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Bluetree Announces Standout International
Modern worship band Bluetree, whose album, God Of This City, is one the best selling Christian recordings this year, announces the formation of StandOut International.
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Britt Nicole Debuts New Music Video
Sparrow recording artist Britt Nicole presents "The Lost Get Found," the debut music video from her Aug. 11, 2009 release of the same title.
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Shane & Shane Announce Spring Tour
Inpop Records artist Shane & Shane will headline the "Turn the Music Down" tour, kicking off April 16 in Springfield, Mo, joined by author David Nassar and Matt Maher.
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Stryper 25th Anniversary Tour
Legendary Christian rock band Stryper has announced plans for a 25th Anniversary Tour, hitting 50 cities in North America this fall before going international in January
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Rosie Thomas: A Very Rosie Christmas
Indie darling Rosie Thomas and her merry band of musical cohorts inject their unique brand of fun and warmth to the very fresh holiday album, "A Very Rosie Christmas."
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Adam McInnis
The crisp debut album of singer/songwriter Adam McInnis introduces an artist of bold ambition; the good news is that he's got the goods to back up his confidence.
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Christian Music by Jeff Johnson
Many listeners will be surprised by the unexpected power of Jeff Johnson's "Glorious Day."
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Kathryn Scott: New Worship Project
Northern Ireland's Kathryn Scott is well known for her articulate and passionate worship music. "I Belong" only seals the deal, affirming her already solid reputation.
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Vickie Winans:Holiday Music Review
Vickie Winans' promotional material promises "new arrangements and music color", but they all say that. The difference here is that she actually delivers.
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The Michael Gungor Band: CD Review
Michael Gungor's "Bigger Than My Imagination" was sublime as was the progressive "Ancient Skies." "All I Need Is Here" continues the upward trend.
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Review of Plumb's Blink CD
One thing is clear very quickly on Blink: Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, the artist known as Plumb, is supremely happy and content in her circumstances.
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Sara Groves: Tell Me What You Know
Sara Groves is an emissary, returning with the vision to those who can't yet go. Tell Me What You Know comes from the front lines, and continues an ongoing conversation.
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Verbs: The Groundwork Theory
Verbs (the artist previously known as Knowtheverbs) is not a rapper wasting his spittin' skills on the sick street treasures, as "The Groundwork Theory" shows clearly.
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Falling Up: Review
Oregon alt rockers Falling Up mystify and intrigue with their 3rd release, Captiva. Frontman Jesse Ribordy and producer Aaron Sprinkle once again are a dynamite pairing.
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Mitch McVicker: CD Review
Mitch McVicker takes the tangled encounters of life and spins them into rootsy pop gold in "Love Will Rise," his fifth album, and the first studio project in five years.
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Thousand Foot Krutch: Review
Back with a fourth album of aggressive but melodic rawk, popular Canadian band Thousand Foot Krutch tackles real life head-on.
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David Crowder Band: Remedy
The David Crowder Band continues to explore the outer boundaries of our worship experience and expression with Remedy, the fourth studio album from sixstepsrecords.
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Our Heart's Hero: Christian Pop CD
When the West Virginia quartet Our Heart's Hero first formed, their intent was to minister to several local youth groups.
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The New Tree63 Album Called Sunday
South African rockers Tree63 may be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, but if fifth album "Sunday!" is any indication, they may have just hit their stride.
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Paul Baloche: Our God Saves
With "Our God Saves," Paul Baloche shows that after almost two decades of meaningful music ministry, he can still pull a few surprises out of the ol' guitar case.
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Paul Wright: Kingdom Come
It is a mystery why the prolific, hard-working Paul Wright hasn't blown up. "Wright or Wrong These Songs Are Paul's" had me at hello.
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Album Review of Isa: Raw Sessions
Why did Isa Couvertier name her second full-length acoustic worship album "Raw Sessions"? The new CD of Christian folk music is far more polished and sparkling than raw.
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Christian Music Downloads
In this digital age, music downloads are quick and convenient. A listing of Christian music sites with music downloads.
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Jon Troast: Second Story
I was only one or two tracks into Jon Troast's "Second Story" before I realized this wasn't just another folk-singer with a guitar.
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Carl Cartee: Here I Go
Longtime worship leader Carl Cartee's new EP, "Here I Go," reveals both his heart for souls and his strong rock chops on these self-penned songs.
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Worship Jamz 3
Worship Jamz 3 producer Rick Altizer thought he spotted a gap in the worship coverage a few years ago.
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Mark Roach: Every Reason Why
I've actually been a fan of Mark Roach's since last year's EP, Sevenfold, and the good news is that all of that EP's tracks were re-recorded for his Myrhh debut.
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Shelly Moore Band: Review
The Shelly Moore Band, well respected in the industry but a well kept secret outside of it, deserves to be discovered.
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Rosie Thomas: Review
Rosie Thomas' decision to simplify & return to the early joys of singing/songwriting reaps great rewards, giving her fourth album the warm intimacy of a day with friends.
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Kate Hurley: Review
Kate Hurley's "Sleeping When You Woke Me" is everything that's right about the roots rock genre, fresh and folky.
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Mike Farris: Salvation in Lights
Fresh, raw, gutsy are adjectives that come to mind when listening to Mike Farris' INO Records debut, "Salvation in Lights." And don't forget sincere. Deeply sincere.
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Scott Dente's Faith Cafe
Scott Dente marries his love for coffehouses with his love for people on Faith Cafe, from i-Livetv.
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Tifah: Safe and Sound
Indie rocker Tifah comes roaring out of the Colorado hills with her startlingly mature debut, "Safe & Sound," and I am bowled over and encouraged by her appearance.
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Word of God Speak: Review
"Word of God Speak - the Worship Session" from Integrity Label Group is right on time, flowing with the recent move toward crafting music directly around Scripture.
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Wavorly Signs
Flicker Records is thrilled to announce the new addition to the already powerful label family with the signing of Wavorly.
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New Third Day Review
If ever there was a band deserving of an anthology, it would have to be Third Day, the Southern rockers who helped push the Christian music scene onto the playing field.
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Worship Meets Rock
Rebecca St. James describes "the new face of worship" that she sees sweeping the world as "theology-rich music that rocks."
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Tim Hughes: Holding Nothing Back
Anytime worship leader Tim Hughes has a new album coming out, I'm interested. It's been three years since "When Silence Falls," and I'm still wearing a groove into it.
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Keith & Kristyn Getty Interview
You may think you don't know Keith & Kristyn Getty, the Irish modern-day hymnists who released "In Christ Alone" in February, but chances are you do know their music.
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Night Owls 3: Review
Syntax Records continues its indie hip-hop compilation series with "Night Owl 3: The Chiropractor's Goldmine," 19 fresh tracks of underground rap.
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Bethany Dillon: Waking Up
Bethany Dillon's maturity comes from more than turning 18, or even her recent mission trip to India. The rich soulfulness of "Waking Up" comes from one vital connection.
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Terry MacAlmon: Holy!
If you're new to the field of instrumental worship, you're going to want to listen to Terry MacAlmon's "Holy!" first thing. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Kj-52: The Yearbook
The indomitable spirit of Kj-52 heavily flavors his fifth and newest album, "The Yearbook," releasing from BEC Recordings on April 10th. It's all heart, all the way.
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Liz McComb: Soul, Peace & Love
Listening to Liz McComb's "Soul, Peace & Love" is like circling the globe on a richly diverse musical tour. The soulful songstress serves up a true world music album.
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Staci Frenes: Review
Staci Frenes' "Nothing Short of Amazing" is nothing short of surprising. Why haven't I heard her creative, pleasing pop before this, her 4th indie album?
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Deas Vail: Review
"All the Houses Look the Same," from Deas Vail, beams across the universe like a ray of dazzling white light from high above the clouds. Yes, their sound is that bright.
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D. Watts Review
Southern rocker D. Watts is literally making a "Brand New Start," moving from a successful cover-band career into a more meaningful turn at her own songs honoring God.
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New From Tim Hughes
Look for worship leader Tim Hughes' new CD, "Holding Nothing Back," to release on April 3rd.
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Delirious? in Print
British band Delirious? is releasing a book of tour reflections, stories and devotions this April, from Regal Books. You're gonna love the title.
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33 Miles: Self-titled
33 Miles is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n roll, and if you pick up on my sly Donny Osmond reference, you have an idea of their very radio-friendly sound.
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Vicky Beeching: Review
Listening to Vicky Beeching's "Painting the Invisible" is like throwing back thick, heavy drapes and drinking in glorious rays of sun after a cold, dark week of winter.
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Geoff Moore
Geoff Moore's legacy of 22 years of music ministry, and 16 albums, including the recent "Speak to Me," gives his thoughts a certain legitimacy we were eager to hear.
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Sandi Patty: Falling Forward
Sandi Patty faces the restoration process head-on following her well-publicized '90s marital failings, and on new CD "Falling Forward" celebrates the mercy she found.
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Matt McPherson Interview
The McPhersons' recent release, "Slow Down," made an unexpected splash in the music world, as "The Salvation Poem" garnered attention from Franklin Graham, among others.
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Johnny Cash: Ultimate Gospel
Johnny Cash continues to dominate more than three years after his death. "Cash: Ultimate Gospel" is a collection of 24 songs spanning his 4 influential decades of music.
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Ten Great Spiritual Warfare Songs
These ten songs are valuable not only for their musical excellence, but also for their spiritual significance, aiding and equipping listeners for battle.
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Christafari: To The Foundation
Mark Mohr and Christafari take us "To The Foundation" with their rootsiest effort yet, a well-produced satisfying offering, heavy as always on Biblical themes.
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Chad Overman: Sunday Man
Chad Overman displays the soul of a poet in debut "Sunday Man." A lyrical, honest, and insightful poet, eyes focused on the heavens even as he rocks his portion of earth.
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This Beautiful Republic: Review
5 guys out of Toledo stand on the brink of rock bliss. This Beautiful Republic drops "Even Heroes Need a Parachute," April 3, from the newly-relaunched Forefront Records.
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Christian Country Music
Christian Country Music has been around for generations, originating as a blend of music from the mountains, the world of cowboys, and from southern plantation life.
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Sara Groves Music
The music of critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Groves will be in theaters nationwide this weekend.
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Crown of Thorns: Blood and Gold
New Jersey indie rockers Crown of Thorns add a blues groove to the mix on the twelve original tracks of their third album, "Blood and Gold."
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Shawn McDonald: Review
Shawn McDonald's second live album, "Scattered Pieces: Live," is provoking commentary about its quick appearance, but with a talent as fresh as his, can it be too soon?
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HIllsong United Update
Australia's Hillsong United is bringing its explosive brand of modern worship to North America with an extensive tour and a new May release.
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Ben Richter: Blessed to Worship
Fronting the Ben Richter Band brings fulfillment to prayers lifted up for Ben Richter back on the day of his birth.
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New From Potter's House Mass Choir
The new Potter's House Mass Choir project, "Grace-Live in Kenya," reveals much of the love that Bishop TD Jakes and his congregation have for the country of Kenya.
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Leon Russell: A Mighty Flood
Leon Russell is one of the music industry's more creative, independent, enigmatic players, with amazing staying power, especially given his under-the-radar status.
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Nichole Nordeman: Recollection
If there was ever Christian singer/songwriter who truly deserved a retrospective, it has to be poet laureate Nichole Nordeman. "Recollection" is worthy of her great gift.
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John Waller: The Blessing
There's a good reason John Waller was named one of Billboard's "Faces to Watch in 2007." One listen to this worship leader/songwriter's "The Blessing" and you understand.
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Glory Revealed
The idea behind the rootsy compilation album, "Glory Revealed," is to draw listeners into the Word, enabling them to find God's glory revealed in His Word.
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indieExtreme: An Indie Resource
Independent labels and artists thrive when they are able to focus their undivided attention on their mission: creating and performing music.
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Mindy Boyd: Coming Home
Indie artist Mindy Boyd's "Coming Home" will grab you by the throat with its luminosity and unique instrumentation. Folkie, fresh, and fabulous, in a nutshell.
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Children's Christian Music
Here you will find a resource list to lead you to websites offering Children's Christian music, from kids' worship to Bible helps, for Christian teachers and parents.
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Making Dreams Come True
Ronell Ragbir may be far from her Trinidad home, but she feels at "home" in Memphis thanks to those making her life long dream a reality, including Ginny Owens.
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Geoff Moore: Speak to Me
Longtime Christian recording artist Geoff Moore still has plenty to say, with the heart, the chops and the calling to back it up, as per his latest album "Speak to Me."
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Hughes: Do It All Again
Colorado rockers Hughes do a bit of alchemy with their debut CD, "Do It All Again," spinning the darkness of their pasts into hard rock rays of light.
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John Waller Interview
John Waller is a talented singer, songwriter, and worship leader with a debut album coming out March 6th from Beachstreet Records, "The Blessing."
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Christian Wedding Music
Spring is within sight and all hearts turn to weddings. . . . well, some do. These Christian music sites are geared toward weddings, anniversaries, and romance.
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Nate Sallie: Ruined for Ordinary
The beautifully-titled "Ruined for Ordinary," from Nate Sallie and Curb Records, is the story of a life redeemed, and the resulting joy and gratitude.
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Seventh Day Slumber: Review
Seventh Day Slumber serves up their third album, "Finally Awake," drenched in fervency, along with their standard guitar-heavy pop-metal fare.
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Everyday Process: Review
Everyday Process wants to school you on "The Process of Illumination and Elimination," presented with a fierceness on their Cross Movements Records self-titled debut.
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Christafari Update
Mainstream reggae has never been more popular, thanks to artists like Bob Marley, Sean Paul, and Matisyahu.
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The Silent: Unseen
The Silent's deeply ambient sound reverberates through the twelve original tracks of "Unseen."
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Adam Farrell: Self-titled
Adam Farrell does several things quite well on his self-titled indie album, including writing eleven songs that cut across the genre board, all of them well delivered.
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TobyMac: Portable Sounds
TobyMac's new "Portable Sounds" manages to remain true to his signature sound, the fresh, radio-friendly hip-hop-pop, while injecting an intensity that only enhances it.
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Natalie Grant
Curb recording artist and GMA's reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, has completed work on her seventh album and first studio recording in two years.
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Broken Yoke: Review
If you like your worship music guitar-driven with a raw intensity, you'll enjoy "Where Angels Sing: The Worship Album," the 4th studio project from Broken Yoke.
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Creation Fest '07
Ready for festival season? Pack up the tent: Creation Festivals just released their official line-up for the 29th Annual Northeast and Northwest events.
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Delirious? in India
Delirious? recently completed its second tour in India, performing outdoors in Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune and visiting children's projects in the slum areas of M
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Paul Wright: Review
Paul Wright's madly addictive songs are fresher than this morning's sunshine. Crazy fresh. "Wright or Wrong These Songs are Paul's" is a fitting title for the new album.
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Talking With Tremont
Suite had a lot of interest in the story behind indie band Tremont, and their unique sound. Our conversation with singer Jason Wallace did not disappoint.
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Rush of Fools: Preview
Birmingham-based rockers Rush of Fools, new on Midas Records, seem to be on a divine fast track. After previewing their impressive self-titled debut, I can see why.
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Dove Award Nominations
The 38th Annual Dove Award nominations were announced today. Winner will be selected and announced at the tail end of GMA Week in Nashville, April 21-25th.
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Jason Gray: All the Lovely Losers
Jason Gray's "All the Lovely Losers" is just in time, the perfect antidote to your winder blahs. But these soaring pop melodies will work beautifully anytime, anywhere.
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Pettidee: Thug Love
It's hard not to be drawn to hip-hop warrior Pettidee's fierce brand of worship on "Thug Love," Beatmart Records once again taking the Love to the streets.
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Keith & Kristyn Getty: Review
Ireland's Keith & Kristyn Getty bring their ministry as modern-day hymnists across the ocean to the US with the February 27th release of "In Christ Alone."
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Adam Cunningham: Self-titled
"Adam Cunningham" overflows with deep-rooted recognition of the mercies shown him, which is not to say it's at all sugary sweet. No, baby, this one rocks, and hard.
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Spanish Christian Music Websites
For those readers interested in finding websites relating to Spanish Christian music, including lyrics, songs, and radio, we offer the following links.
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Ineloquent: Gravity
To put it succinctly, the Iowa-based indie rock band Ineloquent is anything but. Their 5-song EP, "Gravity," is winning on several levels.
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Amy Gustafson: Review
Amy Gustafson's promo material portrays her as a very sincere, devoted lover of both God and music, in that order, and "Live in the Tension" seconds that emotion.
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