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Dante Bowe
Dante Bowe is an American contemporary worship music, Christian worship singer, and songwriter. He is also a member of Maverick City Music and former member of the Bethel Music, Bethel Music collective. In 2017, Bowe released his debut single, "Potter and Friend" featuring Jesse Cline, which was shortly followed with the independent release of his debut studio album, ''Son of a Father''. Bowe signed with Bethel Music in June 2019. In 2020, He made his debut appearance with Bethel with the single "Champion (Bethel Music and Dante Bowe song), Champion" which was featured on the album ''Revival's in the Air''. This was also followed by three standalone singles: "Don't Talk About It" featuring Jesse Cline, "Be Alright" featuring Amanda Lindsey Cook, and "Voice of God (song), Voice of God" featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Chandler Moore. In 2021, he released his second studio album, ''Circles (Dante Bowe album), Circles'', which contained the hit single "Joyful (song), Joyful". "Joy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Church Day Out
A Christian music festival (also known as a Jesus music festival or simply a Jesus festival) is a music festival held by the Christians, Christian community, in support of performers of Contemporary Christian music, Christian music. The festivals are characterized by more than just music; many feature motivational speakers and evangelists, and include seminars on Christian spiritual and Mission (Christian), missions topics, Community service, service, and evangelism. They are often viewed as evangelical tools, and small festivals can draw 10 times the crowd of traditional revival meetings. While the central theme of a Christian festival is Jesus Christ, the core appeal of a Christian music festival remains the artists and their music. Critics point out that the dichotomy of business and religious interests can be problematic for Christian festivals. In similar ways as the Christian music industry in general, festivals can be drawn away from their central theme and gravitate toward co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Dove Award
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Awards took place in Atlanta, Georgia during 2011 and 2012, but has since moved back to Nashville. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN. The awards were established in 1969, and represent a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban. History The Dove Awards were originally conceptualized by Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither, at a Gospel Music Association board meeting in 1968. The idea of the award being represented by a dove is credited to Gaither and design for the award itself is credited to gospel singer Les Beasley and designer Bob McConnell. The first GMA Dove Awards were held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee in October 1969. In 1971, the awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CCM Magazine
''CCM Magazine'' is a twice-monthly online magazine focusing on contemporary Christian music, published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications. History ''CCM'' was first published in July 1978, as a printed magazine. It has been owned by Salem since 1999. On January 16, 2008, Salem announced that the April 2008 issue would be the final printed issue of the magazine, which would continue in an online-only format. When the magazine was first published, it was called ''Contemporary Christian Music'' and covered that music genre. The name was later shortened to ''CCM'', which was still an acronym for "Contemporary Christian Music". For a short time, the magazine changed its name to ''Contemporary Christian Magazine'' (keeping the "CCM" but broadening the scope) but then ultimately went back to ''Contemporary Christian Music'' (''CCM''). Then in May 2007, the name's meaning was changed to "Christ. Community. Music." The editor explained that the term "contemporary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travis Greene
Travis Montorius Greene (born January 17, 1984) is an American gospel musician and pastor. Music career Greene began his music career in 2007 with the release of ''The More'' via Greenelight Records. He has since released two studio albums, ''Stretching Out'' in 2010, ''The Hill (Travis Greene album), The Hill '' in 2015, and an extended play, ''Intentional'' in 2015. Travis Greene's third album ''Crossover: Live From Music City'' was released in 2017 as a live album. Greene's music has charted on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Top Gospel Albums and the Top Gospel Songs charts and he has been nominated for multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards and 13 Stellar Awards. Greene and his wife lead Forward City Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Early life Travis Montorius Greene was born on January 17, 1984, in Delaware, to mother, Charleather Greene and was raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. Greene's father died of an aneurysm in 1989. Greene was originally a sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free (Kierra Sheard Album)
''Free'' is the fourth album and first live recording from American contemporary gospel singer Kierra Sheard. It was released October 18, 2011 by Karew Records, under exclusive license to EMI Gospel. Originally scheduled for a July 12, 2011 release, the album was leaked and subsequently pushed back and reformatted with a different track listing. The album features Sheard's BRL Choir (Bold Right Life) Choir. Reviews "Kierra Sheard's Free features a mix of studio and live-in-Chicago material with a full band and her BRL Choir, all produced by her brother, J. Drew Sheard II. It’s Sheard’s boldest and most diverse album yet. There are the expected modern contemporary gospel sounds, while a few songs incorporate other styles, including pop-R&B (à la Bold Right Life's “Wave Your Banner”), dance-pop, and even hard rock, with remarkable ease and power. This would not be so effective if Sheard wasn’t in top, hefty-yet-flexible form." - Andy Kellman, AllMusic Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kierra Sheard
Kierra Valencia "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly (born June 20, 1987) is an American gospel singer. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard (member of gospel singing group the Clark Sisters) and granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie Moss Clark. Sheard portrayed her mother in the hit Lifetime movie, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. After appearing on her mother's (most notably, the seminal ''Finally Karen'') and aunt's albums, Sheard broke to the music scene with the release of her debut album '' I Owe You'' in 2004. Her hit single " You Don't Know" was inspired by her mother almost losing her life to a fatal blood clot. Early life Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in the suburb of West Bloomfield, Sheard spent her formative years surrounded by the influences of her family, their faith, and their music. At age 5, she began singing in the choir at Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ, pastored by her father, Bishop J. Drew Sheard. Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Broadcasting Network
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is an American Christian media production and distribution organization. Founded in 1960 by Pat Robertson, it produces the long-running TV series ''The 700 Club'', co-produces the ongoing ''Superbook'' anime, and has operated a number of TV channels and radio stations. CBN has been described as having been "at the forefront of the culture wars since the network's inception in the early 1960s." Operations One of the company's mainstays is ''The 700 Club'', which uses a religious variety program that mixes sermons, interviews, and religious music (such as hymns and gospel). The name refers to a fundraising drive where Robertson successfully sought 700 viewers willing to contribute $10 a month to sustain the station. ''The 700 Club'' is the longest-running program in the variety format. Initially focused on devotional content, ''The 700 Club'' became increasingly political in the late 1970s, adding news segments. Today, CBN News, provides ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Christian Post
''The Christian Post'' is an American nondenominational Christianity, non-denominational, Conservatism, conservative, Evangelicalism, evangelical Christian media, Christian online newspaper. Based in Washington, D.C., it was founded in March 2004. News topics include Christian Church, the Church, Christian ministry, ministries, Christian mission, missions, education, Christian media, health, opinions, U.S. events, and international events. Also featured are devotionals, cartoons, and videos. Its executive editor is Richard Land, president of Southern Evangelical Seminary, and president emeritus of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Christopher Chou is CEO. History The online newspaper was founded in March 2004. Omotayo O. Banjo, Kesha Morant Williams, ''Contemporary Christian Culture: Messages, Missions, and Dilemmas'', Lexington Books, USA, 2017, p. 32 The objective is to deliver news, information, and commentaries relevant to Christians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Church Basement
''Old Church Basement'' is a collaborative live album by American contemporary worship groups Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music. It was released on April 30, 2021, via Sony Music Nashville through their imprints Elevation Worship Records and Provident Label Group. The featured worship leaders on the album are Dante Bowe, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Brandon Lake, Joe L. Barnes, Tiffany Hudson, Chris Brown, and Amanda Lindsey Cook. The album was produced by Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Jason Ingram, Tony Brown, and Jonathan Jay. ''Old Church Basement'' is supported by " Jireh", "Talking to Jesus", and "Wait on You", which were released as promotional singles. "Jireh" debuted at No. 10 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart and atop the Hot Gospel Songs chart. "Talking to Jesus" debuted at No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and atop the Hot Gospel Songs chart. "Wait on You" also debuted at No. 9 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and atop the Hot Gospel Songs chart. ''Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
64th Annual Grammy Awards
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, running from September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. The nominations were revealed via a virtual livestream on November 23, 2021. The performers for the ceremony were announced on March 15, 24, and 30, 2022. South African comedian Trevor Noah, who hosted the previous ceremony in 2021, returned as host. The ceremony's location marked the first time the Recording Academy switched host cities for a single ceremony. This also makes it the first Grammy Awards ceremony to not to be held in either New York City or Los Angeles since the 15th Grammy Awards in 1973 when it was held at the Tennessee Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee. Jon Batiste received the most nominations with eleven, followed by Doja Cat, H.E.R., and Justin Bieber with eight each. Batiste received the most awards with five, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship is a contemporary worship music collective from Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collective leads worship in weekend church services at Elevation Church, as well as performing concerts and tours around the United States. The collective has sold over 2.5 million albums in the United States. History Elevation Worship began in 2007 at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band released four independent albums prior to signing with Essential Records. ''The Sound'' was released in 2007 (under the name Elevation Church Live), ''We Are Alive'' in 2008, ''God With Us'' in 2009, and ''Kingdom Come'' in 2010. Featuring the song "Give Me Faith", ''Kingdom Come'' was the band's first album to break through on the ''Billboard'' charts, reaching No. 5 on Heatseekers, No. 42 on Independent Albums and at No. 17 on the Christian Albums chart. The band released their debut studio album, '' For the Honor'', under Sony Music Nashville's Essential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
