July 2002
P.O.D. is releasing a Limited Editon version of their smash CD, Satellite. The release date is August 27th
and is a double disc set containing one audio CD and a second DVD video disc. The audio CD contains 3 bonus remixes of
"Alive (Semi-acoustic)," "Youth Of The Nation (Conjure One Remix)," and "Boom (The Crystal Method Remix)."
The DVD disc contains 4 live tracks ("Set It Off," "Without Jah, Nothin'," "Youth Of The Nation," "Outkast"),
filmed live at a show earlier this year in Hamburg, Germany, and "Into the Satellite," a behind-the-scenes
look at the making of the album and the band members.
This is a limited run (100,000 units) only release, with special "brilliant box" packaging that holds both
discs in a standard-size jewel case and that features a slightly different album cover.
List price is $19.99 but you can pick it up for a more reasonable price at Walmart.com or BestBuy.com (make
sure it says "limited edition") A longform P.O.D. DVD video is in the works for this Fall, featuring an extended behind-the-scenes
look at the rise of the band, more live footage, and all of their groundbreaking videos. Finally,
in recent P.O.D. sightings, the band has been featured on the cover to the July issue of YM Magazine.
You may have also recognized a P.O.D. tune playing on the trailer to the Estrogen-fueled surfer flick Blue Crush
or spotted a poster of the band in the arachnid-burdened movie Eight Legged Freaks.
Members of Third Day recently returned from Africa after having
helped former President Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalynn, and 4,000 other volunteers complete
the largest home building effort in Habitat for Humanity's history for the 19th annual
Jimmy Carter Work Project 2002 (JCWP) in Africa. Third Day members Tai Anderson and Mark Lee traveled
with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) to Durban, South Africa last month to help JCWP finish the
final 100 homes as part of HFHI’s work to build 1,000 houses in 18 African countries.
As the band’s latest and critically acclaimed recording, Come Together, becomes its third RIAA
certified Gold album in less than 15-months, Third Day continues its theme to “come together” in a tangible
way to help make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action throughout Africa. Thanks for walking the talk, guys!
Big Idea Productions, creators of the best-selling VeggieTales children's video collection,
continue to shine bright with the best selling 3-2-1 Penguins! video
series starring Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel, and Kevin with the release of the fourth episode entitled
Runaway Pride at Lightstation Kilowatt. Everyone's favorite space-travelin' arctic birds will make
their next appearance exclusively at Christian bookstores on September 21, 2002 for a suggested retail price
of $14.95 for VHS and $19.99 for DVD. Since it's debut in November 2000, 3-2-1 Penguins! has shipped over one
million units and held the #1 position of the CBA kid-vid charts for more than 45 consecutive weeks running,
making it the most successful new product launch ever in CBA history!
California native, Joy Williams led worship for a standing room
only crowd prior to Franklin Graham leading devotions during the 2002 CBA (Christian Booksellers Association)
International Convention in Anaheim, CA. Joy met with numerous media outlets and gave several performances
throughout CBA Week. She unveiled new music from her upcoming album, By Surprise, before a packed
house of 1400 retail affiliates at the Provident Music Distribution Fourth Annual Big Ticket Event.
Joy kicked the week off performing for 500 international retailers at the CBA International Luncheon. By Surprise
hits shelves October 8th!
Reunion Records’ artist Michael W. Smith, the 2002 Artist of the
Year Dove Award-winner, led worship for an overflow crowd of 11,000 - some from as far away as Alaska
-at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky on July 19.
The worship experience lays the groundwork for Smith’s second live praise & worship CD. Titled Worship Again
and set to release through Provident Music Distribution/BMG Oct. 22, this is Smith’s 16th record of his career.
“We were in Louisville a few months ago for a solo performance,” Smith told the crowd. “When it came time to
pick a place to do this event, I automatically thought of this place,” he said, to the overwhelming approval of
the congregation, on its feet nearly the entire evening.
Smith added later, “I was only open to doing a second worship record if I could find songs that I thought could
impact people in the same way the first album did, and I believe these songs fulfill that requirement. One of
the highlights of my career has been getting the feedback about how God has used songs from the Worship project
in peoples lives…I can’t wait to see what God will do with Worship Again.”
The Switchfoot guys have been back in the studio completing their upcoming project, The Beautiful Letdown.
According to inside sources this is "Switchfoot like you've never heard them."
The new album has been pushed back from a Fall release to early next year. This is due possibly to the recent
news of a joint signing with Columbia Records (in addition to the current deal with Sparrow Records).
The band has plans to preview some of the new material at shows during the coming months.
The Elms have been scheduled to go on the road with the
legendary Peter Frampton for several of his August and September tour dates.
Having been impressed by the band's music, Frampton extended the invitation.
"We realize how great of an opportunity this is and we are
honored by it. It's something to write home about," said Owen Thomas, lead
singer of The Elms. In addition, the fall holds the release of The Elms’ highly anticipated sophomore
album Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll. This time around, The Elms have opted for a grittier, soul-driven
sound. To achieve this goal, they acquired the talents of producer Brent Milligan
(Seven Day Jesus, Chasing Furies) and engineers Richard Dodd (Sheryl Crow, Delbert McClinton, Wilco)
and David Bianco (Tom Petty, The Black Crowes). The release date has been slated for October 22, 2002.
Third Day is bringing a special worship experience to Family Showcase. Titled
Third Day: The Offerings Experience, the one-hour special will debut Wednesday, July 24 (today), at 8:00 p.m. ET on FamilyNet TV.
More than 35 million homes nationwide will have access to the FamilyNet TV program that features footage from
the 2002 Dove Award-winning DVD/VHS, Third Day Live in Concert - The Offerings Experience. Like the
DVD, released to retail last February, the special will feature Third Day performing live in front of 15,000
enthusiastic fans packing the HiFi Buys Amphitheater in the band’s hometown of Atlanta, GA. In addition to
songs from its RIAA Certified Gold recording Offerings – A Worship Album, along with other timeless
hits from the band’s extensive repertoire that includes 18 No. 1 songs, the FamilyNet TV special will include
conversations with each band member and many behind-the-scenes moments.
P.O.D. was among a total of three artists that scored the most nominations for this year's VMAs,
with each artist garnering six nominations apiece when nominations were unveiled
the morning of Monday, July 22nd. The other two artists were the foul-mouthed Eminem and Missy Elliot.
Guys, it's your time to shine. Let's see the worshipful sounds of "Alive" rise above the others
nominated and cast your vote for P.O.D.! Follow this link: http://www.mtv.com/onair/vma/2002/polls/viewerschoice.jhtml
and be heard! In other P.O.D. news, the quartet will soon release their 4th new
single, the title track from their latest album, "Satellite."
This week the boys filmed the video for "Satellite" at their
show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Virginia Beach,
which sold out with 22,000 tickets sold. It's reported that the video, directed by Marcos Siega, will incorporate live footage
along with a very unique story line. Finally, since signing to Atlantic Records, P.O.D. have now
sold an astonishing 5 million records with combined sales of Satellite and their 1999 release
The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. Satellite is nearing 3 million units sold (that will
be triple platinum) of Satellite and are the number one selling artist on Atlantic.
Award-winning, Tooth & Nail recording artist Bleach will be a
featured artist on the highly anticipated Back To The Few tour with Gotee Records artist Relient K.
Bleach joins the tour this fall in support of its already critically acclaimed and first new project in over
three years, Again, For The First Time, which is set to release August 27. The Back To The Few tour
also features XS Records band Philmore and Tooth & Nail band Holland (formerly called Somerset).
In other Bleach news, FamilyChristian.com is offering a preorder special where you can order the record online
before it's August 27th release and your CD will be mailed to you with an autographed cover by the band!
Follow this link for more information!
Rebecca St. James has commented on her 6-month sabatical in a recent RSJames.com newsletter:
"I am an idealist, a dreamer, a romantic. I think I had dreamed that my 6
month sabbatical would be a renewing, God-focused, fun-filled, vision
building time, but it was even beyond what I could have dreamed! I spent 2
months in Australia during my time off and God blessed and renewed me there
spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally. I am pumped about what
is to come!" All concert dates for The Worship God Tour are at
http://www.rsjames.com/concerts.html. Email a friend about the tour today.
Chris Tomlin or Charlie Hall with the Passion Band, Fusebox, Charmaine, and Rivertribe
are also part of The Worship God Tour.
It's "Lights! Camera! Action!" for Jaci Velasquez. The Latin pop star has signed on for a three movie deal with
20th Century Fox with Papi Chulo being the title of her debut. It is said to be a major motion picture
romantic comedy for Hispanic movie fans. Other lead stars in the movie will be Eduardo Verastegui, Roselyn Sanchez
(from Rush Hour 2) and Sofia Vergara (from Big Trouble). No release dates have been set yet.
We'll keep you updated on any new developments!
CCM reported from PfR frontman Joel Hanson that
the band will probably never release another album again as a trio. Mark Nash is working on a television soundtrack in
Nashville, Patrick Andrew is a worship leader in Arizona, and Joel is working with a camp in Minnesota.
Joel also just released a new regional CD, entitled Broken, that you can pick up at joelhanson.com.
PfR still plays shows together occassionally, so all hope isn't gone.
The new anticipated Delirious? UK album will be released in
North America as a double CD set. One disc will be the UK album Audio Lessonover? while the other will
be a brand new live album. In other Delirious? news, their worship collection project from last year, Deeper
will be releasing soon in a new Spanish format with Martin Smith's re-recorded lead vocals.
In recent Skillet news, they have a new keyboard player
joining them on the road for a few months. As most of Panheads already know, Korey Cooper (Skillet keyboardist
and wife of lead singer John Cooper) is pregnant! She is still
playing after six months and is the little Cooper is starting to show! She will be
slowing down in August and a girl named Faith Stern will begin to play for a
few months. To make sure there's no confusion, John made it abundantly clear in a recent newsletter that
Skillet is NOT quitting, and Korey will be back next year on the stage!
Wanna be a part of the taping of one of the next Jars of Clay concerts?
NBC will be taping on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the Mohegan Sun's arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. You can be a part of the audience as
Jars joins Michelle Branch, Uncle Kracker and others as they rock the house to raise money for the fight
against cancer at the fourth annual Dare To Dream: A Concert For Hope event.
Sparrow /sixstepsrecords is eagerly preparing to launch the sophomore recording from highly successful
artist/worshipper Chris Tomlin. Entitled Not To Us, the album
features all original songs written or co-written by Tomlin. Additionally, the anticipated release includes
one song co-written by the UK’s renowned and prolific songwriter, Matt Redman
(Michael W. Smith, Tree63, Passion Worship Band). “Matt and I simply placed ourselves in a quiet spot in the back of a church for a couple of days,” explains Tomlin. “We wrapped our minds around the enormous idea of God creating the world and redeeming the world at the same time, and we both sensed something special in that room, in the wedding of lyric and melody.”
Not To Us, produced by Matt Bronleewe (Jars of Clay, dcTalk, Natalie Imbruglia), will release September 10
amidst a multi-faceted marketing campaign, strategically implementing an aggressive combination of retail,
radio, Internet, publicity and touring elements.
On Friday, July 12th, you early risers who thought you heard something familiar during one of your favorite
morning shows were not just hearing things. On Live with Regis and Kelly,
as they were going into one of their commercial breaks they, played "Lift Me Up"
from The Benjamin Gate's new record Contact which hit stores July 2nd. In other
Benjamin Gate news, lead singer Adrienne Leisching celebrated her 21st birthday on Friday! Happy belated
birthday, Adrienne!
Rebecca St. James is back in the states, safely, after spending a few
months back in her home country of Australia. She is currently still on
sabbatical and preparing for her “Worship God” tour (which kicks off August
2), as well as the release of her
first book, Wait For Me. Prior to that, however, Rebecca will be making a special appearance at
Focus on the Family as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration, on July
25.
The legendary Bryan Adams will be touring the UK this summer on his 'Route of Kings' tour
in conjunction with Clear Channel Entertainment and the delirious?
boys have been especially invited to join him for 3 dates in July.
"This is a serious privilege," says delirious? frontman Martin Smith, "and one of those opportunities that
have to be jumped on as soon as they come along."
Delirious? will be sinking their teeth into some hefty exposure, playing to tens of thousands of people.
Michael W. Smith and legendary producer Phil Ramone
(Bono, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti) are teaming up
to record a song for the album Songs For Life. Executive produced by Ramone, proceeds from the album
to be released on Interscope Records in October, will go towards AIDS relief efforts in Africa.
The song, tentatively titled “Reaching Out,” was penned by Smith and Dan Hill and is being produced by Ramone.
He says of Smith, “Michael’s voice rings in a whole different way.” He adds, “Michael sent me a demo of this
song, and I fell in love with it.”
Songs For Life will contain songs of positive messages performed by prominent recording artists
dedicating their time and talents to the cause. The album will be distributed internationally in the fall by
Interscope Records on a cost reimbursement basis only. It will contain 12 to 15 songs, each with themes
that invoke unity, friendship and strength. Artists who have already recorded songs for this project include
Mary J. Blige, Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Judy Collins and Billy Gilman.
In response to Relient K covering "The Pirates Who Don't Do
Anything" for the upcoming JONAH a VeggieTales movie, Bob & Larry have responded by
covering the RK song "Breakdown" and they have done it polka style!
It will be included on the single that hits stores soon for $1.99. If you
want to hear the Relient K version of "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"
click on the following link http://www.gotee.com/audio/Pirates.mp3
If you want to see a trailer for Jonah surf over to
http://www.jonahmovie.com
The momentum has just begun on the sales of
tobyMac’s debut album. Selling over 200,000 units since it’s release in
November of 2001, tobyMac is making quite an impact on the fans, and the
sales, at festivals this summer.
“Response to tobymac at festivals has been tremendous. Reports from Alive,
Atlantafest and Creation indicate that Momentum is selling twice as fast as
our next biggest title. We anticipated strong reaction to his live
performance at festivals, but this is exceeding all expectations;” stated
David Crace, VP of Chordant Marketing. “We keep increasing the order for
each festival, but we continue to sell out. We went through 1,200 units at
Creation alone... which rivals any record we have ever sold at Creation,
including Jesus Freak which is now double platinum." Go toby!
Gospel Music Association Group of the Year, Third Day, completed
an interview while on its record breaking “Come Together Tour” with CNN Student News for a segment about
Christian music. The segment is slated to run on the CNN network July 2 at 4 a.m. EST.
CNN Student News is also slated to carry the feature into schools across the country this fall, where it will
reach over 500,000 student viewers. A preview of the feature is further scheduled to run on CNN’s website
(www.cnn.com/fyi). Along with Third Day, the feature will include Joy Williams, All Together Separate,
and Delirious.
Gotee recording artist Relient K will launch their first headline
tour this fall, on the heels of debuting the lead single from Jonah-A Veggie Tales Movie.
The “Back to the Few Tour,” will also feature Bleach, Philmore and Holland.
The 40 + city tour, which will hit key markets including Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta
and Boston, is taking a diverse approach to venues, with performances scheduled in every outlet possible,
from high schools and auditoriums, to clubs and churches.
"We hesitate to headline a band on their second record, but Relient K's growth is undeniable,” commented Steve
Thomas, of Alabaster Arts. “Gotee and Jeff Risden are making good decisions, and the climate is perfect for
this type of band to take a leading role."
In addition to the tour, Relient K has recorded a single for the upcoming film, Jonah-A Veggie Tales Movie,
which releases in theaters nationwide October 4th, and the single will be sold at retail
beginning in August. The song, produced by industry veteran Steve Taylor, is a rendition of
"The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything.” The single will be supported by Gotee Records through
a summer-long campaign which also aims to support the fall tour.
After months of rumors, P.O.D. have announced
the start of 3 points records.
As most of you know by now, Stockholm Sweden’s, Blindside
will be the first to join 3 points in a partnership via Elektra Records.
Blindside will release their major label debut, Silence on August 20th.
Skillet update: Lead singer and bassist John Cooper's keyboardis wife, Korey is now five and half months
pregnant. She's starting to show a little, but she hasn't let that stop her from rocking the stage at the
summer festivals! The Coopers have just recently found out that
they're going to have a girl and are very excited. No name
has been chosen as of yet. As far as Korey's position with the band? She will be around until some
time in August when she'll have to be temporarily replaced till the little Coop arrives.
The band was also honored last week for the second consecutive year at the annual BMI Christian Music Awards.
The title track from the band’s critically acclaimed and best-selling recording, Alien Youth, received
a Citations of Achievement award for most performed Rock song in 2001. A mainstay on Rock radio, Skillet
received the same award last year for its single “Best Kept Secret” from its year 2000 release, Invincible.
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