This is the November 28, 2005 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music and modern Worship newsletter distributed to gospel music enthusiasts around the world.
SOUNDBYTES:
MARY MARY won the “Favorite Contemporary Inspirational” artist award at last week’s American Music Awards. Other nominees in this category included JARS OF CLAY and CASTING CROWNS. <>< Comedian and
former GAITHER VOCAL BAND member MARK LOWRY recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic neurological disease. In a statement from his website, Lowry asks his fans not to "pray that God will heal me” but “pray that His will will be done.” <>< KIRK FRANKLIN will appear this Wednesday (Nov. 30th.) on the “Oprah Winfrey Show.” Franklin will discuss his former addiction to pornography. <><
THIS WEEK’S CHRISTIAN ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
Nov. 28: Gordon Kennedy (Whiteheart)
Nov. 30: Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul and Mary), Byron Goggin (Smalltown Poets)
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:
Dec. 1: “Christmas on 5th Street” with Monk & Neagle & Shawn McDonald-Baylor University, Waco, TX
Dec. 3: Detour 180-First Baptist, Harrison, AR
Dec. 4: Point of Grace-First Baptist, Bossier City, LA
Dec. 11: Scott Krippayne-First Baptist, Bossier City, LA
Dec. 12: Vicki Yoh'e-First Baptist, Bossier City, LA
Dec. 13: “The Christmas Tour” with Steven Curtis Chapman & MercyMe-Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Dec. 14: “The Christmas Tour” with Steven Curtis Chapman & MercyMe-Alltel Arena, North Little
Rock, AR
Dec. 16: “Glen Campbell Christmas”-Perot Theater, Texarkana, TX
Dec. 18: Denver & The Mile High Orchestra-First Baptist, Texarkana, TX
Feb. 11, ‘06: Ginny Owens-Park Place Baptist, Pearl, MS
Feb. 12, ’06: “Winter Jam 2006” with NewSong & Newsboys-Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
Feb. 17, ‘06: “God Is Crazy About You Tour” with Mark Lowry & LordSong-First Baptist, West Monroe, LA
Feb. 17-19, ’06: “Disciple Now Weekend” with Detour 180-15th Ave. Baptist, Meridian, MS
Feb.
23, ’06: By The Tree-Hawkins United Methodist, Vicksburg, MS
Feb. 24, ’06: “Indescribable Tour” with Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman-Oil Palace, Tyler, TX
Feb. 26, ’06: Selah-Geyer Springs First Baptist, Little Rock, AR
March 3, ’06: “Acquire the Fire - Run to the Battle” with Jeremy Camp,
Michael Gungor & Ron Luce-Green Acres Baptist, Tyler, TX
March 4, ’06: “Wherever You Are Tour” with Third Day & David Crowder*Band-NOKIA Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX
March 10 & 11, ’06: “Student Life 2006 Tour” with Charlie Hall-Istrouma Baptist, Baton Rouge, LA
March 31, ’06: “Acquire the Fire - Run to the Battle” with
Jeremy Camp & Ron Luce-Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
March 31 - April 1, ’06: “Women of Faith - Extraordinary Faith” with Sandi Patty & Avalon-CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA
June 23-24, ’06: Big Daddy Weave, KJ-52, BarlowGirl & Tree63-Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
(for the latest concert news, visit: ww.glory2gloryproductions.com)
UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASE DATES:
12/06-
Various: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Soundtrack (Walt Disney Records)
Various: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe [Special Edition - CD+DVD] (Walt Disney Records)
P.O.D.: Testify (Atlantic Records)
Various: The New Love Songs For Christian Couples (Maranatha! Music)
12/20-
The Chariot: Unsung [EP] (Solid State Records)
Various: Spring Hill Worship - Beautiful Wounds (Spring Hill Music)
CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:
Top 10 NEW Mixed-Breed Dogs-
10. Collie + Lhasa Apso (“Collapso,” a dog that folds up for easy transport)
9. Spitz + Chow Chow (“Spitz-Chow,” a dog that throws up a lot)
8. Pointer + Setter (“Poinsetter,” a traditional Christmas pet)
7. Great Pyrenees + Dachshund (“Pyradachs,” a puzzling breed)
6. Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso (“Peekasso,” an abstract dog)
5. Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel (“Irish Springer,” a dog fresh and clean as a whistle)
4. Newfoundland + Basset Hound (“Newfound Asset Hound,” a dog for financial advisors)
3. Terrier + Bulldog (“Terribull,” a dog that makes awful mistakes)
2. Bloodhound + Labrador (“Blabador,” a dog that barks incessantly)
1. Collie + Malamute (“Commute,” a dog that travels to work)
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