Monthly Archives: July 2012

REMEMBERING GREEN

Saturday July 28, 2012 was the 30th anniversary of the death of Christian singer-songwriter Keith Green, who died with two of his children and several other persons in a Texas plane crash. He was just 28 years old. His faith … Continue reading

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JAMIE GRACES “THE VIEW”

Singer-songwriter Jamie Grace sang on the entertainment-talk show “The View” on July 24. Grace sang her signature hit “Hold Me,” and did an interview with co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. The entire show had a gospel theme, with fellow artists … Continue reading

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WEST SCORES SONG NOMINATION

Singer-songwriter Matthew West has an Emmy Award nomination for his song “The Heart of Christmas.” The true-life story-song of a child cancer patient was the basis for the made-for-TV movie with the same title that aired last December. West’s nomination … Continue reading

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TOURING UPDATES

Here are some recently announced tours for the fall: Matthew West headlines the “Into the Light” tour (the title of his album releasing Sept. 25). Special guests include Mikeschair, Lindsay McCaul and Everfound. The Winter Jam tour does a fall … Continue reading

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A NEW KIND OF SCHOOL SHOPPING

Singer Natalie Grant plans to home-school her kindergarten-age twin girls this fall, and she’s been doing some “curriculum shopping.” “I’m nervous, excited and basically freaking out,” she tweeted. Her twin 5 year olds, Grace Ana and Isabella Noelle, have a little sister Sadie … Continue reading

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MAC ON A LINE…

Mac Powell and Third Day have been performing during a cruise along the Alaskan coast this week. And on one of the on-shore excursions, Mac got to ride on a zip line across a portion of Alaskan wilderness. Wasn’t one … Continue reading

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AN ANNIVERSARY AND A MILESTONE

Maria’s Big House of Hope – the facility in China that takes in special needs orphan children – celebrates its third anniversary this summer and has now taken in its 500th child since its doors opened. The 500th resident is … Continue reading

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MULLINS MOVIE PROGRESSING

The film on the life story of singer-songwriter Rich Mullins was shooting this week in Georgia and actually got permission to close a highway in Houston County, Ga. on Wednesday to film several scenes. Check out the link below to … Continue reading

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DOWNHERE GOES DOWN THE ROAD

Downhere – the band originally from Canada, had numerous Christian radio hits over the last decade and retained its original members during its entire run – has decided to end its traveling ministry at the end of the year. Bassist … Continue reading

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FIND THE MUSIC ARTIST

Singer Josh Wilson has made a new video for his song “Shine On Us,” with many special guests. He asked fans to send in video clips of themselves singing the song, but has dozens of Christian music artists aslo taking … Continue reading

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