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Kim's Christian Music Blog April 2006 Archive

By Kim Jones, About.com Guide to Christian Music since 2003

MercyMe Supports Redeem The Vote

Sunday April 30, 2006
MercyMe is adding their voice in support of Redeem The Vote, a mission to encourage young voters of faith to register and participate in the political process. Bart ... Read More

Indie Song of the Day

Sunday April 30, 2006
Imagine, if you will, the secular band Men At Work, with a latin-salsa flair behind them, singing about the Gospel, and you've got the new Christian band, Beggar! Scott ... Read More

Lyrics Quizzes

Friday April 28, 2006
For fans of the harder style of rock music these should be a breeze. How well do you know your songs by Day of Fire, Guardian and Jonah33?

Top 10 Christian Graduation Songs

Friday April 28, 2006
Graduation is a big step in anyone's life. It is stepping from the last vestiges of childhood to the real world. The day carries both promise and a slight sense ... Read More

Taking 5 With Take 6's Claude McKnight

Wednesday April 26, 2006
In a world where bands come and go, staying together for 20 years as a group is a rare thing. Take 6 is one of those hard to find gems. ... Read More

CD Review - Phil Wickham - Self-titled Debut

Tuesday April 25, 2006
Phil Wickham's "Grace" was a Song of the Day just last week. Now, as promised, the rest of the story (or in this case, the album) is in stores. Reviewer ... Read More

CD Review - MercyMe - Coming Up To Breathe

Tuesday April 25, 2006
MercyMe is back with another 5-star release. Coming Up To Breathe hit stores today - Tuesday, April 25th - and it's a "must-have" for any MercyMe fan and a "don't ... Read More

CD Review - Dyscyple - No Weapon

Sunday April 23, 2006
Dyscyple has been rhyming since 1995 to inspire listeners through Holy Hip-Hop. His ultimate goal in ministry is to touch the lives of our youth and show them the true ... Read More

June Rochelle's Video Debuts On The Word Network

Friday April 21, 2006
On Tuesday, April 25th at 4 P.M. EST, June Rochelle's video, "For All The Love," will debut on the Word Network. This talented lady has an incredible voice and ... Read More

World Vision Acknowledges the Work of Avalon

Wednesday April 19, 2006
World Vision acknowledged the efforts of Avalon during a special event at GMA Week 2006. Avalon has helped to unite more than 18,000 sponsors and children worldwide.

Song of the Day

Saturday April 15, 2006
"Grace" by Phil Wickham is what I'm listening to today. For those of you who don't know Phil, he's a brand new INO Records artist. His debut CD, ... Read More

Focus on the Family Partners With SongTouch

Saturday April 15, 2006
The partnership will allow families to download popular radio content like the “Adventures in Odyssey” series, Radio Theatre and Dr. James Dobson’s “Focus on the Family” daily broadcasts.

How Can Christians Have An Impact On A Secular Company?

Friday April 14, 2006
This Holy Week, while most Christians are making plans for Easter celebrations, another shot was fired across our bow by the animated television show South Park. Apparently Trey Parker and ... Read More

Song of the Day

Thursday April 13, 2006
The Blessing, done by John Waller (from according to John) and Mark Hall of Casting Crowns is a phenomenal song. If this tune doesn't get a ton of radio ... Read More

Introducing Eowyn

Thursday April 13, 2006
After meeting her and spending a lot of time with her and Russell, (her husband/manager) during GMA Week, I can honestly say that Eowyn is one independent artist you won't ... Read More

DIRECTV Celebrates Easter with Songs of Praise

Wednesday April 12, 2006
This Easter weekend DIRECTV is celebrating the holiday with an exclusive special titled Songs of Praise. Hosts Nicole C. Mullen and NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip will join Michael W. Smith, ... Read More

Momentum Awards

Tuesday April 11, 2006
Congrats to Kent Bottenfield - Male Vocalist of the Year and Jimmie Bratcher - Blues Artist of the Year. Other winners at the 1st Annual Momentum Awards, held March 25th ... Read More

2009's 40th Annual Dove Awards

Saturday April 8, 2006
The press conference announcing the nominees for the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards was held on February 20, 2009. The awards will be presented at the ceremony in Nashville on ... Read More

Sonicflood - Artist Profile

Thursday April 6, 2006
Sonicflood's complete discography with links to tab/chords, their official site and concert information.

Who Sings Blessed Be Your Name?

Tuesday April 4, 2006
Matt Redman, one of the most prolific songwriters of our generation, is the creative force behind "Blessed Be Your Name". He released it on Where Angels Fear to Tread in ... Read More

Yolanda Adams Profile

Monday April 3, 2006
Yolanda has touched audiences worldwide, and they in turn have made their impact upon her.

GMA Week - Day 3

Monday April 3, 2006
Monday's theme for GMA Week (at least for me) is old friends and new faces. It will be great to hang out with old friends like T-Bone, Heather Powers ... Read More

GMA Week - Day 2

Sunday April 2, 2006
Today will be a day of mixed music. From the rock sounds of newcomers Candlefuse to the hip-hop beats of Bobby Bishop to the piano-driven power of Andrew Phillip, ... Read More

Top 10 Christian Songbooks

Saturday April 1, 2006
While you can find tab and lyrics online frequently, it can take time and you may not find exactly what you're looking for. These are the ten best songbooks that ... Read More

GMA Week - Day 1

Saturday April 1, 2006
2006 brings us the 37th Annual GMA Awards, which comes at the end of 5 days of non-stop music, interviews, classes and events known as GMA Week. On the ... Read More

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