Spending Christmas with Joni Harms
Joni Harms has been known to put western back into country. Ever since she has been signed to Capitol Records in the early 1990s, Joni Harms has had released twelve outstanding western slanted country albums.
Joni Harms has been known to put western back into country. Ever since she has been signed to Capitol Records in the early 1990s, Joni Harms has had released twelve outstanding western slanted country albums.
On December 1, Michael W. Smith, Jennifer Nettles, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson and others ushered in the holiday cheer with the 2014 CMA Country Christmas TV special.
15-year veteran worship leader and recording artist Joshua Mills has just released his Christmas album "Christmas Miracle." Touring across the country singing and ministering to the masses made recording his new holiday album, Christmas Miracle, a unique creative process.
Contemporary Christian artist as well as American Idol alum Danny Gokey and his wife Leyicet welcomed their brand new baby girl Victoria Isabella Gokey into the world on November 28. Arriving in the weekend of Thanksgiving week, the Gokeys have much to rejoice.
Selena Gomez who has been dating Justin Bieber on and off since 2010 is also following in the steps of Bieber. She was seen attending church at Hillsong Los Angeles. Over the last few months Gomez has never been shy about her faith.
Keith Getty and his wife Kristyn are back with their brand new EP "The Greengrass Sessions." Comprising of 7 songs, they have decided to cover some of the most beloved hymns of the church as well as a few originals.
The 2014 Soul Train Awards was aired on BET on Sunday. The awards were to honor the biggest stars in the music industry. The night's biggest nominated artist was Chris Brown who had seven nominations. Beyonce was a close second, garnering six nods, while Pharrell was up for five awards.
New York Times bestsellers Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott are set to release their brand new book "25 Ways to a Happier Marriage." This is a simple easy to read book filled with Scripture, tips, Godly wisdom and stories of how couples can enjoy a happier married life together.
On December 23, fans would be delighted to know that Steven Curtis Chapman will be releasing a 2-CD "Ultimate Collection." Consisting of 25 of Chapman's biggest songs, this is a good chance to get most of Chapman's biggest songs together on this set.
American Idol's Ethan Harris is preparing for the holidays with his brand new Christmas EP "This is Christmas." The EP which features 6 songs includes Harris' rendition of classics such as "O Holy Night," "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," and a brand new song "This is Christmas."
After her 2013 duet album with Rodney Crowell "Old Yellow Moon" won a Grammy Award for Best Americana album, Emmylou Harris is already planning her follow-up album with Crowell. For the new album, the two are going to keep it simple.
Not everyone can do justice to the American songbook. Though by default and protocol every artist these days is churning out cover albums left, right and center, not every one of them works. Some are just embarrassingly bad, bereft of any understanding of how to carry these eternal and immortal tunes with new and yet reverent nuances.
Matt Vollmar and The Great Romance is a worship/rock band from the St. Louis, MO area. They travel the country spreading the gospel of Christ through music and more. The band consists of Matt Vollmar (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Colin Ahlvers (drums), Chase Weber (lead guitar), and Cory Wilkinson (bass).
Worship leaders are often in a vexing bind when it comes to Christmas. On one hand, with only four Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is a tall order for them to introduce brand new Christmas worship songs within such brevity of time. This is because once when the congregation starts getting familiar with these new worship paeans, the season is already over.
Jim Brady has just released his new album for Daywind Records "Singing the Hits." The 16-track album finds Brady singing the songs formerly made famous by Southern Gospel Groups and Quartets for the label.