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I was really sorry to hear this story about actress Betty Lynn getting robbed in Mt. Airy. Betty Lynn 'Thelma Lou' robbery victim; 83-year-old actress robbed in Andy Griffith's hometown Thursday, April 29th, 2010 · 1 comment Betty Lynn Played Thelma Lou on "The Andy Griffith Show"  Betty Lynn , the Christian actress who played Thelma Lou on televisions popular 1960s sitcom " The Andy Griffith Show ," was robbed at a shopping center in Mount Airy , NC, the birthplace of gospel artist and television star Andy Griffith and the town that inspired Mayberry .... Keep Reading »

Gospel Music News: Diamond Rio, Seabird, TobyMac

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Recent gospel music news:  Diamond Rio runs Country Music Marathon; raises over $135,500.00 for charity Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 Diamond Rio 's Marty Roe and Jimmy Olander led 175 Team Rio runners and walkers across the finish line at Nashville's Country Music Marathon and 1/2... Keep Reading »   Seabird song featured on new Jillian Michaels promo for television's 'Losing It With Jillian' Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 · 1 comment Seabird s "Believe Me" Used In Promo For New NBC Show "Losing It With Jillian" Starring Jillian Michaels of " The Biggest Loser "... Keep Reading »   To

Dog Piling - Liberal & Conservative Attack Cliques from a Christian Perspective

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On some of the Christian music and other discussion boards that I moderate, I have ruffled some feathers in the past by asking people not to post about politics or to post mocking or mean-spirited comments about those with opposing viewpoints. While I have taken some flack for this in the past, the "no political posts policy" is to prevent the kind of mean-spirited discussions I see on other boards. "What I don't like about Christians" For instance, a few months ago on a writer's board someone posted "What I don't like about the Christians at my workplace" which turned into an attack on Christians and an apology by other Christians for those naughty Christians who supposedly did non PC things. Later another person posted asking why Christians are so judgmental. I stayed out of discussion #1, but by discussion #2, I waded in by quoting some of the judgmental and mean spirited comments made about Christians in the first post. I was

Behind the scenes at the Dove Awards & Gospel Music Week 2010

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  More Dove Awards memories and photos! Behind the scenes at the Dove Awards: the good, the bad, and the beautiful Saturday, April 24th, 2010 A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Dove Awards The Dove Awards have come and gone for 2010 leaving a flock of good memories in their wake. While viewers can catch the awards show when it is telecast on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) on Saturday, April 24, some of the most fun moments as well as some of the most poignant occurred behind the scenes... Keep Reading » Artists talk about 2010 Gospel Music Week & the Dove Awards: Warren Brothers, Harris III, Yancy Sunday, April 25th, 2010 · 2 comments Nashville's unofficial Gospel Music Week wrapped up this past week following the excitement of the Dove Awards. During the course of the week I had... Keep Reading »

Amy Grant on ABC's Nightline tonight, April 23

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One of my favorite Christian artists of all time will be on TV tonight! Amy Grant on ABC's Nightline tonight, April 23 Friday, April 23rd, 2010 As reported in Amy Grant releases Somewhere Down the Road , Amy Grant released her new project on March 30, 2010. Now just weeks after issuing the critically-acclaimed album and two days after her performance at the 41st Annual Dove Awards , Amy Grant will be  on ABC’s Nightline tonight, April 23.... Keep Reading »

2010 Gospel Music Week & the Dove Awards

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  Photo: At the BMI Gospel Music Awards Dinner This week has been a blur of activity as gospel music fans converged on Nashville for the Dove Awards. Although there was no official Gospel Music Week, there was lots to see and do around Nashville all week! Photo: With Melinda Doolittle at the Dove Awards Dove Award winners announced in Nashville: Francesca Battistelli, Casting Crowns, Brandon Heath Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 As reported in 2010 Dove Awards highlights & key winners , Gospel music's biggest night--the Dove Awards--took place last night at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville... Keep Reading »   2010 Dove Awards highlights & key winners: Kari Jobe, Casting Crowns, Brandon Heath, Red

Natalie Grant to release Love Revolution, co-host Dove Awards

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More info on the Dove Awards, performers, presenters, etc. Natalie Grant to release Love Revolution, co-host Dove Awards Sunday, April 18th, 2010 Natalie Grant to Release Love Revolution  Christan singer-songwriter Natalie Grant , the Gospel Music Associations reigning Female Vocalist of the Year for four straight years, has announced she is releasing her eighth album, Love Revolution on Curb Records on August 24, 2010.... Keep Reading » Performers announced for 2010 Dove Awards: Amy Grant, Jordin Sparks, Casting Crowns, Tenley Molzahn Thursday, April 15th, 2010 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Performers: TobyMac , Natalie Grant , MercyMe , Bebe & Cece Winans , Jordin Sparks , Casting Crowns   Gospel music's biggest night just got even bigger and better with the announcement of more celebrity performers at the  41st Annual GMA Dove Awards ... Keep Reading »   Gospel Music Association Songwriter of the Year Dove A

How to Dry Out and Save a Wet Cell Phone

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How to Dry Out and Save a Wet Cell Phone If you have ever dropped your mobile phone in a water bowl, sink, pool or other body of water, these ten steps may help you save your wet cell phone if you act quickly.