Monthly Archives: May 2012

ALL THINGS TOBY

Posted on May 25, 2012 by editor

TobyMac is finishing up his album “Eye on It” for release in August. (Britt Nicole has guest vocals on the title song). Toby is getting ready for a fall tour as well as some Christmas shows. This fall he is … Continue reading →

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RECENT SONGWRITING PARTNERS

Posted on May 25, 2012 by editor

Kevin Max has been down in Nashville this week writing with former Delirious guitarist Stu Garrard – and Pete Stewart (formerly of Tait and a ’90s band called Grammatrain). Stephen Mason of Jars of Clay has done some writing with … Continue reading →

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AN UNUSUAL DOVE TALE

Posted on May 25, 2012 by editor

Singer-songwriter Nichole Nordeman won a Dove Award for her part in composing “The Story,” the multi-artist CD which musically retells biblical stories from the book of the same name. Nordeman was not at the award ceremonies in Nashville last month, … Continue reading →

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GRANT SINGS AT D. SUMMER FUNERAL

Posted on May 25, 2012 by editor

Natalie Grant was one of those who sang Wednesday (5/23) at the funeral of singer Donna Summer. Grant sang a song called “The Prayer” with songwriter David Foster. “I was honored to sing at Donna’s funeral. She’s singing with the … Continue reading →

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IN THE NEW MUSIC PIPELINE…

Posted on May 25, 2012 by editor

  *Singer Jeremy Camp will start tracking next week on a Christmas album. He’s been asking fans this week about their favorite Christmas songs. *33 Miles is working on a new worship album, funded in part by fans who donated … Continue reading →

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MAC POWELL LOVES HIS COUNTRY

Posted on May 25, 2012 by editor

Third Day lead singer Mac Powell shared with fans this week that he has made a country music solo album. “I grew up listening to country,” Powell said. “I started working on songs about a year ago… I’m very happy … Continue reading →

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MERCYME MEMBER TAKES LEAVE

Posted on May 23, 2012 by editor

After 17 years and as one of the founding members of MercyMe, keyboardist Jim Bryson has decided to take an extended leave of absence from the band.� Bryson is absent from the band’s publicity photos in connection with the new … Continue reading →

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NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY

Posted on May 18, 2012 by editor

(releasing May 22, 2102) – MercyMe – The Hurt And The Healer – Switchfoot – Vice Re-Verses  (a remix CD) – Delirious? – The Cutting Edge Years: 20th Anniversary Edition – Kris Allen – Thank You Camellia    …..According to TobyMac, … Continue reading →

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LIFE TRANSITIONS

Posted on May 18, 2012 by editor

Happy birthday (on 5/18) to Francesca Battistelli (27) and Michael Tait of Newsboys (46). Former Anthem Lights singer Kyle Kupecky is getting married next month. He and his fiance were engaged last fall. Meanwhile, a replacement for him in the … Continue reading →

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CORNERSTONE FESTIVAL WINDS DOWN

Posted on May 18, 2012 by editor

A couple weeks ago we heard about the Spirit West Coast Christian music festival calling it quits. Now, officials at the Cornerstone Music Festival in Bushnell, Illinois have announced that this year’s festival will be its last. Always known as … Continue reading →

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