June, 2008
Legendary recording artist John Schlitt--solo artist,
lead singer for GRAMMY Award-winning Christian band Petra and former lead singer for mainstream rock band Head East--
recently joined Michael W. Smith, David Meece, the late Dottie Rambo, Stryper, Ed Enoch, Lou Wills Hildreth and The Staple Singers as
one of the newest inductees to enter the Christian Music Hall of Fame. He was previously inducted as a member of Petra in 2007.
This honor follows Schlitt's successful international The Grafting Tour...
INO Records pop rock outfit The Afters have just released a new dance remix of the title track from their sophomore album
Never Going Back To OK on iTunes. You can listen to the whole song right now
on the band's myspace before going to iTunes
to purchase the single for .99 cents. Here's the band's announcement, "We just posted the Never Going Back To OK Dance Remix....
check it out!...
UPDATE #2: OK, we're completely confused now. According to Gotee, Family Force 5 is not on Tooth & Nail, but
as of the 27th, Family Force 5 has been added to Toothandnail.com's list of Tooth & Nail Records artists (displaying
the new artist promo photos that were deemed secretive up until... well... now). Perhaps things have
happened between T&N and EMI regarding who's got FF5 on their roster more recently. All we know is that we don't know for sure, so
we won't even pretend to know. More details will be posted as we find out...
Sixpence None The Richer has put the finishing touches on its first Christmas album
The Dawn of Grace. Set to be released on October 14, the album includes eight traditional Christmas songs and two originals,
"The Last Christmas" and "Christmas for Two." Download "Angels We Have Heard On High" for free now from their MySpace music player
Why do a Christmas album? Leigh Nash says, "Sixpence fans have been asking for a Christmas album for as long as I can remember...
Pop-rock band Superchick is out in full-force this week to support the release of its fifth studio
album, Rock What You Got. In stores June 24, Rock What You Got marks the biggest media launch in its career history,
setting precedent for all future Superchick releases.
Superchick was highly visible this week, making several live appearances in celebration of its album launch. Among those was a brown
bag concert in Nashville on Monday, sponsored by major radio network WAY-FM. The event drew more than 2,300 attendees in ninety-degree
weather (Photo 2). On street day, Superchick visited with radio hosts Jon and Sherry Rivers, performing live for K-LOVE’s hugely...
UPDATE: Yesterday we reported on how all signs pointed to the fact that Family Force 5 had signed to Tooth & Nail Records (although
there was no official announcement). Today, an inside source has confirmed that FF5 is actually NOT on on T&N, claiming it was
a "misprint and some label positioning." While we're not able to go into greater detail, the band apparently has a separate agreement
with EMI CMG apart from a specific label, which we're sure details of will be released soon enough...
Following on the heels of an unmatched debut year, Midas Records Band,
Rush Of Fools is preparing for the release of its highly-anticipated project,
Wonder Of The World. Slated to release nationwide September 16, 2008, the sophomore effort is reminiscent of the band’s debut
release, filled with passionate lyrics and contemporary, hooky melodies, yet takes the band to a new level musically, personally and
spiritually...
Provident's Friday Buzz is here! Red's new music video, “Already Over,” was officially added
this week to MTV2’s “You Rock the Deuce” program, where it will begin airing Monday, July 30. Visit MTV2.com to create your own
playlist, including Red’s “Already Over” video. Red’s End of Silence is available now...
Fireflight Featured in Cover Story this Month for Brio & Beyond Magazine:
Orlando’s breakout rock band Fireflight is the current subject of the July issue of Focus
on the Family’s Brio & Beyond magazine, on stands now. Lead singer Dawn Richardson is featured on the young women’s lifestyle cover...
Singer-songwriter Sarah Sadler releases her sophomore
record, Where It Started, the follow-up release to the 2002 self-titled debut
release on Nashville-based Essential Records. Where It Started, from independent label Audioluxe Records, is slated for immediate release through online
record store CDBaby and establishes Sadler as an emerging talent with solid songs and creative production. In addition to CDBaby,
Where It Started will soon be available through major online retailers Amazon.com and iTunes, as well as select retail
stores throughout the country...
Hope, Volume One, a compilation CD with proceeds
benefiting Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE), was released on June 24, 2008. The release features selections from
Kevin Max, Joanne Cash featuring Johnny Cash, Lisa Loeb, Charlotte Martin, Katy Rose and
others, plus an exclusive mix of Curtis Peoples' "Wake Up."
Five online auctions are planned to coincide with the release of the CD. 100% of the auction proceeds will be donated to SAVE...
Bolstered by an upcoming music video in conjunction with the Love 146 organization,
The Wrecking's first national release, A NEW ABOLITION, will also be helped by the band's
upcoming tour schedule. In addition to their current appearances on the One Shot Tour with hip hop artist Bobby Bishop, as well as summer
festival appearances, The Wrecking is set to open shows for Jeremy Camp, Ten Shekel Shirt and EleventySeven this fall/winter.
The One Shot Tour has proven to be a major outreach to youth. According to Darren Elder, drummer for The Wrecking...
In a dual ceremony before an intimate group of close family, friends, labelmates and industry supporters, Marcus Gray,
also known as Cross Movement Records' recording artist FLAME, wed his best friend and
longtime girlfriend, Crystal Singh, in his hometown of St Louis, MO.
Marcus and Crystal celebrated their marriage through, both, an Indian and American wedding ceremony. To celebrate the bride's India
ancestry, the Indian ceremony began with Marcus arriving on a white horse decked in traditional Indian garments followed by a
reception with Indian cuisine...
Yesterday, Tooth & Nail Records sent out their regular newsletter, but plugged the August 19th release of Family Force 5's second full-length
album, Dance Or Die. Although no official announcement has been made (to our knowledge),
EMI CMG Distribution also lists the album release with Tooth & Nail while a "trailer" for the album (which simply contains a clip
of the song "Fever" over shots from the band's live show) on the T&N YouTube channel. For album art and a tracklisting (which I'm sure could be subject
to change), click here. In the meantime, here's T&N's newsletter blurb about FF5's release...
On Tuesday, Solid State Records' newsletter announced the signing of former Gotee/MVS metal act The Showdown. And just yesterday,
the guys made the exciting announcement themselves, "We could not be more stoked to announce that we have officially signed with SOLID STATE RECORDS. We have waited so long to make this
move and are amped to bring you our most crushing record yet "BACK BREAKER" this fall! We will be posting up more
studio/tour updates this week, as well as the first new track...
On Tuesday, Kutless released their new studio project on BEC Recordings and already their
fans have resonated loudly that they love the album. Just 24 hours after releasing, To Know That You're Alive,
shot into the Top 15 on iTunes Top Albums. "We are really happy with the response from the fans on these new songs," shares lead singer Jon Micah Sumrall. "We had no idea what
to expect from iTunes. That has been a nice surprise."...
Acclaimed Switchfoot front man Jon Foreman releases his
highly anticipated and widely acclaimed Spring and Summer double EP this week on lowercase people records / Credential
Recordings / EMI CMG. The double EP follows the June 10 digital release of the Summer EP, which launched to No. 162 on the Billboard
Top 200 and No. 12 on the Digital Album sales charts in its first week out.
Having sold millions of albums and performed for numerous sold out crowds with his band Switchfoot, Jon is a man still journeying...
The dream of a musical career is closer than ever for three aspiring Gospel/Christian music singers who
have made it to the finals of the Gospel Music Channel television network’s American Idol®-inspired talent search series
Gospel Dream 2008.
After months of passionate music performances and intense competition, the destiny of Kymm Lowery of Beach Park, Ill., John McKoy Jr.
of Monroe, N.C. and Melinda Watts of Fair Oaks, Calif. will be decided this Sunday, June 29th when Gospel Music Channel crowns the
winner of the third season of Gospel Dream 2008 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)...
The latest video by The Myriad “You Waste Time Like “A Grandfather Clock” was added
to MTV2 in heavy rotation! The video features the band live at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, CA during a sold out performance, and some fun
tricks by director Jesse Rosten. Harmonix and MtvGames just added “A Clean Shot” to the Rock Band Music Store! The Myriad has been
added to the ranks of bands like Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, and Queens of the Stone Age with...
Today was the original release date for BraveSaintSaturn's long awaited third (and reportedly final) installment in
a trilogy of projects. News of details on the release date has become scarce in recent months, but today band frontman Reese Roper
sent out the following email giving an update on the project, which can now be preordered at BraveSaintSaturn.com,
"Hello everyone who was cool enough to sign up, Number one, thanks so much for signing up to be on the Brave Saint Saturn email list.
It is so heartwarming to know that you are still all out there, listening. The second thing I am writing you about is actually kind of...
It's been six years since Essential Records debuted singer/songwriter Sarah Sadler with her self-titled release.
Now an independent artist, Sarah has just finished her sophomore effort, Where It Started,
which music buyers can snatch up through CDBaby. Her web team recently sent out this announcement,
"We are pleased to announce the completion and availability of Sarah Sadler's latest release, Where It Started, available now
on CDBaby! As many of you have continuously sent encouraging e-mails asking for new music...
Fervent Records’ popular tween group, pureNRG, is
scheduled to release their first Christmas project, A pureNRG Christmas, September 23, 2008.
The CD showcases a wide variety of Christmas classics done “pureNRG style” and features such favorites as “All I Want For Christmas,”
“Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.” The group once again teams up with producers Rob Hawkins and Mark
Hammond, who produced their self-titled debut and the
latest top-selling and critically acclaimed album, Here We Go Again...
Fee’s All Because of Jesus Complete EP will be sold exclusively on iTunes ®
starting this Tuesday June 24. Along with two versions of “All Because of Jesus” including an acoustic and radio mix, the EP will also
contain a live performance video as well as words from lead singer Steve Fee. The complete EP from the INO Records’ band will be a
worship resource kit.
The hit radio single “All Because of Jesus” reached the No. 1 spot on the R&R AC Indicator and remains in the top 5 on both the R&R...
INO Records’ five-time GRAMMY award winning recording artist, Sandi Patty
was recently honored at the 2008 GRAMMY Salute to Gospel Music ® last week at the Lincoln Theater in Washington D.C. alongside other
honorees Edwin and Walter Hawkins and the Winans.
President Neil Portnow presented the gospel music legend with The Recording Academy President’s Merit Award, an award she feels
privileged to have received...
According to one of KJ-52's most recent podcasts, the Christian rapper is working on a
re-release of his most recent release, The Yearbook, with a bonus disc of 10-13
brand new songs. The extra disc is said to have four remixes of songs from The Yearbook, including "Do Yo Thang," "Push Up,"
"Do Ya Got That?" and "You Can Still Come Back," with KJ possibly collaborating with new artists. He currently is taking suggestions
for what artists his fans would like to see him work with, but don't be disappointed if the artist you recommend isn't
picked by him...
Sparrow Records singer/songwriter Matthew West
will appear on the popular morning television program “FOX & Friends” tomorrow, June 22. The interview rounds out a busy month for
West, who has been seen and heard via various media outlets and guest appearances throughout June.
West will discuss with “FOX & Friends” his role as host of “Gospel Dream 2008” on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC). The “American
Idol”-inspired talent search series began Sunday, June 1 and airs five consecutive Sunday nights at 9 p.m. (ET). West will perform...
Already working on a follow-up to last year's debut, Come Undone, the former Word Records rock band
Jackson Waters is heading back to the studio. The guys made this announcement today,
"Hello all.. sorry for the lack of blogging activity... let us assure you we have been out rocking and meeting new people the last
few months. We have a nice batch of songs accumulated and we think its time that we get them out to you. The hardest part is picking
which ones to record because we are really liking the direction the new songs are going in.
We are starting the recording process in...
Go Global Entertainment, LLC and Barry Blaze are excited to announce an international
distribution partnership for two new albums soon to release globally: Code of Ethics - Lost in Egypt and
Barry Blaze - Patiently Waiting. Both albums are scheduled for release in September, 2008. Through the
relationship with Go Global Entertainment, Code of Ethics and Barry Blaze albums will now be made
available in the US and in 90+ countries around the world...
Dove Award-nominated, progressive rock band Leeland’s
song “Brighter Days” will be used in this Sunday’s (June 22) episode of Army Wives, on the Lifetime Television Network.
The program will air at 10pm ET (9pm CT). “Brighter Days” is from the five member-band’s sophomore project Opposite Way,
which released on February 26, 2008 (Essential Records). Army Wives is one of Lifetime TV’s most popular shows, and according to
NielsenMedia.com, Army Wives was the second-highest viewed Cable TV Program for the week of June 9, 2008, with 4,196,000 viewers.
Currently in its second season, Army Wives tells the story of a woman who is married to a soldier and moves her family onto an Army...
Curb recording artist and GMA’s three-time reigning Female Vocalist of the Year,
Natalie Grant, made a slate of appearances this week in the nation’s capital.
Prior to performing a tribute to Sandi Patty at the 2008 Grammy Salute To Gospel Music at The Lincoln Theatre, Grant visited
Capitol Hill. At a brunch event earlier this week, she thanked members of Congress for their support of legislation pertaining to the Christian
music community and praised the newly announced “Gospel Music Heritage Month” initiative honoring the genre’s contributions to
American culture...
MercyMe, Kutless, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek, Israel &
New Breed, Brandon Heath and American Idol finalists Mandisa and Chris Sligh are among the Dove and GRAMMY-award winning artists
headed to the Rocky Mountain resort of Estes Park this August.
These artists are among the more than 30 performers confirmed for the GMA Music in the Rockies Soundstage Concerts 2008,
part of GMA Music in the Rockies weeklong talent competition and training experience for Christian artists, songwriters, and
worship leaders. The concerts will be held each night at the Estes Park Center/YMCA Longhouse...
INO Records’ Mike Farris brought Bonnaroo its “gospel shakedown” on June 13th as
his “ ‘Salvation In Lights‘ gospel songs got things feeling like a fiery Sunday service, feet stomping, arms waving, voices
calling back to the stage,” describes The Tennessean and also reprinted in USA Today. Farris appeared alongside more than 100 other
legendary artists including all music genres at the world famous music festival in Manchester, TN last weekend performing in front
of hundreds of crazed music fanatics...
In follow up to HYMNED, MercyMe frontman Bart Millard’s 2005 solo
project, named one of Billboard and ChristianMusicToday.com’s Top Ten albums of 2005, comes his second effort, HYMNED AGAIN,
which will hit nationwide on August 19th. The first single to be serviced to AC and Inspo radio formats will be “I Stand Amazed,”
on July 4th, which features guest vocals by Christy Nockels. Taking the production helm once again is Brown Bannister, who along with Millard’s passionate vocals and a famed line up of studio
musicians, has created an impressive and diversified musical landscape on HYMNED AGAIN. Raised in East Texas relatively close to
where many musical styles originated, Millard wanted to create an authentic sound with these old hymns, most of which date back to
the 1800s and talk about sharing one’s faith during this era when evangelism was on the rise...
We are all drifters. Whether it’s drifting from job to job or between relationships, security, happiness…truth. It’s no surprise
that in our wandering, which often seems endless, we become discouraged and even desperate. We need to know that rescue is on the
way. Credential Recordings band Seabird offers just that assurance on its debut album, Til We See The Shore.
Consisting of brothers Aaron (vocals/keys) and Ryan (guitar) Morgan, as well as Chris Kubik (bass), and Aaron Hunt (drums), the
Cincinnati-based band initially formed in 2004 when entering a local “battle of the bands” competition. Its first national project...
Reunion recording artist Tenth Avenue North claims
its first No. 1 at radio this week as it tops the Christian Radio Weekly (CRW) radio-impressions chart with its debut single,
“Love Is Here.” The song, from its May 20 release, Over and Underneath, has
garnered a total of 11,913,700 million impressions and is also ranked No. 6 on the R&R Christian AC Monitored chart and No. 2 on
the R&R Christian CHR chart, a major achievement for a new band in any genre...
It was recently announced that over $310,000 had been donated in two weeks to Shaohannah’s Hope’s
Maria’s Miracle Fund. This fund was set up in honor of Maria Sue Chapman, the 5-year old daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman and wife Mary Beth,
who lost her life from a tragic accident at their home on May 21, 2008.
As of this week, over $500,000 has been donated to Maria’s Miracle Fund. There are not enough words to be able to express the
deepest gratitude from the Chapman family and the Shaohannah's Hope ministry for these donations...
Twenty-two year old former American Idol contestant, Joanna Martino,
is pleased to announce her involvement with Chick-fil-A's WinShape Camp for Girls as their Resident Worship Leader for Summer 2008.
Martino is also releasing a "Special Pre-Release" featuring a few worship songs from her sophomore album releasing this fall.
In addition to this exciting ministry opportunity, the rising artist can also be seen hosting Steel Roots TV's
"Top Ten Countdown."
This summer, WinShape Camp for Girls in Rome, GA will be celebrating its 22nd summer of ministering to young girls. S. Truett...
Atlanta based rock band, Third Day continues to rack
up incredible statistics at radio with its second consecutive No.1 on the R & R Christian AC Monitored chart, the R&R Christian CHR
and Christian Radio Weekly (CRW) AC charts this week. In addition, “Call My Name,” the first single from the band’s July 29
Revelation project, is nearing 23.5 million weekly impressions, according
to the CRW radio-impressions chart...
Are the 26 Relient K songs on the upcoming B-Sides project
not enough for you? No problem. Gotee Records and Relient K have launched a web-wide scavenger hunt
for fans to seek out and find RK downloads for FREE. The band has announced the first set of clues for the first hunt. Details and
puzzle inside the full report... "Okay, we're doing five of these, so we're making the first one easy.
Finish the crossword puzzle, and head to the implied website for a free song download...
Reigning three-time Gospel Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year, best-selling worship
leader Chris Tomlin releases his fifth studio project, Hello Love, on Sept. 2. The album’s debut single “Jesus Messiah,”
released June 13, was the most added song on Christian Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, and Christian Inspirational radio
this week, receiving 97 total adds, according to Radio & Records.
Following his 2006 RIAA Gold-certified record, See the Morning, Tomlin’s latest project...
Dove Award-winning rock band Red is a remarkable five-for-five at Christian Rock radio, as
“Lost,” the latest single from its debut album End of Silence (6/6/06), has
reached the top mark on the format. “Lost” follows an impressive list of No. 1 radio singles from Red, including “Breathe Into
Me,” “Already Over,” “Break Me Down” and “Let Go.”
Red guitarist, Anthony Armstrong, on the accomplishment. “Speechless and thankful would begin to explain how we feel right now...
Rynn's self-titled debut album, which hits stores nationwide
June 17th is the first contemporary Christian album release from legendary Gospel label MCG Records. Label president James Bullard
discovered the talented singer through a mutual friend, and knew that she was the right artist to take to the contemporary
Christian music world.
“From our very first meeting, Rynn impressed me with the fact that she has an indescribable ability to connect with people on-stage...
Steven Curtis Chapman will return to his live performance schedule beginning
July 11, 2008. As the Chapman family continues to walk through this very difficult time, Chapman does plan to play his previously
scheduled U.S. dates. Unfortunately, all international dates are canceled at this time.
The Chapman’s appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience, while his management also extends their gratitude for everyone’s
thoughts, prayers, condolences and generous donations to Maria’s Miracle Fund...
Showing no sign of slowing down the five best dressed rockers from Atlanta, Family Force 5, get set to hit the road with the Vans Warped Tour '08
for a 44 city trek kicking off in San Francisco on June 21 with a stint of one off dates in-between (full tour list below).
Back to their indie roots and ready to rock the world FF5 has just wrapped up recording on their late summer full-length release
Dance or Die produced by Joe Baldridge (Beck, Jewel) and Solomon Olds for Whitey Krunck Productions, to hear a tease of
it the Dance or Die EP is now available exclusively at Itunes...
Passion Fest, a free community festival in Pottstown, will take place on July 19,
2008 on the grounds of Pottstown High School for the third consecutive year. Seven thousand people attended the inaugural event
in 2006. Between 10,000 attendees and 14,000 attendees came to Passion Fest in 2007 and over 15,000 people are expected in 2008.
Four bands are booked for Passion Fest this year: Between the Two; House of Heroes; Falling Up and, back by popular demand,
Project 86 will perform on the main stage. The huge skate ramp stage will host action sports demos with Vic Murphy's Stunt Dudes
(BMX) and Untitled Skate Team...
In a recent blog from Showbread frontman Josh Dies, the band's singer talks about hearing some of the mysterious new release
from Brave Saint Saturn, as well as hinting at a collaborative effort coming soon as well,
"A few days ago we got to spend some time with our pal Reese Roper, who is actually coming close to finishing the third Brave Saint
Saturn album... We got to listen to some of it and I'm very excited. If you haven't heard Brave Saint's second record "The Light Of
Things Hoped For" you are missing out, it is one of my all-time favorites. Go to bravesaintsaturn.com to read more about it. Mike...
Recently GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum artist Casting Crowns wrapped its headlining The Altar
and The Door Tour as one of the best-attended, highest-grossing Christian music tours of all time. On Aug. 19, Casting Crowns fans,
plus the nearly 500,000 people who attended this monumental live show, will be able to experience it in 5.1 surround sound on
Casting Crowns’ third live DVD/CD release, The Altar and The Door Live. Both of the band’s previous DVD releases
Live From Atlanta and Lifesong Live have reached RIAA Platinum status.
Casting Crowns’ The Altar and The Door Live is a 2-disc DVD/CD set featuring eight live songs recorded at St. Pete Times...
Word Records artist, Meredith Andrews, wed Jacob Sooter, keyboard player for Jeremy
Camp, on May 24 in North Carolina. Meredith and Jacob are both on staff at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. Meredith' s debut album
The Invitation released April 29 and her first single, " You're Not Alone," is
currently climbing the charts. The couple met last year at GMA Week in Nashville...
GMA reported today that Heather Payne had announced this week that she will be leaving Point Of Grace after 17
years. Payne made the announcement through a statement posted on the group's website. It was accompanied by a statement from
remaining members Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones saying they will not replace Payne and will continue their
ministry as a trio. Their statement also said they are currently in the studio working on three new songs for an expanded
version of their current project, How You Live (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.). The expanded version, which will be Point Of
Grace's first recording as a trio, will be released in September, the statement said...
Summer is here to stay with hot sunny days, music festivals nearly every weekend and the anticipation of new releases.
BEC Recordings and Tooth&Nail Records
have many artists that will be sure to keep you occupied this summer with stellar performances and upcoming CD releases.
Here is just a sampling of the news and updates for some of the artists. It has been two years since the last studio project from
3-time RIAA Gold selling artist and radio darling Jeremy Camp, and now he...
Grammy nominee Beverly Crawford has been a respected voice in the
gospel music circuit for over 20 years. She’s shared the stage with such renowned gospel artists as Yolanda Adams, Vanessa Bell
Armstrong, and Bobby Jones. Crawford has been ac claimed in Ebony Magazine as “…a vocal powerhouse that is one of the truly great
voices of our times!” Crawford, however, hasn’t finished making additions to her list of accolades. Beverly Crawford was selected
by Truth Bible College in Jacksonville, FL, to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Theology on May 24, 2008, in honor of her...
Inpop Records singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham will
release his highly anticipated sophomore release Not Without Love on August 19. Additionally, Needham has signed an exclusive
management contract with Nashville-based Patton House Entertainment. Following his 2006 well-received debut Speak, Not Without Love was inspired by Needham’s realization that he “had shared the gospel
with so many people in the flesh but all they knew was the Bible beater.” He explains, “I could have just loved on them and what
impact would that have had? There is something so appealing when we love like Jesus did...
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based rock quintet, Nevertheless,
will release its second studio album, In the Making…, on September 16, 2008 (Flicker Records). The eleven-track project was
produced by Rob Hawkins (Fireflight, Jackson Waters), and was recorded in Nashville, Tenn. between March and April of 2008.
“Sleeping In” is the first radio single from In the Making…, currently at CHR radio.
While showing heart and expressing hope may not be new to Nevertheless’s lyrics, In the Making… is a different and more
accessible approach of expression. “I would say the biggest difference, lyrically, is that we pulled even more from our own
experiences on In the Making...,” shares lead singer, Joshua Pearson. “On this record, every single song has at least...
LIVING SACRIFICE has released two brand new songs exclusively online. "Death Machine"
and "The Battle," the band's first new songs since 2002, are available for purchase on the band's MySpace page through Bandbox.
Former Living Sacrifice guitarist Jason Truby will make a special appearance with Living Sacrifice tonight as the "Stronger Than Hell Tour" hits the band's hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas.
A founding member of Living Sacrifice, Truby was with the group from the time they formed in 1989 until he left the band in 1997.
He was the lead guitarist on all of the band's albums through Reborn. After exiting Living Sacrifice, he played with P.O.D. from
2003 to 2006. He is currently working on new solo material...
20 years ago multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist Amy Grant
released “Lead Me On,” one of the most popular, treasured albums in her spectacular careers’ 30 year history, and one that ushered
in a new era of Christian music. To commemorate this special project, EMI CMG has announced plans to release a 20th Anniversary
Edition of “Lead Me On” on June 24th.
The two-disc set will include the fully-remastered, original “Lead Me On” project, plus a bonus CD with 45 minutes of new and
previously unreleased content including new acoustic versions of “Lead Me On” (with Vince Gill), “Faithless Heart”
(with Michael W. Smith), “Say Once More”, and four never-heard before live tracks from the original 1989 tour. On top of the new...
Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader Matt Maher, whose
Essential Records debut album, Empty & Beautiful, released on April 8, 2008,
and whose current radio single “Your Grace Is Enough” is in the Top 5 at Christian AC radio, will play a major musical role during
the upcoming World Youth Day 2008 event in Sydney, Australia in front of over 125,000 people. The event will mark the first visit
of Pope Benedict XVI to Australia...
With a significant Billboard Magazine cover feature impacting news stands last week
(June 7 edition), Third Day returns to the headlines by claiming the No. 1 spot on
Radio & Records’ Christian AC-Monitored, AC-Indicator and CHR radio charts, as well as CRW’s AC radio chart. “Call My Name” is the
first single from the band’s upcoming Revelation (July 29) project, and
reached the No. 1 spot on said charts in just nine weeks. According to Christian Radio Weekly, “Call My Name” has reached an
incredible 22.5 million in cumulative listener impressions in that nine-week span, making it equal to the No. 11 song at Top 40...
Take a ride on the mighty Mississippi where an all-new family adventure unfolds with the latest
homespun tale from Big Idea, Inc., an Entertainment Rights group company! In this highly anticipated DVD,
VeggieTales®: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue, Bob
and Larry star as the adventuresome duo in a creative veggie take on the great American classics of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
Finn. Introducing the brand-new silly song, “The Biscuit of Zazzamarandabo,” and a boatload of family-friendly bonus features, the new DVD is priced at $14.99 SRP and arrives in stores July 12 and 15, 2008 in Christian and general market stores respectively. The product and related merchandise are available in the CBA market through Word Distribution and in the general market through Genius Products.
Written by VeggieTales co-creator and natural born storyteller Phil Vischer, this heartwarming story takes Tomato Sawyer an...
Today Facedown Records are proud to announce the signing of Call To Preserve! Call To Preserve
have a solution to the counterfeit emotion that is so prevalent in the current underground music scene. "We don't preach from
stage or fit into anyone's mold," says guitarist Matt Aviles. "But we're sincere about who we are and we feel like this is where
God wants us to be." Their integrity and candor is what sets this Floridian five-piece apart from their musical contemporaries;
and the heavy, catchy quality of their music is what makes CTP's enthusiastic live...
GMA’s Music in the Rockies is out to change
lives both professionally AND spiritually and the American Bible Society and Compassion International are partners in that cause.
The two organizations will present prizes with a ministry heart when the GMA Music in the Rockies, the music community’s premier
talent competition and training experience convenes in Estes Park, Colo. in August.
The American Bible Society will celebrate songwriters who incorporate the Bible’s life-changing message into their music by
presenting a new songwriting competition at Music in the Rockies, while Compassion International will offer one registrant a...
Athens, Georgia-based band Julian Drive has signed
an exclusive label agreement with Inpop Records. The band will release its debut single, “From His Hands,” to AC radio June 20.
Founded by lead singer Shane Bowers and keyboardist Shaun Bennett, Julian Drive additionally comprises guitarist Jesse Triplett,
bassist James Nitz, and drummer Brian Wilson. After playing the local church circuit near its hometown of Athens, Georgia for some
time, Julian Drive entered and won the 2004 Exalting Him National Talent Search, beating out 2000 other contestants. This platform...
Pop artist Krystal Meyers will release her third,
in-studio album, Make Some Noise, on September 16, 2008. The 10-track project, entirely written or co-written by Meyers,
was recorded in Brentwood, Tenn. at Dutchland Studio, and was produced by Doubledutch (Robert Marvin and Josiah Bell).
“This music is fun and energetic and is going to be fun on stage,” says Meyers, who is already performing some of her new
songs in concert to enthusiastic response. “It’s a different kind of energy. Some of the songs like ‘S.O.S.’ and ‘My Freedom’
are more guitar-driven...
INO/COLUMBIA rockers P.O.D. will kick off the summer this Thursday night on Last Call
with Carson Daly when they perform “Tell Me Why” from their latest CD,
When Angels and Serpents Dance. In addition, the band will pre tape a performance of " Shine with Me" to air on the show at a
later date this summer. Last Call with Carson Daly airs on NBC at 1:35am ET/12:35 am CT, following Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
In addition, fans can catch the band at several summer music festivals...
Sparrow Records singer/songwriter Shawn McDonald
offers fans another musical side with the upcoming June 24 EP release Roots Remixed. The Roots Remixed EP
contains six indie remixes of tracks from his recent studio project Roots
and will be available through all digital music outlets.
McDonald released his third studio album, Roots, on March 11, 2008, almost one year to the day of his second live project...
Recently honored by the Gospel Music Association during this year’s GMA Dove Awards,
Michael W. Smith is busy preparing for his next project; a live worship CD to be
recorded June 20 at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the free event will start promptly at 7:30 PM.
Lakewood Church is located at 3700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027...
Flicker rock band Nevertheless has been brewing up a new record in the recent months and the band has just released
specific details on an album title... and even a track list! "Hey everyone, we are excited to say that we now have all of the information regarding our new record. The new
Nevertheless record is titled, In The Making..., and it comes out in stores and online on September 16th. Our first
single...
Multi-platinum and award-winning artist TobyMac premiered “Alive and
Transported” in Nashville last night, to a VIP crowd of over 500 industry friends and family. Gospel Music Channel is pleased to present the video, offering a new,
high-definition video streaming technology from Vusion. Earlier that morning TobyMac conducted a Satellite Media Tour to talk
about the premieres with network affiliates in Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, Birmingham and more...
Rebecca St. James, one of contemporary
Christian music’s most consistently globally outreaching touring artists, kicks off her latest European tour tomorrow (7th)
with a concert that will be streamed worldwide from one of the Euro-continents biggest Christian festivals -- “Frenzy ‘08”
in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Expected to draw upwards of 10,000 concert-goers, the concert will stream live on the internet from Highland Hall in
Edinburgh through the technical involvement of GOD-TV’s European broadcast crew...
Hawk Nelson embarks on an athletic and adventurous
summer with the beginning of the Faith Nights Baseball Tour this weekend, upcoming Olympic promotions featuring "Turn It On,"
and festival appearances filled with many surprises.
Kicking off the Faith Nights Baseball Tour this weekend, Hawk Nelson will once again be entertaining baseball fans and
families with a concert either prior to or following the baseball game. Along with Hawk Nelson performing will be RunKidRun
and special guest Mark Stuart...
Pop artist Krystal Meyers
made some big noise this week, as “Shine,” the first single from her September 16, 2008 release, Make Some Noise, received 9
CHR adds by its first week at radio. Meyers shares the inspiration behind the song that is making fast-impact.
“That’s my favorite song on the record and it’s so fun to play live,” enthuses Meyers. “Recently, I’ve really learned that I
have to be excellent in all that I do. I need to use the talents and opportunities that God has given me, to the fullest...
Raleigh, NC-Legendary first lady of gospel, Pastor Shirley Caesar and her
Outreach Ministry continues to serve the community with the June 13th Feed The Children Campaign at The Mount Calvary Word
of Faith Church, 3100 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, N. C. At 2:00p.m there will be distribution of food and personal care boxes
that will reach over 400 families. The evening will conclude with a free live TV taping concert that begins at 7:30pm and
will feature Pastor Shirley Caesar and the Caesar Singers...
Relient K's The Bird and the Bee Sides - scheduled for July 1st release by Gotee Records - is by far the most
ambitious EP of the band's career. In fact, with 26 songs (including 13 brand new ones) and a running time of 70 minutes,
it may be one of the most ambitious EPs ever released, period. And, as improbable as it sounds, there's still more: Prior to
street date, Relient K will launch an online scavenger hunt that will give fans a chance to download numerous b-sides that
will not be included on the disc. The hunt begins June 16th at the band's MySpace site and will continue through June 30th.
For additional information and clues, visit...
It’s a weekend full of faith against a backdrop of theme park excitement as
Universal Orlando Resort unleashes Rock the Universe 2008 on September 5th and
6th. Tickets are on sale now for guests to enjoy more than a dozen mega-talented artists who will transform Universal Studios
Florida into the ultimate destination for Christian music and unforgettable thrills...
Christian Rock band - Code of Ethics is
helping end extreme poverty through micro-finance by partnership with The Reckoning International.
“We believe that solving the problems of chronic poverty and underdevelopment in the world are major long-term keys to peace
and safety in our world and with a deep belief that God loves every human being and has given each of us gifts and talents to
be discovered and used with excellence,” says COE founder and front man Barry Blaze. “People struggling with poverty and...
Newworldson’s debut music video “Working Man”
is currently No. 1 on the Gospel Music Channel Top 30 video chart for a second consecutive week. Newworldson is also the
network’s current LISTEN UP! artist, receiving extensive promotion both on-air and online.
The Top 30 chart ranks Gospel Music Channel’s most played videos across all formats, including rock, pop, country, and soul.
Newworldson’s versatile sound has made “Working Man” a multi-format hit, receiving the most overall airplay...
As the summer approaches, Tooth&Nails' Thousand Foot Krutch
reflects on their 2007-2008 touring season and looks ahead to performances at the major festivals and forthcoming fall tour.
In the past year, TFK has been part of two of the most successful tours in the market with the TobyMac Portable Sounds spring
and fall tours and the most recent hit Comatose Tour with rockers Skillet and special guests Decyfer Down. The Comatose Tour...
Sanctus Real has just announced their Fall tour as well as debuted a new music
video online! Here's the news from the SR camp, "Sanctus Real is pleased to announce our headlining fall tour; THE “WE NEED EACH OTHER” TOUR EVENT sponsored by the Mocha Club.
This is going to be a Sanctus Real show unlike any you've ever experienced before. Not only will we be playing all the classic
Sanctus “hits”, but will also play plenty of new material that has never been performed live. We are also excited to have...
The anticipated new music video “Slow Fade” from Christian music’s top-selling artist
Casting Crowns is now available. “Slow Fade” is the first music video from the
GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum band’s blockbuster RIAA Gold album The Altar and The Door. Produced and directed by the
Erwin Brothers, the “Slow Fade” music video was shot in Birmingham, AL., and features crashing pianos and stained glass windows
as the storyline follows the heart-wrenching reality of a deteriorating family...
Shaohannah’s Hope, the adoption and orphan care
ministry founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, would like to
extend their deepest gratitude for the generosity of prayers as well as donations offered upon the memory of Maria Sue
Chapman. The enormous response has been truly overwhelming, it has not gone unnoticed, and is so graciously appreciated.
Scott Hasenbalg, the ministry’s Executive Director, states...
Don't miss your opportunity to attend a LIVE MICHAEL W. SMITH ALBUM recording on
June 20th @ Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. The show will be completely free to all attendees. The First 16,000 people who come
to the church will be allowed in for this special recording! Here are the details...
New Sparrow Records artist Above The Golden State
has quickly gained the early attention of radio and industry leaders as they prepare to release their self-titled debut on
July 22. Crafting memorable pop melodies with sing-a-long hooks is only part of Above the Golden State’s aim. “Our first desire is to
serve the Lord in everything we do,” says frontman Michael Watson. “We want this music to accomplish in our listeners the...
Integrity Music’s Joel Augé (pronounced “Ojhay”)
will be exposed to millions of music fans this week as iTunes names his debut album’s first single “So Deep In Love”
as its Single of the Week, offering the song as a free download in the iTunes Store’s Discovery Download promotion.
“So Deep In Love” will be offered free for one week, starting today. The song will receive prime placement on iTunes front
page. iTunes Discovery Download offers enormous exposure for new artists and has helped to launch the careers of artists...
Though he’s just over 30, Jon Foreman’s lyrics
sound like words of wisdom from a man who has learned several lifetimes’ worth of lessons. Although he has sold millions of
albums and performed for countless sold out crowds with his band Switchfoot, Jon is a man still journeying towards
self-discovery, unafraid of questioning anything in his path. Through a series of seasonally themed solo EPs, Jon shows a
whole new side to his artistry that falls outside the Switchfoot aesthetic. “Because of the autobiographical nature of these
songs, they became a self...
We reported on it Friday, but here's the official news release from the band's label...
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