January, 2010
Atlanta-based rock band Third Day
took home its fourth career GRAMMY Award at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held today at Staples Center in
Los Angeles. The band was recognized in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category for its 2009 project,
Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage. Third Day also received nominations for its song
“Born Again” (featuring Lacey Mosley) in both the Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance...
Today, The Classic Crime and Tooth & Nail Records have begun offering a pre-order for the band's new
April 6, 2010 album release, Vagabonds. But with this pre-order, all proceeds will be offered
for Haiti relief. Check out the pre-order details below...
"This is a pre-order. The Classic Crime Vagabonds CD will be released on April 6, 2010. You may order it now and we will ship it to you the week of release.
ALL PROFITS FROM THIS CD PRE-ORDER ARE BEING DONATED TO EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN HAITI...
Yesterday, as a part of the band's 50 Days of Demon Hunter album countdown til the release of
The World Is A Thorn, Demon Hunter announced the details and album cover art for the Deluxe Edition
of the new record... "Check out the cover of the Deluxe Edition Box version of "The World Is A Thorn."
The Deluxe Edition Box includes: CD with 2 exclusive bonus tracks; DVD featuring the making of "The World Is A
Thorn", and a live acoustic set...
As FLATFOOT 56 marks their 10th year as Chicago’s most celebrated
Celtic-punk rock outfit, the band has set this St. Patrick’s Day—March 17, 2010—for the release of their
highly-anticipated new full-length album Black Thorn. Produced by Street Dogs’ Johnny Rioux, Black Thorn will
arrive from Flatfoot 56’s new label home Old Shoe Records.
Led by spirited front man Tobin Bawinkel (Vocals/Guitar), along with brothers Justin...
Yesterday at Belmont University’s Ocean Way Studios, multi-platinum,
GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist, Michael W. Smith gathered a
who’s-who list from the music community to record “Come Together Now.” The song, penned by Smith, David Mullen
and Cindy Morgan – and produced by Bryan Lenox – was written to remind people of the need to help those in Haiti.
“The crisis in Haiti has left us all trying to figure out how we can help,” shares...
As we near the street date for TobyMac’s
upcoming album TONIGHT, (Feb. 9/Forefront Records), iTunes® has teamed up with the GRAMMY Award ® winner and 2010 nominee,
and is offering an exclusive opportunity to purchase and download a new single every week leading up to the release of
TONIGHT.
This week the single is “Get Back Up,” and due to the devastation in Haiti, TobyMac has decided to donate 100% of...
After a year of nonstop action in 2009 with the full CD release of The End Is Not The End and three EP
release’s The Acoustic End, House Of Heroes Meets The Beatles and House Of Heroes Sing The Christmas Classics as well as
non-stop touring House Of Heroes gets set to hit the studio in February with producer Mark Townsend (Deas Vail, Relient K)
to begin work on the next effort out later this year.
Look for the band to break from the studio in March for spring dates deemed...
Football fever is at a high as the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV nears on February 7, 2010.
Thousand Foot Krutch’s music will be present at the Miami football party
as the band’s hot song “Fire It Up” will be used in the arena on the jumbotron to pump up the crowd with a highlights
video. This month, NFL Network has also used the song on NFL Total Access, NFL Nike Rewind and NFL Game Day Morning
(see link below).
“Fire It Up” has also been featured in recent months in the summer blockbuster...
Nashville-based rock band DAY OF FIRE have just released their third CD
LOSING ALL--a powerful hard-rock record that explores the meaning of rebirth--
January 26 via Razor And Tie. After four special CD release shows in the Southeast, DAY OF FIRE will join Cold and
Nonpoint on the road February 16 for a run of U.S. shows.
LOSING ALL's first single "Lately" is currently at #35 and climbing on R&R's Active Rock Monitor chart.
Drummer Zach Simms...
Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award winning artist MICHAEL W. SMITH
gathers a community of artists to record “COME TOGETHER NOW” – a song written by Michael W. Smith, David Mullen and
Cindy Morgan – to Benefit Haiti Relief efforts.
On Wednesday, January 27th from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm, Michael W. Smith will gather with artists from the Nashville...
The mystery is solved! Family Force 5 announced today that although they do not appear on the Alice In Wonderland
movie soundtrack as reported, they will be on a Hot Topic store exclusive version of the soundtrack. Below is their
announcement...
"Starting March 2nd, you’ll be able to grab a brand new track from us (and some other amazing people) on the extended
version of the “Almost Alice” soundtrack album exclusively at Hot Topic! (aka you can't get it anywhere else!...
Worship leader Vicky Beeching will offer
a sneak peak at her first album for Integrity Music when she releases a three-song digital EP on Feb. 9. The full-length
CD, Eternity Invades, will be released on April 6.
The EP includes new songs “Salvation Day,” which is also her first radio single, “Blessing and Honor” and “Deliverer.”
Chord charts for all three songs are part of the EP package. Beeching’s EP will be available at major DSPs...
Singer/songwriter Kevin Max has released a 5-track digital EP featuring remixes of his song "Traveler," created by
the Mora Brothers. This EP is currently available for FREE from dPulsedigital.com (registering is required) until
February 1st, 2010. On February 2nd, the EP will hit major digital retailers for purchase. The original version
of "Traveler" released on Max's 2008 Crashing Gates EP, also
from dPulse...
Deemed by Alternative Press Magazine as one of the 100 bands to watch in 2010—Deas Vail
are ready to let their voice be heard with the release their Mono vs Stereo retail debut Birds & Cages
OUT TODAY. The band will also embark on endless touring this year starting off with an already sold out 20-city trek
with Owl City followed by a spring tour with Copeland.
See the exclusive video premier of ‘Excuses’ today at...
The disaster in Haiti has prompted many people to get involved and help the best they can, including
Owl City who has partnered with the American Red Cross and mGive to promote
the ‘text OWL to 90999’ mobile donation campaign benefitting the Red Cross Relief Efforts in Haiti. The artist is
encouraging his fans to get involved by making a small donation via their cell phones...
If you ordered a CD copy of Living Sacrifice's 11-track new studio album The Infinite Order - which hits
streets today - you may be surprised to find a bonus track number 12 on the disc... but accidentally! About the
extra song, the band writes, "Hey Kids and old dudes (gotta put that in these days),
Tomorrow on Jan. 26 2010, The Infinite Order comes out and if you have pre ordered the physical CD,
you are in for a bit of treat, though it was actually a mistake. Track 12 on the CD is called "Of My Flesh, Of My Heart...
Following their successful pairing on the 30-city “Come Alive” Tour last fall,
platinum-selling and Dove award-winning artists Mark Schultz and
Point of Grace will hit the road together again this spring for an
additional 25 cities. Pulling from their expansive repertoires, both artists will perform a collection of fan favorites,
while Schultz will also play songs from his celebrated fifth studio release Come Alive, and Point of Grace will play
selections from both their current, critically-acclaimed How You Live as well as their upcoming brand...
Last week BEC Recordings’ artist Bebo Norman
decided to help make a difference giving back to Haiti relief by auctioning his personal Everett Laurel guitar on EBay.
After one week of bidding, the auction closed on Friday night with an amazing closing price of $51,100. All funds will be going to
Compassion International for Haiti relief.
“I don’t have the words to explain how overwhelmed I’ve been by this entire process...
Six-time GRAMMY Award ® winner and 30 million plus selling artist Amy Grant
will release “Somewhere Down the Road” on March 30th, a potent collection that takes the listener on a musical journey
that reverberates with messages of resiliency, promise and hope. The 12-track set (full list below) includes four new
songs, several previously unreleased tracks from her musical vault and a newly recorded version of “Arms of Love.”
Somewhere Down the Road reflects an accomplished artist at a time of renewed creativity and also echoes the...
The journey has come to an end as MercyMe wraps their
radio tour after a successful week of visiting numerous radio stations across the U.S. introducing them to their new
single “All of Creation,” from the band’s upcoming INO Records CD, THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL (May 4).
Teams Barty (Bart and Barry), Team Jathan (Jim and Nathan) and Team Mobby (Robby and Mike) grew a friendly competition as
they split up their route...
Renowned singer/songwriter, Jason Gray,
brought hope and comfort recently to some of the littlest victims of Haiti’s recent earthquake. The Rescue Children
Orphanage is run by volunteers at Lifechurch in Allentown, Pennsylvania and last Friday the church members showed the
children a video that was filmed late last year at the orphanage. The music bed for the video was Jason Gray’s song,
“Fade With Our Voices,” that is on his latest CD, Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue, and was written by Gray and Jason
Ingram...
Sparrow Records award-winning modern worship band Starfield
readies the release of its latest studio project, The Saving One,
Feb. 23, 2010. The album will feature Starfield’s signature energetic worship songs, many reflecting a tone of personal
confession. As with previous outings, including 2008’s critically acclaimed I Will Go,
Starfield continues to write songs for the church...
After releasing his popular “Five-Two Television” last fall, KJ-52 is seeking out
“Modern Day Heroes.” He is joined by Group 1 Crew for the upcoming co-headlining tour the “Modern Day Heroes,” which
will kick off next month, February 2010. This tour will be filled with vertical rhymes, high energy dance moves, and
possibly even a few surprises. As with all things that KJ-52 is involved with, this will not be the average concert,
but include elements to reach out to the local youth and “heroes...
Fervent Records’ recording artist Sidewalk Prophets
and the nation’s largest Bible ministry, the American Bible Society (ABS) recently, announced their campaign
partnership to join together for new generation Bible engagement. As part of the “GET THE TRUTH” campaign, Sidewalk
Prophets is inviting concert goers on the 2010 Winter Jam tour to text TRUTH to 31452 and receive daily Scripture sent
to their phones from ABS as well as music downloads from Sidewalk Prophets and Word Entertainment. The goal...
National retail chain Torrid is now featuring the Nashville-based sister-rock-trio
Everlife with an exclusive Torrid spotlight interview at their online
destination, Torrid.com. Everlife discusses music and fashion, as well as the meaning behind their new single,
“What's Beautiful,” which is available now at iTunes and Shockhound...
Check out Switchfoot’s performance of "Mess Of Me," the first single off their critically acclaimed release,
Hello Hurricane, last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at:
http://wea.edgeboss.net/wmedia/wea/a/b/c/vid/offair/0362863_01212010_01_450.wvx (Windows Media), or
http://wea.edgeboss.net/qtime/wea/a/b/c/vid/offair/0362863_01212010_01_450.mov (QuickTime)...
A Message From Josh Wilson...
"Hello, and thanks so much for taking a few minutes to let yourself in on an incredible story. It's a story of a
boy named Jayken and his family, but it's not only about them. It's about you and me and all of humanity. It's a story
of joy and hope in the middle of suffering and pain. It asks big questions, even when the answers aren't easy...
NEEDTOBREATHE needs your help! Check out their recent contest announcement: "We're creating an internet music video for
our song "Something Beautiful," and we want you to be a part of it! Record a
video clip of something that represents your idea of "something beautiful", and upload it here.
There are two types of videos you can submit: 1. Shoot what you deem to be 'something beautiful'. It can be a
sunset, a newborn baby, helping someone less fortunate, or even the best burger you've ever...
Billboard Magazine recently announced that "My Savior My God," the smash-hit from Dove Award-winner
Aaron Shust, has been named the #2 Christian "Song of the Decade." The
announcement adds yet another accolade to a song that fans have already purchased more than 500,000 times.
"My Savior My God" helped Shust garner three Dove Awards, including "Song of the Year," "Songwriter of the Year,"
and "New Artist of the Year." Additionally, "My Savior My God" was a #1 radio hit and ended 2006...
With worship led by Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels,
Kristian Stanfill, FEE, Hillsong United and speakers including Passion founder Louie Giglio, John Piper, Andy Stanley,
Francis Chan and Beth Moore, Passion 2010 kicked off the year with an unparalleled response when more than 22,000
university-aged young people from across the U.S. and world filled Phillips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center
in downtown Atlanta, GA...
Deemed by Alternative Press Magazine as one of the 100 bands to watch in 2010 — Deas Vail
are ready to let their voice be heard with the release their Mono vs Stereo retail debut Birds & Cages on
January 26. The band will also embark on endless touring this year starting off with an already sold out 20-city trek
with Owl City kicking off on January 21 followed by a spring tour with Copeland (dates below).
“If you’re a fan of melodic music and vocals that have more emotion to them than Lifetime network...
In what many are already calling one of the best line up’s in the history of Christian
touring, two of the industry’s biggest acts, SKILLET & TOBYMAC,
have joined forces for the AWAKE TONIGHT tour this spring (see dates below).
Sure to be an evening of pure adrenaline and energy, the tour will hit over 20 cities throughout March and April,
kicking off on March 5th in Indiana (current tour routing...
John Reuben’s latest video “No Be Nah” was just added to the MTVU Best Freshmen Video voting.
And we need your help and your vote.
The “No Be Nah” video is one of four that Reuben created with Jeremy Hughes of Elevate Pictures to support his sixth album
release Sex, Drugs and Self-Control. Filled with creative illustration of a motorcycle with sidecar journey, the video
reminds us to watch our words and let our yes be yes, and our No Be Nah...
Dove award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Schultz
is proud to announce his first-ever Alaskan cruise, along with special guests including celebrated author and speaker
Mark DeVries, comedian Bone Hampton, and critically acclaimed recording artists Bebo Norman and Joy Williams. Departing
from Seattle, WA, the cruise is set to take place July 31-August 7, 2010. To get a sneak peek of the cruise and help spread
the word, check out http://www.viawerk.com/schultz/cruise/...
The competition continues to build between the members of MercyMe
and their various “teams,” as they proceed with their radio promo tour across the U.S. to premiere their new
single, “All of Creation,” from the band’s upcoming INO Records CD, THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL (May 4).
Bart and Barry (Team Barty) are conquering the West coast, Jim and Nathan (Team Jathan) the East Coast, and Robby...
Following the first six dates, Christian music’s largest annual tour, the
Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular, has kicked-off with the highest
average attendance in its 15-year history. Launching January 8 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Winter Jam has seen nearly
63,000 attendees to date, an average spike of more than 9% from last year, making history for the Tour franchise.
Concerts at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida,
each drew crowds in excess of 13,000...
Sparrow Records artist Robbie Seay Band has
nominated fellow Houstonians, the “Beach Family,” for a complete home renovation, courtesy of the award-winning ABC reality
program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The “Beach Family” was selected, and their episode taped last week. It will air in
its entirety late March.
Larry and Melissa Beach lost their home in Kemah, TX, a suburb of Houston, to Hurricane Ike more than a year ago...
Earlier this morning, Falling Up decided to break the silence about their current state as a band and announce that
the guys have decided to take a "permanent break" from Falling Up. Original member and vocalist Jesse Ribordy writes,
"I have gotten quite a bit of email in the last six months of questions regarding the future of Falling Up. And rightly so,
for we have been extremely seldom with our updates and news...
Showbread is joining in on the massive support for those hurting in Haiti. Frontman Josh Dies is selling a great deal of
his clothes, including Showbread uniforms, with auctions starting at $1-$3. Click here to visit the eBay auctions.
The majority of all sales will go to Compassion International's Haiti Earthquake Relief...
Today, UK techno/dance artist DJ Andy Hunter announced two new tracks the artist is selling to raise money for The Cystic Fibrosis
Trust (www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk). Below is his announcement...
"Hi Everyone. Do you fancy some new music :-)?
As you may or may not know, I have been training for the London Marathon in April and have decided to raise money for
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust...
The countdown has begun for TobyMac’s upcoming album TONIGHT,
releasing on Feb. 9 (Forefront Records) and iTunes® has teamed up with the GRAMMY Award ® winner and 2010 nominee to help
kick off the launch. Starting today, iTunes ® is offering an exclusive opportunity to purchase and download a new single
every week leading up to the release of TONIGHT...
Eager to hear what the new reborn Michael Tait-fronted Newsboys are sounding like? The band has uploaded all 5 tracks
of their new Preview EP
to stream on their official Facebook page, giving fans a free taste of what their June 8th album release of Born Again
will sound like. We must admit it's coming together pretty well, too! Fan support in response has been extremely positive, too.
You can read their comments on the band's Facebook wall...
TobyMac’s new record Tonight
releases February 9, 2010 and is the highly anticipated follow up to the best-selling album Portable Sounds.
Continuing Toby’s unique ability to blend musical influences Tonight has an amazing mix of rock, pop, urban and
hip hop sounds and styles. It features the smash hit single “City On Our Knees” which has topped the radio airplay and
digital single charts faster than any other TobyMac single...
MercyMe is on Day 2 of their cross-country radio promo tour as they premiere
their new single, “All of Creation,” from the band’s upcoming INO Records CD, THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL (May 4).
The band has a ‘divide and conquer’ approach to this promo tour, with band members Bart and Barry (Team Barty) hitting the
West coast, Jim and Nathan (Team Jathan) the East Coast, and Robby and Mike (Team Mobby) the midwest...
Today, MSNBC interviewed Mark Stuart, best known for being the lead vocalist of the disbanded Audio Adrenaline and the
more current touring acoustic/speaking team Audio Unplugged, about the devastation in Haiti after the country
recently experienced a severe earthquake. Stuart is one of the founders of The Hands & Feet Project orphanage in
Haiti and was interviewed by the news station about how the area around Hands & Feet was affected by the quake. Visit
this link to watch footage of Stuart being interviewed from on location in Haiti...
On Monday afternoon, rock band The Wedding posted on their myspace blog that their van had been broken into and robbed
of their personal belongings! Below is their announcement and plea for fan support...
"In San Antonio, TX around 1-3pm our van was broken into, evey single computer and contents in the van and all backpacks
were stolen and not covered under insurance. This includes personal information and thousands upon thousands of...
MercyMe is hitting the road this week with visits to
multiple radio stations all across the country to premiere their new single, “All of Creation,” from the band’s upcoming
INO Records CD, THE GENEROUS MR. LOVEWELL (May 4).
The band has a ‘divide and conquer’ approach to this promo tour, with band members Bart and Barry hitting the West coast,
Jim and Nathan the East Coast, and Robby and Mike the midwest...
This week the world has mourned together the devastation that Haiti has suffered
with the 7.0 earthquake. Desiring to give and somehow help in the relief effort, Bebo Norman and wife Roshare jumped on
board by asking Twitter fans on Wednesday to give to Compassion International. The Normans committed for a one-day matching
of $5 for every re-tweet of his original message. Due to the overwhelming response by his fans and wanting to do even more,
Bebo will put one of his personal guitars up for auction on EBay tonight, January 15th at 8 pm Central...
Photo Caption: Switchfoot played during the ESPN National Championship Tailgate at the Rose
Bowl Stadium just before the Alabama Crimson Tide took the trophy, beating the Texas Longhorns in the Citi BCS National
Championship Game on January 7. Playing “Mess Of Me” and other favorites from its acclaimed, Billboard 200 Top 15 best
seller Hello Hurricane, the band also performed its megahit “Dare You To Move...
Modern worship songwriter/artist Brenton Brown
releases his full-length album, Adoration, Feb. 23 from Kingsway with distribution by EMI CMG. Initially released in the UK
under the title, Because of Your Love, the album has never been released in the US and has since been repackaged and expanded.
It features a brand new song, “A Thousand Stars,” a new version of “Adoration,” a remix of “Amazing God,” and re-recordings
of Brenton’s classic congregational favorites “Holy” and “All Who Are Thirsty...
Essential Records rock band RED kicks off a jam-packed January, which will include celebrating its second career GRAMMY nomination at the awards show
at the end of the month, by launching its 2010 “Nothing And Everything” tour tonight in Fort
Smith, Arkansas.
The tour also features fellow hard rock band (and labelmates) Pillar, along with special guests The Wedding and
Me In Motion...
Sparrow Records pop/rock trio Above The Golden State
will release its sophomore album, The Golden Rule, Jan. 26, 2010. The follow-up to its critically acclaimed 2008
self-titled debut, The Golden Rule contains a collection of songs that explore the core elements of Christian faith.
Living in Portland, a city where much of Christianity, like the music scene, is underground, Above The Golden State went
back to the basics. Frontman Michael Watson explains, “I feel like we got a fresh, clean, unbiased start to following...
Rebecca St. James is adding her voice and national media presence to those
speaking out in favor of January’s recognition as "Sanctity of Life Month.”
St. James will be seen tomorrow (15th) on CBN’s flagship “700 Club,” speaking about the heartening acceptance accorded
the release of her first starring role on film in “Sarah’s Choice,” –a movie with a strong pro life message...
Project 86 responded to inquiries about their long delayed new music video for "Dark Angel Dragnet" with bad news
for those hoping to see the video any time soon. The band wrote, "Many of you have been asking about the music video for Dark
Angel Dragnet. At this time we have postposed this project indefinitely due to artistic differences with the production
company. We are working hard to begin another project and will keep you posted on the progress. Thanks to everyone for being
patient...
Knowing that in a disaster, time and resources are of the utmost importance,
Essential Records recording artist Third Day is stepping up to speed aid to the people of the earthquake-ravaged island
nation of Haiti, and members of the band are challenging its fans to do the same.
Third Day has made a $20,000 donation out of its Come Together Fund to World Vision’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund...
Switchfoot is excited to announce that they will be performing on Late
Night with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday January 20th. Tune into your local
NBC channel at 12:35 / 11:35 cst. For more information on the show,
please visit http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/.
Switchfoot is excited to start their Hello Hurricane Canadian Tour...
Today's the day, Purple Door fans! The artist lineup for Purple Door Festival 2010 (August 13 and 14) in Lewisberry, PA has been announced!
Along with announcements of an additional stage this year (its 15th Anniversary!), "Facedown Friday" on the Side Stage, and over 30 bands, the
festival's official site, PurpleDoor.com has revealed the main roster,
with additional bands to be announced later. You can get tickets now for just $35.50 for the whole event (before
April 2, then the price goes up to $39.50) at...
On the heels of the successful headline tour last fall, GRAMMY-nominated artist
Jeremy Camp is kicking off 2010 to reach listeners with his music, message
and ministry with another headline acoustic tour. Camp will launch his spring tour “Jeremy Camp Live Unplugged” with
special guest and wife Adie on February 26th in Illinois (dates below). This tour was created with Camp’s fans in mind,
providing an intimate night of worship and fellowship with Jeremy as well as Adie, who is releasing a new...
Atlantic/Ardent/INO rock outfit SKILLET has slammed into 2010 following an
incredibly successful 2009 with their best selling project, AWAKE:
-Already over 300k in scans in just 20 weeks (more than double that of the GOLD selling COMATOSE), AWAKE was a critic and
fan fave last year, Amazon.com’s best selling Christian CD of 2009, and now boasts the No. 4 mainstream Active Rock single...
Dove Award-nominated rock band Remedy Drive
is gearing up for a busy spring with a slot on the popular Rock and Worship Roadshow Tour, along with one of Christian
music’s biggest names, MercyMe.
“We are thrilled to be on the Roadshow with Remedy Drive this spring,” says MercyMe’s Bart Millard. “They bring so much...
On the heels of the successful headline tour last fall, GRAMMY-nominated artist
Itasca, Illinois – January 7, 2010 – Enesco, LLC, a global leader in the gift and home/garden décor industries, today
announced plans to enter into a licensing relationship with Big Idea, Inc., to develop and distribute new products featuring
the award-winning VeggieTales characters
and their affirming, faith-based messages...
Today, MySpace announced the soundtrack listing for Tim Burton's new film Alice In Wonderland, and despite
recent understanding that this would include Family Force 5, the band's name and their song "Topsy Turvy" was not
among the soundtrack tracklisting. We checked with the source for last week's news release and they informed us that "Topsy Turvy"
will still play during the film's end credits. If that's the case, you have to wonder why it wouldn't...
Air 1 Radio and C28 Stores announce the official TO SAVE A LIFE Launch Party
and Concert, January 21 at Crossroads Church in Corona, CA. The event is FREE and open to the public.
The concert event features BEC recording artist Seventh Day Slumber, as well as Paul Wright and J.Rus who have music
featured in the film. Also attending will be special surprise guests and an exclusive sneak peek from the...
This week in the Jan. 18 issue of PEOPLE Magazine, Carrie Underwood shares that
she's a fan of singer/songwriter Brandon Heath saying, "I'm in love with
Brandon Heath's voice..", when asked who is currently on her iPod. Check out the current issue on stands now.
For more information on Brandon, please visit www.brandonheath.net...
So, how good can good really be? Well, how about All Star United
good! This GRAMMY-nominated and critically acclaimed band promises a good time with their sixth project, aptly titled
The Good Album. Produced and helmed by Dove Award-winning and All Star United founding member Ian Eskelin
(Producer of the Year, 2008), The Good Album was originally available internationally and nationally exclusively
via online and iTunes since August...
Myrrh Records’ five-piece worship-focused band Pocket Full of Rocks will be
releasing their long awaited new project, More Than Noise on March 2, 2010. Featuring the rising single “Alive”, More Than Noise was
produced by Dove Award-winning producer Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bebo Norman). More Than Noise also includes a recording of “Let It Rain”, a worship standard in the contemporary church, written by frontman Michael Farren and made popular by Michael W. Smith.
Pocket Full of Rocks is currently on tour with 33 Miles and John Waller in preparation for the release of...
Special moments stay with us throughout the years, and “The Voice” of Gospel music,”
Sandi Patty will provide a weekend full of them when she graces the stage for
the first time at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Patty will host a weekend to remember, “Sandi Patty and Friends” at
the Gaylord Opryland Resort February 5-7, 2010.
Longtime friend Larnelle Harris will join Sandi Patty for this intimate event and together...
Did you miss Switchfoot's recent performance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson?" No worries!
The January 4th late night show performance is featured on the show's YouTube channel, and you can catch the excellent performance by clicking here!
"Always" is the current radio single off of Switchfoot's latest album,
Hello Hurricane, which released November 3rd of last year...
Winter Jam 2010 Tour attendees hoping for new Newsboys tunes are in for a
treat. The band has announced the June 8th release of their new album, Born Again, featuring new lead vocalist
Michael Tait, and are giving Winter Jam-goers the first taste of new songs with a special album preorder exclusive EP.
Inside the full report is today's announcement from the band...
Centricity Music’s powerhouse band, Me In Motion, will join RED on its 2010
“Nothing And Everything” tour that launches January 14th in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. The tour will also feature Pillar and
special guest, The Wedding. This marks the second major tour for the newcomer band, Me In Motion, as they were featured on
the Newsboys fall tour in 2009. Me In Motion will perform songs from their upcoming self-titled debut on Centricity Music
that releases March 23, 2010.
"We are super pumped to share the stage with bands...
Despite seeming mostly inactive in 2009, aside from a couple shows here and there, things are warming up in the P.O.D. camp
for some possible new music on the horizon. Check out the band's update - sent out today - below for the latest band news!
"HAPPY NEW YEAR WARRIORS!!! 2009 was a quiet year for Payable On Death, but 2010 is looking to be a busy
and full year. Here’s what's going on...
Anthony Evans is ready to let down his guard. Even though he's always been known an open
and honest performer, this time around Evans lays everything out on the table with his next studio project, aptly titled
Undisguised. This raw 12-track collection will release January 26th (Anthony Evans Inc./INO Records).
Evans bares all with Undisguised, stating, "As Christian artists we think we can't be perceived as broken. We have...
Most associate the name Aaron Sprinkle with production credits in liner
notes as an all-star producer (Anberlin, Acceptance, Copeland, The Almost, Demon Hunter, Kutless, Jeremy Camp) based in
Seattle, WA. However for those that pay attention, he has also been a leader of Poor Old Lu and Rose Blossom Punch and
more recently Fair, who released their debut album “The Best Worst-Case
Scenario” in 2006 on Tooth & Nail Records. Sprinkle and team are back with Fair’s sophomore release, “Disappearing
World,” set to release February 9, 2010...
Demon Hunter will release THE WORLD IS A THORN on March 9, 2010
in-stores and online. The band's fifth album follows the landmark documentary 45 Days, last year's LIVE IN NASHVILLE collection and a catalog of
landmark albums that have made the band one of the most important in the genre.
THE WORLD IS A THORN was produced by the band's longtime collaborator Aaron Sprinkle...
Electro rockers FAMILY FORCE FIVE are stepping into 2010 with loads of excitement for the
auspicious New Year. With tons of milestones to be excited about this past year, the band is eagerly planning what lies
ahead. Let’s take a look back at some of the noteworthy successes of 2009:
The release of “Dance or Die” in 2008 and the remix album “Dance or Die With a Vengeance” has scanned over 100,000 units on
the bands Transparent Media Group label, while the “Dance Rawr Dance” and “Christmas Pageant” Fall/Winter tours created...
Singer/songwriter, Jason Gray, will start
the New Year by hitting the road on WAY-FM’s and World Vision’s Speaking Louder Than Before 2010 Tour. The tour launches
January 20th in Charleston, SC and will cover fourteen dates through March. Gray joins headliner Jeremy Camp, The Afters
and Chasen on the tour and for ticket information please visit www.itickets.com...
There's no question that 2009 was an exciting year for singer and songwriter Jonny Diaz.
From his anthemic radio song "More Beautiful You" to its accompanying music video, this single has soared higher than Diaz
ever thought possible.
"I've been blown away at how God has used this song," exclaims Diaz. "I really can't take any credit for its success, but I
am thankful that He is using me as a vessel to share the song's extremely important message...
Inpop Records’ award-winning roots band Newworldson
will release its anticipated, self-titled sophomore project Feb. 23, 2010. The record reflects the band’s experiences and
growth since debuting its first national release, Salvation Station, nearly two years ago.
Since signing with Inpop Records in 2007, Newworldson has garnered two JUNO Award nominations for Gospel Album of The Year
and seven GMA Canada Covenant Award nominations...
In follow-up to its successful debut in 2009, the 2010 lineup has been revealed for the
2nd Annual Rock and Worship Roadshow. The stellar cast includes the talents of MercyMe, David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5,
Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets. Watch a hilarious video created by MercyMe as they announce
the lineup by going to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzFOgprYaw4.
Last year, the Rock and Worship Roadshow drew more than 170k fans to major cities across the U.S. and this year hopes to...
Australia's national Christian music charts, The Rock Across Australia (TRAA), today announced
Mat Kearney’s "Closer To Love" as the 2009 Song of the Year, and honored 30
year old American singer Brandon Heath as 2009 Artist of the Year.
This is first time Mat Kearney and Brandon Heath have earned TRAA honors.
The internationally acclaimed American singer/songwriter who has toured with...
It may come as a bit of surprise (and clearly it's not April 1st yet), but Five Iron Frenzy's long awaited, much delayed
DVD release is here! Preorders have begun at FIFDVD.com, allowing fans to grab the Double-DVD for $19.95 or as part of a
combo with an exclusive T-shirt, poster, and button for only $27.00.
According to Asian Man Records' site, "We will ship pre-orders starting MARCH 2nd, 2010. These will not be available in...
Sparrow Records singer-songwriter Josh Wilson found himself entertaining
passengers at Newark International Airport yesterday evening. Wilson and his wife were on the way to India for a missions
trip when their terminal was shut down for security reasons, delaying all flights. Wilson picked up his guitar and led a
sing-a-long, lifting the spirits of inconvenienced passengers. Click the...
For the fourth consecutive year, the Christian Music Hall of Fame
has announced their inductees into the Hall of Fame. This year’s inductions include a very mixed group of individuals and
bands which cover a wide range of Christian music.
The inductions consist of Babbie Mason, Bloodgood, Bruce Carroll, the Newsboys, Randy Stonehill, Steve Green, Third Day and
Whiteheart...
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