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  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...

2017 BMI Christian Awards winners  BMI held their annual Christian music awards at the BMI offices in Nashville, TN last night, celebrating the most performed contemporary Christian, inspirational and southern gospel songs of 2016.  The invitation-only awards dinner is an eagerly anticipated event each year and draws from an international assortment of Christian music industry leaders, songwriters, publishers, performers and the media. A cclaimed producer and prolific songwriter Bernie Herms received the BMI Christian Music Songwriter of the Year Award at last night’s BMI Christian Music Awards, the top honor of the night and another victory for Herms who won a GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song earlier this year. He also received four BMI Song Awards for “Christ In Me,” “Just Be Held,” “Thy Will” and “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again.” Herms said of the evening, "It's such an incredible honor to be recognized in this way among my ...

One time guitarist with Delirious? and GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning musician/producer Stu Garrard (Stu G) teams up with respected artists including Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, Matt Maher, Martin Smith, Audrey Assad, Joel Houston, All Sons & Daughters, Jon Mark McMillan, Amanda Cook, Propaganda and others to offer different perspectives in different styles on blessings uncovered during life's broken moments. Article at Beatitudes with Stu Garrard, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Others | Christian Activities Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin!

No Life Apart from Death There can be no life apart from death. At least that’s what singer/songwriter Daniel Bashta believes. He’s experienced both throughout his story thus far.  Yet, in the middle of what felt like the darkest season, the light of God’s merciful resurrection showed up, changing everything.  Read more at: Daniel Bashta Releases 'My Resurrection (Live)' | Christian Activities Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin!

New Christmas music from Amy Grant? Yes! Your 2016 holidays just got a little merrier!  Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner and multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant will unveil her first all-new Christmas album in nearly twenty years on October 21, just in time for the holiday season. A collection of thirteen new recordings, including the title track, "Tennessee Christmas" offers a blend of heartfelt originals and the legendary singer’s own spin on popular Yuletide classics, seamlessly weaving together the joy, love, laughter, and even grief this season brings. Read about it here:  musichistory | Amy Grant to Release 'Tennessee Christmas,' 1st New Holiday Album in Almost 20 Years | Christian Activities Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin!

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the nominations for the  47th Annual GMA Dove  Awards  today  at Lipscomb University's Shamblin Theater in Nashville. Nominees from many diverse styles of gospel music were named in 44 categories.  Lauren Daigle led with 6 nominations, including Artist of the Year; Hillsong UNITED and Chris Tomlin garnered 5.  Songwriter Jason Ingram scored 7 nods, including Song of the Year. The full list of Christian music artists nominated in the following categories were named at today's press conference is provided here: musichistory | Complete List of 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees | Christian Activities Also see: 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today | Christian Activities

DOVE SEASON IS HERE! It's officially Dove Season again as the  47th Annual GMA Dove Awards  Nominees were announced today at Lipscomb University in Nashville.  The Awards ceremony will be held live on Tuesday, October 11 at Lipscomb University and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 16.  Voting for the final winners in Christian music's most prestigious awards show will run August 23 through August 30, 2016. The theme of the  47th Annual GMA Dove Awards is "Love, Amplified." The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by over 1,500 professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. For more information, visit  www.doveawards.com . Find out more at: musichistory | The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today in Nashville | Christian Activities

Sandi Patty, "The Voice" of Christian Music, Comes Back One Last Time To Nashville On Her Forever Grateful: The Farewell Tour Sandi Patty is coming back one last time to Music City on her Forever Grateful Farewell Tour, at 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 21 at Christ Church - Nashville, Tennessee. Read the article at:  musichistory | Sandi Patty to Perform Last Concert in Nashville | Christian Activities

Christian singer Audrey Assad releases her new project  'Inheritance' today  Read more: articles | Audrey Assad Releases 'Inheritance' Today | Christian Activities

Veteran Christian artist Michael W. Smith is excited about his upcoming album "Hymns II: Shine on Us" and the stories the songs represent. Smith graciously took time this week to discuss this new project and to share personal stories about the chosen hymns on his album with me.  Read more: musichistory | Michael W. Smith Talks 'Hymns II: Shine On Us Album' -- Exclusive Interview | Christian Activities

  MercyMe and me photo property of Kathryn Darden Do you enjoy Christian or gospel music? You may have and not known it as artists like Sixpence None the Richer, Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Vince Gill, Pat Boone, Sir Cliff Richard  and others have had their songs featured  on Top 10 Pop lists and other music lists for several decades. Have you ever wondered when your favorite gospel artist was born? Find out when your favorite Christian artists celebrates his or her birthday here! So, when do your favorite gospel artists celebrate their birthdays? There is no need to wonder any more!   Features Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, Kirk Franklin, Elvis Presley, Todd Agnew, Michael English, Michael Tait, Chris Tomlin, Bebo Norman, Sandy Patti, Kevin Max, BeBe Winans, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, Toby Mac, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant and more. January  birthdays of gospel artists include: Jere...

  Christian singer Natalie Grant responds to critics regarding Grammys Critically-acclaimed Christian artist Natalie Grant, who was nominated for two gospel Grammy Awards this year, became the unintentional center of a media storm when she left the awards show early on Sunday night, Tweeting that she had some thoughts in her head about the show which were better left unsaid. After being attacked by numerous liberal media outlets, the singer graciously penned her response on Facebook: Read her response here: Christian singer Natalie Grant responds to critics regarding Grammys - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Also see: Natalie Grant leaves Grammys early--Tweets cause media frenzy - Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Congratulations to the 2014 Gospel Grammy Award winners - Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Jaci Velasquez, Dottie Peoples and other Christian artists on Father's Day   Father's Day is almost here, the special time we honor our dads. Several Christian and Gospel artists including ,Jaci Velasquez, Dottie Peoples, Percy Bady, David M. Edwards, and Bryan Popin have taken the time to share their thoughts on their fathers with us. Read more: Jaci Velasquez, Dottie Peoples and other Christian artists on Father's Day - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

  Christian artist Jason Gray lands first #1 single with 'Nothing Is Wasted' Born Jason Jeffrey Gay in 1972 in Missouri, Christian artist Jason Gray added an "r" to his last name in 2006 "to improve his marketing." He has toured with well-known Nashville artists like Toby Mac, Michael W. Smith and others. Now Gray is celebrating his first #1 single this week as "Nothing Is Wasted" has garnered the top spot on the Soft AC Chart. Read the article: Christian artist Jason Gray lands first #1 single with 'Nothing Is Wasted' - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

  Christian singer Mary-Kathryn scores elite 'Nashville' extra roles Christian singer-songwriter Mary-Kathryn is known for her deeply spiritual pop, folk and world music stylings. Now she is also known as a "Nashville" extra after appearing in February for Deacon’s ( Charles Esten ) surprise birthday party at theBlue Bird Café replica and in April on board the General Jackson Showboat. Read the article: Christian singer Mary-Kathryn scores elite 'Nashville' extra roles - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

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

Jeremy Camp preparing for new album and new book release in Feb. One of Christian music's favorite sons, Nashville resident Jeremy Camp is preparing for his latest studio release, "Reckless," coming out on Tues., Feb. 12 on BEC Recordings. Not only will he be releasing his first studio album since his 2008 GRAMMY-nominated "Speaking Louder Than Before," he is also publishing his personal story in book form, "I Still Believe," on Tyndale House Publishers. Article at: Jeremy Camp preparing for new album and new book release in Feb. - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Steven Curtis Chapman to release '#1’s Vol. 2' on Feb. 12  Most artists dream of having a number one hit. Christian singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman has had 47 of them. Read more:  Steven Curtis Chapman to release '#1’s Vol. 2' on Feb. 12 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Mark Schultz, Aaron Shust and Jonny Diaz prepare for All Things Possible Tour Platinum-selling recording artist Mark Schultz is joining forces with Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Aaron Shust and Dove-nominated artist Jonny Diaz on the upcoming spring 2013 All Things Possible Tour. Read more: Mark Schultz, Aaron Shust and Jonny Diaz prepare for All Things Possible Tour - 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