Christian Music Community Gathers To Create In The Name Of Love: Artists United For Africa

(news courtesy of Sparrow Records)

On January 27, 2004, Sparrow Records will release In The Name Of Love: Artists United for Africa, a benefit album that features the Christian artist community recording hits made popular by the world-renowned rock group U2. This album is the answer to a call for action made by Bono, frontman and lead singer of U2, to awaken the church to the crisis in Africa. The artists include Sixpence None The Richer, Jars of Clay, Nichole Nordeman, Delirious, Audio Adrenaline, tobyMac, Tait, Chris Tomlin, Pillar, Grits Sanctus Real and more. A complete artist and song listing is below.
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DAILY PLANET SINGER INJURED DURING

COVINA, CALIFORNIA - During a concert last week in Covina, California, Daily Planet lead singer Jesse Butterworth suffered a severely broken ankle and leg after jumping off of a platform.  At the end of the infamous ‘80’s medley’, Jesse ended the segment with a toe touch.  On his way down from the toe touch, Jesse’s right leg did not make it all the way down and his ankle and leg shattered into 6 pieces as it crashed into the stage.

After a week in the hospital, Jesse is awaiting surgery at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California.  He is in a great deal of pain and cannot move without the assistance of several people.  His surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th.  During the surgery, the doctor will insert 10 screws and a plate into his tibia, fibula and ankle in order to help his leg and ankle heal correctly.  The recovery process will be a slow one and Jesse will probably need the aid of crutches or a cane for many months to come.  Please keep him, his family and Daily Planet in your prayers as this time is a very trying one.  Because of the injury Daily Planet has had to cancel several dates and are unsure of their immediate future.  Unfortunately, Jesse does not have health insurance and is trying to figure out how to deal with the financial burden of hospital bills, surgery bills, and personal bills without being able to work.

If you would like to contribute to a fund that will help Jesse get back on his feet and making music again, please send your contribution to:  Daily Planet, 304 16th St, Old Hickory, TN, 37138.  All checks should be made out to Jesse Butterworth.  --©2003 CCAUTHORITY.COM BREAKING NEWS 

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Dove Awards 2003 Winners List Reflects Diversity; Nichole Nordeman Garners the Most Awards of the Evening

Compiled by Christa Farris

When it came to this year's Dove Awards, three words could basically sum up the evening's winner's list: diversity and Nichole Nordeman.

Here is this year's list of winners:

Song of the Year “Holy”; Nichole Nordeman

Songwriter of the Year Nichole Nordeman

Male Vocalist of the Year Michael W. Smith

Female Vocalist of the Year Nichole Nordeman

Group of the Year Third Day

Artist of the Year Michael W. Smith

New Artist of the Year Paul Colman Trio

Producer of the Year Brown Bannister

Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song of the Year “All Around The World”; Souljahz

Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year “Breathe Your Name”; Sixpence None The Richer

Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year “Boom”; P.O.D.

Rock Recorded Song of the Year “40 Days”; Third Day;

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year “Holy”; Nichole Nordeman;

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year “Here I Am To Worship”; Tim Hughes;

Urban Recorded Song of the Year “Meditate”; Out of Eden;

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “In The Morning”; Mary Mary;

Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album of the Year The Art Of Translation; GRITS;

Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year The Eleventh Hour; Jars of Clay

Hard Music Album of the Year Fireproof; Pillar

Rock Album of the Year Lift; Audio Adrenaline

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Woven & Spun; Nichole Nordeman;

Urban Album of the Year (Tie) Fault Is History; Souljahz;

This Is Your Life; Out of Eden

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year Higher Ground; Blind Boys of Alabama

Instrumental Album of the Year Hymnsongs; Phil Keaggy

Praise & Worship Album of the Year Worship Again; Michael W. Smith

Special Event Album of the Year City On A Hill-Sing Alleluia

Choral Collection of the Year More Songs For Praise & Worship 2

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Welcome To The Rock 'N' Roll Worship Circus

Short Form Music Video of the Year “Irene”; tobyMac

Long Form Music Video Worship; Michael W. Smith. 

Source:~ CCMmagazine.com