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In some Good News this week, ACCORDING TO JOHN; SONICFLOOD; PASSION; NICHOLE NORDEMAN; NEWSBOYS; artist birthdays; upcoming concerts and album releases; and answers to "The Andy Griffith Show Trivia Contest!"
IN THE NEWS--
ACCORDING TO JOHN, who had a couple of big hits with "Justified" and "The Song of Jabez" on Christian radio, has called it quits. Frontman John Waller will soon plant a new church in Colorado and will be leading praise and worship. The band had been expecting to sign a major record deal for several months, but a contract never materialized. A2J will perform their "farewell concert" at the "Christian Music Festival" in Peachtree City, Georgia on October 2nd. with a new eight-song EP to be offered on their website. <><
The members of SONICFLOOD are still recuperating from their "adventure" in Mexico a few weeks ago. All of the band members became ill after concerts in Mexico City and lead singer Rick Heil ended up in the hospital receiving a blood transfusion. Also Heil's wife CeCe is expecting their second child any day now and the proud parents have already named their "son" Jordan, who will join two-year-old sister Jaedyn.
In other band news, bassist Thomas O. Michael has written two Bible studies based on the songs "Shelter" and "Famous One" from their new CD, "Cry Holy." Fans and musicians can download the studies and the songs for free along with the chord charts for each song at: http://www.buzzplant.com/sonicflood/sf_devotional.html <><
PASSION'S latest album, "Sacred Revolution--OneDay03," has hit store shelves. The project was recorded in front of over 20,000 students and adults who 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 and Joshua Harris; actor Kirk Cameron; and former captive, missionary Heather Mercer.
Worship was led by lead worshippers CHRIS TOMLIN, MATT REDMAN, and CHARLIE HALL who were joined on stage by WATERMARK, SHANE & SHANE, and DAVID CROWDER BAND. Attendee Beth Dixon, a 24-year-old student from the University of Wisconsin, said 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." <><
NICHOLE NORDEMAN, who recently became a new mommy, has been featured at many of this year's Women of Faith conferences around the US. The talented singer and songwriter has performed in front of over 30,000 attendees this summer and plans to continue with Women of Faith in the fall of 2004. <><
NEWSBOYS and JUMP5 are featured on Disney's new "Extreme Skate Adventure" video game. According to the game's manufacturer, kids are immersed in a skateboarding adventure through the worlds of "The Lion King," "Tarzan," and "Toy Story 2." The video game is available for PlayStation2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and Game Boy Advance. The Newsboys' "Live In Stereo" and Jump5's "Spinnin' Around" are highlighted on the game along with tunes from mainstream artists such as Lil' Romeo and Smash Mouth. <><
The 2003 International Songwriting Competition has included a Gospel/Christian category for the first time and is taking submissions from both amateur and professional songwriters and musicians. Judges for this new category include singers BEBE WINANS and Dan Haseltine of JARS OF CLAY. 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. <><
CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:
Tues., Sept. 16th.--Mark Schultz & Chris Eaton
Wed., Sept. 17th. --BeBe Winans
UPCOMING CHRISTIAN & GOSPEL ALBUM RELEASES:
9/16: Bill & Gloria Gaither and Their Homecoming Friends (2 releases)--Red Rocks Homecoming & Rocky Mountain Homecoming (Spring House Music Group)
9/16: Camp Quest--In Your World (Shabach Entertainment)
9/16: David Crowder Band--Illuminate (sixsteps Records)
9/16: Passion--Sacred Revolution: Live From OneDay03 DVD/VHS (sixsteps Records)
9/16: Telecast--The Beauty of Simplicity (BEC Recordings)
9/16: Paul Wright--The Paul Wright EP (Gotee Records)
9/16: Vicki Yohe--I Just Want You (EMI Gospel/Wellspring Gospel)
9/16: Vineyard Music--Wash Over Me (Vineyard Music)
9/16: ZOEgirl--Different Kind of Free (Sparrow Records)
9/23: Anointed--The Best of Anointed (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)
9/23: The Martins--Above It All (Spring Hill Music)
9/23: Lisa McClendon--Soul Music (Integrity Gospel)
9/23: Jonathan Pierce--For You (Word/Curb)
9/23: Salvador--Worship Live (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)
9/23: Songs4Worship Kids--Celebrate Jesus, Christmas, & Deep and Wide (3 releases) (Integrity Music/Time Life Music)
9/23: Various--City On A Hill - The Gathering (Essential Records)
9/30: Big Daddy Weave--Fields of Grace (Fervent Records)
9/30: Andy Griffith--The Christmas Guest (Sparrow Records)
9/30: KJ-52--It's Pronounced Five Two (Uprok Records)
9/30: Silers Bald--Real Life (Essential Records)
9/30: Thousand Foot Crutch--Phenomenon (Tooth & Nail Records)
9/30: Various--The Spirit of Christmas (Sparrow Records)
9/30: Various--T.D. Jakes Presents Follow the Star (EMI Gospel)
9/30: Various--Worship Together -The Heart of Worship (Worship Together)
UPCOMING ARK-LA-MISS CONCERTS:
9/17 - Forty Days & Scott Krippayne, Ouachita High School, Monroe, LA
9/17 - Hillsong Worship Tour w/ Darlene Zschech, Faith Church, New Orleans, LA
9/20 - Smalltown Poets, Cornerstone Church, Jackson, MS
9/25 - Ron Kenoly, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Natchez, MS
9/26 - FFH, Bethany World Prayer Center, Baton Rouge, LA
9/27 - Jaci Velasquez & Salvador, Alltel Arena, North Little Rock, AR
9/29 - FFH, Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS
10/04 - ZOEgirl & Tait, Tupelo Furniture Market/MS Complex, Tupelo, MS
10/04 - Bebo Norman, Superchic(k), The Benjamin Gate, & GS Megaphone; Convention Center; Pine Bluff, AR
10/9 - Phillips, Craig, & Dean; First Baptist Church; West Monroe, LA
10/11 & 10/12 - Tammy Trent, First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA
10/12 - Selah, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, LA
10/14 - Jeremy Camp, Louisiana College, Pineville, LA
10/16 - Five Iron Frenzy & Bleach, First United Methodist Church, Pine Bluff, AR
10/30 - Michael W. Smith & MercyMe, Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
11/2 - Michael W. Smith & MercyMe, Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
11/06 - Relient K, The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA
11/8 - Ray Boltz & Mirch McVicker, First Baptist Church, Natchez, MS (601-442-1076)
11/9 - Watermark, First Baptist Church, Minden, LA
11/23 - downhere, Convention Center, Alexandria, LA
12/13 - Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour w/Point of Grace, DeSoto Civic Center, Southhaven, MS
12/29 - By The Tree, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
1/26/04 - Louisiana Baptist Conference w/Charles Billingsley, First Baptist Church, Lafayette, LA
2/27 & 2/28/04 - Women of Faith Conference w/Natalie Grant, CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA
2/28/04 - Gaither Homecoming Tour, Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
3/20/04 - Selah, McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA
4/2/04 - Big Daddy Weave, Jackson, MS (venue TBA)
4/8/04 - Salvador, Pentecostal Campground Tabernacle, Tioga, LA
7/17/04 - Selah, Southside Baptist Church, Stuttgart, AR
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(Two weeks ago
Here are the answers to the Andy Griffith Show trivia contest:
1. Who was the executive producer of "The Andy Griffith Show"? (Sheldon Leonard)
2. What state was the town of Mayberry in? (North Carolina)
3. How many years was the show rated in the "Top 10" (hint: "Andy Griffith" ran for eight years on CBS)? (eight)
4. What was Gomer Pyle's occupation while living in Mayberry? (gas station attendant)
5. In what daytime soap did Don Knotts (Barney) star? ("Search for Tomorrow")
6. Who was the cook for the prisoners in Mayberry's town jail? (Aunt Bee)
7. What show was a "spinoff" from Andy Griffith? (both "Gomer Pyle, USMC" and "Mayberry, RFD")
8. What café was a favorite hangout for Andy and Barney? (The Junction Café)
9. Who went hunting with Andy every year? (Ed Crumpacker)
10. Why did Andy deputize Gomer EVERY year? (To guard the cannon in the park on Halloween)
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