Artist: Gaither Vocal Band
Album: Greatly Blessed
Release Date: August 10th,2010
Style: Southern Gospel / Adult Contemporary
Label: Spring Hill / EMI CMG / Gaither Music Group
Location: Nashville, TN

About:

Never has the Gaither Vocal Band invested more time or worked harder on a new project than on their brand new studio recording, GREATLY BLESSED, which releases in stores August 10, 2010. And never, until now, has Gaither.com offered a brand new recording at a presale discount.

Drawing from the unique stories and strengths of each GVB member, Greatly Blessed digs deep into the collective and individual strengths of group members Michael English, Wes Hampton, Mark Lowry, David Phelps and Bill Gaither. This collection has been on the hearts of these five men ever since they first joined forces, and includes an eclectic combination of contagious new songs, beloved anthems, and fresh arrangements of classic favorites.

“We took our time on this recording and we’re very, very pleased with the way these songs tell our stories. These songs are about gratitude, forgiveness, hope and redemption… themes that describe where we live, and probably where most people live.  For that reason, I believe Greatly Blessed has a great deal of relevance, not only today but years from now, as well. And I’m so pleased with how it came together.  This is a recording we couldn’t wait to release, so we are excited that time is drawing near!

”- Bill Gaither

Other angle:

With a musical legacy that spans more than 25 years, the Gaither Vocal Band has wowed audiences with their high-energy southern gospel and drawn thousands of fans closer to God. You’ll savor their down-home spirit in “Better Day,” “When He Blest My Soul,” “Please Forgive Me,” “He’s Alive,” “Muddy Water,” “I Know How to Say Thank You,” and more.

… and another perspective:

This is the recording the Gaither Vocal Band has been longing to release since this fiveman, all-star line up featuring Bill Gaither, Michael English, Wes Hampton, Mark Lowry and David Phelps first assembled in January 2009. The result of more than 13 months of creative collaboration, ‘Greatly Blessed’ brilliantly expresses the Gaither Vocal Band’s collective artistry and calls on the unique strengths of each member to create a remarkable collection of fresh new music that speaks hope into the very depths of listeners.

Featuring brand new songs, intricate new arrangements of familiar favourites and a whole lot of heart, ‘Greatly Blessed’ is the pinnacle of the Gaither Vocal Band’s three decades as standard-bearers of musical excellence.

For UK visitors:

An Album described as “the result of more than 13 months of creative collaboration” by the Gaither Vocal Band is set for release in August. ‘Greatly Blessed’ features the all star lineup of the group – Bill Gaither, Michael English, Wes Hampton, Mark Lowry and David Phelps – first assembled in January 2009. ‘Greatly Blessed’ will be released in the UK through Integrity-Provident.

Gaither Vocal Band Achievements:

1. Gaither Vocal Band has sold over 2.7 million albums & videos life to date
2. Airing as part of a TV package on GAC, TBN, Daystar, Family Net, CTN, GMC, GMTN, Guardian, INSP, Liberty, Miracle Channel, FRD, TCT, and TLN, as well as in Canada on Christian Channel, Crossroads and Vision TV.
3. Featuring new Gaither Vocal Band members David Phelps, Michael English and Mark Lowry
4. Headlining the largest tour in the Christian Music Industry
5. Bill Gaither is a six-time Grammy award winner, 42 time Gospel Music Association Dove Winner

Reviews:

“The new Gaither Vocal Band project, “Greatly Blessed”, is one that I am very eagerly looking forward too this summer! In his latest blog post, Wes Hampton, one of the tenors in the GVB, revealed the set list and who gets featured on each song. Some interesting features! One that grabbed my attention was the fact that David Phelps is indeed featured on, “You Are My All In All”. David Phelps performed this song on his solo tour in the UK recently. It sounded great with David on the keyboards and his backing vocalists, but add the dynamic mix of Gaither, Lowry, English and Hampton to the mix….WOW!” – Phil of southerngospel.wordpress.com

Track Listing:
1. Better Day (features Michael English)
2. When He Blest My Soul (features Michael English)
3. Love Like I’m Leavin’ (various solos)
4. You Are My All In All (features David Phelps)
5. Please Forgive Me (features Michael)
6. Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored (features Wes Hampton)
7. He’s Alive (features David Phelps)
8. Ain’t Nobody (features Michael English)
9. Clean (features David Phelps)
10. Muddy Water (features Michael English)
11. That Sounds Like Home To Me (features Michael, Mark, and David)
12. I Know How To Say Thank You (features Mark Lowry)
13. He Is Here (features Wes Hampton)

“Greatly Blessed” album song samples:

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Artist: Anberlin
Album: Impossible (Single)
Release Date: July 27th, 2010
Style: Alternative / Rock
Label: Universal Republic Records / UMG Recordings
Location: Florida, USA

About:

‘Impossible’ is a new song from fast-rising alternative band Anberlin, and the first single from their forthcoming album ‘Dark Is the Way, Light Is the Place,’ which will be released this fall.

The driving rock beat and epic guitar sound of the record is tailor-made for summer radio. Lead singer Stephen Christian’s vocals radiate confidence, especially on the anthemic chorus, despite the depressive lyrics: “Take what you want from me / It means nothing now / Take everything from me / It means nothing now / Not so easy to forgive / Harder to forget / Take what you want.”

‘Dark Is the Way, Light Is the Place’ will be released Sept. 7. ‘Impossible’ is currently available for download on iTunes and Amazon;

Impossible by Anberlin [Music Video]:

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Members: Kyle – Vocals, Joey – Bass (Vocals), Luke – Guitar (Vocals), Kamron – Guitar, Ethan – Drums

(Central Ohio. June 24th 2010) Consistently packing out venues all over Ohio and the surrounding areas, hardcore outfit Though She Wrote is spreading like wildfire and have just embarked on a favorable Northeast tour alongside Skies of December. This is your new favorite band.

Singing the praises of something higher than just parties, Though She Wrote’s spirituality and genuineness shines through on every effort, whether it be their insanely lively stage presence, “Our live show is very spiritual and passionate, we play with all that we have for God” says bassist/vocalist Joey Thompson “When we’re playing a live show, its more like a worship experience rather than a show. We want to play the best we can for Him”, their stellar and brutal tracks off their latest EP The Invitation, or their desire to develop and cultivate new relationships at every show. Though She Wrote is no doubt a batch of hard hitting anthems but don’t think that the boys from Ohio are all metal. Soaring harmonies and whispers that really drive the point home are a mainstay in this camp.

Having shared stages with the likes of Silverstein, Blessthefall, Attack Attack, Chiodos, Gwen Stacy and more, Though She Wrote is poised on the edge of similar greatness. This tour will no doubt catapult them even further into the strata of your next itunes purchase.

“The biggest message I’d say that we want to convey as a band in simply, love. There’s too much hatred and neglect in the world, there’s too much hurting. We want to bring a sign of hope to all people, that hope being the love of Jesus.”

Style: Metal / Hardcore | Location: Lancaster, OH | Label: Unsigned / Independent

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Artist: House of Heroes
Album: Suburba
Release Date: August 3rd, 2010
Style: Rock / Alternative / PowerPop
Label: Gotee Records
Location: Columbus, OH

About:

It has been said that there are three things wrong with rock music, currently: One, most bands sacrifice originality for safe marketability. Two, most bands place fashion over great songwriting. Three, most bands think production trumps heart.

But then, House of Heroes is not most bands. And if you had to pick three characteristics to describe this, their opus, you would have to say it is fearless, uncompromising, and heartfelt. Because “Suburba” is an album like nothing else you will hear today. And for that fact alone, it is a victory of epic proportions. Endlessly poppy, galactically ambitious, and dripping with honest, candid emotion, this is what a rock record is supposed to sound like. This is what a rock record is supposed to feel like.

Track Listing:
1. Relentless
2. Elevator
3. Love Is For The Middle Class
4. So Far Away
5. God Save The Foolish Kings
6. Salt In The Sea
7. Independence Day For A Petty Thief
8. Somebody Knows
9. Disappear
10. She Mighty Mighty
11. Constant
12. Burn Me Down
13. Galveston (Amazon MP3 Exclusive)

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Artist: pureNRG
Album: Graduation: The Best of pureNRG
Release Date: July 20th, 2010
Style: Pop / Rock
Label: Fervent Records
Location: Nashville, TN

About:

pureNRG, one of the most popular tween groups in the Christian music industry, has announced their plans to bring the group’s musical career to a close at the end of 2010. As a farewell and thanks to their fans, the pop trio will be releasing a Best Of collection on July 20 exclusively through Family Christian Stores along with one final tour before the end of the year.

“This has been a really difficult decision,” says pureNRG, “because we know that God called us into pureNRG, but now we feel He’s calling us on to other things… All three of us plan to continue pursuing music and keeping active in our mission work, but for right now we want to live our lives like other kids our age and have the time for school, sports and hangin’ with friends.”

In an effort to make their final year their best yet, pureNRG is engaging their active fan base in every aspect of their final recording. Starting Friday, February 5 www.pureNRGonline.com, will host polls asking fans to help select songs, pictures, cover art, and more. The first poll, up now, will determine a brand new recording featured on the final pureNRG project. Fans can pick their favorite chart-topping tune from high profile artists including “Dive” (Steven Curtis Chapman), “In The Light” (dc Talk), “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” (Jackie Dashannon) and “Big House” (Audio Adrenaline). Listeners can visit www.pureNRGonline.com to vote for their favorite and see the results. pureNRG’s final farewell tour will launch early summer and tour dates will be announced in the coming weeks on the group’s website.

The fans chose pureNRG to re-record the Steven Curtis Chapman hit “Dive”, and the also chose the song “Summertime” from their debut album to be included on this project. Currently, you can vote for two sing-a-long songs on their website.Check out FamilyChristianStore.com to pre-buy pureNRG’s last and Final CD. Graduation: Best of PureNRG

They say all good things must come to an end. And in the case of the tween sensation, pureNRG, it is no different. After 6 years and 8 CD/DVD releases, Jordan, Carolyne and Caroline, the kids you have come to know and love, will walk away from their roles in pureNRG.

Their last project, ‘Graduation: The Best of pureNRG,’ is a 15 song CD/DVD featuring 2 BRAND NEW songs as well as fan favorites from all their previous recordings along with a comprehensive DVD of interview footage, photos, music videos, and a special tribute to their time spent in Mexico doing mission work. Although pureNRG will cease to be a group at the close of 2010, their Kingdom influence on kids around the world will forever be recognized.

Featuring:

- Songs and videos from all pureNRG’s past releases
– 2 brand new recordings: ‘Dive’ (made popular by Steven Curtis Chapman) and ‘Hands and Feet’ (made popular by Audio Adrenaline).
– The Yearbook themed full-color package includes photos, memories, and special notes from the kids.
-Website members voted for and chose 4 songs for the track listing.

DVD Content:

-35 minutes of video content
-8 minute retrospective video piece on pureNRG beginning to end
-4 minute look back on their mission work in Mexico
-2 photo slide shows and 4 full music videos

FANS CHOICE: Fans took on an active role in this final release by helping choose four of the songs included on the project. ‘Dive,’ a cover of Steven Curtis Chapman’s hit, was chosen for pureNRG just before they entered the recording studio. ‘Summertime’ was chosen as a fan favorite to include from their first CD, ‘Someday’ was the favored ‘sing-a-long track’ and finally, the ’360′ remix.

DVD VIDEO YEARBOOK: The complementary DVD includes all 4 of pureNRG’s music videos along with 2 very special video pieces on their mission trips to Mexico and a retrospective piece on the 6 year journey of pureNRG with
never-before-seen video footage and their final interview.

Track Listing:

1. Dive (pureNRG interpretation. Song made popular by Steven Curtis Chapman)
2. Hands and Feet (pureNRG interpretation. Song made popular by Audio Adrenaline)
3. Footloose
4. Here We Go Again
5. What If
6. Call on Jesus
7. Radio
8. 360
9. Summertime
10. It’s All About You
11. Like
12. Thy Word
13. 360 (reNRGized)
14. Someday (sing-a-long version)
15. Before The Sun Goes Down (sing-a-long version)

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