Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Breaking Info!



Preview Skillet's new album "Awake" This week only @ http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/!

Monday, August 17, 2009

8/17/09 NEWS

Steven Curtis Chapman announced he has finished recording a new album titled “Beauty Will Rise” slated for release 11/3/09. It is likely to be a desperately hopeful, raw, personal, and honest recording that is certain to be the most important of his already incredible 20 plus year ministry. The first single from the album, "Heaven is the Face" is set for release Sep. 22.

This is technically old news but so many people don’t know yet: Christian rock worship fixture Delirious? says goodbye with “My Soul Sings”. Front man, Martin Smith, recently revealed, “It’s been an extraordinary season for us, and we’ve felt incredible support from people all over the world!” The band will end its 17 year run with a show at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, on November 29, 2009. (Source: newreleasetuesday.com interview)

MercyMe, while on tour this week, were invovled in a tragic car accident killing one and seriously injuring another. Local police ruled that the band was not at fault. MercyMe stated on their blog, "Please join with us in praying for the families of the car that hit our bus last night. Our hearts break for their families." I encourage all of us to do that! For up to date information visit: http://www.mercyme.org/blog/

Nov. 17th is the release date of Casting Crowns new album titled "Until The Whole World Hears". Watch for a new single in the coming weeks.

Finally, rock band, Kutless, announced their new album titled "It Is Well" will release on Oct. 20th. It is a followup to 2005's "Strong Tower". Their new single, “What Faith Can Do”, releases this month. Also check out the band when they visit Six Flags New England on Sep. 12th. They will be joined by Planet Shakers, Stellar Kart, Needtobreathe, Addison Road, Falling Up, and more. Click HERE for tickets and pricing.

Britt Nicole - The Lost Get Found

This month marks the release of the 24 year olds second album. Her first single, “The Lost Get Found” is trending very well on A/C and Rock charts across the country. The CD is full of A/C friendly songs, as well as stuff that will have little Miley-Wanna-Be dancing around the living room. The real highlights on this album are “The Lost Get Found”, “Safe”, “Welcome to the Show”, “Walk On Water”, and “Like a Star”. While vocally she can’t stand up to Natalie Grant or fellow rocker Dawn Richards (Fireflight), her style is unmatched in the CCM industry. And at $7.99, you can’t go wrong! Make sure you get this little gem before prices go up in September! For fans of: Miley Cyrus, Krystal Meyers, BarlowGirl, Group1Crew, Kelly Clarkson.

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