Casting Crowns - Group of the Year... Again!

Christian music’s leader in sales and touring, Casting Crowns picks up a monumental fifth consecutive win for the prestigious Group of the Year award at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards, broadcast live on the Gospel Music Channel from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Additionally, the band took home the Dove Award for Christmas Album of the Year for its 2008 chart-topping, first Christmas project Peace On Earth. The top-selling album reached No.1 on iTunes Christian albums chart, and No. 3 on iTunes overall Holiday albums chart in 2008, weekly topping seasonal releases from Faith Hill and Elvis Presley. Lead vocalist Mark Hall was also recognized as the project’s producer.

Hall said, “It’s been an amazing year of ministry for Casting Crowns. We are proud to be a part of Christian music and we thank GMA for making the Dove Awards such a special event.”

This week, the band returns from performing a second time in North Korea as a U.S. delegate in the nationally-televised “April Spring Arts Festival” in Pyongyang, D.P.R.K. Casting Crowns participated in 2007 as the only U.S. delegate. For more, visit www.providentpress.com for Global Resource Services’ recent press release.

Third Day takes home another GMA

Third Day received its 24th career GMA Dove Award. The band was recognized in the Pop/Contemporary Album category for its successful Revelation album. Presenting the award to Third Day was new Consuming Fire/Essential Records band, Revive, who was discovered by Third Day while on tour in Australia.

Third Day, known for its moving live performances, was asked to perform its hit song, “Revelation,” as part of the telecast. In addition, lead vocalist Mac Powell, appeared with the Blind Boys of Alabama for the show’s closing segment. The 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards show was broadcast live on Gospel Music Channel from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn.

The awards show capped off a busy week for the band who spent the prior evening on the stage of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center as part of the Nashville4Africa benefit concert hosted by Big Kenny (Big & Rich) and Damien Horne with a lineup including Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Faith Hill, Jars of Clay, Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down), Ashley Cleveland, The SteelDrivers, Michael Rhodes, Brandon Young and The African Children’s Choir.

Brandon Heath Takes Home 3 Dove Awards!

Here's the official press release from Brandon's big night!


The Christian music industry crowned a new Male Vocalist of the Year last night at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, naming singer-songwriter and radio hitmaker Brandon Heath its honored recipient. Heath’s GRAMMY-nominated hit single “Give Me Your Eyes,” off his sophomore album What If We, was also named Song of the Year, for which Heath received a Dove trophy for co-writing the No. 1 song with Jason Ingram. The live broadcast of the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards show aired nationwide on the Gospel Music Channel.

Backstage last night Heath said, “I was surprised to receive Male Vocalist of the Year. With this honor, I hope my voice is not just for singing, but for teaching and confessing and questioning my own generation.”

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New Song by Shaun Groves

Kingdom Coming, a song about what it means to do God’s will on earth as it’s done in heaven. The song is free, but it could cost you everything. I hope these words inspire you to give so that others can live. To start giving, visit Compassion.com and bring the kingdom to a child in the developing world today.
—Shaun

Soulfest Logging

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Mercy Me!

Don't miss your chance to catch Mercy Me at the Augusta Civic Center! These guys have been putting out great music for over 10 years and remain one of my favorite bands. Plus they playing in the great little city of Augusta. If you're planning on a weekend get-away, then this might be a great excuse for you and your family to check out some of the best Maine has to offer including Bar Harbor and Freeport.

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Wickham Wednesdays

This is week 4 of 4 of Wickham Wednesdays where we'll feature a great live performance by Phil Wickham. You're not going to want to miss Phil Wickham Thursday, July 30th at the SoulFest. Click Here to grab your Multi-Day Pass!

Gunstock Camping Information

If you (and your family or youth group) are looking for the full SoulFest experience, then you need to look into the option of camping on-site at Gunstock Mountain. There's nothing like it and there are several options to consider!

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SOULJAM 2009 with Sanctus Real!

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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 | 11:00am-7:00p
Funtown U.S.A. (Saco, Me)

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The Excalibur Roller Coaster, The Dragon's Descent,
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$25 each in advance | $27 each at the gate
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TICKETS INCLUDE ALL THE STAGE CONCERTS AND ALL THE AVAILABLE RIDES AT FUNTOWN U.S.A. - ALL DAY LONG!!

Wickham Wednesdays

This is week 3 of 4 of Wickham Wednesdays where we'll feature a great live performance by Phil Wickham. You're not going to want to miss Phil Wickham Thursday, July 30th at the SoulFest. Click Here to grab your Multi-Day Pass!

Bluetree

If you haven't heard "God of this City" by Bluetree or heard the story, I invite you to spend some time at their website. The song speaks to an experience that this band from Belfast had while playing in Thailand.

The great news is that Bluetree is playing, Saturday night, August 1st at the SoulFest. Don't miss out on your chance to see them by grabbing your SoulFest Passes here.


God of This City - Acoustic Version

Jars of Clay - New Album

The Long Fall Back To Earth, the new album from Jars of Clay is available on April 21st! I've got to say, the tracks I've been listening to at their Myspace Page has really got me excited about this album. Give, "Two Hands" a try. Die-hard fans have the opportunity to buy a Limited Edition Package that contains access to the MP3 tracks, a Vinyl LP, additional re-mixes from the project, tour access and more. Check out JarsofClay.com for more information!

Casting Crowns

If you've been checking out the line up for the SoulFest this summer, you know that Friday night, July 31st is going to be headlined by one of the top bands in Christian music, Casting Crowns.




Don't miss your chance to see Casting Crowns at The SoulFest this summer! Click Here to purchase your passes today!

Wickham Wednesdays

This is week 2 of 4 of Wickham Wednesdays where we'll feature a great live performance by Phil Wickham. You're not going to want to miss Phil Wickham Thursday, July 30th at the SoulFest. Click Here to grab your Multi-Day Pass!