This is the January 16, 2006 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music and modern Worship newsletter distributed to gospel music enthusiasts around the world.
SOUNDBYTES:
Bryan Olesen has officially left NEWSBOYS. According to the band’s website, the guitarist departed to focus on his new band, CASTING PEARLS, who is currently enjoying radio and tour success. <>< JEREMY CAMP’s “Stay” and “Carried Me: The Worship Project” have both been certified Gold, according to the RIAA, each shipping more than 500,000 units. <>< CHRIS TOMLIN’s album, “Arriving,” has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying 500,000 in sales. In 2005 the project also was named GMA’s “Praise & Worship Album of the Year” and was one of the top five “Best Inspirational Albums” at iTunes. <>< Nominations for the 37th annual GMA Music Awards (Dove Awards) will be announced on Wednesday, February 1st. by REBECCA ST. JAMES and KIRK FRANKLIN. St. James and Franklin will also host the awards ceremony on April 5 th. and tickets for the Music Awards are now on sale at www.gmamusicawards.com. <><
THIS WEEK’S CHRISTIAN ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
Jan. 17: Eddie Carswell (NewSong), Teron David (GRITS)
Jan. 18: Heather Payne (Point of Grace)
Jan. 19: Carman
Jan. 23: Rick Heil (SONICFLOOd), Jason Davis (Between Thieves), Hogan (David Crowder*Band)
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:
Feb. 9: “The Lifesong Tour ‘06” with Casting Crowns, Nichole Nordeman, Josh Bates & Tony Nolan-Monroe Civic Center Arena, Monroe, LA (www.ticketmaster.com or Group tickets at www.gtickets.org)
Feb. 11: Ginny Owens-Park Place Baptist, Pearl, MS
Feb. 17: Mark Lowry & LordSong-First Baptist, West Monroe, LA
Feb. 17-19: “Disciple Now Weekend” with Detour 180-15th Ave. Baptist, Meridian, MS
Feb. 23: By
The Tree-Hawkins United Methodist, Vicksburg, MS
Feb. 24: “Indescribable Tour” with Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman-Oil Palace, Tyler, TX
Feb. 26: Selah-Geyer Springs First Baptist, Little Rock, AR
March 3: “Acquire the Fire - Run to the Battle” with Jeremy Camp, Michael Gungor & Ron Luce-Green Acres Baptist, Tyler, TX
March 4: “Wherever You Are Tour” with Third Day & David Crowder*Band-NOKIA Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX
March 10 & 11: “Student Life 2006 Tour” with Charlie Hall-Istrouma Baptist, Baton Rouge, LA
March 31: “Acquire the Fire - Run to the Battle” with Jeremy Camp & Ron Luce-Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
March 31 - April 1: “Women of Faith - Extraordinary Faith” with Sandi Patty & Avalon-CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA
April 5-7: “Fresh Fire 2006” with evangelist Perry Stone-First Assembly of God, West Monroe, LA
June 23-24: Big Daddy Weave, KJ-52, BarlowGirl & Tree63-Reunion Arena, Dallas,
TX
Oct. 6 & 7: Babbie Mason-Pine Grove Church, Monroe, LA
(for the latest concert news, visit: www.glory2gloryproductions.com)
UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASE DATES:
Jan. 17-
Jonas Brothers: [self-titled] (INO Records)
Jan. 24-
Karen Clark Sheard: It's Not Over... Live From Detroit (Word Records)
P.O.D.: Testify (Atlantic Records)
Darrel Petties: Introducing Darrel Petties (EMI Gospel)
Avalon: Stand (Sparrow Records)
Echoes Around The World [six releases]: Brownsville Assembly of God-Pensacola, FL; Champions Centre-Tacoma, WA; Eagle Heights Baptist-Oklahoma City, OK; Eleven Eleven Band-Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX; Hallal Singers-Fourth Avenue Church of Christ, Franklin, TN and Hope Presbyterian-Memphis, TN
Gaither Vocal Band: Give It Away
(Gaither Music Group)
Israel & New Breed: Alive In South Africa [DVD] (Integrity Gospel)
Jennifer Knapp: Live (Gotee Records)
Petra: Farewell [DVD] (Inpop Records)
Various: Absolute Modern Worship [Yellow] (Fervent Records)
Various: Absolute Modern Worship for Kids [Yellow] (Fervent Records)
Various: “End Of The Spear” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)
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