On the heels of a major promotional tour in support of their sixth recording All That Is Within Me,
multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe has once again hit the Billboard Top 200
SoundScan charts in a big way landing at No. 15, just below Jay-Z and above Beyonce and Rascal Flatts latest, selling 83,626 units in
its first week of release, 30% ahead of it’s previous recording, 2006’s Coming Up To Breathe...
<< Full Report >>
Dove and Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay kicks off the 25 days of Christmas with a
captivating hour of holiday music this Saturday, Dec. 1 with the world premiere of Gospel Music Channel’s Christmas at
Union Station: Jars of Clay...
<< Full Report >>
With the trio's third studio album, Captiva, having released this Fall, Falling Up is excited to announce upcoming tour plans
for early 2008. The band writes: "We are very excited to announce that we will be a part of TWO great upcoming tours in early 2008!!!
First, in Late January we will be joining up with FAMILY FORCE 5 for a national tour through mid-February!
Then, in mid-February we will be joining up with..."
<< Full Report >>
Cross Movement Records has announced the upcoming release of urban gospel artist J.R's sophomore
project, Life By Stereo, in stores December 26, 2007. With Life By Stereo, J.R. presents the antithesis of an
infamous heavy metal album of a similar moniker, Death By Stereo, signifying God's use of music as a medium to communicate life rather than death...
<< Full Report >>
*Tuesday, November 27th, 2007*
Rock band Red was involved in a serious vehicle accident this morning,
Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at approximately 6:30 AM CT. The band was heading west on Interstate 24, less than 20 miles from
Nashville, Tenn., returning home from a concert in Hilton Head Island, S.C., the night before. Despite major damage to the band’s
van and trailer, no serious injuries have been reported...
<< Full Report >> Amy Grant is scheduled to appear on Oprah (seen live by over 8 million viewers daily)
with her husband Vince Gill this Friday, 11/30. The couple appear on almost the full hour of the show, which features taped
footage with them at home talking about their Christmas traditions as a family, as well as in studio interviews and a duet
performance of “True Love”. The show will also feature segments with Rascal Flatts and Kenny Rogers...
<< Full Report >>
Singer Tiffany Lee - AKA Plumb - is expecting her third child! The artist recently celebrated her latest project, a lullaby
album called Blink, and now she's got a whole lot more to celebrate! Plumb writes... "I guess the lullaby record does more than soothe the fussy baby...ha..."
<< Full Report >>
Tooth & Nail pop/punk rock group Run Kid Run debuted last year with their freshman album,
This Is Who We Are and are now heading back to the studio this week to
begin work on their next project. The band writes: "Hello all... it's been awhile and I feel like I say that with every blog.
Sorry. But here's what's going on in RKR land. We just..."
<< Full Report >>
Classical/pop artist, Daniel Kirkley, is set to
embark on his first national tour with GMA’s reigning Female Vocalist, Natalie Grant. “A Christmas To Believe
In” tour kicks-off December 2nd in North Carolina and will feature two guest artists, Mandisa and Aaron Shust.
“I’m thrilled about this opportunity,” says Kirkley...
<< Full Report >> Andy Hunter is currently jointly writing and producing the original music score with Robbie Bronnimann for a forthcoming major
release docufilm in the Michael Moore style. The film is called Expelled and stars Ben Stein. Expelled is due for a February, 2008
release. View the trailer at www.expelledthemovie.com. Hunter is also looking to release a brand new album of his own, entitled Colours,
on March 18th, 2008.
(from Andy Hunter, Jesusfreakhideout.com)
*Wednesday, November 21st, 2007*
Jon Foreman, the frontman for the multi-platinum
band, Switchfoot is returning to his indie-scene roots by releasing four solo EPs over the coming months. These EPs, individually
titled Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, evoke vivid images of each season, making the
collection a likely soundtrack to the year ahead. All four EPs will be released prior to the upcoming Switchfoot release in late
2008...
<< Full Report >>
Award-winning youth group rock band Stellar Kart
inspires listeners to strive for greatness, taking comfort in God’s enduring faithfulness, on its third studio album,
Expect The Impossible, releasing Feb. 26, 2008. Produced by Ian Eskelin (Krystal Meyers, All Star United), who additionally co-wrote alongside lead singer Adam Agee on eight of...
<< Full Report >>
INO/Columbia records’ multi-platinum and Award-winning band MercyMe
officially launched their new project, All That Is Within Me, live in
New York City this week with a performance at BB Kings last night 11/19 and a live Satellite Media Tour this morning overlooking
Times Square, hitting markets including Chicago, San Francisco, Tampa, Denver, Minneapolis and the Associated Press Broadcast wire...
<< Full Report >>
Slanted Records group JUMP5 received a special visit from former
Earth, Wind & Fire lead vocalist and lead guitarist Sheldon Reynolds at the Los Angeles area stop of their
current North American tour. When the group hit Saint Paschal in Thousand Oaks, California on November 14th, they were joined on
stage by Reynolds, who performed the hit Earth, Wind & Fire classic "Shining Star" with JUMP5, who had a hit of their own with
the song, which they covered on their 2003 release, Accelerate (Sparrow Records/EMI)...
<< Full Report >>
This weekend, Gospel Music Channel begins more than a month of world premiere specials, series,
music videos and holiday programming to celebrate Christmas 2007. American Idol favorites Mandisa and George Huff launch the
GMC Christmas season this Sat. Nov. 24 teaming for the first in a series of exclusive, new world premiere Christmas specials.
On Monday, Dec. 10, GMC’s primetime line-up will switch to all Christmas programming, with blocks of Christmas music videos
nightly. Then on Saturday, Dec. 22, GMC will begin presenting Christmas programming 24 hours a day leading up to a commercial
free Christmas day...
<< Full Report >>
*Tuesday, November 20th, 2007*
Fans flooded 19 sold-out venues on David Crowder Band’s 28-city “REMEDY Club Tour.” Their
enthusiasm has helped collect thousands of socks and towels that will be donated to local homeless shelters across the country.
Joined by openers Phil Wickham and The Myriad, David Crowder Band’s “REMEDY Club Tour” kicked off last month, selling out cities
like Dallas, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York...
<< Full Report >>
The much anticipated new studio album from Delirious? titled Kingdom of Comfort
is slated for release April 1 of 2008. In the meantime, the band is offering an exclusive download of their song "God Is Smiling"
from the new album right from their website. Visit www.delirious.co.uk/livingroom
to sign up for the free download...
<< Full Report >>
INO Records’ singer/songwriter Phil Wickham has much to
be thankful for this year as he has released his acclaimed sophomore release, Cannons,
spent the fall touring with the David Crowder Band and has received praise from the media saying he is “insightful,” “passionate,”
and "intriguing"...
<< Full Report >>
Dove Award-nominated rocker, and international superstar Krystal Meyers
will be taking her live show to Hong Kong and Guatemala in the coming weeks. On Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, Meyers
will perform back-to-back nights in Guatemala City. After that, Meyers will make the quick, 9,397 mile journey to Hong Kong, for her
concert there on Wednesday, December 5. Krystal Meyers’ worldwide album sales exceed 250,000...
<< Full Report >>
The following announcement was sent out by the fine folks at Facedown Records... "We are
very happy to announce that our holiday charity auction is now live. You can check out all of the items here [on eBay]
This charity auction is very important to us, not just because of what we are auctioning off, but because of what we are raising money
for. If you click the link above, you can find tons of original artwork, rare vinyl, CDs, and a lot more..."
<< Full Report >>
*Friday, November 16th, 2007*
With the band's "Best Of" project, The Finest, releasing on Tuesday, a little more action has begun to stir
within the Dead Poetic camp. Vocalist Brandon Rike breaks his longterm silence to set the record straight for fans
on just what is going on with Dead Poetic... "I have tucked myself away into my own little world for so long, that I honestly do
not know what the general rumors about Dead Poetic are. I just skimmed the internet, getting a general concensus, and have found
that there are many assumptions with what exactly happened to Dead Poetic, and what is left. I feel that it is my duty, to break
my silence, crawl out from beneath this rock, and explain, the best that I know how, what is actually taking place..." (Read the report
for Brandon's complete statement)
<< Full Report >>
As singer/songwriter Sara Groves’ latest, Tell Me What You
Know (11.6) holds in as the No. 1 Christian album on iTunes for over a week, the project also scanned 33% above her last
record, debuting at No. 3 on CMTA’s Digital Album’s SoundScan chart, as well as No. 8 on Christian Retail and No. 14 on the
Overall Christian Retail chart...
<< Full Report >>
*Thursday, November 15th, 2007*
Four-time Dove Award-nominated progressive rock band, Leeland,
has announced the February 26, 2008 release of its second studio album, Opposite Way (Essential Records).
Opposite Way was produced by Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Natalie Imbruglia), mixed by Ben Grosse
(Ben Folds, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee at Smoak Stack Studios and Pentavarit Studios...
<< Full Report >>
After reviews heralding Atlantic/Word Records’ band NEEDTOBREATHE’s latest,
The Heat, and FOUR straight weeks at No. 1 on Christian CHR with “Signature of
Divine (Yaweh)’, ESPN has just confirmed use of the band’s song “Streets of Gold” from The Heat for this weekend’s Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR race (http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/hms/index.html), as well as practice/qualifying coverage and the NASCAR Countdown show.
<< Full Report >>
Swing on over to iTunes today and get
Jeremy Camp's new song, "I Am Willing", inspired by The Ten Commandments epic movie released last month. Camp's latest release, Beyond Measure, is also just $7.99 on iTunes.
Find out if Jeremy wins the American Music Award for "FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST" this Sunday night on ABC (8/7c)...
<< Full Report >>
Following his INO/COLUMBIA Records’ debut release earlier this summer, Salvation in Lights,
Mike Farris continues to build his fanbase as he most recently performed for the Porter
Wagner Tribute on October 31st at the Tennessean State Museum in Nashville, TN during the 8th Annual Americana Music Association
Festival. At the tribute, Farris’s performance was said to have “hushed the crowd with the soulfully rousing version of
Green Green Grass of Home” (twangnation.com). The performance was captured and posted on YouTube.com at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=w4fy6JEeKMg .
<< Full Report >>
Today marks the dawn of Dreamt Music, an imprint record label founded by Jason Dunn of
Facedown Records... The birth of Dreamt Music is not just the realization of a long-term goal for Jason but also a window for him to work more
closely with Facedown band members in a new way. The inaugural Dreamt Music release has strong ties to the Facedown Family;
Thieves & Liars is a blues-rock outfit ala Pink Floyd that boasts founding member Corey...
<< Full Report >>
*Wednesday, November 14th, 2007*
Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated rock band Red has a perfect, 4-for-4,
record at Christian Rock radio, as it has notched its fourth straight No. 1 radio single with “Let Go” at R&R Christian Rock
Radio. The accomplishment comes right in time for the November 13, 2007 release of the band’s
End of Silence: Deluxe Edition...
<< Full Report >>
Can't wait for Sanctus Real's fourth studio album to drop in February? (Neither can we) The band is excited to release
the title track from their new album We Need Each Other on iTunes for just .99 cents! Sanctus Real has been playing
the song live on the Live In The Moment Tour with Steven Curtis Chapman this Fall and it's been a crowd-pleaser at each show.
We caught the band's performance last night in Lancaster, PA, and even were treated to an earful of some new cuts and, let's
just say, this looks like a highlight album of 2008...
<< Full Report >>
Ever listen to Project 86 and wonder, "Man, what would it be like if these guys recorded a Christmas song?!" Believe it or
not, this has crossed our minds (no joke!), and apparently it's crossed the minds of the California boys themselves. In a recent
blog, frontman Andrew Schwab updates fans on the latest with the band, and announces that a holiday tune is indeed in the works...
<< Full Report >>
As the holiday season fills the air, Todd Agnew and NewSong
will be spreading Christmas cheer as they co-headline the “Christmas Promise” Tour with special guest Matthew West. The Tour
will also feature Nate Sallie and introduce Brit Nicole. Commencing November 27 in Bolivar, Missouri, the "Christmas Promise"
Tour will travel to 17 cities nationwide before its final date in Champaign, Illinois December 20...
<< Full Report >>
Christian music’s top-selling artist Casting Crowns reaches another
milestone this week with the RIAA Gold certification of its third album smash The Altar and The Door. This certification,
signifying U.S. album shipments exceeding 500,000 units, comes only 10 weeks after the Aug. 28 release, making it the fastest-selling Casting Crowns album to date and frontrunner as the No.1 selling Christian music title of the year...
<< Full Report >>
*Tuesday, November 13th, 2007*
Christian Rock leader Pillar will release its fifth-studio album, the big, fun and
commanding, For the Love of the Game, on February 26, 2008. The buzz is well underway. During the 2007 MLB (Major League
Baseball) World Series, the title track was prominently featured during ESPN’s nightly program, Baseball Tonight. Nearly one
month prior to its official add-date at radio, “For the Love of the Game” was most added at R&R Christian Rock Radio...
<< Full Report >>
Joining an unfortunately growing list of artists who have been recently robbed and/or vandalized is Tooth & Nail Records rock band
Jonezetta, who unknowingly had several personal items lifted from their van as they performed at The Knitting Factory Friday night
in New York City. Read the full report for a letter from the band...
<< Full Report >>
With more than 50 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards and an American Music Award,
Steven Curtis Chapman is one of the most honored artists in all of music. As he
releases what looks to be another award-worthy album with his 15th CD This Moment, the Gospel Music Channel will present an intimate and revealing portrait of the Christian music icon in Faith & Fame: Steven Curtis Chapman on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. (ET)...
<< Full Report >>
Curb recording artist and GMA’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant,
is preparing to headline her third annual Christmas Tour this season. With “American Idol’s” Mandisa and GMA’s current Male
Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Aaron Shust, as special guests, the “Natalie Grant – A Christmas To Believe In” Tour is
slated to hit 14 cities in December. The Tour will also introduce Centricity recording artist Daniel Kirkley.
<< Full Report >>
With a mission to be not just a band, but a youth movement that can shake generations,
Modesto, Calif.-based Worth Dying For is one step closer to that goal with the signing
of an exclusive recording contract with Integrity Music Group. The rock-infused worshippers Worth Dying For will release their first nationally distributed CD in Spring 2008...
<< Full Report >>
With over 8,000 teenagers and youth leaders in attendance at this year’s
Generation Unleashed annual conference, the praise and worship musical essence has been
captured by Maranatha! Music on the upcoming January 29th album release, Generation Unleashed.
The 13-song live album heralds the standout new tracks "Always," "Saved My Soul," and "All Things Through Christ," along with fresh interpretation of the classic, "I Love You Lord." Sonically, the guitar-driven Generation Unleashed band, often compared to Hillsongs United, is known for their passionate songwriting style, intimate worship moments and aggressive, loud musical stylings...
<< Full Report >>
*Sunday, November 11th, 2007*
Tooth and Nail Records alt rock band Sullivan has decided to join the throes of bands
that are no more, and have announced today that they've broken up. The decision came just before the launch of what would have been
their first headlining tour. Zach Harward, the band's bassist, wrote the following announcement...
<< Full Report >> Charlie Daniels invited Third Day's Mac Powell
on stage at the Grand Ole Opry to sing the Charlie Daniels Band version of, “I’ll Fly Away.” This, Mac’s very first appearance on
the Opry, was initiated by a call from long time friend, Daniels. After performing the classic, “Devil Went Down To Georgia,”
Daniels introduced his friend and now, duet partner, by saying, “We have a very special guest that’s going to come out and sing...
<< Full Report >> Stephanie Smith, Gotee Records’ up-and-coming female pop-rocker, performed her hit
song “Superstar” as part of a recent Soles4Souls shoe donation at The Tennessee School For The Blind. Soles4Souls staff was on
hand to fit each student of the Tennessee School for the Blind (115 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville) with their new pairs of
shoes...
<< Full Report >> Fireflight's new single "Unbreakable" from their upcoming spring record, Unbreakable, is now available as a digital
download. It's available at both iTunes and Sony Musicbox for $0.99. Any iTunes purchase should qualify for the "Complete My Album" feature
when the full record release in spring 2008...
<< Full Report >>
Word Entertainment mourns the loss of Word Inc. founder, Jarrell McCracken, who passed away November 7 in Waco, TX.
McCracken founded Word Inc., a Christian music company, in 1951 in Waco. The businessman's vision of Word, now a Warner/Curb company in Nashville, created the foundation for what would become one of the fastest growing genres in the music industry. Growing into one of the world's largest Christian entertainment companies, Word is comprised of a label group, music publishing, distribution and church resource divisions...
<< Full Report >>
*Friday, November 9th, 2007*
On November 3rd Latin/Christian artists, Jaci Velasquez
and Nic Gonzales (Salvador) were blessed with the arrival of their first
child. Zealand David Gonzales was born at 7am on Saturday, November 3, 2007. He weighed in at 7lbs and measured 19 Ľ inches long
with jet black hair. His smile and dimples have been the delight of those who have visited the infant over the last couple of days...
<< Full Report >> Family Force 5 is selling out venues on their 30-city Dance, Rawr, Dance Tour with bands
Jonezetta and The Secret Handshake, as well as making wishes come true by partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the recent
Hollywood, CA show where a terminally ill fan and his band got the chance to open up for Family Force 5...
<< Full Report >>
In September 2007, MTV2 announced KOCH/ Kosmos’ Seattle based band The Myriad as a top
contender for the title of “MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout.” Chosen out of over 4000 bands in the U.S. to be one of the 12 finalists, The
Myriad quickly gained public attention and fan approval. With hundreds of thousands of votes in this week, The Myriad is currently
positioned as one of the top six contenders and is headed to the next round of voting to become one of three bands that will play live
on-air in New York City...
<< Full Report >>
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced deadlines and guidelines for the 2008
GMA/CMB Radio Station of the Year contest, making this the 10th year GMA will honor radio at the GMA Dove Awards. The radio station
awards acknowledge those Christian radio stations that meet the highest standards of quality and have the strongest impact on their
listening areas, according to John W. Styll, president and CEO of GMA. One radio station from each of the market segments -- major,
large, medium and small – are honored with this award...
<< Full Report >>
ONE Vote ’08 will host concerts at churches in Nevada and Iowa to channel the energy and compassion of local faith
communities into the movement to combat extreme poverty, hunger and global disease.
Recording artists Sonicflood, known as the “Fathers of Modern Worship Music” will headline
the church concerts. Since releasing their first album in 1999, Sonicflood has sold over 1.5 million records, been nominated for a
Grammy award and won the Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year...
<< Full Report >>
*Wednesday, November 7th, 2007*
In follow-up to two No. 1 singles, “Rebirthing” and “The Last Night,” Lava/Atlantic/Ardent/INO band
SKILLET is now celebrating their third and fourth consecutive #1 singles as
“The Older I Get” takes over the top spot on Christian CHR (R&R/CRW) and “Comatose” places No. 1 for the second week in a row on Rock
(R&R and CRW) radio this week...
<< Full Report >>
Jason Wade of Lifehouse's homage to teen driving safety, "From Where You Are" is
available today at iTunes. In partnership with Allstate Insurance in educating and empowering millions of teens in safe driving,
the song is a moving and emotional piece on reflection and remembrance, poignantly resonating its importance.
Pick it up at iTunes today!
<< Full Report >>
Dynamic vocal foursome Avalon welcomes new member
Jeremi Richardson to the group. Richardson joins the award-winning artist in time for the release of its ninth studio album,
Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics, on Feb. 26.
Originally from Cleveland, Tenn., Richardson and his wife Amy currently reside in Orlando, Fla. where he is a member of the Disney...
<< Full Report >>
Not too long after Fusebox released their 2004 sophomore album, Once Again,
the announcement of work beginning on their third release, Transparent, was made. But with its release being delayed each
year, the album has finally seen the light of day - but not as a Fusebox album, but as a solo venture. Frontman and worship leader
Billy Buchanan recently sent out the following update on his project and the status of the band...
<< Full Report >>
Music newcomer Jake Smith recently took his signature brand of
New Orleans-style pop to the West Coast, where he promoted his debut album Real. Smith finished off the mini-media tour with a home state concert, opening for Better Than Ezra.
The promotional trip included radio interviews, retail stops, and media meet & greets among other events. Smith played “Club R&R” for
staff at the Los Angeles office. He also visited with Worship Leader Magazine, K-LIFE radio, and the EMF Broadcasting studios...
<< Full Report >>
Grammy Award-nominated Integrity Music recording artist NewSong, along with
critically-acclaimed Ardent/INO singer/songwriter Todd Agnew, will herald the holiday season
with “The Christmas Promise Tour.” With special guests Matthew West and Britt Nicole, the tour will also feature Agnew’s acclaimed
Christmas musical, “Do You See What I See?”...
<< Full Report >> Fireflight's new song "Unbreakable" is now available in full at iTunes for only $.99!
The song will appear on the band's forthcoming sophomore release this coming Spring.
To get the rockin' new track NOW, visit the iTunes store! (from Night Vision Management; Jesusfreakhideout.com)
*Monday, November 5th, 2007*
Superchick’s hit song “Hero” is currently featured in a
new public service announcement (PSA) by NBC Universal. The “Green Is Universal” PSA announces the company’s more than 150 hours of
environmentally themed content that will encompass all of NBC Universal’s divisions across multiple platforms from November 4-10,
including NBC, MSNBC, Bravo and CNBC among others...
<< Full Report >> Derek Webb, the Nashville-based musician who both on his own and with his previous band
Caedmon’s Call has sold in excess of one million records, will lend his effervescent single “Name” to the Nov. 8 episode of ABC’s
television show Grey’s Anatomy...
<< Full Report >>
Christian music sweetheart Sarah Kelly is about to finish up her junior release on Gotee Records. The worship leader gave the following
update online on Saturday about the latest... "I fly in about 7 hours from Gothenburg (Sweden) to Nashville, TN to FINISH, YES THAT IS RIGHT... FINISH... MY NEW PROJECT.
I think it will be called "Born to Worship." It is turning out so different than the others, but that shouldn't suprise you after the..."
<< Full Report >> Relient K fans are coming out in droves as the platinum-selling band,
along with fellow platinum rockers and co-headliner Switchfoot, continues on their 30-city Appetite For Construction fall tour.
The momentum around the tour is only added to as Relient K’s first full-length Christmas CD
Let It Snow, Baby…Let It Reindeer recently hit streets on October 23rd...
<< Full Report >>
One of the U.K.’s most talked about emerging Christian bands in ‘07,
Superhero, are in the U.S. for an October-November billing on The Drifter Tour, a Compassion
International sponsored tour headlining DecembeRadio, along with Nevertheless, and Bread Of Stone.
The tour, which launched October 19th, will give many U.S.audiences their first glimpse of the five man Euro guitar band who
originated their intense, innovative rock in the pubs and clubs of Glasgow, Scotland before God turned their individual lives and...
<< Full Report >>
*Friday, November 2nd, 2007*
To celebrate the band's new independent status free from Columbia Records, their tour with Relient K and Ruth, and their support of
Habitat For Humanity, Switchfoot has released a brand new song entitled "Rebuild" for free online. Frontman Jon Foreman announces...
"Hey my people, Happy Fall! I am proud to announce the first Switchfoot song from Lowercase People Records is now available. As an independant band
this is a big step for us and we hope you enjoy the tune. It's a song called "Rebuild" that features Matt from Relient K and..."
<< Full Report >>
Prolific singer and songwriter Matthew West (“More,” “Only Grace”) returns to action on
January 15, 2008 with Something To Say, a new album via Sparrow Records that looks to be his most directly biographical
offering to date. West, who had to undergo surgery on his vocal chords and could not speak for two months following the procedure,
wrote much of Something To Say based on what he learned during that season of silence...
<< Full Report >>
Following his previous GRAMMY winning effort and in the midst of an acclaimed U.S. tour, Steven Curtis Chapman
has once again debuted at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, this time with his sixteenth studio project, This Moment.
Be sure to check out the release on iTunes to get the phenomenal exclusive bonus track "Run Home"...
<< Full Report >>
Hunter Smith, punter for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, and band mate Chris Wilson bring their Christian music duo
Connersvine to the Gospel Music Channel cable television network this weekend, before the huge Colts – New England Patriots showdown on Sunday.
The band’s live concert performance on the GMC original series Front Row Live will be seen this Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and
Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10:30 p.m...
<< Full Report >> The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual musical tour, announced its 35 city itinerary for 2008, featuring one of its most prestigious artist line-ups ever. As of this month, all four of NewSong’s guests are currently in the top 40 national sales as reported by Neilson’s SoundScan.
The 2008 line-up showcases musical styles ranging from worship to rock to pop featuring multi Platinum selling MercyMe, sibling rock trio BarlowGirl, seasoned rockers Skillet, American Idol’s Mandisa.
The 10-week tour launches January 10, 2008 in Johnson City, TN, and will conclude at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN on March 16th hitting 19 states along the way. Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning, NewSong will host the high-energy event for the 13th consecutive year, which will feature special guest speaker Tony Nolan and the Xtreme sports Real Encounter BMX/Skate Team...
<< Full Report >>
Award winning and platinum-selling Word recording artist
Point of Grace will embark on its 3rd annual 15-city Christmastime tour in support of their
critically acclaimed project, Winter Wonderland. Consistently sold-out, the tour will launch Nov. 27 in Chicago, IL this year and will
run through Dec. 15. The Winter Wonderland tour brings the warmth of the season to life in performances that celebrate family and holiday traditions...
<< Full Report >>
World-renowned and six-time Grammy Award winner The Brooklyn Tabernacle
Choir will release its next album in a new, exclusive distribution partnership with Integrity Music. I’ll Say Yes is scheduled to release Jan. 29, 2008.
“Integrity Music is honored to have been entrusted by The Brooklyn Tabernacle to help carry on its unequalled legacy in both ministry and music,” said Don Moen, president of Integrity Music Group...
<< Full Report >>
Rocketown will present its Legend Award to GRAMMY winning artist
Ronnie Milsap at its yearly fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The evening’s theme is,
“What a Difference You’ve Made In My Life.” The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a progressive dinner followed by performances by
Milsap, and Rocketown’s founder, Michael W. Smith. The event is open to the public and reservations are required.
Tickets can be purchased by...
<< Full Report >>
*Thursday, November 1st, 2007*
Legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Phil Keaggy joined
the Statler Brothers, Larnelle Harris, the Winans and Joe Moscheo as the newest inductees into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame at
the October 29, 2007 ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. At the ceremony, Keaggy was recognized for his 30+ year career in music, with his
friends and past collaborators on hand for special remembrances and tributes. Christian artists Scott Dente (Out of the Grey) and Wes
King, along with Keaggy's son Ian, performed a special musical homage to Keaggy, while Tommy Coomes (guitarist/singer for the pioneer
Christian rock band Love Song and frontman for the Tommy Coomes Band) and Jason Truby (former guitarist for P.O.D.) shared memories
and stories about the guitar virtuoso...
<< Full Report >>
Female-fronted rock band Inhabited finds a new home at
burgeoning indie label 7 Spin Music. The group is putting the finishing touches on its sophomore release, LOVE,
releasing through 7 Spin Music on Feb. 26. Comprising Sara Acker (vocals), Marcus Acker (guitar), and Charlie Harper (drums),
Houston-based Inhabited exploded onto the...
<< Full Report >>
It's common knowledge that life on the road is tough... just ask The Afters guitarist Brad Wigg. Frontman for the band, Josh
Havens recently reported on Brad's on-stage encounter with a swarm of bees.
"We were playing a show in Sherman, TX over the weekend when Brad was attacked by killer bees on stage... he swatted, kicked,
slung his guitar and insulted the bees in what was a valiant fight against the aggressive swarm. As anyone knows, one man and one...
<< Full Report >>
*Wednesday, October 31st, 2007*
The Hands and Feet Project, an organization started by the Audio Adrenaline guys to rescue and take care of orphans in Haiti was
hit by Tropical Storm Noel Monday night. Please consider donating to this wonderful ministry in support for fixing the damage
caused by the storm. Former Audio A frontman Mark Stuart reports on the devastation: "Our hearts and prayers go out to all of Haiti
and the Dominican Republic today. Tropical Storm Noel hit hard throughout the night and...
<< Full Report >>
After a highly successful label debut with “True Beauty,” American Idol’s own MANDISA
will be celebrating the season with her Christmas EP featuring four tracks available digitally today and in stores nationwide November
20th just in time for the holidays. “Christmas Joy EP” will feature classics “Joy to the World” and “O Holy Night” as well as the
Stevie Wonder favorite “What Christmas Means to Me” and the newly written “Christmas Makes Me Cry” duet with labelmate Matthew West,
which will be serviced to radio as a holiday single. In addition to the “Christmas Joy EP,” Mandisa is a part of the “WOW Gospel
Christmas” CD with her song “God Speaking” that is also her second single from her label debut “True Beauty..."
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You may have heard Sanctus Real's new single "We Need Each Other" on your local radio
station, and very soon you will be able to buy it on iTunes! Be sure to go to your iTunes store November 13th to download the new
single from the upcoming album, Turn On The Lights. Click here to watch a video of the band sharing the story behind why
they wrote "We Need Each Other"...
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Slanted Records group JUMP5 will be giving fans a Christmas gift this
year with the release of the holiday album, Christmas Like This, available on November 20, 2007, for only $7.99 exclusively
through all major digital outlets including iTunes and Rhapsody. Digital distribution for Christmas Like This is through EMI CMG
Distribution...
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Singer/Songwriter Sara Groves is the latest artist to have one of
her songs chosen as a DISCOVERY DOWNLOAD with iTunes. Just days before her new album, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW, hits the streets on
November 6th, her single, “When The Saints” has been chosen to be a Discovery Download on the iTunes Store...
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If you haven't heard Pillar's new single "For the Love of the Game," you can head on over to
www.pillarmusic.com and www.myspace.com/pillar to check it out.
Pillar's new album For the Love of the Game is set to release February 2008.
Fans can help the band out by requesting "For Love of the Game"...
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This Friday, October 11, 2024
ALBUMS
Clear Convictions Endure (independent)
Decayed Existence The Beginning Of Sorrows [Rottweiler]
Down East Boys Something To Shout About [Sonlite]
Flame Neo Ethos [Extra Nos]
homage homage [Integrity]
lydi lynn Desert Dream - EP [Gotee]
Tamela Mann Live Breathe Fight [TillyMann]
Maverick City Music, Songhouse MAVHOUSE - EP [Tribl]
Heath McNease Out of the Hollow (independent)
Ashtyn Michael Live At The Garden - EP [Integrity]
Power Wolves Demos, Experiments and Mishaps [Charon Collective]
Shout Praises Kids Creo En Ti - EP [Integrity]
Ian Yates Kingdom [7 Core]
Darlene Zschech Testament [Integrity]
SINGLES
2 Minute Minor No One Gets Out Alive - Single (independent)
adamariz PROMO (ft. NOT KLYDE & Jericko) - Single [Syntax]
Micah Barbosa Looking For You (feat. Luke Barbosa) - Single (independent)
Jeremiah Bligen Remains - Single [Syntax]
Sam Bowman El Dorado - Single [DREAM]
Brave Days Tulip - Single (independent)
Paul Demer Your Favor Was Enough (Psalm 13) - Single (independent)
Fire From Heaven Through Day and Dark (feat. AJ the Metalhead) - Single (independent)
Glae Horde - Single [Broken Curfew Records]
Good Weather Forecast One More Time (Kings and Queens) - Single [DREAM]
Hrada Asphyxiated (feat. Damien) - Single (independent)
Tiffany Hudson The Wonderful Blood - Single [Elevation]
iNTELLECT Authentic Currency (Remix) - Single [Polished Arrow]
No Treaty Deep - Single [Charon Collective]
Blessing Offor All Over The World - Single [Capitol CMG]
Fernando Ortega Jesus, Bread of Life - Single (independent)
R.kitect Knuckle Up - Single (independent)
Relentless Pursuit War with the World (feat. Eric Castiglia) - Single (independent)
Resurrected Divinity Death Bed Revelation (feat. 10SCOOPS) - Single [God’s Basement Records]
Small Voice Just & the Justifier - Single (independent)
SNT. VINCENT MUERTOS (ft. Giovani & Arias) - Single [Syntax]
Sunday Service Choir Go Tell It - Single (independent)
TAYA Come Into The Light - Single [Capitol CMG]
John Van Deusen Trebuchet - Single [Tooth & Nail]
Next Friday, October 18, 2024
ALBUMS
Futures Altars - EP [DREAM]
Brandon Hixson Room with a View (independent)
Aodhan King Beyond Us [Capitol CMG]
Newsboys Worldwide Revival - Part II [Capitol CMG]
SINGLES
City Students Worship Outside Your Love - Single (independent)
Dreamers Adoration - Single [DREAM]
LO CLOUD Sleepwalker - Single (independent)
Jim "Soni" Sonefeld Light of Joy (Gloria) - Single [Vere]