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Jars of Clay Helping to Provide Clean Water in Africa With "Good Monsters"
Jars of Clay is using the release of its new album as a means to provide clean water for Africans in need. The band hopes to raise at least $300,000 for clean water projects in Africa with the help of sales from its new CD, "Good Monsters."
Rocketown Records Signs Geoff Moore
Rocketown Records recently announced the signing of Christian singer-songwriter Geoff Moore. With 16 albums under his belt in a 22-year career, his first CD with the label, Speak to Me, is set to release April 3.
INO Records Signs Acoustic Duo Connersvine
Connersvine has an acoustic-driven rock sound and is comprised of Indianapolis Colts’ punter Hunter Smith and Chris Wilson. They feel that their purpose is to write songs as artists as well as songs that can be used by the Church for corporate worship.
Circleslide Named Top Contemporary Christian Band at Independent Music Awards
Centricity Records’ renowned rock group Circleslide was recently named the No. 1 Contemporary Christian Band at the Music Resource Group’s 4th annual Independent Music Awards.
VeggieTales and Friends Cruise 2007
Captain Bob the Tomato and First Mate Larry the Cucumber will set sail on Premier Christian Cruises this coming August. The VeggieTales and Friends Cruise 2007, will depart Tampa on August 9, 2007 for Cozumel, Mexico, and will return on August 13th.
TobyMac Goes Gold ... Twice in One Night!
TobyMac celebrated the RIAA Gold certification of his first two solo projects, “Momentum” (2001) and “Welcome to Diverse City” (2004) at BMI in Nashville in mid-December. With a new project, “Portable Sounds,” coming out on February 20, 2007, and dcTalk's "Jesus Freak 10th Anniversary Special Edition" just releasing on December 26, 2006, the timing couldn't be better.
Indelible Creative Group Signs Travis Cottrell
Indelible Creative Group has announced the addition of Travis Cottrell to its growing roster of artists. Cottrell is currently in the studio recording his debut project with the label, which is set to release on November 7, 2006.
Fellow Bands and Artists Say Goodbye to Audio Adrenaline
After 15-years of music and ministry, 2004 and 2006 GRAMMY Awards winning band, Audio Adrenaline, is calling it quits. Fellow bands and solo artists say goodbye and thanks in this farewell piece.
Marcus Cole Signs With PureSprings Gospel
Singer-songwriter Marcus Cole has been added to the PureSprings roster. This former member of Commissioned will be sharing the stage with CeCe Winans on several summer and fall tour dates.
World Vision Acknowledges the Work of Avalon
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.
"The Christian Music Makeover" Launches "Season One"
Cross Driven Records group Daniel's Window will undergo a complete makeover through a 6-month campaign courtesy of Daisy Rock Guitars, Dry Ice, MAC Cosmetics, Natural Physiques, Howard Publishing, Campus Life Magazine, Faith & Fitness, CMCentral.com, MerchPlaza and more.
The LeFevre Quartet's David Staton Releases Solo Single
David Staton, lead singer for the LeFevre Quartet, recently released “Godspeed” to Southern Gospel radio across the nation.
Pastor Paula White - No Compromise
Pastor Paula White isn’t confrontational, beating the world over the head with her bible, but she is very bold and vocal about her faith. She refuses to compromise her Savior in order to be found acceptable by the world at large.
Word Records and End of Spear Soundtrack
Nashville-based Word Records, one of the leading Christian music labels and a division of Warner Bros. Records, announced it will produce and distribute the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for End of the Spear.
Eric Dove Takes Time Off
Eric Dove, the baritone for the Dove Brothers, has decided to take some time off from the road.
Steven Curtis Chapman and Family Impacting Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims & Africa
Steven Curtis Chapman and his family have traveled thousands of miles on a mission: to find forever homes for orphans all around the world. In just the past few months, on behalf of their adoption foundation Shaohannah’s Hope, the Chapmans traveled to China, Uganda and El Salvador.
Spring Hill Worship Signs Carl Cartee
Carl Cartee, who has traveled for over a decade as a concert performer, worship leader and worship mentor, is slated to release his debut recording, Unfailing, with Spring Hill Worship in March
of 2006.
Kingsmen Announce Changes
Ray Reese, Kingsmen owner and manager, has announced that longtime baritone and musician, Tim Surrett, has resigned his position with the Kingsmen.
Petra's Live Recording of the Farewell Concert Set for Oct. 4th
The live recording of the farewell concert is set for Oct. 4 at the W in Franklin, Tennessee. The show will be taped for a later DVD release.
Newsboys Build Tent Village For Hurricane Katrina Relief Workers
The Grammy nominated rock band, newsboys, constructed 20 tents for the temporary housing of relief workers in the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged city of Gulfport, Mississippi, last week.
Hawk Nelson Prepares for Movie Debut in Yours, Mine & Ours
From NBC’s American Dreams portraying The Who to the silver screen with their cameo appearance in the upcoming Nickelodeon film Yours, Mine, & Ours, Hawk Nelson hit Hollywood big when they performed at the ROXY Theatre last Thursday.
The Swift Gets Ready for "Today"
Christian band, The Swift, is releasing a new CD called Today.
MercyMe Receives Emotional Letter From Solider in Iraq
MercyMe Receives Emotional Letter From Solider in Iraq Letter to Be Included In Special Gift Book this June
A'Postrophe Records Signs Rock Group Grand Prize
A’postrophe Records, launched by multi-platinum Word/Curb Records artist Jaci Velasquez, has announced the recent signing of rock group Grand Prize.
Third Day Performs Songs at the RNC and on the Tonight Show
Third Day performed at the Republican National Convention, on the Tonight Show and interviewed with morning radio shows live, all in only 36 hours!