Gospel Soundcheck

CCMmagazine.com readers named Jeremy Camp their favorite artist and Family Force 5 their favorite band in the 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. Past winner and consistent fan favorite Camp was named Best Songwriter in addition to the Best Artist honor. Family Force 5 came out a big winner once again this year, taking home Best Band,…

You can download a free copy of Lanae Hale’s new album Back and Forth for free for one week only! This is a great album, so take advantage of the free offer now. Just visit New Release Tuesday, MusicChristian.com, Jesus Freak Hideout, or HearItFirst.com.And if you miss it, go ahead and buy it. You won’t…

I’ll be doing an interview tomorrow morning with Lorri and Larry on the Sirius Radio program “Mornings with Lorri and Larry.” The show airs on Sirius Radio channel 161; I’ll be on at about 6 am. You can learn more about the show on the FamilyNet.com website. Click here to subscribe to Gospel Soundcheck by…

Can you believe that tonight we see the final contestant performances of this season of American Idol? Did you think back during Hollywood Week that we’d have Adam Lambert and Kris Allen as the final two contestants standing? I’m not surprised Adam’s here; from the beginning he was featured in the auditions. But Kris Allen?…

Victoria Oliver, wife of Decyfer Down drummer Josh Oliver, was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma after doctors found a lump in between her lungs and heart. Because of the location, they are unable to operate, so last week Victoria began 18 weeks of chemo. Please pray for Victoria’s healing, and strength for Josh, their families, and…

With the finale of American Idol tonight I thought you might like to see Adam Lambert’s performance of “Cryin'”. The song was Lambert’s personal song choice and probably best exemplifies his musical style. There’s also a short video of Adam’s thoughts right after he found out he’d been named one of the final two contestants…

With the finale of American Idol tonight I thought you might like to see the performance that probably kept Kris Allen in the competition and left him vying with Adam Lambert for the title of American Idol. There’s also a short video of Kris’ thoughts right after he found out he’d been named one of…

The debut release from pop band Press Play, Life Is Beautiful, hits stores today, and if you’re tired of the same old same old in Christian music, you need to check it out. In fact, even if you’re not a Christian but you like pop dance/electric rock music, you’ll love this new offering.The album features…

CCM legend Steven Curtis Chapman was recently awarded the Lifetime Volunteer Service Award from The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. The service honor recognizes Chapman’s tireless passion of caring for the millions of orphans around the world through Show Hope, the orphan care ministry started by him and his wife, Mary Beth. The…

A friend sent me a link last week to a video she described as a “must see.” I’m not much for forwarded emails, but since I missed the Susan Boyle thing until it was already hot, I finally took a minute to check it out.Yup, it’s a must see!The video is the song “Stand By…

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