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In some good news this week, ANOINTED returns after a four year absence; the Gospel Music Hall of Fame inducts new members; artist birthdays; upcoming concerts in the Southwest; new album releases; Top 10 Ways How To Write Good; and much more!

HAPPY PRESIDENTS’ DAY!

IN THE NEWS:  Its been nearly four years since their last project, but the vocal duo ANOINTED finally returns on April 5th with Now is the Time.  This is the fifth studio album for Steve Crawford and his sibling, Da’dra Crawford Greathouse, and features new songs produced by Warryn Campbell (MARY MARY, RUBEN STUDDARD) and Mark Heimermann (JACI VELASQUEZ, AMY GRANT).  Also gospel legend ANDRAE CROUCH makes a special appearance on the track “Jesus Is Lord,” a song he originally wrote and performed over two decades ago. <><

The newest members of the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame will be honored on an upcoming Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) program.  The GMA Foundation will induct Walter Hawkins, Mylon Le Fevre, Evie Tornquist, The Lewis Family, Ron Huff, Don Light and Lou Hildreth into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.  Christian comedienne Chonda Pierce will host the ceremonies that will be taped Tuesday (Feb. 22nd) at Trinity Music City in Hendersonville, Tennessee.  The Hall of Fame awards show will feature performances by REBECCA ST. JAMES and NEWSBOYS (the band’s frontman, Peter Furler, is the son-in-law of inductee Mylon Le Fevre).  Also scheduled to appear on the program are AMY GRANT, CECE WINANS, and BILL GAITHER. <><  

ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:

Tues., Feb. 22nd  - Geoff Moore, Will McGinnis (Audio Adrenaline)

Wed., Feb. 23rd - David Robertson, John Pisciotta (Benjamin)

Fri., Feb. 25th - Armond Morales (Imperials), Wendi Foy Green (Sierra)

Sat., Feb. 26th  - Johnny Cash, Chris Willis

Sun., Feb. 27th - Phil Gaudion (Paul Colman Trio)

Mon., Feb. 28th - Don Francisco, Lisa Daggs

UPCOMING CONCERTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:

Feb. 24th – Carman--Victory Church, Camden, AR

March 4th - Caedmon's Call--Brookwood Baptist, Shreveport, LA

March 4th - Big Daddy Weave & Todd Agnew--World Harvest Church, Slidell, LA

March 4th – “First Friday Fire” w/Bishop T.D. Jakes & Tommy Tenney--United Pentecostal Campground, Tioga, LA

March 5th – “Still the Cross Tour” w/FFH & Matthew West--Calvary Baptist, Shreveport, LA

March 11th – “Wonderful Weekend for Women” w/Natalie Grant & Lori Salierno--First Baptist, Bossier City, LA

March 12th – “Awaken Tour” w/Natalie Grant & Trevor Morgan--First Baptist, West Monroe, LA

March 13th – Point of Grace--First Baptist, Bossier City, LA

March 18th - Watermark--First Baptist, Shreveport, LA

March 18th - Gaither Homecoming Tour--Riverside Centroplex, Baton Rouge, LA

March 25th – Skillet--Six Flags, New Orleans, LA

April 1st - “Women Of Faith” Conference w/Chonda Pierce, Sandi Patty, & Sheila Walsh--CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA

April 9th – “Healing Rain Tour” w/Michael W. Smith, Selah & Watermark--Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS

April 16th – “Acquire the Fire” w/Skillet--River City Centroplex, Baton Rouge, April 22nd - “All Things New ’05 Tour” w/Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, & Chris Tomlin--Cajundome, Lafayette, LA

April 27th – “The Un-Done Tour” w/MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, The Afters, & Monk & Neagle--Monroe Civic Center Arena, Monroe, LA (for more info, call 318-680-2609)

April 28th - Wayne Watson--First Baptist, Minden, LA

May 6th - Nicole C. Mullen & George Huff--First Baptist, West Monroe, LA

May 13th - Gaither Homecoming Tour--Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS

June 6th - Denver and the Mile High Orchestra--Broadmore Baptist, Shreveport, LA

(For the latest concert information, visit www.glory2gloryproductions.com)

UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASES:

Feb. 22nd…

The Afters--I Wish We All Could Win (INO Records)

Héctor David--Adonai (Integrity Music)

Hillsong Kids--Jesus Is My SuperHero [CD/DVD] (Hillsong/Integrity Music)

Phanatik--The Incredible Walk (Cross Movement Records)

Kathy Troccoli--Draw Me Close - Songs of Worship (Reunion Records)

Kara Williamson--Undisguised (INO Records)

BeBe Winans--Dream (Integrity Gospel/Sony/Hidden Beach Recordings)

March 1st…

Various--Lost In Worship: Voices of Worship (Sparrow Records)

SONICFLOOd--This Generation (INO Records)

Kutless--Strong Tower (BEC Recordings)

Aaron Neville--Gospel Roots (EMI Gospel)

Bleach--Farewell Old Friends (Tooth & Nail Records)

Norma Jean--O God, The Aftermath (Solid State Records)

Paul Colman--Let It Go (InPop Records)

Various--!Hero: The Rock Opera [DVD] (Meaux Records)  

Various--The Revolution Will Begin In The Blink Of An Eye 2 (Mono vs. Stereo)

Various--TVU Presents Flicker Rocks [DVD] (Flicker Records)

Ross Parsley--I Am Free (Integrity Music/Hosanna! Music)

Tree63--The Answer To The Question [Expanded Edition] (Inpop Records)

Various--Lost In Wonder: Voices of Worship (Sparrow Records)

Worship Project--P40.3 (Vertical Music/Integrity Music)

March 5th…

VeggieTales--Duke & The Great Pie War [DVD/VHS] (Big Idea)

March 8th…

Forever Changed--The Need to Feel Alive (Floodgate Records)

Lexi--A Praise In The Valley (Holy Music/Taseis)

Various--Piper Hymns (with Phil Keaggy) [2 CDs] (Martingale Music)

CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:

Top 10 Ways How To Write Good--

10. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.

9. Avoid clichés like the plague--they're old hat.

8. Contractions aren't necessary.

7. It behooves you to avoid archaic expressions.

6. One-word sentences?  Eliminate.  Always!

5. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.

4. Don't use commas, that, are not, necessary.

3. Subject and verb always has to agree.

2. Be more or less specific.

1. Don't never use no double negatives.

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