December 2012
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...
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!'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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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