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Jake Hamilton and the Sound 'Beautiful Rider' He’s led worship in mammoth arena settings, stirred souls in the smallest of churches, performed on no less than four continents spanning many major American festivals to an audience of over 10,000 in Brazil, but even with experience at literally every level and cultural crossroad, Jake Hamilton and the Sound still have no idea what they’re doing. Sure, they've appeared in concerts alongside Third Day, Jeremy Camp, MercyMe and three years of Jesus Culture conferences and frequently collaborated with guitar great Marc Ford (The Black Crowes, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals), but as the singer/songwriter/praise leader points out across the third worldwide release Beautiful Rider (Fuel Music Distribution), he’s simply along for a ride that finds God exclusively directing the driver’s seat.  Read more: Jake Hamilton and the Sound 'Beautiful Rider' | Christian Activities

Jason Dunn of Hawk Nelson starts 2013 with first solo album & tour Jason Dunn, former frontman of Grammy and Dove Award nominated Christian rock band Hawk Nelson , has announced that his first solo album "Abandon Progress" will release in May 2013. Article at: Jason Dunn of Hawk Nelson starts 2013 with first solo album & tour - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Kutless to partner with Samaritan's Purse on Kutless Military Mission Project  Christian rock band Kutless is sponsoring the Kutless Military Mission Project in partnership with Operation Heal Our Patriots, a project of Samaritan's Purse. The new mission project will minister to service members of all U.S. military branches. Article at: Kutless to partner with Samaritan's Purse on Kutless Military Mission Project - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Christafari Hits #2 on Billboard Reggae New Christafari "Reggae Worship"reaches #2 on the Billboard Reggae charts Read more     Kathryn Darden with Christafari, 2008. Article at: Christafari Hits #2 on Billboard Reggae | Christian Activities

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.  

Third Day prepares for release of ‘Miracle’ on Nov. 6, 2012 Christian rock band Third Day is preparing for the release of "Miracle" -- a 12-track mix of rock anthems with life-affirming lyrics infused with a modern-day flair. In addition, "sing-along gang vocals" are promised. Find out more: Third Day prepares for release of ‘Miracle’ on Nov. 6, 2012 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

'New' Audio Adrenaline announces return to music industry with 2013 project Audio Adrenaline formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. After a remarkable 16-year career, in 2006 Audio Adrenaline announced they were saying good-bye to the music industry with their farewell album, "Adios." Continued at: 'New' Audio Adrenaline announces return to music industry with 2013 project - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

  Koinonia Family Reunion 40th anniversary concert to be held Nov. 2, 2012 Koinonia Family Reunion August 23, 2012 Anyone who lived in Nashville in the 1970s, 80s or 90s probably heard of Koinonia Bookstore on Music Row and maybe even attended a concert or two. Those who hung out at the Christian bookstore and coffeehouse in the 70s have special memories of the birth of a new kind of music, for it was at Koinonia Bookstore and Coffeehouse that much of the contemporary Christian music genre was born. Read more at Koinonia Family Reunion 40th anniversary concert to be held Nov. 2, 2012 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Switchfoot to tour this fall with Paper Route Christian rock fans will be excited to know Switchfoot is launching an extensive fall tour with special guests Paper Route following an active summer festival season. Read all about it at: Switchfoot to tour this fall with Paper Route - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Related: Switchfoot Announces Major Fall Headline Tour with Paper Route

Take a walk down Memory Lane as Christian Activities looks back at what was going on in the Christian music industry in 2005. How many of these gospel projects and music events do you remember? What's Up in Music: July 2005 MUSIC HISTORY 2005: Switchfoot, Gospel Dream 2005, Jars of Clay, SGM FanFair, Disciple, Adventures in Odyssey, Luis Palau, Ron Winans, The Praise Baby Collection. Bart Millard, New Releases, MORE at musichistory | What's Up in Music: July 2005 | Christian Activities

Christian rock band Sanctus Real in bus fire - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Christian rock band Sanctus Real in bus fire On June 3, Christian rock band Sanctus Real was involved in a devastating bus fire. Although the band and everyone on the bus got off safely, the entire bus was destroyed along with everyone's possessions. via Christian rock band Sanctus Real in bus fire - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

PFR (Pray for Rain) reunites for 12 in 2012…And Beyond Tour - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment  Examiner PFR (Pray for Rain) reunites for 12 in 2012…And Beyond Tour Legendary Dove Award-winning Christian rock band PFR (aka Pray for Rain) has just announced the band has reunited in preparation for the 12 in 2012…And Beyond Tour, which will take place on the 20th anniversary of its Grammy-nominated album debut, Pray For Rain, on Sparrow Records. Coming to: Portland, Ore., Kansas City, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, and in Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff Arizona via PFR (Pray for Rain) reunites for 12 in 2012…And Beyond Tour - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner 

http://www.christianactivities.com/top-ten-christian-love-songs-valentines-day (via shareaholic) Valentines Day is right around the corner, so I thought I would share my personal top ten list of Christian love songs. These are songs that were all recorded by artists who have recorded gospel albums. via musicreviews | Top Ten Christian Love Songs for Valentine's Day | Christian Activities .

Switchfoot to perform new single 'Dark Horses' on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Sept. 19 Grammy-winning gospel band Switchfoot will perform “Dark Horses,” the lead single from its upcoming album, Vice Verses on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Monday, September 19.  Vice Verses, the eighth studio record from the multi-platinum rock band, will be released on September 27, 2011 on Nashville's Credential Recordings and Atlantic Records. More at:  Switchfoot to perform new single 'Dark Horses' on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Sept. 19 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

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

Casting Crowns 'Come to the Well' tour with Sanctus Real, The Afters, Lindsay McCaul Casting Crowns has announced plans for a 40-city fall concert tour, titled the “Come To The Well” Tour , in support of the bands highly-anticipated new studio project, "Come To The Well," which releases October 18, 2011. The "Come to the Well" tour will feature premier modern rock bands Sanctus Real and The Afters, as well as introducing new Christian music artist Lindsay McCaul. Continue reading on Examiner.com Casting Crowns 'Come to the Well' tour with Sanctus Real, The Afters - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Downhere teams with Mark Hiemermann on new album ’On The Altar Of Love’ Nashville's Grammy and Dove award-winning producer Mark Hiemermann (Michael W. Smith, Tait, Stacie Orrico) has once again teamed up with one of Christian music’s premiere bands, Downhere , to produce their anticipated new studio album, "On The Altar Of Love," due on August 23, 2011 on Centricity Music. Continue reading at Downhere teams with Mark Hiemermann on new album 'On The Altar Of Love' - 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: 

  Switchfoot announces lineup for 7th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am GRAMMY® winning rock band Switchfoot, on Nashville's Credential Recordings, has just announced their lineup for their seventh annual Switchfoot Bro-Am . Bands coming to the Bro-Am include: The Howls, The Romany Rye, The Silent Comedy and Jon Foreman & Friends. Continue reading at Switchfoot announces lineup for 7th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner