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Christian Music
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‘Mixtape: Side A’ EP Showcases Style of Newcomer Coby James
Singer, songwriter, and musician Coby James may not have described himself as a “happy” person in the past, but it has become a goal he is determined to infuse into his days and music. This 19-year-old spent the first two decades of his life growing through potential obstacles that could have derailed his path. Treatments for Lyme disease, associated illnesses, and ADHD in his early years shape the lyrics on Coby’s new EP “Mixtape: Side A.” “I think it’s helped me in ways I could never imagine…
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Breathe In, Breathe Out: MercyMe Releases Their First Album in Four Years … in a Pandemic!
I recently spoke with MercyMe front man Bart Millard and lead guitarist Mike Scheuchzer about how the pandemic influenced them to rewrite their latest album Inhale (Exhale), how it serves a potent reminder that Jesus is still in control, and why they chose to record a disco-themed song with a legendary singer.
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Steven Curtis Chapman on Music, Movies, and ‘A Week Away’ Soundtrack
With two of his songs on the just released A Week Away movie soundtrack, Chapman actually makes his acting debut, appearing briefly in the film as a summer camp lifeguard. But he will be the first to tell you that it is the music that matters.
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Mike Donehey on Life after Tenth Avenue North
It has been sort of a strange ending for Mike Donehey and Tenth Avenue North. Set to disband after 20 years with a highly touted farewell tour in 2020, the celebrated quartet never got their chance. Cut short due to the global pandemic, Donehey and company were left sitting at home. For Donehey, he was wondering what his next move would be in Christian music.
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‘Alone with My Faith’ a Journey of Personal Reflection for Harry Connick, Jr.
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing him off his tour in early 2020, Harry Connick, Jr. retreated to his home studio and went on a personal journey of sorts, spending 10 to 12 hours a day working on a new album. Along the way, he arranged all the songs, played every instrument, sang every part, and even set up and broke down his own recording equipment.
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Hillsong UNITED Offers ‘Live Concert’ Experience with New Album, Film Release
Multi-platinum selling Hillsong UNITED has just released a full-length live album and concert film experience (on Amazon Prime) called, “The People Tour: Live at Madison Square Garden”. Filmed prior to the global pandemic, the new project features a wealth of Hillsong United favorites including “What a Beautiful Name”, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”, and “Another in the Fire”.
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Phil Joel’s New Album is a Vow to Leave it All ‘Better Than I Found It’
It is with great success that Phil branches out into solo work. Here, his style can freely breathe as he shares intimate, mysterious lyrics combined with decades of musical influences peppered throughout each song on his new album, Better Than I Found It.
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Exclusive Premiere: Lucas Hoge’s First Gospel Album ‘Sunday Sessions’
Check out the track “Old Rugged Cross” from country artist Lucas Hoge’s first Gospel album Sunday Sessions!
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Country Artist Shenandoah’s Long and Winding Path to Releasing ‘Every Road’
Led by front man Marty Raybon and co-founding member Mike McGuire, Shenandoah haven’t released an album of all-new music since 1994. Despite the long layoff, the Grammy Award winning outfit reformed in recent years, playing shows here and there with the intention of eventually releasing some new music. That day has come with the release of Every Road.
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Point of Grace Premiers Must-See Christmas Special