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Tour 2004 Inpop Records announced today that it has finalized a recording agreement with Paul Colman, former frontman and founding member of Dove Award-winning Aussie group Paul Colman Trio (pc3). Colman, who announced plans to lead a solo career earlier this month, has already begun an impressive career as the leader of pc3. The band was named the Gospel Music Association’s New Artist of the Year in 2003 and one of 2002’s Top Ten Breakthrough Artists of the Year by Radio & Records. The group’s debut project, New Map of the World, received a GRAMMY nomination for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album in 2003, along with producing two #1 radio singles and giving the Trio an opening slot on Third Day’s 2002 “Come Together” Tour.
The top
ten best-selling gospel albums of 2003 were:
Sparrow turntable artist DJ
Andy Hunter is featured in this month's issue of Remix
magazine, discussing his use of the Microsoft Windows 5.1
recording technology and how it connected him with hip-hop legend
Grandmaster Flash.
A unique pair, for sure, Hunter is a fresh-faced kid from
the UK while Flash is an elder statesman of rap music that emerged
from NYC in the early 1980s with a dance floor/MTV hit "The
Message." The two met during a DJ summit at the Microsoft
headquarters in Seattle, where Flash heard a 5.1 remix of Hunter's
debut hit, "Go." "I was sitting in this room, unsuspecting of what was
going to take place until he Play on the CD player," Flash
said. "I was like, 'What is this?'" Grandmaster Flash was so enthused by DJ Andy Hunter's track
that he decided to do his own urban remix of the song, featuring
an additional rap from his son, J-Flow. Since then, Flash and
Hunter have demonstrated other high-tech Microsoft recording gear
together at the Digi Lounge in Miami, and they continue to pass
recording tips back and forth to each other from their own home
studios. DJ Andy Hunter, who mixes ultra-creative dance music with
his strong Christian faith, released his debut album, EXODUS, on
Sparrow Records in 2002, and it was soon called "one of the
year's ultimate sensory experiences" by RollingStone.com.
Cuts from the project have been featured on TV's Alias, in theater
previews for The Matrix: Reloaded, and in Xbox and Play Station
games. Hunter is scheduled to release a second album later in 2004. Source: sporknews.com
Industry News 4/21/20044/21/4 Mercy Street Entertainment Group Announces Creation SeriesMercy Street Entertainment Group, in partnership with Doxology Records, announces the launch of its debut concept series, Creation - a collection of albums intended to celebrate our Creator and His creation. Mercy Street’s first installment, Creation: The Story of Life, releases through EMI CMG Distribution June 29. Featuring a cast of acclaimed artists including Larnelle Harris, Cindy Morgan, Greg Long, Allen Asbury, Mark Harris (4HIM), Lisa Bevill, Andy Chrisman (4HIM), Bob Carlisle and Billy Sprague, Creation: The Story of Life comprises nine original songs written by Don Koch, Mark Harris, Dave Clark, Brian White, Cindy Morgan, Larnelle Harris and Billy Sprague 4/2/4 EMI CMG Distribution Sees Growth
Gospel music sales overseas are increasing as
evidenced by the success of EMI CMG Distribution’s top five
international distributors, which experienced combined growth of
more than 22 percent in 2003, according to Rich Peluso, president of
EMI CMG Distribution, a division of EMI Christian Music Group.
Greatly contributing to the growth were CMC of Canada, Kingsway
Communications of UK, Parachute Music of New Zealand, Crossroad of
Australia, and Maranatha of South Africa
Christian Activities
Classifieds Help wanted: Will trade Music Gear, Studio time for odd
jobs, office work in music store. M/W/F 615/242-2907.
VOLUNTEER DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED Looking for volunteers in
Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Georgia, Clarksville, Knoxville, and in
Chattanooga to deliver Christian Activities to local Christian
bookstores. Call 615/662-6212.
OWN YOUR OWN CHRISTIAN BUSINESS! Christian
ActivitiesMagazine is expanding. If you are interested in owning
and publishing Christian Activities Magazine in your state, please
call 615/662-6212, 9AM - 5PM, Monday through Friday. Most areas
now available! E-mail: Christian
Activities.
The 35th Annual GMA Dove Awards, Wednesday, April 28,
2004, Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville, TN -- TICKETS NOW
ON SALE! Don’t miss the BIGGEST NIGHT IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC!
Tickets are now on sale for the 35th Annual GMA Dove Awards. NEW
LOWER PRICES THIS YEAR! Prices start as low as $25. Visit
www.DoveAwards.com to purchase tickets and for the latest updates
or charge by phone at 615-255-9600. Group tickets are $20 each for
groups of 15 or more, PLUS GET 2 FREE TICKETS! For more
information, visit www.DoveAwards.com or call 615-242-0303.
performances and educational seminars geared to radio, retail,
managers/agents/promoters, and industry. GMA Week is a must-attend
event for established professionals and those interested in
launching a career in music. Several valuable GMA Week exhibit
opportunities are still available. Contact Daniel White at the GMA
office for more information -- Phone: 615-277-1380; E-mail: daniel@gospelmusic.org.
Free Contemporary Christian Music www.brianfordmusic.com
IndiePerformer.com - The Innovative Indie Webzine -–
promotes and supports the independent artist community with a
dedicated platform to enable artists to be recognized and to be
heard. We feature enormously talented independent artists,
songwriters and producers who are underexposed, or on private,
hard to find record labels. Additionally, IndiePerformer.com
offers many creative, promotional, and strategic marketing
ideas/opportunities. We invite artists of ALL musical styles and
genres to submit their projects for showcase consideration on
IndiePerformer.com. For additional information please visit:
http://www.IndiePerformer.com/about.php
Vocalists! Need songs? FreshStart Music Publshing has
900 new fresh praise/worship songs available. 615/242-2908.
Attention: Bride & Groom Free Christian Wedding
Music offer # 314 www.brianfordmusic.com
Looking for BandsThe ONE 93.7/94.1 Is looking for
Christian bands to play our ONE Fun Summer events and parking lot
concerts. These are for promotion and community out reach. Please
Contact Jeff Fellers jfellers@salemmusicnetwork.com or send press
kits and demo to The ONE/Salem Music Network, 402 BNA Dr., Suite
400, Nashville, TN 37217.
Soul Narratives by Gregor Southard A journey of faith
and discovery. A connection exists between the spiritual and the
artistic which poets and prophets seem to have understood from the
beginning. Soul Narratives is available at the Ryman Auditorium
Gift Shop & online at Amazon.com. For book signings,
discussions, or readings call 615.481.0766 or email: jayhawkpoet@aol.com
More info at: http://www.christianactivities.com/articles/story.asp?ID=3568
2004 CREATIVE ReSOURCE DIRECTORY ACCEPTING NEW LISTINGS The
SOURCE for Nashville's Christian music and entertainment
industries; 700 listings in 61 categories including: Booking,
Management, Artists, and Producers available at most local
Christian bookstores. Stay on target with changes in Nashville's
Christian music industry. (Also available in ASCII format.) Send
your Christian music related business to P.O. Box 210182,
Nashville, TN 37221-0182.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DIRECTORY lists local ministries
offering aid & assistance to Nashville area. Accepting
listings for 2002-2003 directory. Send info to: P. O. Box 210182,
Nashville, TN 37221.
A TRIBUTE TO MAYBERRY, poetry 100 poems by various
writers across the country celebrating Mayberry and "The Andy
Griffith Show." Find peoms about your favorite Mayberry
characters, episodes and themes. $7.95 plus $1.95 p&h. TN
residents add TN sales tax. Send $9.90 to: Mayberry Poem, PO Box
210182, Nashville, TN 37221-0182. Included your name/address.
Your Own 501(C)(3) Foundation Active in 10 days; $285,
Ministry, philanthropy, family, passionate concerns. Foundations
for Life 615.595.1392.
Teaching English in Asia -- One-year term
teaching/missions opportunity for missions minded Christians to
serve our Lord overseas. Paid teaching positions available in
several Asian countries. Please look for the website at
www.ITPSusa.org for more information.
General Jackson Gospel Brunch - On the third Sunday of
each month the General Jackson comes alive with the uplifting
sounds of Gospel and Christian music. On May 18 the gospel brunch
cruise features music by The Dove Brothers. For tickets call (615)
871-6100. generaljackson.com
What kind of person sponsors a child with Compassion?Michael
W. Smith, Bebo Norman, Phil Keaggy, O.C. Supertones, Rebecca St.
James, Amy Grant, Audio Adrenaline, and many more. For less than a
dollar a day, you can make a powerful difference in the life of a
needy child. Click on the following link to learn more about
sponsoring a child through Compassion. You can view photos of
children who are waiting for a sponsor and begin your sponsorship
today. Compassion
International
AFFORDABLE WEBSITES Need a professional, eye-catching
presence on the web, but think it'd take too much time and/or
money to build and maintain? Contact Lauree
Leyland or call 615-859-5669 for more details about how you
can get you started with your own user-maintainable website.
SPANISH TUTOR-BELLEVUE/BELLE MEADE AREA - Former high
school Spanish teacher offers Spanish tutoring in the evenings.
Call 615/662-4243 after 5pm, 662-6212 work.
TAPE SERIES:Music Business and Law: What Artists and Writers
Must Know - How music artists and writers should approach
their business: forming legal entities (partnerships,
corporations, LLCs), copyright law, trademark law, band name
protection, music business contracts (publishing, administration,
recording, booking agent, management, co-writing, etc.),
interviews with established artists and writers, how to plan
finances (with Dave Ramsey). Includes illustrated booklet. *
Pre-Release price: $74.95 (inc. shipping) Release Date: August 1,
2001. * Post-Release Prices: $99.95 at my conferences and
seminars, $124.95 retail (shipping not included). * Send check,
certified check, or money order payable to: Greg E. Seneff, Music
Business and Law Tapes , 9 Music Square South, #354, Nashville, TN
37203
Music Row: Furnished bedrooms available, house
privileges. $110/wk. 615/242-2908.
I BUY OLD BARBIE DOLLS & COLLECTIONS! If you have
any old Barbie dolls and friends from the 60's or 70's, I want to
buy them! Call 615/662-4243 (home)615/662-6212 (work) for pricing
info or e-mail: BarbieInTN.
Nashville's Largest Used Music/Stereo/Recording
equipment Store. www.MrMarksMusic.com. 615/242-2907.
Place your personal ad here.
Send regards to friends & family with Christian
Activities Personals! Personals are $1 per word, 8 word
minimum. 10 words or more, 90¢ per word.
Classifieds are 75¢ a word and appear on the website as well
as in the print version of Christian Activities Magazine. Job
bank for music and ministry listings 65¢ word. Address all
inquiries to Christian Activities Classifieds, P.O. Box 210182,
Nashville, TN 37221-0182, call 615/662-6212 or send email to Christian
Activities Classifieds. Source: christianactivities.com
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