ChristianMusic.org Newsletter 2009.08

In This Issue

  1. Phillips, Craig & Dean: Fearless
  2. Hillsong United: Faith + Hope + Love
  3. Joy to the World Celebration / Host a Concert or Event
  4. Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill Collaborate on Mystery Highway
  5. New Releases From Stryper, Jason Crabb, Skillet, Hillsong United and More
  6. More About Your Favorite Artists
  7. Facebook Groups & Pages
  8. Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
  9. Change a Child's World
  10. Use Television & Video to Reach Your Audience
  11. Church, Youth and Worship Leaders Resources
  12. What Information & Resources Do You Want In This Newsletter?
  13. Resources For Musicians, Artists & Songwriters
  14. Positive Christian Woman Magazine
  15. On The Career Path Television Series

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Phillips, Craig & Dean: Fearless

FearlessKnown for such classics as "Friend of God" and "You Are God Alone,” worship veterans Phillips, Craig and Dean's new CD showcases the heart and innovative performance that have made PC&D household favorites and a standard in churches far and wide. Showcasing the current radio chart-climber "Revelation Song," Fearless offers new melodies that are instantly sing-able and soul inspiring.

"... worship veterans Phillips, Craig and Dean’s new CD showcases the heart and innovative performance that have made PC&D household favorites and a standard in churches far and wide. Showcasing the current radio chart-climber “Revelation Song,” Fearless offers new melodies that are instantly sing-able and soul inspiring." New Release Tuesday

"If you had told me several years ago that some of the best executed modern rock of 2009 would be released by Phillips Craig and Dean, I would have personally signed your commitment papers. BUT….well, that is exactly what has happened. The beauty of the trio’s new project, Fearless is its lack of pretense: They aren’t trying to set the worship world on fire with their artistry, yet they are making seriously good worship music that is just as viable in the modern rock arena as in the church… Fearless finds the group at the height of their powers." Christian Musician

"... a mix of inspirational tracks from other songwriters and a few originals sprinkled in along the way in a cohesive mix intended to encourage the church in these troubled times… The power of the song “Revelation Song” resonates through the pastor trio and becomes the strongest track on the new album… the market for this is obvious and should stand ready for another solid collection from Phillips, Craig & Dean." CCM

"Fearless picks up where “Top Of My Lungs” left off… The album seems familiar and catchy and if you are a long-time Phillips, Craig & Dean fan, you won’t be disappointed with Fearless." Christian Music Review


Hillsong United: Faith + Hope + Love

Hillsong's latest album includes 13 songs of FAITH in the midst of personal circumstances, HOPE in Jesus for the future, and LOVE – one for another. featuring worship team members Darlene Zschech, Joel Houston, Brooke Ligertwood and Dove Award winning writer Reuben Morgan.

Hillsong Music is a ministry of the Sydney-based Hillsong Church, Australia’s largest evangelical congregation with sister churches in London, Paris, Kiev and South Africa. Hillsong Music is one of the world’s leading producers of praise and worship music and resources with churches across the globe singing their songs, and sales of over five million units in the U.S. alone.


Joy to the WorldJoy to the World Celebration

Make this Christmas your best celebration ever! Host a remarkable Christmas event when the Joy to the World Christmas Celebration spreads cheer across America beginning Nov. 27. You'll be proud to invite your friends, neighbors and entire community to this outstanding Christmas event.

This incredible Christmas celebration features Bryan Duncan - one of the best voices in Gospel music. Bryan Duncan has had 16 songs at No. 1, and his Christmas Is Jesus and A NehoSoul Christmas are two of the best Christmas albums ever recorded.

The event doesn't have a lot of technical requirements and is inexpensive to host. Be one of only 12 cities to host this heartwarming event. Click here or call 253.874.8400 for more information.

Host a Concert or Event

Do you wish there were more and better Christian concerts and events in your area? Do you want to host a concert in at your church or in your community. We can help. We've helped many churches organize concerts with a wide range of artists.

Use our easy concert request form to ask for help organizing an event for your area. We also offer free resources for promoting your event and a church forum where you can get advice from other churches.

Book a Joy to the World Christmas celebration, Will Play For Food Weekend or a Positive Christian Woman Conference.

For more information about hosting concerts, conferences and women's events send us a message or call 253.874.8400.


Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill Collaborate on Mystery Highway

Mystery HighwayMystery Highway, is a collaborative studio recording from long-time friends and Christian Music veterans Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill. It features 12 songs, including covers of Mark Heard's "Love Is Not the Only Thing" and the title track of Keaggy's album Sunday's Child.

"The legends trade off lead vocals and spend much of the running time in perfect harmony," says Christian Music Today's John J. Thompson. "Excellent production brings the tunes to life while comedic interludes provide a peek into what sounds like hilarious recording sessions."

Thompson's fuller review at Christianity Today reads "As long as Christian music legends Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill have been making music (occasionally together), they haven't collaborated on a full-length studio album—until now. Mystery Highway is all power-pop and classic '60s- and '70s-era British rock in the tradition of the Beatles, Badfinger, the Kinks, and Cream. Melody is king, and playful, reflective lyrics give it focus and purpose."

"The album's strength comes from the blending of the artists' talents. Excellent production, from vintage guitar tone to crisp drums and muscular acoustic textures, brings the songs together perfectly. "

The review at Righteous Rock states "This album is FUN and it ROCKS. These guys are doing what they do best producing up-beat retro rock that is catchy and invigorating. The production is top-notch and to hear Keaggy once again crank up electric for his best rocking vocal effort since Crimson & Blue is well worth the entrance price."

Buy the Mystery Highway CD at MusicChristian or at AmazonMystery Highway. Buy Mystery Highway MP3s at AmazonMystery Highway. Get the album or songs at Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill - Mystery Highway.

Phil Keaggy on Facebook. Randy Stonehill on Facebook. Other great Facebook pages and groups.

Visit ChristianMusic.org, CCMusic.org, ChildrenInNeed.org, CelebrityValues.com and other recommended sites.


New Releases, Pre-releases and Bargains up to 90 Percent Off

NewsboysStryperCheck out new releases from Skillet, Stryper, Phil Stacey, Everyday Sunday, Hawk Nelson, Jason Crabb, Newsboys, MercyMe, Hillsong United, Cedric Ford and Heart of Worship, Seventh Day Slumber, Jars of Clay, Delirious, Falling Up, Red, Avalon, FM Static, Israel Houghton, MxPx, Zoegirl, Decyfer Down, Family Force Five, Mat Kearney, Press Play, Stellar Kart, Nicole Nordeman, Seven Stories Up, Rachel Scott, Sheila Walsh, Jamie Slocum, and many more.

The bargain center has CDs from Downhere, Kutless, Rebecca St.James, Shawn McDonald, Exit East, and many more starting starting at $1.99.

Order pre-releases from Skillet, Thousand Foot Crutch, Hawk Nelson, Selah, Mark Schultz, Barlow Girl and more.

Looking for some good reading from Christian authors? Check out books like The Shack, The Love Dare and Sunset from authors like William P. Young, Karen Kingsbury, T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Tim McGraw, Max Lucado and others.

Check out the Top 12 bestselling CDs and books.


More About Your Favorite Artists

Use our customized Google search tool below to find information about a specific artist. You can listen to and buy music, watch videos featuring, receive news about, or discuss your favorite artist. If you are an artist, find ways to develop your talent, promote your music and connect with other artists and songwriters.


Join Our New Facebook Groups & Pages

Identify yourself as a Christian music fan. Connect with other Christian music enthusiasts. Share information and discussion about Christian music, Christian artists, albums, etc. We have Facebook groups and pages for recording artists, songwriters, guitarists, worship leaders and many more.


Internships & Volunteer Opportunities

Help us produce great Christian content.. Use your time and talents to promote Christian values through one of our internships, part-time roles and volunteer opportunities. Work on some of these sites:

 Positive Christian Woman

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Find out how you can get involved. Call 253.874.8400 today.


Change a Child's World

You can change the world for a child in need. As a child sponsor, you are connected with one special child who will know your name, write to you and feel your tender love and prayers. Your child sponsorship pledge will provide a child with things such as clean water, nutrious food, health care, educational opportunities and spiritual nurture.Christ's life and biblical principles provide the basic values for World Vision's child sponsorship programs.

When you sponsor a child you'll receive her photo and information about her life, including information about the child's country and ways you can communicate with her. Christopher Redner, publisher of ChristianMusic.org, has visited dozens of child sponsorship projects around the world. He's seen the transformation that child sponsorship can facilitate.

"I've met thousands of children whose lives were better because they had child sponsors," Redner says. "These children received life-saving aid, education, skills training and so much more. But sponsorship is more than just giving physical aid. When a child discovers she has a sponsor from another country, it sends her a message that she is important.

I've visited with so many children who had saved the cards and letters they have received from their sponsors. Many of those children told me they often pray for their sponsors and thank God for the blessings their families have received because they are sponsored."

Redner has encouraged thousands of people to sponsor children through concert tours, events, media interviews and the Children In Need Reports.

"You can change a child's life today by sponsoring a child through World Vision," Redner says. "I've seen their child sponsorship programs at work and I can recommend them wholeheartedly."


Use Television & Video to Reach Your Audience

Make It Timeless Inc., a Christian-owned company, can help you captivate and persuade your audience with compelling television and video productions. Work with award-winning television and video producers who know how to use professional equipment and skilled crews to create a wide range of effective and cost-efficient visual media.

Call Make It Timeless Inc. at 800.585.3636 or 253.874.8400 to discuss your video or television production needs.


Church, Youth & Worship Leaders Resources

Hillsong UnitedPassionCheck out the best-selling praise and worship albums.

Use the Guitar Tab Locator: Find guitar tabs for your favorite praise and worship songs.

We offer free newsletters on a wide variety of topics for pastors, worship leaders and others. You can join our Facebook Groups for Worship Leaders and Churches organizing concerts.

World Week is an exciting program that encourages understanding and raises awareness of important global issues - health, education, environment, justice and peace - and helps people suffering from disease, hunger, human rights abuses, violence and environmental devastation.

Although World Week is designed specifically for young people, especially students, anyone can participate, alone or with their school, friends, church or community group. Participants are encouraged to become advocates for the persecuted, broaden their understanding of issues that affect the poor, especially women and children, and help protect the environment.

Watch the short World Week video.

Watch Family Net's "At Home Live" about World Week.


Tell Us What You Want

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Resources For Musicians, Artists and Songwriters

GuitarVisit Developing Your Talent to find resources for musicians, artists and songwriters. These include many free resources that will help you find support and advertise your concerts.

We offer free newsletters on a wide variety of topics for Christians, including newsletters specifically for artists, musicians and others. You can also request information about concerts in your area.

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Positive Christian Woman Magazine

 Wouldn't it be great to be able to sit down with a friend or a good book in the middle of a busy day? We all need something to help us recharge, re-center and remember what's most important in life. If you're a Christian woman looking for a place of encouragement, we have just the thing for you. Come to Positive Christian Woman to lift your spirit and find practical ways to thrive as a God-honoring woman, even in the midst of your frantic schedule.

 

At Positive Christian Woman you'll discover ways to nurture your relationships with your family and friends, take opportunities to have fun and explore the world, reach out with love and hope to those in need, and to see yourself through God's eyes when you're pulled in every direction. Join a great community of Christian women to deepen your life and have fun as you grow in Christ at Positive Christian Woman.


 

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On The Career Path Television Series

On The Career Path presents multi-faceted portraits of the people filling top positions at major corporations. The revealing interviews show that personal characteristics often play an important role in the unpredictable career trajectories of the industry. On The Career Path is produced by Christopher Redner, publisher of ChristianMusic.org.

Chris Capossela (right) is Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of the Information Worker Product Management Group. He maintainsresponsibility for Office, SharePoint, Project, Visio, OneNote and FrontPage. Watch programs online.

Watch the following career profiles online.