HILLSONG Shares iTunes Success with The Jonas Brothers, Coldplay, and More
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HILLSONG SHARES TOP 10 iTUNES ALBUMS DOWNLOAD SUCCESS WITH THE JONAS BROTHERS, MILEY CYRUS, COLDPLAY AND MORE

Most Recent Update - Aug. 13 - Hillsong Live! This is Our God continues to climb the iTunes Chart, sitting now at 4 of the Top Downloaded Albums of any genre since last night.  Also, the emotional song "Healer" is also making showing momentum, moving up the Christian Top Songs Download Chart to 7 today. 

MOBILE, Ala. -- 4:15 p.m. CT/August 12, 2008 -- Congratulations to Hillsong whose new CD Hillsong Live! This Is Our God is currently keeping company with The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay and Rhianna on the iTunes Album Download Charts.

On its first day of digital release, This is Our God download sales are surging and the CD is now the 6th most-downloaded album on iTunes all-genre chart as well as at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel Download Chart.  It's the highest charting iTunes position in Hillsong history. 

Hillsong Music and Integrity Music's Hillsong Live! This is Our God is the unprecedented 17th annual live worship CD, featuring Hillsong Church's Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech and Marty Sampson.  A companion DVD is also available.  Hillsong's high-energy worship is evident once again on two-disc This is Our God, which was recorded live in March at Acer Arena, the largest indoor stadium in Sydney.  A number of new songwriters, worship leaders and musicians including Matthew Crocker, Joel Davies, Jonathon Douglass (JD), Brooke Fraser, Annie Garratt, Jad Gillies, Sam Knock, Mike Guglielmucci and Jill McCloghry joined Morgan, Houston, Zschech and Sampson on the platform, introducing new music and bringing new energy to all the music presented at the event. 

Currently listening : This Is Our God By Hillsong Release date: 2008-08-12

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Exclusive interview with Kutless...
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Kutless: God's Rock Ambassadors

Not too often can you find a rock band whose lyrics are so honest about their love for God. But, these guys are the real deal. Find out what they had to say about their new album, To Know That You're Alive, and their trip to Europe.

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Currently listening : To Know That You're Alive By Kutless Release date: 2008-06-24

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Former Lonestar Shines a New Light
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Former Lonestar Shines a New Light

NASHVILLE – Sometimes in life when you become too comfortable you become complacent. Things are going well but the challenge is gone or long since forgotten. Rather than coast through life in a haze of contentment you decide a change is in order. A challenge is needed to help you realize your full potential.

This is a spot singer/songwriter Richie McDonald found himself in. The lead vocalist for award winning country group Lonestar, McDonald and his band mates had reached the absolute zenith of success fueled by chart topping hits "Amazed", "I'm Already There", and "Front Porch".

Rather than wallow in contentment McDonald decided to take a risk. 

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Switchfoot Song Featured in New Narnia Film
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Phil Stacey: Idol Contestant Gives Back to God (VIDEO)
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Featured Video -- Phil Stacey: Idol Contestant Gives Back to God

Phil Stacey gained nationwide recognition as a finalist on American Idol in 2007. Now, he's got a new album.

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Natalie Grant is ’Relentless’ in Her Pursuit to Do It All
Current mood: inspired
Category: Music

She’s mom of twin daughters, a multi-Dove award winner and nominee, and is celebrating her first album release in three years. Natalie Grant is wearing many hats these days!

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Currently listening : Relentless By Natalie Grant Release date: 12 February, 2008

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Soul P Tells It Like It Is
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Michael Greene was a drug dealer and downed a lot of marijuana himself. At his worst, he smoked seven or eight blunts a day mostly because it was what people did in his circle.

Now, Michael, a.k.a. Soul P, is a rapper who is inspiring young people with a positive message.

Watch his incredible story!

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New CD Reviews / Avalon is Going on Tour!!!
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New CDs Out This Week

Check out our reviews for these new releases:

- "Where Faith Comes From" by Jared Anderson
- "Lamps" by Esterlyn
- "The Prodigal Comes Home" by Michael English
- "Expect the Impossible" by Stellar Kart

What do we say? (Our Reviews)


Avalon to Launch "We Will Stand Tour"

Award-winning Sparrow Records vocal act Avalon is preparing for the "We Will Stand" tour, its first headlining tour in three years. Joining Avalon are labelmate Daniel Doss Band, Curb Records industry veteran Michael English and emerging Fervent Records female duo CADIA. The tour kicks off on March 27 in Pittsburgh and will visit more than 30 cities through May.

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Currently listening : Expect The Impossible By Stellar Kart Release date: 26 February, 2008

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Hawk Nelson: The Modest Musicians
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Pop-punk band Hawk Nelson can definitely rock. But, the band doesn't give off an "I'm a rock star" vibe. They're just regular guys who like to make music.

Learn more about this popular band's past, present, and future!

Currently listening : Smile, It's the End of the World By Hawk Nelson Release date: 21 August, 2006

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Jeremy Camp: Melissa’s Dying Wish
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Jeremy Camp's success in the music industry was born out of a life filled with personal suffering. It began with his marriage to Melissa, a marriage Jeremy entered into knowing that the woman he loved was dying.

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Currently listening : Beyond Measure By Jeremy Camp Release date: 31 October, 2006

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