February, 2010
Sanctus Real is offering their song "These Things Take Time" from
their brand new album Pieces Of A Real Heart - due out March 9th! - for FREE right now!
Check out the details below...
"Our newest record 'PIECES OF A REAL HEART' will be hitting shelves and your favorite online retailer on MARCH 9th.
Hopefully you've had a chance to check out the first single FORGIVEN. But...
Mandisa and Star Jones will be featured on this weekend’s “Extra Lifechangers”
segment chronicling their weight loss, exercise, healthy eating habits and more. In addition, a preview of the
segment will air on today’s episode of “Extra.”
The “Extra Lifechangers” segment focuses on health and wellness. Each show, "Extra" airs a "Lifechangers" segment
on groundbreaking therapies...
Here’s what the critics are saying about VeggieTales®: Pistachio—The Little Boy That Woodn’t...
“Pistachio has a serious message, but also has great use of humor … It provides positive role models for
interpersonal relationships, addressing issues of respect and honesty.” – Amazon.com, as reviewed by Kids First!
“The storyline created the perfect opportunity to teach children the importance of family and listening to their...
Sisters Tricia Baumhardt and Melissa Brock of Superchick share some love with
their Compassion International sponsored children in Uganda January 18-29, 2010. The two visited four Compassion
Child Development Centers in the southern Kampala area, including Nakulabye, Naguru, Kikonda Village, and Kigungu
Fish Landing Site. There they saw and experienced the full range of holistic development taking place with...
There’s something to be said for being comfortable with being uncomfortable, for being at a place in your life
where you’ve settled in. A place where you know who you are – both the good and the bad – and you know your
purpose, and as difficult as it can be some days, you’re more than okay with it.
Welcome to the world of Robbie Seay Band, a group of musicians bent on creating art,
not only for art’s sake, but for the sake of giving authentic...
The film, “Sarah’s Choice,” (review) starring
Grammy Award winning Christian singer Rebecca St. James in the controversial role of a
young single career woman facing the decision of ‘choice’ in the life of her unborn child, will make its’
television debut this Saturday, February 27th on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
The film will air uncut and commercial free at 9:00 P.M. Pacific/11:00 P.M. Central and...
Project 86 is back at it kicking off the spring leg of the Picket Fence Cartel tour in March with Flatfoot 56 and
Wavorly. The band is also partnering with Ephraim Clothing and charity: water to bring clean water to victims of
the earthquake in Haiti. P86 and Ephraim designed an epic t-shirt for which all proceeds are going to support
building new wells for the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. Check it out at...
GRAMMY Award nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West
will debut the new music video for his current radio single, “Save A Place For Me,” this Thursday, Feb. 25, on
RANSOM.tv. The song, which is currently No. 24 on the Radio & Records Christian AC Monitored chart, has
additionally prompted a web site (http://www.matthewwest.com/save-a-place-for-me)
where fans can share memories of lost loved ones...
Norma Jean is back in the studio this month to record their fifth studio
album and debut for new record label, Razor & Tie. The currently untitled album will be released this summer,
and is being recorded in Atlanta, GA at Glow in the Dark Studios with producer Jeremy Griffith.
A new live music video for the demo of the song "Kill More Presidents" is now available as a free download with
sign up for the Norma Jean email list...
Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman has
announced he will join the all-star cast of musicians gathering for
“Help Haiti Live,” in Nashville on February 27th, 2010 to benefit Compassion International’s Haiti disaster
relief fund. The concert is sponsored by Gaylord Entertainment Company and will be
streamed live at HelpHaitiLive.com.
With extraordinary need still existing in the devastated country...
Popular Christian Rock artists Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down, Pillar, Emery, Brian "Head" Welch,
Project 86, The Letter Black, Wavorly, FlatFoot56, Don't Wake Aislin and This Beautiful Republic will be
performing at Forty Fest - Resonate! 2010, a daylong music festival on Saturday,
March 20, 2010 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth, Texas from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The goal of Forty Fest is to provide an opportunity for individuals and groups...
Centricity Music’s powerhouse band, Me In Motion,
will join Sanctus Real on its 2010 Tour that launches March 3rd and ends May 7th. The tour also
features Above the Golden State and Addison Road. This marks the third major tour for the newcomer band in the
last twelve months, as they were featured on the Newsboys fall tour in 2009 and the RED/Pillar tour in January and
February 2010.
"Next week marks the beginning of an exciting new tour as we'll be hitting the road with one of our longtime...
Mat Kearney's Live at the Fillmore San Francisco is available now only on iTunes!
The show was recorded November 5th, 2009, just a few months after the release of his second full-length studio album.
This concert features "Closer To Love," the hit debut single from City of
Black & White, along with fan favorites like "Undeniable," "Nothing Left to Lose" and "All I Need."
Live at the Fillmore San Francisco serves as a symbol of Mat Kearney's visceral impact...
The Rocket Summer’s second major label album on Island Records, Of Men And Angels,
hits stores today. The new record is currently No. 1 on the iTunes ® Alternative Album chart as well as No. 4 on
the iTunes ® Overall Album chart.
The newest release from Bryce Avery has had a brilliant start with an exclusive premiere on MySpace that can still
be heard at www.myspace.com/therocketsummer...
This Thursday Phil Joel begins a tour of Northern California with Bob Smiley and Reg Cox
called the ME Addiction Tour. For more details and where to buy tickets please visit www.meaddictiontour.com.
Every night after the show we will be posting tour updates and photos on philjoel.com for those of you who want to see how its going.
To see when Phil and the band are going to be in your city for a concert or summer festival during the year visit...
Modern worship songwriter/artist Brenton Brown
releases his acclaimed, full-length album, Adoration, today from Kingsway with distribution
by EMI CMG. Adoration reflects Brenton’s personal journey though the struggles and joy of
life, all intending to draw the listener closer to the mysterious, all consuming heart of God.
Like the title track, the new single from Adoration, “Amazing God...
When nominations were announced last week for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards,
Integrity Music’s signed and distributed artists and songwriters received an impressive 18 nods.
With one of the most successful CDs by a debut artist in recent years and the top-selling new artist album of
2009, Kari Jobe was nominated as New Artist of the Year. The artist/songwriter/worship leader
earned a total of three nominations...
What a year for MIKESCHAIR! Their
self-titled debut project, which released just last summer from Curb Records has not only delivered
some major radio hits but now it's delivered award nominations. MIKESCHAIR has been nominated an
astounding four times by the voting members of the Gospel Music Assocation for the upcoming 41st
Annual GMA Dove Awards. Recognized for the top honor of Song of the Year with "Let The Waters Rise,"
the song is also acknowledged in the Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year category...
Celebrating 15 years as one of the north east’s premier music events,
Purple Door Arts and Music Festival announces a new partnership with Facedown Records,
an expanded Forum schedule with rare performances and a line up featuring some of the hottest bands from around
the country for 2010. Held August 13 and 14 at Ski Roundtop in Lewisberry, PA, tickets are on sale now.
With the intent of making the HM Stage line up even bigger and better, Purple Door...
The well-known and highly respected work of Ian Eskelin has
been recognized by the Gospel Music Association. Also a songwriter and the name and mind behind the popular rock
band, All Star United, Eskelin has been nominated yet again as Producer of the Year for this
year's 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards will be given out on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at Nashville's
famed Grand Ole Opry House and televised nationwide on gmc (www.gmclife.com) Sunday, April 25th...
Since taking the independent music route in recent years, Joy Williams has been cranking quite a few new tunes --
whether it's as her side project in The Civil Wars, or as a solo artist. The singer will release a brand new
4-track EP titled We Mapped the World on April 5th through Sensibility Music. Click
the link for some details...
Deemed by Alternative Press Magazine as one of the 100 bands to watch in 2010—Deas Vail
is ready to let their voice be heard with the recent release their Mono vs Stereo debut Birds & Cages out now.
The band will also embark on endless touring this year, just wrapping a sold out 20-city tour with Owl City and looking
forward to a spring dates with Copeland and a summer trek on the Vans Warped Tour ‘10
“'Birds & Cages' is a compilation of the band's most thoughtful material with a mixture of powerful writing...
The reign of Grammy Award-winning gospel duo, BeBe & CeCe Winans'
Still, is proving to be a chart-topping success as, "Close to You," the first single from their reunion album
is currently #4 on Billboard Magazine's Hot Gospel Charts. "Close to You" has received critical acclaim and success
for its soul-stirring, smooth sound and pristine vocals. The success has also paralleled to their second and current
single, "Grace," as the record now holds the #9 chart position on Billboard Magazine's Hot Gospel Charts...
Nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced yesterday at
Belmont University’s Curb Café, with one of Christian music’s most unique projects being recognized. The roots-driven
worship project, Glory Revealed II: The Worship of God In Worship,
is nominated for Special Event Album of the Year, an award won two years ago by the first Glory Revealed
project. In addition, the project’s No. 1 radio single, “Since the World Began,” is nominated for Inspirational
Recorded Song of the Year...
in:ciite artist Travis Cottrell
received nominations in four categories for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards at the Gospel Music Association nominee
press conference held on Thursday, February 18 held at Belmont University in Nashville,TN.
Nominated for Praise & Worship Album of the Year for his recording, Jesus Saves Live, released through in:ciite
(formerly Indelible Creative Group) and Word Distribution...
San Antonio rock act Abandon garnered
its first Dove Award nomination yesterday, as announced at an industry press conference in Nashville for the 41st
Annual GMA Dove Awards. The band received a nod in the category of Rock Album of the Year for its Aug. 25, 2009
release, Searchlights.
This year’s category represents a cross section of styles within the genre, including hard rock...
Despite growing success for rock band Monday Morning, the young group was forced to shelve a sophomore record
when their label Selectric Records lost its financial support and folded a couple years ago. After well over a year of silence
on the band's homepage, the guys have announced the release of a new project of lost songs. Unreleased Demos
is now available on CDBaby for anyone who enjoyed the band's debut, Fool's Paradise, and wondered...
Three simple words describe the bold and innovative career of dPulse artist
Kevin Max: Strength Through Reinvention.
That will certainly be evident in the forthcoming dPulse release Cotes d' Armor, announced today for an April 27, 2010
worldwide release.
Foreshadowed by the recent digital maxi-single Traveler (Mora Brothers Remixes), Cotes d' Armor...
Nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced this morning at
Belmont University’s Curb Café with lead singer Dawn Michele of powerhouse rock band
Fireflight recognized with her first appearance in the Female Vocalist
of the Year category. The Orlando-based band also receives a nomination for its hit song, “You Gave Me A Promise,” off
2008’s breakout album Unbreakable, in the category of
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year...
Veteran progressive band Jars of Clay may have
reinvented its sound with last year’s The Long Fall Back To Earth,
but its peers in the Christian music community continued to honor band members in some familiar ways, with the band
picking up six nominations for this year’s GMA Dove Awards.
The group was well represented in the GMA Dove Awards’ general categories...
Jars of Clay, Skillet, Matt Maher and Jason Crabb, lead the diverse and gifted
artists nominated for gospel/Christian music’s highest honor – the Dove Award, with six nominations each.
Producer Wayne Haun leads in total nominations with seven, including Producer of the Year.
Of the 43 categories, nominees in 23 categories of the Dove Awards were announced at a press conference today in
Nashville for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. The event was held at Belmont University’s...
With a music-making history of 59 years, today Word Entertainment, through its
artists, projects and other contributors, garnered 62 Gospel Music Award nominations. Fervent Records’
Francesca Battistelli led the way matching last year’s five total
nominations including “Artist of the Year,” “Female Vocalist of the Year,” “Song of the Year”(“Free To Be Me”),
“Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year” (“Free To Be Me”) and “Short Form Video of the Year” (“Free To Be Me”)...
Nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominations were announced this
morning at Belmont University’s Curb Café, with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Brandon Heath serving as one of the
presenters at today’s nominee press conference. In addition to announcing the nominees, Heath scored three of his own
nominations, including the prestigious Male Vocalist of the Year, an award he won in 2009. Heath nabbed a Short Form
Video of the Year nod for “Wait And See,” the second chart-topping single from his 2008 GRAMMY-nominated, sophomore
album, What If We...
Songwriter, recording artist and worship leader Matt Maher
continues to pull in accolades for his work both as a solo artist and a collaborator, picking up a total of six
nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards.
Maher, called “this year’s breakthrough nominee” by the Associated Press, is nominated in the prestigious Song of the
Year category, as well as Worship Song of the Year for “I Will Rise,” a song recorded by Chris Tomlin. Maher picked...
Essential Records artist Red
announced its presence with authority as one of the premier rock bands in Christian music with a total of three
nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards.
The band’s second full-length album project, Innocence & Instinct, picked up a nod for Rock Album of the Year, while
two different songs off the record...
Nominations for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced this morning at
Belmont University’s Curb Café with Tulsa-based rock band Pillar securing
a nomination for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year for its sixth studio project, Confessions.
Over its 10 year career, Pillar has reached nearly 1 million in album sales (including two albums with sales exceeding...
Tenth Avenue North, 2009’s GMA
Dove Awards New Artist of the Year, picked up where they left off last year, notching two nominations for the
41st Annual GMA Dove Awards.
The band was honored with nominations in two of the prestigious general categories for the Doves, notching a Song of
the Year mention for “By Your Side” from its debut project Over and Underneath, as well as a...
Reunion Records flagship artist
Michael W. Smith today picked up his latest industry award honor – a
GMA Dove Award nomination in the Long Form Music Video of the Year category for the project “A New Hallelujah: The
Live Worship DVD” – while previewing another video project close to his heart.
Acting as a presenter at the press conference to announce the nominees for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards, the veteran...
Fresh off taking home its fourth career GRAMMY Award at the 52nd Annual
GRAMMY Awards, Atlanta-based rock band Third Day, along with frontman
Mac Powell, garnered a number of nominations for 41ST Annual GMA Dove Awards this morning.
The band picked up mentions in the Special Event Album of the Year category for its contribution to the original motion
picture soundtrack for Fireproof, as well as a nod in the Long Form Music Video of the Year category for...
Artistic communities around the world continue to come together in efforts to
aid the island nation of Haiti after the devastating earthquakes of January 12, 2010. Music City has done its part with
the recent collaboration of the biggest names in Nashville’s own Country, Christian and Gospel music communities.
Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist Michael W. Smith gathered a community of Nashville-based artists
on January 27 at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studio to record “Come Together Now” – a song written by Smith...
Fresh off the December release of their sophomore album Rocks Into Rivers,
Credential Recording’s artist Seabird will be hitting the road this
spring with Switchfoot, Sherwood, NeedToBreathe and more for a mix of club and arena tour dates.
Seabird will join Switchfoot starting this week in Texas for their “Hello Hurricane” tour. Beginning in March, the
band will team up with Sherwood hitting much of the Midwest and West. Next up for Seabird will be dates...
With three consecutive RIAA Gold records, multiple GRAMMY® and Dove Award wins, sell out
tours and non-stop radio hits, TobyMac has hit yet another career
milestone with his fourth solo effort, TONIGHT, giving the Christian music industry icon his highest solo career
debut ever. Selling over 78,000 units, TONIGHT took over the Christian SoundScan charts’ No. 1 position, and amongst
acts like Lady GaGa and the Black Eyed Peas, entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 6 as well as No.3 on overall Current
Digital Albums chart...
Grammy Award nominee and five-time GMA Dove Award nominee
Francesca Battistelli will be releasing
My Paper Heart: Deluxe Edition March 2 on Fervent Records. Featuring all the songs from the original release
of My Paper Heart, this deluxe edition will also include two new songs (“Keeping Me Guessing” and “Lead Me To The
Cross”) and four new recordings of the hits “Free To Be Me”, “It’s Your Life”, “I’m Letting Go”, and “Beautiful,
Beautiful...
Word Records recording artist Meredith Andrews
is preparing for the March 2 release of her sophomore project As Long As It Takes. Produced by Jason Ingram
and Rusty Varenkamp (Bebo Norman, Aaron Shust, Tenth Avenue North), the duo that also produced Andrews’ debut record
The Invitation, As Long As It Takes is the result of a two
year wait since the release that launched the hits “You Invite Me In”, “You’re Not Alone” and “New Song We Sing...
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play drums like The Almost/Underoath's Aaron Gillespie?
Well, here’s your chance! This April and May, Aaron will be giving drum lessons at All Pro Percussion in Tampa, Florida.
All you have to do is call the shop at 813.341.3786 or shoot them an email at info@allpropercussion.com to set up a
lesson time. The store is open 11am-7pm Tuesday-Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturdays. No experience necessary, all
skill levels are encouraged to sign up...
After three records that received international acclaim including huge success in
Japan, Juno nominee Manafest (aka Chris Greenwood) returns to partner with BEC Recordings for his March 30th release,
“The Chase.” This fourth studio project is Manafest’s most aggressive
and sonically evolved record to date.
“I’m really stoked to have this record teamed up with BEC Recordings again,” shares Manafest...
in:ciite's newly signed artist Charmaine is gearing up
for the release of her new album Love Reality, which is to be released March 30. With the combination of her
upbeat, youthful energy and her euro-contemporary sound, this Australian native brings her individual style with a
uniquely balanced combination of orchestral pop sounds and electronic beats behind a voice that is unmistakably her
own. Charmaine also recently signed with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment for agency representation, personal
appearances, and tours...
Pure Flix Entertainment (The Wager, Sarah’s Choice) is happy to announce the release of THE IMPOSTER on
DVD, February 23, 2010. THE IMPOSTER is distributed through EMI/CMG Distribution to CBA retail outlets nationwide.
Starring Kevin Max (dc Talk), Jeff Deyo (formerly of Sonicflood), and Kerry Livgren (Kansas, AD), THE IMPOSTER tells
the story of a popular Christian rock band, Grand Design, whose lead singer, Johnny C (Max)...
BEC Recordings’ Kutless has impacted fans once again with another power ballad,
“What Faith Can Do.” Kutless’ hit song has struck a chord with listeners since its debut in the fall with their
worship project “It Is Well.” This week “What Faith Can Do” broke into No. 1 on AC Monitored, marking its spot at
No. 1 in four Christian radio formats (CHR, AC Mon, AC Indicator, Inspo). The hit song spent four weeks at the top on
CHR (currently No. 2), and remains No. 1 on AC Indicator, AC Monitored, Inspo and the new National Christian Audience
Chart (the most popular Christian song ranked by airplay audience impressions)...
One month following the 7.1 earthquake that struck Haiti, an all-star cast of musicians is
gathering for “Help Haiti Live,” a two-city ticketed concert event taking place on February 27th, 2010 to benefit
Compassion International’s Haiti disaster relief fund. The concerts are sponsored by Gaylord Entertainment Company and
will be streamed live at HelpHaitiLive.com.
With extraordinary need still existing in the devastated country, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry
Douglas, Amy Grant, Big Kenny, Mat Kearney, Jars of Clay, Rebecca St. James...
GRAMMY Award nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West
recently partnered with national network K-LOVE Radio for a third consecutive year on its “Next Great Love Song” promotion. The contest
drew more than 4,000 submissions from which one entrant was selected to win a custom love song performed by West.
Beginning Jan. 29, listeners were asked to submit their love stories as inspiration for the “Next Great Love Song,” written and recorded
by West. On February 5...
Multi-Platinum recording artist Point of Grace is
scheduled to make their QVC debut on Friday, February 19 at 9 PM (ET)/ 8 PM (CT) to unveil their much-anticipated new album
No Changin’ Us.
During the QVC Presents QSessions Live broadcast, the critically-acclaimed trio will perform a selection of songs from the new album
while giving viewers an inside look at the inspiration behind the collection...
Saturday’s Haiti Relief Concert starring co-host
Point of Grace and Mark Schultz raised over $50,000 to aid the earthquake survivors. That amount does not include
on-line giving made available during the live webcasts. Over 3,300 tickets were claimed at the event which took
place at Brentwood United Methodist Church while others from 10 countries around the world watched via webcast.
“Oh my goodness!!! That is amazing! Praise the Lord. What a blessing...
Forefront Record’s multi-platinum, five-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 2010 nominee TobyMac has just released his
fourth studio album, TONIGHT, which has already raced to No. 2 on iTunes® overall sales chart.
Just like its three predecessors TONIGHT is drawing the attention of music fans everywhere, with over 1000 people flocking to
a local Lifeway Bookstore in Houston to meet the singer/songwriter this morning following a visit to KSBJ...
Anything but “fair” reviews, Tooth & Nail Records’
Fair releases their sophomore effort, “Disappearing World,” to rave
reviews and fan reaction this week. All-Star producer Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Acceptance, Copeland, The Almost,
Demon Hunter, Kutless, Jeremy Camp) leads Fair into a positive future with this indie-rock record.
To celebrate the release of “Disappearing World,” Fair is debuting their title-track music video on...
Multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe is
encouraging “All Of Creation” to “love well” with their upcoming studio album “The Generous Mr. Lovewell”
(INO Records), scheduled to arrive May 4th nationwide.
“The album, “The Generous Mr. Lovewell,” revolves around a fictional character we created who reminds us that we
simply need to love others well,” explains MercyMe frontman Bart Millard. “For some of us, it means that we need to
put hands and feet on our ideology and rhetoric. For others, it means that we need to continue in doing well...
Just days after The Myriad played their last show of 2008, Randy Miller
(drummer) went in for a surgery to have a lump removed from his shoulder. Shortly after that he was diagnosed with an
incredibly rare form of bone cancer called chondrosarcoma. Statistically speaking things looked incredibly challenging,
but Randy had youth and determination on his side. Starting almost immediately he would begin an incredibly intense
season of chemo-therapy; every 3 weeks for the duration of 2009.
Randy was doing so well that towards the end of 2009 he was able to tour...
Kanopy Tours announces the upcoming Bloom Tour 2010 that features
Margaret Becker, JJ Heller
(who has the Top 15 hit in the country with “Your Hands”) and friends. The tour will run April – May and will
provide an intimate evening of story and song from the heart of Becker, while showcasing the talents of Heller and
friends. The tour is being produced by MaxxLIVE and Patton House Entertainment, with World Vision sponsoring the
dates. Tour dates will be announced soon.
"I'm excited to get to be a part of the Bloom Tour with JJ Heller,” says Becker...
Nashville singer/songwriter and Male Vocalist of the Year Brandon Heath
added a rare highlight to his growing list of accolades with his recent Emmy Award win, presented to the celebrated songwriter for his
blockbuster hit “Give Me Your Eyes.” The song served as the catalyst for Nashville Rescue Mission’s Hunger to Hope 2009 PSA Campaign,
produced by NewsChannel 5’s Jerry L. Walker, WTVF-TV (CBS).
Rounding out Heath’s week of unique compliments is the selection of the award-winning song by NASA as the 5:14pm CT wake-up call for the
Endeavour shuttle crew, on their first day in orbit...
After successful runs on such major tours as the U.S. Warped tour and the
Alternative Press tour, Bryce Avary, the front man, songwriter and multi-instrumental mastermind behind
The Rocket Summer will release his second major label project
release on Island Records, Of Men and Angels, on February 23, 2010 with EMI CMG distribution.
Avary produced the 15 track CD with co-producer CJ Eiriksson. Speaking into the self-proclaimed...
Big Idea Entertainment, the leading faith-based
studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, today announced plans to enter into an all-new
multi-production deal with animation studio Entrenched, Inc. The two companies have agreed to collaborate on
brand new VeggieTales® content, including DVDs. The animation will be completed by
Entrenched’s sister-company; Hawaii Animation Studios (HAS), which was co-developed by four industry veterans, Dan Krech, Jeff Bell,
Joe Serafini and John Morch. Previously, principals...
Dove-nominated “Artist of the Year,” Fireflight
readies for the release of its third album this week, titled For Those Who Wait, on Feb. 9, as the dynamic first
single “Desperate” hits No. 1 at Christian Rock radio, and moves up to No.14 on the CHR format. With its
stunning new 10-song collection, Fireflight exceeds expectations, following its 2008 breakout sophomore album
Unbreakable, which delivered two No.1 singles at Rock and
launched Fireflight’s music into new realms, including the NBC network, ESPN’s Winter X Games and voted...
This year has kicked off with a bang as we are already one month down and flying through February. BEC Recordings and
Tooth & Nail Records have many projects coming down the pipe in the coming weeks. Below are highlights from in the studio,
tours, new projects and other news tidbits.
In The Studio: Children 18:3: This sibling trio blew away the punk music scene with their
debut T&N release...
Pop rock vocalist Britt Nicole rides the momentum of her
sophomore project The Lost Get Found, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart, into the new year.
Having recently been named among the “Top 10 Ones to Watch in 2010” by GospelMusicChannel.com, Britt continues the busiest season of
her career with a number of high profile opportunities, including a song on the upcoming Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD
release, Ice Castles, and two major national tours...
Sparrow Records artist Robbie Seay Band
releases its third label project, Miracle, March 23. A reflection of Seay’s work and relationships within
Ecclesia Church in Houston, the record captures thoughts, feelings, and realities of his local community.
Produced by Seay and Tedd T (tobymac, Mute Math, David Crowder Band) with additional contributions by Dan
Muckala (Brandon Heath, The Afters) and Matt Bronlewee (Chris Tomlin, Leeland), Miracle...
GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award winning Sanctus Real
releases its fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart,
on Sparrow Records March 9, 2010. Working with acclaimed producers Chris Stevens (tobyMac, Matthew West),
Jason Ingram (Bebo Norman, Tenth Avenue North) and Rusty Varenkamp (Leeland, David Crowder Band, Mute Math),
Pieces Of A Real Heart is the result of a band maturing and growing as songwriters, musicians and
individuals. The album retains the band’s aggressive edge, while incorporating a more diverse musical palette
of instrumentation and themes...
With nearly 2 million Passion event records sold to date, sixstepsrecords is
heralding the March 9th release of PASSION: AWAKENING. The
project features a stellar group of leading worship artists Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall,
Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, FEE and Hillsong UNITED, who combined have sales exceeding
5 million records.
Recorded live this past January at Passion 2010 in Atlanta, GA...
pureNRG, one of the most popular tween groups in
the Christian music industry, has announced their plans to bring the group’s musical career to a close at the end of 2010. As a farewell
and thanks to their fans, the pop trio will be releasing a Best Of CD/DVD collection on July 20 exclusively through Family Christian
Stores along with one final tour before the end of the year.
“This has been a really difficult decision,” says pureNRG, “because we know that God called us into pureNRG...
Grammy nominated, Dove Award winning Jennifer Knapp returns from
a seven year hiatus with a new album, Letting Go (Graylin/RED/Thirty Tigers) on May 11th 2010. This spring
she will preview her new music on a co-headline tour with Derek Webb kicking off on March 5th in New York
City (tour dates below) and she will also join this summer's Lilith Fair tour. Fans can pre-order the album
on tour and receive an exclusive CD of acoustic demos from the record. Recorded in Nashville...
Award-winning pop-rock band Stellar Kart
releases its INO debut, the band’s fourth studio recording, Everything Is
Different Now March 9. Unique to this project, Stellar Kart incorporates a more worshipful sound and
vertical lyrics.
Produced by Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin (Francesca Battistelli, Krystal Meyers), Everything
Is Different Now is a unique collection of vertically minded songs that continue...
Combine the strengths of two supergroups that have sold millions of
records, achieved an astounding number of #1 radio hits and received numerous Dove Awards. The result? A
reborn newsboys. Now that longtime members Jody Davis (guitar),
keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein and drummer Duncan Phillips have welcomed the vocal strengths, writing talents
and boundless energy of former dc Talk member Michael Tait to the band, this is clearly a good reason to feel
born again and in fact, share some new songs. On June 8th, newsboys are eager than ever to release their 15th
studio project, aptly titled Born Again (inpop records)...
Following the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday,
January 31, Provident Label Group artists gathered at Sony Music Entertainment's Post-GRAMMY reception at the
historic Beverly Hills Hotel, where they mixed and mingled with fellow nominees including Usher, Beyonce,
Justin Beiber and Imogen Heap. Provident nominees included Jars of Clay,
Leeland, Red and Third Day...
Impending Doom's David Sitting responds to the rumors that the
band has recently lost members:
"Yes, it's true we have parted ways with both Manny and Isaac. Both of them felt like this was not for them
anymore; it happened a while back before we entered the studio. Not everyone can maintain the amount of passion
that Impending Doom requires. That being said, we are still great friends with both Manny and Isaac and wish...
Solid State Records and Demon Hunter
proudly debut a new song, "Tie This Around Your Neck" on the band's MySpace page today. The stream follows an
exclusive world premiere on Liquid Metal Sirius XM, and is part of the official "50 Days Of Demon Hunter" online
campaign. "The world will tell you to lead yourself. This song is the antithesis of that ideal," says vocalist Ryan Clark
about the meaning and title of the track...
Wrench in the Works has released a song from their upcoming
album Decrease/Increase. The song, called "Project AK-47" is about child soldiers and was inspired
by the organization of the same name. Here the band explains why this project means so much to them:
"This past Cornerstone [Festival] we learned about the ministry Project AK-47 and what they are all about.
It really just hit close to home...
Today, Gotee Records and the band Abandon Kansas proudly released a video for the song CLOSE YOUR EYES.
This is the first video from the band’s “We’re All Going Somewhere” EP, and is available to view at
AbsolutePunk.net as an ABSOLUTExclusive.
Filmed in Atlanta by director by Nathan Corrona, the video explores creative film styles while bespectacled
lead singer Jeremy Spring croons “Close Your Eyes, then we’ll start to...
Today, the first of several new live-in-studio audio/video digital EPs from Jars of Clay have hit the web!
The first volume focuses entirely on tracks from their latest record, The Long Fall Back To Earth,
while others will focus on other fan favorites, including their self-titled debut. Visit iTunes now
to get Live At Gray Matters, Vol. 1...
Disciple's guitarist Andrew Welch posted an update to fans asking for prayer and support for the band's second
guitarist, Micah Sannan, who has suffered three surgeries recently. Please read the report from Andrew below
for the details...
"FROM ANDREW: for those of you who don't know, Micah has been through a LOT lately. about a month ago he had his
wisdom teeth taken out...
Multi-talented worship leader, songwriter and recording artist
Israel Houghton won his third consecutive GRAMMY® last night during
the 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Houghton took home the award for “Pop/Contemporary Gospel
Album” for his critically-acclaimed CD The Power Of One and also was honored as a nominee for “Best Gospel Song”
for “Every Prayer” from The Power Of One.
Previously, Houghton and his powerhouse musical ensemble New Breed won two GRAMMYS...
Tooth & Nail Records’ The Classic Crime left their hearts in Haiti last November
on their first trip to the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Months before the 7.0 magnitude earthquake,
The Classic Crime visited Bon Repos, a collection of villages in rural Haiti, with JesusInHaitiMinistries
(JiHM, a non-profit) experiencing first-hand the poverty-stricken country. Upon returning from Haiti, the band set
their hearts and minds to using their musical platform to do good for others. Two months later the country was
devastated by the largest earthquake in 200 years, amplifying the band’s passion to give back to Haiti...
Today, Steven Curtis Chapman sent out an update to fans and with it the tidbit that a possible family tour is
in the works for this Fall! Check out the teaser announcement below, along with a special Valentine's Day album
sale currently in effect... "The Chapmans might look a lot like the von Trapp family this year. If you follow the twitter feeds or blogs
connected to StevenCurtisChapman.com you already know that Caleb and Will...
Some of the biggest forces in the Christian music industry are
joining together with multi-platinum artist tobyMac, to re-define the concept of “artist development.”
The creative brain-trust behind the launch of America’s premier Christian music “rock ‘n roll fantasy camp”
for young musicians —Camp Electric—is this year amping up the new
“ultimate” experience for undiscovered young artists hoping to shatter the glass between the known and unknown...
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