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Red Headlines 20-City 'Redvolution Tour' In 2012

Two-time GRAMMY nominated, Essential Records rock act RED kicks off its second headlining tour in five months, the "REDvolution Tour," on Feb. 10. Visiting 20+ cities domestically, with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch, Manafest, Nine Lashes, and KIROS, the tour will also include a run of "RED only" dates throughout Europe
in April.

A year since releasing its acclaimed third studio project, Until We Have Faces, RED continues to make massive career strides, venturing out on ... More Details

Kari Jobe's Where I Find You Launches To No. 1 On iTunes

Jobe Debuts New Songs For Tens of Thousands So Far on Record Setting Winter Jam Tour

One of the best-selling artists in Christian music, Kari Jobe releases her sophomore album, Where I Find You, today amidst widespread acclaim. The album quickly rose this morning to No. 1 on the iTunes® overall Albums chart and remains No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel chart amidst 5-star reviews. The recording also sparked the Billboard Top 10 hit single "We Are" that has been viewed nearly ... More Details

Seventh Day Slumber Gears Up For 'The Anthem Of Angels Tour'

With the release of their successful eighth studio album, The Anthem of Angels, in November 2011, Seventh Day Slumber is preparing for their upcoming U.S tour, appropriately named "The Anthem of Angels Tour." The album debuted at the iTunes Top Christian Albums chart at No. 4. In addition the Rock single, "Never Too Far Gone" was in the Top 15 in December 2011.

Kicking off March 1st and running through May 31st, the tour will hit across the nation and feature special guests Manic ... More Details

John Waller's Radio Single Endorsed By Courageous Writer

City of Peace Media has announced that "As For Me And My House," the powerful song from John Waller featured on the Top 10 Courageous movie soundtrack, goes for adds today in the Adult Contemporary and Soft Adult Contemporary radio formats, as the popular recording artist's next radio single. The song, the title track from Waller's third album, already is garnering accolades, including an enthusiastic endorsement from Alex Kendrick, writer and director of Courageous.

"When I first heard ... More Details

Matt Maher Extends Popular 'The Love In Between' Tour

GRAMMY Award nominee Matt Maher has extended his popular "The Love In Between" tour to include 16 additional dates. The follow-up run to his fall leg will feature guest artist Sparrow Records singer-songwriter Audrey Assad, with Reunion Records newcomer Lindsay McCaul at select shows.

Originally kicking off mid-September, "The Love In Between" tour visited more than 25 cities through late October, seeing thousands in attendance and multiple sold out shows. The ... More Details

Newsboys Take Over The Radio With New Single

With their latest radio single, "God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)," Newsboys continue to take over the radio waves in a powerful way. The song, the debut from their brand new release God's Not Dead (Inpop Records), is being heard on hundreds of stations across the country as well as climbing up the Billboard radio charts.

The single is currently #3 on Billboard's Christian CHR Chart, and #17 on Billboard's Christian AC Indicator chart, moving up an astonishing 12 spots this week. ... More Details

Skillet Marks Incredible 2011 With Multiple Year End Honors

Atlantic recording group Skillet wrapped up an extraordinary year by being named among 2011's biggest mainstream rock acts according to year-end charts published by Billboard and Mediabase.

The two-time Grammy-nominated band were among the highest ranking artists featured in Billboard's annual "The Year In Music" issue, with their RIAA gold- certified album Awake approaching 900,000 in sales and included among the year's Top 20 "Rock Albums," Top 15 "Alternative Albums," as well as ... More Details

Kutless Returns With New Studio Project, Believer

After a successful 2009 release that spawned the mega-hit single "What Faith Can Do," Kutless will be releasing a new studio album titled Believer next month on February 28 (BEC Recordings). The album is produced by Grammy-nominated Chris Stevens as well as David Garcia (TobyMac, Mandisa, Carrie Underwood) and Dave Lubben (worship leader, Kutless). Click here to view the album cover and tracklisting.

The debut radio single from this album is already gaining traction out of the gate ... More Details

Tooth & Nail Records Announce New Director Of A&R

Tooth & Nail Records/BEC Recordings proudly announces Conor Farley as the new Director of A&R. This role will involve scouting for new artists and developing the current and emerging roster.

"We are thrilled to add Conor to the T&N and BEC family," shares Brandon Ebel, President Tooth & Nail Records / BEC Recordings. "Focusing on the A&R department, we wanted to bring in someone that has a passion for our artists and their music as well as an ear for new talent. With ... More Details

Casting Crowns Announce 44 City Spring Tour Dates

Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY®, AMA and 2010 Dove Award-winning Artist of the Year Casting Crowns will extend its massive "Come To The Well" tour into the spring by adding an additional 44 dates across the U.S., this time featuring special guests, singer/songwriter Matthew West, pop-rockers Royal Tailor (both GRAMMY-nominated) and Christian music newcomer Lindsay McCaul who was also on the 2011 fall tour lineup. Following a hugely successful fall run, which included a string of more than15 ... More Details

TFK's Trevor McNevan - The That's Awesome Show Podcast

This week we have Trevor on the show, front man of Thousand Foot Krutch. I talked with Trevor about the KickStarter project to UFC fights and his thoughts on the Christian music industry and so much more.

Did I mention to Be sure to follow me on Twitter at … ... More Details

Hawk Nelson's Dan Biro - The That's Awesome Show Podcast

This week I get to talk to Dan Biro from Hawk Nelson. Dan is the bass player and also sings background vocals for the band.

We had a great chat that went for over thirty minutes. Sit back and enjoy this intriguing and candid interview with a member of one of the hottest bands in Christian music.

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LIVE.</P><br><P>Maher's nomination was received in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song ... <a href="/news.asp?articleid=2312">More Details</a></div> <div class="NewsItem" > <h2><a href="/news.asp?articleid=2313">Brandon Heath Garners Three Grammy Nominations</a></h2> <P>Christian music's two-time GMA Male Vocalist of the Year and multiple GRAMMY Award® nominee Brandon Heath was honored again with an impressive three nominations from The Recording Academy® during last night's hour-long special broadcast, "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's<BR>Biggest Night®," which aired live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. 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