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"Born Again" Sells 45,311 Units Its First Week - The Biggest Release In Newsboys History
July 24, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

It's official! Born Again, the critically-acclaimed 15th studio project just released from Newsboys, is the biggest projec... [more...]

Esterlyn Releases Sophomore Project "Call Out" July 27
July 24, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Esterlyn, the unique four-piece worship band from Boise, Idaho, is set to release their new CD, titled Call Out, July 27th... [more...]

Steven Curtis Chapman To Sing National Anthem At Nascar's Brickyard 400 Live on ESPN
July 24, 2010
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Five-Time Grammy ® Award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Steven Curtis Chapman will kick off NASCAR's Brickyard ... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Gears Up For "We Cry Out: The Worship Project"
July 17, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

GRAMMY-nominated artist Jeremy Camp is preparing for the release of his sixth studio album, We Cry Out: The Worship Projec... [more...]

Audrey Assad's "The House You're Building" Earns Acclaim
July 17, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Audrey Assad's freshman release is proving to be a hit with critics as The House You're Building debuted at retailers nati... [more...]

NATALIE GRANT APPEARS ON SIRIUS XM RADIO
July 17, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Popular Christian recording artist Natalie Grant is focused on starting a love revolution. Natalie recently visited the b... [more...]

Abandon Kansas Takes Break From Studio For Summer Touring
July 10, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Although they are one of Alternative Press Magazine's "Bands You Need To Know in 2010" Abandon Kansas is already looking f... [more...]

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS With Vince Gill and Amy Grant
July 10, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

When the holiday season comes around, music superstars Amy Grant and Vince Gill will embark on their fifth Christmas tour.... [more...]

Building 429 Headlines 2nd Annual Summerfest Tour
July 10, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Back by popular demand, Building 429's Annual Summerfest Tour kicks off July 6 in Dodge City, Kansas with the support of C... [more...]

TobyMac Gives Back To Help Children In Need
July 03, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

TobyMac recently took a break from his highly energetic tour and Diverse City Band to spend some time with children diagno... [more...]

Addison Road’s Stories Stirs Enthusiastic Response from Critics and Fans
July 03, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

INO Records’ Dove nominated band Addison Road released their highly anticipated sophomore album Stories on June 22 and if ... [more...]

PAX217 Announces Reunion!
July 03, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Five years ago, Forefront Records rock band PAX217 called it quits and played their last show. This past Monday, the guys ... [more...]

VeggieTales and Nichole Nordeman Music Video
June 26, 2010
Who: Big Idea Entertainment announces the online music video premiere of “Beautiful For Me,” featured exclusively in ... [more...]

Steven Curtis Chapman and Family’s Extraordinary Tour "A Night With The Champions" Hits U.S. This Fall
June 26, 2010
Show Hope presents Steven Curtis Chapman and his family embarking on a new journey together this fall as they venture out ... [more...]

Tenth Avenue North Gears Up For Its "The Light Meets The Dark" Tour
June 26, 2010
Tenth Avenue North, the road steady, Dove Award-winning progressive pop band, is currently working its way through the sum... [more...]

Sanctus Real Vocalist Matt Hammitt Offers Personal Confession
June 18, 2010
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GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award winning Sanctus Real released its fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart, on Sparrow Reco... [more...]

Food For the Hungry Presents the “Summer Block Party” Tour Featuring 33Miles and Aaron Shust
June 18, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

33Miles and Aaron Shust are preparing to co-headline Food for the Hungry's "Summer Block Party Tour," a festival style con... [more...]

Rebecca St. James In New York For Fox News Channel's "Hannity"
June 18, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Popular Grammy Award winning Christian artist, Rebecca St. James is in New York for a live appearance Wednesday night (16t... [more...]

Addison Road Share Their Stories
June 12, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

It has been two years since Texas natives Addison Road made their debut with their self-titled record home of the hits "Al... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss Launch Know Hope Collective
June 12, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

After a three-year departure, Audio Adrenaline lead singer Mark Stuart and bassist Will McGinniss return with some of thei... [more...]

Switchfoot Announces Line-Up for Their 6th Annual Bro-Am
June 12, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

The 6th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am presented by Hurley (www.switchfoot.com/p/broam) will feature performances by Timmy Curra... [more...]

Newsboys "Born Again" Continues To Top The Charts
June 05, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Newsboys have done it yet again. Not only has the band's No. 1 single, "Born Again," continued to stay at the top of the C... [more...]

The Letter Black and Rapture Rucus Join P.O.D. For "San Diego Loves Haiti" Benefit Concert
June 05, 2010
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Next Saturday, June 12th, Tooth & Nail Records' The Letter Black and BEC Recordings/Parachute Music's Rapture Ruckus will ... [more...]

Jaci Velasquez and Salvador Unite for Nashville Flood Relief Benefit Concert
June 05, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

Christian music stars Jaci Velasquez and Salvador will unite for a flood relief benefit concert on Saturday, June 5th at t... [more...]

Britt Nicole Embarks On Seasonal Tours with Building 429, MIKESCHAIR and Hawk Nelson
May 29, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Sparrow Records’ rising female artist Britt Nicole will embark on several tours throughout the year, the first of which is... [more...]

Hearts Of Saints Offers FREE Download!
May 29, 2010
Hearts of Saints, the rock band that is quickly making a name for themselves across the country, is offering fans a free d... [more...]

Reunion Records Introduces New Artist Kerrie Roberts
May 29, 2010
Provident Label Group's Reunion Records introduces new artist Kerrie Roberts with a stunning debut at radio as 35 stations... [more...]

Brandon Heath & Jason Ingram Collect $61,857 For Nashville Flood Victims
May 22, 2010
Nashville native and award-winning singer/songwriter Brandon Heath with songwriter and “Producer of the Year” Jason Ingram... [more...]

Jaci Velasquez' Stellar Career Reaches Outer Space
May 22, 2010
The career of Jaci Velasquez, one of the world's most successful and beloved Christian/Latin/pop singers, has expanded bey... [more...]

Bidfire Givens Fans Chance To "Record A Song With Switchfoot"
May 22, 2010
SWITCHFOOT has teamed up with BIDFIRE (http://bidfire.com/), a competitive shopping site, to offer one lucky fan the ultim... [more...]

MercyMe's "The Generous Mr. Lovewell" Gives Band Highest Debut of Career
May 13, 2010
Last week, INO Records' multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe unleashed The Generous Mr. Lovewell, giving the band... [more...]

Audrey Assad Ascends With Debut Album "The House You're Building" on July 13th
May 13, 2010
Anticipated newcomer Audrey Assad recently signed with Sparrow Records and will release her debut album The House You're B... [more...]

World Vision and AEG Live Announce "Make A Difference Tour"
May 13, 2010
World Vision and AEG Live announce the "Make A Difference Tour 2010" featuring New York Times best-selling author Max Luca... [more...]

Skillet to Join Creed on “The 20-10 Tour"
May 08, 2010
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Skillet has just been confirmed as a special guest for select dates on Creed's "20-10 Tour" dates (specific Skillet dates ... [more...]

MercyMe Continues to Love Well, Serving at Rescue Missions
May 08, 2010
ccmmagazine.com

MercyMe continues to live out their message of "loving well" as they move forward in their journey across America, recentl... [more...]

Seabird Featured on TV Spots, Heads to Haiti
May 01, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Adding to an already impressive list of TV exposure that includes CBS' "Ghost Whisperer" and NBC's "Grey's Anatomy," Seabi... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Honored with Fourth RIAA Gold Album
May 01, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

BEC Recordings' artist Jeremy Camp was awarded his fourth RIAA Gold Certified album for Beyond Measure last week in Nashvi... [more...]

5 Time Grammy® winner TOBYMAC starts clothing line to honor Moms
May 01, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Some guys give flowers and some give cards, but when you really want to get creative you start a clothing line for your wi... [more...]

Casting Crowns Named GMA Artist Of The Year
April 24, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

With winners announced last night for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards, Casting Crowns nabbed the evening's highest honor, ... [more...]

America's Got Talent Finalists The Voices Of Glory Poised To Make Big Splash With Summer Debut
April 24, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Hot off their trail-blazing run during the 2009 season of NBC's America's Got Talent, http://tinyurl.com/VOGNBCClip ... [more...]

BMI Christian Music Awards Honor The Genre's Most-Played Songs
April 24, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Leading U.S. music rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's m... [more...]

MercyMe And Others 'Love Well' All Across The U.S.
April 17, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

On May 4th, the multi-platinum selling, Grammy®-nominated & American Music Award winning band MercyMe will release "The Ge... [more...]

Third Day Notches Eighth Career RIAA Gold Certification For "Live Revelations"
April 17, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

The honors and awards for Third Day's Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage keep flowing in, as the live concer... [more...]

GMA Announces More Key Performances For 41st Annual Dove Awards
April 17, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

As the biggest night in gospel/Christian music approaches, more high-profile performances continue to be added to the line... [more...]

MORE THAN 400,000 ATTEND RECORD-BREAKING WINTER JAM 2010 TOUR SPECTACULAR
April 10, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, has concluded its 15th year with record-breaking a... [more...]

HAWK NELSON INVITES FANS TO LIVE LIFE LOUD ON THEIR HEADLINE TOUR
April 10, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Encouraging fans to “Live Life Loud,” Hawk Nelson is ready to introduce their headline tour that begins April 16, 2010 in ... [more...]

Skillet's "Awake and Alive" Video Set To Debut
April 10, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Though Skillet's currently busy on tour alongside TobyMac, the modern rock band still had time to shoot a brand new video ... [more...]

Centricity Music and EMI CMG Distribution Begin New Agreement
April 03, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

EMI CMG, which earlier this year entered into an agreement with Centricity Music in January, is now soliciting and process... [more...]

CROWDER’S FANTASTICAL CHURCH MUSIC CONFERENCE COMING TO BAYLOR UNIVERSITY THIS FALL
April 03, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Premier Productions, America’s leading producer of Christian themed events, will present a groundbreaking fall conference,... [more...]

Newsboys Upcoming CD Has A New Street Date
April 03, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Born Again, the highly anticipated new recording from newsboys, has a new street date. Originally scheduled for a June 8th... [more...]

Superchick Download Coming To Rock Band
March 27, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Superchick is coming to Rock Band. Check out the band's announcement... Stand In The Rain + Rock Band = AWESOME Hey... [more...]

EVERLIFE'S POWERFUL NEW VIDEO
March 27, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Sister rock trio Everlife released a brand new video called "What's Beautiful" available at Ransom.tv, which finds the lad... [more...]

DELIRIOUS ANNOUNCES FAREWELL CD AND DVD
March 27, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Though Delirious said farewell to fans all across the globe on an extensive farewell tour, its final show of all time took... [more...]

Remixes On The Road
March 20, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Superchick is celebrating spring with the release of its upcoming remix record Reinvention, accompanied by a jam packed co... [more...]

All Star Soundtrack
March 20, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Come March 30, the double disc, 23-track compilation Letters to God: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack hits stores on Bon... [more...]

Flyleaf Garners Mainstream Rock Chart Success
March 20, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

For the first time in its career thus far, Flyleaf landed at #3 on Billboard's Modern Rock radio charts with the explosive... [more...]

SWITCHFOOT PERFORMS ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO” MARCH 17th
March 13, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

SWITCHFOOT will appear on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Wednesday, March 17th, performing “Mess of Me,” which is cur... [more...]

NEWSBOYS HEADLINE FREE CONCERT TO BENEFIT HAITI ON MARCH 15TH
March 13, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Watch out, Ft. Lauderdale, because on Monday, March 15th the city is going to be rocking - REACH 2010 is coming to town! R... [more...]

TENTH AVENUE NORTH DELIVERS SECOND ALBUM ‘THE LIGHT MEETS THE DARK’ ON MAY 11
March 13, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Rarely has a new band delivered an album with more emotional punch than Tenth Avenue North’s 2008 debut Over and Underneat... [more...]

FREE JENNIFER KNAPP SNEAK PEAK
March 06, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

Fans who've been waiting seven years to score a Jennifer Knapp track don't need to wait another moment to own a new tune. ... [more...]

LIFE & FAITH EVENTS CEMENTED
March 06, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

One of the most varied and prominent performance line-ups hits the three city Life & Faith Tour featuring Amy Grant, Mercy... [more...]

JULIANA THEORY REUNITES AND SAYS FAREWELL
March 06, 2010
CCMMAGAZINE.COM

One of Tooth & Nail's most treasured acts of all time The Juliana Theory is getting back together for a reunion tour that ... [more...]

SATELLITES & SIRENS PREPARING FOR 35-CITY “BLOOD, SWEAT, & ROCK N ROLL” TOUR WITH DISCIPLE AND DECYFER DOWN
February 27, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Satellites & Sirens, the latest rock addition to the Word Records family, is preparing for an extensive tour with Disciple... [more...]

SUPERCHICK SISTERS TRAVEL TO UGANDA WITH COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
February 27, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Sisters Tricia Baumhardt and Melissa Brock of Superchick share some love with their Compassion International sponsored chi... [more...]

MANDISA TO APPEAR ON “EXTRA LIFECHANGERS” WITH STAR JONES THIS WEEKEND
February 27, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Mandisa and Star Jones will be featured on this weekend’s “Extra Lifechangers” segment chronicling their weight loss, exer... [more...]

41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations Announced
February 20, 2010
CMSpin

Artist of the Year Nominees are Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Mary Mary, Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli, Skillet and Jason... [more...]

Michael W. Smith Gathers Nashville Artists For Haiti Charity Single "Come Together Now"
February 20, 2010
Provident Label Group

Artistic communities around the world continue to come together in efforts to aid the island nation of Haiti after the dev... [more...]

TobyMac's "Tonight" Debuts At #6 On Billboard Top 200
February 20, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

With three consecutive RIAA Gold records, multiple GRAMMY® and Dove Award wins, sell out tours and non-stop radio hits, To... [more...]

TobyMac's "Tonight" Earns Critical Raves
February 13, 2010
The M Collective

*Forefront Record’s multi-platinum, five-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 2010 nominee TobyMac has just released his fourth s... [more...]

MERCYME ENCOURAGES “ALL OF CREATION” TO ‘LOVE WELL’
February 13, 2010
The M Collective

Multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe is encouraging “All Of Creation” to “love well” with their upcoming studio a... [more...]

Point of Grace & Mark Schultz Haiti Relief Benefit Concert Raises Over $50,000
February 13, 2010
Word Records

Saturday’s Haiti Relief Concert starring co-host Point of Grace and Mark Schultz raised over $50,000 to aid the earthquake... [more...]

Jennifer Knapp Returns in 2010
February 06, 2010
Kerri Brusca Marketing and Media

Grammy nominated, Dove Award winning Jennifer Knapp returns from a seven year hiatus with a new album, Letting Go (Graylin... [more...]

Lifehouse Returns With "Smoke & Mirrors"
February 06, 2010
Andy Argyrakis

The fifth studio album from modern rock band Lifehouse will hit streets March 2 under the moniker Smoke & Mirrors (Geffen)... [more...]

Grammys Go Gospel
February 06, 2010
Andy Argyrakis

In addition to honoring all the major mainstream music genres, the 52nd annual GRAMMY Awards also unveiled trophies in sev... [more...]

Mark Schultz Announces Alaskan Cruise
January 30, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Dove award-winning singer/songwriter Mark Schultz is proud to announce his first-ever Alaskan cruise, along with special g... [more...]

Starfield Readies The Saving One
January 30, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Sparrow Records award-winning modern worship band Starfield readies the release of its latest studio project, The Saving O... [more...]

Sidewalk Prophets Announce Partnership with American Bible Society
January 30, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Fervent Records’ recording artist Sidewalk Prophets and the nation’s largest Bible ministry, the American Bible Society (A... [more...]

Skillet and Toby Mac Bring The Awake Tonight Tour
January 23, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

In what many are already calling one of the best line up’s in the history of Christian touring, two of the industry’s bigg... [more...]

GMC Produces Haiti Benefit Video
January 23, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The directive - in the form of emails, text messages and word of mouth - was urgent: to spread the word about a live recor... [more...]

Winter Jam Setting Attendance Records
January 23, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Following the first six dates, Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular, has kicked-off... [more...]

Rebecca St. James to Speak On Pro-Life Issues
January 16, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Rebecca St. James is adding her voice and national media presence to those speaking out in favor of January’s recognition... [more...]

Remedy Drive Set to Tour With MercyMe
January 16, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Dove Award-nominated rock band Remedy Drive is gearing up for a busy spring with a slot on the popular Rock and Worship Ro... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Announces Spring Tour Dates with Adie
January 16, 2010
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On the heels of the successful headline tour last fall, GRAMMY-nominated artist Jeremy Camp is kicking off 2010 to reach l... [more...]

The Christian Music Hall of Fame Announces 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
January 09, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

For the fourth consecutive year, the Christian Music Hall of Fame has announced their inductees into the Hall of Fame. Th... [more...]

There Could Never Be A More Beautiful Year For Jonny Diaz
January 09, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

There's no question that 2009 was an exciting year for singer and songwriter Jonny Diaz. From his anthemic radio song "Mor... [more...]

Anthony Evans New CD Drops January 26th
January 09, 2010
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Anthony Evans is ready to let down his guard. Even though he's always been known an open and honest performer, this time a... [more...]

Matthew West's "The Motions" Is The Most Played Christian Song of 2009
December 29, 2009
Savvy Media

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matthew West’s GRAMMY Award nominated song “The Motions” topped the 2009 Billboard Hot Christi... [more...]

GMA Announces Hosts and Performers for 41st Annual Dove Awards
December 29, 2009
GMA

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) officially announces its initial hosts, appearances and plans for its 41st Annual GMA D... [more...]

CASTING CROWNS CERTIFIES RIAA GOLD IN FOUR WEEKS WITH NEW ALBUM UNTIL THE WHOLE WORLD HEARS
December 28, 2009
Provident Media Group

Today, the blockbuster fourth studio album, Until The Whole World Hears from GRAMMY, AMA and five-time Dove Award-winning ... [more...]

TOBYMAC IS SET TO RELEASE “TONIGHT” ON FEBRUARY 9th
December 12, 2009
Jesusfreakhideout.com

With three back-to-back RIAA Gold-certified records under his belt, five GRAMMY® Awards, and now his fourth solo GRAMMY® n... [more...]

SARAH’S CHOICE-- FILM PROVIDES SPECIAL 'HEARTWARMING' FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON!
December 12, 2009
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Sarah’s Choice (Pure Flix Entertainment) is more than a showcase film for Grammy winning Christian singer Rebecca St. Jame... [more...]

Flyleaf Set to Tour With Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace
December 12, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Three Days Grace will begin a co-headline tour with Breaking Benjamin in Peoria, IL on January 15th at the Peoria Civic Ce... [more...]

TODD AGNEW ANNOUNCES “DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?” CHRISTMAS TOUR
December 05, 2009
Jesusfreakhideout.com

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Todd Agnew is partnering with Rush of Fools and Meredith Andrews for the “Do You Se... [more...]

Delirious Farewell Concert to Be Broadcast
December 05, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The UK-based, RIAA Certified Gold-selling, GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award winning band Delirious? played its final, farew... [more...]

Switchfoot Announces Tour Dates
December 05, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The band is currently on tour in support of their seventh studio album, Hello Hurricane. Dates have been selling out f... [more...]

Casting Crowns Sets Sales Record
November 28, 2009
Provident Label Group

(Nashville, TN) November 25, 2009 – GRAMMY, AMA and five-time Dove Award-winning “Group of the Year,” Casting Crowns (Beac... [more...]

Seabird Featured on Grey's Anatomy
November 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Cincinnati pop-rock band Seabird’s “Joy to the World” was featured on last week's episode of the ABC award-winning series,... [more...]

Relient K Launch Out on Winter Wonder Slam Tour
November 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Relient K embarked last weekend on the Winder Wonder Slam tour with Christian hip hop legend and label owner Toby Mac. The... [more...]

GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 21, 2009
NEWS SOURCE: GMA

November 19, 2009 (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Nov.19, 2009 - The Gospel Music Association officially announces its calendar of e... [more...]

Skillet's Comatose Goes Gold
November 21, 2009
reported by Lindsay Williams

As their “AWAKE & ALIVE” tour packs houses across the U.S., Atlantic/Ardent/INO rockers SKILLET’s 2006 release, “COMATOSE,... [more...]

MIKESCHAIR Releases First Music Video For Current Radio Single "Let The Waters Rise"
November 14, 2009
Vining Media

(Nashville, TN) - Even though Curb Records' MIKESCHAIR is thrilled to officially release their first-ever music video, "Le... [more...]

KJ-52 And Group 1 Crew To Co-Headline Modern Day Heroes Tour
November 14, 2009
Jesusfreakhideout.com

KJ-52 and Group 1 Crew announce their co-headlining tour the MODERN DAY HEROES TOUR, which will kick off in February 2010.... [more...]

BLUETREE LAUNCHES STANDOUT INTERNATIONAL
November 14, 2009
New Charity Aims To End Child Sex Exploitation

NEWS SOURCE: Hoganson Media (Nashville, TN) November 11, 2009 – Belfast, Ireland-based modern worship band Bluetree, ... [more...]

JIMMY NEEDHAM IN THE STUDIO FOR APRIL 2010 RELEASE
November 07, 2009
Savvy Media

Jimmy Needham and band have been gathering at Ronnie's Place Studio in Nashville, Tenn. to begin work on his third Inpop R... [more...]

Steven Curtis Chapman's New Album Is Earning Rave Reviews
November 07, 2009
The M Collective

Critics nationwide are showing overwhelming support for Beauty Will Rise, the latest from multi-platinum selling artist St... [more...]

TFK Places Two Songs on Carrie Underwood's iTunes Playlist
November 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Carrie Underwood gives props to two tracks from TFK's newest album "Welcome To The Masquerade" in her iTunes Celebrity Pla... [more...]

WINTER JAM 2010 TOUR SPECTACULAR FEATURES THIRD DAY, NEWSBOYS, NEWSONG, TENTH AVENUE NORTH, FIREFLIGHT AND SPEAKER TONY NOLAN
October 31, 2009
Turning Point Media

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular, will hit 44 cities beginnin... [more...]

Downhere Sweeps Covenant Awards
October 31, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The critically-acclaimed pop/rock band, Downhere, took home an impressive NINE 2009 Covenant Awards during the 31st Gospel... [more...]

TFK Hires New Booking Agency and Street Team
October 31, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Last month, Thousand Foot Krutch released their fifth studio album “Welcome To The Masquerade” to resounding media and fan... [more...]

NEWSONG LAUNCHES GIVE YOURSELF AWAY ON BAND’S NEW EMI CMG-DISTRIBUTED LABEL
October 24, 2009
Turning Point Media

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Give Yourself Away, the 18th recording from GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, is slated to bow November 24 on the... [more...]

SANCTUS REAL’S FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM RELEASES MARCH 9, 2010
October 24, 2009
Hoganson Media

Nashville, Tenn., October 23, 2009 – Award-winning band Sanctus Real gives fans an early preview of its upcoming, fifth st... [more...]

AYIESHA WOODS TO JOIN NATALIE GRANT ON "BELIEVE" CHRISTMAS TOUR
October 24, 2009
Source: JesusFreakHideout

(Nashville, Tenn.) October 23rd, 2009 – With her first-ever holiday offering Christmas Like This releasing November 10th, ... [more...]

Relient K Hits Billboard Chart at #15
October 17, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The latest from the GRAMMY ® nominated Relient K, Forget and Not Slow Down, has proven to be a fan favorite landing in No.... [more...]

Seventh Day Slumber Update
October 17, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

This year has been a year of firsts for Seventh Day Slumber as they released their worship-oriented project "Take Everythi... [more...]

Stellar Kart Signs with INO Records
October 17, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Award-winning pop-rock outfit Stellar Kart has landed a new home with Nashville-based label, INO Records. The band will re... [more...]

Relient K Releases New Album to Great Acclaim
October 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Relient K delivered Forget And Not Slow Down this Tuesday, the first project since taking helm of their newly revived reco... [more...]

Shane and Shane Announce 7th Studio Album, "Everything is Different"
October 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Celebrated acoustic duo Shane & Shane releases its seventh career studio project, Everything Is Different, Nov. 3, 2009. T... [more...]

Sara Groves Preps "Fireflies and Songs"
October 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

As one of the industry’s most prolific and most–celebrated artists, Sara Groves will deliver her most personal recording y... [more...]

David Crowder Band Experiences Highest Sales Yet
October 02, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

David Crowder*Band’s latest, Church Music, has proven to be a fan favorite raking in over 35,000 units the first week garn... [more...]

Matthew West Readies The Motions Tour
October 02, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Award-winning artist Matthew West announces the kick-off of “The Motions Tour,” launching next month and running through e... [more...]

Katinas Develop "Hope for Samoa" Benefit
October 02, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The effects of the 8.2 magnitude earthquake and resultant walls of 15-20 foot high tsunami waves that ravaged Samoa this p... [more...]

KJ-52's "Five-Two Television" In Stores
September 26, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

This week, hip-hop extraordinaire, KJ-52, released his newest adventure, "Five-Two Television," on BEC Recordings. This b... [more...]

FFH Prep First Album in Three Years
September 26, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Best-selling pop group FFH rallies for the release of its first new record in three years, Wide Open Spaces. The album’s d... [more...]

Third Day Enters Georgia Hall of Fame
September 26, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning rock band Third Day took its place alongside other Peach State music legends on Saturday, ... [more...]

Hawk Nelson Release New Video on MySpace
September 19, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Today the pop rock foursome, Hawk Nelson, premieres their debut single music video from forthcoming album LIVE LIFE LOUD o... [more...]

Avalon Releases "Reborn" This Week
September 19, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Avalon, one of Christian music's premier and award-winning vocal groups, released their 14th project, Reborn, on Sept. 15t... [more...]

Natalie Grant Honored for Career Milestones
September 19, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GMA’s reigning four-time Female Vocalist of the Year and Gold-selling Curb recording artist, Natalie Grant, was recently h... [more...]

Skillet Enjoying All Sorts of Media Placements
September 12, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

*With sales approaching 100k after just 2 weeks of their latest release, AWAKE (Atlantic/Ardent/INO), SKIILLET is getting ... [more...]

Regie Hamm Garners Hit Song for David Cook, Signs With Tate Music Group
September 12, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Hit singer/songwriter/producer Regie Hamm scored his biggest hit in 2009 with the solo-written, 16-week No. 1 song "Time o... [more...]

Starfield Announces "Reign in Me" tour
September 12, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Sparrow Records award-winning Canadian modern rock band Starfield sets out this month on its fall 2009 “Reign In Us” tour,... [more...]

Skillet Hits Billboard Charts at #2
September 05, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

“AWAKE,” the acclaimed new album from Atlantic/Ardent/INO recording group Skillet, has made a blockbuster chart debut, ent... [more...]

Third Day Garner 27th #1 Hit
September 05, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning rock band Third Day celebrates its 27th No. 1 radio single with “Born Again” reaching the p... [more...]

Tenth Avenue North Announces Fall Tour
September 05, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Tenth Avenue North, the reigning GMA Dove Awards New Artist of the Year, hits another milestone in a soaring career by lau... [more...]

New Skillet Album Garners Accolades
August 29, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

*As their new album “AWAKE” (Atlantic/Ardent/INO) hits stores and digital domains all over the nation this week, SKILLET i... [more...]

BarlowGirl Releases Fall Tour Dates
August 29, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Following the release of their new CD Love & War on September 8, 2009, BarlowGirl will be taking their new music to the fa... [more...]

Thousand Foot Krutch Prep Sports Anthems
August 29, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

As ambassadors from the rock world to sports arenas across the nation, rockers Thousand Foot Krutch pumped up NFL fans thi... [more...]

Rebecca St. James Starts Euro Tour
August 22, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Rebecca St. James crosses the Atlantic this week for a lightning round tour of major concert stagings in Europe. Cente... [more...]

Britt Nicole Debuts at Top of Billboard Christian Charts
August 22, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Sparrow recording artist Britt Nicole debuts at No. 1 this week on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart with he... [more...]

Casting Crowns Announce Tour with Matt Redman
August 22, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum artist Casting Crowns will hit 41 cities this fall on its headlining “Until The Whole World... [more...]

"Beauty Will Rise" is Next Album From Steven Curtis Chapman
August 15, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Steven Curtis Chapman has announced plans to release Beauty Will R... [more...]

Francesca Battistelli to Appear on Silver Screen
August 15, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Fervent/Reprise Records singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli continues to make significant headway with her acclaimed d... [more...]

MercyMe Posts Update on Fort Wayne Accident
August 15, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

August 12, 2009 Late last night MercyMe posted an updated statement about the accident their bus was involved in this ... [more...]

KJ-52 Prepares Versatile Album, "Five Two Television"
August 08, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Veteran, extraordinaire, Christian hip-hop pioneer all describe BEC Recordings' KJ-52 as he ventures into more uncharted t... [more...]

Phillips, Craig and Dean Releases "Fearless"
August 08, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

It's a good week to be Phillips, Craig and Dean! Their latest recording Fearless (INO Records) became available on Tuesday... [more...]

BarlowGirl Moves Up Release Date of Love and War
August 08, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Million-selling and ten-time Dove nominated, BarlowGirl, has received overwhelming fan support for their new project, Love... [more...]

Ruth Set to Release New Covers EP
August 01, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Last fall heartfelt rockers Ruth released a successful sophomore album, "Anorak," which garnered the band such praise as "... [more...]

Leeland and Brandon Heath Ready to Tour Together
August 01, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Grammy® nominee and GMA Dove Award winning Male Vocalist of theYear, Brandon Heath and Grammy®-nominated progressive rock ... [more...]

Hawk Nelson Unveils Track Listing for "Live Life Loud"
August 01, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

"Live Life Loud is really about encouraging our fans to do just that. To live your life loud, to embrace all that life bri... [more...]

PureNRG Hits Billboard Top 20 With Debut
July 25, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

pureNRG’s eagerly awaited new CD, The Real Thing, has hit the highest mark in the group’s three-year career for first week... [more...]

David Crowder Band Set to Release "Church Music"
July 25, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GMA Dove winners and former MSN “Artist of the Year” David Crowder*Band will release their fifth studio album, Church Musi... [more...]

TFK Forced to Cancel Creation NW Festival Appearance
July 25, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Tooth & Nail Records' Thousand Foot Krutch sadly announces that they will not be performing at Creation Northwest this Fri... [more...]

Brandon Heath and Leeland Announce Fall Tour
July 18, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Grammy® nominee and GMA Dove Award winning Male Vocalist of the Year, Brandon Heath and Grammy®-nominated progressive rock... [more...]

Todd Agnew Announces New Album, Single
July 18, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Inspired by recent life changes and learning experiences, Todd Agnew will release his fifth studio project Need Oct. 6 on ... [more...]

Skillet Announces New 50 City Fall Tour
July 18, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

As they prepare for the August 25th release of their already-critically acclaimed CD “AWAKE” (Atlantic/Ardent/INO), the GR... [more...]

Mark Schultz to Tour With Point of Grace this Fall
July 04, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Platinum-selling and Dove award-winning artists Mark Schultz and Point Of Grace will be hitting the road together for the ... [more...]

Tenth Avenue North Releases New Video
July 04, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Tenth Avenue North, recently named “New Artist of the Year” at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards, has collaborated with the ... [more...]

Camp Electric Has Record Attendance
July 04, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Camp Electric’s cool summertime ‘all access’ invitation for young musicians, ages 13-18 to ‘come rock’ in Nashville this w... [more...]

Newsboys Featured Deal of the Day at Amazon
June 27, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DEAL OF THE DAY AT AMAZON.COM! NEWSBOYS' LATEST RELEASE, IN THE HANDS OF GOD, FEATURING THE NO. 1 RA... [more...]

Jars of Clay Release "Two Hands" Video
June 27, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The multi-Platinum and three-time GRAMMY Award-winning band Jars of Clay premiered its “Two Hands” music video yesterday o... [more...]

GMA's Immerse Event Announces Over 20 Artists Involved
June 27, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

More than 20 artists have already confirmed to participate in IMMERSE, a four-day event presented by the Gospel Music Asso... [more...]

Fee Releasing "Hope Rising" on October 6
June 20, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

After a stellar debut, Fee is prepping to release their sophomore album titled Hope Rising with the first single “Glory to... [more...]

Matt Maher Releases Alive Again on July 3
June 20, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Worship artist and renowned songwriter Matt Maher, whose breakout composition, “Your Grace is Enough” appeared on his 2008... [more...]

Steven Curtis Chapman Fans Create Father's Day Video
June 20, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

**Steven Curtis Chapman fans displayed “a father’s love” for their children in a special Father’s Day video tribute that f... [more...]

Christy Nockels Debuts in Top Five on Christian Soundscan
June 13, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

**Formerly known as the female half of the popular duo Watermark, Christy Nockels solo debut with sixstepsrecord’s Life Li... [more...]

Gospel Dream Starts This Month on GMC
June 13, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Gospel Music Channel (http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com) announced its line-up of celebrity judges and hosts for the fourt... [more...]

Matt Brouwer to Repackage Where's Our Revolution
June 13, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Black Shoe Records/Indie Extreme recording artist, Matt Brouwer has signed a distribution deal to repackage and distribute... [more...]

Chris Sligh Pens New #1 Hit for Rascal Flatts
June 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

An enthusiastic crowd invaded Cabana on Tuesday, June 2 to celebrate Rascal Flatts’ chart-topper, “Here Comes Goodbye.” Co... [more...]

dPulse Recordings to Release New Kevin Max
June 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

dPulse Recordings has announced that long-time digital distribution partner INgrooves will handle both the digital and phy... [more...]

Matt Maher's Music Makes it To Outer Space
June 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader Matt Maher received an out-of-this-world honor when his album Empty & Beautiful (4/8/08) ... [more...]

Newsboys Receive Critical Praise
May 30, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

"...Boasts some of their most contagious and memorably fresh melodies to date... In the Hands of God makes a fitting trans... [more...]

Rock & Worship Roadshow Draws 170,000 Fans
May 30, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The all-star lineup on The Rock & Worship Roadshow recently wrapped having stationed in 20 cities before a total of 170,00... [more...]

Ayiesha Woods Hits the Movies
May 30, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GRAMMY- nominated singer Ayiesha Woods’ hit song “Happy” will be used in the movie My Life In Ruins, which begins showing ... [more...]

CCM Magazine Unveils Reader's Choice Winners
May 23, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

CCMmagazine.com readers named Jeremy Camp their favorite artist and Family Force 5 their favorite band in the 2009 Readers... [more...]

Multiple Artists Contribute to Glory Revealed II
May 23, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

As a follow-up to their multiple Dove Award-winning 2007 release Glory Revealed: The Word of God in Worship, project visio... [more...]

Bluetree's "God of This City" Receives Boost from AI's Kris Allen
May 23, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Belfast, Ireland-based modern worship band Bluetree, whose acclaimed album, God Of This City, has become one the best sell... [more...]

Newsboys Street at #1
May 16, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

newsboys debuted at No. 1 this week on the SoundScan Christian Albums chart with its fourteenth studio release, In The Han... [more...]

Youth Specialties and FM Static Team Up
May 16, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Following in the footsteps of their conceptual album "Dear Diary" from FM Static, the band has teamed up with Youth Specia... [more...]

Third Day Sells Out One Third of Tour
May 16, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band Third Day just wrapped the “Revelation Tour” which is among its most succ... [more...]

Philip LaRue Continues Buzz
May 02, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

BEC Recordings' newest shining star continues to break ground as a solo artist with the release of his debut on April 7th.... [more...]

Chapman Family Receives Award for Orphan Work
May 02, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman have been recognized by the renown organization, Children's Hunger Fund (CHF), for the... [more...]

The Music Boat 2009 Sets Sail Next Week
May 02, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The Monarch of the Seas is preparing to take 2,500 passengers on a music-filled vacation in the Caribbean. The Music Boat ... [more...]

Jars of Clay Honored at Dove Awards
April 27, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Jars of Clay, who launched its 10th project The Long Fall Back To Earth on Tuesday and performed at a fundraiser for the A... [more...]

Michael W. Smith Recognized at Dove Awards
April 27, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Industry leader Michael W. Smith, was honored last night at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards not only with two trophies rec... [more...]

Dove Awards Announce Winners
April 27, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Dove Awards were handed out last night in Nashville for the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards with singer/songwriter Brandon Hea... [more...]

Newsboys Claim 25th #1 Radio Hit
April 18, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Legendary, best-selling pop-rock band newsboys captured its 25th radio hit this week with “In The Hands of God,” according... [more...]

Third Day to Play Nashville4Africa Benefit
April 18, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock act Third Day will join an all-star cast of recording artists from all across ... [more...]

Dove Awards Add More Performers
April 18, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Today, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced more artists who have confirmed to perform on the Dove Awards (www.Dov... [more...]

Phillip LaRue's Debut Dropped This Week
April 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

As an artist that has already been pegged as one to watch in 2009, Phillip LaRue joyfully released his BEC Recordings solo... [more...]

Tangle.com Announces Super Dove Fan Experience
April 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) and tangle.com have created a first-ever, unique partnership to launch the Doves Super Fan ... [more...]

Matthew West Launches "The Motions" Campaign
April 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Celebrated singer/songwriter Matthew West has initiated a national campaign around his song “The Motions.” West’s current... [more...]

Everyday Sunday Announces New Upcoming Album
April 04, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Everyday Sunday returns with its second Inpop Records release, Best Night of Our Lives, June 16, 2009. Produced by Mark Le... [more...]

Superchick Readies Hey Hey Tour
April 04, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Superchick heads out early next month on its spring 2009 “Hey! Hey! (That’s Freedom You Hear)” tour, visiting nine states ... [more...]

Francesca Battistelli Hits #1 on Four Radio Charts
April 04, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On the heels of five Dove Award nominations, recent music features on AOL Music's homepage, ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home ... [more...]

Needtobreathe Announces New Member, Album
March 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Atlantic/Word rock group NEEDTOBREATHE’s highly anticipated third studio album, The Outsiders, is set to release this comi... [more...]

Kevin Max Announces Another Child
March 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Kevin Max's wife Amanda has given birth to their third child, Knightly Christobal Max, who came into the world at 9:23 p.m... [more...]

Rush of Fools Hit Mainstream Charts
March 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

One of Christian music’s most popular bands, Rush Of Fools, has broken the Top Ten on Billboard’s mainstream AC chart this... [more...]

Big Daddy Weave Launch Spring Tour
March 21, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Big Daddy Weave is currently traversing the nation on its “What Life Would Be Like Tour,” a continuance of last fall’s suc... [more...]

Rebecca St. James Wins Shuler Award
March 21, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Grammy Award winning Christian recording artist, Rebecca St. James was this weekend named the recipient of the 2009 Arvell... [more...]

Toby Mac Heads to Camp Electric
March 21, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Move over Jack Black! Take a seat School of Rock junkies! Summer ’09 in Nashville will roll-out the real life 'reality' se... [more...]

Michael Tait Signs Up To Front Newsboys
March 14, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

After 22 years and more than 2000 shows, newsboys frontman Peter Furler will no longer front the band in concert. Michael ... [more...]

Buzz Growing for Mandisa
March 14, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

**As she nears the release of her sophomore project FREEDOM, the buzz is brewing far and wide for American Idol Season 5 f... [more...]

Sarah Reeves Readies Upcoming Debut Disc for Sparrow
March 14, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

New Sparrow Records artist, 19-year-old Alabama native Sarah Reeves will release her debut Sweet, Sweet Sound on April 21.... [more...]

Sonicflood Teams with Energy Drink
March 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

1in3Trinity, a Faith-inspired company of lifestyle products, is proud to announce that it has signed worship band SONICFLO... [more...]

SHE Conferences Unveiled with Rebecca St. James
March 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Finally—something mothers and their teenage daughters can agree on! By the droves nationally, they’re finding this new fo... [more...]

Superchick Track Chosen for "Running In Heels" TV Show
March 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Superchick's song "So Beautiful," from its GRAMMY nominated album Rock What You Got, has been selected as the theme song f... [more...]

"In The Hands of God" Coming From Newsboys
February 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Legendary, best-selling pop-rock band newsboys prepares for the release of its fourteenth studio project, In The Hands of ... [more...]

Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman Team Up for Spring Tour
February 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Following a successful run of 2008 fall dates which included multiple sold-out performances, GRAMMY® award-winning and mul... [more...]

Skillet Partners with Disciple, Decyfer Down for Spring Tour
February 28, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On April 2nd, two time GRAMMY®-nominated band Skillet will launch the second leg of their “COMATOSE” tour in follow up to ... [more...]

Dove Award Nominations are Announced
February 21, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Fireflight, Marvin Sapp, Third Day, TobyMac and Chris Tomlin have been nominated by... [more...]

Rush of Fools Experiencing Mainstream Success with "Never Far Away"
February 21, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Rush Of Fools is enjoying great success in the mainstream market with their self-penned duet with Jim Brickman, “Never Far... [more...]

Mat Kearney Announces "City of Black & White"
February 21, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Mat Kearney is set to release his new album, City of Black & White, on May 19 on Aw... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Launches Speaking Louder Ministries
February 14, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Staying true to his heart and passion with the recent release, "Speaking Louder Than Before," BEC Recordings Artist Jeremy... [more...]

Jars of Clay Set to Release "The Long Fall Back to Earth"
February 14, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Acclaimed rock band Jars of Clay, known for its ground-breaking, intelligent music and humanitarian work worldwide, artful... [more...]

TobyMac Wins First Solo Grammy
February 14, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Last Sunday at the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards, The Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album honor went to the Gospel Music Associatio... [more...]

Phil Stacey Signs With Reunion Records
February 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Phil Stacey, American Idol Season 6 finalist, announced his partnership with Reunion Records, a division of Provident Labe... [more...]

Buzz Growing for Phillip LaRue's Solo Debut
February 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Anxiously ready to release his solo debut, Phillip LaRue and BEC Recordings announces the April 7, 2009 street date for th... [more...]

Chris Tomlin Experiences Wild Success on Live Tour
February 07, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Three-time GRAMMY® nominee Chris Tomlin recently kicked off his “HELLO LOVE TOUR” in a big way, performing to over 40,000 ... [more...]

Natalie Grant Headlining 2nd Annual Home Foundation Show
January 31, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GMA’s reigning three-time Female Vocalist of the Year and Curb recording artist, Natalie Grant, is slated to headline the ... [more...]

Worship Project On The Way for Seventh Day Slumber
January 31, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

This spring, Seventh Day Slumber will usher their fans into worship with an unexpected motif and sound. Applying their roc... [more...]

MercyMe Celebrate "Imagine"'s 10 Year Anniversary
January 31, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

It’s been 10 years since MercyMe frontman Bart Millard penned “I Can Only Imagine,” a touchingly personal song about his ... [more...]

Storyside:B Bassist Suddenly Passes on Cruise Ship
January 24, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

This is posted on the MySpace page of Storyside:B: Im sure a lot of you have many quest​ions regar​ding to ... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Hits GMC for Faith & Fame
January 24, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Jeremy Camp takes viewers along the battle of his life and back in the newest installment of the Gospel Music Channel tele... [more...]

Thousand Foot Krutch To Perform at X Games
January 24, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Tooth & Nail Records' Thousand Foot Krutch is set to perform on Thursday, January 22 at the Winter X Games 13 in Aspen/Sno... [more...]

Newsboys Ready "Join the Tribe" Tour in Early '09
January 17, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Award-winning supergroup newsboys kicks off 2009 with its 35-city “Join The Tribe” tour in February featuring DecembeRadio... [more...]

Mike Weaver Set to Lose 90 Pounds in '09
January 17, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Big Daddy Weave’s lead singer and guitarist, Mike Weaver, is resolving to lose 90 pounds this year by launching the “90 in... [more...]

Chris Sligh Pens New Rascal Flatts Single
January 17, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

BRASH Recording Artist and American Idol Season 6 finalist Chris Sligh got some great news this week when he found out a s... [more...]

Tenth Avenue North Finish 2008 As Top New Artist
January 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Tenth Avenue North, the sales and radio breakout new artist of 2008, finished the year as the best selling new Christian a... [more...]

Michael W. Smith Headed for GMA Hall of Fame
January 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The GMA Foundation (GMAF) will induct artists Michael W. Smith, Dolly Parton, Dr. Bobby Jones and The Dixie Hummingbirds a... [more...]

Superchick Featured on NBC Promos
January 10, 2009
reported by: Lindsay Williams

NBC HAS TAPPED SUPERCHICK'S SONG "HEY, HEY" FOR USE IN ITS SERIES OF PROMOTIONAL SPOTS INTRODUCING THE NEW NETWORK SHOWS "... [more...]

Remedy Drive Rings In New Year In A New Way
December 20, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Ringing in the New Year will be celebrated in many different ways, but for Remedy Drive it will start with helping a famil... [more...]

Winter Jam Produces '09 Tour Dates
December 20, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

HearItFirst.com, host of the official Winter Jam site at www.HearItFirst.com/WinterJam and at www.jamtour.com, announces t... [more...]

Third Day Announces Revelation Tour for Spring
December 20, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

With sales approaching 250,000 on Third Day’s latest, No. 1 debuting album, Revelation (7/29), the multi-platinum, GRAMMY ... [more...]

Francesca Battistelli Top on Christmas iTunes Chart
December 13, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Fervent Records'/Reprise singer and songwriter Francesca Battistelli hasn't stopped since the release of her debut project... [more...]

Hillsong United to "Encounter" United States
December 13, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Hillsong United, one of the world’s most popular worship bands, will “encounter” the United States in 2009 during their mo... [more...]

Jon Foreman and Sean Watkins Combine for New Project, Fiction Family
December 13, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek have joined forces on an exciting new collaboration called Fict... [more...]

Rebecca St. James to Appear on Hour of Power
December 06, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Rebecca St. James will be seen this weekend (Sunday/December 7th) as the special guest of Dr. Robert Schuller on his weekl... [more...]

Kevin Max is ‘Crashing Gates’ Worldwide at iTunes December 9th
December 06, 2008
New EP will be a digital-only release through new label home dPulse Recordings

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Kevin Max returns December 9th with his latest recording, CRASHING GATES – an all-new 7-song studio ... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Charts At Highest Personal Point on Billboard 200
December 06, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Last week the nation celebrated Thanksgiving as Jeremy Camp released his fifth studio album with much to be thankful for a... [more...]

TobyMac to Release Remixes from Portable Sounds
December 06, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

From what has become his biggest solo project to-date, “PORTABLE SOUNDS,” GRAMMY and DOVE Award winning artist TOBYMAC rec... [more...]

CompassionArt Enlists Artists to Help End Poverty
November 22, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Twelve CompassionArt songwriters, joined by seven genre-defining guest vocalists, have come together for an unprecedented ... [more...]

Casting Crowns Joins Others on TNT Christmas Special
November 22, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

TNT is going to ring in the holidays in musical style with its annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, which this ... [more...]

Thousand Foot Krutch Partners With Taco Bell
November 22, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Taco Bell®'s inaugural "Best of the Beat" winners were announced today as part of the leading Mexican-style quick service ... [more...]

Centricity Music Presents Bethlehem Skyline Tour
November 15, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Centricity Music will sponsor its debut tour in support of their highly popular Christmas project, Bethlehem Skyline. The... [more...]

Tooth & Nail Teams With Make-A-Wish Foundation
November 15, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Jonathan Stewart, an aspiring musician, was granted a wish of a lifetime on Monday, November 10 with the cooperation of th... [more...]

Smith and Chapman Close Out Tour
November 15, 2008
Smith and Chapman Close Out Tour

Two GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-Platinum selling artists, Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith joined forces for... [more...]

Winans Debut Song on Oprah Winfrey Show
November 08, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On the heels of this year’s epic general election, four of the biggest voices in country, pop, and gospel music are reachi... [more...]

TobyMac Brings Diverse WinterSlam Tour Bill
November 08, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Multi Grammy and Dove winner and GMA's Artist of the Year, tobyMac whose critically acclaimed album Portable Sounds is his... [more...]

Michael W. Smith's New Album Debuts at #1
November 08, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Michael W. Smith’s 21st album A New Hallelujah (10/28) debuted today at No.1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Christian Albums Cha... [more...]

Nashville's Music Row Celebrates Brandon Heath's Success
November 01, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Singer/songwriter and Christian music’s New Artist of the Year Brandon Heath was honored on Music Row this week in his Nas... [more...]

Mary Mary Hits #7 on Billboard Charts
November 01, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

This week, the sound of success for Mary Mary’s new CD is chart-topping success. The Sound, which was released last we... [more...]

Relient K Hits Road for Winter Wonder Slam
November 01, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Relient K will hit the road with tobyMac on November 13th for the "Winter Wonder-Slam" tour. As befitting the season, the... [more...]

Kutless Rocks out on Rock Band 2
October 25, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

As a band that is nightly rocking out with their fans across the country on Creation Festival: The Tour, BEC Recordings' K... [more...]

Winter Jam Tour Announced With Toby Mac
October 25, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

In an exclusive announcement, HearItFirst.com has confirmed the artist line-up for The Winter Jam 2009 Tour Spectacular, C... [more...]

Mark Schultz Set to Appear on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
October 25, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Word Records’ Dove award winning and platinum selling artist, Mark Schultz, is set to appear on ABC’s hit show “Extreme Ma... [more...]

Sanctus Real Partners With Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for Charity
October 18, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Sparrow Records’ Sanctus Real connected with award-winning ABC reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to host a ... [more...]

Casting Crowns' Altar and the Door Certified Gold
October 18, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum artist Casting Crowns celebrates its sixth consecutive RIAA milestone today with the Gold c... [more...]

Casting Crowns, Third Day Receive American Music Award Nominations
October 18, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Casting Crowns and rock band Third Day today received American Music Award (AMA) nominations for “Favorite Artist” in the ... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Participates in Charitable Event for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
October 11, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Thrilled to bike and perform for a cause, three-time RIAA Gold selling recording artist Jeremy Camp recently participated ... [more...]

Skillet Readies Live CD/DVD
October 11, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

**GMA’s Artist of the Year nominee and two-time GRAMMY® nominated band Skillet’s explosive live show will soon be availabl... [more...]

downhere Finds Critical and Commercial Success
October 11, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Christian music’s premiere rock band, Downhere, has had their latest project and fourth CD, Ending Is Beginning, embraced ... [more...]

Starfield to Headline First U.S. Tour
October 04, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Sparrow Records award-winning Canadian modern rock band Starfield brings its highly successful “I Will Go” Tour to the U.S... [more...]

Jon Foreman to Release Limbs & Branches
October 04, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Acclaimed Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman releases Limbs and Branches Oct. 28 on lowercase people records / Credential Rec... [more...]

Michael W. Smith Premieres A New Hallelujah Video
October 04, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Christian music superstar Michael W. Smith gives fans an exciting glimpse into his upcoming 21st album, A New Hallelujah, ... [more...]

Switchfoot To Release Best Of Collection
September 27, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

For all their achievements, including a half-dozen acclaimed albums (with global cumulative sales of more than 5 million) ... [more...]

33Miles Charts Well on Various Countdowns
September 27, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

INO Record’s 33Miles is celebrating a successful street week with their sophomore project One Life entering the Top Christ... [more...]

Hawk Nelson Joins Forces for Charitable Causes
September 27, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

From the band that knows how to make teen girls swoon as well as impact the lives of the youth generation, Hawk Nelson is ... [more...]

Mary Mary Set for New October Release
September 20, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Integrity Music announces the Christian retail release of The Sound, the long-awaited new studio album from platinum-selli... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Is "Speaking Louder than Before"
September 20, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Four studio discs, one live album, 16 No. 1 songs, five Dove Awards, three ASCAP Songwriter of the Year wins and an Americ... [more...]

Superchick Announces Headlining Tour
September 20, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Superchick heads out this week on its fall 2008 “Rock What You Got” headlining tour, visiting nearly 30 cities through mid... [more...]

Building 429 Signs With INO Records
September 13, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The Dove award-winning trio, Building 429 launches into a new season, recently signing a new label deal with INO Records a... [more...]

Newsboys to Release Live CD/DVD
September 13, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

International pop/rock phenomenon newsboys captures the best of its explosive sell-out “GO” tour on the new CD/DVD project... [more...]

Various Songwriters Contribute to "Your Name" Project
September 13, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

In the Bible, the writers of scripture revealed God’s character through his many different names. This fall, four of Chri... [more...]

Sonicflood Performs At Republican National Convention
September 06, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Grammy-nominated worship band SONICFLOOd performed an acoustic set during the Wednesday morning Prayer Breakfast during th... [more...]

Kutless Headlining Creation Tour
September 06, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

During the 30th anniversary year of the Creation Festival Northeast, it is only fitting that the 30+ city Creation Festiva... [more...]

Audio A's Hands and Feet Hit Gustav Territory
September 06, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

While the U.S. is bracing for Hurricane Gustav, the carribean is just beginning to clean-up after this massive storm. Aud... [more...]

Chris Tomlin Celebrates Platinum and Gold Status for Previous Albums
August 30, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Reigning three-time Gospel Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year, best-selling worship leader Chris Tomlin recently ... [more...]

Matthew West, Josh Wilson Headline Something to Say Tour
August 30, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Matthew West announces the fall 2008 “Something To Say” tour with special guest, Spar... [more...]

World Vision Holds Emergency Meeting With Christian Musicians
August 30, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

A packed house of artists, managers, booking agents and representatives from major Christian label groups, along with medi... [more...]

GMC Goes Behind Scenes With Third Day
August 23, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The Gospel Music Channel television network will give Third Day fans - especially those who see the band during the new Mu... [more...]

WOW 2009 Announced
August 23, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Word Entertainment announces its continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the October 7 release of WOW Hits 2009. The ... [more...]

Tenth Avenue North Signs New Endorsement Deal
August 23, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Tenth Avenue North recently signed an endorsement deal with Westone Laboratories, Inc. The band will specifically be using... [more...]

Delirious Announces Break from Music Scene
August 16, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

The UK-based, RIAA Certified Gold-selling, GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award winning, globally relevant band Delirious? rece... [more...]

Grits Is Back To 'Reiterate' on Eighth Studio LP
August 16, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On September 16th, the rap group Grits will be releasing their eighth full-length studio album titled Reiterate. This upc... [more...]

People Magazine to Feature SCC in Next Issue
August 16, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

*In an exclusive, first print interview since the tragic loss of their daughter and sister Maria Sue Chapman on May 21st, ... [more...]

Plumb Delivers New Addition To Family
August 02, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Plumb, otherwise known as Tiffany Arbuckle, announced that she is expecting another addition to their family as of yesterd... [more...]

Michael Sweet Joins Famed Group Boston
August 02, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Stryper frontman and accomplished solo artist Michael Sweet is touring with the legendary band BOSTON this summer on a hea... [more...]

The Afters Find Themselves All over Television
August 02, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

INO/Columbia Record’s The Afters continue to be heard on the small screen with songs from their sophomore project “Never ... [more...]

Third Day Maintains Great Press Run
July 26, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Third Day is gearing up for the July 29, 2008 street date of its 10th studio record, Revelation. Already, the band is slat... [more...]

Lincoln Brewster To Release Today Is The Day
July 26, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On September 23, 2008, Integrity Music artist Lincoln Brewster will be releasing his much anticipated new album titled Tod... [more...]

Leeland Releases Latest Blog Entry for Opposite Way Campaign
July 26, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

"Every night that we play a concert, we’re able to share about the life-changing decision of choosing to live the opposite... [more...]

Bebo Norman Readies Self-Titled BEC Disc
July 19, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Starting fresh with a new label behind him, singer/songwriter Bebo Norman is set to release his seventh project on Septemb... [more...]

David Crowder Band Releases Live CD/DVD
July 19, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

sixstepsrecords’ David Crowder*Band will release the REMEDY Club Tour CD/DVD to retail on Aug. 19. The band’s first ever f... [more...]

Jars of Clay to Host Blood:Water Mission Fundraiser
July 19, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Jars of Clay will be performing at Greer Stadium on August 8th to raise money and awareness for their non-profit organizat... [more...]

Superchick Boasts Best Career Sales Week
July 12, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Inpop Records’ band Superchick made career history, posting its highest ever first week sales numbers. Consequently, Super... [more...]

Third Day to Appear on Tonight Show with Jay Leno
July 12, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Having recently graced the cover of the June 7 edition of Billboard Magazine, Atlanta based rock band, Third Day, has been... [more...]

Hillsong United and Relevant Team Up for Contest
July 12, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Integrity Music and RELEVANT Magazine offer the travel and worship opportunity of a lifetime for an American Hillsong Unit... [more...]

Barlowgirl Launches Million Voices Tour
July 04, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Fervent Records’ sister rock trio BarlowGirl is excited to announce their Million Voices fall headlining tour with fellow ... [more...]

Leeland Launches Opposite Way Campaign
July 04, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Here's a recent letter posted by Leeland Mooring of the band Leeland: Friends, All of us in Leeland want to thank yo... [more...]

TobyMac Launches ZoeCity
July 04, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

This year’s Dove-Award winning “Artist of the Year” tobyMac has made his new online home on Zoecity.com, the premier faith... [more...]

Kevin Max, Others Contribute to Suicide Awareness Project
June 28, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Hope, Volume One, a compilation CD with proceeds benefiting Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE), was released on ... [more...]

Rush of Fools Announce New Album
June 28, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Following on the heels of an unmatched debut year, Midas Records Band, Rush Of Fools is preparing for the release of its h... [more...]

Grant and Gill to Kick-Off 2008 U.S. Senior Open
June 28, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

On Monday night, July 28, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs welcomes Grammy® Award Winners Amy Grant and Vince Gill in con... [more...]

Shaohannah's Hope Raises Over Half Million Dollars
June 21, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

It was recently announced that over $310,000 had been donated in two weeks to Shaohannah’s Hope’s Maria’s Miracle Fund. Th... [more...]

Chris Tomlin To Release Hello Love
June 21, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Reigning three-time Gospel Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year, best-selling worship leader Chris Tomlin releases ... [more...]

EMI/CMG & Cloud 9 Partner For Christian Karaoke Game
June 21, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

EMI Christian Music Group (CMG) Distribution and Cloud 9 Games share a vision to grow the family entertainment genre that ... [more...]

Third Day Scores Yet Another #1
June 14, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

With a significant Billboard Magazine cover feature impacting news stands last week (June 7 edition), Third Day returns to... [more...]

Amy Grant's Lead Me On Gets 20th Anniversary Treatment
June 14, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

20 years ago multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist Amy Grant released “Lead Me On,” one of the most popular, tre... [more...]

New Veggietales Movie Coming
June 14, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Take a ride on the mighty Mississippi where an all-new family adventure unfolds with the latest homespun tale from Big Ide... [more...]

TobyMac Premieres Alive & Transported in Theaters
June 07, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Multi-platinum and award-winning artist TobyMac premiered “Alive and Transported” in Nashville last night, to a VIP crowd ... [more...]

WITH MUCH GRATITUDE, FROM SHAOHANNAH’S HOPE
June 07, 2008
Maria’s Miracle Fund

Shaohannah’s Hope, the adoption and orphan care ministry founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, would li... [more...]

Rebecca St. James Kicks Off Tour With 'Frenzy'
June 07, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

Rebecca St. James, one of contemporary Christian music’s most consistently globally outreaching touring artists, kicks off... [more...]

THIRD DAY GRACES COVER OF BILLBOARD MAGAZINE!
May 31, 2008
Band is the first Christian band ever to make the magazine's cover

NEWS SOURCE: Thirdday.com, a Jesusfreakhideout.com report May 30, 2008 We're more than proud to hear that our friend... [more...]

BRANDON HEATH RELEASES WHAT IF WE AUGUST 19
May 31, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Williams

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR BRANDON HEATH TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM WHAT IF WE AUG. 19 Heath’s New Hit-Bound Single “Give... [more...]

Centricity Artists Impacting Audiences Live And On DVD
May 31, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

Photo (left to right): Glenn Lavender, downhere; Jason Germaine, downhere; Jeremy Thiessen, downhere; Jason Gray, Marc Mar... [more...]

Chapman Family Update
May 24, 2008
Lindsay Williams

Additional details regarding the Chapman family tragedy have been announced: Donations can be made to the below P.O. B... [more...]

SUPERCHICK PREPARES JUNE 24 RELEASE ROCK WHAT YOU GOT
May 24, 2008
Savvy Media

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) May 23, 2008 – Inpop Records’ sister-fronted rock band Superchick prepares for the June 24 release of R... [more...]

Two-Disc Edition of Amy Grant’s LEAD ME ON in Stores 6/24
May 24, 2008
Sparrow Records

Amy Grant’s 1988 album LEAD ME ON, ranked the #1 modern Christian record of all time by CCM Magazine, will be reissued in ... [more...]

YAHOO! MUSIC TO WORLD PREMIERE NEW CASTING CROWNS MUSIC VIDEO “SLOW FADE”
May 18, 2008
Provident Label Group

(Nashville, Tenn.) May 15, 2008 – The anticipated world premiere of the powerful new music video “Slow Fade” from Christia... [more...]

33MILES’ FRONT MAN JASON BARTON AND WIFE FEATURED IN JUNE ISSUE OF REDBOOK MAGAZINE
May 18, 2008
The M Collective

Nashville, Tenn. … May 16, 2008 … 33Miles’ lead singer Jason Barton and his wife Jennifer were selected as the lead-in sto... [more...]

SKILLET SELLS OUT 60% OF COMATOSE TOUR
May 18, 2008
The M Collective

NASHVILLE, TN….5/15/08….Atlantic/LAVA/Ardent/INO rockers Skillet completed their “COMATOSE” headline tour with Thousand Fo... [more...]

New Artist Stephanie Smith Revs Up For Album Debut On May 27
May 10, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

Nashville, Tenn.) May 5th, 2008 ---Gotee’s pop-rocker Stephanie Smith is gearing up for the debut of Not Afraid this May 2... [more...]

Hillsong United Comes To Houston In August
May 10, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

SYDNEY, Australia – May 7, 2008 – Musicians, students, youth leaders and worship leaders will gather in Houston August 22-... [more...]

Casting Crowns' The Altar And The Door Tour Named Highest-Grossing Christian Tour Of The Year
May 10, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

(Nashville, Tenn.) May 8, 2008 - Casting Crowns , featured guests Leeland and breakout artist John Waller , also known as ... [more...]

TobyMac GMA Artist of the Year
May 02, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Multi-platinum and award winning ForeFront recording artist TobyMac had one of his best Dove Award experiences in his accl... [more...]

Quiet Revolution from Telecast
May 02, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Known as the band that keeps a simple approach, yet deeply rooted lyrics and production, Telecast (BEC Recordings) release... [more...]

Rush Of Fools Awarded ASCAP Song of the Year
May 02, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 30, 2008 –ASCAP recently awarded Kevin Huguley and Wes Willis from Rush Of Fools, along with Scot... [more...]

Rush Of Fools Awarded ASCAP Song of the Year
May 02, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 30, 2008 –ASCAP recently awarded Kevin Huguley and Wes Willis from Rush Of Fools, along with Scot... [more...]

Rush Of Fools Awarded ASCAP Song of the Year
May 02, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 30, 2008 –ASCAP recently awarded Kevin Huguley and Wes Willis from Rush Of Fools, along with Scot... [more...]

Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolf and the Family Band Launch Music Builds Tour
April 19, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

(Los Angeles, CA) April 18, 2008 – GRAMMY® award-winning band Third Day and multi-Platinum rockers Switchfoot will team up... [more...]

Jaci Valesquez Scoring With Love Out Loud
April 19, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Jaci Velasquez, who has been releasing albums for over a decade, is garnering success once again with her current album Lo... [more...]

Third Day's Revelation On The Rise
April 19, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Revelation, multi-million selling rock band Third Day's first studio album in three years, will be released on July 29th b... [more...]

Third Day Honored by Georgia Assembly
April 12, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Third Day was recently honored with a House Resolution by the Georgia General Assembly. Driven by Representative Amy Carte... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Seeing Double on Charts
April 12, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

BEC Recordings' artist Jeremy Camp is honored this week as his two current singles top the charts at AC and CHR formats. ... [more...]

SonicFlood Preview at GMA Week
April 12, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

rammy-nominated worship band SONICFLOOd will preview new songs from their upcoming album at the William Morris Agency lunc... [more...]

Third Day Appears With Pope
April 05, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the United States in April, he will visit several cities including New York City and Was... [more...]

Switchfoot Spring Tour with TWLOHA
April 05, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Multi-Platinum selling rock band Switchfoot launches its spring “Up In Arms Tour” in San Antonio March 27 and hits college... [more...]

Artists Tribute to Billy Graham
April 05, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

America’s most famous preacher, Rev. Billy Graham, 89, is about to get a major gesture of recognition from some of the wor... [more...]

GMA Performers Announced
March 29, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Casting Crowns, The Clark Sisters, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Marvin Sapp, Switchfoot, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Toml... [more...]

New Third Day Album
March 29, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

When Third Day’s newest project kicks off with vocalist Mac Powell declaring “I’m the son of a good man/I’m the child of a... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Acting Debut
March 29, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Award winning entertainment company, Paulist Productions, is pleased to announce its new venture in the rapidly expanding ... [more...]

Chris Sligh Single Impacting Charts
March 22, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

As the current American Idol season moves forward with their top 12, Season 6 finalist Chris Sligh’s debut single “Empty M... [more...]

Rebecca St. James on Fox & Friends Weekend Sunday
March 22, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Rebecca St. James will bring her music and message to national mainstream television viewers this Easter weekend. She will... [more...]

Skillet Update
March 22, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

In follow-up to a stellar 2007, in which Skillet received their second consecutive GRAMMY nomination, garnered 4 back-to-b... [more...]

David Crowder's Remedy: Limited Edtion
March 14, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

sixstepsrecords’ David Crowder*Band offers fans a limited edition of its September 2007 release, REMEDY, on April 29. The ... [more...]

Tenth Avenue North Creating Buzz
March 14, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Having recently wrapped a month-long promotional tour for the May 20 release of its debut album Over and Underneath, Tenth... [more...]

Superchick Tour
March 14, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Power-pop rockers Superchick head out this weekend on their spring 2008 “Cross The Line” headlining tour, visiting more th... [more...]

Natalie Grant Tour
March 07, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

In support of the February 12 release of her best-selling and critically acclaimed seventh album, Relentless, Curb recordi... [more...]

Brandon Heath Benefit Concert
March 07, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Pictured backstage at Brandon Heath's benefit show in Nashville on Sunday, March 2nd, are (L-R): Nathan Nockels, Christy N... [more...]

Bethany Dillon/Matt Hammitt Hymns Collaboration
March 07, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

In Christ Alone: Modern Hymns of Worship, the new collaborations from Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt, releases March 11, ... [more...]

Sanctus Real Gets Dirty
February 29, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Sanctus Real recently posted a humorous blog in conjunction with their latest video podcast. The podcast/blog came about ... [more...]

Matthew West Featured on Billy Graham Special
February 29, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Sparrow singer/songwriter Matthew West will be featured on the Billy Graham Television Special, “America’s Dream: Chasing ... [more...]

Brad Avery Leaves Third Day
February 29, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The Third Day Weblog posted the following announcement today: "Third Day and Brad Avery have made the very difficult de... [more...]

Winter Jam Tour Breaking Records
February 22, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is Christian music's largest annual musical tour and in 2008 they are bringing in more fan... [more...]

Kingdom of Comfort Coming From Delirious
February 22, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The UK-based globally relevant band Delirious? returns with their eleventh studio album, Kingdom of Comfort, set to relea... [more...]

Jars of Clay Greatest Hits
February 22, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Tracing a career path that features both millions of records sold and millions of lives touched, Jars of Clay’s new Greate... [more...]

Dove Nominees Announced
February 15, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The Nominees for the 39th Annual Dove Awards were announced today. Go to www.doveawards.com for a complete list of nominees. [more...]

Rush of Fools on the Rise
February 15, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

“Can’t Get Away,” the third single from premiere new Midas Records band Rush Of Fools continues rapid radio momentum, as t... [more...]

Kutless Tour
February 15, 2008
Kevan Breitinger

Going back to their college worship band roots, Christian rock band Kutless will begin a new touring season this spring wi... [more...]

Caedmon's Call Spring Tour
February 08, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Award-winning folk-pop group Caedmon’s Call has announced its highly anticipated spring tour in support of their latest re... [more...]

Boomin' Beyond Measure Tour
February 08, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

EMI CMG today announced that AT&T will be the presenting sponsor of the “BOOMIN’ BEYOND MEASURE” tour with multi-platinum ... [more...]

The Afters' Sophomore Project
February 08, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

INO/Columbia Record’s band The Afters are preparing to release sophomore project “Never Going Back to OK” on Feb. 26, al... [more...]

Everlife Tours with Hannah Montana
February 02, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Sister trio Everlife have had a week of performing to sold-out crowds, estimated at over 105,000 people for just six dates... [more...]

An Inside Look at Sanctus Real
February 02, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

One of the top Christian rock bands today, Sanctus Real captures its sixth No. 1 radio single with the title track to its ... [more...]

Natalie Grant Single Promoting Breast Cancer 3-Day
February 02, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

“Live For Today,” the 2005 hit single from Curb recording artist and GMA’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie G... [more...]

A New Kind of Audio A Ministry
January 25, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Even though they're no longer touring as a band, two of the original Audio Adrenaline guys are available for ministry, acc... [more...]

Return of Sixpence None the Richer
January 25, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Leigh Nash posted the following blog on her myspace page, including news of her father's recent passing, a bad case of pin... [more...]

Third Day USO Tour
January 25, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Grammy-winning rock band Third Day will soon trek to the Persian Gulf and perform for service members as part of a USO/Ar... [more...]

Creation Festival Line-up
January 19, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The largest outdoor Christian music and teaching festival of its kind, Creation Festival is honored to announce that they ... [more...]

Jaci Velasquez' Upcoming Release
January 19, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

On March 18th, Jaci Velasquez will be releasing her new album titled Love Out Loud nationwide. This will be Jaci’s 13th r... [more...]

Drummer Lori Peters Leaving Skillet
January 19, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Skillet frontman John Cooper placed the following message on the band's Myspace, concerning the leaving of drummer Lori Pe... [more...]

Gospel Music Channel Features Readers' Choice Award Winners
January 11, 2008
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

Starting Saturday, January 12, the Gospel Music Channel will feature behind the scenes footage of CCM Magazine's Readers' ... [more...]

Connersvine on Winter Jam Tour
January 11, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

On the heels of their self-titled debut releasing nationwide in October, and another stellar season of football for the In... [more...]

Hawk Nelson Making Friends
January 11, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Hawk Nelson credits their avid fans for their successful career that has sold more than a half-million units and landed th... [more...]

GMC's Video of the Year Awards
January 04, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

tobyMac’s "Boomin"’ from his latest album Portable Sounds won Video of the Year Award for 2007 while videos by Mary Mary, ... [more...]

Newsboys Nab Aussie Honors
January 04, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Australia's national Christian music charts, The Rock Across Australia (TRAA), on January 1st named newsboys 2007 Artist ... [more...]

Jars of Clay Wins Myspace Impact Award
January 04, 2008
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

MySpace.com has announced the winner of their "MySpace Impact Awards" contest for December, 2007: Blood:Water Mission. For... [more...]

Rebecca St. James For World Malaria Day
December 21, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Rebecca St. James' voice in '08 holds the promise of capturing even more new ministry territory for the Grammy and multi-D... [more...]

Caedmon's Call Song on Grey's Anatomy
December 21, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Caedmon’s Call’s lyrically compelling song about redemption, “Ten Thousand Angels” will receive a rare and lengthy place i... [more...]

New Audio A Download
December 21, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Download a never-before-released song from Audio Adrenaline today for just $1 and 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit ... [more...]

Sanctus Real Update
December 14, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

2006’s most played artist at CHR radio (R&R), Sanctus Real readies its first album in nearly two years, We Need Each Other... [more...]

Secret Kutless Site
December 14, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

BEC rock act Kutless is back in the studio once again to record a brand new album, and they've released a special, "secret... [more...]

Free Christmas Download Song From Aaron Shust
December 14, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Again this year Aaron Shust is offering a free Christmas song download from his website. This year the song is “Silent Nig... [more...]

Grammy Nominations
December 08, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Best Gospel Performance East To West Casting Crowns Track from: The Altar And The Door [Beach Street Records/Reun... [more...]

Third Day Holiday Update
December 08, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Third Day sends out the following holiday greeting/update: "With Thanksgiving past and Christmas coming into view, we ... [more...]

Superchick Christmas Tour
December 08, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Superchick will be spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season with its “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” tour, visiti... [more...]

Third Stellar Kart Album
December 01, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Stellar Kart inspires listeners to strive for greatness, taking comfort in God’s enduring faithfulness, on its third studi... [more...]

Jars of Clay Christmas Show
December 01, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Dove and Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay kicks off the 25 days of Christmas with a captivating hour of holiday musi... [more...]

Plumb's Christmas Surprise
December 01, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Singer Tiffany Lee - AKA Plumb – just announced that she is expecting her third child. Plumb, who recently released her la... [more...]

Needtobreathe All Over
November 20, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

After reviews heralding Atlantic/Word Records’ band NEEDTOBREATHE’s latest, The Heat, and 4 straight weeks at No. 1 on Chr... [more...]

Free Delirious? Download
November 20, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The much anticipated new studio album from Delirious? titled Kingdom of Comfort is slated for release April 1 of 2008. In ... [more...]

David Crowder Band's Tour Fruitful
November 20, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Fans flooded 19 sold-out venues on David Crowder Band’s 28-city “REMEDY Club Tour.” Their enthusiasm has helped collect th... [more...]

Switchfoot Donates Song for Habitat
November 10, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

In celebration of the band's new independence from Columbia Records, their tour with Relient K and Ruth, and their support... [more...]

Sonicflood Serving ONE Vote '08
November 10, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

ONE Vote ’08 will host concerts at churches in Nevada and Iowa to channel the energy and compassion of local faith communi... [more...]

The Christmas Promise Tour
November 10, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

Grammy Award-nominated artist NewSong, along with critically-acclaimed Todd Agnew, will herald the holiday season with “Th... [more...]

Mark Hall Writes for USA Today
November 02, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

Mark Hall of Casting Crowns is always a youth pastor first, before his rock star career. In that capacity, he recently wro... [more...]

Winter Jam Tour Itinerary Announced
November 02, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music’s largest annual musical tour, announced its 35 city itinerary for 2008, ... [more...]

Kevin Max Film Project
November 02, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

With Kevin Max's third full-length solo album releasing December 26th, Max has made this announcement of a new film projec... [more...]

Jeremy Camp Update
October 20, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

Earning his first American Music Award nomination, 13 No. 1 radio singles and three RIAA Gold albums, Jeremy Camp continue... [more...]

Relient K in McDonald's Contest
October 20, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

Relient K is in the running for McDonald’s current contest promotion where the winning act will have their music featured ... [more...]

TobyMac Signs with ForeFront
October 20, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

With “Portable Sounds” firmly established as TobyMac’s best-selling solo project yet, ForeFront Records has announced they... [more...]

Mat Kearney Re-release
October 11, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

Mat Kearney's 2006 Columbia/Inpop release Nothing Left To Lose was re-released yesterday with a bonus song. "Breathe In Br... [more...]

Pillar Wrapping Up in Studio
October 11, 2007
Kevan Breitinger

The new Pillar album For The Love Of The Game is officially finished. Pillar bassist Kalel writes from his Myspace, "Our p... [more...]

Relient K & Switchfoot Tour for Habitat
October 04, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger

It’s official – Switchfoot and Relient K will be touring together for the first time since 2001. The 34-city, co-headlinin... [more...]

Aaron Shust On Gospel Music Channel's Front Row Live
October 04, 2007
reported by: Lindsay Scranton

2007 Dove Award New Artist and Songwriter of the Year Aaron Shust brings his music and overnight success story to the Gosp... [more...]

Avalon Performs At 9-11 Military Event
September 28, 2007
reported by: Lindsay Scranton w/ CMCentral.com

Award-winning vocal group Avalon joined LeAnn Rimes, among other country artists, for Fox News Channel personality Sean Ha... [more...]

Kevin Max’s The Blood Features Collaborations
September 28, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Kevin Max returns December 26th with his latest recording, The Blood - a very personal project that allowed him to step ba... [more...]

Gospel Music Channel's Third Day Night
September 07, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Commemorating Third Day’s first decade of history-making music, the Gospel Music Channel will world premiere an exclusive ... [more...]

New Video From NEEDTOBREATHE
September 07, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Their sophomore project The Heat just hit stores and online outlets, and NEEDTOBREATHE is already basking in the success o... [more...]

MercyMe Auctions Concert Seats
September 07, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

MercyMe's upcoming All That Is Within Me Tour launches September 27th and in preparation, they have launched its auction s... [more...]

Jars of Clay to Release 'Live Monsters'
August 24, 2007
Jars of Clay is releasing a collection of live cuts recorded while the band was on the spring and fall legs of its Good Mo... [more...]

Mark Stuart To Take Another Spin For Hands & Feet Project
August 24, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Some of you may remember Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart and his 2005 trek across the country -- covering 3,000 miles & rai... [more...]

Switchfoot, Relient K and Habitat For Humanity
August 24, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

The newly independent Switchfoot announces their fall tour plans with Relient K, along with a new partnership for the tour... [more...]

Hawk Nelson Plunges From the Sky
August 10, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Spirit West Coast music festival attendees were greeted from above as daredevil Hawk Nelson members took the plunge from t... [more...]

Third Day & Jars Of Clay Christmas Tour
August 10, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Third Day has officially announced The Christmas Offerings Tour, with special guest Jars Of Clay. "We are very excited to ... [more...]

Switchfoot Leaves Columbia Records To Go Independent
August 10, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Breaking news today from Switchfoot's Jon Foreman. The below is quoted directly from his personal blog: Friday, August... [more...]

Natalie Grant Helps Announce Formation of New Coalition
July 22, 2007
Natalie Grant helped announce the formation of the Nashville “Rescue & Restore Victims of Human Trafficking” Coalition, du... [more...]

Mark Schultz Completes His Bike Ride Across America Tour
July 22, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

After setting out on May 7, Mark Schultz has completed the 3,500 mile “Across America” benefit bicycle ride with his back ... [more...]

Michael W. Smith Cruise and "Smitty-oke"
July 22, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Michael W. Smith sets sail on his first-ever fan cruise, on July 14. The eight day cruise will depart Seattle, Washington ... [more...]

New Michael W. Smith Christmas Album
July 06, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Michael W. Smith is in the studio wrapping up his 20th album, a collection of original Christmas songs, set to drop in Oct... [more...]

Relient K Bus Fire and Close Call
July 06, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Members of rock band Relient K had a rude awakening on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at about 3:20 a.m. Thursday. Asleep on th... [more...]

tobyMac Video Premieres
July 06, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

tobyMac’s video for “Boomin’” from his most recent hit album Portable Sounds premieres TODAY, July 3rd at www.music.yahoo.... [more...]

Gospel Music Channel to Present Rock the Boat Concert
June 16, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Gospel Music Channel (GMC) announced today that it will present the world television premiere of Rock the Boat, the star-s... [more...]

Family Force 5 Wins Who's Next Contest On Yahoo
June 16, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Crunk-rockers Family Force 5 have won Yahoo! Music’s “Who’s Next” May contest promotion. The much-coveted voting program,... [more...]

Ruth Bell Graham 1920 - 2007
June 16, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Mrs. Ruth Bell Graham, beloved wife of evangelist Billy Graham, died on June 14th, at her home in Montreat, N.C., surround... [more...]

TobyMac Whyville.com Concert
June 02, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Whyville is a virtual world for young people with more than 2-million "citizens" who come from all over the world to chat,... [more...]

Steven Curtis Chapman Finishes Sixteenth Album, Plans Tour
June 02, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

As he puts the finishing touches on his sweet sixteen studio album with Sparrow Records, Steven Curtis Chapman is announci... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline Hands & Feet Project Special to Air On Gospel Music Channel
June 02, 2007
Gospel Music Channel will be airing a special on the Hands & Feet Project this weekend. The GMC crew tagged along on one o... [more...]

Hawk Nelson Prepares For Summer Baseball Tour
May 26, 2007
Reported By Sean Von Tagen

Pop/punk darlings Hawk Nelson continue to break new ground as they storm through the first two weeks of the nationwide Too... [more...]

Scott Krippayne wins American Idol Songwriter Competition
May 26, 2007
reported by: Holly Walden Ross w/ CmCentral.com

During part one of the season six finale Tuesday night, American Idol viewers learned that independent Christian recording... [more...]

Casting Crowns Tour to Include Leeland and John Waller
May 26, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Aquasis presents, Casting Crowns’ “The Altar and The Door” Fall Tour with special guest Leeland, and introducing John Wall... [more...]

Mark Schultz Completes First Day of His Across America Bike Tour
May 12, 2007
Reported By Sean Von Tagen

Nashville, TN (May 9, 2007): On Monday, platinum selling, Dove Award winning recording artist, Mark Schultz, began an ACRO... [more...]

Natalie Grant's Special Delivery to Air on Mother's Day
May 12, 2007
Reported By Sean VonTagen

WHAT: Gospel Music Channel (GMC), the nation's only 24-hour, all Gospel/Christian music television network, will premiere... [more...]

Kutless To Audition For New Guitarist
May 12, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Rock band Kutless will “audition” guitar players this summer as part of an innovative new promotional partnership with PRS... [more...]

Jars of Clay Wants You to Remix It Up!
May 05, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Jars of Clay is making available for download the multi-tracks for one of their songs. The song of subject is "Dead Man (C... [more...]

Sanctus Real Launches Spring Tour
May 05, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

Sanctus Real launched their Spring leg of "The Face Of Love Tour" last week in Nashville at the Exit/In with tourmates Thi... [more...]

Word Label Artists Work for Habitat
May 05, 2007
reported by: Kevan Breitinger w/ CmCentral.com

In the midst of a hectic GMA Music Week, Word Label Group artists and employees joined Habitat for Humanity and new home-o... [more...]

KINGDOM BOUND CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL TAKES TALENT SEARCH ONLINE
April 13, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Buffalo, N.Y. (April 10, 2007) — Kingdom Bound Ministries has held an annual Christian music festival at Darien Lake Theme... [more...]

Switchfoot releases Awakening the video
April 13, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

From Switchfoot: hola compadres, I can finally say that our new video for our new single, "Awakening," is done and... [more...]

Family Christian Stores’ The James Fund Presents:Mark Schultz Across America
April 13, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

3,500 Mile Bike Tour To Raise Support for Orphans, Widows Launches May 6 Tour Sponsored By Trek Bikes, Bethany Christian... [more...]

SANCTUS REAL Launches Spring Tour April 23 In Nashville During Gospel Music Week
April 01, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

The Face of Love Tour Features Special Guests NEEDTOBREATHE, This Beautiful Republic Sanctus Real Shares Passion For Bei... [more...]

COMING CLEAN” - NICHOLE NORDEMAN PENS CCM’S APRIL GMA ISSUE COVER STORY
April 01, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Engaging 13 Artists in “one of the most significant cover stories in 29-year history” Nashville, Tenn. - Nichole Norde... [more...]

RELIENT K SCORES TOP 10 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART
March 18, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

THE DEBUT IS THE BAND’S HIGHEST YET Relient K Performs On “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” April 12th; Headlining Tour... [more...]

Tickets go on sale for Disney's Night of Joy
March 18, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Walt Disney World Resort has announced the talent lineup for the milestone 25th annual Night of Joy on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8... [more...]

Switchfoot Announces Summer Festival Dates
March 18, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Currently selling out shows across North America on the Oh! Gravity Tour, Switchfoot has announced an additional string of... [more...]

2007 Breakout Artist, Group 1 Crew, Debuts In Top 25 At CBA Retail
March 02, 2007
(Nashville, TN) March 1, 2007 -- Fervent Records’ self-titled freshman bow from Group 1 Crew is generating an early buzz w... [more...]

AYIESHA WOODS GEARS UP FOR EXCITING 2007
March 02, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

(Nashville, Tenn.) – The spotlight continues to shine brightly on singer-songwriter Ayiesha Woods with her most recent rec... [more...]

Switchfoot Fans Having Fun @ OhGravity.com
March 02, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

While Switchfoot says the catchy title track from its new hit album OH! GRAVITY is “an appeal for love, peace, and underst... [more...]

Casting Crowns goes platinum again
February 23, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) February 19, 2007 – Casting Crowns achieves an extraordinary milestone with the RIAA Platinum certifica... [more...]

38th Annual Dove Awards Nominees Announced
February 23, 2007
reported by: Holly Walden Ross w/ CmCentral.com

MUSIC CITY, USA – February 20, 2007 – Nominations were announced today for the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards (www.doveawards... [more...]

CHRIS TOMLIN LEADS ALL DOVE AWARD NOMINEES FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
February 23, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

(Nashville, TN) February 21, 2007 – sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records lead-worshiper and 2006 Gospel Music Associate (GMA) A... [more...]

THIRD DAY GARNERS THIRD GRAMMY
February 17, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

(Los Angeles) February 11, 2007 – Multi-million-selling, GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning rock band Third Day received its th... [more...]

Adams, Franklin Reign Over Gospel Grammy’s
February 17, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards aired Sunday night, honoring music’s premier performers from throughout 2006. Among the ... [more...]

Nichole Nordeman Goes to the Movies
February 02, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Roll out the red carpet for Nichole Nordeman. The award-winning singer/songwriter’s music is connected with two major new ... [more...]

Gospel Music Channel presents The Best of the Doves
February 02, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Saturdays at 8 PM ET, Premiering Jan. 27, on the Gospel Music Channel A ten-week series capturing the most compelling ... [more...]

Act One focuses on Christians in media
February 02, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Act One, Inc., a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that trains people of faith for careers in mainstream film & TV,... [more...]

Delirious? & Rebecca St. James Launch U.S. Tour in March
January 27, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

England’s most popular Christian rock band, Delirious?, and GRAMMY Award winning Australia native Rebecca St. James are un... [more...]

Creation Fest prepares for a stellar 07
January 27, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Medford, NJ – Creation Festivals announces the official line-up for its 29th Annual Northeast and Northwest events. Ticket... [more...]

Gifted Season One Set to Air
January 27, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Nashville, Tennessee) - 16,000 contestants, 8 finalists, 3 judges, 1 winner. January 26th will present to an estimated pot... [more...]

Chris Tomlin’s SEE THE MORNING Tops iTunes Year End List
January 19, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

iTunes editors have listed SEE THE MORNING by Chris Tomlin as the Best Christian Album of 2006. It’s a high honor for the ... [more...]

2007 promises to be the
January 19, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

(Nashville, Tenn.) – Fans of multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning rock band Third Day all over the world can expe... [more...]

Is Mat Kearney
January 19, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Mat has been nominated as a Yahoo Music "Who's Next" User's Choice nominee. Voting will begin today for this online poll o... [more...]

Jaci V and Nic Gonzalez tie the knot
January 12, 2007
Nic Gonzalez, lead singer of the award-winning Latin Jam band Salvador and multi-Platinum artist Jaci Velasquez wish to an... [more...]

Jars of Clay announces new tour
January 12, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w CmCentral.com

From Jars of Clay: We hope that each of you had a safe and happy holiday season. After a busy fall, the holiday break ... [more...]

Winter Jam 07: The "Super Bowl" of Christian Events
January 12, 2007
reported by: Brenten Gilbert with CmCentral.com

(Nashville, Tennessee) - For Christian music’s top concert promoter, Premier Productions, January means Winter Jam and the... [more...]

TobyMac celebrates 2 Gold Certifications, plans third solo release
December 24, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert

NASHVILLE, TN - As he prepares to launch his third solo project, “Portable Sounds,” on February 20, 2007, one of the most ... [more...]

Daily Audio Bible celebrates monumental first year
December 24, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Nashville, TN – Veteran music producer, Brian Hardin, is pleased about the success of his “Daily Audio Bible” project and ... [more...]

Rocky Balboa releases this week to a strong first round
December 24, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Los Angeles, CA – In a movie that some are calling a powerful allegory of faith, Sylvester Stallone returns as Rocky Balbo... [more...]

HearItFirst.com hosts Special Jesus Freak Listening Party
November 25, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Anxious to get a taste of what's in store for the special anniversary edition of dcTalk's classic album, Jesus Freak? Hear... [more...]

Kirk Franklin wins at American Music Award
November 25, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Kirk Franklin took home his first "American Music Award" Tuesday night when he was named "Favorite Artist - Contemporary I... [more...]

Girl's Get-A-Way Cruise a Success
November 25, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Nashville, TN ­ Premier Christian Cruise¹s immensely popular Girl¹s Get-A-Way Cruise saw a sell-out crowd of 1,600 women f... [more...]

Bebo, Brandon and Aaron off to a good start
October 13, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

Nashville, Tenn.) October 9, 2006 – Artist / producer / composer Bebo Norman’s “The Dreaming True Tour” with special guest... [more...]

Johnny Lang's Turn Around turns heads
September 30, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert with CmCentral.com

(Nashville, TN) September 27, 2006 -- GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling artist Jonny Lang released his fifth album, Turn ... [more...]

Casting Crowns to release a new live project
September 30, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert with CmCentral.com

(Nashville, Tenn.) September 25 2006 – Platinum-selling band Casting Crowns is poised to release its latest project Lifeso... [more...]

DELIRIOUS? Live Tour Experience Captured On CD-DVD Combo
September 15, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

(Nashville, TN) Carrying on its tradition of globally relevant music, Delirious? returns Oct. 17 with the CD-DVD release, ... [more...]

Jars of Clay's GOOD MONSTERS helps bring safe water to Africa
September 15, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn.) September 12, 2006 – Multi-GRAMMY winning and platinum-selling rock band Jars of Clay, well known for it... [more...]

Keeping up with Audio A
September 01, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

Audio Adrenaline Tour Tickets Raise Monies for Hands & Feet Project Charity All the proceeds from AudioA’s recent conc... [more...]

Superchic[k] showing up everywhere
September 01, 2006
On the Tube ... Superchick will perform two songs and be interviewed live on the Cartoon Network Friday, Sept. 8, righ... [more...]

Girl's Get-A-Way Cruise 2006 going fast
September 01, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert with CmCentral.com

Nashville, TN - Cabins for Premier Christian Cruise's immensely popular Girl's Get-A-Way Cruise are going fast with the ma... [more...]

Big Idea celebrates the return of Larry Boy
August 11, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

Big Idea is sponsoring a contest with a free online game this summer. Check out the contest information and great prizes a... [more...]

Third Day Featured on "30 Days" TONIGHT
August 11, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

Third Day was recently featured on an episode of “30 Days”, an FX original series. The episode titled “Athiest/Christi... [more...]

Jars of Clay offer a tease with Mini Monsters, the EP
August 11, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

For those hoping for a chance to hear some of the "Good Monsters" waiting around the corner on the upcoming release from J... [more...]

Keeping Up with Mat Kearney
August 11, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

Fall Headlining Tour Announcement Mat is headed out on the road this fall! He’ll be headlining rooms across the countr... [more...]

Suzuki and Kutless partner
August 11, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert from CmCentral.com

BREA, Calif. - (August 10, 2006) - American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), widely known for its high-performance motorcy... [more...]

Introducing MonsterPod.org
July 16, 2006
reported by: Brenten Gilbert w/ CmCentral.com

Medford, NJ (July 14, 2006) – In a world where most people get their news and information online and at their own schedule... [more...]

Kirk Franklin's "Imagine Me" To Premiere On BET
June 16, 2006
Reported by Brent Gilbert with CMCentral.com

Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/Zomba recording artist Kirk Franklin has completed the music video for "Imagine Me", the second f... [more...]

David Crowder Band In The Running On MSN
June 16, 2006
Reported by Brent Gilbert with CMCentral.com

DAVID CROWDER BAND has been selected as one of five artists to be considered for MSN’s July Artist of the Month. Artists b... [more...]

Adios Audio A
May 19, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

As announced earlier this year, 2006 will mark the final chapter in the Audio Adrenaline history books. But fear not! Mark... [more...]

Switchfoot Bro-Am Surf Contest Makes Waves June 3
May 19, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

Top rock act Switchfoot hosts its 2nd Annual Bro-Am surf contest at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California, on June 3, 2... [more...]

Building 429 & Total Axxess go on tour
May 19, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

Total Axxess host Jayar recently finished traveling on several dates with the Rise Tour, featuring Building 429 and Tait. ... [more...]

Jeremy Camp featured at Hallmark
May 11, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

BEC Recording artist Jeremy Camp has yet another great opportunity for his latest recording. “Live Unplugged: Jeremy Camp.... [more...]

New dates for Kirk Franklin tour
May 11, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/Zomba recording artist Kirk Franklin announces new dates for “Kirk Franklin & Friends,” the next ... [more...]

B Collision is Coming June 27th
May 11, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

Nashville, TN, May 8, 2006 – sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records collegiate favorite David Crowder Band prepares to release B ... [more...]

Sneak Peak at RunKidRun
May 05, 2006
Brenten Gilbert

Absolutepunk.net has posted the next three songs off of Run Kid Run's debut album, "This Is Who We Are" which hits stores ... [more...]