Friday, March 9, 2012

This weekend, prepare yourself for a federal mandated loss of sleep.
Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday night.
You SPRING forward!
Which sounds so optimistic, but really means you get an hour LESS sleep...

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Jeff Chandler

For Jeff Chandler, music is a legacy. From early childhood his parents exposed him to a wide variety of musical influences ranging from Bill Gaither to the Beatles. He came up in the shadow of his father, Scott Chandler, a drummer who played at church and in a touring band.

His musical debut, as humble as it was, came at 16 years old when one of his pastors cast him for the lead shepherd-boy role in the annual Christmas play. He still points to that experience as the defining moment that music became his life.

Over the last decade, he has played venues ranging from coffee shops to coliseums and has had the honor of sharing the stage with Michael English, Rascal Flatts, David Crowder, Steve Fee, Leeland and Grammy award winning artist, Casting Crowns.

Country, gospel, and epic rock'n'roll flavors bring a unique taste to those who sample his work. His songs are primarily born out of relationships: his family, friends and those he serves as a spiritual leader.

"I feel like the purpose for my music is to bring healing and direction to broken hearts. I honestly feel that's what my life is about." - Jeff Chandler

Fact: Casting Crowns recorded Chandler's song I Know You're There on their acclaimed The Altar and the Door album.

Album: I Know You're There

Twitter: @jeffchandler76

Want More? CLICK HERE

Video: Jeff Chandler (live acoustic)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Who did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel?

A: Saul (1 Samuel)

Way to go Jeff in Parsonsberg, MD!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Third Thursday in a row near 70 degrees.
This is my kind of weather pattern...

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Aaron Keyes

Aaron Keyes and his band travel internationally, leading worship and coaching worship leaders as the Lord gives opportunity. Most frequently Aaron works with Kingsway Music, from the United Kingdom. He and his wife of 11 years, Megan, have four sons – Cooper, Judah, Nyle, and Linen. Aaron and Megan graduated from Furman University in Greenville, SC, where they were a part of planting CrossRoads Community Church (in Simpsonville, SC) with Aaron’s parents, Steve and Becky.

But it's not all international touring and recording for Aaron Keyes. Aaron has served as the worship pastor at Grace Fellowship Church (outside Atlanta, GA) for the past eight years. Several months out of the year, he has younger worship pastors living in his home as part of an intensive worship discipleship course, involving daily teaching, mentoring, coaching, and community. Plus Aaron helps teach the next generation the skills for worship leading through Catalyst Worship school!

Between church life, traveling, song-writing, discipleship and parenting, Aaron and Megan are loving their lives and excited about their next season of life, love and discipleship.

Album: Dwell 

Twitter: @aaronkeyes

Tour: CLICK HERE 

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Video: Blessing & Honor



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Ruth was the great-grandmother of what famous king of Israel?

A:  David (Ruth 4:17)

Way to go Vivian in Crisfield, MD!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Peace is just a prayer away.

ARTIST OF THE DAY
DecembeRadio

In 2006, DecembeRadio's debut album was nominated for a GRAMMY and earned the group four Dove Award nominations, including nods in the Best New Artist category and Song of the Year for "Drifter." That night the band claimed their first Dove Award when DecembeRadio was honored for Rock Album of the Year!

DecembeRadio puts a lot of time and effort into their live performances.  They toured relentlessly the past several years, including opening for Third Day on a recent spring tour. The band has an intriguing dynamic on stage. Though they definitely have that powerful rock 'n roll stage presence, they also have a unique ability to be accessible to the fans. There's a bond that's forged between the guys and the crowd that erases that unseen barrier between artist and audience.

Every time the band enters the studio to write, they are always overwhelmed with a sense of gratefulness.  They truly love what they do - and know how fortunate they are to get to do it.

When asked about the future - the band responds "..we're just enjoying the journey."

Kids: Between the four members' families, the band now has three daughters.

Album: Southern Attic Sessions

Twitter: @DecembeRadio

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Look For Me



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who owned the barley field where Ruth gleaned leftovers?

A: Boaz (Ruth 2:3)

Congratulations Jenny in Hurlock, MD!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Happy 100th birthday to Oreo!
That's a hundred years of people always eating at least one too many - because that's how you know you've had enough - when you've had more than enough!

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

How To Be Loved
by Todd Agnew | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Nothing Left to Fear
by Andy Cherry | Genre: Pop/Rock

Never Forsaken
by Charles Billingsley | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Sound Of The Broken
by Jeremy Horn | Genre: Pop/Rock

Current
by Sarah MacIntosh | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Decade: The Best of Israel & New Breed From 2002-2012
by Israel Houghton & New Breed | Genre: Praise & Worship

We Will
by The Life Church Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship

Now
by Fireflight | Genre: Pop/Rock

Moving Forward
by Andrea Helms | Genre: Gospel

The 6th
by FLAME | Genre: Rap

Class President
by Young Chozen | Genre: Urban

WANT MORE? CLICK HERE

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Shawn McDonald

Originally from Oregon, now Seattle-based - Shawn McDonald crafts lazy melodies with rich lyrical depth. Shawn's journey through the musical landscape has taught him to appraciate and delight in the truly good things of life and to embrace each season as it unfolds. He yearns to find contentment and accept every step God leads him on.

The Transformation: Shawn was a drug addict/dealer in trouble with the law at age 20.  It was then, near suicide that Shawn came to know Jesus Christ.  He is a life completely transformed by Grace.

Showcasing his love of all things artistic, Shawn invited artist Scott Erikson to paint an original work each night of the tour - on stage during the concert. At the end of each show, they auctioned off the art to benefit the Transpire Project (for artists).

The Latest: In between shows, Shawn's been working on new material in Nashville.

Regional Fact: Shawn's deep appreciation for coffee makes Seattle the perfect place to live.

Hobbies: Music isn't Shawn's only artistic expression. He is also a budding photographer.

Latest Album: Closer

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Rise (acoustic)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Who was Ruth's Mother-in-law?

A: Naomi (Ruth 1)

Score for Lisa in Federalsburg, MD!

AWESOME ANIMAL OF THE DAY

Monday, March 5, 2012

Today is my dad's birthday, but because he's immediate family, he cannot win the DQ Grill & Chill Blizzard Cake that members of the Birthday/Anniversary Club can score!
So if you have a birthday or anniversary this week ... well I'd sign up...

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Kerrie Roberts

Kerrie Roberts is a big voice in a little package. She grew up singing in church, where she'd often have to stand on a crate so that people sitting further back than the front row could see where her powerful voice was coming from! Kerrie's dad was a pastor and her mom the choir director for their church. Being front and center in church was bred into her from birth!

Kerrie began writing her first songs in high school, performing one during her own graduation. When the time came for college, Kerrie chose to get her degree in Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Performance at the University of Miami.

“Little kids have dreams. For me, it was ‘I’m going to be a singer.’ And I never grew out of it.”

Connections: She's currently opening up the Love Come To Life Tour with Big Daddy Weave & Mikeschair!

TV: Kerrie's music has been featured on Fox and ABC for various promotions and TV show soundtracks.

Album: Kerrie Roberts 

Twitter: @Kerrie_Roberts 

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Savior To Me


Kerrie Roberts - Savior To Me (Official Music Video) from providentlabelgroup on GodTube.


SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Who tied torches to fox tails and released the foxes into the Phillistine's fields setting them ablaze?

A:  Samson (Judges 15)

Score for Bill in Parksley, VA!

Friday, March 2, 2012

It's Friday, Friday...

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Kutless

This Oregon based rock group is in the midst of a second musical career. After selling nearly 2 million records and touring the world as a preeminent Christian rock quintet, Kutless found a new voice producing quality worship records.

Their first worship album was Strong Tower - and not only was it a hit with critics and fans, but it revealed the true nature of Kutless' calling - to bring people closer to Jesus. In any industry there is pressure to repeat success and Kutless approached the matter hesitantly. They didn't want to produce another worship record just because everyone loved the first one. The band knew that worship has to be authentic. With much prayer and council from their pastors, Kutless created It Is Well.

Just a week ago Kutless released their next worship project, Believer.

The Name: Christ took our beating and paid the wages of our sin. Romans 6:23
He took our cuts for us leaving us..."Kutless".

Album: Believer

Twitter: @kutless

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Give Us Clean Hands



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  How small did God reduce Gideon's army to?

A: 300 men (Judges 7)

Way to go Ashley of Atlantic, VA!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Second Thursday in a row near 70 degrees.
This is my kind of weather pattern...

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Casting Crowns

Lead singer Mark Hall says, “Our main purpose, above all else, is to know Him more.” The members of Casting Crowns each serve in student ministry in their local churches around the metro Atlanta area.

After all the accolades, all the awards, all the time on the road and in the studio, why does Casting Crowns continue to do what they do? The answer is simple: It’s their calling – God’s calling on the lives of these seven committed and talented musicians. To pour their lives into the students and families God has placed in their paths. To set discipleship to music. To challenge and strengthen the body of Christ. It’s what brought them together in the first place and what keeps them going …

The new album Come To The Well has a strong theme running throughout each song.  We all try to fill our hearts with things other than Christ.  Parents, friends, spouses, things, jobs - but none of these can satisfy our need for Jesus.   The new single Just Another Birthday focuses on the failure of an earthly father to be there for his daughter - but points out that our Heavenly Father is always present.

Stats:
8.2 million career album sales
3 GRAMMY Award
2 American Music Award
14 Dove Awards
12+ chart-topping radio singles

Line Up:
Mark Hall
Megan Garrett
Melodee DeVevo
Hector Cervantes
Chris Huffman
Juan DeVevo
Brian Scoggin

Album: Come To The Well

Twitter: @castingcrowns

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Just Another Birthday

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What happened when Joshua's men and the priests marched around Jericho seven times and then shouted?

A: ..the walls came tumblin' down... (Joshua 6)

Congratulations to Wyatt in Bloxom, VA!