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This is Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a FREE contemporary Christian & modern Worship music newsletter, distributed to Christian and Worship Music enthusiasts via the World Wide Web.
In news this week, Christian artist Leon Patillo arrested; Plumb featured in new Jim Carrey film; 20,000 attend Passion event; Reliant K records 7" vinyl E.P.; Out Of Eden member is a new mom; artist birthdays & album releases; "Church Hymns We Would Sing (if we were honest!)"; and much more.
Blessings to our new subscriber--Jan Watts in Wichita, Kansas!
I just read a story that has inspired me to continue to help spread the gospel through music. Rolling Stone magazine recently printed an article about a mainstream rapper called "Afroman" who has traded drugs for a Bible! According to platinum-selling artist Joseph "Afroman" Foreman, "there's more to life than smoking weed and singing about it." The rapper who produced a novelty hit three summers ago with the stoner anthem, "Because I Got High," has been "dope- and booze-free for more than seven months (he thinks, though he can't really remember) and has traded glorifying bongs and babes in favor of praising the Lord," the article states. "Believe it or not, I'm developing some maturity," says the twenty-eight-year-old Foreman who left Los Angeles for rural Hattiesburg, Mississippi shortly before his hit single helped his major-label debut album, "The Good Times," sell more than one million copies. "I'm realizing that life is bigger than me and my little clique and my little songs," Foreman explains. "I've been reading the Bible and taking a look at life," the rapper adds.
It is so gratifying to know that even "Afroman" can be changed by God's Word. Just think--what if immensely popular rapper Eminem got saved and how much influence he could have on the lives of millions of young people!--Chuck Halley, publisher<><
In the news:
Leon Patillo, a Christian music artist and the former lead singer for the '70's rock group Santana, has been arrested by federal agents "over a real estate check," according to his wife, Renee Patillo. "It's not ministry related, but it's from a long time ago. That's all I know." Mrs. Patillo adds, "I don't have any idea when he'll get out. Everything is still in process. Everything is being worked out. Please pray for us." The 56-year-old singer is being held at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino, California and is not allowed to post bail. Patillo received Christ, quit the band led by Carlos Santana, entered a Bible study course, and was ordained by Calvary Chapel founder Chuck Smith, according to his website. The artist has several Christian albums and hosted a weekly television program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). <><
Canada's "Vibe Awards" were held recently in Calgary, Alberta with Carolyn Arends ("This Is The Stuff," "Big Deal," "New Year's Day") coming out this year's big winner! Arends won two awards for "Female Vocalist of the Year" (for the second year in a row) and "Inspirational Album of the Year" for "We've Been Waiting For You." Also brother band Jake won a Vibe Award for "Contemporary/Pop Album Of The Year" for their "Army Of Love" CD. The Vibe Awards commemorate the best Canadian Christian artists and are voted on by fans in the country. <><
The International Songwriting Competition has included a Gospel/Christian category for 2003 and is now taking submissions from both amateur and professional songwriters and musicians. Judges for this new category include singer BeBe Winans; Dan Haseltine of Jars Of Clay; Tara Griggs-Magee, Senior Vice-president and General Manager of Verity Records; and Robert Beeson, president of Essential Records. Prizes include $100,000 in cash and merchandise with the winners included on a compilation album that will be distributed to music industry publishers, A&R representatives, and media. For more contest info and to download an entry form, visit www.songwritingcompetition.com. <><
Jim Carrey's new film "Bruce Almighty" has created an uproar while topping the box office this past weekend. If you've seen the movie, you probably caught Plumb's song "God Shaped Hole" (from the album "Candycoatedwaterdrops".) The song from Plumb (aka Tiffany Arbuckle Lee) is also featured on the hit movie's soundtrack. <><
Over 20,000 students and adults gathered for OneDay03 at a private 400-acre ranch near Sherman, Texas during Memorial Day Weekend to worship God and pray for spiritual awakening. Students from all 50 states and several nations including Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico assembled for "intercession, celebration, confession, reflection, adoration, and repentance." Speakers included Passion founder and director Louie Giglio, authors Beth Moore & Joshua Harris, actor Kirk Cameron, and former captive missionary Heather Mercer. Worship was led by lead worshipper Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Charlie Hall, Watermark, Shane (Bernard) & Shane (Everett), and The David Crowder Band. Attendee Beth Dixon, a 24-year-old student from the University of Wisconsin, says she really enjoyed hearing Heather Mercer talk about missionary work. "It is exciting for me to meet with God; that is why I am here. OneDay echoes what is beating in my heart. I really understand the heartbeat of (Louie Giglio's) Passion for uniting college students," she said. <><
Relient K is currently in the studio recording tracks for a 7-inch vinyl record entitled "The Vinyl Countdown." Only 1,500 copies will be pressed of this limited edition EP and will be sold online this summer on the website of independent label "Mono Vs. Stereo" and will also be available at the band's concert merchandise table. The 7" has four new songs including "We're Nothing Without You," "More Than Useless," along with a Five Iron Frenzy tribute. For ordering info, access www.monovsstereo.com. <><
NewSong will host its fifth annual "Summer Jam" tour this summer with guests including Tait, Plus One, and Here To Him Music's hot new act from New Zealand, Detour 180. The 2003 tour will stop in over 15 cities including Shreveport, LA; New Orleans, LA; Peoria, IL; and Springfield, MO. Last year's Winter and Summer Jam concerts drew almost 150,000 Christian music fans. Also Dove Award-winning NewSong is now finishing up a new studio album called "More Life" that is set to be released on September 9th. <><
The stork has stopped at yet another CCM artist's home. Congratulations to Out of Eden's Andrea Kimmey and her husband Drew Baca on the birth of their daughter. Naia Joelle came into this world on May 27th. weighing in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19 inches! <><
This week's Christian music artist birthdays:
Tues., June 3rd. - Grant Norsworthy (Paul Colman Trio), Deniece Williams
Wed., June 4th. - Cindy Morgan
Thurs., June 5th. - Michael Winans (The Winans)
Sun., June 8th. - Nathan Nockels (Watermark), Mike Scheuchzer (MercyMe)
Upcoming CCM & Worship Album Releases:
6/3: Various--Hallelujahs: A Rocketown Worship Collection (Rocketown Records)
6/3: Christafari--Gravity (Lion of Zion Entertainment)
6/7: Larryboy--The Good, The Bad, & The Eggly (Big Idea Records)
6/10: Alvin Slaughter--On the Inside (Integrity Gospel)
6/10: downhere--So Much For Substitutes (Word Records)
6/10: Tinman Jones--Poetic (Here To Him Records)
6/10: VeggieTales--Have We Got A Show For You! (Big Idea Records)
6/10: Vineyard Music UK--Great Big God 2 (Vineyard Music)
6/10: Shelia Walsh--Celtic Lullabies & Gentle Worship (Integrity Music)
6/17: The Darins--untitled (Spirit-Led Records)
6/17: Phat Chance--untitled (Flicker Records)
6/24: Charlie Hall--untitled (Sixsteps Records)
6/24: tobyMac--Momentum Re:Mix (Forefront Records)
6/24: The Benjamin Gate--Collectors Series DVD (ForeFront Records)
6/24: The Elms--Collectors Series DVD (Sparrow Records)
6/24: Everyday Sunday--Collectors Series DVD (Flicker Records)
6/24: PAX217--Collectors Series DVD (ForeFront Records)
6/24: Vineyard Music--One Glimpse (Vineyard Music)
Chuck's Chuckles:
Church Hymns We Would Sing (if we were honest!):
-I Surrender Some
-There Shall Be Sprinkles of Blessings
-Fill My Spoon, Oh Lord
-Oh, How I Like Jesus
-I Love to Talk About Telling the Story
-Take My Life and Let Me Be
-It is My Secret What God Can Do
-Onward, Christian Reserves
-Where He Leads Me, I Will Consider Following
-Just As I Pretend to Be
-When the Saints Go Sneaking In
-Sit Up, Sit Up for Jesus
-Amazing Grace, How Interesting the Sound
-Praise God From Whom All Affirmations Flow
-My Hope Is Built on Nothing Much
-Pillow of Ages, Fluffed for Me
-I'm Fairly Certain that My Redeemer Lives
-What an Acquaintance We Have in Jesus
-Spirit of the Living God, Fall Somewhere Near Me
© June 2, 2003; Glory2Glory Productions/Chuck Halley, publisher; Monroe, Louisiana. All rights reserved. No part of this e-zine may be reproduced without prior written consent. Start spreading the Good News by forwarding this issue to five friends who have an interest in contemporary Christian music & Modern Worship!
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