Katy Perry All-Acoustic Project on the way
StereoTruth.net posted this article about Katy Perry's new acoustic record that's coming out in about two weeks. Take a listen to "Brick by Brick."
We totally agree with StereoTruth.net -- this song is huge.
Selah’s Todd Smith and wife Angie are expecting!
Angie Smith, wife of Selah singer Todd Smith is preggers! If you're not familiar with their story, set aside 20 to 45 minutes, grab a tissue, and take a look at this blog entry ... no, take a look at her entire blog. After reading the first entry, you're not going to want to stop!
While you're there, you've got to take a look at this blog entry on how she announced it to the world.
Large Market CCM Station airing mainstream music
CMDish.com Exclusive Report
The comings and goings of Christian radio isn't something that we typically report on, as there are already a number of blogs and websites out there dedicated to that sector of the Christian music industry. However, CMDish.com thought this piece of news was too important to pass up.
To the dismay of some listeners, The River 102.3 (KPEZ-FM), an Austin TX based Christian AC radio station, which is owned by media conglomerate Clear Channel
Jadyn Maria is back, but not doing Christian Music
A CMDish.com Exclusive
Jadyn Maria. Does the name ring a bell?
Maria jumped into the CCM scene when she performed guest vocals with Jody McBrayer on the song "Never Alone (iTunes)" The single, which was featured on a duet album entitled "It Takes 2," received a fair amount of radio airplay on Christian AC and Christian Top 40 radio stations.
According to a long forgotten artist bio that CMDish.com uncovered online via her management company's website, Maria was
Gospel Music Association to close doors?
Kanye West is dead, Zach Braff is dead, and the Gospel Music Associationis dead are just some of the many rumors that have been floating around the blogosphere over the past few weeks.
A search around Twitter
A quick search on Twitter for the term "GMA" will get you know where, especially during the early morning hours when Good Morning America is on-the-air. However, a search for "Gospel Music Association" reveals another story.
Kathryn Darden of Examiner.com went
Jadyn Maria: Where did she go?
Do you remember CCM artist Jadyn Maria, who sang with GRITS and Jody McBrayer back in the early 2000's? She's back, has a new album coming out in stores this December, but isn't singing in the Christian circuit anymore. Could Jadyn Maria be the next Katy Perry?
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Top 10 Tweets of the Week
We thought it would be fun to help bust up this mundane Tuesday with a list of our favorite tweets from over the past week.
10. @mattmahermusic Bono moves like an irish boxer - i guess fightin himself, apathy n poverty; or Maybe just shadow boxin while Love takes the real swings.
9. @NatalieGrant Unbelievable to see my 2 yr old girls could survive if they fell in a lake or a pool. Amazing what little kids
Format Flip in Cincinnati — All Christmas Music on Star 93.3
We're sure that this is the first of many to come, but CMDish.com has learned that STAR 93.3 in Cincinnati has flipped to an all-Christmas format. Normally thoughout the year, Star airs a Contemporary Christian Music format.
Click here to listen live.
Leeland on Air1 this morning
Leeland will be live on Air1 this morning at 10:30am ET/9:30am CT. To listen, visit at http://www.air1.com/.
Maybe Air1 will remind Leeland of some train safety tips. ;)
Flyleaf to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live
It's a big month for rock group Flyleaf. Their new album drops November 10th (pre-sale on now), their tour kicks off on Thursday, and they'll be performing late-night with Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday (October 28th). Set your DVR now!
Here's a glimpse at some of their upcoming tour stops:
October 29 Los Angeles, CA
November 1 San Francisco, CA
November 3 Seattle, WA
November 4 Portland, OR
November 6 Salt Lake City, UT
November 7 Boulder, CO
November 9 Minneapolis, MN
November 10
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