Thursday, February 28, 2013

Third Day, Josh Wilson & Colton Dixon - TONIGHT! See you there!

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Sara Groves

This former teacher, who lives in Minnesota with her husband and their three kids probably wouldn't strike you as a famous songwriter if you caught her in the grocery store or out at the park playing - but she's already a legend in Nashvillian circles.

When it comes to songwriting, Sara Groves influences the influencers. Her most vocal admirers range from pioneers of Christian worldview music, including Randy Stonehill, Michael Card and Charlie Peacock, to her peers today, Natalie Grant, Jars of Clay, Nichole Nordeman, Point of Grace and Bethany Dillon.

Sara Groves started writing songs when she was four years old. She describes her youth as being "lonesome", and she wrote about deep issues while still in junior high school. Eventually, she took a songwriting course, prompted by her husband, and she began to take the art seriously.

Home Life: Sara and her family are busy trying to sell their house and close on a hundred year old church building in St. Paul, MN. Their goal is steadily renovate the building to serve as both their family residence and an art hall for the Twin Cities.  They got the idea from projects done in Nashville and Dallas by Sara's mentor and producer, the legendary Charlie Peacock.

Album: Invisible Empire

Twitter: @grovesroad

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Eyes on the Prize



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Who came first, EliSHA or EliJAH?

A:  Elijah.

Way to go, Shawonda in Salisbury!

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

At 5:30, Tai Anderson of Third Day is calling in to talk about what we can expect at the concert TOMORROW NIGHT!

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Third Day

Multi-platinum-selling rock band Third Day has played to millions of fans in numerous sold-out arenas around the world. They've garnered over 25 No. 1 singles across multiple formats—not to mention armloads of GRAMMY and Dove Awards. Yet Third Day’s most valued accomplishment is their willingness to struggle openly before fans and critics alike to show God's presence in all they do.

With a career pushing into its third decade, Third Day has impacted countless lives.  And they can impact your life tomorrow night in Salisbury!  Come to the Miracle Tour and turn an average Thursday night into something worth remembering.

Oddity: Third Day Fans are crazy.  And are called Gomers.  Cause... why not.

Album: Miracle

Twitter: @thirdday

Tour: CLICK HERE
*Tomorrow night at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!

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Video: I Need A Miracle



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Why did Elisha curse a group of kids - who were then mauled by bears?

A:  They made fun of Elisha for being bald.

Score for Kristin in Dagsboro, DE!

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Third Day. Josh Wilson. Colton Dixon. Thursday.

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Need You Now
by Plumb | Genre: Pop/Rock

Swallow the Ocean
by NewSong | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Make Some Noise
by Salvador | Genre: Pop/Rock

Zion
by Hillsong United | Genre: Praise & Worship

Gold [Re-Release]
by Britt Nicole | Genre: Pop/Rock

The Worship Collection
by Kutless | Genre: Praise & Worship

This Love I Know
by The Awakening | Genre: Praise & Worship

Under Fire
by Green River Ordinance | Genre: Pop/Rock

The Electro-Pop Deluxe
by V.Rose | Genre: Pop/Rock

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ARTIST OF THE DAY
The Afters

When The Afters broke out onto the scene with Never Going Back to OK, it didn't seem like anything could stop them.  Their music was fun, the attitudes were joyful and nothing could slow them down!

But life's circumstances quickly changed everything. After losing their longtime friend and manager to a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, two band members decided to part ways with the band, and then there was a life-threatening car wreck, followed by a new member of the band losing a close friend just one week after joining the group.

It was a rough season of change for The Afters. Holding on to their faith and their passion for making music has kept the band focused throughout the mess of it all.  Through the pain, faith grew in abundance and that is definitely the message behind their album Light Up The Sky.

Cool: The Afters' song Light Up The Sky was featured on NBC's The Biggest Loser and their song Lift Me Up was on ABC's You Deserve It.  They've also been featured on MTV, Rachel Ray, Grey's Anatomy and Dr. Phil!

Ancient History: The four original members of The Afters met while working at a Starbucks together.  The band's original name was Screaming Mimes - but they changed it to Blisse.  Thankfully a producer talked them into the The Afters.

Album: Light Up The Sky

Upcoming Album: Life Is Beautiful is due out April 16!

Twitter: @theafters

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: You Lift Me Up



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Who was Elijah's protege?

A:  Elisha.

Score for Julie!

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Monday, February 25th, 2013

Only three more days until Third Day takes the stage!

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.

Now the band has a third worship album out called Believer.  Even with the success the band is having with worship records they want their fands to know that they exist to "..point to Christ and remind us all that there is more to worship than worship albums. We must live a life of worship." - Jon Micah (lead singer of Kutless)

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: God of Wonders lyrics video



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  After embarrassing the 450 prophets of Baal, from whom did Elijah flee?

A:  Queen Jezebel.

Way to go, Cheryl in Royal Oak, MD!

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Have a great weekend! Need something to do? Browse our Joy Notes.

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Patrick Ryan Clark

Patrick Ryan Clark grew up in the Oklahoma Bible belt.  Church was a ritual and not spiritual for him.  Life was about having fun.  He had plenty of talents (including ruling his school's basketball court) and was a part of the in-crowd.  One night at a party, he stumbled across a friends CD collection.  One of the CD's was called "Jesus Freak."  Patrick swiped the dcTalk album and listened to it while driving home.

He says that when the song "What If I Stumble" came on, it reduced him to tears.  The realization that God really loves us just as we are, was ultimately the real game-changer.  Patrick pulled the car over and in tears prayed to accept Christ into his heart as his Savior and Lord.  That decision eventually paved the way for the life he never expected. A week later, Patrick gave up basketball and also happened to pick up his first guitar. At first strum, he was addicted.

Drawing from his life experiences and the personal stories of the people he leads in worship each week at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, the songs on his debut album Where Would I Be are rife with encouragement, hope and a grace-centered perspective.

Ministry: Patrick is the worship pastor at Watermark Community Church and he also leads Celebrate Recovery there - helping people find freedom from their hurts, habits and hang-ups.

Album: Where Would I Be

Twitter: @prcmusic

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Hallulujah God Is Here featuring Kari Jobe



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  Elijah famously taunted 450 prophets OF WHAT GOD in a competition to see whose god would send fire to burn a sacrifice?

A:  Baal (1 Kings)

Way to go, Linda!

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

One week until the Miracle Tour!

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Tenth Avenue North

Tenth Avenue North was born when Mike Donehey and Jason Jamison met at their Christian collge, Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.  The duo began writing and performing songs together, recruiting Jeff Owen to play guitar.  Getting some experience underneath their belts, the new band began booking themselves in churches and youth camps from Florida to Colorado.  When they weren't in class, they were making music.

Buzz built quickly for the group and in 2009, Tenth Avenue North won New Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards!

Album: The Struggle

Twitter: @tenthavenorth

Tour: CLICK HERE
*The Struggle Tour is stopping in Milton, DE late April!

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Video: The Struggle Official Music Video



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  While Elijah stayed with a widow, two miracles happened; one of which was that God increased her oil and flour supply. What was the other miracle?

A:  The widow's son was revived from the dead. (1 Kings 17)

Congrats to Beth in Princess Anne!

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning...
(Congrats to Matt Redman, who won 2 GRAMMY's for his hit song 10,000 Reasons!)

ARTIST OF THE DAY
NewWorldSon

How do you describe the sound of NewWorldSon?  According to their press release: "The award-winning band's music is a veritable melting pot of gospel, R&B, reggae and jazz fused together with an innate pop sensibility. The result is a combustion of flavor like no other that can only be fully appreciated after seeing the band perform live."

The Canadian quartet has been winning JUNO Awards and GMA Canada Covenant Awards for years.  Wildly popular abroad, we are just now falling in love with them stateside.  The group was featured on The Newsboys' wildly popular "GO" tour and received invitations to headline festivals in Australia, Germany, Holland and Sweden, quickly extending its international reach.

Joel, Josh, Rich and Mark take their musical artistry very seriously.  But they are adament that the music means nothing without Christ.  They believe that music can make you feel good, but life isn't all happy rainbows and shiny stars.  Salvation is the root of every single one of their songs.

Album: Rebel Transmission

Twitter: @newworldson

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Live in the Netherlands



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SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q:  According to the author of 1 Kings, which Israelite king "did more to provoke the Lord to anger than all all before him"?

A:  Ahab (1 Kings 16:33)

Nicely done, Laura in Lexington Park!

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