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The Christmas season is here and with the COVID-19 pandemic, the new holiday buzzword for 2020 is 'virtual.'  If you have been wondering how you can enjoy this holiday season without risking crowds at concerts and events, don't worry--we've got you covered. This year there are a number of holiday concerts and events that won't even require you to leave the comfort of your house or the safety of your home. Fortunately, these holiday offerings involves some of the best-loved names in Christian Music, so they should be worth tuning into, and many of them will be streaming all season long. Musically-Driven 'Christmas with The Chosen' TV Special Debuts 12/13 Special Available for Streaming on YouTube, Facebook, The Chosen App and Also on BYUtv, TBN, UPTV, and The Hillsong Channel Bringing together Christian Music icons Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Matt Maher, The Piano Guys, For King & Country, Hillsong United, Mandisa and more, this holiday special is sure to...

Mandisa Congratulations to the 2014 Gospel Grammy Award winners  The 56th annual Grammy Awards were announced Sunday night, Jan. 26, 2014. Hosted by LL Cool J, the awards ceremony is intended to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry, but it has lost the mark somewhere along the way and turned into a spectacle with many agendas that have nothing to do with music. However, several gospel artists won awards at the show and should be noted... Continued at:  Congratulations to the 2014 Gospel Grammy Award winners - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

'A Night of Hope & Healing' concert in tribute to Sandy Hook streaming Jan. 15  "A Night of Hope & Healing" concert in tribute to Sandy Hook streaming live NOW with  TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Mandisa, Laura Story, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Building 429. Article at: 'A Night of Hope & Healing' concert in tribute to Sandy Hook streaming Jan. 15 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

  What gospel artists were born in October? Michael W. Smith, Mandisa, TobyMac, CeCe Winans, more Which gospel music artists were born in October? This list will let you know which of your favorite Christian artists celebrate an October birthday. October birthdays of gospel artists include: Michael W. Smith, Mandisa, CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Jaci Velasque, Rich Mullins, TobyMac, Jon Foreman, Ian Eskelin and Charlie Daniels. via What gospel artists were born in October? Michael W. Smith, Mandisa, TobyMac, CeCe Winans, more - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment | Examiner.com .

Mandisa to release new album What If We Were Real on April 5 Two-time GRAMMY ® nominee and American Idol Season Five Finalist, Nashville's Mandisa, is preparing to release her third studio album "What If We Were Real" on April 5, 2011. Continue reading on Examiner.com: Mandisa to release new album What If We Were Real on April 5 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

More about the Dove Award nominees! Tenth Avenue North up for two 2010 Dove Awards Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 When the 2010 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards nominees were announced in Nashville on February 19, Tenth Avenue North, the GMA Dove Awards New... Keep Reading »   Pillar nominated for 2010 Rock/Contemporary Album Dove Award Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Christian rock band Pillar was nominated for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year for its sixth studio project, Confessions. Nominations for the 41st... Keep Reading » Mandisa nominated for three 2010 Dove Awards; on upcoming 'Extra Lifechangers' with Star Jones Friday, February 26th, 2010 · 1 comment Mandisa Nominated for Three 2010 Dove Awards Last Week; on Upcoming 'Extra Lifechangers' with Star Jones This Weekend Former "American Idol"... Keep Reading »   Red receives three 2010 Dove nominations for 'Innocence & Instinct' Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Nash...

The Grammy nominations have been announced! 52nd Grammy gospel nominations: Mary Mary, Jeremy Camp, Mandisa, Jonny Lang, Third Day, more Friday, December 4th, 2009 52nd Grammy Gospel Nominations Grammy gospel nominations include: Mandisa, Jonny Lang, Third Day, Mary Mary, Jars of Clay, Jeremy Camp and many more.... Keep Reading »

I have been collecting artist birthdays since the mid 80s and started publishing my lists of artists birthdays in "Christian Activities Nashville" in 1995. Each year I add more. Many publications copy and use my list, but I hope you will give me proper credit if you use my list. I put a LOT of work into it over the years. What gospel artists were born in October? Michael W. Smith, Mandisa, TobyMac, CeCe Winans, more Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Which gospel music artists were born in October? This list will let you know which of your favorite Christian artists celebrate an October birthday. October birthdays of gospel artists include: Michael W. Smith, Mandisa, CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Jaci Velasque, Rich Mullins, TobyMac, Jon Foreman, Ian Eskelin and Charlie Daniels. Keep Reading »

Gospel Music 101: Which American Idol alumni have gospel music ties? American Idol (AI), the uber-popular FOX TV program, is one of the most successful shows on American television today to the point that when judge Paula Adbul left the show in August 2009, it made national headlines. The success of American Idol has spawned similar shows, including Gospel Dream .... Keep Reading »

The Gospel Music Association's annual Dove Awards are upon us, and it is interesting to note that four former contestants from "American Idol" are up for Dove Awards: this year Ruben Studdard from season 2, Mandisa from season 5, and Chris Sligh and Melinda Doolittle from season 6 have all been nominated for Doves. This has really piqued my interest in the connection between gospel music and "American Idol," so I have done a series of articles on different web sites looking at gospel artists who got their start on "American Idol." The Dove Awards and The American Idol Factor The Dove Awards are upon us, and this year four former contestants from "American Idol" have been nominated: Ruben Studdard from season 2, Mandisa from season 5, and Chris Sligh and Melinda Doolittle from season 6 have all been nominated for Dove Awards! This is not the first year where American Idol contestants have been evident. Last year, Phil Stacey, Mandisa and Chris...