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This is the December 19, 2005 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music and modern Worship newsletter distributed to gospel music enthusiasts around the world.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS!
IN THE NEWS: CASTING CROWNS has announced they will be kicking off the spring leg of its “Lifesong Tour ‘06” on Feb. 9th. in Monroe, Louisiana. The Lifesong Tour will also feature two-time GMA Female Artist of the
Year NICHOLE NORDEMAN, newcomer JOSH BATES and Youth evangelist Tony Nolan. Starting out as a youth ministry worship band (who still returns to their home church in Atlanta every week even while on tour) has sold almost 2 million albums in their short career and was named 2005’s “Group of the Year” by the Gospel Music Association. Casting Crowns recently wrapped up the most successful tour of the fall 2005 concert season, with nearly 150,000 fans attending 38 dates, including twelve sold-out nights, of the fall “Lifesong Tour.” The band intensified their ministry focus throughout this first headlining tour and witnessed almost 15,000 commitments for Jesus Christ and collected over 5,200 World Vision child sponsorships.
The seven-piece band led by Atlanta youth pastor Mark Hall received its first GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album” this year for their recent Gold-certified project, “Lifesong.” Also last month (November), Casting Crowns was a “Favorite Artist” nominee in the “Contemporary Inspirational” category at the 33rd Annual American Music Awards. The 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS-TV from 7:00-10:30 PM (CST). <><
MICHAEL W. SMITH makes his acting debut in “The Second Chance,” from Provident Films/Sony Pictures, set to be released early next year. Directed and co-written by Steve Taylor, Smith plays Ethan Jenkins, the associate pastor of a mega-church in a wealthy, predominantly white suburb. According to a recent press release, “Ethan’s unorthodox style gets him in trouble with church leadership and his senior pastor/father, Jeremiah Jenkins (played by J. Don Ferguson of “Remember The Titans”), sends him downtown to
serve at their sister church, a black congregation in the projects.” Ethan arrives to find his “outreach” church, Second Chance Community Church, is creating resentment and mistrust in the struggling community.
“The Second Chance” original motion picture soundtrack will be released by Reunion Records on December 27th. and the film will open in 35 key markets on February 17th. with plans to expand to additional markets in the following weeks. For theater listings and more info, visit www.thesecondchancemovie.com. <><
BARLOWGIRL is one of four bands who are featured in Yahoo! Music’s “Who’s Next: User’s Choice” this month. The program is a monthly online showcase of four artists that concludes with Yahoo! Music users voting on who they think will be the “next big thing.” Fans of BarlowGirl can go to www.music.yahoo.com/promotions/whosnext/ to vote for the sister trio and also get the opportunity to view the group’s new video, “I Need You To Love Me” from their latest album, “Another Journal Entry.” <><
SOUNDBYTES: Christian rockers SUBSEVEN has disbanded. Drummer Clint McManaman recently wrote on the band's message board, “For now we will enjoy spending time home with family and friends, and seeking God's next step for us." <>< TREE63’s original drummer, Darryl Swart, will return to the band in January ‘06. Swart, a founding member of the South African trio, re-joins frontman John Ellis and bassist Daniel Ornellas, who recently released their latest album, “Worship Volume One: I Stand For You.” <>< Billboard Magazine’s “Boxscore” has named U2's “Vertigo
Tour” as the top-grossing concert tour of 2005. The tour grossed $260 million and drew more than 3 million people to 90 sold-out concerts. <><
THIS WEEK’S CHRISTIAN ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
Dec. 21: Natalie Grant
Dec. 23: Mike Tubbs (EAST WEST)
Dec. 25: Mac Powell (THIRD DAY)
Dec. 26: Bob Hartman (PETRA)
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:
Feb. 9, ’06: “The Lifesong Tour ‘06” with Casting Crowns, Nichole Nordeman, Josh Bates & Tony Nolan-Monroe Civic
Center Arena, Monroe, LA (ticketmaster.com)
Feb. 11, ‘06: Ginny Owens-Park Place Baptist, Pearl, MS
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: www.glory2gloryproductions.com)
UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASE DATES:
12/20-
The Chariot: Unsung [EP] (Solid State Records)
Various: Spring Hill Worship - Beautiful Wounds (Spring Hill Music)
12/26-
Various: Wes King (Independent)
12/27-
FFH: Voice From Home (Essential)
Chris Tomlin: Live From Austin Music Hall (Sixstep Records)
Various: “The Second Chance” – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Michael W. Smith] (Reunion Records)
ZOEgirl: With All My Heart: Greatest Hits (Sparrow Records)
Delirious: The Mission Bell (Sparrow Records)
Derek Webb: Mockingbird (INO Records)
Vicki Beaching: Yesterday, Today & Forever (EMI
Gospel)
Various: Turn Up The Fun! Christian Hits (EMI Label Group)
Story Side B: Everything And More (Gotee Records)
Jonah33: The Strangest Day (SRE Records)
Hillsong: Ultimate Worship (Integrity Music)
Parachute Band: All The Earth – Live (Hosanna! Music/Integrity Music)
In The House: Fire In The House (Integrity Gospel)
Worship Project: H2.14 (Vertical Music)
Ana Laura: [self-titled] (Reunion Records)
CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:
Top 10 Favorite Christmas Carols of Psychiatric Patients-
10. SCHIZOPHRENIA: Do You Hear What I Hear?
9. MULTIPLE PERSONALITY: We Three Kings Disoriented Are
8. DEMENTIA: I Think I'll Be Home For Christmas
7. NARCISSISTIC: Hark The Herald Angels Sing (About Me)
6. MANIA: Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Office and Town…
5. PARANOIA: Santa Claus is Coming To Get Me
4. PERSONALITY DISORDER: You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout, then maybe I'll tell you why
3. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bell...
2. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE PERSONALITY: The Twelve Days of Christmas (don't make me repeat that again)
1. BORDERLINE PERSONALITY: Thoughts of Roasting in an Open Fire
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