(Nashville, TN) – Bobby Bishop is set to release his third national recording on July 7 via Chosen/Executive/Universal Music Christian Group. Entitled Everyday Man, the full-length CD will feature production from DJ Shok, The Abolitionists, Enock, and Battleaxe, among others. The first music video from Everyday Man will be a song entitled “Please,” scheduled to be released to video shows in early June. “Please” was written by Bishop and Brian “Enock̶....... Read more

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Tour Spotlight: newsboys/VOTA
“Join the Tribe Tour”
Aurora Christian School/Aurora, IL
Saturday, May 2, 2009

Even if newsboys has seen countless line-up changes over the years, there’s never been quite as drastic of a transfer as front man Peter Furler retiring from the…



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American Idol Season 6 finalist Phil Stacey recently finished recording his new 11-track album, Into the Light, which bows August 25.  Stacey, an Idol Top 5 contestant, will showcase his acclaimed power vocals and songwriting chops with this first modern pop offering on Reunion Records. “Given the recent past, it’s understandable that people are quick to ask me about the musical side of what I do,” says Stacey, who performed for an average of 30 million viewers a week, for the 11 weeks he....... Read more

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The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has kicked off its third annual tour, this time with Grammy-Award-winning gospel music artist CeCe Winans as the headliner. The nationwide tour, which started Friday at the Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas, will hit seven cities this month with free gospel concert events to celebrate of the rich, musical heritage of the African-American community. “McDonald’s is pleased to present the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour....... Read more

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(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) May 9, 2009- Accomplished songwriter and worship leader, Travis Cottrell will release his highly-anticipated worship project Jesus Saves LIVE on June 2, 2009 through Indelible Creative Group. Jesus Saves LIVE offers a beautifully woven collection of songs full of encouragement, beauty and truth. The 14-track fully orchestrated (with 4 new worship songs) project features the Woodstock Baptist Church 300 voice choir along with 7000 live worshippers in one extraordinary ev....... Read more

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Remember at the top of the decade when Creed was the biggest band in the world—and they just so happened to be anchored in faith? With over 35 million albums sold, it seemed strange they’d break up without warning and splinter off into solo projects, but between singer Scott Stapp’s rebellious rock star behavior and growing tensions within the band, it was inevitable. But time has a way of healing wounds (especially in the spirit of cash flow), and a restored Stapp is indeed back w....... Read more

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