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In some good news this week, JEFF DEYO, CHARLIE PEACOCK, THE ELMS, MICHAEL W. SMITH, and PAX217; artist birthdays; upcoming concerts in the Southwest; new album releases; How (Not) to Speak English Properly; and much more!

IN THE NEWS:

JEFF DEYO releases his sophomore solo album on February 10^th.  Light will feature thirteen original songs mostly written by this modern Worship pioneer, including “As I Lift You Up,” “I Fear You,” “Take Me to You,” and the title cut, “Ray of Light.”  Deyo’s new project will include duets with RITA SPRINGER (“Bless the Lord,”) THIRD DAY’s Mac Powell (“We Come to Your Throne with Weeping,”) and NATALIE GRANT (“Keep My Heart.”)  Also fans will be treated to a bonus live version of the Worship favorite, “These Hands.”  For more information visit www.JeffDeyo.com.<><

Legendary songwriter and producer CHARLIE PEACOCK will release Full Circle: A Celebration of Songs And Friends on February 24^th.  His first new album in several years features new recordings of many of his hit songs with special guests including AMY GRANT, TOBYMAC, SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER, SARA GROVES, OUT OF THE GREY, MERCYME’s Bart Millard, and SWITCHFOOT. 

Peacock started his musical career two decades ago as an alternative artist on Island Records (with U2 as a label mate) but he soon converted to Christianity and wrote hits for Grant ("Every Heartbeat") and dcTalk ("In The Light.")  He also started his own label, re: think, signing Switchfoot as his flagship act, and has produced projects for artists including AVALON and AUDIO ADRENALINE. <><

THE ELMS have lost an old bandmate and added a new addition to their lineup this week.  Bassist Keith Miller has left after performing with the band since the release of their debut album in 2001.  The Elms have already announced a replacement, 23 year-old Nathan Bennett formerly of the rock band A.M. Drive, while Miller has enrolled at a university in Louisville, Kentucky to major in communications.  Bennett joins band members (and brothers) Owen and Chris Thomas and Thom Daugherty.  The new bass player will perform for the first time as an Elm in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on February 13^th. 

The band was formed in 1997 by the two Thomas brothers and went through several lineups before changing its name to The Elms (named after a restored coach house owned by the Thomas brother’s uncle in England.)  The Elms released The Big Surprise in 2001 and consequently received two Dove award nominations.<><

A new album series from the same artists and producers of the three City On A Hill projects will present a musical depiction of Jesus Christ’s birth, life, and passion.  The Christ: A Trilogy will attempt to shed light on the character and sacrifice of Jesus with three different CDs that all feature previously recorded City On A Hill songs and original music.  The three installments will include new and old tracks by THIRD DAY, JARS OF CLAY, SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER, BEBO NORMAN, CAEDMON’S CALL, PAUL COLMAN TRIO, and JENNIFER KNAPP.  The first album is set to be released on March 9^th. with subsequent CDs on store shelves in fall 2004 and spring 2005.<><     

In the “Whatever Happened to CHASING FURIES?” category, the former lead singer of the band that released only one critically acclaimed CD before breaking up, Sarah MacIntosh, has released a modern Worship album.  The new project, Fill Me, is available on her church's website at www.horizoninternational.net.  The Horizon Christian Fellowship Church in San Diego, California is also pastored by the singer’s father, Mike MacIntosh.<>< 

SOUNDBYTES: MICHAEL W. SMITH will release a Worship Box Set on March 9^th. that includes his three best-selling worship projects—Worship, the Worship DVD, and Worship Again.<>< RUSS TAFF is leaving the GAITHER VOCAL BAND at the end of January to return to a solo career.<>< Bobby Duran has quit the alternative Christian band PAX217.  The band, which released two albums in the last four years, has not yet announced a replacement to join the remaining members Josh Auer, Dave Tosti, Jesse Craig, and Joey Marchiano.<><

CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:

Mon., Jan. 26^th. - Kirk Franklin

Wed., Jan. 28^th. - Renee Garcia, Sam (Leslie) Phillips, Chuck Halley

Sat., Jan. 31^st. - Elliot Torres (Salvador)

Sun., Feb. 1^st. - James and John Katina (The Katinas), Nee-C Walls (formerly of Anointed), Babbie Mason, Toby Penner (Jake)

UPCOMING SOUTHWESTERN U.S. CONCERTS:

1/26 - Louisiana Baptist Conference w/Charles Billingsley--First Baptist Church, Lafayette, LA

1/26 - Fernando Ortega--Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas, TX

1/30 - David Crowder Band--First United Methodist Church, Arlington, TX

2/5 - Casting Crowns--Cornerstone Baptist Church, Harrisburg, AR (7:00 PM)

2/8 - Sacred Right To Life benefit w/ Testify & Not By Sight--House of Prayer International Church, Monroe, LA (6:00 PM)

2/12 – MercyMe, Amy Grant, & Bebo Norman--CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA

2/13 – Switchfoot--Harding University, Searcy, AR

2/21 – ApologetiX--Eastwood Baptist Church, Haughton, LA

2/27 & 2/28 - Women of Faith Conference w/Natalie Grant--CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA

2/27 - P.O.D.--Alltel Arena, North Little Rock, AR  

2/28 - Gaither Homecoming Tour--Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS

3/04 - Shane Barnard & Shane Everett w/Ginny Owens--Pine Lake Baptist Church, Brandon, MS  (7:00 PM)

3/09 - Shane Barnard & Shane Everett w/Ginny Owens--UCA Ida Waldren Auditorium, Conway, AR

3/14 – “Adoration Tour” w/Newsboys & Rebecca St. James--The Oil Palace, Tyler, TX

3/20 – Selah--McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA

3/31 - FFH w/Big Daddy Weave--LA College, Pineville, LA (6:30 PM)

4/2 - Chris Tomlin--Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS

4/8 - Third Day, tobyMac, & Warren Barfield--Civic Center, Monroe, LA

4/8 – Salvador--Pentecostal Campground Tabernacle, Tioga, LA

4/9 – Newsboys & Jeremy Camp--Six Flags - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA (6:00 PM)

4/10 – Kutless, Thousand Foot Krutch, & Ryan Dobson--Six Flags - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

4/10 - Jars of Clay & Chris Tomlin--Six Flags over Texas, Arlington, TX

4/24 - Big Daddy Weave--Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS

4/30 & 05/01- Women's Conference w/ Tammy Trent--First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA

5/15 – Bleach--Downtown Festival Plaza, Shreveport, LA 

6/6 - Paul Colman Trio--Galloway Memorial UMC, Jackson, MS

6/19 - Rebecca St. James & Casting Crowns--Timberwood Amphitheater (Magic Springs), Hot Springs, AR

7/17 – Selah--Southside Baptist Church, Stuttgart, AR

7/17 - O.C. Supertones & Paul Colman Trio--Union County Fairgrounds, New Albany, MS

8/28 - Audio Adrenaline--First Bossier Church, Bossier City, LA (7:00 PM)

UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & CHRISTIAN DVD RELEASES:

1/27 - Bill & Gloria Gaither, T.D. Jakes, and Friends--Build A Bridge (CD & DVD) (Gaither Music Group)

1/27 - Bill & Gloria Gaither, T.D. Jakes, and Friends--We Will Stand (CD & DVD) (Gaither Music Group)

1/27 - Hugs Series--Hugs for Daughters (Here to Him Music)

1/27 - .Rod Laver--Rudolph Wayne vs. The Man (Uprok Records)

1/27 - Matt McGee--Worship Through the Valley (Crowne Music Group)

1/27 - The Praise Baby Collection--Praises and Smiles (Big House Kids)

1/27 - Starflyer 59--I Am The Portuguese Blues (Tooth & Nail Records)

1/27 - Thank You Series--Thank You Friend (Here to Him Music)

1/27 - Thank You Series--Thank You Mom (Here to Him Music)

1/27 – Various--Here I Am To Worship - Volume 1 (Worship Together)

1/27 – Various--In the Name of Love: Artists United for Africa (Sparrow Records)

1/27 – Various--iWORSHIP @Home DVD, Vol. 3 (Integrity Music)

1/27 – Various--Mammoth City Messengers (ForeFront Records)

2/2 - Kathy Shooster--Garment of Praise (Galilee of the Nations)

2/3 – Various--Homecoming Series, Vol. 1-3 - Come Just As You Are; I Love You, Lord; & The Power Of Your Love (Maranatha! Music)

2/7 – VeggieTales--An Easter Carol [DVD/VHS] (Big Idea Productions)

2/7 – VeggieTales--Dave and the Giant Pickle [DVD/VHS] (Big Idea Productions)

2/7 – VeggieTales--Lyle the Kindly Viking [DVD] (Big Idea Production)

2/7 – VeggieTales--The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown [DVD] (Big Idea Productions)

2/7 – VeggieTales--Where's God When I'm S-Scared?!? [DVD/VHS] (Big Idea Productions)

2/10 - Jeremy Camp--Carried Me: The Worship Project (BEC Recordings)

2/10 - Delirious?--World Service (Sparrow Records)

2/10 - Jeff Deyo--Light (Gotee Records)

2/10 - Drive Time Devotions--Drive Time Devotions (three volumes) (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

2/10 - Out of Eden--Love, Peace, & Happiness (Gotee Records)

2/10 - Michael W. Smith--Live In Concert - A 20 Year Celebration [DVD/VHS] (Reunion Records)

2/10 - Aaron Sprinkle--Lackluster (Tooth & Nail Records)

2/10 – Various--His Passion (Integrity Music)

CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:

How (Not) to Speak English Properly--

1. Verbs HAS to agree with their subjects.

2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.

3. And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.

4. Avoid cliches like the plague. (They're old hat)

5. Be more or less specific.

6. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary.

7. No sentence fragments.

8. Contractions aren't necessary and shouldn't be used.

9. One should NEVER generalize.

10. Stay away from ampersands & abbreviations, etc.

11. One-word sentences? Eliminate.

12. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.

13. Eliminate commas, that are, not necessary.  

14. Never use a big word when a diminutive one would suffice.

15. Understatement is always the absolute best way to put forth earth-shaking ideas.

16. Go around the barn at high noon to avoid colloquialisms.

17. Even IF a mixed metaphor sings, it should be derailed.

18. Who needs rhetorical questions?

19. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

20. Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

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