Rita Springer | The Playlist EPK

Rita Springer talks about her latest album, The Playlist.

Gaither Homecoming Celebration

Look what Bill Gaither found in his Homecoming video vault!
A wonderful, live celebration from the 1998 Homecoming tour in Charlotte, NC. This DVD and CD feature current and past Homecoming members including Jake Hess, The Martins, Janet Paschal, Jessy Dixon, Candy Christmas, The Happy Goodmans, Anthony Burger, Carman, David Phelps, Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod, The Gaither Vocal Band and many others! This keepsake DVD and CD will be available on January 24, 2012.
Visit gaither.com for more information!

David Crowder*Band - Let Me Feel You Shine

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Stuart Townend - Christ Be In My Waking

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Downhere - Glory By The Way of Shame - Official Lyric Video

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Downhere - For The Heartbreak - Official Lyric Video

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Downhere - For Life - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - Your Majesty - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust (Featuring Kari Jobe) - Wondrous Love - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - We Are Free - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - This Is What We Believe - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - Sing Of My Redeemer - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - Risen Today - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - Never Been A Greater Love - Official Lyric Video

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Aaron Shust - Greater Is He - Official Lyric Video

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Jason Gray - Remind Me Who I Am (Official Music Video)

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Aaron Shust - God So Loved The World - Official Lyric Video

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Jason Gray - Fear Is Easy, Love Is Hard - Official Lyric Video

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-way-to-see-in-the-dark/id455534267

Official Lyric Video from Jason Gray's new album, A Way To See in the Dark. Available on iTunes and at www.jasongraymusic.com.

Top Christian Songs - October 10, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending October 9, 2011.

1. "Do Everything" - Steven Curtis Chapman
2. "Strong Enough" - Matthew West
3. "Move" - MercyMe
4. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
5. "My Hope Is In You" - Aaron Shust
6. "Hold Me" - Jamie Grace ft. tobyMac "Down" - Mat Kearney
7. "I Lift My Hands" - Chris Tomlin
8. "Lift Me Up" - The Afters
9. "Down" - Mat Kearney
10. "Turn Around" - Matt Maher

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard, Cashbox and Air 1 to find the most popular songs.

Sara Groves - Invisible Empires (album)

Throughout her career, critics have praised gifted songstress Sara Groves for her compelling yet intimate and honest lyrics.
On October 18, the critically acclaimed artist will reach a career milestone as she unveils her tenth record Invisible Empires.
From the exclusive bonus edition of the new album - Available until October 18th ONLY on her site, you can listen Childhood Summer.



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Top Christian Songs - October 3, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending October 2, 2011.

1. "Do Everything" - Steven Curtis Chapman
2. "Move" - MercyMe
3. "Strong Enough" - Matthew West
4. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
5. "Hold Me" - Jamie Grace ft. tobyMac
6. "Down" - Mat Kearney
7. "God Is Still God" - Heather Williams
8. "Orchestrated Love Song" - Burlap to Cashmere
9. "Courageous" - Casting Crowns
10. "I Lift My Hands" - Chris Tomlin

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard, Cashbox and Air 1 to find the most popular songs.
 

Steven Curtis Chapman - Do Everything

Casting Crowns - Just Another Birthday (audio)

Listen to new Casting Crowns new song, "Just Another Birthday," from the upcoming album, Come To The Well, also featuring "Courageous," available October 18th.
Come To The Well is an appeal to Christians to let the "living water" of Christ well up in us, overflowing into the relationships we have around us (spouses, parents, children, neighbors, strangers), both inside the church and beyond. Inspired by the story of Jesus talking to the woman at the well, the title track illuminates the album's main theme:
"She thought she was standing by a well talking to a man, but really she was standing by a hole in the ground and she was talking to the well," frontman Mark Hall says. "We come to Jesus and we have already got our well. We have already got what we think is going to sustain us and we come to Him to bless our thing so our thing will work even better for us. Jesus isn't a sprinkle. He is life. That's the central teaching moment of the record."


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Pablo Says Goodbye (Group1Crew)

This is Pablo from The Crew!
I wanted to personally write this letter to our fans to make an announcement that I have stepped down from Group 1 Crew.
This past year, I have learned so much and God has done so much within me.
Now being newly married, my main priority is to build a solid foundation for my immediate ministry, which is my marriage. God has blessed me with an amazing wife that has fought with me through every battle the enemy has thrown our way, and by that I am incredibly humbled.

Pablo Villatoro
Group1Crew

Michael W. Smith Announces New Album 'GLORY'!

One of contemporary Christian music’s most enduring and beloved artists, Michael W. Smith presents the highly anticipated instrumental follow-up to his 2000 RIAA Gold-selling album, Freedom.  Titled 'Glory', the project, Smith’s 23rd career record, will be available at national retail outlets on Nov. 22.

Recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at London’s prestigious AIR Studios (Andrew Lloyd Webber, Peter Gabriel, Pirates of the Caribbean, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”), Glory was arranged by Smith’s longtime friend David Hamilton and features a moving collection of original music.  Included on the album, produced by Smith, are “Glory – The Overture,” “The Patriot,” “Heroes,” “Whitaker’s Wonder,” “Redemption,” “Atonement,” “The Romance,” “The Tribute” and a larger-than-life symphonic version of “Agnus Dei.”

Smith comments, “I’ve said many times that Freedom is my favorite record, so I’m very excited to be releasing my second instrumental record.  I think the people that enjoyed Freedom will love this one; and I actually think some of the unique musical twists this project is taking will open it up to a whole new audience as well.”

On the inspiration for Glory, Smith notes, “When I work with an orchestra I feel like I’m in my element. I often think of the film ‘Chariots of Fire’ and the famous quote by the film’s hero Eric Liddell. He says, ‘when I run I feel His pleasure.’  This statement encompasses my experience when I work on instrumental music.  When I’m able to see sweeping melodies and epic, cinematic songs come to fruition, it’s like I am offering a prayer to our Father in Heaven.”

Gungor - Ghosts Upon The Earth (album)

It’s an album that for me is best listened to in a candlelit room with a glass of wine.
There was a lot of work that went into this album, and a lot of subtlety that will be missed if the album is just played as background in the midst of life’s noise.
So to get the most out of this album, here’s what I recommend:  Get to a place where you can listen without distraction, and listen to the whole album one time through.
Then I recommend that you read the descriptions and interpretations of the songs on this album, keeping in mind that mine is but one interpretation, and you are free of course to have your own. I recommend this because I think it may help you recognize some of the nuances of the narrative’s direction that you may not have heard the first time through.
After that, listening to any of the songs at your leisure will be more meaningful, because the songs will be part of the larger perspective, the greater whole, if you will.
My hope is that this music will find its audience, because I think there are people out there who will connect with it in a meaningful way.  I know it does that for me.
And to those of you who are long-time fans and friends, thanks for sticking with us as we continue in this strange and quite enjoyable journey.
Gungor

Tracklisting:
1. Let There Be
2. Brother Moon
3. Crags And Clay
4. The Fall
5. When Death Dies
6. Church Bells
7. Wake Up Sleeper
8. Ezekiel
9. Vous Etes Mon Coure (You Are My Heart)
10. This Is Not The End
11. You Are The Beauty
12. Every Breath




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Like the waters flooding the desert
Like the sunrise showing all things
Where it comes flowers grow
Lions sleep, gravestones roll
Where death dies all things live
Where it comes poor men feast
Kings fall down to their knees
When death dies all things live
All things live
Like a woman searching and finding love
Like an ocean buried and bursting forth
Where it comes flowers grow
Lions sleep, gravestones roll
Where death dies all things come alive
Where it comes water’s clean
Children fed
All believe
When death dies all things live
All things live

The Great Day - Michael W. Smith & Darlene Zschech

(Music Inspired By) The Story

The Bible. It’s the foundation of our faith, filled with amazing tales of bravery and betrayal, romance and redemption.
These age-old stories teach us valuable lessons about the God we serve and the way He wants us to live, but how well do we really know them?
Award-winning authors Randy Frazee and Max Lucado, who himself has more than 100 million products in print, wanted to make them more accessible and encourage further engagement of the Bible so they partnered with Zondervan to create The Story, which contains 31 chapters (stories) from the Bible told as one seamless story from beginning to end.
Additionally, Randy and Max penned new books built around these 31 key stories from the Bible providing further insight into the characters.
With these resources as a foundation, Dove Award-winning artist Nichole Nordeman and Dove Award-winning producer Bernie Herms teamed up to give those same timeless stories a modern musical voice.
This new two-disc project entitled (Music Inspired By) The Story, is the brainchild of successful artist manager Norman Miller, and features a who’s who of Christian artists, who collectively have sold nearly 75 million albums.
With everyone from Amy Grant, Brandon Heath, Mac Powell, and Chris Tomlin to Francesca Battistelli, Bart Millard, Natalie Grant, and Mandisa taking part, (Music Inspired By) The Story features 18 songs and 24 artists in all.
World Vision is partnering with The Story CD and The Story tour, with the hope that as God shapes and inspires listeners’ own stories, audiences will be inspired to change the life story of a child in need.




Track Listing:
Disc 1
1. CREATION (“I Am”) - Overture
2. ADAM/EVE (“Good”) - Matthew West & Leigh Nash (Sixpence None The Richer)
3. ABRAHAM/SARAH (“Who But You”) - Mark Hall & Megan Garrett (Casting Crowns)
4. JOSEPH (“Bend”) - Brandon Heath
5. MOSES (“It Must Be You”) - Bart Millard (MercyMe)
6. JOSHUA (“Bring Us Home”) - Michael Tait, Blanca Callahan (Group1Crew), Lecrae
7. RUTH/NAOMI (“I'm With You”) - Nichole Nordeman & Amy Grant
8. DAVID (“Your Heart”) - Chris Tomlin
9. DANIEL (“No Compromise”) - Peter Furler
10. ESTHER (“Born For This”) - Mandisa
11. JOB (“Broken Praise”) - Todd Smith (Selah)

Disc 2
1. MARY (“Be Born In Me”) - Francesca Battistelli
2. JESUS (“When Love Sees You”) - Mac Powell (Third Day)
3. THIEF (“How Love Wins”) - Steven Curtis Chapman
4. MARY MAGDALENE (“Alive”) - Natalie Grant
5. DISCIPLES (“Empty”) - Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay) & Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real)
6. PAUL (“Move In Me”) - Jeremy Camp
7. SECOND COMING (“The Great Day”) - Michael W. Smith & Darlene Zschech



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Sara Groves - Painting Pictures Of Egypt

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Marc Martel (Downhere) – o voce de aur

Una dintre formaţiile mele favorite din CCM este Downhere. Muzica lor are de toate, începând cu calitatea textelor.
Componenţa actuală a formaţiei este:
Marc Martel – vocal, chitară 
Jason Germain – vocal, chitară, pian 
Glenn Lavender – bas 
Jeremy Thiessen – tobe
Unul dintre lucrurile pe care Downhere le are din plin este calitatea interpretării vocale. Două voci deosebite contribuie la aceasta: Marc Martel şi Jason Germain.
Până recent s-a ştiut mai puţin faptul că Marc Martel are un dar deosbit: poate interpreta piese "imitând" vocea unor artişti celebri. Iată-l interpretând Asleep in the Light, o melodie de referinţă a lui Keith Green.


(Vezi şi So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt.)

E uimitoare asemănarea vocii sale cu vocea lui Freddy Mercury (Queen).


(Vezi şi Bohemian Rhapsody.)

Dar vocea lui Marc Martel acoperă şi o altă zonă muzicală: opera. În videoclipul următor Marc Martel interpretează Nessun Dorma, imitând vocea lui Luciano Pavarotti, nu înainte de a povesti cum şi de ce a ajuns să imite voci celebre.



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Top Christian Songs - September 26, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending September 25, 2011.

1. "Move" - MercyMe
2. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
3. "Do Everything" - Steven Curtis Chapman
4. "Down" - Mat Kearney
5. "Just As I Am" - Fernando Ortega
6. "Hold Me" - Jamie Grace ft. tobyMac
7. "I Lift My Hands" - Chris Tomlin
8. "All Of Me" - Matt Hammitt
9. "Orchestrated Love Song" - Burlap to Cashmere
10. "Courageous" - Casting Crowns

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard, Cashbox and Air 1 to find the most popular songs.

Newsboys - “God’s Not Dead” to be released on November 15th

God's Not Dead, our first worship album since 2004, is completed and ready for release on November 15th!  The album can be pre-ordered here.
Fans that pre-order the record will get access to our exclusive Facebook Vault, and be able to stream clips from the record before the release date, along with other exclusive goodies.

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Rita Springer - The Playlist (album)

One of Christian music’s most beloved and successful independent artists, Rita Springer is releasing her first studio recording, The Playlist, with Integrity Music.
Springer is known for such legendary worship songs as “Make Us a Prayer,” “Worth It All,” “I Have To Believe” and “Oh How You Love Me,” and has covered church favorites like “You Said” and “I Can Only Imagine.”
The Playlist brings together all new worship songs that range stylistically from atmospheric pop to country-rock and features guest vocalist Anthony Skinner.

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Jeremy Riddle - Furious (album )

"Furious" Jeremy Riddle's 3rd full length album from Vineyard Music, is the newest collection of songs penned by this gifted songwriter and worship leader.

Furious communicates the story of God's love and kingdom with strong worship anthems like the title cut, "Furious" and "One Thing Remains" to introspective musical devotions such as "God of the Redeemed" and "The Lord is My Shepherd."

Jeremy's newest songs are exceptional for congregational worship and personal worship moments.
Released Tuesday, September 20th, 2011.



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Leeland - The Great Awakening

Since the debut of Leeland's acclaimed Sound of Melodies (2006), the three-time GRAMMY and eight-time GMA Dove Award nominated progressive worship band has become one of the most respected and influential voices in worship music.
With its upcoming fourth release, The Great Awakening, Leeland recaptures the essence of its debut album while delving deeper into its spiritual roots; drawing from the wisdom of theologians including Salvation Army founder, William Booth.
The Great Awakening, described by band members as an 11-track "worship revival experience," was produced by Paul Moak (Third Day, Matt Maher) and released September 20 on Essential Records.



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Top Christian Songs - September 19, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending September 18, 2011.

1. "Move" - MercyMe
2. "Strong Enough" - Matthew West
3. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
4. "Lift Me Up" - The Afters
5. "Do Everything" - Steven Curtis Chapman
6. "Hold Me" - Jamie Grace ft. tobyMac
7. "Blessings" - Laura Story
8. "I Lift My Hands" - Chris Tomlin
9. "You Love Me Anyway" - Sidewalk Prophets
10. "My Hope Is In You" - Aaron Shust

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard, Cashbox and Air 1 to find the most popular songs.

MercyMe - The Generous Mr. Lovewell

Who is Mr. Lovewell? (Love well)
He’s an idea.
He’s a movement.
He’s the hope that the little things can add up to a big change.
He’s what the Bible has already called us to do: love one another.
Look for the best in people.
Give people a chance regardless of status, race or gender.
Mr. Lovewell is the understanding that the gospel is for everyone.
Some may receive it, some may reject it, but, from where we’re standing, all that should matter is that the Gospel applies to us all.
Who are we to demand the outcome before we decide to contribute?

Top Christian Songs - September 12, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending September 11, 2011.

1. "Move" - MercyMe
2. "Strong Enough" - Matthew West
3. "I Lift My Hands" - Chris Tomlin
4. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
5. "Do Everything" - Steven Curtis Chapman
6. "Hold Me" - Jamie Grace ft. tobyMac
7. "Waiting For Tomorrow" - Mandisa
8. "Lift Me Up" - The Afters
9. "Motion of Mercy" - Francesca Battistelli
10. "You Love Me Anyway" - Sidewalk Prophets

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard, Cashbox and Air 1 to find the most popular songs.

NeedToBreathe - The Reckoning

NeedToBreathe are gearing up for the release of their new album The Reckoning, out September 20th on Atlantic Records!
After two years of non-stop touring, NeedToBreathe has poured their full efforts into creating The Reckoning – an album centered on the songwriting talents of Bear and Bo Rinehart. Inspired by the dynamic they had developed on the road, the band was determined to capture their on-stage energy and exhilarating live performances, along with their experimental recording ideas.
“We wanted to make a record where we pretty much tried everything. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create something that would define us.”

"We've put our hearts and souls into this record, along with a lot of blood, sweat and tears," said the band via a post on their website announcing the album. "We believe it's the strongest collection of songs we've ever created."



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NEEDTOBREATHE - Slumber (Official Music Video)

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Top Christian Songs - September 4, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending September 4, 2011.

1. "Move" - MercyMe
2. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
3. "I Smile" - Kirk Franklin
4. "Children of the Light" - Lecrae
5. "I Need Your Glory" - Ernest Pugh
6. "Hold Me" - Jamie Grace ft. tobyMac
7. "Feed The Machine" - RED
8. "Down" - Mat Kearney
9. "Never Alone" - Matt Hybarger & Kellye Huff
10. "Love Come To Life" - Big Daddy Weave

"Move," which debuted 11 weeks ago, comes to us from The Generous Mr. Lovewell.
The song has a very Sgt. Pepper (Bee Gees version) sound, taking listeners back to the 80s.

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard and Cashbox.

Downhere - The Song You Sing

The world premiere of music video for Downhere's "The Song You Sing".
http://www.ransom.tv

Me In Motion - Yes We Can

Lyric Video for Me In Motion's song "Yes We Can".

Matthew Jordan - "Something Beautiful" (Original)

A new original song from Matthew Jordan's upcoming EP, "Our Time".

This video features performances by Jonathan Sosin on electric guitar, and David P on the drums. The rest of the instruments, vocals and programming were played & arranged by Matthew Jordan .

Something Beautiful (lyrics)
(by Matthew Jordan & Robert Strauss)

Songs of Praise - Celebrating 50 Years

Songs Of Praise Celebrating 50 Years is out now! This double CD features a huge collection of classic tracks as performed by Huddersfield Choral Society, King's College Choir, Liverpool Philharmonic Choir & more!

Songs Of Praise was first broadcast on BBC Television on Sunday 1 October, 1961. Fifty years on the programme, the longest running religious TV programme in the world, continues to showcase the very best in congregational hymn singing and inspirational music, featuring the very best choirs and soloists from across the UK and beyond.

Dan Peek - Lonely People

Dan (Peek) went to Heaven on July 24 2011. (Dan's website)
Read about his bio and music career here.



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Owl City - Galaxies

Video for the song "Galaxies" off the new Owl City album, All Things Bright and Beautiful.

Track list:
01. The Real World
02. Deer In The Headlights
03. Angels
04. Dreams Don’t Turn To Dust
05. Honey & The Bee
06. Kamikaze
07. January 28, 1986
08. Galaxies
09. Hospital Flowers
10. Alligator Sky (feat. Shawn Chrystopher)
11. The Yacht Club
12. Plant Life


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Josh Wilson - They Just Believe

The Story Behind "They Just Believe" by Josh Wilson




Josh Wilson's hit song, "They Just Believe" from his album, See You.

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NeedToBreathe - Drive All Night

NeedToBreathe are gearing up for the release of their new album The Reckoning, out September 20th on Atlantic Records!

After two years of non-stop touring, NeedToBreathe has poured their full efforts into creating The Reckoning – an album centered on the songwriting talents of Bear and Bo Rinehart. Inspired by the dynamic they had developed on the road, the band was determined to capture their on-stage energy and exhilarating live performances, along with their experimental recording ideas.

“We wanted to make a record where we pretty much tried everything. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create something that would define us.”

Stay tuned for more details, including dates for NeedToBreathe's upcoming headlining tour!

Have you heard the new single "Drive All Night" yet? 



Or stream it here!

Jeremy Camp - There Will Be A Day

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Top Christian Songs - July 24, 2011

Top Christian Songs

Chart for the week ending July 24, 2011.

1. "The Way" - Jeremy Camp
2. "Reach" - Peter Furler
3. "Move" - MercyMe
4. "Stronger" - Mandisa
5. "I Lift My Hands" - Chris Tomlin
6. "Strong Enough" - Matthew West
7. "Blessings" - Laura Story
8. "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)" - Casting Crowns
9. "You Love Me Anyway" - Sidewalk Prophets
10. "Do Everything" - Steven Curtis Chapman

Jeremy Camp's song "The Way" from the We Cry Out: The Worship Project.

The official About.com Top 10 Christian Songs Chart is compiled by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard and Cashbox.

Steven Curtis Chapman - Meant to Be

Steven Curtis Chapman Sings "Meant to Be" from the VeggieTales's DVD, "It's A Meaningful Life"!

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Upcoming New Releases - July 19, 2011

- Burlap To Cashmere - Burlap To Cashmere - Essential Records - Provident
- Richard Smallwood - Promises - Verity - Provident
- Phinehas - thegodmachine - Red Cord Records - Provident
- A Past Unknown - To Those Perishing - Red Cord Records - Provident
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Nichole Nordeman - Beautiful For Me

Nichole Nordeman sings "Beautiful For Me" -- from VeggieTales' "Sweetpea Beauty".

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Seventh Day Slumber - Love Came Down (Lyric Video)

Seventh Day Slumber's new single "Love Came Down" from their new album "Anthem Of Angels" out on BEC Recordings Nov. 15, 2011.

Tracklist:
1 Wasted Life
2 Love Came Down
3 One Mistake
4 Addicted To My Pain
5 Never Too Far Gone
6 Pieces
7 Crash
8 Back Where I Began
9 Knows My Name
10 My Life
11 How He Loves

Annie Moses Band - It Takes A Savior

Annie Moses Band - It Takes A Savior

Annie Moses Band - Beyond the River

Annie Moses Band - Beyond the River

Annie Moses Band - Where Do We Go From Here

Annie Moses Band - Where Do We Go From Here

Annie Moses Band - Blarney Pilgrim

Annie Moses Band - Blarney Pilgrim

Annie Moses Band - Glory Giver

Annie Moses Band - Glory Giver

Fine Arts Summer Academy - Ancient Paths

Fine Arts Summer Academy - Ancient Paths

Fine Arts Summer Academy - Shaloo Shalom

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!



Fine Arts Summer Academy - Shaloo Shalom

JJ Heller - Control

JJ Heller - Control

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JJ Heller - What Love Really Means

JJ Heller - What Love Really Means

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Esterlyn - El Shaddai (with lyrics)

Esterlyn - El Shaddai



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Esterlyn - Freedom is Here

This is the official Music Video for the song "Freedom Is Here" by Esterlyn.



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Dara Maclean - Suitcases

Moira Brown interviews Steve Bell

Moira Brown has a great conversation with Singer/Songwriter Steve Bell.

His CD -- "Kindness"
Available through his website.
www.stevebell

Steve Bell - Kindness

Lyrics (by Brian McLaren):

Rend Collective Experiment - You Are My Vision

We took an old Irish hymn based on the writings of St. Patrick that was written at least a millenia ago and retranslated it from the Irish and the old English to give what we feel is the best modern version.
Then we added some Irish Folk and of course a trash can!!!BAM!!
You can get the chords charts and lyrics at www.rendcollectiveexperiment.com

Burlap to Cashmere - Burlap to Cashmere

Stepping back into the spotlight after a decade away takes an unusually high degree of musical integrity.
For folk-rock pioneer Burlap to Cashmere, a band that built a reputation for both exceptional studio projects and as an unyielding touring act in the late ‘90s, that integrity shines through on a new self-titled, 11-track project due July 19, 2011, on Jive/Essential Records.
With its core lineup intact – singer/guitarist/songwriter Steven Delopoulos, guitarist John Philippidis, and drummer Theodore Pagano - Burlap to Cashmere returns with renewed focus, drive and energy.
“There’s something about family and people you’ve known forever that makes the chemistry happen,” Delopoulos says. “There’s a sense of honesty and trust. That’s Burlap to Cashmere.”



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Downhere - Let Me Rediscover You (official)

Downhere's official music video for "Let Me Rediscover You." Their new album, On the Altar of Love, releases August 23, 2011.

Fernando Ortega - Come Down O Love Divine

After 5 long years since the release of Shadow Of Your Wings, Fernando Ortega teams up again with producer John Andrew Schreiner for his new record Come Down, O Love Divine.
This lush album is complete with 14 new songs and features a full choir ensemble to accompany Fernando's vocals and arrangements. Highlights on the album include a touching tribute to Billy Graham, Just As I Am - an original song by Fernando based on the beloved hymn. Also included is a beautiful instrumental, composed for Ortega's young daughter, Ruby.
The album combines flavors of Renaissance sacred music with Fernando's unique style that fans have loved for years. Fernando has crafted one of his most authentic, and musically creative works of his career.
He invites the listener to journey into a place of reflection and worship of God in Come Down, O Love Divine.
(Family Christian Stores)



Track Listing:

Chris Tomlin - I Lift My Hands

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Matt Redman - Never Once (Live)

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Aaron Shust - My Hope is in You

This is Aaron Shust's new single from his album, This Is What We Believe, coming out August 23, 2011.

Track list:
1. This Is What We Believe
2. My Hope Is In You
3. Your Majesty
4. Risen Today
5. Sing of My Redeemer
6. Never Been A Greater Love
7. Greater Is He
8. Wondrous Love
9. We Are Free
10. God So Loved the World



Lyrics:

Clay Crosse - It Is Well

Clay Crosse: An amazing voice.

Matt Redman - 10,000 Reasons

Matt Redman talking about his new album '10,000 Reasons'. (preview)

Track Listing
01. We Are the Free
02. Here for You
03. Holy
04. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
05. Fires
06. Never Once
07. Where Would We Be
08. We Could Change the World
09. Magnificent
10. O This God
11. Endless Hallelujah

Lecrae - Just Like You

"Just Like You," a lead single from his album Rehab, explores the impact of substitutionary male role models that pale in comparison to the perfect example found in Christ.
The song gives a clear picture of what biblical manhood is.



Lyrics:

Peter Furler – Reach (acoustic)

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Peter Furler - Reach

Peter Furler's new hit single, "Reach". Available on iTunes on 4/19/11!
From the album "On Fire", available 6/21/11!



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The Museum - Allelujah

The Museum's Ben Richter tells the story behind their new single, "Allelujah."





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Jason Gray - Remind Me Who I Am

Jason Gray's new single "Remind Me Who I Am" available on iTunes and Jason's online store 6/28/11. Jason's new album "A Way to See in the Dark" comes out 9/13/11.

Downhere EPK - On the Altar of Love

Story behind Downhere's new album "On the Altar of Love" set to release August 23, 2011.

Owl City - All Things Bright and Beautiful (Making Of)

All Things Bright and Beautiful
Release Date: 06/14/2011
Label: Universal Republic









Track list
01. The Real World 3:55
02. Deer In The Headlights 3:01
03. Angels 3:40
04. Dreams Don’t Turn To Dust 3:45
05. Honey & The Bee 3:45
06. Kamikaze 3:28
07. January 28, 1986 0:38
08. Galaxies 4:03
09. Hospital Flowers 3:39
10. Alligator Sky (feat. Shawn Chrystopher) 3:05
11. The Yacht Club 4:33
12. Plant Life 4:11



Music video by Owl City performing Owl City: The Making Of All Things Bright and Beautiful. (C) 2011 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Downhere - Let me Rediscover You

Anthem Lights - Can't Shut Up

Official Anthem Lights music video for "Can't Shut Up" directed by TK McKamy.
Anthem Lights' debut, self-titled album will be available May 10, 2011 in stores and online.

For more information, visit http://anthemlights.com
http://facebook.com/anthemlights
http://twitter.com/anthemlights



Lyrics: 

GRAMMY Awards 2011 Restructuring

When the GRAMMY's first started in 1959, they honored 28 categories in music. By 2011, the total number of awards handed out every year had grown to 109.
The GRAMMY Awards' 2011 restructuring will mean 31 fewer categories in 2012. While all of the main fields will remain the same, the categories themselves are changing.
For Christian and Gospel music fans, the restructuring will mean two less awards in 2012.
Rather than expand the field to truly represent the vast expanse of Christian music styles, they have further boxed the genre in by failing to acknowledge that Christian music offersBluegrass, Country,Metal, Inspirational, Pop, Praise and Worship, Rap, Rock, Southern Gospel andUrban/R&B Gospel.

GOSPEL FIELD (2011)	GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC FIELD (2012)
Best Gospel Performance	Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
Best Gospel Song	Best Gospel Song
Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album	Best Contemporary Christian Music Song
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album	Best Gospel Album
Best Southern, Country Or Bluegrass Gospel Album	Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Best Traditional Gospel Album	--Category Deleted--
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album	--Category Deleted--

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Steve Bell - the Kindness Solo Tour 2011

The new album Kindness is just released by Steve Bell. Steve is on tour to support the new album.

Be Part of Don Moen's New Worship Project

Friends,

I'm in the process of creating a new worship project, and I want you to be part of it!

In the past, a record label has funded my creative projects, but today, I'd like to try something new. I'd like to give you the opportunity to pre-order my next project.

Voice to Spirit - Lord's Prayer

Voice to Spirit: A clever way to describe worship, Our voices praising God.
The Duo Voice to Spirit consists of the guy who makes the noise (Mackenzie) and the girl who sings it to life (Brittany).
The music is a poetic blend of inspiring vocals, organic pianos, strings, vintage synthesizers and a collision of drum machines and bass.
All of the music is recorded in Mackenzie's personal studio.



Lord's Prayer original version by Voice to Spirit
Video : Sermon on the Mount, altarpiece by Henrik Olrik

Gateway Worship - God Is With Us Now

The Gateway Worship team perform the song "God Is With Us Now" from their new album and DVD, God Be Praised.
God Be Praised is available on Integrity Direct at: http://www.integritydirect.com/product1_God-Be-Praised_Gateway-Worship_685872_10151_-1_10051_19136

Newsboys - Save Your Life (free download)

Download the brand new single Save Your Life for free.

The Museum - Not For Sale (live)

The Museum performing "Not For Sale" live at Dogwood Church in Peachtree City, GA. on Freedom Sunday - March 13, 2011. The new single released February 1st for Not For Sale Campaign to help fight human trafficking. Download the song for Free exclusively at www.TheMuseumIsNotForSale.com & help take action to fight slavery by leaving a donation while you're there!

Ryan Stevenson - We Got The Light

Ryan Stevenson's debut album "Yesterday, Today, Forever" is coming March 22, 2011.

FM Static - Last Train Home

FM Static's new album "My Head Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go" will be out on April 5th, 2011 from Tooth and Nail Record. Check out one of their singles "Last Train Home" here!



Track Listing:
1. My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go
2. F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C
3. (Hey) I Want It
4. Lost In You
5. U Don't Know Me Like That
6. Cinnamon & Lipstick
7. Black Tattoo
8. Last Train Home
9. Breaking Me Again
10. Inside Out

Kirk Franklin - I Am

Kirk Franklin's new album entitled "Hello Fear" will be released on March 22, 2011
"I titled this album Hello Fear because - with everything going on in the world - it is the word and the feeling, that paralyzes all of us on some level right now," said Franklin. "In my own life, fear has been a shadow that has followed me since I was a child. But the season of running from it is over. I am turning around and speaking directly to it. This album is full of personal and painful work that invites the listener to join me on the journey of letting this familiar 'friend' know that his time is over." 

Third Day - Children Of God

The official music video for Third Day's new song, "Children Of God".

Passion: Here For You

Passion: Here For You (Deluxe Edition) was recorded live at the Passion 2011 conference with more than 20,000 university-aged students in Atlanta, GA January 1-4, 2011.
The much-anticipated collection of new worship songs features sixstepsrecords artists Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill. The album and new song offerings will reflect the desire of a generation to lay down their lives to live for the renown of Christ. Lecrae contributes to the project as well.

Track Listing:
1. Here For You
2. Symphony 
3. Waiting Here For You
4. All My Fountains
5. Shadows
6. Lord, I Need You
7. Set Free
8. Forever Reign
9. Sometimes
10. Always
11. Carry Your Name
12. Spirit Fall

Palmetto State Quartet - Don't That Sound Like Heaven

Palmetto State Quartet sings their 2011 hit radio single "Don't That Sound Like Heaven" from their Mansion Entertainment project "Grace".
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Gateway Worship - O The Blood

Kari Jobe, and the Gateway Worship team, perform the song "O The Blood", from their new album and DVD, God Be Praised.
God Be Praised is available on iTunes at: http://bit.ly/gateway-GBP and the CD & DVD are available on Integrity Direct at: http://www.integritydirect.com/product1_God-Be-Praised_Gateway-Worship_685872_10151_-1_10051_19136

The Best of Buddy Greene

DVD and CD available May 17th, 2011.
The first ever Buddy Greene DVD!

Hosted by Bill Gaither, The Best of Buddy Greene features a warm, personal look at the life, music and and heart of this gifted artist and songwriter.

This DVD features some of his most unforgettable performances from the Homecoming video series plus never before seen interviews.
It includes the outstanding Carnegie Hall performance of the Classical Medley.
It also includes an extensive interview between Bill Gaither and Buddy, which make this a must-have DVD for those who love Buddy Greene music.

Hillsong United - Search My Heart (Radio Version)

Hillsong United's "Search My Heart" from the album AFTERMATH
(P) (C) 2011 Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music Australia.
Formerly known This Means Love, Aftermath is the latest release of Hillsong United. This amazing studio album includes twelve worship-fueled songs such as "Awakening," "Like an Avalanche," "Light Will Shine," "Aftermath," and more!

Gordon Mote - Hold Me Up

Antem Lights

Antem Lights can trace its roots back to the fall of 2007, when singer/songwriter Alan Powell joined forces with then aspiring solo artist Chad Graham.
Both were living in Los Angeles at the time, to pen songs for Chad’s solo effort.
But providentially, the more they wrote, the more it became clear that these powerful, harmonic songs were meant for a group.
Within a matter of days, the pieces fell into place, when two other Liberty University students—Caleb Grimm and Kyle Kupecky—came on board, “When God put the pieces together,” says Powell, “we just knew it was right. Everything just fell into place... like it was meant to be.”

Mandisa - Stronger

"I can't think of a better time to have finally lost 100lbs," said Mandisa. "How appropriate that on the day my single 'Stronger' is released, proclaiming that God is able to take us through the difficult times and bring us out stronger, He gives me a physical manifestation of that truth!" (Christian Post)
Stronger is part of the upcoming album "What If We Were Real", scheduled to be released on April 5, 2011, at Sparrow Records.

MercyMe - Beautiful

Tim Hughes - Counting on your name

A new video from Kingsway: Tim Hughes - Counting On Your Name
In fact this is a preview of the following studio album of Tim Hughes, Love Shine trough, scheduled to be released on 21st March 2011.