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

Weekly Countdown - May 26, 2008

Monday May 26, 2008
Casting Crowns and Matthew West sit on top this Memorial Day weekend. They're joined by Third Day, Laura Story and Family Force 5, who all bring their latest to the ... Read More

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Steven Curtis Chapman and his Family

Thursday May 22, 2008
Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter, 5-year-old Maria, (family photo) died at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville after being accidently hit by a SUV in the driveway of the family's home. ... Read More

Introducing Francesca Battistelli

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Francesca Battistelli is the newest artist on the Fervent Records roster and this singer/songwriter has a voice with a capital V! Literally born into music with her parents both being ... Read More

Sandi Patty Revisits and Updates the 80's with Songs for the Journey

Tuesday May 20, 2008
Sandi Patty has been a mainstay in Christian music for the past 30 years, garnering her more awards than any other female Christian aritst. Songs for the Journey isn't really ... Read More

Summer Fun - Christian Music Festivals - June 2008

Tuesday May 20, 2008
Summertime... the kids are out of school and families all over America are planning vacations. In June 2008 there are 6 major Christian Music Festivals covering Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, ... Read More

Southern Gospel Legend Dottie Rambo

Monday May 19, 2008
Southern Gospel legend Dottie Rambo died on Mother's Day, when her tour bus ran off the highway and struck an embankment in Missouri. Dottie was on her way to North ... Read More

Indie Artist of the Week - Repentance

Monday May 19, 2008
The four Christian men from Kansas who make up Repentance strive to make music that allows listeners to see, hear, feel, and realize that God wants and loves them. They ... Read More

Phil Keaggy on Tour

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Phil Keaggy's 1978 acclaimed instrumental album, The Master and The Musician, he has been on the road on a tour that will ... Read More

2008 Diamond Awards

Wednesday May 14, 2008
The voting for the 2008 Top Ten Ballot for the Diamond Awards will end on May 17, 2008. To let your voices and choices be heard, go to the Diamond ... Read More

Weekly Top 10 for the Week Ending May 11, 2008

Monday May 12, 2008
Matthew West and Jeremy Camp took the top spots this week in the Weekly Top 10 with Jeremy also sitting at number 9 with a second song. Album cover courtesy ... Read More

Congrats to Steven Curtis Chapman

Monday May 12, 2008
Steven Curtis Chapman was inducted into the fourth class of the Music City Walk of Fame and received his commemorative sidewalk marker in the Hall of Fame Park in downtown ... Read More

Tyler's Ride Scene and Heard Songwriting Contest

Monday May 12, 2008
The Tyler's Ride Scene and Heard songwriting contest, sponsored by Paulist Productions, Yamaha and Indieheaven.com, is now taking submissions and is free to enter! The grand prize winner might have ... Read More

Congrats to Michael W. Smith

Monday May 12, 2008
GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith was honored with the Apostelos Christou Award for Distinguished Christian Leadership, April 19 in Los Angeles. King’s College and Seminary, founded and ... Read More

Honoring Mom - Christian Artists, Legends and Icons Share Their Moms

Thursday May 8, 2008
Moms don't get weekends off, sick time or vacation days and they work 24/7, 365 days a week. However, moms do get bonuses and one such bonus is Mother's Day. ... Read More

Kids in Christian Music - Youth Leading Youth

Wednesday May 7, 2008
In our culture there are plenty of young stars saturating the airwaves. Some of them do a great job of setting a good example for kids. Others behave like train ... Read More

BMI Christian Music Awards - 2008

Thursday May 1, 2008
BMI honored 2007's most played songs on Christian radio and TV during the annual Christian Music Awards. BMI VP Jody Williams, along with Senior Director Thomas Cain and Associate Director ... Read More

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