It was a week of every day adventures off the road in the Christian music twitterverse, balanced by a healthy dose of news on new tunes and a few unexpected celebrity encounters. Catch up with the latest snippets and snapshots below!
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Let's all wish Mary Burklin congratulations for her soon-coming wedding! We fully expect you to live-tweet the event for all of us. This will be Mary's last Twitter column for a while, so make sure to thank her for all the great commentary over the years!
TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Breathing Space
@relientK: Hey! Our LP, Collapsible Lung is coming out July 2. We hope you like it. - Matt and Matt #CollapsibleLung http://twitpic.com/cr9yqo (May 17)
After nearly 4 years, Relient K will be releasing a new LP of original material this July. The two original members shared the album artwork with eager fans via Twitter.
#2 - Defying Gravity
@marklee3d: If I have a great show tonight, if you notice any kind of extra spark, it's because I borrowed hair product from @coltondixon (May 19)
Third Day and Colton Dixon finished up their 48 city Miracle Tour this week. Mark Lee of Third Day took advantage of the opportunity to use his tour-mate's gravity-defying hair product one last time.
#3 - Typical Trends
@audreyassad: "Ripping Off Mumford" should be the title of like fifty songs I've heard recently. (May 20)
As the saying goes, imitation is the highest form of flattery—even when it comes to the enthusiastic use of banjos?
#4 - Classic Critiques
@jonnydiaz: So, if Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why'd it fall off in the first place? I'm calling shenanigans! (May 20)
Jonny Diaz pointed out this flaw in the classic fairy tale this week.
#5 - Alternate Identities
@superchicktrish: Got a call today from a record label, thought it was odd thy would call me about my new album..they were calling to book me as a stylist. Ha (May 21)
Tricia Brock stays busy, and not just with the approaching release of her next solo project. She's also styling some of the publicity photos you'll be seeing of other artists.
#6 - Backyard Heroics
@AndrewPeterson: Went to check on the baby bluebirds this morning & found a 3 ft. rat snake coiled up in the nest. It burped. Then I killed it with a shovel. (May 21)
Just in case you had any suspicions that life off the road was boring, Andrew Peterson proves otherwise.
#7 - Identity Crisis
@derekwebb: i just realized that i don't get on a plane for an entire month. i'm bracing myself for a full-blown an identity crisis. (May 24)
As a touring musician, nothing is more disorienting than not traveling.
#8 - New Words
@jonsteingard: If you haven't seen our brand new music/lyric video for A Million Miles Away - you need to go check it out! http://youtu.be/jdAyFi4RPlg (May 24)
The Hawk Nelson boys just released a new lyric video for a track from this year's stellar release, Made. Check it out at the link above and leave a comment if you like it!
#9 - Tuning Up
@nicholenordeman: Can't tell you how thrilled I am to join the Creative Trust family of artists. A true honor. @jimhouser @markmattingly @nic4gator. (May 24)
In case there was any debate on the matter, artists Nichole Nordeman is definitely back in the songwriting game. Be watching for some new co-written work from her soon!
#10 - Sidewalk (and Shower) Singer
@swpbenjamin: Anyone else out there a shower singer? Nothing starts a day better than singing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" with that bathroom reverb. #fb (May 25)
Although Benjamin of Sidewalk Prophet's song choice might surprise you, he's probably not alone in this particular habit. Even guitar players need a shot at being the singer sometimes.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Francesca's Favorites
Francesca Battistelli celebrated her birthday this week, complete with a collection of some of her favorite things.
#2 - Modern Day Magellan
Mat Kearney took a shot at playing explorer this week down South.
#3 - Old School
Once upon a time, Switchfoot looked like this... and an old school polaroid camera was there to capture it.
#4 - Instagram Immortalized
@TheRocketSummer: Way too nervous to say hi to The Edge, but took a photo of him like a creep. Just wanted to tell him his music changed my life and his tag was sticking out. #U2 http://instagram.com/p/Zf7rTov6bY/ (May 19)
Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer) spotted the legendary rock guitarist for U2 in the airport this week. He had two very different urgent messages he wanted to deliver, but ended up turning to Instagram to immortalize the moment instead.
#5 - Still Starstruck
Jamie Grace got to attend the filming for an upcoming Gaither project this week, sharing in the process that sometimes even the most gifted artists still get just a little starstruck.
#6 - Last Resort
@disciplerocks: Trent and Josiah's flight was delayed in Baltimore.... So the only way they could make the show in Michigan is to drive 12 hours in a rental car. http://fb.me/2mVWbJjx2 (May 24)
After a collection of travel difficulties, Trent and Josiah of Disciple were willing to take any transportation option possible to get to the rock show on time... even if the only vehicle available was also the least hardcore car possible.
#7 - Words of Wisdom
Robbie Seay got this photoshoot words of wisdom to his phone this week. Maybe he can make smiling cool again?
#8 - Awesome Attire
KJ-52 has been headlining Air1's Club Awesome tour, and as a result he's had a lot of awesomely dressed attendees.
#9 - High Class
Jars Of Clay has been enjoying a taste of the high life in England this week, where they played the annual Big Church Day Out event.
#10 - High Speed Performance
Sam Hancock of Luminate had the opportunity to sing at an unusual event this week, and he was understandably stoked.
