The Provident Friday Buzz reports that last week Essential recording artist Matt Maher had a run in with a scorpion in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, when he was driving and noticed a sharp sting and burning sensation in his foot. Maher quickly removed his shoe and was shocked to discover a scorpion had crawled…

If you’re looking for a way to get the kiddies involved in online social networking (assuming that’s something you really want your kids involved in), check out Franktown Rocks, billed as “the world’s first music-driven virtual world for kids.” Aimed at kids ages 6 to 12 and based in the mythical city of Franktown, the…

In June I shared the news that Katy Perry, whose hit single “I Kissed A Girl” was climbing the charts, had released a Christian album back in 2001 under her real name, Katy Hudson. The debate has raged on ever since. Does the song promote homosexuality and does it matter? Is Katy Perry a Christian…

The winners for this year’s GMA Music in the Rockies conference have been announced. Shannon Whitson (pictured left) was named GMA’s Artist Solo 2008 for contestants in the 13-24 age category. The 22-year-old Estes Park resident also won a development deal with Centricity Music. Maggie Erickson of Frisco, Texas was chosen as GMA’s Artist Solo…

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