Gospel Soundcheck

This week, you can get a download from Belfast-based modern worship band Bluetree. The group released their US debut in March to critical acclaim, and you can check out Bluetree’s song “Each Day,” from God of This City, just by visiting iTickets.com. YOU be the interviewer! Here’s your chance to ask your favorite Christian music…

Tonight, the remaining Top 8 American Idols perform songs from the year they were born. Last week, Megan finally went home, so I’m left with a Top 8 that doesn’t include any more stinker contestants. While I think tonight might end up being the end of the line for Anoop, I’m not hoping anyone in…

The new movie, “The Imposter,” tells the age old music industry story: sex, drugs and rock and roll, and the rise and fall of a star. Except this time, we’re not talking about some mainstream act; we’re talking about Christian music.The movie centers on musician Johnny C (Kevin Max), husband, father and frontman for popular…

Brandon Kelso, son of The Dove Brother’s pianist Jerry Kelso, was killed this morning in a motorcycle accident in Lexington, Kentucky. The 22-year-old was riding his motorcycle when, according to a report at MSNBC, the driver of a Jeep Cherokee pulled out in front of him; Kelso slammed into the side of the SUV and…

Jars of Clay heads out this month for the Two Hands Tour in support of their latest album, The Long Fall Back To Earth, which releases April 21. The 23-city tour will begin April 24 in Lincoln, Neb. and conclude in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. on June 19 and features special guests Seabird. For complete tour dates,…

Verizon Wireless is once again searching for the best church choir in America in its How Sweet the Sound competition. Donald Lawrence will be returning as host and Marvin Sapp will be back as judge and performer. The competition starts with regional competitions in eleven cities nationwide, where one choir has the chance to win…

MercyMe unveiled their new video recently for their latest single, “Finally Home,” from the album All That Is Within Me. MercyMe is celebrating 10 years since their breakthrough single, “I Can Only Imagine” topped mainstream charts with a retrospective album and DVD, 10. The album releases April 7.YOU be the interviewer! Here’s your chance to…

Last night we say the Top 9 American Idol contestants perform, and tonight we find out who gets voted off. With the song choices to wide open, it’s hard to believe that some contestants still managed to pick the wrong songs. It’s kind of like what Randy Jackson said: you can love a song but…

Yesterday, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the final nominees for the Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year. The award will be presented at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards on April 23rd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The nominees are Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant, Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram and…

Join me tonight as American Idol’s Top 9 perform live. Rumor is that the contestants chose from a list of the top songs downloaded on iTunes. That means the music will be super current and could be all over the genre spectrum. Join me here live tonight as Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Scott MacIntyre, Megan…

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