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Last week, the band Haste The Day issued a statement on their website announcing that they have asked their guitarist Jason Barnes to leave the band.

In the spirit of once again bringing you Christian music stories from around the world (which seems to be the theme this week), let me introduce you to the band Straatligkinders, from North West South Africa.That’s right. North West South Africa. Potchefstroom, to be exact.

So did you guess which Christian music artist has won more Dove Awards than any other artist? The answer is …

There’s nothing better than showing up for work and having someone waiting there with breakfast.And it’s even better when it’s one of Christian music’s hottest up and coming rock bands, Nevertheless, scrambling the eggs.

(Because we didn’t have a Pick of the Week last week, we’ll have two this week. Check back Friday for another!) Big Daddy Weave celebrates a decade as a band with the release today of their fifth studio album, What Life Would Be Like. The album is not only a great musical offering but a…

Michael Cook, member of the legendary Gospel group The Mighty Clouds of Joy, died Friday morning July 18th as a result of a massive coronary. He was 46. He is survived by his wife Valerie and three children, ages 8, 11 and 16. The Mighty Clouds of Joy formed in 1955 in Los Angeles and…

This story will really throw a twist on the “what is Christian music” debate! I originally saw “Brother Metal” on the BBC World News last weekend. He’s a Capuchin monk named Brother Cesare Bonizzi who sings in a heavy metal band called Fratello Metal.

Christian music has a long history of artists who have left their mark on the industry, from pioneers like Larry Norman and Keith Green to crossover artists like Stryper and Switchfoot. What artist do you think has had the greatest impact on Christian music? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

On the heels of the news in April that Stew Smith was leaving Delirious comes news that lead vocalist Martin Smith is also leaving, and with that, the group will officially disband. Smith is leaving to spend more time with his family and to focus on the ministry he helped found, Compassionart.

Here’s some great news: Centricity Records has signed singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson to their label. Peterson will release his label debut, The Resurrection Letters, Vol II on October 21, 2008. Peterson’s own credits include the Top 10 radio hit “Nothing to Say” and a Dove Award nomination for his song “Family Man.” His previous releases include…
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