CJ, a columnist with the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reported that pop legend Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has released a Gospel CD called A Brand New Me. Nelson tells CJ, “Every song is about God. It’s all about Jesus. It’s a gospel CD, everything leads back to God.” Prince is a Jehovah’s Witness and while Nelson…

Just a quick note to let you know that I heard from Laurie, dear friend of the Wright family and the amazing person who keeps me posted on Rev. Timothy Wright. Laurie tells me that Rev. Wright has been transferred to a VA hospital on the Bronx, which has his spirits up because he’s closer…

This week’s iTickets free download is “Awe-Struck,” from singer, rapper, songwriter and producer B. Reith’s The Forecast EP. B. Reith’s music reflects his love of classic soul with modern hip-hop, which makes Gotee the perfect home for him. Head over to iTickets.com for this week’s free Christian music download.

I read an article on a Christian music website yesterday that listed trends in the industry for 2008. One of the trends was the use of digital over physical products, with some artists releasing their albums only in digitial download format. I know with the decline in music sales there’s been talk about digital music…

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