ONCOURSE News
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Matthew West Continues to Inspire Listeners with Heartfelt Radio Single "Hello My Name Is"
Powerful new single already charting in Top 20 at National Christian Audience; TBN’s JCTV network will air concert special on Into The Light, premiering March 29, at 9/10 p.m. EST.
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Matt Redman Earns RIAA Digital Gold Certification for “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)”
Forthcoming live album to be recorded at Passion City Church's LIFT 2013 Collective, to release this fall.
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Passion: Let The Future Begin Debuts Atop Christian SoundScan at No. 1
Billboard Top 200 at No. 4; marks highest Billboard chart debut for Passion recording.
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“The Bible” Giveaway
ONCOURSE readers can get in on the chance to win some amazing prizes connected to the hit History Channel miniseries "The Bible."
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Capitol Christian Music Group Celebrates Three GRAMMY® Wins for TobyMac and Matt Redman
EMI Christian Music Group unveils new name and logo as Capitol Christian Music Group.
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K-LOVE Announces The First Ever Fan-Voted Awards Show In Christian Music History
The K-LOVE Fan Awards will be held June 1, at Ryman Auditorium, hosted by stars of A&E TV’s “Duck Dynasty;” Nashville tapped as host city for awards and Ultimate Fan Experience weekend.
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TobyMac Wins GRAMMY For Best Contemporary Christian Music Album EYE ON IT
This marks his second solo GRAMMY and sixth career win.
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The Sarah Kelly Music School: Where Students Get To Learn From Industry Greats
While it has only been open a year, enrollment at The Sarah Kelly Music School, north of Houston, Texas, is already near full capacity.
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FOR KING & COUNTRY TO MAKE LATE NIGHT TELEVISION DEBUT ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO”
January 10, 2013; Aussie duo’s debut album, Crave, named as iTunes “Breakthrough Christian & Gospel Album of 2012”; Amazon.com selects for KING & COUNTRY’s Hit “The Proof of Your Love” as Christian Music’s “Song of the Year.”
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Gospel Artist Kevin LeVar Promises Newtown, Connecticut: “You Are Not Alone”
Hit single now available for free as an offering of hope and healing.
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SHOW HOPE EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTIST ANDREW PETERSON
Peterson continues as Show Hope artist With His Behold The Lamb Of God Christmas Tour.
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BEC RECORDINGS’ ARTISTS JOIN TOGETHER WITH AIR1 FOR THE CLUB AWESOME LIVE TOUR BENEFITING CURE INTERNATIONAL
Manafest, KJ-52 and 7eventh Time Down join AIR1’S Brant Hansen.
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TOBYMAC TO HELM WINTER JAM 2013 BLOCKBUSTER LINE-UP
The groundbreaking Winter Jam Tour Spectacular...revealed its blockbuster 2013 artist and city line-up during a special launch event held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
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CINDY MORGAN AND ANDREW GREER BRING ‘HYMNS FOR HUNGER’ BENEFIT TOUR TO MULTIPLE CITIES THIS FALL
Presented by Food for the Hungry, Morgan and Greer will showcase selections from their respective acclaimed hymns recordings, while helping raise awareness and resources for local and international hunger relief organizations at tour stops around the country.
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BIG DADDY WEAVE SCORES SECOND CONSECUTIVE NO. 1 FROM LOVE COME TO LIFE WITH “REDEEMED”
The band is currently on “The Redeemed Tour” with Aaron Shust.
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NATIONWIDE RETAIL CONTEST CELEBRATES NICHOLE NORDEMAN’S LOVE STORY
Worthy Publishing and more than 80 independent Christian retailers across the country have joined forces for a special sweepstakes celebrating singer/songwriter Nichole Nordeman’s recently released literary debut, Love Story.
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AUDIO ADRENALINE ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL RETURN
Founding members Mark Stuart And Will McGinniss joined by new band lineup, including friend and iconic vocalist Kevin Max; band will release new album in March 2013 in support of Hands & Feet Project.
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JEREMY CAMP HONORED FOR HIS 32 NO. 1 RADIO SINGLES AT CMB MOMENTUM
New radio single "Reckless" debuting from upcoming 2013 release; Camp will release full-length Christmas project on September 25.
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FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI SURPRISED ONSTAGE WITH GOLD RECORD FOR HER DEBUT ALBUM MY PAPER HEART
Francesca Battistelli, received a surprise onstage Friday night when Word Entertainment President and CEO, Rod Riley, presented her with a gold album for her debut release My Paper Heart.
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GRAMMY NOMINATED BAND GUNGOR EMBARKS ON NATIONWIDE TOUR
The Grammy-nominated collective will kick off their tour in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 3.
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CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARCHIVE LAUNCHES NEW RADIO SHOW
"Christian Music Archive Radio" hosted by Paul Gibson; Numerous radio stations from across U.S. pick up the program.
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NO OTHER NAME RALLIES IN SUPPORT OF #98 K-LOVE CAR AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
No Other Name meets up with Chief Creative Officer of K-LOVE & Air 1 radio network David Pierce and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Michael McDowell for a pre-race photo.
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JARS OF CLAY HEADLINES FALL TOUR WITH SLEEPING AT LAST AND MARIAH MCMANUS
Multi-Platinum and GRAMMY® Award-winning Gray Matters/Essential Records recording artist Jars of Clay has announced their highly anticipated 2012 Fall tour, featuring special guests Sleeping At Last and rising newcomer Mariah McManus.
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KUTLESS’ NEWEST RADIO SINGLE “EVEN IF” RESONATES STRONGLY WITH FANS
Believer Tour this Fall with Fireflight and special guests Hyland, Rhett Walker and Eric Samuel Timm.
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Thomas Nelson Author Austin Gutwein to host Conquer Your Fears and “Live to Give” Webcast
September 6, online event to focus on themes of the Hoops of Hope founder’s latest release.
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The City Harmonic Launch First Headline USA Tour This Fall
The “I Have A Dream Tour” features special guest artist Daniel Bashta, Author/Speaker Bob Lenz; Fans help create “Mountaintop” music video as single gathers radio airplay.
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The Choir To Play The Final Cornerstone Festival July 7th in Chicago
20-City US tour kicking off Fall 2012.
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PROCEEDS FROM BLUETREE’S ACCLAIMED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, KINGDOM, BENEFIT MINISTRY
Bluetree aims to wipe out human trafficking.
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Laura Story Adds Another Honor to an Award-winning Season
as "Blessings" is named Top Christian Song at the Billboard Music Awards
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THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH HEADLINES CREATION EAST/WEST, SONSHINE FESTIVALS FOR FIRST TIME EVER
The End Is Where We Begin is TFK’s fastest selling album ever; TFK’s "War of Change" becomes WWE "Over The Limit" 2012 pay per view theme song; "Light Up The Sky" featured on L.A. Kings' NHL Playoff Reel
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Evangel Communications Department Alumni Spotlight: Q & A with Amber Weigand-Buckley
Amber Weigand-Buckley, editor for ONCOURSE magazine in Assemblies of God National Youth Ministries, is a 1996 Evangel Communications department alumnus. She graduated as Journalism major with a double minor in English and Biblical Studies.
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Adored “Blessings” Songstress Laura Story Crowns Incredible Year With Four Dove Award Wins
...including Song of the Year; “Blessings” wins three major awards; Story named Songwriter of the Year; Story picks up three Billboard Music Awards nominations, including Top Christian Artist
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Superstar TobyMac’s “Amazing” Remix Project, Dubbed & Freq’d, Makes Energetic Debut
Interactive app launched on Facebook allowing fans to create and share their own remixes.
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Widespread Support and Praise Usher In BLUE LIKE JAZZ
Compelling film's April 13 release draws near; pastors, critics, Christian leaders, celebrities and more rally around controversial film.
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PULSE MOVEMENT FOUNDER NICK HALL IMPACTING CULTURE AT WINTER JAM 2012
Taking center stage to present the Gospel at all 47 Winter Jam stops around the country, Hall's multimedia message carries the vision of the PULSE Movement: to awaken culture to the reality of Jesus.
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ANDREW GREER’S ANGEL BAND CAPTIVATES CRITICS AND AUDIENCES ALIKE
Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions, the sophomore recording from acclaimed singer/songwriter Andrew Greer, has garnered a range of critical praise since its January 31, release.
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The Lamp Nominated for Best Feature Drama
Trost Moving Pictures' awards momentum continues to build.
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GMC TV Presents World Premiere Music Special “The Song That Changed My Life" With Steven Curtis Chapman
Debuts Tuesday, January 31, at 11:30 p.m. ET
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WINTER JAM SEES RECORD-SETTING OPENING WEEKEND
Debutes to a combined total audience of more than 32,000 people.
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Evangel Pre-med Students Provide Free Healthcare to 888 Patients in Haiti
Seven Evangel University students were part of a 17-member team that provided free healthcare to 888 patients in Haiti during a four-day period last month.
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SKILLET MARKS INCREDIBLE 2011 WITH MULTIPLE YEAR-END HONORS
Grammy-nominated outfit declared one of the year's Top 10 Active Rock Artists, with "Awake and Alive" named as the No. 3 biggest hit at Active Rock Radio.
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The Afters Prominently Heard on “The Biggest Loser” and “You Deserve It”
Band scores back-to-back No. 1s on radio with “Light Up the Sky” and “Lift Me Up.”
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SHANE & SHANE FEATURED SONG OF THE WEEK "RUNNING TO YOU"
Shane & Shane shares the inspiration behind "Running to You" from its Fair Trade Services release, The One You Need, available now.
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Downhere Wins Two Awards At This Year’s GMA Covenant Awards
Including Song Of The Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
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NO OTHER NAME FEATURED SONG OF THE WEEK "MAPLEWOOD METHODIST CHURCH"
A description of "Maplewood Methodist Church" from Curb recording artist No Other Name's debut release, The Other Side, available now.
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JACI VELASQUEZ’S FIRST SINGLE “GIVE THEM JESUS” EXPLODES AT CHRISTIAN RADIO
with over 30 adds; single is featured on Inpop Records CD release titled Diamond hitting stores nationwide February 7, 2012.
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WINTER JAM TOUR SPECTACULAR REVEALS 2012 LINE-UP AT NASHVILLE CELEBRATION
An invitation-only Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular Announcement and Launch Party was held earlier this week in Nashville.
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Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Taylor Swift Sing "Meant to Live"
"One of my favorite bands happens to be in town, and before their show the lead singer was kind enough to come pay us a visit..." --Taylor Swift
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David Crowder*Band’s “The 7 Tour” Is An Overwhelming Success
Over 75 percent of the shows sold out before tour wraps; first single from final record Give Us Rest of (a requiem mass in c [the happiest of all keys]), “Let Me Feel You Shine,” available on iTunes.
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No Other Name Featured Song of the Week "Let It Start With Me"
A description of "Let It Start With Me" from Curb recording artist No Other Name's forthcoming October 25, 2011, release, The Other Side.


