Wednesday, November 30, 2011

OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:
25 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir



The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (out of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church) is directed by Carol Cymbala, the wife of Senior Pastor Jim Cymbala and the daughter of the church founder, the late Rev. Clair Hutchins. Although the Choir is composed of vocally untrained church members, it has been used by the Lord to present the love of God all over the world. The 285-voice choir has recorded three videos, three DVDs, and numerous albums, winning six Grammy Awards.

It is a highly unlikely ensemble, a mixture of ethnic and economic backgrounds. The choir is made up of attorneys and street people, nurses and ex-crack addicts, a unique cross section of humanity.

Pastor Cymbala explains: “None of us would have met if it weren’t for Christ. Our backgrounds are just too diverse. But all of us have one thing in common: we have all been lifted up and saved. So the Choir sings—not about a theological position—but about what has happened to them. It’s not a theory; it’s a reality.”

The Choir’s latest album project is entitled "Declare Your Name". Their concert venues in New York City have included Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Paramount Theater, and a sold-out performance at the Madison Square Garden Theater.

Christmas Album: A Brooklyn Tabernacle Christmas

Twitter: @TheBrooklynTab

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Video: Hallelujah to the King



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: In the Gospel of Matthew, who moved the stone from Jesus' tomb?

A: an angel (Matthew 28:2)

Score for Teresa of Salisbury!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Awakening: Live From Chicago (Live)
by Jesus Culture | Genre: Praise & Worship

KJ-52 Triple Pack!
by KJ-52 | Genre: Rap

Holy Hip Hop Vol. 12
by Various Artists - General Miscellaneous | Genre: Rap

CHRISTMAS

Christmas Together (e.p.)
by Jamie Grace | Genre: Christmas

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OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:
26 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Phillips, Craig & Dean



Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig, and Dan Dean make up this vocal group that has been leading worship around the world since 1991. All three are pastors at different churches in Texas and Missouri and prioritize being at home for church. As a group they have earned almost two dozen number 1 radio singles, 9 Dove Awards nominations and several wins - including the 2010 Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year, Fearless.

Phillips, Craig & Dean have performed at the conventions of the National Religious Broadcasters and Christian Booksellers Association, appeared at Moody Church, played at Promise Keepers rallies, and recorded music for the National Day of Prayer.

Christmas Fact: Hope For All The World was produced by Watermark's Nathan Nockels.

Christmas Album: Hope For All The World

Twitter: @RandyPCD

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: About PC&D



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What Old Testament book of wisdom says the grave is one four things that can never be satisfied?

A: Proverbs (30:16)

Way to go Ethan in Bloxom, VA!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Did you have a happy Thanksgiving?
I hope it was a perfect weekend of family and friends. Now as we get back to work (and begin preparing for Christmas) please help us better pray for our community! Sign up your area schools to be the Prayer School of the Day!

OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:
27 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Hillsong



Hillsong Live, Hillsong United, Hillsong Kids, Hillsong London, Hillsong Chapel ...

An entire worship movement was born out of the Hillsong mega-church in Australia! Dozens of worship leaders and bands have come into being through this one ministry. Led by worship leaders Reuben Morgan, Ben Fielding, Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech and Hillsong UNITED the team record a live album each year.

The Mission Statement: Hillsong LIVE is the global expression of praise and worship from Hillsong Church with a commitment to resourcing the wider church, and a passion for seeing people connect with God in a real and personal way.

Since 1992, Hillsong LIVE has resourced the local church and received gold and platinum album status multiple times, writing such well known worship songs as "Shout To The Lord", "Inside Out", "Hosanna", "The Stand" and “Mighty to Save”, awarded the 2009 Dove for Worship Song of the Year!

Christmas Album: Born is the King

Twitter: @hillsong

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Video: Born is the King (It's Christmas)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Which 2 people buried their father Abraham?

A: Isaac and Ishmael (Genesis 25:9)

Way to go Sonya!

Friday, November 25, 2011

It's Black Friday!
Find any good deals?

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Point of Grace



Point of Grace first came to be 19 years ago at Ouachita Baptist University. Despite nearly two decades of Christian music stardom, at it's essense are women who are trying to live their lives right, be good wives and raise their children the best they can. In conjunction with their new album, they released a new cookbook, Cooking with Grace, featuring personal photos and stories to help raise money for an African orphanage.

The two-time Grammy nominees have sold more than 6.5 million albums and earned 24 consecutive No. 1 singles (27 total), a feat unmatched by any artist in any genre. They’ve also won 10 Dove Awards.

2011 Dove Nominations:
Christmas Album of the Year: Home for the Holidays
Country Songs of the Year: There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace
Country Album of the Year: No Changin' Us

Album: Turn Up The Music: The Hits of Point of Grace

Christmas Album: Home For The Holidays

Twitter: @PointofGrace

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: How You Live (acoustic)

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Caedmon's Call



Caedmon's Call has been producing eclectic, acoustic driven music for two decades. Cliff Young fronts this family of songwriters that includes Derek Webb, Danielle Young (Cliff's wife), Andy Osenga, Todd Bragg, Garett Buell, Jeff Miller and Josh Moore. Ask any Christian performer who they think is authentic in a world of pop culture glitz and they'll tell you, without skipping a beat, Caedmon's Call.

When Christian music exploded in the 90s - playing sold out arenas and massive mega-churches, Caedmon's Call continued (in spite of their great success) to play coffee shops and bars. They always wanted to be where they felt Jesus would be. Caedmon’s Call has sold over a million units of its 15 records to date but has always been more of a community itself than a band.

Caedmon’s also helped launch or boosted the careers of artists like Bebo Norman, Jill Phillips, Waterdeep, and Andrew Peterson. The band is also a longtime promoter of missional living, through their longtime partnership with Compassion International, and more recently with the Dalit Freedom Network, an organization fighting caste discrimination in India, and the band’s own Share The Well Foundation.

Album: Raising Up The Dead

Twitter: @caedmonscall

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
Tomorrow!

ARTIST OF THE DAY
The Sonflowerz



The Sonflowerz are a British-American sister duo born in 1999 when Elissa Leander began writing original worship songs at the age of 14. Encouraged by her youth pastor to form a band with her sister, Becca, they began performing at various venues across Colorado. The act’s first album, You Remain, and single, Crazy Love, were released in 2002. Their sophomore effort, Alive in You, was released in 2005.

The Sonflowerz have shared the stage with artists such as Third Day, Jeremy Camp, Kutless, Barlow Girl, Needtobreathe, Sanctus Real and Phil Wickham. 6-time Dove Award-winner Don Koch produced their record, All Over The World.

Album: By Faith

Twitter: @sonflowerz

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: The Making of By Faith



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who was Joseph's little brother?

A: Benjamin

Score for Darlene in Lexington Park, MD! And Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Glory
by Michael W. Smith | Genre: Instrumental

For the Honor
by Elevation Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship

Frequency
by Satellites & Sirens | Genre: Pop/Rock

The King Is Coming
by Saving Grace | Genre: Hard Rock

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OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
The Day After Tomorrow!

ARTIST OF THE DAY
The Newsboys



Part of the Holy Trinity of 90s Christian music (DC Talk, Audio Adrenaline, and The Newsboys) - The Newsboys have been touring the globe for nearly 25 years! The band originated in Australia, but the current line-up features a couple of Americans.

Two years ago long-time frontman Peter Furler announced he was burnt out on the touring life and wanted to spend time with his family, and producing from his home in Nashville. There were tryouts - rumors - and then blowing the mind of everyone who listened to Christian music in the 90s, former DCTalk vocalist Michael Tait became the new lead singer of The Newsboys. This is what is called a SUPER GROUP!

Facts: The Newsboys were formed in 1985 as "The News" in Queensland, Austrailia. There are no original members performing in the band's current line-up.

Album: God Is Not Dead

Twitter: @newsboys

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Sneak Peak: God's Not Dead



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: The death of which friend made Jesus cry?

A: Lazarus (John 11)

Way to go Monica!

Monday, November 21, 2011

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
2 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
MIKESCHAIR



MIKESCHAIR was born out of a dorm room at Nashville's Belmont University. Music could always be heard coming out of Mike Grayson's dorm room, attracting other musicians to volunteer in his jam sessions. Before long, a band had formed!

How did the name "MIKESCHAIR" come about? Well, the rest of the guys lived on a different floor of the dorm - but Mike was the epicenter of the band - so the guys bought Mike a chair to make him feel more at home hanging out of their floor of the dorm. Since college boys don't like sharing, Mike put a sign on the chair reading, "Mike's chair."

Though they love music, each member of MIKESCHAIR admits it’s about so much more. “We all really have this desire to be involved in ministry,” Hale says. “We are obviously all really passionate about music, but we always want it to be about something more. We saw that we all had the same heart for this and then God just kept opening doors.”

MIKESCHAIR has experienced a great deal since the release of their debut album. Not only have they toured extensively, they’ve also maintained their heart for missions to work and be involved with the international relief agencies such as Food for the Hungry and Buckner International; organizations that help at risk orphans. The band members have traveled abroad to Haiti with Food for the Hungry and to South & Central America with Buckner International.

Some bands have to tour a long time to get their big break - but just a few weeks into the band's inception, the guys won Belmont University's Music Showcase competition, got signed to CURB Records, played a ton of shows and got themselves nominated at the Dove Awards for Song of The Year (For Let The Waters Rise).

Album: A Beautiful Life

Twitter: @MIKESCHAIR

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Someone Worth Dying For



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What baby was crying when he was discovered by a princess?

A: Moses (Exodus 2)

Way to go Denise of Salisbury!

Friday, November 18, 2011

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
5 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Rachel Lampa



Rachel Lampa was born in Ann Arbor, MI and grew up in a tightly knit family just outside of Boulder, CO. As a family, they clung to Christ through hard times, including job losses and divorce. Through the hard times, God used Rachel's voice to inspire and bring healing. And it was her voice that landed her a Word Recording contract at the age of 14.

The next 8 years of Rachel's life were filled with recording, touring, promoting - a crazy travel schedule that stretched right through adolescence. Some of her adventures included an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, ET, CNN, the privilege of recording at Abbey Road Studios in London, and a performance for the Pope in Rome in 2000.

After a few years of rest and searching, Rachel Lampa got married, started writing music again, moved to Nashville and has a new album (All We Need) out now!

Fun Fact: Rachel starred as Sally in the Christian DVD Hidden Secrets, co-starring John Schneider (from The Dukes of Hazzard).

Album: All We Need

Twitter: @RachaelLampa

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Remedy (acoustic)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who cried as he begged his father Isaac for his rightful blessing?

A: Esau (Genesis 27:38)

Score for Tonya in Hurlock, MD!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
6 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Lincoln Brewster



Born and raised in a small town in Alaska, Brewster’s childhood was spent in a broken home. It was an environment darkened by his stepfather’s violent behavior and alcohol addiction. An environment from which Brewster and his mother sought solace in music.

As Brewster bonded with his mom through music, he began mastering a variety of instruments —including a stunning prowess on the guitar. It was this incredible talent that caught the attention of mainstream labels, landed Brewster a “gig” playing with rocker Steve Perry and earned him a mainstream record contract by age 19.

But God had other plans. After attending church with his high school sweetheart and now wife, Laura, Brewster yielded his life to Christ. Filled with a new passion and purpose, Brewster walked away from the promise of rock stardom to take a job at his
local church. This new trajectory eventually led him to a recording partnership with praise and worship label Integrity Music.

Lincoln's latest album is called Real Life. At its core, the album is about Grace. “My wife and I have been married for 16 years,” Brewster says. “My family is the biggest deal for me. I didn’t have strong male role models in my life as a kid. But God’s given me the courage to not let my past control my future… He’s given me the chance to be the father I never had and the husband I never saw modeled.”

Album: Real Life

Twitter: @lincolnbrewster

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Today is the Day



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What Old Testament Judge was blinded by the Phillistines?

A: Samson (Judges 16:21)

Congratulations, Dave in Cambridge!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
7 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Phillips, Craig & Dean



Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig, and Dan Dean make up this vocal group that has been leading worship around the world since 1991. All three are pastors at different churches in Texas and Missouri and prioritize being at home for church. As a group they have earned almost two dozen number 1 radio singles, 9 Dove Awards nominations and several wins - including the 2010 Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year, Fearless.

Phillips, Craig & Dean have performed at the conventions of the National Religious Broadcasters and Christian Booksellers Association, appeared at Moody Church, played at Promise Keepers rallies, and recorded music for the National Day of Prayer.

Shawn Craig says about the album Fearless, "A missionary our church supports tells us about many who are baptized there in spite of being shunned by family or even endangering their lives. That's being fearless. We all need that kind of courage."

Album: Fearless

Christmas Album: Hope For All The World

Twitter: @RandyPCD

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Revelation Song (Featuring Kari Job)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who was John the Baptists' mother?

A: Elizabeth (Luke 1:57-60)

Way to go Linda!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

God's Not Dead
by Newsboys | Genre: Praise & Worship

Hymns and Sacred Songs
by Leigh Nash | Genre: Adult Contemporary

The Anthem of Angels
by Seventh Day Slumber | Genre: Rock

How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection
by Chris Tomlin | Genre: Praise & Worship

Heart Of Worship V2
by Various Artists - Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship

Patterns
by Run Kid Run | Genre: Pop/Rock

Hymns: A Classic Collection
by The Hoppers | Genre: Southern Gospel

We Are The Ones EP
by Wolves At the Gate | Genre: Hard Rock

CHRISTMAS

Coast Highway Christmas
by Jim Hitchcock | Genre: Pop/Rock Christmas

WANT MORE? CLICK HERE

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
8 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Chris Tomlin



"How Great Is Our God", "Jesus Messiah", "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)", and the recent song "Our God." All written by Chris Tomlin. In fact, he is currently the most sung worship song writer in America.

Originally from East Texas, Chris Tomlin grew up enjoying country music and playing the acoustic guitar with his dad. Tomlin wrote his first song at the age of 14 and always sensed that God would use him best through music. He graduated college with a degree in Psychology, but began hanging out with pastor Louie Giglio. The two would go on to create the Passion conference in 1997.

It's been a big year for the Tomlin family. Chris and his wife Lauren welcomed their first child, daughter Ashlyn Alexandra Tomlin, back in September. Plus Tomlin was named "Top Christian Artist" and "Our God" was honored for "Top Christian Song" at the Billboard Music Awards this past May.

Album: And If Our God Is For Us...

Greatest Hits: How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection

Twitter: @christomlin

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: All My Fountains



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What grandson of King Saul was crippled in both feet?

A: Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4:4)

Score for Jennifer of Woolford, MD!

Friday, November 11, 2011

David Wilson is at the helm for the Joy Ride today!
Have a great weekend!

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
12 DAYS

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Rita Springer



Rita Springer has recorded over half a dozen albums and toured the world, sharing her music and her heart with anyone who will listen. Her powerful vocals, unabashed lyrics, and philosophy of complete and utter openness before God have made her stand out in the worship community. Rita's live albums capture her passion for unscripted, spontaneous worship.

"My heart has always been to see people come into a perspective of worship that leads them to lifestyle membership and true ownership in Jesus. I have learned that He truly is the Best Friend, Father, Savior, and Lover of my soul," Rita shares.

After years of sensing God was calling her to step up her responsibilities in mentoring the next generation of women in the worship arts, Rita Springer started Dive - a mentoring conference that focuses on small groups of women.

Fact: Rita has been playing piano and writing music since the age of 11.

Album: The Playlist

Twitter: @Ritaspringer

Clothing Line: Wearing Justice (Coming Soon)

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING
13 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Phil Wickham



Tune in to Josh's interview with Phil today at 5:30 PM!

Phil Wickham is originally from and currently serves at Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego, CA with his wife Mallory. Phil was raised in a Christian home, the second of three children (brother Evan, sister Jillian), and after feeling the need to "make his faith his own" he began leading worship for his youth group at 12 years old.

Fun Fact: Wickham's father is currently a worship leader and both of his parents were at one time members of Jesus movement band Parable.

Album: Response

Christmas Album: Songs For Christmas

Twitter: @philwickham

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: About Response



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who was the first king of Israel?

A: Saul

Way to go Pete!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
14 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Heather Williams



Heather Williams grew up in extreme poverty with her mom and stepfather. Throughout her early childhood, she suffered intense abuse and was even chained to a tree for punishment in one instance. Her mother gave her away at age 11, and Williams went to live with her grandfather in Michigan. Living with little guidance and the pain of past abuse and rejection, Williams turned to drugs and alcohol as a way to numb the realities of life. As things began to spiral out of control, the young teenager began to have thoughts of suicide and was even homeless at one point.

At age 18, however, the dangerous road Williams was on took a U-turn when she briefly reconnected with her birth father. Her father, a Christian, invited Williams to church.

“I came to this place where it was either, OK, I’m going to give my life to God, or I just don’t know if I’m going to live. So, I walked up that aisle at that church, and I gave my life to God.”

Having grown up with a love of music, after becoming a Christian, Williams says she began to write songs from a perspective of radical change. But then another wave of tragedy struck the budding singer/songwriter when her first child passed away shortly after he was born. But this incredible tragedy only drew Heather closer to God.

For Williams, she describes her songs as “conversations,” sometimes joyful, sometimes angry, sometimes a mix of both. Today, Williams is grateful for how far grace has brought her. She and her husband, a full-time youth pastor, live in Florida with their two young children.

Album: This Time Around

Twitter: @HWmusictweets

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: The Story Behind God is Still God



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What man from Bethany was raised from his grave by Jesus?

A: Lazarus (John 11)

A big win for Rebekah!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Arise
by William McDowell | Genre: Praise & Worship

Decas
by As I Lay Dying | Genre: Hard Rock

Lawless
by Righteous Vendetta | Genre: Hard Rock

Shake Heaven
by Victory World Music | Genre: Urban

The Future Is Now
by ASON | Genre: Rap

CHRISTMAS

This Winter's Eve
by Sarah Hart | Genre: Christmas

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OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
15 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Mark Schultz



Mark Schultz isn't in Kansas anymore - but that's where he got his start. He was born and grew up in Colby, Kansas and graduated with a marketing degree from KSU. He then moved to Nashville, TN to put his marketing degree to ... no use whatsoever. He became a youth pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville for eight years. Now Mark and his family reside in North Carolina.

With numerous chart toppers, Dove Awards, and album sales - Schultz has become a staple on Christian radio around the world. He's toured with other big-names and invited some of them to co-write with him on his latest album "Come Alive." Matthew West, Bart Millard, and Joy Williams all pitched in to make his 5th studio release something special.

Ouch: A couple of years ago, Mark biked across the US as a fundraiser for The James Fund, which provides for Mexican orphanages. He traveled over 3000 miles on a bicycle.

Album: Come Alive

Instrumental Album: Renaissance (Coming Soon)

Book: Letters From War

Twitter: @mschultzmusic

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Love Has Come



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: What prominent leader/prophet of Israel was summoned up from the dead by a witch?

A: Samuel (1 Samuel 28)

Way to go Jenny!

Monday, November 7, 2011

It's a new week - and just a couple more of those until Thanksgiving!

OFFICIAL THANKSGIVING COUNTDOWN:
16 Days

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Chris August



While he may be considered a "new" artist, Fervent Records' newly signed singer-songwriter Chris August is anything but a rookie in the music industry. The self-taught pianist, guitarist, and producer previously toured as the keyboard player and opening act for pop sensation Ashlee Simpson before shifting his focus to his solo career. Chris, a native of Dallas, Texas, put his refined skill set to work when he co-produced his debut record with acclaimed producer Ed Cash.

While he is not one to shy away from writing about his faith, Chris isn't afraid to embrace relationships and heartache in his songwriting. Chris cites influences such as Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and Gavin DeGraw who all contributed to the polished pop/rock sound that is sure to resonate with all who listen.

Awesome: Chris did not take down his Christmas tree from last year. It is still decorated and ready go for this Christmas.

Album: No Far Away

Twitter: @ChrisAugust

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Battle (Acoustic)

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who bored Eutychus to death? (Eutychus fell out of a window after dozing during this Apostle's teaching. This Apostle also raised Eutychus from the dead and continued preaching into the night.)

A: Paul (Acts 20)

Way to go Bill in Seaford!

Friday, November 4, 2011

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Chad Gentry



Chad considers himself first and foremost a music missionary, with a passion to bring the message of Jesus Christ to both church and secular settings. This desire has taken him to many states and many venues to share his songs and his heart. It is Chad's hope that Christians both new and mature in their faith, as well as those still searching for Truth, can draw inspiration and scriptural truths from his songs.

Currently Chad is the lead singer of Right Here Redemption - a worship band he formed with Kevin Youngblood. The mission of Right Here Redemption (RHR) is to use music ministry to celebrate salvation, create an environment of worship, and see people dedicate their lives to Christ and delivered from oppression.

When not on the road, Chad partners with Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Nashville suburbs) area churches such as LifePoint Church, River Oaks Community Church, and New Vision Baptist Church. Chad is a native of Southern Indiana and an alumnus of the University of Evansville.

Album: Right Here Redemption

Twitter: @rhrmusic

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: Straight & The Narrow



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Uzzah was killed by God for touching what forbidden object?

A: the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6:6-7)

Score for Alana!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Casting Crowns



In just eight years Casting Crowns has wracked up over 8.2 million album sales, 3 GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, 14 Dove Awards and a dozen chart-topping radio singles! Even as Casting Crowns has become Christian music's most successful act, Hall and his fellow band members have continued working at their home churches. Hall has remained a youth pastor at Eagles Landing Baptist Church as the band's music ministry has gained global acclaim.

Hall says, “Our main purpose, above all else, is to know Him more.” It’s that unwavering desire and the intent of a personal friendship with Jesus that drives Casting Crowns.

Mark Hall, who has won two "Songwriter of the Year" GMA Dove Awards, collaborated with some old friends in writing for the new record (Come to the Well) and also made some new ones. He and Steven Curtis Chapman penned "So Far to Find You" about Mark's adopted daughter Hope. Matthew West and Bernie Herms also contributed to several songs on Come to the Well.

Random Fact: Mark Hall had a Han Solo Frozen in carbonite desk in his home office, which he auctioned off for charity.

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: Courageous



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: According to Jesus, what happens when new win is put in old wineskins?

A: They burst (Luke 5:37-38)

Congratulations to Aisha in Cambridge!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Alex Edmonds



Alex Edmonds grew up in Crossett, Arkansas. At just 19 years old, she's quickly risen up the Christian music consciousness! She accepted Christ at just 9 years old during Vacation Bible School one summer. Ever since then, her focus has been on serving God through her greatest love - music.

Even with growing recognition and opportunities, Alex is focused: "First and foremost my goal is to use the talents God has blessed me with for the enrichment of His Kingdom, that's my utmost priority!"

She also wants to use her position to encourage and reach young girls for Christ - taking up that mantle from the likes of Rebecca St. James, Natalie Grant and Laura Kaczor. Right now she's putting in the time, living on the road visiting and performing at churches. This past year her tour took her over 25,000 miles of the U.S.!

Random Facts: Alex loves Mexican food, plays softball and can totally school you in Battleship!

Album: Alex Edmonds

Twitter: @alexedmusic

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Video: When I Look At You



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who fasted and prayed until his first child with Bathsheba died?

A: David (2 Samuel 12:15-16)

Way to go Donna of Salisbury!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Economy
by John Mark McMillan | Genre: Praise & Worship

Great Great God
by Gateway Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship

Colliding Grace
by Shake The Nation | Genre: Praise & Worship

Do It Afraid
by Elizabeth South | Genre: Adult Contemporary

The Rescue EP
by Adam Cappa | Genre: Pop/Rock

Why Can't We
by The Isaacs | Genre: Southern Gospel

CHRISTMAS

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
by Various Artists - Christmas | Genre: Christmas

Christmas
by Hawk Nelson | Genre: Christmas

Christmas
by Jadon Lavik | Genre: Christmas

Have You Heard EP
by Jason Bare | Genre: Christmas

Christmas
by Smalltown Poets | Genre: Alternative

WANT MORE? Click Here

ARTIST OF THE DAY
Building 429



Jason Roy formed Building 429 to reach others with a story similar to his. He faced a hard childhood and found freedom and relief in the local church. The band's name comes from Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

About the new album Listen to the Sound:

“It really is the overflow of the life that we’ve lived over the last two or three years, especially this past year,” says lead vocalist Jason Roy. “I’m a worship pastor now and that has been a huge part of the lyrical content of this record. It’s about the lives that I’ve been involved with. This really does come from a much more honest place.”

Factual: B429 is featured on the Soundtrack to Courageous

Album: Listen to the Sound

Twitter: @building429

Tour: CLICK HERE

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Video: One Foot (live)



SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT

Q: Who sold his birthright for a bowl of soup?

A: Esau (Genesis 25)

Score for Tammy of Hurlock!