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  Christian Activities Publications Page on Facebook 500 fans is considered a first milestone for a business page on Facebook. The Christian Activities Publications page has 440 fans. Facebook has started alerting us that we should spend $10 a day to promote the page to reach that 500-fan milestone, but I figured I would save the money and ask my friends to help us get 60 more fans by the end of the week.  If you have not liked the Christian Activities page on Facebook yet, please consider joining the page and becoming a fan. It focuses mainly on Christian arts and entertainment articles posted to the Christian Activities site and my gospel music and entertainment column on Examiner, as well as concerts, events and other topics of interest to Christians.  I would really appreciate it if you would like the Christian Activities Publications page and/or share the link with your friends on FB, Twitter, etc.,  Thank you in advance for helping...

Russ Taff concert at 3rd & Lindsley on Jan. 22 In October 2012, one of Christian music's legendary recording artists, Russ Taff, performed at Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley venue. The packed-out concert was a huge success. Now back by demand, Russ Taff is going to bring The Alternators and his longtime friend, guitarist & Grammy award winning writer & producer James Hollihan, Jr., back to 3rd & Lindsley to do it again on Jan. 22, 2013 at 8 pm. Taff will be performing hits from his library of albums including "Walls of Glass" and "The Way Home." 2013 is the 30th anniversary of Taff's Grammy Award winning album "Walls of Glass," considered by many to be one of the top CCM albums of all time. Article at: Russ Taff concert at 3rd & Lindsley on Jan. 22 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Also see: Russ Taff Returns to Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley Jan. 22 Back by popular dem...

At the Reunion with some of my old Koinonia friends 40th Anniversary Koinonia Family Reunion reunites artists, friends (Slideshow) Music history was made and remembered at the 40th Anniversary Koinonia Family Reunion. The concert took place Fri,, Nov. 2, 2012 at Woodmont Hills Church in Nashville, presenting three hours of Christian songs from the 1970s plus video footage to an enthusiastic crowd. Article at: 40th Anniversary Koinonia Family Reunion reunites artists, friends (Slideshow) - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainmen Examiner Also see:  Koinonia Family Reunion Finale 40th Anniversary Koinonia Family Reunion an Evening of Remembrance Koinonia Family Reunion a wonderful evening with old friends listening to music and artists that changed our lives in the 1970s.  

Downhere brings 'On the Altar of Love' to Fellowship Bible Church on July 29  Recently this column reported that Canadian Christian band Downhere has teamed with Nashville's Grammy and Dove award-winning producer Mark Hiemermann on their new album "On The Altar Of Love." Now Downhere brings their latest musical endeavor to Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, 1210 Franklin Road, on Friday, July 29th at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Continue reading at Downhere brings 'On the Altar of Love' to Fellowship Bible Church on July 29 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Hard rockers Red at Exit/In June 19, new video out Hard rockin' Nashville Christian band Red will be performing in Nashville on June 19 at the Exit/In. Twice recipients of a GRAMMY nomination, Red is also currently premiering its new video for "Feed The Machine" on ARTISTdirect.com . Continue reading at Hard rockers Red at Exit/In June 19, new video out - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner More Red: 

 I am usually very proud to be from Nashville. Stories like this are a good reason why. Brandon Heath’s 4th annual ‘Love Your Neighbor’ concert raises over $25,000 for tornado victims Award-winning Gospel Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year in 2009 and 2010 Brandon Heath, rallied his friends and colleagues for his 4th annual “Love Your Neighbor” benefit concert May 24 in Nashville, raising more than $25,000 for families affected by the recent tornadoes in Alabama. More at:  Brandon Heath’s 4th annual ‘Love Your Neighbor’ concert raises over $25,000 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner More Brandon Heath

Coming up in August: Christian concerts, new releases, birthdays and other events Monday, July 5th, 2010 What's coming up in August 2010?  This list will let you know what will be going on in Christian music and entertainment and will include August... Keep Reading » What's Up in Nashville in August? Justin Bieber, Hanson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Shakespeare, PBR & More! Nashville visitors and residents can expect Justin Bieber, Hanson, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Shakespeare, Professional Bull Riders, Heart, The Wiggles, Paramore and more events in August. By Kathryn E. Darden  |  Published 7/7/2010 Music 101: What gospel artists were born in August? Kevin Max, Yolanda Adams, Gary Chapman... 2 comments Which gospel music artists were bor...

Two more Haiti benefit concerts coming to Nashville: Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time: concert for Haiti with Rachael Lampa, Brendan McCarthy, Michael Logen Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Healing Haiti 1 Song @ A Time  There will be another Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time Benefit Concert at 12th and Porter on Friday, February 19, 2010 at... Keep Reading »   Help Haiti LIVE concert event in Nashville/L.A. features Alison Krauss, Amy Grant, Big Kenny, more Monday, February 15th, 2010 Help Haiti LIVE  Following news of all-star recordings to benefit Haiti and various Haiti relief benefit concerts, it has just been annou...

Lots going on in Nashville and in the gospel music community these days! Healing Haiti 1 Song @ a Time: concert for Haiti with Jonny Lang, Marc Broussard, Tommy Sims, more Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Concert for Haiti with Jonny Lang, Marc Broussard, Josh Hoge, Dave Barnes and Tommy Sims Another benefit concert with gospel music connections for the earthquake victims Keep Reading » Amy Grant's 'Somewhere Down the Road' to release March 30 Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Amy Grant to Release Somewhere Down the Road I have some exciting news for Amy Grant fans! The six-time Grammy Award-winner and Nashville native is... Keep Reading » Top 24 American Idol finalists leaked: 2010 American Idol finalists with gospel music ties Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Top 24 American Idol Finalists The list of Top 24 American Idol finalists has been leaked, and several artists with gospel music ties have made the... Keep Reading »

  Christmas Eve 2009 church services, concerts and other events in Nashville, Tennessee Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Christmas Eve is this week! Have you made your Christmas Eve plans yet? The following list is of some of the Christmas Eve services and events taking place in Nashville... Keep Reading »  

WooHoo! It's my favorite time of the year! I LOVE the Christmas holidays! I love all of it - the trappings: decoration, lights, tinsel. I love the music: the concerts and carols. I love the fellowship: parties, friends & family. Most of all, I love the deeper meaning - that we still acknowledge that a baby was born in a manger over 2,000 years ago to save us all - and that still brings tidings of comfort and joy to a darkening world. Nashville Christmas events November 30 - December 4: Amy Grant, parade, concerts, lights & more Friday, November 27th, 2009 The Christmas holiday season is kicking off in a big way this week with the Nashville Christmas parade, Christmas concerts, Amy Grant, John Rich, Salvation Army kettles, and other holiday activities! ... Keep Reading »

To help you kick off the Christmas season... Celebrate Christmas with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound at Trevecca Nazarene University Dec. 1 Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Every Light That Shines at Christmas Concert Dec. 1 Southern Gospel quartet Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will bring their "Every Light That Shines at Christmas" concert to Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 PM. The Nashville concert will kick off the "Every Light That Shines at Christmas" tour.... Keep Reading »

"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. Eat anything that is sold in the meat market, without asking questions for conscience' sake. For the earth is the Lord's, and all it contains. (1 Corinthians 10:23-26; NIV) I vacillate on Halloween and Christianity, but I do think there are ways for Christians to enjoy October 31 without being in league with the devil, and this event sounds like fun! Halloween with Kevin Max; Kevin Max brings Monster Mash to Nashville October 30 Friday, October 16th, 2009 Halloween with Kevin Max, Knapsackheroes! and Collier If you live in Nashville and do not have plans for October 30 yet, and want to try something different, I have just the Halloween eve event! Kevin Max is bringing his Monster Mash to The Rutledge in downtown Nashville on Friday, October 30th. The event is for the...

I have to admit, I was really disappointed in the "Concert of the Decade" online streaming tonight. I couldn't get logged in, then when I did, I couldn't get connected to the feed. After an hour, when the stream was finally up, I checked in but the sound wasn't good. Neither was the picture, and by then I had lost my enthusiasm. Here are the details: Concert of the Decade online stream with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, MercyMe unavailable to many Monday, October 12th, 2009 After heavy promotion via press releases, Facebook and Twitter, the excitement had built about the opportunity to see the Concert of the Decade online, and viewers flocked to the Concert of the Decade website at 7:30 to watch the concert to save the Gospel Music Association only to find the connection was unavailable for the first hour. ... Keep Reading » More on the "Concert of the Decade at: Concert of the Decade to be broadcast worldwide Oct. 12 with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith,...

Steve Martin's back in town! That means more bluegrass coverage! Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers at Ryman Auditorium tonight, from IBMA Awards to the Ryman Sunday, October 11th, 2009 Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers from International Bluegrass Music Awards to the Ryman Recently, I wrote a series of articles on Mayberry's Darling boys, the Dillards , appearing at the International Bluegrass Music Awards and their induction into the hall of fame. That was the highlight of the IBMA Awards for me, but the secondary highlight was seeing comedian Steve Martin perform with the Steep Canyon Rangers. If you have not yet had the opportunity to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, they are appearing in concert tonight at the Ryman Auditorium. Keep Reading » More Coverage of the IBMA Awards In case you missed my other posts on the IBMA Awards, here they are! 2009 IBMA Awards Show memorable moments Part II: Dillards inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fam...