behind the song, additional resources including song charts...
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Jason Lovins, founder and frontman for The Jason Lovins Band, went national this month with the story of his mother's rape and the eventual birth of her son who would become a Christian music performer. The powerful testimony and life story from Lovins was heard across the country through such media outlets as the Mike Huckabee Radio Show, In The Market with Janet Parshall, Religion News Service, American Family Radio, among many other upcoming feature stories. "This is the first time I have taken my birth story on a national platform," explains Lovins. "I tell my story at each concert...
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*Friday, February 1, 2013*

For Today
For Today have announced an April 2nd release date for their forthcoming EP/DVD, Prevailer. The EP will feature 5 songs (four new songs and one acoustic track) and the DVD will feature a 90 plus minute film about the band from their humble beginnings to sharing the stage worldwide. Live footage was filmed from the band's full summer spent on the 2012 Van's Warped Tour as well as from their 2012 Fight the Silence headline tour. The DVD will also feature select official music videos...
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Passion
In four days, students attending Passion 2013 raised more than $3 million to fund the freedom fight for the more than 27 million human slaves currently trapped in the trenches of captivity. More than 60,000 students gathered from 56 countries and over 2,000 universities wanting to shine a light on slavery and awaken the nation, and ultimately the world, to the fact that slavery still exists. During the final session of Passion 2013, students heard from Passion founder, Louie Giglio, who asked students to take what happened inside of their hearts and inside the walls of the Georgia Dome this week and carry it into the world...
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Just in time for the popular February holiday, hip hop/rap artist Heath McNease has released a brand new music video for his song "Groundhog Day" from his latest album, Thrift Store Jesus. About the video, McNease writes "I will keep this short, my friends. I just posted a music video for my song "Groundhog Day" from Thrift Store Jesus. Groundhog Day is one of my favorite movies ever, and that inspired the creation of this song. My fans voted on the song they'd most like to see a video...
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*Thursday, January 31, 2013*

Vota
Bryan Olesen, lead vocalist and founding member of Christian pop/rock band VOTA, will be featured on "FoxNews.com LIVE" Friday, February 1 at 12:15 pm CST. In the interview to be streamed live, Olesen will discuss VOTA's "Love Found Me" Campaign which, in partnership with Tiny Hands International, is seeking to help stop the flow of human trafficking across the border of Nepal into India. Funds from the campaign will go directly to support five border monitoring stations for five years, which could potentially intercept as many as 3000 children...
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Andrew Peterson
It was a special night when Andrew Peterson made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry recently and delighted the crowd with two of his songs, "Dancing in the Minefields" and his new single, "You'll Find Your Way." Grand Ole Opry member Ricky Skaggs made Peterson's introduction while remembering his first Opry performance and what it means to stand on the historic Ryman stage. Both of Peterson's performances were met with lengthy applause, while some of the audience jumped to their feet--a rare response for a new artist on the show. One woman in the crowd was overheard to say, "These are the two best songs of the show so far tonight." Peterson was thrilled and honored with the response...
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Reach Record's latest prodigy Andy Mineo, makes a splash in the industry today with the premiere of his new music video "AYO" on www.reachrecords.com. Produced and directed by Squint & ORIGN8 Visuals, the video was shot in Mineo's hometown of Washington Heights, NY and features a custom-made skateboard made by SalemTown Board Co. SalemTown Board Co., designs handmade skateboards and to employ, train, and mentor urban youth in Nashville, TN. Mineo will auction off the board online in April...
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NewSong
Swallow the Ocean, the 18th career recording from GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, one of Christian music's most influential bands, is slated to bow February 26. Produced by Seth Mosley (Newsboys, Peter Furler), Chris Stevens (TobyMac, Sanctus Real) and longtime NewSong collaborator Paul Mills (Bluetree; Phillips, Craig & Dean), the project features 11 selections showcasing the signature pop hooks, tight harmonies and strong evangelistic focus that have been the band's hallmark for three decades...
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Michael W. Smith
Music icon Michael W. Smith performed for a capacity crowd of 2,800 at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City this weekend. The concert, part of an extended New York City weekend fan experience, featured a guest choir comprising 300 members and fans from more than 30 states and six countries, who joined Smith on stage for songs including "Above All," "Total Praise" and "Agnus Dei," among others. The highlight of Smith's 4-day, 3-night destination fan event (Jan. 24-27) was the Saturday evening show...
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*Wednesday, January 30, 2013*

Audio Adrenaline
Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) are no strangers to allowing fans to preorder an album and get to listen to it early. Formerly, projects from Sara Groves, Disciple and Phil Whickam were made available weeks before their street dates to anyone who preordered the album via the artist's website. The newly resurrected Audio Adrenaline is also new to the Fair Trade family, and those who want to preorder the band's new record (which features Kevin Max on lead vocals), Kings and Queens now through AudioA.com will get a chance to hear all ten brand new songs in a special private album streaming. Kings and Queens releases to music listeners everywhere on March 12th...
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Portland heavy music act Fallstar, signs to Facedown Records (Saving Grace, Gideon, Altar) and have released their first single "Shallow Believer" from forthcoming record (Backdraft - due out April 16th, 2013) featuring Memphis May Fire vocalist, Matty Mullins. The track was recorded by engineer Kris Crummett (Alesana, Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping with Sirens) at Interlace Audio. To launch their first track, Fallstar are releasing and official lyric video which can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnUXWZ840SY&feature=youtu.be...
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*Tuesday, January 29, 2013*

Andrew Peterson
Two of Christian music's premiere singer/songwriters will launch their first tour together next month. Andrew Peterson and Jason Gray will start The StoryTellers Tour February 16th in Illinois and will conclude March 16th in Ohio. Both of them will bring their unique brand of humor, heartfelt lyrics and intimate performances that are sure to delight their many fans across eight states. Tickets are now on sale and may be...
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Group 1 Crew
Leading hip-hop/pop sensation Group 1 Crew's video for their No. 1 single, "His Kind of Love," debuts today on YouTube, iTunes and www.Group1Crew.com. This marks the duo's second career No. 1 single and fifth Top 5 hit. Group 1 Crew is scheduled to hit the road on March 3 when they join Audio Adrenaline on the "King's & Queen's Spring Tour." The video, shot this past November throughout Group 1 Crew...
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Big Daddy Weave
Dove Award-winning group Big Daddy Weave is set to depart on the second leg of their highly-successful "The Redeemed Tour" February 1 in Wausau, WI. The tour, featuring chart-topping artist Chris August and special guest Citizen Way, is scheduled to stop in over 38 cities from February through May. This launch comes on the heels of the band's hit No. 1 single, "Redeemed," which spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the NCA (National Christian Audience Chart) and nine weeks at No. 1 on the AC Monitored Chart. The video for the hit song has also proven to be a hit as it has amassed close to two million views on YouTube...
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Centricity Music's new breakout band, Unspoken, will join Sanctus Real on their upcoming spring tour that launches Valentine's Day in Alabama and concludes St. Patrick's Day in Nebraska. The first leg of the tour will also feature JJ Heller and Bread of Stone, with Unspoken also joining the second leg of the tour in the fall. Fans will be treated to high-powered performances and original compositions from Unspoken that are featured on the group's debut Centricity Music EP, Get To Me. Tickets for the tour are available at each venue and online at iTickets.com...
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Creative Soul, a Christian artist development and production company based in Franklin, Tennessee, is proud to announce an association with Word Entertainment - the pioneering faith-based record company whose artist roster heralds some of today's top Christian artists including Meredith Andrews, Point of Grace, Jason Castro and NEEDTOBREATHE. Effectively immediately, Creative Soul's artist development services will be monitored by the A&R team at Word Entertainment for a variety of possible opportunities...
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Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers is storming WinterJam dates. Today he is releasing his new EP, Show Me the Way, from Save the City Records. The new songs feature Group 1 Crew and vocal trendsetter Beckah Shae. The new radio single, title track "Show Me the Way," targets Hot AC with Mr. Talkbox's signature sound, a sound heard in TobyMac's Diverse City Band for several years...
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1211, a worship outreach birthed out of Gateway Community Church and part of Rev1211 Ministries, introduces Unplugged: The Baptism February 5. The live project was recorded during a baptism service held July 18, 2012 and features worship led by 1211, a collection of artists, songwriters and performers who all share a past of brokenness...
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*Monday, January 28, 2013*

Love and Death
Tooth & Nail recording artists, LOVE AND DEATH, have released a new music video for their single "The Abandoning". This track can be found on their just released record Between Here and Lost, available for purchase on iTunes now. A new band spearheaded by former Korn guitarist "Head" Welch, LOVE AND DEATH offer up the kind of guttural, alt-metal Welch helped pioneer, drawing upon the emotional journey that led him to...
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Purple Door Arts & Music Festival has joined the ranks of Ichthus and Cornerstone of popular festivals who have had to say goodbye due to low ticket sales and a poor economical climate. This morning, they made the sad announcement that Purple Door 2013 has been cancelled. Hopefully some day the festival will be able to be held again. Thanks for seventeen great years, Purple Door! Check out the announcement in the full report from PurpleDoor.com...
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With a growing legion of fans across the nation, new Curb pop/rock sibling trio OBB is garnering breakout success with their eponymous debut EP and visibility on the blockbuster Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. The five-song OBB debuted at #23 on Billboard's HeatSeekers chart following its January 8 release, and is currently #19 on the chart. The project also debuted at #39 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and is now #33, marking one of the chart's biggest percentage gains of the week...
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*Saturday, January 26, 2013*

I Am Empire
To commemorate the 2-year anniversary of their Tooth & Nail Records debut, Kings, I Am Empire announced via their instagram yesterday (@i_am_empire) that they are giving away two previously unreleased tracks just for free. The two songs are acoustic versions of selections from Kings--"You're A Fake" and "Foxhole." Head on over to their special Soundcloud account to grab them now while they're available! https://soundcloud.com/iamempirefreedownload I Am Empire will be releasing their new sophomore album, titled...
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Gospel/R&B artist Nicole C. Mullen is planning to bring a family-friendly dance video to the masses. The singer/songwriter has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $7,500 to produce the video project, titled Let's Dance. Details on Nicole's purpose and vision for this project are detailed on the Kickstarter page and...
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*Friday, January 25, 2013*

Pax217
Although it's been almost three years since PAX217 announced getting back together, nothing has actually come together... until now. On February 18, 2013, PAX217 will perform a reunion show in Anaheim, California at the House of Blues. Joining them will be former Tooth & Nail Records rock band Number One Gun with their original members, performing songs from their album Celebrate Mistakes, among others. The Breax and Dominic Balli will also perform. VIP Upgrade includes Pre-Show Event with PAX217...
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Altars has released a new single, the title track from their upcoming 2013 full length, Something More. The band has plunged head-long into their new project, and their convictions are plain: "We grow up in a society that promotes conformity. An American culture that is paid to keep the majority of its inhabitants ignorant." Altars' mission statement has never been more clear than with the release of "Something More". The band states "There is Something More that lies...
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Up and coming contemporary Christian artist, Cindy Gibbs, is starting 2013 with an announcement about a brand new LP titled "Overtaken" that is due out later this year. The album will feature twelve brand new tracks that were produced by Tom Malkiewicz (Tye Tribett, Israel Houghton, Coffey Anderson). Cindy brings a dynamic worship experience, as she truly believes the Holy Spirit transforms lives in those moments. Whether it is a service, revival, conference...
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*Thursday, January 24, 2013*

Skillet
Talk about starting the year on a high note: two-time Grammy-nominated rock band SKILLET were in the studio putting the finishing touches on their highly anticipated new album when they received the great news that their most recent release, Awake (Atlantic/Ardent/INO), has just been certified platinum for sales in excess of one million copies in the US. It's worth noting that Skillet was the only active rock band to achieve platinum certification in 2012, and were one of only three rock bands (the other two being Mumford & Sons and the Black Keys) to strike platinum in 2012...
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For Today
Christian metalcore band For Today have premiered the first song, "Crown of Thorns," off their forthcoming EP/DVD PrevailerListen HERE at Altpress.com. This Friday January 25th, For Today will also hit the road for their headline Fight The Silence Tour presented by Outburn Magazine and Peter Says Denim The tour features support from the bands Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, Upon A Burning Body and Gideon(tour dates below). For Today's 2012 album Immortal debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #15 with over 14,700 albums sold in its first week out...
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Martha Munizzi
Entertainment One announces the launch of eOne Worship, with new releases coming in 2013 from GRAMMY Nominee and Dove and Stellar Award-Winner Martha Munizzi as well as newcomers BJ Putnam and Bryan Popin. "I am excited to partner with eOne Worship and be a part of the team with my friends and co-worship leaders," said Munizzi. "I'm looking forward to new music, collaborations with artists, and opportunities in 2013 with eOne Worship." eOne Worship is targeting the fall for a new release from Munizzi, who is spending the spring of 2013 launching her...
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*Wednesday, January 23, 2013*

Mark Schultz
Platinum-selling recording artist Mark Schultz is ready to hit the road this spring to headline the All Things Possible Tour, which will also feature special guest Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Aaron Shust and Dove-nominated artist Jonny Diaz. Presented by Compassion International, the 20-city tour kicks off March 15, in Clearwater, Florida, and will head to approximately 20 cities throughout the Eastern U.S. during the months of March, April and May...
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John Schlitt
4K Records has announced that "Love Won't Leave Me Alone" from The Greater Cause, the current CD from multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist John Schlitt, has been released to Christian radio today. The single, written by the CD's producer Dan Needham, along with Dove Award winner and 2008 BMI Songwriter of the Year Ed Cash...
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The Almost
THE ALMOST--the acclaimed rock group fronted by lead vocalist/guitarist AARON GILLESPIE--will return April 9 with their third album FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES for Tooth & Nail/EMI/Universal. The album's preview track is "Ghost," which echoes with unbridled blues intensity before converging on a divinely heavy refrain. Listen to the song here: http://smarturl.it/ghosttube. THE ALMOST are in the midst of a cross-country tour previewing the new songs for their rising...
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Planetshakers
A church, a movement and a gifted musical ministry, Planetshakers wrapped up their first U.S. conference in San Diego at The Rock Church on Saturday. In addition to those that filled the auditorium with praise in person at the church, another significant audience representing at least 52 countries on every contenant around the globe joined the Planethakers Limitless Conference via a special internet webcast. The free webcast/webinar was held live Friday night, Jan. 18, and seen worldwide on WorshipStream's platform with additional outlets like www.RevTV.com also webcasting the event...
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Chris Tomlin
GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum recording artist Chris Tomlin is slated to appear before national and major-market audiences tomorrow, Jan. 24, with a visit to the hit cable morning news show Fox & Friends and via a satellite media tour. The satellite media tour, broadcast from Washington D.C., will be fed to numerous television affiliates in markets including Cleveland, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Charlotte, N.C. Also during his visit to the nation's capital, Tomlin will tape a guest appearance for Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, a national radio program broadcast on the American Family...
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DREAM is excited to announce that One Worship has soared to #6 on the Billboard Christian Album Charts this week with their debut release, One Worship Vol 2. Released on January 8th, Vol 2 was met with an overwhelming response from listeners. This amazing debut coincides with the release of their new lyric videos on YouTube...
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*Tuesday, January 22, 2013*

Remedy Drive
After 470,000 traveling miles, the boys in Remedy Drive are in need of a new engine for their tour bus. To make this happen, the guys are asking for fan support via a new Kickstarter campaign to help with the $20,000 cost of getting the bus repaired and back on the road. The Kickstarter perks offered are some pretty unique ones too, with the baseline (just $5) involving your name getting etched on the bus and the biggest perk being a show of your choosing wherever you'd like ($2,400). Perhaps most interestingly, however, is that, for just $20, you will receive a new acoustic recording of all the songs on their latest album, Resuscitate...
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Group 1 Crew
Blanca Reyes Callahan of hip-hop duo Group 1 Crew announced yesterday via social media that she and husband, Benjamin Callahan, are expecting. The baby is due to arrive in August. "So the rumors are true!" said Callahan. "Ben, my husband, and I are expecting a little baby in August!!! We are excited for this new journey that we are stepping into, but we know it's not going to be the easiest one. Thank you so much for your support and prayers. They are so appreciated! We will keep you guys all posted on the new updates...
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Solid State Records recording artists OH, SLEEPER have debuted a new music video for their single "Hush Yael". This track can be found on their album Children of Fire, their third album for Solid State. This record is a career-defining mission statement further establishing them in the heavy music pantheon, and isavailable for purchase on iTunes now. OH, SLEEPER stands armed and ready for domination. OH, SLEEPER has built a dedicated international fan base on tours with Bring Me The Horizon, Underoath, Every Time I Die, Demon Hunter, Silverstein, Finch, and more. They are currently...
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Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson is making a huge impact at radio with their new single "Words" from their upcoming April 2 release Made. The single can currently be heard on more than 40 AC radio stations as well as 15 CHR stations. After only three weeks at radio, "Words" is already charting in the Top 20s on AC Monitored, Indicator, CHR and the National Christian Audience Charts. This week KLOVE is featuring Hawk Nelson and their music video for the impactful single. The video was produced by Bilby Films / Laura Bethea and directed by Joel Banta. "Words" was written by new frontman...
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BEC Recordings' male vocalist Adam Cappa has recently released his newest single to radio, "Washed Over Me." This week, Cappa is debuting his music video for the worshipful song at GodTube. The music video received more than 12k views after it premiered yesterday. Click here or above to watch the music video. The music video was directed and produced by Leif Skartland. Based on Ephesians 2, "Washed Over Me," provides a worshipful expression of reconciliation...
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*Monday, January 21, 2013*

Love and Death
Love & Death, the new band led by former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, will release its debut album "Between Here & Lost" tomorrow January 22nd via Tooth & Nail Records. Recorded in Nashville with producer Jasen Rauch (RED, Breaking Benjamin) and mixed by Paul Pavao & Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Slipknot), and Jim Monti (Korn), the CD consists of 11 tracks, ranging from songs about personal struggle and triumph ("Chemicals", "My Disaster", "Paralyzed") to emotionally charged anthems ("Fading Away" "Watching The Bottom Fall") to a riff heavy rendition of Devo's 1980 hit "Whip It". The album trailer can be viewed at this...
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Newsboys
Newsboys want to continue to spread the word that God is certainly not dead! To do just that, this award-winning and chart-topping band announces they will extend their popular "God's Not Dead Tour" to hit 30+ dates through this spring. The tour kicks off February 15 and runs through May 12. This extension of the God's Not Dead Tour will be held over two legs. Building 429 will appear with Newsboys on the first half, while the second half will feature Britt Nicole. All Things New and duo CAMPBELL will appear on all the spring dates. Newsboys will also continue their high-demand VIP Experience during the entire tour. This special tour package...
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Eyes On Me and Broken Heart Records are teaming up to press "My Best Idea" on vinyl. The vinyl will be limited to 300 copies. Fan will be able to help us accomplish this goal. We have start a campaign to raise money for the vinyl pressing. There are some amazing rewards, including preordering the vinyl release. http://groovebot.gottagrooverecords.com/campaign/detail/774 Eyes On Me are an Indie/Pop/Punk/Alt. band based out of Lynchburg VA. But all hail from the New York tristate area...
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Out of a basement in CT, the all-sibling band Scarlet Fade emerged. For 11 years and counting, Ali, Jordan, Jaimee and Jake have worked enthusiastically at crafting their skills of writing and performing. With powerful harmonies and an undeniable on-stage passion, the band has won the hearts of audiences up and down the East Coast and beyond. Influenced by bands such as Switchfoot, Flyleaf and Paramore, Scarlet Fade has become increasingly prolific in songwriting. The band showed great drive and determination early on by independently releasing 3 original projects. "The Faithful and The Bruised", their first full-length album, was released in 2008...
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*Friday, January 18, 2013*

Meredith Andrews
Word Worship's Meredith Andrews, hailed as one of the preeminent female vocalists, worship leaders and songwriters today, is out Tuesday, January 22, with her third studio album Worth It All. On Thursday, the passionate and powerful vocalist will share music from her new album in a special hour-long live streaming event direct from Chicago hosted by Worship Leader's Phil Sillas. The album's lead single, "Not for a Moment (After All)," has jumped to No. 13 at Christian AC Monitored and No. 15 at AC Indicator and continues to climb the charts...
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*Thursday, January 17, 2013*

Jeremy Camp
After his wife Melissa passed away just three and a half months after they were married, Jeremy Camp wasn't sure he wanted anything to do with music. He then heard the words, "Pick up your guitar. I have something for you to write." The words were very clear. Camp obeyed and reluctantly started playing his guitar. Ten minutes later, he had written "I Still Believe," which became a number one hit song. In 2011 he went on to pen and self-publish his first book, I Still Believe. Camp has teamed up with Tyndale House Publishers and has completely revised the book and expanded its content. I Still Believe will release next month, February 2013, and is an inspiring and encouraging read...
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The Almost
THE ALMOST are set to release their third album FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES for Tooth & Nail/EMI on April 16. The group--Aaron Gillespie (vocalist/lyrics/guitar/drums), Jay Vilardi (guitars) Dusty Redmon (guitars), Jon Thompson (bass) Joe Musten (drums)--has hit the road to preview the new songs and play for their increasing fan base around the country. For all dates announced so far and up-to-date information, visit: http://thealmost.com. On Saturday, January 19, THE ALMOST hit New York City for two shows. They'll appear at the Apple store in SoHo at 3:00pm for a moderated discussion...
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Maranatha! Music joined forces with Portland, Ore. based worship team BRIDGECITY to digitally release their self-titled debut CD on January 22, 2013. Taking inspiration from their home city for the name of the worship team, BRIDGECITY's passion is to write songs that would draw people into the presence of God. Sonically, the guitar/synth driven band is known for their passionate songwriting, intimate worship moments and uniquely diverse musical stylings. The tracks feature sweeping keys, analog synth patches and soaring guitars as well as more stripped back moments with just a Rhodes piano and acoustic guitar...
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iShineLIVE!, a unique faith-based concert tour designed specifically for kids under the age of 14 and their families, presents its high energy Feb/Mar tour. Officially launching February 15, 2013 in Nashville, TN, the show will run in cities nationwide, including major markets like Dallas, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Miami, Tulsa and more. Similar to Disney, iShine, a division of Bema Media, LLC, is a kids' media group, but iShine is the only one that produces Christian content by Christian teens for children under the age of 14. Featuring a talented line up of teen artists, the tour includes in:ciite media recording artist/guest speaker Rachel Chan...
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Passion
The Passion 2013 conference drew its largest gathering yet, with over 60,000 college students from 56 countries and over 2,000 universities in Atlanta's Georgia Dome. Passion Founder Louie Giglio challenged students to both live totally for Jesus and raise awareness of the 27 million people trapped in modern day slavery. Together they raised over $3.1 million to help end human trafficking. If you missed the conference or livestream this year, you can still catch up on the sessions and brand new music from sixstepsrecords artists Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Kristian Stanfill, Christy Nockels, and more on the upcoming Passion album, set to release March 12th...
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Set to release his inspiring powerhouse debut album A Messenger on January 29, 2013, Idol Season 11 finalist Colton Dixon is already a chart-topping artist via the album's first two singles, "Never Gone" and "You Are," both of which were released this past fall. The album features 11 tracks that showcase the multi-talented singer/songwriter's trademark balance of vocal tenderness and intensity, his energetic piano playing and, above all, a sense of hope and inspiration...
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Three-time Dove Award winning songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle recently signed as a staff writer with Integrity Music, making Integrity her publisher for such popular worship and inspirational songs as WHEN THE STARS BURN DOWN, HOPE OF THE BROKEN WORLD, YOU ARE MY SHEPHERD, and ONE TRUE GOD. Riddle, whose songs have been recorded by artists such as Kari Jobe, NewSong, Selah, Phillips Craig & Dean, Newsboys and Jesus Culture, is perhaps best known for penning REVELATION SONG, currently ranked at...
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GMA
IMMERSE, the Gospel Music Association's Music Training Experience, is pleased to announce it's fifth annual event, May 26-29, 2013. In a unique partnership, IMMERSE will be held in its entirety at LifeWay Christian Resources corporate headquarters in downtown Nashville, TN. Registration opens today, January 17 at www.ExperienceIMMERSE.com. This partnership was created with the attendee in mind. LifeWay's 21-acre campus allows IMMERSE to be held entirely in one location, with more than one million square feet of space for concerts...
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*Wednesday, January 16, 2013*

Audio Adrenaline
After a seven-year hiatus, Audio Adrenaline is back and will kick off their 2013 "Kings & Queens Tour" on March 1. The tour will run in over 30 cities across the U.S. and is sponsored by ChildFund International. This is the first tour for the band since announcing their return in September 2012. Audio Adrenaline's Fair Trade Services debut Kings & Queens is slated to release March 12. The "Kings & Queens Tour" will feature Dove Award winning bands Group 1 Crew and Seventh Day Slumber, as well as Manic Drive...
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Manafest
Manafest released his new video for the track "Human" which is off his newest album, Fighter. This video touches upon personal experiences in his life and pushes to invoke emotions in every viewer. The edgy and modern feel sets it apart from other Christian Rap videos. The video follows Manafest as he lets out his frustrations, driving through slick city streets, and inspires viewers not to give up in their own situations...
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Capital Kings
Recently dubbed as the new face of electronic pop, Capital Kings (Cole Walowac, Jon White) proudly embraced the given moniker this week as their eponymous debut entered the Top 5 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The D.C. duo, who are signed to boutique record label Gotee Records, received a warm welcome for their album release last week with praises from fans and critics alike and Capital Kings peaking in the Top 40 on the overall iTunes chart and No. 2 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel albums chart...
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Silverline
The guys in Silverline have been very busy in preparation for their new album, Lights Out which comes out on April 9th. Their third studio album is now finished and in the can as they say and we are pleased to announce that their first single, "Lights Out" will be available for all of you digitally on February 19th. The song will also be the band's debut radio single as well. If all this news isn't exciting enough, we are also happy to announce the song is now up as a featured track on on the DreamRecords.org playlist so take a listen. Share you thoughts with the band by going to their Facebook.com/SilverlineMusic...
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Live show experts THE CHARIOT have released a music video made entirely by friend Zach Andrews. The piece was filmed late last year at The Chain Reaction in Southern California during a performance of their track "Forget." Click HERE or the image above to view. THE CHARIOT will continue touring the planet in support of their most recent release...
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Wavorly
On the heels of their recently announced break-up, Wavorly has released a 22 song "lost album" called "Something Like Fiction;" a collection of unreleased songs that spans the entire career of the alternative rock band. Included are songs written prior to their signing in late 2006 to Flicker Records, songs written during the interim 4 year period between "Conquering the Fear of Flight" and "The EP," and the last few songs written by the band before the official disbanding in late 2012...
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Chris Tomlin
Accumulating the biggest first-week sales numbers of his history-making career, GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum recording artist Chris Tomlin's latest album, Burning Lights, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. With more than 72,000 units sold, Burning Lights marks Tomlin's first trip to the top of the Billboard 200 and only the fourth time in history that a Christian music album has entered that chart at No. 1. The scans for Burning Lights, released via sixstepsrecords, reflect a 60 percent increase over first-week sales of Tomlin's last studio album...
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*Tuesday, January 15, 2013*

toby
Momentum continues to build in the new year for GRAMMY Award winner TobyMac. The multi-platinum selling artist partners with music video website, VEVO to premiere his music video for "Eye On It" today, January 15, 2013. The premiere is expected to be TobyMac's largest video release to date and further extends buzz for his synonymously named album, which released to widespread critical acclaim last August. Joining Toby for a special video cameo in "Eye On It" is GRAMMY-nominated pop starlet Britt Nicole, who was a featured guest vocalist on the track. To view TobyMac's edgy new music video on VEVO, click here...
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Mars Hill Music has entered a partnership with Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings to share the variety of worship bands coming from Mars Hill Church. Located in Seattle, WA, Mars Hill Church is home to 35 worship bands such as Citizens, Kings Kaleidoscope, Ghost Ship, and The Modern Post. On February 12, Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings will release the Mars Hill Worship Sampler, a compilation of worship songs as an introduction to bands featured at the church. Click here to see an intro video on Mars Hill Music. These bands have all reached top positions on the iTunes Christian & Gospel chart with previous EP releases, including The Modern Post's Grace Alone EP...
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Rend Collective Experiment
Imagine intimate worship around the glow of embers and friendship. Imagine church as a shared celebration of our stories, struggles and lives. And imagine mission as the ignition of God's people as they huddle closely around "The Consuming Fire." With Campfire, a 12-track collection recorded live on a beach in Northern Ireland, Rend Collective Experiment dare us to re-imagine worship and community. Known for pushing artistic boundaries, the Campfire project sees Rend Collective in their creative element, using inventive and often surprising...
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Worth Dying For
This year's Northern California Ammunition Conference has been scheduled for February 7-9, 2013, at Capital Christian Center (9470 Micron Avenue) in Sacramento. Ammunition Conference is a traveling three-day event that combines the world's top speakers with incredible worship teams and breakout sessions to create an experience for the pastor, student and more. The ministry states, "Our goal is to empower generations to turn their voice into a weapon. No matter what age or demographic, Ammunition Conference will ignite a passion in your heart, revitalize your vision and help impart wisdom to change your current culture...
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Sanctus Real
On February 5th, Sparrow Records' award-winning band Sanctus Real will release Run, their much-anticipated sixth studio album. Produced by Chris Stevens (TobyMac), Jason Ingram (Brandon Heath), and Seth Mosley (Newsboys), Run is the follow-up to their 2010 GRAMMY nominated Pieces of A Real Heart, which featured their career-breaking hit "Lead Me." Already the media has been touting the new project, as upcoming coverage is slated with CCM Magazine, CBA Retailers + Resources, FCA's Sharing the Victory and more...
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Carman
Anthems of a Champion, the first national release in six years from iconic Platinum-selling recording artist Carman, is set to bow January 22 from Sparrow Records. Highlighted by new recordings of his hits "The Champion," "Lazarus Come Forth," "Radical Suite (That's My King/Radically Saved)" and "I Feel Jesus," the compilation also includes such Carman classics as "Who's In The House," "A Witch's Invitation," "Mission 3:16" and "Addicted to Jesus," among other fan favorites. "When I see the songs on this album, to me, it represents all the lives that were changed when they were released," Carman says...
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Jason Castro
Singer-songwriter Jason Castro launches his debut Word Entertainment album, Only A Mountain, today. Produced by Matt Bronleewe, Ben Glover and David Garcia, the album features 11 tracks all written or co-written by Castro and includes the hit single, "Only A Mountain." In a recent interview with Billboard.com Castro explained, "I think a good portion of the album has been directly influenced or inspired by family life, and things that have gone on the past few years… I hope they inspire people in their own journeys.'" Castro, currently in the midst of a busy Winter Jam tour, hits New York City this week for a number of media visits to celebrate the album...
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*Monday, January 14, 2013*

Vota
Christian pop/rock band VOTA is partnering with Tiny Hands International to help stop the flow of human trafficking across the border of Nepal into India, by raising support for five border monitoring stations for the next five years. For a donation of any amount, campaign supporters are able to download VOTA's new release, Love Found Me, along with a second acoustic recording, No Plan B. All proceeds go directly to Tiny Hands International. The Love Found Me Campaign features a special video message from VOTA founding member and lead vocalist Bryan Olesen, which can be viewed at www.lovefoundme.org...
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Coming off of the success of its cross-country arena tour, Celebrate What Matters, Women of Faith will extend its live event experience to local communities nationwide with the launch of its Up Close tour. On Saturday, February 16, Celebrate What Matters: Up Close will kick off in Colorado Springs, Colo. offering attendees the opportunity to encounter life-changing truths from some of top Christian authors, music artists and Bible teachers...
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Planetshakers
The Planetshakers movement that birthed Planetshakers City Church in 2004, the fastest growing church in Australian history, made its debut on FOX News Channel's "Huckabee" show this past Saturday. Former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, interviewed founders and senior pastors of the church, Russell and Sam Evans, Jan. 12 in New York City. The show, which aired multiple times this past weekend, highlighted Planetshakers' first U.S. conference that begins this Thursday at The Rock Church in San Diego, CA...
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*Friday, January 11, 2013*

Mary Mary
Gospel and Urban music's incomparable sister duo, Mary Mary blasts off into 2013, with an ever-expanding list of awards, nominations, high-profile media appearances and growing families. Showing no signs of fatigue following recent births welcomed by Erica and Tina, their whirlwind careers continue to blaze forward. In 2012, Mary Mary released their chart-topping cd and single of the same name, Go Get It...
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*Thursday, January 10, 2013*

Brandon Heath
Pairing some of today's most popular and acclaimed recording artists, "The 3 in 1 Tour" will kickoff this spring with three very unique hitmakers collaborating to bring their celebrated sounds into one highly anticipated live experience. The national tour, which will unite Dove Award winners and GRAMMY-nominated artists Brandon Heath, Mandisa and Dove and GRAMMY winner Laura Story, embarks on a 23-city trek starting February 21 and wrapping April 14, 2013. International relief and development organization Food for the Hungry has partnered with "The 3 in 1 Tour" to bring...
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The highly successful nationwide REVOLVE TOUR will begin its 2013 season in Atlanta, Ga. on February 9th unveiling its this is Love tour. The 2013 live event for girls offers a mix of entertainment and inspiration designed to build self-esteem and help them face head-on some of life's most challenging issues such as body image, bullying and depression, among others. "We want to equip teen girls with the tools they need to face the world with self-assurance, grace, compassion, and the knowledge that they are loved just the way they are...
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toby
The internationally top-ranked Winter Jam Tour Spectacular launched its unprecedented 18th year with sellout performances last weekend, playing to more than 36,000 people in three nights. Kicking off January 4 at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia, the tour also saw capacity crowds at Charlotte, North Carolina's nearly 16,000-seat Time Warner Cable Arena and Chattanooga, Tennessee's McKenzie Arena. Founded and hosted by GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, the Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular is headlined by GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum recording artist TobyMac...
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ProjectInspired.com, the definitive compass for guiding young women to reach their maximum potential, has launched the Project Inspired Book Club. This new venture seeks to further Project Inspired's vision as a strong voice and positive influence in the lives of teenage girls. It may be a surprise for some, but this demographic of teens - actively pursuing lives of purpose and faith - are hungry for quality materials to help guide their Christian walk. "We realized that there were so many amazing books being released that could be a great asset to our audience," explains Nicole Weider, creator of Project Inspired...
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Show Hope
Show Hope is pleased to share that on the evening of Tuesday, January 1st, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), legislation that included a permanent extension of the adoption tax credit. President Obama signed the bill into law Wednesday January 2nd. Since it was established in 1997, the adoption tax credit has helped thousands of American families offset the high cost of adoption or meet their adopted children's special needs. The credit was set to...
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The 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards announced additions to the show's lineup of Gospel music's finest performers that now includes: Amber Bullock, Anita Wilson, Byron Cage, Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Choir, Delores Washington, Donnie McClurkin, Dorothy Norwood, Dottie Peoples, Israel Houghton & New Breed, Jason Nelson, Kierra Clark Sheard, The Kurt Carr Singers, LeAndria Johnson, Marvin Sapp, Marvin Winans, Mary Mary, Maurette Brown Clark, Shirley Caesar, Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett, and Y'Anna Crawley. In addition, presenters will include Andrae Crouch, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, Donald Lawrence, LeToya Luckett, Lexi, Michelle Williams, Rance Allen, Rockmond Dunbar, Shawn Thompson, VaShawn Mitchell, Wess Morgan, and William Murphy...
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*Wednesday, January 9, 2013*

Planetshakers
The Planetshakers movement that birthed Planetshakers City Church in 2004, the fastest growing church in Australian history, makes its debut on FOX News Channel's "Huckabee" show prior to its first U.S. conference to be held at The Rock Church in San Diego, CA Jan. 17-19. Show host and former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, will interview founders and senior pastors of the church, Russell and Sam Evans, Jan. 12 in New York City. As America's most popular weekend cable news TV show, "Huckabee" will air the interview this Saturday at 8 pm ET and on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 8 and 11 pm ET...
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An exciting new radio show for artists and "kingdom creatives" of every type, called "In the Studio with Matt Tommey and Pattie Ann Hale: Conversations about Cultivating a Successful Creative Life" is hitting the airwaves. The show, which just debuted in December is heard Mondays at 12 noon EST on Asheville NC's 95.7 FM, WNGW The Choice, and is available to listeners nationally and internationally via the internet on Ustream. Listeners from around the world are encouraged to join these internationally recognized artists as they...
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*Tuesday, January 8, 2013*

Needtobreathe
Band Needtobreathe, which recorded its fourth album "The Reckoning" in Charleston, is partnering with Commonwealth Cares Foundation to host the Needtobreathe Classic, a golf tournament benefiting Palmetto Medical Initiative. The tournament is set for Tuesday, March 19 at the Ralston Creek and Beresford courses at the Daniel Island Club. This is the fifth year the Commonwealth Cares Foundation has hosted a charity golf tournament and the third year it will donate the proceeds to Palmetto Medical Initiative, a Charleston-based nonprofit committed to providing sustainable...
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Capital Kings
Critics and fans are dubbing Capital Kings (Cole Walowac, Jon White) as the new face of electronic pop with the release of the duo's acclaimed self-titled debut available today, January 8. Capital Kings has been developing over the last two years alongside TobyMac and signed to his boutique record label Gotee Records, which is also home of breakout artist Jamie Grace. To top off their exciting debut week, the duo's single, "You'll Never Be Alone" is currently available for a free download on iTunes. The track is off Capital Kings and was produced by and co-written with Telemitry (Hot Chelle Rae, Jordin Sparks). "These guys have worked so hard the past couple years, it's been a crazy amazing ride to watch them come into their own...
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Silverline
DREAM Records announces a new artist to it's growing roster with Minneapolis, MN natives, Silverline. The group, will be releasing it's third studio album and first with DREAM entitled, "Lights Out" on April 23rd worldwide. The album was produced by producer, Ben Kasica (formerly of Skillet). The band will also be announcing new tour dates in support of the release with Acquire The Fire and various festivals as well too. General Manager of DREAM Records, Lance Brown, shares, "DREAM Records' is VERY excited about Silverline. We've been watching their career grow and when we had an opportunity...
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Michael W. Smith
Three interwoven stories, based on real characters and real events, make up ANGUS BUCHAN'S ORDINARY PEOPLE, debuting on DVD March 19th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films. The inspirational film features music by international Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith and stars Angus Buchan (Faith Like Potatoes), Anton Dekker (Hansie: A True Story) and Lucky Koza. The film follows the individual journeys of three ordinary men leading up to their attendance of the 2010 Mighty Men Conference, an annual gathering of Christian men to worship and connect with God. At the conference, their lives are forever changed by God's message. The DVD includes the behind-the-scenes featurette "Making Angus Buchan's Ordinary People," in which filmmakers and cast discuss making the film, the storyline...
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Karyn Williams
Inpop Records will release Karyn Williams's album, Only You, to retail nationwide on January 8th. The project was distributed exclusively to Family Christian in August with an agreement that ran through December of last year. An added bonus to the project is a new song that is a duet with Michael Tait, Hey There, which is going for adds at radio January 11th. "I'm thrilled about the release of my debut project Only You and the retailers that are helping me get this music out nationwide!", exclaims Williams...
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When you imagine a thirty-four-year-old who is best friends with Masters champion Bubba Watson and skateboards with Justin Bieber, you might be surprised to hear that he's a pastor. But Judah Smith is defying the stereotypes of ministry with his unconventional outreach methods. Three years ago, under Judah's leadership, The City Church in Seattle launched a "Jesus Is ___" sermon series and marketing campaign to get Jesus on the mind of the city and to reveal who he is. The initiative spurred inter-faith and cross-faith dialogue by utilizing billboards...
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Chris Tomlin
As one of the most acclaimed worship leaders of our time, Chris Tomlin cements his luminary status with today's release of his newest studio set, Burning Lights, to an outpouring of acclaim from media including The New York Times, USA Today and Billboard. Singing Tomlin's praises, critics have applauded Burning Lights' "solid songwriting" and "stirring melodies," underscoring Tomlin's efforts of crafting songs for the church that cross cultures and generations. The album has claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Christian & Gospel Albums Chart and No. 2 position on the iTunes Overall Albums Chart...
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*Monday, January 7, 2013*

Jason Dunn
Jason Dunn has announced that his debut solo album, Abandon Progress, will be released in May - Just in time for summer festival appearances and a fall tour. The album can be pre-ordered now at www.jasondunn.bigcartel.com. After nearly a decade with Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, frontman and founding member Jason Dunn departed the Grammy and Dove Award nominated group in May to pursue a solo career. "It's been quite an interesting couple of years for me," says Dunn. "I quit a band that was doing fairly well for themselves and I started all over again, working my way from the ground up...
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The highly anticipated sophomore album from critically acclaimed songwriter/artist/missionary Daniel Bashta, The Invisible, releases Feb. 5 from Integrity Music. The album follows Bashta's 2011 debut, The Sounds of Daniel Bashta, which sparked the worship anthem "God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)" that was also recorded by Newsboys, David Crowder Band and others, and continues to circle the globe in church services, on radio and in concert halls everywhere. Produced by Jonny MacIntosh and J.T. Daly (Paper Route), The Invisible is musically layered with Bashta's explosive, raw vocal interpretation...
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Award winning author and speaker Missy Buchanan has inspired readers nationwide with her books on finding purpose in old age. Embracing her calling as an older adult advocate, Buchanan, the best selling author of Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults, will release her newest project, Joy Boosters, in February 2013. Written much like a pocket guide, Joy Boosters is a practical volume filled with simple, creative ways to increase the joy in older adults' lives. The volume aims to help families, churches, and caregivers in meeting the needs of the aging...
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SCC
A diverse collection of award winning Christian artists and speakers will come together to share a message of "Hope & Healing" on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, from 6:00-10:00 PM at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. Christian artists TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Mandisa, Laura Story, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Building 429 have volunteered to lead the night in worship. Renowned authors and speakers Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, and Mary Beth Chapman will also make special appearances. The tribute concert is a free event and open to the public. Families and children are invited to share in a night of prayer and music to honor...
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toby
AMERICAN SINGER tobyMac has just been crowned 'king' of the Australian Christian music charts after scoring dual honors for Song Of the Year and Artist Of The Year for the first time. According to The Rock Across Australia - Australia's official national Christian music chart - tobyMac's Me Without You secured the most airplay of any Christian song on Australian Christian radio in the past year. Chart researcher Wes Jay says the song spent a total of 30 weeks in the survey, dominating the top spot for 13 consecutive weeks...
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*Thursday, January 3, 2013*

Spoken
eOne Music has announced the signing of rock act SPOKEN. Both parties are excited to announce the new studio album, "Illusion," which hits stores on February 12, 2013. Produced by Jasen Rausch (Red, Disciple) in Nashville, TN over the course of two years, the new album will be the band's seventh studio album. Bassist Ryan Pei comments on the experience. "The process was so long and spread out that...
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Andrew Peterson
Andrew Peterson, one of the most heralded singer/songwriters in the music industry, will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday, January 18th at 7:00 pm. Peterson will share the stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium with Hunter Hayes, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, and the Del McCoury Band among others. Tickets are available online at www.opry.com. Peterson will perform song selections from his critically acclaimed project, Light for the Lost Boy, which was recently named one of the top 10 albums of 2012 by USA Today. The list also featured...
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*Wednesday, January 2, 2013*

Aaron Shust
Since its inception seven years ago Centricity Music has seen incredible growth every year, with 2012 bringing increased success from radio charts, videos and press for the label's talented roster of artists. "2012 was a banner year for Centricity Music!," says Caren Siedle, General Manager, Centricity Music. "We started the year with Aaron Shust's single My Hope Is In You holding on to the...
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Jesus Culture announces The Still Believe Tour featuring Kim Walker-Smith. The tour kicks off her album release in March 2013 with dates planned for the West Coast. Walker-Smith will share her heart and lead songs from her album "Still Believe," with special guest worship leader, Derek Johnson (featured on Jesus Culture Music's, "Emerging Voices") opening the night...
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*Wednesday, December 27, 2012*

John Schlitt
John Schlitt and Italian recording artist Giuseppe Davi have recorded "Praise Ye the Lord" off of Petra's 1981 album "Never Say Die" as a duet, sharing leads and chorus. "Praise Ye the Lord" was released Dec. 20 to the largest Italian commercial radio station in the country. Visit YouTube for the official music video. The single is being released in three languages; English, Spanish and Italian by Giuseppe Davi, with John Schlitt's English vocals on all three versions...
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*Saturday, December 22, 2012*

Wavorly
Former Flicker Records/Provident Music rock band Wavorly has decided to call it quits. Bassist Matt Lott, who has been seen on the road this summer filling in on bass for House of Heroes, made a detailed announcement following a Facebook teaser that made the announcement sans an explanation. Check out Matt's blog post below: "Dear Friends and Fans of Wavorly, Earlier today we posted a tweet concerning all this false end-of-the-world hoopla, with a little nugget of truth attached... 'The world didn't end yesterday...but Wavorly did. Merry Christmas!'...
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*Friday, December 21, 2012*

Third Day
Highly decorated rock band Third Day has earned another Gold record with its 2006 Holiday album, Christmas Offerings. This marks the band's ninth career RIAA Gold Album Award. Released Oct. 17, 2006, Christmas Offerings is the third project in Third Day's successful Offerings series, also comprising Offerings I, Offerings II, and the Christmas Offerings DVD...
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Building429
Essential Records pop/rock band Building 429's breakout single "Where I Belong" is Christian Song of the Year, according to the Billboard 2012 year-end charts. Billboard also named the song its Christian AC Song of the Year, while Building 429 received recognition as both Christian Songs Artist of the Year and Christian AC Songs Artist of the Year. Earlier this year, "Where I Belong" set precedent as the first...
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Jason Castro
Internationally-renowned recording artist and "American Idol" alum Jason Castro is set to release his Word Entertainment debut album, Only A Mountain, on January 15, 2013. On January 16, fans can join him for "An Evening with Jason Castro Benefitting MusiCares' Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund" in New York City. The event will include an acoustic set by the singer featuring his new music and a special viewing party for the premiere of the 12th Season of "American Idol" on FOX. At the start of the year, Castro...
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Kathy Troccoli
One of Christian music's most beloved female voices, Kathy Troccoli offers her song "Goodbye For Now" as a tribute of hope to the victims at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. A memorial video featuring the song is now available on YouTube. From Troccoli's 1998 release Corner of Eden, the song was written by Kathy Troccoli and Scott Brasher, after her mother passed away. She recalls, "This song was written from my own feelings...
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*Thursday, December 20, 2012*

Plumb
Plumb's next album Faster Than A Bullet has been a long time coming, but the delays may ultimately be for the better. Due to the recent elementary school shooting tragedy, Plumb has announced that her next album's title has been changed to Need You Now. The singer/songwriter wrote on her Facebook page, "Attention everyone, especially any media I have interviewed with regarding the upcoming record...effective immediately, in honor of the victims and their families in the Connecticut tragedy, I have changed my upcoming album title to 'Need You Now'. Any reference to the previous album title needs to be removed where possible...
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for King & Country
Luke Smallbone proudly announced via social media (http://www.facebook.com/forkingandcountry) that he and his wife welcomed their first child into the world yesterday morning in Nashville, TN. The baby boy, Jude James Smallbone, was born at 7:13 a.m. weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce. for KING & COUNTRY recently released their original Christmas single, "Baby Boy," on the...
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Rocking the party just got easier for DJs and music lovers. Pulselocker, the digital music service provider, inked a deal with Syntax Distribution to feature its expansive music catalog. Songs by Syntax labels and artists are now available to the subscribers of Pulselocker who can stream and purchase music to use with their DJ software. "I love the thriving digital space," says Syntax CEO Timothy J. Trudeau. "It's constantly full of innovative new ideas...
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*Wednesday, December 19, 2012*

JFH
Jesusfreakhideout.com™ (JFH), one of the world's largest Christian music online resources, released a second compilation album, Songs We've Been Trying To Tell You About (And Others We Haven't), Volume Two. After a successful Volume One release in June, Jesusfreakhideout.com is excited for listeners to discover fresh new music on Volume Two. Jesusfreakhideout.com has assembled many of their favorite unsigned or indie label artists for their second volume. This free digital download features an astounding 38 tracks...
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TFK
As Modern rock favorites THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH begin to wrap its hugely successful year of independence in 2012, the band declares that "everything is about to change" in 2013 as momentum continues to build. Next year will kick off with TFK launching a 15-city "War Of Change Tour" featuring former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and his band Love and Death, as well as The Letter Black and The Wedding. The tour begins Feb. 21 in Columbia, MD and plays in significant club venues in 10 states before wrapping up March 17 in Huntington, WV...
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*Tuesday, December 18, 2012*

toby
Five-time GRAMMY winner TobyMac is capping off his whirlwind year with a performance on ABC's 29th annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The newly GRAMMY nominated artist will perform his Christmas song "Christmas This Year" while being featured along with performers including GRAMMY Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum, international superstars Backstreet Boys, soulful pop songstress Colbie Caillat, CMA Award winner Brad Paisley and American Idol Season 11 champion Phillip Phillips. Hosts Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez, along with co-host Maria Menounos, will lead the two-hour telecast, which is scheduled to air on ABC on Christmas Day beginning at 9:00 AM CST...
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WorshipU is a groundbreaking three-month online worship school that has been developed by the Bethel Church worship community to help students (worshippers, musicians and artists from all over the world) discover their true identity, recognize their calling, walk in their destiny and become excellent in their craft. An extensive and thorough teaching platform, WorshipU seeks to further equip and empower worshipers everywhere to live a transformed life, while transforming the world around them. With their first term set to begin Jan. 14, and with a Jan. 6 registration deadline, students are encouraged to enroll now at worshipu.com...
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Integrity Music and Jesus Culture Music announce the highly anticipated, second solo album from Kim Walker-Smith, Still Believe, which releases Jan. 15. The album was recorded live with a full band, including an orchestral strings section, during a night filled with radical worship for Jesus at the Cascade Theater in Redding, CA. Known worldwide as a leading voice in the Jesus Culture movement...
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Icon For Hire
Continuing to push the boundaries of fashion and music, ICON FOR HIRE recently released their third music video from the debut album, Scripted. Since premiering "Off With Her Head," one week ago, the video has already received 200k views. ICON FOR HIRE spent two days in Compton, CA (South Los Angeles) filming the video with a variety of the hottest...
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Our Heart's Hero
Former Gotee Records pop rock outfit Our Hearts Hero is gearing up for a new album in 2013 and they've launched a campaign on IndieGoGo to support it. Check out the campaign here and their announcement below... "We've seen a lot of amazing things happen over the past several years, and we want to get you involved in 2013. We NEED YOU...
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NewSong
Eddie Carswell, co-writer of the holiday classic "The Christmas Shoes" and a founding member of one of Christian music's signature bands, NewSong, is slated to talk about the song's inspiration and continued popularity on radio's "The Mike Huckabee Show" this Friday, December 21. "The Christmas Shoes" is the biggest song of GRAMMY nominated NewSong's career and has become a Christmas standard since its release more than a decade ago. "The Mike Huckabee Show" is a daily three-hour radio program that debuted in April and is now broadcast on 190 stations in 44 states...
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*Monday, December 17, 2012*

for King & Country
Critically-acclaimed new duo for KING & COUNTRY, who just wrapped up their first headlining tour, will make their late night debut on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on January 10, 2013. They are set to perform "The Proof of Your Love" from their debut album, Crave. Last week, iTunes released their "Best of 2012" list and named for KING & COUNTRY's Crave as "Breakthrough Christian & Gospel Album of 2012." Amazon.com also just announced their "Best Music of 2012" list and named "The Proof of Your Love" as "Christian Music's Song of the Year." Radio has also been extremely supportive as for KING & COUNTRY was listed as the most played artist at Christian AC Indicator in 2012 according to Nielsen BDS...
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World-renowned worship leader and best-selling author Darlene Zschech releases on March 12 her long-awaited Revealing Jesus live worship CD/DVD and 365-day devotional hardcover gift book from RGM-NEW BREED Music / Integrity Music and Bethany House Publishers respectively. Both the devotional and the songs reflect on grace given through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, as well as how believers perceive Jesus and His character and can walk in His truth. Produced by four-time GRAMMY winner Israel Houghton for RGM-NEW BREED Music, orchestrated by Dr. Henry Panion III...
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2012 was quite the year for Show Hope™, a nonprofit founded in 2003 by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth that helps care for the millions of orphans around the world. From the numerous adoption aid grants given, to consecutive Red Bus Project tours in the spring and fall, to hands-on trips offered to China and Haiti, to a new artists and advocates program, Show Hope celebrates an incredible 2012 and looks ahead to an even bigger 2013. To date, Show Hope has helped to provide more than 3,500 waiting children with forever families through adoption aid grants...
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*Friday, December 14, 2012*

SCC
Steven Curtis Chapman has garnered his 47th career No. 1 radio single with "Christmas Time Again," an original song from his fourth and latest Christmas project, JOY (Oct. 16). The track is an upbeat and fun, original piece, on an album that showcases several new songs by Steven as well as new recordings of traditional favorites. The song received further attention this week, airing on SiriusXM Radio's The Message "Eye to Eye" Christmas special. In addition, Steven's performance of the song will be featured on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "The 700 Club," Christmas day. "Christmas Time Again" now tops the Billboard AC Monitored chart...
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Disciple
Rock band Disciple recently released a brand new album, O God Save Us All, but there are a few significant changes happening with the band's lineup. Guitarist Micah Sannan and Bassist Israel Beachy have departed the band, and vocalist/frontman Kevin Young has announced a couple of fill-in members for 2013... "Tonight in Germany will be the last show with our beloved friends Micah & Israel. Micah is leaving the band to pursue his passion of recording & producing. Israel, a new father...
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*Thursday, December 13, 2012*

Michael Gungor Band
Saturday the 15th of December Gungor will perform at Xnoizz Christmas in the Zuiderkerk in the Dutch capital Amsterdam. Not just fans in The Netherlands will be able to enjoy this concert; the whole world can watch the show along with the Dutch. This concert will be streamed live through www.xnoizz.nl. The past year's Xnoizz Christmas has grown out to be an event you don't want to miss. Bands like Seabird, Jimmy Needham, and The Gentlemen attended this musical Christmas party before. This year, Gungor will be celebrating Christmas in the beautiful...
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Preeminent messianic worship leader and Dove Award nominee, Paul Wilbur, who has sold over 1.5 million albums, releases Your Great Name from Integrity Music Feb. 19. An exciting departure for this inspired and experienced artist, the twelve songs of freedom, exaltation and hope on Your Great Name open new vistas for Wilbur's Messianic ministry, with its rich heritage of Jewish worship, on his first studio release in nearly 20 years...
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*Wednesday, December 12, 2012*

Matthew West
Four-time GRAMMY nominee Matthew West is slated to perform before two major, national television audiences over the next week with stops at Katie and Fox & Friends. West will perform his hit single, "Forgiveness," which has inspired radio listeners and is featured on his praised new album, Into The Light. Also set to appear on Katie are Renee Napier and Eric Smallridge, whose touching story has become the inspiration behind "Forgiveness." The acclaimed singer-songwriter will perform live this Saturday, Dec. 15 on Fox & Friends, which airs at 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST on FOX News Channel...
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*Tuesday, December 11, 2012*

Hawk Nelson
Fair Trade Services announces the signing of Hawk Nelson to their acclaimed roster. Hawk Nelson is set to release their sixth studio album titled Made on April 2. In support of their new single "Words," which will be going for adds at radio December 26, the band is featuring their lyric video on GodTube today. Click here to hear the brand new Hawk Nelson song. Earlier this year, Hawk Nelson underwent a line-up change...
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Sought after producer and six-time SESAC Songwriter of the Year of the year, Jason Ingram, hit another career milestone this week with his third GRAMMY nomination in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song category for co-writing the moving anthem, "White Flag." The song, written along with Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and songwriter/worship leader Matt Maher, was recorded by Chris Tomlin for the March, 2012 Passion: White Flag project...
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With 300 people attending its first conference in 1997 in Australia, Planetshakers Conference has grown exponentially, with tens of thousands joining gatherings at multiple events around the world. A movement that birthed Planetshakers City Church in 2004, the fastest growing church in Australian history, Planetshakers now launches its very first U.S. conference. The Planetshakers Limitless Conference will take place Jan. 17-19, 2013 in San Diego, CA at The Rock Church and feature compelling messages from speakers Russell Evans, Sam Evans...
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Icon For Hire
Decatur, IL's ICON FOR HIRE release new video for "Off With Her Head," which comes from the band's 2011 debut Scripted. The group spent two days in Compton, CA (South Los Angeles) working with some of the hottest underground artists to create an otherworldly interpretation of the song. Frontwoman and fashion designer Ariel said recently, "We are pushing the boundaries, creatively and visually, to create a fashion-forward work that we can't wait to share with our fans...
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*Monday, December 10, 2012*

The Board of Directors of Ichthus Ministries, Inc. has announced that the organization has ceased operations after 42 years of ministry. Ichthus Ministries is best known for presenting the Wilmore-based Ichthus Music Festival, which was the first and longest-running Christian music festival in the nation. The unanimous decision of the Directors to cease operations was difficult, but was made only after exhausting all other possibilities for continuation of the ministry operations. Since 2006, the organization has faced significant obstacles to maintaining financial stability due to adverse weather...
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*Friday, December 7, 2012*

Kari Jobe
Kari Jobe has had an astonishing 2012 that has earned this premier female worship leader her first GRAMMY nomination for "Best Contemporary Christian Music Album" (Where I Find You). Since releasing her sophomore album Where I Find You on Sparrow Records in January, Jobe joined the Winter Jam Tour, released an acoustic EP and headlined her first tour this fall. To top off 2012, Jobe released a Christmas edition of Where I Find You and is currently headlining "A Christmas Tour" with special guest Warren Barfield...
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The Classic Crime
The New York Rock Exchange is the first legal and fan friendly way for artists to sell shares of their songs. These SongShares are an innovative way for artists to engage with their fans and a new way for fans to own music. Today marks the initial public offering for "The Precipice" by Seattle-based indie rock band The Classic Crime. SongShare owners get a slew of exclusive perks including a foil embossed...
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EMI Christian Music Group is proud to announce the GRAMMY nominations of their label group artists. The company's labels received nine nominations overall, and EMI Christian Music Publishing also collected eight nominations. The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at 8pm ET/7CT on CBS. "EMI CMG Label Group congratulates our artists for their outstanding work and recognition in this year...
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After multiple trips to Uganda and building strong ties with street children in Kampala, JESSE SPRINKLE (Poor Old Lu, Dead Poetic, Demon Hunter) is joining forces with friend KURT JOHNSON (The Moho Collective) and THE KAMPALA STREET SINGERS to write and record a benefit project, Paradise, Uganda, with all proceeds going back into the community of Kivulu. A fundraising campaign has been launched on Indigogo (www.indiegogo.com/paradiseuganda) to raise monies for the recording, with many high profile musicians donating items for perks...
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Ralph Carmichael will make history in 2013 as the oldest conductor to embark on a 30-city tour. The Ralph Carmichael Legacy Tour will feature thirty major symphony orchestras, the Ralph Carmichael Big Band, and the Ralph Carmichael Mass Choir, recruited from local communities. Additionally, the tour has announced guest soloists in select cities to include: Larnelle Harris, The Archers, First Call, and Wayne Watson, with other artists being added soon, according to tour producers. Holt International...
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*Thursday, December 6, 2012*

Lecrae
Amongst newcomers leading the field alongside established artists, producers and songwriters, Reach Records' artist Lecrae garnered his 2nd career GRAMMY nomination for "Best Gospel Album" with his recent studio project Gravity. Lecrae was included amongst the industry's top entertainers as nominees for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced last night during an hour-long televised concert...
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Within 24 hours of it's release, ADVENT, the latest EP from ethereal rockers Young Oceans, hit #5 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel albums chart. The follow-up to YOUNG OCEANS self-titled debut, the 6 song ADVENT was never meant to be a full scale release. Originally conceived as a meditative companion for the Advent season, a shrugging off of expected traditions in...
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GRAMMY Award-winning former Beatles executive and music industry icon Ken Mansfield chronicles a deeply personal journey of faith and struggle in his highly-anticipated fourth title, Stumbling on Open Ground: Love, God, Cancer, and Rock ‘n' Roll (Thomas Nelson, January 15). Revealing ongoing trials with two bouts of cancer, Mansfield's memoir thoughtfully frames his spiritual
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Israel Houghton
Following four back-to-back GRAMMY Award-winning albums, Israel Houghton returns with New Breed to gather two additional GRAMMY nominations for the first live recording in five years from Israel & New Breed, Jesus At The Center, which was recorded as a joint venture by Integrity Music and RGM-NEW BREED Music. The nominations were announced last night by The Recording Academy from "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night," a one-hour CBS...
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Casting Crowns
Last night, Contemporary Christian music touring and sales leader, Casting Crowns, celebrated three GRAMMY nominations and news of an RIAA GOLD certification. The band was honored in the Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance category for, "Jesus Friend of Sinners," and in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category for its 2011 RIAA GOLD certified, Come To The Well. Mark Hall was also recognized as a songwriter on "Jesus Friend of Sinners," in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song category...
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Rhett Walker Band
Last night, Rhett Walker garnered his first career GRAMMY nomination in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song category for his contribution as a co-writer (along with Jeff Pardo) on the Rhett Walker Band hit single, "When Mercy Found Me." "I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'm blown away! I'm here at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for the GRAMMY...
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Matt Redman
sixstepsrecords' Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin received a total of four GRAMMY nominations on Wednesday evening for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Renowned artist, songwriter and worship leader, Matt Redman enters this years award ceremony with three nods, celebrating his first ever GRAMMY nomination as an artist. Joining him for their co-write in the category for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song is acclaimed worship leader and artist Chris Tomlin. Tomlin and Redman co-wrote...
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Matt Maher
Renowned singer/songwriter/worship leader, Matt Maher, received his second career GRAMMY nomination last night in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song category for his contribution as a writer on the moving anthem, "White Flag," recorded by Chris Tomlin for Passion: White Flag. The song was co-written by Tomlin, Matt Redman and the award-winning songwriter/producer, Jason Ingram...
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RayLynn Record's flagship artist Kyle Sherman, celebrates the holidays with acoustic guitar-wielding duo, Shane & Shane, and Contemporary Christian vocalist and songwriter, Phil Wickham, as he joins them on their 2012 Christmas Tour, which is currently en route...
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Cari Kates has been named Assistant Program Director at Air1 Radio Network. Air1 Program Director Paul Goldsmith stated, "Air1 has been growing at an astronomical rate and Cari Kates is uniquely qualified to help us manage the growth while remaining listener-focused. Cari is a strategic-thinker, passionate about radio, and tenacious...
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*Wednesday, December 5, 2012*

Slospeak Records just announced the December 11th release of SONS' acoustic EP entitled, Keep Quieter. It's the follow up to January's full length release, Keep Quiet. The three tracks will be on iTunes and Amazon Mp3 next Tuesday. To preview the EP, select media outlets will host exclusive online streams of each track: Property of Zack featured "Ghost" on December 4th, Substream Magazine will feature "Believe in Something" on December 6th and Absolute Punk will feature "Doubt" on December 10th. All tracks will stream on PureVolume on release day. In addition, the promo video is now viewable on...
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Solid State Records' MY HEART TO FEAR released the official video for "Blood Money," the single off the band's new EP, Lost Between Brilliance And Insanity. The EP is available everywhere online and physical copies can be purchased exclusively at Hot Topic stores. Hailing from Williamsport, PA, MY HEART TO FEAR comes from an area of Pennsylvania known for giving starts to acts such as August Burns Red, Texas In July, and This Or The Apocalypse...
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*Tuesday, December 4, 2012*

Audio Adrenaline
How would you like to have a private concert and dinner party with Audio Adrenaline? Or how about owning a Porsche? What about adding to your collection a pair of football cleats signed by the one and only Tim Tebow? Ever wanted to take a vacation to a cabin in Maine, or own fun merchandise from artists such as Tobymac, MercyMe, and Tenth Avenue North? Are you needing Christmas gift ideas for family and friends? You can bid on these items and so much more right now at the Hands & Feet Auction! Click here to visit the auction page...
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Abel and Broken Heart Records have teamed up to release Make it Right for the first time on vinyl. Limited to 500 copies, Make It Right will be available for pre-order today at 3:00PM EST at http://brokenheartrecords.storenvy.com. The Poughkeepsie, NY based indie rockers released Make It Right in September to critical acclaim, earning the band a spot on AbsolutePunk's "Absolute 100 of 2012" and "Best New Music" from Sputnik Music...
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Sanctus Real
The Acoustic Christmas Tour which kicked off this past Thursday in Oklahoma City, OK drew a sellout crowd to the December 2 Littleton, CO date. With packed houses on the previous dates, the first Acoustic Christmas Tour by K-LOVE Radio and 25 Entertainment is proving to be a success. Tickets are still available but selling quickly for the additional 11 dates. The Acoustic Christmas Tour concludes in San Antonio, TX on December 16. "It's an honor to be a part of even one person being affected by the message of the gospel...
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Air1 Radio Network signed on in the L.A. radio market this past Saturday, December 1st, via a trimulcast of KLSI/ThousandOaks (Simi Valley), KLST/Fountain Valley (Orange County), and KLSN Adelanto (Victor Valley). All three signals broadcast at 92.7FM. Additionally, KRUZ 97.5 Santa Barbara flipped to Air1 under the new call letters KYGA. Air1's President & CEO Mike Novak states, "Adding Orange County, Ventura County and the High Desert areas of Southern California to Air1's longstanding Riverside/San Bernardino coverage with KLRD/90.1 is a true blessing and has been a rewarding experience. We are looking forward to seeing lives impacted in a positive...
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*Monday, December 3, 2012*

Disciple
For yet another year, the annual Christmas Rock Night festival in Germany presents an impressive lineup of Christian rock bands, including a one-time reunion of the "classic" Disciple member lineup (w/ Brad Noah, Tim Barrett and Travis Wyrick) celebrating the band's 20th year this Friday night, while the current Disciple line-up will be headlining the event on Saturday. For most of the bands, performing at CRN is like coming home; they play yet another year at this small but beloved festival outside of Düsseldorf, including Thousand Foot Krutch, Fireflight, Icon For Hire...
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DREAM is proud to announce the signing of KINGDOM. The group, which is based in Rocklin, CA out of Destiny Christian Church, is a gathering of the fallen and imperfect, redeemed by the love of Christ and sent out as messengers to proclaim His KINGDOM come. "We have a savior that was crucified for our sins and was raised again for our justification, this is why we write, this is why we sing." KINGDOM is made up of Jordan (Vox, Elec Guitar), Sean (Elec Guitar), Veronica (Vox), Steven (Drums, loops), Nate (Bass), and Justin (Keys). KINGDOM released their debut album, The Answer and opened for the Rock and Roll Worship Roadshow in 2011. They continued their touring...
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Jesus Culture announces a Night of Worship and Ministry with Chris Quilala and Bryan and Katie Torwalt with the Jesus Culture band and Pastor Scott Thompson. The ticket pre-sales for the event begins December 6 with a public on-sale set for December 7. A Night of Worship and Ministry is an evening focused on seeking the Lord through whole-hearted worship, prayer, and preaching. The night consists of worship with Chris Quilala and Bryan and Katie Torwalt with...
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Kutless
BEC Recordings' Kutless announces the Kutless Military Mission Project. This is a partnership with Operation Heal Our Patriots, a project of Samaritan's Purse, that ministers to service members of all U.S. military branches. After touring around the world, Kutless has had the privilege of meeting many men and women serving in the nation's armed services. Recognizing the sacrifice that those individuals have made, Kutless wants to give back to the troops...
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*Sunday, December 2, 2012*

Sanctus Real
Sanctus Real will release their sixth studio album, Run, February 5th on Sparrow Records/EMI Christian Music Group. The project was produced by Chris Stevens (TobyMac), Jason Ingram (Brandon Heath), and Seth Mosley (Newsboys). Run is the follow-up to their 2010 GRAMMY nominated Pieces of A Real Heart, which featured their career-breaking hit "Lead Me." Frontman Matt Hammit shares, "We've devoted the better part of our lives writing songs that we pray will matter. Hearing countless stories of how God has...
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*Friday, November 30, 2012*

Sarah MacIntosh
Singer/songwriter Sarah Macintosh and her husband, producer Jonny Macintosh have launched Listener Kids, an interactive, online company for children. Through Listener Kids, children can access Christ-centered and age-appropriate original content by way of music, videos and apps. The Macintosh's created Listener Kids to teach children Christian values from the early stages of life. At this time, Listener Kids offers two music videos, "Jesus Loves Me" and "There Is A Star...
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The Fold
Former Tooth & Nail Records rock band The Fold are getting ready to record their fourth full-length studio album, but they need your help! The band released two albums with their previous label, This Too Shall Pass (2006) and Secrets Keep You Sick (2007), before releasing Dear Future, Come Get Me on their own in 2009. It's been three years and it's time for their new project, intriguingly titled Moving Past. On their Kickstarter campaign page for the album, the band has posted a video announcing this project...
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Andrew Peterson
Show Hope™ has announced they will continue their partnership with Andrew Peterson to help reach audiences with opportunities to care for orphans. Show Hope will sponsor Peterson, who is a singer, songwriter, storyteller and award-winning author, as he kicks off his 13th Annual Behold The Lamb of God Christmas Tour, which opened Wednesday evening. This fall he wrapped up his first official tour as a Show Hope artist, the 14-city Light For The Lost Boy Tour. On the nationwide tour Peterson was joined by indie-rock trio CALEB, where each night they shared about the orphan care ministry of Show Hope in hopes of raising sponsors to help provide orphans with families and...
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*Thursday, November 29, 2012*

Britt Nicole
Capitol Records is gearing up for the release of the stunning new album from Britt Nicole, a Nashville-based artist who marks the label's latest pop singer/songwriter signing. Due out February 26th, the newly repackaged Gold which was released on Sparrow Records in March 2012 and debuted at number 41 on the Top 100 Billboard Chart signals Britt's emergence as a pop phenom of uncommon substance and soul. The follow-up to Britt's sophomore effort The Lost Get Found (a 2009 release that debuted on the Top 100 Billboard Chart), Gold...
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Red
Whatever you thought you knew about Essential Records rock band Red, think again. In fact, that's exactly what the four-man alternative rock band wants you to do with every track on its fourth project Release The Panic...think again. Think past your first blush take on Red's lyrical ideas, think beyond the signature aggressive paint-peeling riffs and new-found evocative grooves, and think through the universality of struggle, pain and ultimately hope living in these new songs. Teaming with legendary producer Howard Benson (P.O.D., My Chemical Romance, Daughtry...
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Hillsong United
After a two-year wait for the next original UNITED project, the band has announced the February 26, 2013 release of Zion, which will be the 12th full-length album and third studio recording from the band. This new studio album follows the highly impactful 2011 release Aftermath, which topped the charts internationally and was their highest selling album to date. To label the new album as a fresh sound is to understate the originality that is Zion...
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The first-ever Hillsong Conference launches in the United States in October 2013 making stops in New York and Los Angeles. Ticket presales for the conference begin November 30 with a public on-sale date beginning December 3, 2012. Pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston will be hosting this conference together with Christine Caine, Carl Lentz, Joel Houston, Reuben Morgan, Hillsong United and Hillsong LIVE. In each city, the conference...
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*Wednesday, November 28, 2012*

Third Day
Third Day launched its 12th studio project Miracle, with the powerful, "I Need A Miracle," on September 14. This week the song claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Audience Chart marking more than 51 million cumulative impressions to date. While the band is known as a radio hit-maker, this particular No. 1 made its way to the top in a season dominated by holiday music. "This song is special to us because it was inspired by a story shared by one of our fans," shares Third Day's lead singer, Mac Powell. "It's about how music, and the great work of our friends at radio, can offer hope...
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TFK
Modern rock favorites THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH will release its first remix EP, Metamorphosiz: The End Remixes, Vol. 1, as an exlusive to digital retailers, including iTunes, Amazon.com and others, on Dec. 4. The EP features 5 songs from the independently released, 5-star acclaimed and No. 1 selling Billboard Hard Rock album, The End Is Where We Begin, by noted remix geniuses Steve Sidelnyk, Rob Persaud, Robbie Bronnimann, Andy Hunter and Solomon Olds...
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Project 86
Andrew Schwab's long-awaited new book titled The Tin Soldiers in now available in print and on e-formats for Kindle and iPad. Having developed a unique platform with his band Project 86 and through his writing for outlets such as Relevant, AP, Time Life, Charisma, CCM, etc along with his own blog and 4 other books Schwab writes with a heart for a generation of lost and purposeless young adults, specifically young men. After working in church ministry for six years and touring with his band for the last sixteen, Schwab has been immersed in a world of hurting men and has seen first hand what challenges they face. "I have a heart for these guys. I want to see them embraced and encouraged rather than labeled 'unreachable'-which is what many...
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Capital Kings
The highly buzzed about electronic-pop duo Capital Kings (Cole Walowac and Jon White) is ringing in the New Year with their self-titled debut album, Capital Kings on January 8, 2013. The D.C. natives are bringing out all the shots on their first project with 10 tracks of non-stop, deliriously catchy songs. Joining to help launch their debut is an impressive list of guest artists including TobyMac, Britt Nicole, Royal Tailor and Soul Glow Activatur of Family Force 5. The duo co-produced the majority of the album with producers David Garcia (TobyMac, Britt Nicole) and Joshua Silverberg (Luminate, Deas Vail). The lyric video for their brand new single, "You'll Never Be Alone...
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RSJ
Grammy award-winning artist Rebecca St. James has topped the Christian charts with her number one singles and has reached teens with her numerous bestselling books. Now, she is aiming her powerful voice at children as she brings new life to a beloved Christmas carol on the bonus CD that is part of a stunningly beautiful picture book illustrated by Anna Vojtech. With singing and narration by St. James, "The Friendly Beasts" published this holiday season by Zonderkidz, pays charming tribute to the traditional Christmas carol of the same name...
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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors announce new studio album Good Light, set for release February 26, 2013 on Magnolia Music. Recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Good Light arrives shortly following Drew's 30th birthday and the birth of his first child, daughter Emmylou, with wife and band-mate Ellie Holcomb. "This album perfectly tells the story of this new stage in my life," explains Drew. "I think about my daughter every time I sing the title track, how I want to sing it over her when she is old enough to start...
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*Tuesday, November 27, 2012*

Manafest
BEC Recordings' Artists Manafest, KJ-52 and 7eventh Time Down are joining AIR1's Brant Hansen on the "Club Awesome LIVE Tour" beginning this Friday, November 30 in San Antonio, TX. Each night will be a dance party with a purpose: to help heal kids in the developing world through CURE International. CURE International heals the sick and proclaims the kingdom of God. It is the largest provider of reconstructive surgery to disabled children in the emerging world. The goal of this tour is to join together...
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Lifehouse
Geffen Records recording artists Lifehouse will release their first new album in over two years and their sixth overall on December 11th titled: Almería. To celebrate the band has scheduled two special performances for release week. On December 11th, Lifehouse will perform at The Gramercy in New York City and on December 18th in Los Angeles at the Troubadour. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Produced by long time collaborator Jude Cole, Almería finds Lifehouse expanding and stretching out the Lifehouse "sound...
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Cheri Keaggy
Dove Award winning recording artist and speaker Cheri Keaggy is among the musical lineup at the 2012 Cider Carols, an event scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, at Rocketown, to benefit the Hope Clinic for Women, a faith-based crisis pregnancy organization with locations throughout Middle Tennessee. Keaggy will join musical guests Jenny Gill, Jeremy Drinkwine, Kim Keyes, Sam Ashworth, and Danny Rader, guitarist for Keith Urban, for an evening of Christmas music, with Eric Wyse serving as musical director. Guests will enjoy desserts, hot cocoa, cider and wine while participating in an extensive silent auction and a Christmas marketplace with more than...
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The album Shake Heaven has been generating strong response from fans, radio and press, and now Victory World Music will release a 2-disc version on December 11, 2012 that includes a powerful live performance DVD. The taping of the DVD took place at Victory World Church in Norcross, GA and features Dove award winning guest performers, Israel Houghton, Chris August, Martha Munizzi, Rachael Lampa and Ricardo Sanchez. The video version features 3 new additional songs that include...
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*Monday, November 26, 2012*

The Rocket Summer
2012 has been a very busy year for Bryce Avary the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist known as The Rocket Summer. A year which included self releasing the highly acclaimed full length album Life Will Write The Words, debuting 4 music videos from the album, headlining two successful tours across the US, touring New Zealand for the first time, and supporting Switchfoot across the US and Canada. To wrap up the busy and personally historic year, The Rocket Summer will give fans new music to enjoy well into 2013. On December 18th, THE ROCKET SUMMER will release CARS AND THE PIXIES (HAPPY NEW YEAR)...
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Karyn Williams
Inpop recording artist Karyn Williams is taking her message in support of adoption to New York City tomorrow, since November is National Adoption Month. First, she will appear on the high-profile national morning program Fox & Friends at 7:40 am EST and then that evening on WNBC's NY Nightly News with Chuck Scarborough around 7:30 pm EST. Williams will be appearing with her father, Pat Williams founder and Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic, as they tell America about their family's adoption story...
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As we enter the holiday season, Show Hope is sharing a unique gift idea for families and friends - a gift that can literally change an orphan's life forever. Now in its second year, Show Hope is promoting their Gifts of Hope campaign where you can directly impact a child's life by giving a gift from the Show Hope Gift Catalog. Last year, hundreds of Show Hope sponsors and supporters made the decision to do something different to celebrate Christmas for friends and family through the first year of the Gifts of Hope campaign. With contributions totaling more than $100,000, hundreds of waiting children from around the world received the hope of a forever family restored through...
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Mars Hill Music is preparing to release the debut Christmas project from the band Kings Kaleidoscope, tomorrow, November 27. The EP, titled Joy Has Dawned, tells the epic story of Christ's birth; the glorious, mind-blowing mystery of God becoming man to save the world. The album will be available for sale on iTunes and at marshill.com/music. Kings Kaleidoscope is based at Mars Hill Church Ballard, just north of Seattle. Made up of over a dozen eclectic musicians, Kings has created a sound that is achieving a following all their own. Like many of the other Mars Hill artists, Kings is dedicated to bringing new life to old hymns that are steeped in sound doctrine. Melding these beautiful classic...
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*Friday, November 23, 2012*

Justin McRoberts
As we gear up for Christmas now that Thanksgiving has concluded (and many of us have moved up a belt size), Justin McRoberts is offering his two Christmas EPs - from 2006 and 2008 - in a special bundle as a pay-what-you-want option on Noisetrade. However, there's a special little catch. As McRoberts has noted on Facebook, you can "even help Compassion International care for moms and kids when you tip." So please take a moment to check out the EP, download it, and offer a tip to the artist to help support Compassion! Check it out here: http://noisetrade.com/justinmcroberts...
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*Wednesday, November 21, 2012*

Slospeak Records just announced the November 27th release of Slospeak Christmas Volume 1. The 12 track sampler features classic Christmas tunes re-recorded to showcase each artists' style. In addition to Slospeak artists and other indie acts, Relient K (Mono vs Stereo), House of Heroes (Gotee Records), Deas Vail (Mono vs Stereo) and Matt Shelton (of The Wedding / Tooth&Nail) contribute songs to the album. To preview the record, Slospeak will offer two songs on noisetrade, free of charge, on Black Friday and two more on Cyber Monday...
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*Tuesday, November 20, 2012*

Sarah Kelly
Grammy-nominated, former Gotee Records solo artist Sarah Kelly has been busy this year with plans developing her own music school and is excited to announce the launch of the Sarah Kelly Online Songwriting School. Check out the official announcement below: "Hi Friends! A long time dream of mine is finally coming true. My husband Jonas and I finished filming and are...
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The seventh full-length recording from Jesus Culture, Jesus Culture With Martin Smith: Live From New York, releases today amidst acclaim at digital and physical retailers everywhere with special CD packaging, including an embossed sleeve and foldout poster, at both Christian and mainstream retail stores. Recorded live during Jesus Culture's conference at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York June 28-30, 2012, this new double-CD captures a dynamic collaboration of voices who have helped shape, and continue to inspire...
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World-renown guitar aficionado, JASON TRUBY (P.O.D., Living Sacrifice), has released his fifth solo album, a collection of songs about faith, family, hope, struggles, and life 20 years in the making. Out today, Our Time Here goes back to Truby's singer-songwriter roots and features a special appearance from long-time friend, Phil Keaggy. The album is available for digital download through iTunes...
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Matt Redman
Hailed as one of the most influential songwriters of this generation, worship leader Matt Redman's indelible impact resonates through his remarkable songs. Beginning this week, some of his favorite classics can now be found together in his newest project, Sing Like Never Before: The Essential Collection. Included on the GRAMMY nominated and award-winning songwriter's album is the radio version of Redman's No. 1 single, "10,000 Reasons...
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NewSong
GRAMMY-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong is set to star in their debut Christmas DVD and television special, to be filmed Wednesday, November 28 in Nashville. Free and open to the public, "NewSong's Very Merry Christmas Live" will begin at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.) at the Trinity Music City Auditorium in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Featuring a guest appearance by Annie Wolaver of the Annie Moses Band, the special is slated to release...
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*Monday, November 19, 2012*

toby
It's been quite a year for five-time GRAMMY Award winner TobyMac with his new album EYE ON IT hitting No. 1 on the overall Billboard Top 200, multiple national television appearances including Fox & Friends, Good Morning America and The View and featured media spotlights in Billboard Magazine, Los Angeles Times, People Magazine and Time.com, among others. Now, to add to his whirlwind year, TobyMac has garnered his first career American Music Award. The multi-platinum selling artist received the award for Favorite Artist in the Contemporary/Inspirational category last night at the 40th annual American Music Awards. The annual award show was broadcasted live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A...
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Mark Schultz
Platinum selling artist Mark Schultz will ring in the holiday season with his upcoming Christmas tour, "What Do You Give A King?" which kicks-off in Nashville, TN on November 30. Artists Luminate, Kerrie Roberts and Karyn Williams will join Schultz in the line-up for the "What Do You Give A King?" Christmas Tour. For more information on the tour, visit: www.MarkSchultzMusic.com. Schultz recently released his anticipated first album in three years All Things Possible...
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*Friday, November 16, 2012*

Family Force 5
NGEN radio is inviting you to our brand new sweaty electric dance party and radio show called PHENOMENON, hosted by none other than Soul Glow Activatur of Family Force 5! PHENOMENON is celebrating that we are Alive in Christ, while going mental to hot remixes and energetic dance tracks. Tune in to NGEN radio EVERY FRIDAY night at 10pm Central for a life-changing movement, and an hour of ridiculous fun...
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Family Christian, the nation's largest Christian retail chain with 280 stores in 36 states, announced today that its management team has partnered with a group of Atlanta-based Christian businessmen to acquire the company from its private equity owners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Under the new ownership, Family Christian's pledge is to contribute 100% of its profits to Christian causes and, specifically, ministries serving widows and orphans both in the U.S. and abroad. Family...
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Born and raised in the Pennsylvania Rust Belt, Those Who Fear are coming out swinging with the blue collar work ethic of their hometown, Pittsburgh, PA staunchly ingrained in them. Their brand of east coast hardcore comes at you like a wall of sound, and Those Who Fear make no apologies for the message behind the music. "The power behind our message is our main drive. Without that we'd be just another band." Those Who Fear self-released an EP in 2011 and hit the road hard, touring all over the US. Now the band...
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Keith and Kristyn Getty
Internationally renowned modern hymn writers and recording artists Keith & Kristyn Getty are set to bring their popular "Joy - An Irish Christmas" Tour to 18 stateside cities this holiday season. Presented in partnership with Compassion International and Redeemer Seminary, the tour will launch November 29 in Louisville, Kentucky. With slated stops at Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre; Houston's Cullen Theater at Wortham Center; the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando, Florida; and the Durham Performing Arts Center in...
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*Thursday, November 15, 2012*

Disciple
Disciple knew there was no better way to kick off their latest project, O God Save Us All, than by rockin' out at a CD release party in Music City on Monday night. Along with the packed house, fans across the globe were able to watch the band's performance in Nashville, TN via live stream as Disciple played tracks from the new album along with fan favorites. Following the success of their 2010 release, Horseshoes & Handgrenades, Disciple's new album consists of a tight...
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*Wednesday, November 14, 2012*

MercyMe
The "Rock & Worship Roadshow" embarks on its fifth annual tour this spring with a new group of all-star musicians including MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tedashii, Kutless, Family Force 5, Luminate, Adam Cappa, Rhett Walker Band and Tim Timmons. This tour follows the very successful 2012 "Roadshow" which was named one of Pollstar's Top 50 Tours for Mid-Year 2012. Compassion International and Grand Canyon University will serve as this year's sponsors for the tour. Compassion International...
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California Metal titans IMPENDING DOOM have announced THE CHAOS REBORN TOUR running this winter in continuous support of their hard hitting record, "Baptized In Filth." Support will come from THICK AS BLOOD, FIT FOR A KING, THE BROWNING, HEARTS & HANDS and label mates THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE. The band released their latest record "Baptized in Filth" earlier this year. Produced by Andreas Magnusson and Machine, this is the bands fourth full length and most ferocious effort to date...
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*Tuesday, November 13, 2012*

Crowder
Today, November 13, critically acclaimed artist and songwriter David Crowder will release his first solo effort with an exclusive live iTunes Session. Recorded at the storied Capitol Records Studio in Hollywood, Crowder: iTunes Session delivers nine stripped down, organic tracks to many of Crowder's most loved originals. The live session includes hit songs such as "How He Loves," "O Praise Him," "No One Like You" and "Let Me Feel You Shine," as well as a brand new recording by Crowder of the classic hymn "The Old Rugged Cross," first performed at a Good Friday gathering at Passion City Church in Atlanta, GA...
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Audio Adrenaline
The Hands and Feet Project, founded by Audio Adrenaline in 2004, cares for 100 orphaned and abandoned children in the southern region of Haiti. Hands and Feet strives to provide family-style care for each child, giving each boy and girl the opportunity to reach their God given potential. However, our Children's Villages have reached their capacity. Sadly, we've had to turn away hundreds of children in need just in the past few months. The need is urgent! With your help, we can double our capacity to care by building two more Children's Villages...
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Sanctus Real
Due to increasing demand, K-LOVE Radio and 25 Entertainment are adding three dates to the Acoustic Christmas Tour which kicks off November 29 in Oklahoma City, OK. The tour featuring Sanctus Real, Sidewalk Prophets and Dara Maclean will also visit newly added cities: Reno, NV, on Dec. 10, Midland, TX, on Dec. 15 and San Antonio, TX, on Dec. 16. In addition to the creative evening of music, Survive to Five, a World Vision program will be the ministry focal point. World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children...
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On November 25th, Billboard charting Annie Moses Band will debut the music video for their first radio single "Blush" on Great American Country television (GAC). Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment, and delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. To coincide with the music video debut, Annie Moses Band has launched a pledge titled "Blush Beliefs," where listeners can show their support for the values behind the song. "Blush" was originally released on the band's album, Pilgrims & Prodigals, which hit stores this past September...
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Chris Tomlin
As one of the most acclaimed worship leaders of our time, Chris Tomlin is set to deliver his newest studio set, Burning Lights, on Jan. 8, continuing his efforts of crafting songs for the church that cross cultures and generations. The internationally renowned Grammy winner, whose venerable career has yielded widely known worship anthems such as "How Great Is Our God," "Holy Is the Lord" and "Jesus Messiah," has given voice to the Church...
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Premier Christian Cruises unveils its newest "concept" inclusive, themed destination vacation -the Illuminate Vacation. The themed destination experience is offered by Walt Disney World's Swan and Dolphin Resorts from July 28, 2013 through August 3, 2013 in Orlando, Fla. Premier Christian Cruises is taking reservations for Illuminate Vacation now, and space is limited. "Illuminate is what the Holy Spirit does to his children to make us more like Christ when He illuminates our hearts toward His will...
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Christian music industry veteran Mike Smith has announced the launch of Artist Management Training Course. Hosted by the thirty-year music industry veteran, Artist Management Training Course is designed for those seeking a career as an artist manager, as well as for artists that want a better understanding of the industry and proven tools to move themselves forward. In this unique on-demand video teaching program, Smith has captured everything he knows about artist management. Smith and Kyle Johnson, artist manager with Michael Smith and Associates, sit and talk with...
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*Monday, November 12, 2012*

Integrity Music announces the Jan. 15, 2013 release of Limitless, a new 13-track CD and bonus DVD from Melbourne, Australia's Planetshakers, the country's largest youth and young adult movement. The 25th album from Planetshakers, Limitless features the driving title song that hits CHR radio this Friday and becomes the first music video from the recording, which can be seen now at http://www.youtube.com/user/planetshakerstv. Recorded live at this year's Planetshakers Conference, Limitless offers up new songs of passionate...
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Mainstream artists often shy away from topics regarding the spiritual, however Doug Van Pelt, editor and founder of HM Magazine, has a history of opening up the conversation with even the most skeptical of artists. Now Van Pelt has published his third book - Rock Stars on God, Volume Two (HM Press, 2012) to continues the popular series that debuted with Relevant Books' 2004 release - Rock Stars on God. "The series started with the assumption that we'd put out several volumes to cover...
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*Saturday, November 10, 2012*

Code Of Ethics
Razzbarry Records would like to wish everyone A Very Razzbarry Christmas. A VERY RAZZBARRY CHRISTMAS is a four song compilation of favorite Holiday Tunes as performed by Razzbarry artists The Great Transparency, Temple Veil, and Code of Ethics. This is available for free at www.noisetrade.com/razzbarry. From all of us at RAZZBARRY have a blessed Holiday season and Happy New Year...
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*Friday, November 9, 2012*

Plumb
After taking a 5 year hiatus from touring to focus on raising her family, PLUMB is back in an impressive way, hitting #1 on the Billboard Christian CHR chart for her single Need You Now (How Many Times). The single is moving into the Top 10 at AC this week as well, and is listed on the #2 New and Active on the Billboard Soft AC/Inspo Chart. "Need You Now was born out of anxiety and panic attacks I had as a teenager...
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Lifehouse
Geffen Records recording artists Lifehouse will release their first new album in over two years and their sixth overall on December 11th titled: Almería. Produced by long time collaborator Jude Cole, Almería finds Lifehouse expanding and stretching out the Lifehouse "sound." The video for the first single "Between The Raindrops" makes its debut today. The song and video also features Natasha Bedingfield. You can watch it here: http://vevo.ly/TuZKSu. Lifehouse: singer Jason Wade, drummer Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr., bassist Bryce Soderberg and guitarist Ben Carey...
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The City Harmonic
Integrity Music artists The City Harmonic ("Manifesto," "Mountaintop" "Holy (Wedding Day)") and Ben Cantelon ("Savior of the World," "Love Came Down") were recently honored at the 34th Annual GMA Canada Covenant Awards, the national awards ceremony celebrating the best of Canadian Gospel music. Last year, The City Harmonic won three Covenant Awards in the categories of New Artist of the Year, Recorded Song of the Year and Modern Worship Song of the Year, the latter two for their break-out song...
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Manafest
BEC Recordings' and international rock artist Manafest was honored with his 9th GMA Covenant Award this week for "Recorded Song of the Year" with the song "Never Let You Go" off of his fifth studio album Fighter. Fans can view this award winning song's music video here: "Never Let You Go". Currently Manafest is climbing the radio charts at CHR with the current single "Human." This week at CHR the song was the most added including an add at Air 1...
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Sandi Patty
Like most everyone in the United States, Sandi Patty and Jason Crabb watched as Hurricane Sandy ripped through many areas wreaking havoc and devastation on communities in the path of the storm. One of the hardest hit areas was the New York area. Sandi and Jason are deeply saddened by the affects of Hurricane Sandy in the NYC / NJ area and are reaching out to help in their own special way. Teaming up with Calvary Baptist Church and in partnership with World Vision, Sandi Patty and Jason Crabb will bring their holiday tour, "A Christmas Celebration," to New York City for a special benefit performance on November 24th. All proceeds to be given to World Vision for their relief efforts in the NY and NJ area to aid those still in need from the devastating results of Hurricane Sandy...
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downhere
As Centricity Music's high-profile band Downhere comes to the end of their 12-year career as a group, the band won three major categories at the GMA 2012 Covenant Awards in Canada. Downhere was nominated in eight categories and walked away with trophies for Album of the Year (On The Altar Of Love), Group Of The Year and Male Vocalist Of The Year (Marc Martel). The band also performed their last single at the award's ceremony, Rest, which was nominated as Song Of The Year and Recorded Song Of The Year. It's a fitting tribute for the group who has been one of the most celebrated rock bands in the Christian music industry...
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*Thursday, November 8, 2012*

toby
The top-ranked Winter Jam Tour Spectacular unveiled its highly-anticipated 2013 artist and city line-up during a special event held last week at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Founded and hosted by GRAMMY-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong, promoted by Premier Productions and presented by World Vision, the Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular will be headlined by GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum recording artist TobyMac...
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*Wednesday, November 7, 2012*

Warren Barfield
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Warren Barfield will be a featured guest on "The 700 Club" this Friday. One of the longest running programs in broadcast history seen daily by approximately 1 million viewers, "The 700 Club" airs at 10 a.m., 11 p.m., and 3 a.m. EST on ABC Family Channel, and 3 p.m. EST on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). In addition, the show airs on DIRECTV and Dish Network, and can be viewed online at www.cbn.com. Barfield will perform "The Right Time" from his recently-released recording, Redbird, on the broadcast...
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Dynasty has announced the release of their new album Beyond Measure. Twelve tracks of furious L.A. hardcore featuring Wu Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck, Martin Stewart of Terror, Tommy Green of Sleeping Giant, Roger Miret of Agnostic Front and Jesse Burnett of Stick To Your Guns. Dynasty has raised the bar on Beyond Measure. The album was recorded with Andrew Glover at Sound Temple Studio with band members working overtime to accomplish the end result they envisioned. Says guitarist...
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*Tuesday, November 6, 2012*

Matt & Toby
Matt & Toby released a video for "Life Of The Party," which comes off of the duo's upcoming self-titled debut album on Tooth & Nail Records that will be released on Nov. 19th. The video contains humorous antics of Matt & Toby along with footage of their Living Room Tour, in which they have private performances in fans' houses for a select amount of people. Matt & Toby, better known as the vocalists and lead guitarist of emo band Emery, began what they thought was going to be an acoustic Emery record...
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Mac Powell
Mac Powell debuts two new songs on Hallmark Channel's new talk show, Marie, hosted by international superstar Marie Osmond. Tune in Thursday, November 8 at Noon Eastern/11:00 AM CST to see Powell and guitarist/producer Jason Hoard perform "June Bug" and "Mississippi" from Mac's self-titled debut solo CD. "What an honor to have been on the show and meet Marie Osmond," says Powell. "She is truly an American icon and no doubt, the sweet and kind, "girl next door" that you deep down really hope that she would be...
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Family Force 5
Family Force 5 made some fun announcements for fans today, including a new Christmas tour, auctions for the band's music video wardrobes, and more. Check 'em out below... "Deck the halls and jingle-jangle the bells...we're about to bring you the best Christmas party of all time. To quote Crouton, it's the Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant Tour y'all! We're pumped about this thang, and this time we are joined by some of the coolest bands we've ever had on the tour: Rapture Ruckus, Capital Kings, and Everyday Sunday...
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*Monday, November 5, 2012*

Hyland
Tooth & Nail's Hyland released a video for "Beauty In The Broken" which comes from the group's recently released album Finding Our Way. The Minneapolis, MN natives recorded the album in Chico, CA and Nashville, TN. In support of it, Hyland toured the majority of September and October on "The Believer Tour" with Kutless, Fireflight, Rhett Walker Band, and Eric Samuel Timm. Hyland grabbed Tooth & Nail's attention with the group's EP Quotients...
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In case you missed the broadcast of Third Day performing on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" last week, we've got a link and photos for you! Please feel free to repost (#Miracle @ThirdDay @JayLeno) and remember MIRACLE releases tomorrow, Nov. 6...
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Clay Crosse
Two of contemporary Christian music's most distinctive voices are collaborating on what is shaping up to be one of the season's most memorable Christmas concert events. Top 10 Billboard charting singer/songwriter Jason Bare and four-time Dove Award winner Clay Crosse are prepping for The Night of Wonder Tour. "It is such an honor to be doing this tour with my friend, Clay Crosse," says Bare. "It's been a blast just working with such an amazing singer/songwriter preparing for this tour...
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Hillsong Church endeavors to champion the cause of the local Church, and their latest release is no exception. The second installment in their Chapel series titled Forever Reign is a collection of some of their most popular songs with an intimate, personal feel, which many believe will continue to break down cultural and denominational barriers. The album spent much of its first week at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Albums U.S. chart and remains solid in the Top Ten. In addition to the Hillsong Chapel release, the church launched a range of free small group studies...
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Today at 9:00am EST, the first track from "All Folked Up" was released via bandcamp and Facebook. The track, titled "Without A Spark", is the first material released to the public from the new project by Seth Hecox, also of Becoming The Archetype. Link to track: bmwsah.bandcamp.com The long-time metal musician (Becoming The Archetype has released 5 albums on Solid State Records over the span of 8 years...
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*Friday, November 2, 2012*

Audio Adrenaline
The Hands & Feet Project is sure to be seen by thousands this weekend! MacDonald Motorsports car #49, which will drive in NASCAR's K&N Pro Series race on Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 2pm EST, will feature the logo of the Hands & Feet Project. The car will be driven by 19-year old Harrison Rhodes. The race is the season finale at Rockingham Speedway. "I'm really excited to see the Hands & Feet Project #49...
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Third Day
Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning band Third Day will hit the road again this spring to headline The Miracle Tour, a 45-city trek featuring "American Idol" finalist Colton Dixon and singer-songwriter Josh Wilson as special guests. The Miracle Tour will launch Feb. 21, in Fairfax, Va., and will hit major markets like Memphis, Dallas, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Chicago and many more before wrapping up in mid-May...
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GMA
Starting today, Nov. 2, Gospel music supporters will have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items on the Gospel Music Association's "Growing More Active" online silent auction. Via eBay, auction visitors can bid not only on such collectibles as autographed memorabilia from Third Day and Guy Penrod, but also on "experiences" including VIP concert and meet-and-greet opportunities with fan favorites including Toby Mac, MercyMe...
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*Thursday, November 1, 2012*

Third Day
Third Day launches into a busy street week in support of its upcoming Brendan O'Brien produced project, MIRACLE (Nov. 6), with a performance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," this Friday, Nov. 2. The band will perform the powerful "Hit Me Like a Bomb" and, following the performance, will offer a limited-time free download of the song on its website, www.ThirdDay.com...
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Fiction Family
Newark, NJ-based Rock Ridge Music has signed Fiction Family to a label deal and is now set to release the band's eagerly anticipated sophomore album (with distribution via ADA). "FICTION FAMILY REUNION" arrives in stores and all DSPs on January 29th. The second full-length partnership of Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) and Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek, Works Progress Administration), "FICTION FAMILY REUNION" sees these...
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SCC
In celebration of November as National Adoption Awareness Month and November 4th as Orphan Sunday, Show Hope is asking if you will join them to help care for the millions of orphans around the world. By partnering with the orphan care and adoption ministry through their monthly sponsorship program, you are helping to restore the love of a family to orphans around the world, transforming lives forever...
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Integrity Music and Jesus Culture Music announce the highly anticipated release of the seventh full-length recording from Jesus Culture, Jesus Culture With Martin Smith: Live From New York, on Nov. 20, 2012. Recorded live during Jesus Culture's conference at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York June 28-30, 2012, this new double-CD captures a dynamic collaboration of voices who have helped shape, and continue to inspire, generations of worshippers...
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