This is the March 20, 2006 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music and modern Worship newsletter distributed to gospel music enthusiasts around the world.
IN THE
NEWS:
The GMA Music Awards have confirmed performers for the 37th annual event scheduled for April 5th at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The awards program will showcase 16 Dove-nominated artists who will perform their gospel, pop, rock and modern worship songs. Nominees and performers include CHRIS TOMLIN, KUTLESS, REBECCA ST. JAMES, ISRAEL & NEW BREED, THIRD DAY, BARLOWGIRL, KIRK FRANKLIN, MARTHA MUNIZZI, NATALIE GRANT and THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR. Also a special acoustic set will include JEREMY CAMP, DAVID CROWDER, CASTING CROWNS’ Mark Hall and THIRD DAY’s Mac Powell. <><
Singer/songwriter WARREN BARFIELD has signed with Nashville-based booking agency Third Coast Artists Agency. Barfield joins TCAA’s roster that includes Christian music heavyweights MERCYME, JEREMY CAMP, NICHOLE NORDEMAN and DAVID CROWDER*BAND. According to Mike Snider, president and owner of Third Coast, “We are extremely excited for Warren Barfield to join the (TCAA) team. Warren is a special guy
and we are thrilled to be a part of his career.” Barfield is currently on tour with SHAWN MCDONALD in support of his recent sophomore album “Reach” and was one of the most successful breakout acts in 2003, with two top ten singles, “My Heart Goes Out” and “Mistaken.” <><
TODD AGNEW’s “Isaiah 6”, from his current project “Reflection of Something”, has been voted “Best Scripture Song” by “Worship Leader” magazine’s 2005
“Worship Leader Praise Awards.” Voted on by pastors and worship leaders from around the nation, the trade magazine will list all of their annual winners in their March/April issue. <><
ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
March 21 - Karl Messner (APOLOGETIx)
March 22 - Denise Jones (Point of Grace), Brian Johnson (O.C. Supertones)
March 23 - Phil Keaggy
March 24 - Sarah Ross (Everlife), Brandon Yoder (Mourning September), Chad Butler (Switchfoot)
March 25 - Jeremy Edwardson (The Myriad)
March 27 - David Mullen
UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:
March 24: Switchfoot-House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
March 25: “Hero Tour” with Kirk Franklin & Mary Mary-Southern University, 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 2: Evangelist Morris Cerullo-Word of Life Center,
Shreveport, LA
April 5-7: “Fresh Fire 2006” with evangelist Perry Stone-First Assembly of God, West Monroe, LA
April 7: Phillips, Craig and Dean-First Baptist, Natchez MS
April 20: David Phelps, Anthony Evans & Ana Laura-Calvary Baptist, Shreveport, LA
April 27: “The SHE Event” with Rebecca St. James & Evie Karlsson-First Baptist, West Monroe, LA
May 5: P.O.D.-Coliseum Festival Grounds, Jackson, MS
May 5: Pocket Full of Rocks & Vicky Beeching-Faith Baptist, Texarkana, AR
May 5: Pocket Full of Rocks & Vicky Beeching-Faith Baptist, Texarkana, AR
May 7: P.O.D.-Metroplex, Little Rock, AR
June 23-24: Big Daddy Weave, KJ-52, BarlowGirl & Tree63-Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
June 26-30: “Student Life Camp” with Todd Agnew-Louisiana Tech Univ., Ruston, LA
July 3-6: “Student Life Conference” with The Swift-Louisiana Tech Univ., Ruston, LA July 10-14: By the Tree-Centenary College, Shreveport, LA
Oct. 6 & 7: Babbie Mason-Pine Grove Church, Monroe, LA
Nov. 2-5: Acappella-Ouachita Christian School, Monroe, LA
(for the latest concert news, visit: www.glory2gloryproductions.com)
UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASES:
Tuesday, March 21-
BeBe & CeCe Winans - Treasures: A Collection of Their Greatest Hits (EMI Gospel)
Jeremy Camp - Restored [Deluxe Gold Edition] (BEC Recordings)
Jessy Dixon - The Best of Jessy Dixon [DVD/VHS] (Gaither Music Group)
Further Seems
Forever - Hope This Finds You Well (Tooth & Nail Records)
Steve Green - The Ultimate Collection [2 CD set] (Sparrow Records)
Kutless - Hearts Of The Innocent [CD/CD+DVD] (BEC Recordings)
Norma Jean - O God The Aftermath [Deluxe Edition] (Solid State Records)
Petra - The Ultimate Collection [2 CD set] (Sparrow Records)
Tuesday, March 28-
The Crabb Family - Blur The Lines (Clear Cool Music/Daywind)
Family Force 5 - Business Up Front, Party In The Back (Gotee Records)
Jonathan Martin - Jonathan Martin (Spring Hill Worship)
Chonda Pierce - A Piece Of My Mind [CD, DVD/VHS] (INO Records)
The Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards - Look What The Lord Has Done (3-M Music/Taseis Media Group)
Various – Kids’ Praise! Sunday School Songs 2 (Maranatha! Music)
Various - Thank You For The Cross (Vineyard Records UK)
CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:
Top 10 Signs You Know You're Having a Bad Day-
10. Your twin forgets your birthday.
9. Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles.
8. Your
income tax refund check bounces.
7. The bird singing outside your window is a vulture.
6. You put both contacts into the same eye.
5. Your doctor tells you that you're allergic to chocolate.
4. You have to borrow from your Visa to pay your Mastercard.
3. The health inspector condemns your office coffee maker.
2. New people you meet say you look good for 40, but you’re really only 25-years-old.
1. You call your spouse and tell them that you'd like to eat out tonight, so when you get home you find a sandwich on the front porch.
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