This is the May 30th, 2005 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music & modern Worship newsletter distributed to Christian and Worship music enthusiasts via the World Wide Web.  If you would like a FREE subscription with the latest issue sent to your inbox each week, e-mail glory2gloryezine@....

 

In some good news this week, EVERLIFE featured in Disney Channel promotion; MERCYME again hits mainstream Top 10; upcoming concerts in the Southwest; new album releases; Top 10 Signs Your New Car Is A Lemon; and much more!

 

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On this Memorial Day, we remember these heroes and others who have given their lives for the cause of freedom:

American Revolution--4,435 died

War of 1812--2,260 died

Mexican War--13,283 died

Civil War--558,052 died

Spanish American War--2,446 died

World War I--116,708 died

World War II--407,316 died

Korean Conflict--33,651 died

Vietnam War--58,168 died

Gulf War—293 died

Lebanon—254 died

Grenada—18 died

Panama—40 died

Somalia—29 died

USS Cole—17 died

Operation Enduring Freedom--128 died (ongoing)

Operation Iraqi Freedom--815 died (ongoing)

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IN THE NEWS:  Radio Disney and the Disney Channel have teamed with all girl rock/pop Christian group EVERLIFE to give away a new plasma TV and entertainment center to a viewer.  The trio of sisters (Amber, Sarah and Julia Ross) from Indiana, Pennsylvania will deliver the prizes to the winner’s home and also perform for them and two of their closest friends.  The presentation and mini-concert will air on the Disney Channel later this summer. 

Everlife started writing and performing when youngest sister Julia was only nine (now fifteen-years-old) and eventually had their first #1 radio hit on Pittsburgh's top Christian music station with "Lead the Way."  The Ross sisters are currently moving up on the charts with their first national single, “It’s My Evidence,” from their self-titled debut album on Shelter Records. <><

SOUNDBYTES:  The Walt Disney movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will have not one, but two soundtracks when the film is released this fall.  The live-action adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic will have one soundtrack featuring mainstream pop and rock artists while the second will be an inspirational set with songs written and performed by Christian artists. <>< MERCYME’s third consecutive single has entered the Top 10 on a mainstream Adult Contemporary chart.  “Homesick” hit # 9 on Radio & Record Magazine’s AC chart. <><

UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:

June 3rd - Martha Munizzi--Bethany World Prayer Center, Baker, LA

June 4th – Lifehouse--Dixie Landin Theme Park, Baton Rouge, LA 

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

June 14th – BarlowGirl--First Baptist, McComb, MS

June 17th - Phillips, Craig and Dean--Brookwood Baptist, Shreveport, LA

June 25th - Jump5--Dixie Landin & Blue Bayou Water Park, Baton Rouge, LA

July 2nd – “Celebrate Freedom” w/Avalon & Casting Crowns—Southfork Ranch, Dallas, TX

July 9th – Overflow--Wood Institute, Mathiston, MS

July 14th - tobyMac & Kutless--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

July 15th - Third Day & David Crowder Band--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

July 15th & 16th - “Savage Fest” w/Bebo Norman, Downhere, Ginny Owens, the Elms, Superchic[k], GRITS, Ten Shekel Shirt--Walking Through the Light, San Angelo, TX

July 16th - Third Day & Thousand Foot Krutch--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

July 29th – Everlife-- Arkansas Catholic Conference/Clear Channel Metroplex, Little Rock, AR

Aug. 6th – “Joy Fest” with tobyMac & Skillet—Six Flags Over N.O., New Orleans, LA

Aug. 6th – “Christian Youth Day” w/Jars of Clay & Taylor Sorensen--Timberwood Amphitheater/Magic Springs, Hot Springs, AR

Aug. 12th - David Crowder Band--Brookwood Baptist, Shreveport, LA

Aug. 14th - John Tesh--Prestonwood Baptist, Plano, TX

Aug. 20th – Jeff Deyo--Glad Tidings Assembly of God/CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA

Aug. 27th – ApologetiX--West Monroe High School, West Monroe, LA

Sept. 3rd – Overflow--Ridge Avenue Baptist, West Monroe, LA

Sept. 29th - Natalie Grant--First Baptist, West Monroe, LA 

Oct. 7th - Randy Travis--Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, MS

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

 

UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASES:

May 31st—

SUSIE LUCHSINGER—Count It All Joy (New Haven Records)

PLAYDOUGH—Don't Drink the Water (7 Spin Music)

 

June 7th—

MARK HARRIS—The Line Between The Two (INO Records)

KIMBERLY PERRY—Kimberly Perry (Forefront Records)

KRYSTAL MYERS—Krystal Meyers (Essential Records)

SOULJAHZ—untitled (Warner Bros. Christian)

DISCIPLE—Disciple [Autographed] (SRE Recordings)

VARIOUS—The Road To Jerusalem (Provident Music)

EAGER SEAS—People Like People (Tooth & Nail Records)

VARIOUS—X2005: Christian Rock Hits! The Videos: 2005 (BEC Recordings)

 

June 14th—

KATE MINER—Prodigal Martha (Floodgate Records)

MXPX—Panic Side One (Dummy Records)

THE MYRIAD—You Can't Trust a Ladder (Floodgate Records)

OSCAR WILLIAMS, JR. & PERFECTED PRAISE—Unstoppable (Aleho International Music)

 

CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:

Top 10 Signs Your New Car Is A Lemon--

10. As you leave the car lot, you see the owner rush out with a gigantic smile and “high-five” the salesman. 

9. You notice the car phone the dealer "threw in for free" has a direct line to Fred’s Towing Company. 

8. The “complimentary” booster cables are not in the trunk but are permanently soldered to the battery. 

7. The hood has been equipped with a push-button device for quick and easy opening. 

6. The car dealer’s decal has been scraped off the vehicle.

5. You receive a "Sympathy" greeting card from the vehicle’s previous owner. 

4. As you drive up to a service station just to get gas, the mechanic opens the door to the service bay and waves you in. 

3. When you leave the car dealer’s parking lot, you notice a tow truck indiscreetly following you. 

2. The "Service Engine" warning light on the dash comes on and reads, "It's Me Again." 

1. You see a photo of your car on a billboard for John’s Wrecking Yard. 

 

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