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June 3rd, 2008

Spinnaker Media LLC Acquires HearItFirst.com

I just saw this announcement in my Facebook notifications. One of my favorite sites for getting to sample some free Christian music MP3’s is being acquired.
(NASHVILLE) June 2, 2008—Digital media company Spinnaker Media LLC is acquiring the assets of HearItFirst.com – the digital Christian music discovery website – from EMI Christian Music Group (EMI […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

May 30th, 2008

Third Day Featured on Cover of Billboard Magazine

For the first time ever a Christian group has been featured on the cover of Billboard magazine. I’d say that’s pretty huge news for Third Day and their fans. Shoot, it’s good news for people who’ve never heard of Third Day’s music as well because now they just might listen and hear the gospel […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

May 27th, 2008

Happy Birthday to Derek Webb

Hey there everybody! Today is Derek Webb’s birthday. One of my favorite Christian artists is celebrating another year on this planet and blessing us with his music and lyrics.
I hope you have a great birthday Derek!
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May 23rd, 2008

Funeral Services and In Memoriam Site for Maria Chapman

I just read an update on my friend Ryan’s site and found out some details for the viewing and services for Maria Chapman who was tragically killed earlier this week.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 5pm-8pm at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11am at […]

By Jason Bean -- 3 comments

May 21st, 2008

Please Pray: Steven Curtis Chapman’s Daughter Killed

I just received an update on twitter from Jeremy Camp requesting prayer for Steven Curtis Chapman’s family. It appears his daughter was killed. Don’t have any more details. I’ll get more details as soon as I can.
UPDATE: According to this article in The Tennessean newspaper, 5 year old Maria was hit by a Toyota Land […]

By Jason Bean -- 10 comments

May 16th, 2008

Southern Gospel Music Legend Dottie Rambo Dies in Bus Crash

Being from Kentucky and growing up the majority of my life as a preacher’s kid in a Southern Kentucky church, I’m pretty familiar with Southern Gospel music. One of the legends in this genre is Dottie Rambo.
Dottie was killed a few days ago while traveling in a bus on her way to a Mother’s […]

By Jason Bean -- 2 comments

May 11th, 2008

LEELAND "Opposite Way" Video

If you’re not familiar with Leeland already, they’ve really hit the Christian music scene and are celebrating great success already with their 2nd release “Opposite Way”.

Just got off an 80 date tour with Casting Crowns
Frontman, Leeland Mooring Nominated for 2008 Songwriter of the Year Dove Award
“OPPOSITE WAY” premiered at #4 on the Billboard Christian Chart
“Count […]

By Jason Bean -- 0 comments

April 20th, 2008

Cornerstone 2008

7th Overture, A Dream Too Late, A Life Echoed, A Plea For Purging, AlexB & Kevin Oneel, Anberlin, Anchors, Aracely, Aradhna, As I Lay Dying, BadEnders, Becoming The Archetype, Before Their Eyes, Black Rose Mourning, Blaster The Rocketman, Blindman’s Peace, Blissed, Bradley Hathaway, Brother Red Squirrel, Burden Of A Day, Catherine, Charlie Peacock, Children […]

By Jason Bean -- 1 comment

April 6th, 2008

What CCM Artist is a Huge Star Wars Fan?

Guess what contemporary Christian music artist is a huge Star Wars fan? More importantly why didn’t I already know this?
An artist that I won’t name, you’ll have to follow the link below to figure out who it is if you don’t already know, recently commissioned a team of designers to build a custom desk for […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Last Change to Pre-Order Derek Webb Ampersand CD

This is your last chance to pre-order Derek Webb’s “Ampersand” CD before it’s available to everyone on April 22nd.
This is your last chance to order the new Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken collaboration, Ampersand EP - which is about to hit the streets on April 22 - preorder now and get your copy on the […]

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