This is the November 8^th., 2004 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music & modern Worship newsletter distributed to Christian and Worship music enthusiasts via the World Wide Web.  If you would like a FREE subscription with the latest issue sent to your inbox each week, e-mail glory2gloryezine@....

In some good news this week, THIRD DAY, CASTING CROWNS, MERCYME, TOBYMAC, LIFEHOUSE, & U2, upcoming concerts in the Southwest; new album releases; What Your Comments On A Resume Really Mean…; and much more!

IN THE NEWS:

Last weekend THIRD DAY’s frontman Mac Powell sang the national anthem live before more than 150,000 race fans at the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.  Also the band, which includes guitarists Mark Lee and Brad Avery, drummer David Carr, and bassist Tai Anderson performed a 40-minute set prior to the race that was carried nationally to millions of viewers on the NBC TV network.  According to Powell, “This has been an exciting day!  To sing at the fastest track in NASCAR – which just happens to be in our hometown of Atlanta – and meet the drivers we love to watch in the NEXTEL Cup Series has certainly been a highlight of 2004!” During Third Day’s 11-year career, the band has accumulated 21 Dove Awards, 21 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY Award, and has sold over four million albums. <>< 

SOUNDBYTES:

CASTING CROWNS’ latest DVD/CD project, Live From Atlanta, was just certified Platinum (one million copies sold) by the RIAA.  The project features live performances and in-depth interviews with band members. <>< MERCYME’s frontman Bart Millard and wife Shannon are new parents.  Daughter Gracie Ryan Millard was born last Thursday (Nov. 4^th.). weighing in at 5 lbs 11 oz. <>< Also TOBYMAC and his wife Amanda gave birth to baby number four last Tuesday (Nov. 2^nd.)  Baby Leo McKeon arrived five weeks early, but is a healthy 5 lbs. 6 oz. <>< And PLUMB (aka Tiffany Arbuckle Lee) has announced on her website (Plumbinfo.com) that she is expecting…"I’m still happy as a pig to be pregnant!  (So far) I’ve (only) gained a whopping 6 ¾ lbs. at 18 weeks. <>< AMY GRANT is planning a second hymns album, following-up 2002's Legacy…Hymns and Faith."  In an interview with the Richmond Times Dispatch, Grant says the album should be released in March.  To read the full interview, go to timesdispatch.com. <>< Paul Colman, formerly with the PAUL COLMAN TRIO, has some brand new solo music available in a free download on his website (PaulColman.com.)  The mp3 of “Gloria," from Colman’s first solo project due out in early spring ’05, can be downloaded along with the song’s lyrics and sheet music. <>< RUSS LEE is in Iraq for 11 days to visit with troops stationed with the 101^st. Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  The former lead singer of NEWSONG is scheduled to perform concerts in Balad, Mosul and Baghdad. <>< LIFEHOUSE has finally found a replacement for departed bassist Sergio Andrade, who left the band earlier this year.  Bryce Soderberg joined the band several weeks ago, which is set to release a new album in early February ’05. <>< Irish rockers U2 will guest on Saturday Night Live on November 20^th.  BONO and the band will release their new CD, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, on Nov. 23^rd. <><

ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:

Mon., Nov. 8^th. - Joel Hanson (PFR), Michael Boggs (FFH)

Tues., Nov. 9^th. - Dave Baysinger (Bleach), Phil Driscoll, Donnie McClurkin, Brett Vergason (Sonicflood)

Thurs., Nov. 11^th. - Russ Taff

Sat., Nov. 13^th. - Russ Lee

Sun., Nov. 14^th. - Joy Williams

Mon., Nov. 15^th. - David Carr (Third Day), Miguel DeJesus (Smalltown Poets), Clarke Leake (The Waiting)

UPCOMING CONCERTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:

11/09 & 11/10 – “UTour” w/By the Tree--LSU, Baton Rouge, LA

11/13 – Selah--Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX

11/18 – Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, & Chris Tomlin--Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS

11/18 -  David Crowder Band, Something Like Silas, & Shawn McDonald-- Florida Blvd. Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA

11/19 - Charles Billingsley, First Baptist, Bossier City, LA

11/21-11/23 - Among Thorns--Alexandria, LA (venue TBA)

12/2 – Amy Grant--Riverside Centroplex, Baton Rouge, LA

12/9 - Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, & Chris Tomlin--CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA

12/18 - NewSong, FFH, & Palisade--Ouachita Parish High School, Monroe, LA

12/22 - Jim Brickman & Kristy Starling--The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA

01/02/05 - Ron Kenoly--Christian Worship Center, Alexandria, LA

01/06/05 - Ginny Owens--Woodland Hills Baptist, Jackson, MS

01/09/05 - Angelina McKeithen--First Assembly of God, Bastrop, LA

01/13/05 - Shane Barnard & Shane Everett--First Baptist Church, Ruston, LA

02/03/05 – Selah--First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA

02/10/05 – downhere--Louisiana Baptist Convention, Alexandria, LA

02/22/05 – Skillet & Seventh Day Slumber--Planet Rock, Pearl, MS

03/02/05 – Kutless & BarlowGirl--Planet Rock, Pearl, MS

03/11/05 - Natalie Grant--First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA

03/11 – 03/13/05 - Point of Grace--First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA

03/12/05 - Natalie Grant--First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA

03/18 - 03/20/05 – Watermark--First Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA

03/25/05 – Skillet--Six Flags, New Orleans, LA

04/01/05 - Chonda Pierce, Sandi Patty, & Sheila Walsh--“Women Of Faith” Conference, CenturyTel Center, Bossier City, LA

04/15/05 – Skillet--“Acquire the Fire”, Baton Rouge, LA

04/29/05 - Wayne Watson--First Baptist Church, Minden, LA

NEW CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASES:

11/9/04—

Andy Chrisman-ONE (Shelter Records)

DeWayne Harvey & Unrestrained Praise--Tell It [CD/DVD](Aleho International)

George Huff--Christmas [EP] (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

Israel & New Breed--Live From Another Level [DVD] (Integrity Gospel)

Kildare--Celtic Worship: Awaken The Dawn (Coventry Music)

Mark Lowry--Remotely Controlled (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

Mark Lowry--The Last Word and Mouth in Motion [DVDs] (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

Chonda Pierce--On Her Soapbox (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)      

Chonda Pierce--Four-Eyed Blonde and Having A Girls Nite Out [DVDs] (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

Salvador--So Natural (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

Sandi Patty & The Speers--More Than The Music...Life Story (INO Records)

Candi Staton--Christmas In My Heart; Here's A Blessing; and Proverbs 31 Woman [3 CDs] (Beracah Records/Lightyear)

Randy Travis--Passing Through (Word/Curb/Warner Bros.)

Various--Gotta Have Gospel! Vol. II (Gospo Centric/B-Rite Music/Integrity Gospel)

Various--Lullabies For Little Worshippers (Maranatha! Music)

Various--Megachurch Gospel (Integrity Gospel)

VeggieTales--Bob & Larry's How To Draw! and The Complete Silly Song Collection [DVDs] (Big Idea)

Derek Webb--I See Things Upside Down (INO Records)

BeBe Winans--Dream (Integrity Gospel)

Chuck’s Chuckles:     

What Your Comments On A Resume Really Mean…

I SEEK A JOB THAT WILL DRAW UPON MY STRONG COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:  I talk too much and like to tell other people what to do.

I'M EXTREMELY ADEPT AT ALL MANNER OF OFFICE ORGANIZATION:  I've used Microsoft Office.

I'M HONEST, HARD-WORKING, AND DEPENDABLE:  I pilfer office supplies.

MY PERTINENT WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:  I hope you don't ask me about all the burger cook jobs I've had.

I TAKE PRIDE IN MY WORK:  I blame others for my mistakes.

I HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR:  I know a lot of corny, old jokes and I tell them badly.

I'M PERSONABLE:  I give lots of unsolicited personal advice to co-workers.

I'M WILLING TO RELOCATE:  As I leave San Quentin, anywhere's better.

MY BACKGROUND AND SKILLS MATCH YOUR REQUIREMENTS:  You're probably looking for someone more experienced.

I’M ADAPTABLE:  I've changed jobs a lot.

I’M ALWAYS ON THE GO: I'm never at my desk.

I HAVE FORMAL TRAINING:  I'm a college drop-out.

I'M HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO SUCCEED:  The minute I find a better job, I'm outta here!

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