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  ~ CA Music Notes: What’s going on inside the Christian Music and Entertainment Industry in February 2025 featuring TobyMac, MercyMe, Forrest Frank, and more! ~ February TobyMac, Crowder, CAIN and more will perform at Bridgestone Arena on  Feb. 16  on the Hits Deep 2025 Tour. More TobyMac below! Undeserved an Unexpectedly Moving Movie Dawn is almost ready to finish high school as a straight A student, when her neglectful, hard-partying mother is tragically murdered in a bar parking lot. Dawn is forced to go live with her Aunt Jamie, the copastor of a church along with her husband, Willem, who has recently been deviating from scripture. Soon after Dawn moves in, Uncle Willem…  Read more Miracles of Faith: Inspiring Stories from Life Explores Now on Newsstand s  ~ “Miracles of Faith: Inspiring Stories from the Bible, History, and the Lives of the Saints” out on newsstands now ~ Miracles of Faith: Inspiring Stories from the Bible, History, and the L...

  Christian Music Industry News : What’s going on inside the Christian music industry in July 2022, featuring Vince Gill, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Lauren Talley Vince Gill at the Ryman for August Residency One of the most popular artists in modern country music, with 17 CMA Awards and 22 Grammy Awards –  Vince Gill  – is gracing the stage at  Ryman Auditorium  for an August residency.  Amy Grant’s ‘Behind the Eyes’ Celebrates 25 Years On Septebmer 9, 2022, six-time GRAMMY® winner  Amy Grant  will revisit her critically acclaimed 1997 album, Behind The Eyes, exactly 25 years to the day of its original release, with a very special project: Behind The Eyes (25th Anniversary Expanded Edition). Featuring the twelve tracks from the original project and more.  Read more. Lauren Talley’s ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Gives Power to Beloved Words Lauren Talley  follows the release of “Shut Him Up,” her first song in almost two...

Christian artists rally behind imprisoned American pastor, Saeed Abedini An American pastor, Saeed Abedini, is currently suffering a harsh prison sentence in Iran in Evin Prison. In an attempt to bring his situation to the attention of the UN, a petition has been launched, and Christian artists like tobyMac, Natalie Grant, Jon Foreman, Bart Millard, Ricky Skaggs and others have joined the cause and are urging people to sign by March 1. Article at:  Christian artists rally behind imprisoned American pastor, Saeed Abedini (Video) - 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

TobyMac's 'Christmas in Diverse City' releases Oct. 5 TobyMac's 'Christmas in Diverse City' releases Oct. 5 Nashville Christian music artist and five-time GRAMMY® award-winner TobyMac released his first Christmas album ever, "Christmas in Diverse City," today (Oct. 5, 2011). The holiday project features collaborations with Owl City, Sixpence None the Richer’s Leigh Nash, and Jamie Grace. The album also spotlights performances and songs from TobyMac’s own band, Diverse City. via TobyMac's 'Christmas in Diverse City' releases Oct. 5 - 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 .

BMI Christian Music Awards honor most-played gospel music & Christian songs BMI Christian Music Awards Held in Nashville April 4 Broadcast Music, Inc.'s BMI Christian Music Awards were held at BMI’s Music Row offices on Monday night, April 4. BMI’s main lobby was transformed into a gala dining room and performing stage when the annual invitation-only event honored the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian rock, contemporary Christian, inspirational, southern and urban gospel songs on U.S. Christian radio. More at BMI Christian Music Awards honor most-played gospel music & Christian songs - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Who's Who at the 2011 Dove Awards The 42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards nominations were recently announced and Christian Activities is taking a closer look at some of the 2011 nominees and other luminaries including: TobyMac , Brandon Heath , Francesca Battistelli , Jason Ingram , Jars of Clay , Matt Maher , Tenth Avenue North , Dailey & Vincent and more. Gospel's Greatest Performances: 30 Years of the Dove Awards

 Jason Crabb & Brandon Heath announced some of last year's nominees 42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards’ nominations announced The nominees for the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced today from the Grand Salon of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, instead of being announced in Nashville, Tennessee, as has been the tradition for the past 4 decades. TobyMac and Chris Tomlin topped the list of artist nominees with six nominations each, while Jason Crabb took five, and Francesca Battistelli garnered four nominations in Christian music's most prestigious awards show.   Continue reading at : 42nd Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards' nominations announced - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner       I am among many Nashvillians who are disappointed the announcement and awards are not being held in Nashville. After the May flood, Nashville needs conventions, events and business to help rebuild.

53rd annual gospel Grammy nominees announced: Amy Grant, TobyMac, more - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment | Examiner The Grammy nominees have been announced by The Recording Academy and include various gospel Grammy awards. Some of the Nashville artists nominated include: Amy Grant, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Steven Curtis Chapman, TobyMac and others. The Grammy nominees in Christian music categories are provided.  

  So many interesting things going on in gospel music! DC Talk to reunite? Kevin Max plans DC Talk reunion Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 · 1 comment Possible Reunion for DC Talk  The latest buzz in gospel music surrounds rumors and speculations about a possible reunion for DC Talk in 2011. The... Keep Reading »   Stryper announces Holy Land tour - gospel rockers to take 150 Stryper fans to Israel Sunday, June 6th, 2010 · 7 comments Stryper Holy Land Tour  Stryper , the platinum-selling Christian metal band, has just announced that they will be hosting a 10-day tour of the Holy... Keep Reading »   Letters to God by Patrick Doughtie - book review of the novel in...