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CHILDREN 18:3 CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL DEBUT YEAR
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - After a year of rave reviews and live show acclaim, Minnesota's Children 18:3 is celebrating a successful debut year on Tooth & Nail Records.  The band released their self-titled label debut on February 26, 2008.  Since the release the band has been successful with touring, radio, press and fans.

This past spring Children 18:3 began their year of relentlessly touring beginning with the 5for5 tour, followed by summer festivals and this fall on the road with Norma Jean on the "Solid State presents: The Norma Jean vs The Anti Mother Tour."  Radio has jumped on board with this new band as both Rock singles released ("You Know We're All So Fond Of Dying" and "All My Balloons") have hit the top spot at No. 1, and the new single ("Homemade Valentine") climbed the chart as "New and Active."  In addition, Children 18:3 has been confirmed as a favorite amongst fans and editors on multiple end of the year polls.

“faith-based band that has helped reinvigorate the (punk-rock) genre.”

On ChristianMusicToday.com, the band garnered a spot on the coveted "Best Christian Albums of 2008" saying this is a "faith-based band that has helped reinvigorate the (punk-rock) genre."  Also the readers on ChristianMusicToday.com voted Children in the Top 5 of the "Best Group or Band," "Best New Artist," and "Best Album" categories.  HM Magazine readers also made their voice heard voting the band as "Favorite New Band of 2008" and Lee Marie was voted in the No. 4 as "Favorite Bassist."

As the debut album made its way into fans' hands, press began chatting about the album.  Reviews stated that the self-titled album "makes punk rock interesting again" and "this band was something special."  Other reviews shared that "few can compare to the life, luster and liveliness in Minneapolis' Children 18:3" and lastly they said "hello to the best surprise you've gotten in years."

The trio of siblings on Tooth&Nail Records hails from a rural farming community in Minnesota where the three home-schooled siblings developed their undeniable rock sound.  Children 18:3 is comprised of siblings David (lead vocals, songwriter, guitar), Seth (drums) and Lee Marie (bass, vocals).  The combination of male and female vocals along with their unmatched determination is a throw back to the beginnings of Tooth&Nail punk and rock n' roll.  The band name is derived from Matthew 18:3, "And he said: 'I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.'"  For more information on Children 18:3 visit their website and myspace: http://www.children183.com and http://www.myspace.com/children183.  -- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

THE PAYNES ADDED TO BRANSON GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION
BRANSON, MISSOURI - In their only major concert appearance since their reunion concert in 2000, The Paynes will be appearing at the inaugural Branson Gospel Music Convention later this summer.

Fan favorites during the 1980’s and 1990’s, The Paynes rose through the Southern Gospel ranks because of their talent, their love for God and Mike Payne’s gift of songwriting.  While starting out writing such favorites as “God Delivers Again” and “That Same Spirit”, Mike soon became one of Southern Gospel’s most notable songwriters.

During his career, Mike penned or co-wrote songs that are now standards in Southern Gospel music.  Mike’s song catalog includes “Ready or Not”, “Out Of This World”, “Come On Over”, “I’m A Jesus Fan”, “The Conversation” and many more.  Mike partnered with songwriting great Ronny Hinson to pen the classic “When He Was On The Cross I Was On His Mind”.

“We’re very excited to have such a rich part of Southern Gospel history join us at this convention.”

In 1990, Mike announced his calling to preach and The Paynes disbanded.  They reunited only once for a reunion concert in 2000.  The appearance of The Paynes at the Branson Gospel Music Convention will no doubt bring fans from all over the United States that have missed their energetic style and spiritual anointing on stage.

“We’re very excited to have such a rich part of Southern Gospel history join us at this convention.  The Paynes have blessed hearts and shared so much joy through the years, and we look forward to bringing them to the beautiful Branson Convention Center,” said Kelly Burton, Director of Media Relations for YMR Music Productions.

Plans were announced last month for the annual event in the heartland of America.  The Branson Gospel Music Convention will be held July 14-17, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.

Performances by The Blackwood Quartet, The Stamps Quartet, The Florida Boys and The Chuck Wagon Gang have already been confirmed for this multi-day music festival that is sure to become one of the nation's premier Southern Gospel concerts.  In addition to these pioneers, the concert will also feature some of the best-known artists from today, as well as some great regional artists from all over the country.

Artist lineups are being finalized and tickets will go on sale shortly.  For more information on the event, visit http://www.bransonGMC.com.

The Branson Gospel Music Convention is a 4-day event bringing the legends of Gospel Music to the same stage with some of the best regional artists in the nation.  -- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

BREAD OF STONE JOINS THE TRIBE WITH NEWSBOYS
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Christian band Bread of Stone will take part in the newboys "Join The Tribe" tour with DecembeRadio and VOTA beginning on February 19, in Frederick, Maryland.  The tour will visit 35-cities throughout the United States and Canada and will support Global Tribe (www.GlobalTribe.com) in its quest to fight physical and spiritual poverty.

Being part of a tour that supports physical and spiritual poverty is something Bread of Stone can relate to after having lived the first nine years of their life in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world.  "This is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to tour around the country, ministering to people with one of the most well-known bands in Christian music," says Ben Kristijanto, lead singer of Bread of Stone.  "And to think that they came from Australia, which is the neighboring country just South of where we came from, Indonesia. It's going to be a blessed tour for sure."

“This is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to tour around the country.”

With their song "Letting Go" charting on the CRW charts for over ten months, Bread of Stone will add two new songs to their four-song set, which will open the concert each night.  Along with the two new songs, the band will also welcome their new drummer, Chris Boesch, who is from their hometown of Sioux City, Iowa.  The band looks forward on this tour to meeting new fans, in this New Year with their new songs and their new drummer!

Bread of Stone consists of Ben Kristijanto (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Bill Kristijanto (lead guitar), Chris Boesch (drums), and Tim Barnes (bass).  For more infomation on Bread of Stone, including tour dates and music clips, visit www.BreadOfStone.com.

JOIN THE TRIBE TOUR DATES (dates subject to change):
Feb 19 Frederick, Maryland
Feb 20 Salisbury, Maryland
Feb 21 Woodbridge, Virginia
Feb 22 Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Feb 23 Wildwood, New Jersey
Feb 27 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Feb 28 Blakely, Pennsylvania
Mar 01 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Mar 05 Texarkana, Arkansas
Mar 06 Longview, Texas
Mar 08 Hidalgo, Texas
Mar 12 Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 13 Johnson City, Tennessee
Mar 17 Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Mar 19 Bakersfield, California
Mar 20 Redlands, California
Mar 21 Los Angeles, California
Mar 22 Modesto, California
Mar 23 Redding, California
Mar 25 Eugene, Oregon
Mar 26 Wenatchee, Washington
Mar 28 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 03 Saginaw, Michigan
Apr 05 London, Ontario, Canada
Apr 06 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apr 07 HullGatineau, Quebec, Canada
Apr 17 Minot, North Dakota
Apr 18 Bemidji, Minnesota
Apr 19 Fargo, North Dakota
Apr 24 Pensacola, Florida
Apr 26 Vero Beach, Florida

-- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

THE 51ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS GOSPEL WINNERS
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - The 51st Annual Grammy Awards were held Sunday, February 8th, 2009 in Hollywood, California.  Kirk Franklin received the most Grammy Awards in the gospel field with 2 Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Song and Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album.  The following is the list of the 2009 Grammy Award nominees in the gospel categories.  Winners in each category are shown as bold.

Category 51
Best Gospel Performance
(For solo, duo, group as collaborative performances. Singles or tracks with vocal containing Gospel lyrics. All genres of Gospel music are eligible.)

I Understand
Kim Burrell, Rance Allen, Bebe Winans & Mariah Carey
Track from: Randy Jackson's Music Club, Volume One
[Concord Records/Dream Merchant 21 Ent.]

East To West
Casting Crowns
Track from: The Altar And The Door Live
[Beach Street/Reunion Records]

Get Up
Mary Mary
Track from: The Sound
[Columbia]

Shall We Gather At The River
Take 6
Track from: The Standard
[Heads Up International]

Waging War
CeCe Winans
Track from: Thy Kingdom Come
[PureSprings Gospel/EMI Gospel]


Category 52
Best Gospel Song
(A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

Cover Me
James L. Moss, songwriter (21:03 With Fred Hammond, Smokie Norful & J Moss)
[Verity/Zomba Gospel; Publisher: Millenni-era Music]

Get Up
Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Warryn Campbell & Eric Dawkins, songwriters (Mary Mary)
Track from: The Sound
[Columbia; Publishers: Wet Ink Red Music/That's Plum Song/It's Tea Tyme/EMI April/E.D. Duz-It Music/Irving Music/Underdog Songs]

Give Me Your Eyes
Brandon Heath & Jason Ingram, songwriters (Brandon Heath)
Track from: What If We
[Reunion Records; Publishers: Sitka6 Music/Peertunes/Grange Hill Music/Windsor Way Music]

Help Me Believe
Kirk Franklin, songwriter (Kirk Franklin)
Track from: The Fight Of My Life
[Fo Yo Soul Ent./Zomba Gospel ; Publishers: Universal Music-Z Songs/Kerrion Publishing]

You Reign
Jim Bryson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Nathan Cochran, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Mike Scheuchzer & Robby Shaffer, songwriters (MercyMe)
Track from: All That Is Within Me
[INO Records; Publishers: Simpleville Music/Wet As A Fish Music, Sparrow Song/Peach Hill Songs]


Category 53
Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Hello
After Edmund
[Slanted Records]

Our World Redeemed
Flame
[Cross Movement Records]

We Need Each Other
Sanctus Real
[Sparrow Records]

Rock What You Got
Superchick
[Inpop Records]

Alive And Transported
TobyMac
[ForeFront Records/EMI CMG]


Category 54
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

This Moment
Steven Curtis Chapman
[Sparrow Records]

What If We
Brandon Heath
[Reunion Records]

Opposite Way
Leeland
[Essential Records]

Hello Love
Chris Tomlin
[Sparrow Records/Sixstepsrecords/EMI CMG]

Thy Kingdom Come
CeCe Winans
[PureSprings Gospel/EMI Gospel]


Category 55
Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Room For More
Booth Brothers
[Daywind Records]

Lovin' Life
Gaither Vocal Band
[Gaither Music Group]

Steps To Heaven
Charlie Louvin
[Tompkins Square]

Hymned Again
Bart Millard
[INO Records]

Ephesians One
Karen Peck & New River
[Daywind Records]


Category 56
Best Traditional Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Down In New Orleans
The Blind Boys Of Alabama
[Time Life]

I'll Say Yes
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Carol Cymbala, producer
[Integrity Music]

Take It Back
Dorinda Clark-Cole
[GospoCentric/Zomba]

Deitrick Haddon Presents . . . Together In Worship
Voices Of Unity
[Tyscot Records]

Bishop Charles E. Blake Presents... No Limit
The West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir
[EMI Gospel]


Category 57
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

Reflections
Jason Champion
[EMI Gospel/Brooks Entertainment]

The Fight Of My Life
Kirk Franklin
[Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/ Zomba Gospel]

The Sound
Mary Mary
[Columbia]

Donald Lawrence Introduces: Family Prayer
The Murrills
[Quiet Water/ Verity]

Stand Out
Tye Tribbett & G.A.
[Columbia]

-- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

THIRD DAY EMBARKING ON TOUR WITH BRANDON HEATH AND REVIVE
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Band Embarks On 35-City Tour With “New Artist Of The Year,” Double GRAMMY Nominee, Brandon Heath and New Pop/Rock Band, Revive - With sales approaching 250,000 on Third Day’s latest, No. 1 debuting album, Revelation (7/29), the multi-platinum, GRAMMY and AMA winning rock band announces the lineup for its spring 2009 “Revelation Tour.” Reigning “New Artist of the Year,” and recent double-GRAMMY nominee, Brandon Heath and new four-piece pop/rock band, Revive will join Third Day on its 35-city tour launching March 5 in Champagne, Ill. The tour will visit venues across the nation through the end of May.

The tour’s lineup is already drawing praise from many promoters. Jon Robberson, Celebration Concerts and Spirit West Coast Director, is looking forward to the spring run. “Third Day continues to be one of the premier performance and recording groups in Christian music and with each tour they roll-out they deliver the perfect mix of musical excellence and spirit-lifting worship. It is always an exciting pleasure to connect Third Day with its fans in a live concert setting and the Revelation Tour will be no exception.”

Third Day’s lead vocalist, Mac Powell, comments on the artists joining this spring’s tour, “We’ve seen Brandon Heath really connect with his audience, and we’ve seen his fan base multiply over the past few years. We respect him as an artist and a songwriter and are excited to have him on this tour.”

“each tour they roll-out they deliver the perfect mix of musical excellence and spirit-lifting worship.”

“Revive is a new band Third Day is working with through our Consuming Fire imprint, in partnership with Essential Records/Provident Label Group,” notes Third Day bass player, Tai Anderson. “We met these guys while on tour in Australia and they have everything we look for in a new artist: energy, incredible talent, tireless work ethic and a passion for their mission. We’ve had them open for us over the last several months and they’ve been very well received. It’s going to be fun continuing to introduce them to our fans over this spring run.”

The Revelation Tour will continue Third Day’s tradition of “paying it forward” by donating $1 per ticket sold to charitable organizations through its “Come Together Fund.” Through this fund, Third Day has been able to serve charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Blood:Water Mission, World Vision’s Hope Child Initiative and is responsible for more than a million dollars in donations over the last 4 years to disaster relief in and outside of the U.S.

About Revive
High-energy, pop/rock band Revive relocated to the U.S. just over a year ago from Australia to pursue a clear calling to share the gospel on a global level through Christian music. Championed and mentored by GRAMMY-winning band Third Day, Revive now has its first opportunity to tour and record in America. In partnership with Third Day’s Consuming Fire Productions and Essential Records, Revive will launch its 12-song label debut titled Chorus of the Saints on March 10, 2009. Co-produced by Third Day’s lead singer, Mac Powell, with Revive, Chorus of the Saints combines the band’s passionate musicianship with its direct emphasis on well-crafted lyrics. The vibrant pop/rock outfit is anchored by Dave Hanbury’s charismatic lead vocals which contain an element of drama and spiritual passion. Having toured extensively in Australia with 3 acclaimed albums already to its name, Revive is fast connecting with fans on tour with Third Day. After playing more than 45 dates with the headliner in 2008, Revive will play 35 cities in spring 2009 as part of Third Day’s Revelation Tour, yielding more opportunities for American audiences to fall in love with Australia’s latest musical export. For more on Revive and to view the band’s video blogs from the road, please visit www.reviveband.com.

About Brandon Heath
Singer/songwriter Brandon Heath celebrates a milestone year in 2008 with two GRAMMY nominations, a blockbuster No. 1 single and the coveted title of New Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards. After releasing his anticipated sophomore album What If We in August, the project’s debut single “Give Me Your Eyes” held the top spot at Christian AC radio for 11 consecutive weeks. The hit song also secured 17 weeks at No.1 on iTunes Christian Top 100 Songs Chart with more than 160,000 tracks purchased. “Give Me Your Eyes” is GRAMMY nominated for Best Gospel Song and What If We for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album.

Teaming up again with producer Dan Muckala, Heath’s GRAMMY-nominated sophomore album follows his 2006 breakthrough debut project, Don’t Get Comfortable, which delivered Heath’s first radio No.1, and Song of the Year nominee, “I’m Not Who I Was.” The song ended 2007 as one of the year’s most played radio singles. Heath’s highly-acclaimed debut also contributed to his first Songwriter of the Year nomination at the 2008 GMA Dove Awards.

Off stage, Heath seeks opportunities to merge his public platform with his heart for community and serving the needs of his neighbors around the world. He regularly works with organizations such as YoungLife, Blood:Water Mission, Restore International and unofficially volunteering for many other human rights agencies on a global scale. In March 2008, Heath turned his attention to trials near his hometown of Nashville after parts of the city were ravaged by a string of tornadoes. Brandon quickly organized a highly-effective benefit concert raising $20,000 for the storm victims. Heath has been a respected songwriter in the Nashville music community for years, collaborating with well-known artists like Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes, to name a few. Heath first began writing at age 13 and credits the town’s legendary hotspot for songwriters, the Bluebird Café, as the place he first experienced music that moved him. For more information on Brandon Heath, please visit: www.brandonheath.net.

About Third Day:
Over the past decade, rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 25 No. 1 radio singles and sold close to seven million albums. The band has garnered 23 career Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards (with eight career nominations), an American Music Award, three AMA nominations and multiple ASCAP honors.

One of the top-ranked touring bands according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. Due to its mass appeal, Third Day has been featured by top media outlets including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC), “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “60 Minutes” (CBS), ABC’s “Nightline,” USA Today, New York Times and even graced the cover of Billboard magazine (June 7, 2008).

While celebrated for its live shows and chart-topping album sales, Third Day is also highly respected for its humanitarian efforts. The band actively supports the ONE Campaign, Blood:Water Mission, Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. Third Day recently established the “Come Together Fund” as a vehicle to direct a portion of concert proceeds to grassroots humanitarian efforts around the world.

For the latest tour dates and most updated information, please visit www.ccauthority.com.

3.05.09 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall - University of Illinois
3.06.09 Spencer, IA Clay County Regional Events Center
3.14.09 Worcester, MA The Palladium
3.19.09 Weatherford, TX Trinity Meadows Raceway
3.20.09 Jonesboro, AR Arkansas State Convocation Center
3.21.09 Bossier City, LA First Baptist Church
3.22.09 Hattiesburg, MS Reed Green Auditorium- U of S Miss
3.26.09 Rogers, AR Church at Pinnacle Hills
3.27.09 College Station, TX Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheatre
3.29.09 Corpus Cristi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheater
4.02.09 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
4.03.09 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center
4.04.09 West Point, NY Eisenhower Hall Theatre
4.14.09 Tulsa, OK Mabee Center
4.15.09 Des Moines, IA Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
4.17.09 Macon, GA Ingleside Baptist Church
4.18.09 Ft. Walton Beach, FL Emerald Coast Conference Center
4.24.09 Modesto, CA Calvary Temple Church
4.26.09 Fresno, CA Warnors Theatre
4.30.09 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
5.01.09 Corona, CA Crossroads Church
5.02.09 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
5.07.09 Redmond, WA Overlake Christian Church
5.08.09 Tualitin, OR Rolling Hills Community Church
5.09.09 Abbotsford, BC, CAN Abbotsford Entertainment Centre

-- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

SARAH REEVES WRAPS UP LATEST TOUR
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Sparrow Records’ newest signing, worship artist Sarah Reeves, wraps a 27-city promotional tour in support of her debut radio single, “Sweet, Sweet Sound.”  The song, which released to Christian AC, CHR, and INSPO radio on December 26, 2008, is currently available at all digital music outlets.

Reeves began her tour last month in Florida, making her way up to the Carolinas and on to Michigan and Indiana.  She also visited stations in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and California before the holidays.  Among those stations was WBGL-FM in Champaign, Ill. Jeff Scott, general manager at WBGL, commented on Reeves’ visit: “Sarah is very pleasant and easy to spend time with…I pray all of us as an industry protect her.  Her first single is very strong with a memorable hook and a message beyond her years.”

“She’s got great potential and a great future as an artist.”

Similarly, Gary Thompson, program director at WJQK-FM in Grand Rapids, Mich., remarked, “I think Sarah is a winner.  She’s got great potential and a great future as an artist.  I like the song.  We’ll keep it on the radar.”

In early January, Reeves joined fellow Sparrow Records artists Britt Nicole, Above the Golden State, and Danyew for the “New Faces Tour,” a week-long venture to radio stations in the southeast.  The tour, which showcased music from the label’s newest signings, wrapped last week.

“We are extremely proud of our new artist line-up for 2009,” says Grant Hubbard, vice president, EMI CMG national promotions.  “They were a big hit on the road this month, and we’ve already received great feedback from radio stations who are eager to play music.  Sarah, particularly, won fans at radio who are rooting for her strong debut.”

Reeves’ debut single and the title track from her forthcoming April 21, 2009 release, Sweet, Sweet Sound, was serviced to radio stations nationwide last month and is now available via digital music outlets.

With zealous faith and a love of music early on, Reeves first exercised her songwriting/vocal abilities as a participant in her church’s fine arts program.  Consistently placing first at local as well as regional competitions, Reeves was moved by the receptiveness of young people to her message—one of power and freedom in the Holy Spirit.  She has since made it her goal to serve God by leading young people into a lifestyle of worship and adoration to Him.  Reeves is represented by Patton House Entertainment and Jeff Robert & Associates.  -- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

FACEDOWN RECORDS PRESENTS WAR OF AGES ARISE AND CONQUER TOUR
FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA - War of Ages has just announced a headlining tour in support of their album, Arise and Conquer.

Special guests will include: Destroy the Runner, Inhale Exhale, Hope For the Dying and Hands.

The tour will kick off in WOA's hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania and will make its way to Facedown Fest in Pomona, California.

WAR OF AGES (Facedown)
& Special Guests:
DESTROY THE RUNNER (SolidState Records)
INHALE EXHALE (SolidState Records)
HOPE FOR THE DYING (Strikefirst Records)

Feb 27 - Erie, PA @ Forward Hall
March 1 - Crofton, MD @ The Macc
March 2 - Clinton, NJ @ The Aquifer
March 3 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant
March 4 - Danville, VA @ Plan B
March 6 - Wilmington, NC @ Lamp Stand Light Club
March 7 - Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue
March 8 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre
March 9 - Tampa, FL @ Real Life Church
March 10 - Pensacola, FL @ American Legion Post 33
March 12 - Athens, AL @ Friendship Church
March 13 - McCalla, AL @ The Fish
March 14 - Evansville, IN @ Boney Junes
March 19 - Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar
March 20 - Mokena, IL @ Soundlab
March 21 - Springfield, IL @ Blacksheep Cafe

WAR OF AGES (Facedown Records)
DESTROY THE RUNNER (SolidState Records)
HANDS (Facedown Records)
HOPE FOR THE DYING (Strikefirst Records)

March 22 - Poplar Bluff, MO @ The Well
March 23 - Joplin, MO @ The Foundry
March 24 - Tulsa, OK @ The Pinkeye
March 25 - Fort Smith, AR @ Amp'd Regeneration
March 26 - Dallas, TX @ The Max
March 27 - Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
March 29 - Abilene, TX @ The Key
April 1 - Mesa, AZ @ Badlands Music Venue
April 2 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Vertical

-- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

THE ACCESS JOINS THE WINTER JAM TOUR ON SELECT DATES
HOUSTON, TEXAS - “I Remember When” rising up the CRW Global INSPO Charts - RAW Music Group/Indie Exteme CCM band, The Access, garnered a slot on the Winter Jam Tour during the Indie Jam Showcase on The Music Boat 2008 Cruise.  The Houston area band blasted their way through 3 performance competitions, against a combination of 22 other bands and soloists.  The grand prize was slot on the tour.  Their performance was overwhelmingly received.  The tour decided to add them onto a second date.

The Access will open the concert for the Winter Jam 2009 Tour on February 26 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, OK and on February 27 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK.  Sharing the stage with the boys from Baytown, TX will be Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, Brandon Heath, Newsong and others.  The doors open at 6:00pm and The Access will take the stage shortly after.

“The talent level of this young band is uncommon, energetic and powerful.”

“We are very excited about the opportunity to work with and support the development of The Access and RAW Music Group.  The talent level of this young band is uncommon, energetic and powerful.  The vision of RAW Music Group and Mark Silvestri is right in line with the mission and goals of Indie Extreme.  We believe in independent music and the artists who create this great music,” says Kathy Douglas, CEO of Indie Extreme, LLC.  “The Access is proudly independent and paving the way for other young artists and bands who chose to minister in the Christian music industry without ties to major record labels.”

The Access continues to break ground at radio with their first 2 singles “I Remember When” and “Pressing On” from their debut album “The Time is Come” released in September 2008.  “ I Remember When” has risen to #12 on the Christian Radio Weekly Global INSPO chart as of early 2009.  The band’s concert touring has expanded with dates in Virginia, Iowa, and camps throughout Texas in July.

Indie Extreme, a Nashville and Houston-based independent record label management firm, provides RAW Music Group with label administration, e-commerce, bookkeeping and inventory management.  The company also provides the label with consulting on artist and business development as part of the complete overall resources available to each member.  The membership of Indie Extreme includes hit CCM songwriter Matt Brouwer, Wildflower Records owned by legendary folk artist Judy Collins and many others.

For more information go to www.myspace.com/theaccessband.  -- ©2009 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS

PHILLIP LARUE TO CONNECT WITH FANS AT CONCERTS
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - Anxiously ready to release his solo debut, Phillip LaRue and BEC Recordings announces the April 7, 2009 street date for the freewheeling spirited album Let the Road Pave Itself. This release is a masterpiece in the making as Phillip LaRue finished recording the organic collection of original songs this past fall in Nashville, TN. He will also head out on the road later this month to begin connecting with listeners. These dates will give fans a taste of this artist's authentic expression and passion (dates / markets listed below).

"I put in my CD the other day to take a quick listen since it has been a while since we finished it and I have to say that I am proud of what Paul Moak (producer) and I did," shares Phillip LaRue of his debut. "These songs are all close to my heart. There is not one that I don't feel deep within when I sing them. So I am excited to hear what folks think about it when it releases. I think the title Let the Road Pave Itself is perfect for where I am right now as a musician and personally. I just feel so blessed that I was able to make this and partner with companies that believed in what I have to offer. 09' will be fun to watch."

“I still believe in the power of music and want people to find hope through this record.”

As an artist that is not new to the industry or the Nashville music scene, Phillip LaRue has filled the role of producer (Krystal Meyers, Tenth Avenue North) and songwriter (Brandon Heath, Tenth Avenue North) since his duo LaRue (with his sister Natalie) called it quits in 2003.

"I'm stepping back into this world, and I could care less about some of the details," he shares. "As far as being popular, I've kind of tasted and seen that. I still want great things to happen, but more importantly I just want to be me in the process. I still believe in the power of music and want people to find hope through this record. If I can throw a rock and make another ripple, then what a blessing."

Being himself and playing for a cause, Phillip will perform on February 17th for the Home Foundation Benefit in his residence city of Nashville, TN. This concert will be held at the historic Belcourt Theater in Hillsboro Village featuring HOME founder Natalie Grant, Brandon Heath and Tenth Avenue North. All proceeds will benefit the HOMES project to support shelters for domestic victims of sexual trafficking. Ticket information / times below.

About Let the Road Pave Itself and Phillip LaRue:
An organic set of songs for the digital age, it was tracked live in the studio to an old fashioned two-inch tape reel, warmly capturing the sound of Phillip and his friends playing real time rock that's only ever concerned with life's deepest matters of love and faith. Recorded in this manner, Phillip kept many of the first takes without fixing to keep the album as natural as possible. One such example is the debut radio single and opening track, "Chasing the Daylight," a stirring mid-tempo rocker that has seen dark times but still declares I want to chase the daylight like it's the last day of my life.

For more information on Phillip LaRue and this upcoming debut, check out his MySpace and EPK at: www.myspace.com/philliplarue. In addition to the EPK, you can check out the upcoming radio single and opening track " Chasing the Daylight" on his MySpace page.

Details for February 17th Nashville Show:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Doors @ 6:30pm Show @ 7 pm
Advance Tickets: $20 general;
$10 student on sale online or at the box office after 4 pm
Day of Tickets: $25 general; $12.50 student

The Home Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking specifically sexual slavery. The HOMES project, an initiation of the foundation, will help raise awareness and funding to support the efforts of shelters across the U.S. dedicated to the restoration of those victims identified in the United States. For more information on the work of The Home Foundation you can visit www.thehomefoundation.net.

Upcoming Concerts: (with Bebo Norman)
2-25-09 Presque Isle, Maine
2-26-09 Frederction, New Brunswick Canada
2-27-09 Portland, Maine
2-28-09 Lewiston, Maine
3-01-09 Manchester, New Hampshire

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CHRIS TOMLIN TOUR PACKING VENUES NATIONWIDE
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Tour Plays To Over 40,000 In First 10 Shows, Garners Critical Praise - Three-time GRAMMY nominee Chris Tomlin recently kicked off his "HELLO LOVE TOUR" in a big way, performing to over 40,000 fans in just the first 10 dates alone.  Also featuring Israel Houghton and New Breed, markets including Baltimore, Newark, Hershey, Grand Rapids and Philadelphia have all reported capacity and/or sold out crowds.

"The Hello Love tour is more than just a show," remarked Mike Alley, Director of Live Events for WRBS, and the promoter of the sold out Baltimore show. "It is more than just a praise concert. It is a Worship Experience. To look out over almost 8,000 people of every age, color and race singing and sharing together...I believe I glimpsed a small part of what Heaven will look like."

“every song stirs the soul and compels you to sing along.”

On the heels of his seventh No. 1 single, a new one launching this week ("I Will Rise"), and releasing HELLO LOVE, which took the No. 9 spot on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart and was the highest charting iTunes debut ever for Christian album, Tomlin launched the tour on January 22nd in Hershey, PA. The tour will hit over 36 cities across the U.S. through April 9th, including Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and more.

The HELLO LOVE TOUR is also supporting onemillioncan.com, a cause Tomlin is very passionate about, and which says every single one of us really can make a difference. Proof has came from PASSION events where over one million dollars has been raised to dig wells for Kenyan villages, provide life-altering surgeries for children in Afghanistan, and build homes for former child soldiers in Uganda. Throughout the HELLO LOVE TOUR, stories are being be shared about how the organization is continuously impacting lives to help people realize that they can do a lot with just a little.

With the Grand Rapids Press giving the show a 3.5 out of 4 star rating, the audience's response to Tomlin was recently compared with that of one of the biggest pop acts of the moment by The New York Times, while the Cedar Rapids Gazette remarked how "It's so easy to see why worship leaders and congregations embrace Tomlin's music - every song stirs the soul and compels you to sing along."

The artist Time Magazine calls "the most often sung artist anywhere" is currently performing new songs and past favorites, and while featuring Israel Houghton and New Breed, has also brought Christy Nockels out to be a part of the tour to sing vocals with Tomlin and perform her new single, "Life Light Up" which goes for radio adds on March 6th. One of the most recognizable and noted female voices in Christian music, Nockels has been leading as part of the Passion movement more than ten years. The most recent artist to join the sixstepsrecords' family, her upcoming full-length label debut releases June 2, 2009.

With six records, seven No. 1 radio singles, three GRAMMY nominations, 14 Dove Awards, one platinum and one gold album to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by Time Magazine as "the most often sung artist anywhere," Tomlin additionally has 10 Top 100 CCLI songs with 6 in the top 25. ASCAP's 2007 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin's "How Great Is Our God" was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25. The award-winning song moved to No. 1 after becoming one of the fasting rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. Tomlin continues to tour many dates every year and plays regularly at Passion Conferences in the States and worldwide.

About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords (www.sixstepsrecords.com) is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords' artists include Chris Tomlin (HELLO LOVE), David Crowder* Band (Remedy), Charlie Hall (The Bright Sadness), Matt Redman (Beautiful News), and Passion (Passion: God of This City). The label partners with Sparrow Records/EMI CMG Label Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations.

About EMI CMG Label Group:
Brentwood, Tennessee-based EMI CMG Label Group is comprised of Sparrow Records, Forefront Records, and Credential Recordings, in addition to providing A&R and marketing support for sixstepsrecords via a joint venture and licensing partnership. Balancing freedom, discipline, creativity, profitability and ministry, EMI CMG Label Group strives for excellence in artist development. The Label Group is a division of EMI Christian Music Group. For further information, please visit www.