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Last Sunday, as he was preparing to leave for a concert in Wyoming, Country Gospel music artist and songwriter Ray Overholt passed away. He was 84-years-old. Well-known first in the Michigan area, Overholt was one of the area’s first singing cowboys, entertaining kids each weekday morning with his show, “Ray’s Roundup.” Overholt would play his…

When Diamond Rio performed the National Anthem at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday, September 14 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, they had a chance afterwards to meet presidential candidate, Senator John McCain. Diamond Rio bassist Dana Williams said, “I was proud to meet a true war hero.” We started a…

Last week I shared a couple of really cheesy videos making the rounds on the internet, and pointed out that one of them, “The Renewed Mind Is The Key,” was a real performance from 2007. Today I found out that the “Jesus Is My Friend” video is from a real band called Sonseed, and they…

South African publication Tonight reports that after 10 years together, the Christian rock worship group Tree63 is stepping away from the stage to get on with their lives”. This was confirmed by lead vocalist, John Ellis. “We haven’t broken up, but we are at a stage where we need a sabbatical and to become other…

Well, here’s a shocker of a story: in an interview with the gay publication Washington Blade, CCM veteran Ray Boltz has come out of the closet and admitted that he’s gay.  The story, published last Friday, relates Boltz’s Christian music career, his struggle with gay feelings, and his eventual confession to his family in December…

One of the things that I wanted to do with these guest blog posts is give you a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite Christian music artists, off stage, up close, and personal. Today’s blog post is from Bebo Norman, whose latest album, aptly titled Bebo Norman, released yesterday. It’s is first album with his new…

Thanks to everyone for playing along in our Big Daddy Weave giveaway. Before I announce the winners, let’s answer the trivia question:Big Daddy Weave’s drummer Jeff Jones had what unusual job while attending the University of Mobile?Despite the fact that some of you found a post that listed his nickname as chicken man, he wasn’t…

You have just five days left to sign up your High School / Jr. High marching band for a chance for your band to win the opportunity to open the “Creation Festival: The Tour” this fall with RunKidRun and their new single “One In A Million”. The contest is sponsored by VideoRocket.com, Creation Festival The…

Tonight’s CD release party celebrating Kevin LeVar’s debut album, Let’s Come Together, will be broadcast live online at www.kevinlevartv.com starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. The live celebration takes place tonight, September 15th, at Sequoia on the Potomac River in Washington DC, and will feature live performances by Kevin LeVar & One Sound, as well as…

Chicago-based piano-driven, rock/pop band Strive released its first global release, Fire, last month. Their music fuses the soaring, inspirational lyrics of bands like U2 and Switchfoot with the sweeping piano-pop of Billy Joel and Bruce Hornsby. Not only has the band garnered a following with fans – this July they surpassed 1 million plays and…
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