Gospel Soundcheck

Kris Allen’s new single, “Live Like We’re Dying”, debuted this week and there’s one thing I have to say:When can I have the album?!

Pop rock tween band Mission Six is readying for the release of their sophomore album, Not Too Young, on October 27.This is one of those bands that captures your heart because they’re 1) talented, 2) adorable, 3) fun and 4) spiritually grounded.Think Relient K pre-puberty. Think Hanson. Think cute kids and pop songs that will…

As part of the promotion for Creation Festival: The Tour, featuring Jars of Clay, Audio Unplugged, Thousand Foot Krutch, B. Reith, This Beautiful Republic and FM Static, you can get a free 10 song digital iTunes sampler with music from those artists and more. You do need to provide your email address, which is becoming…

When he appeared on season 6 of American Idol, the chubby, bespectecled worship leader Chris Sligh offered viewers a decidedly fresh perspective: he didn’t really give a rip about the show. Well, he did, but he also knew that American Idol was just one step on his musical career ladder. So he used the experience…

Here’s a deal you can’t pass up: for a limited time you can get a 4 song EP from Christian rapper B. Reith. Just head over to Amazon.com! B.Reith full-length debut album, Now Is Not Forever, hit stores yesterday. So if you like these four songs, make sure you pick up the whole album! Click…

Pop rock band Hawk Nelson releases their new album, Live Life Loud, today! With all of the press surrounding the band, we thought it would be fun to give you an inside peek at lead vocalist Jason Dunn, from someone who knows him well. No, not his new wife, Lenay. Their 6-month-old puppy, Murphy!

You heard me: Jennifer Knapp is back! For those of you who never knew Jennifer Knapp, you don’t know what you missed. She launched on to the music scene with her folk inspired music. Her three label releases – Kansas, Lay It Down, and The Way I Am – sold over a million copies; Kansas…

It was announced a few weeks ago that big changes were in the works at the Gospel Music Association, the umbrella organization that supports the Christian and Gospel music industry. President John Styll stepped down this month and several paid positions were eliminated earlier in the year. Then today I read that the GMA is…

Mark your calendars for Monday, September 21 when singer, rapper, songwriter and producer B. Reith hosts an online listening party with special guests tobyMac and Dave Barnes.Reith will unveil his new release, Now Is Not Forever, live on his website. The party starts at 8 PM central time.

Got soul? Want to be part of an internationally renowned gospel choir that ministers around the world? The Soul Choir, which originated in Los Angeles and is now based in Nashville, is holding auditions at St. Paul Community Church, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville (Green Hills), Tennessee. The choir is currently auditioning for all positions, including…

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