This week as new tours and projects took off, several artists tweeted about ways they have been getting involved worldwide with more than just music. As usual, everyday life provided some excitement as well.
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ON THE CHARTS
@plumb_artist: "Drifting" is top track on iTunes 'New & Noteworthy' for Christian; already top 30 and climbing - thx everyone!! (August 30)
Plumb teamed up with fellow Christian music veteran Dan Haseltine (of Jars of Clay) to create the beautiful collaboration “Drifting,” which released to iTunes this week and saw quite a bit of success on the charts.
@johnmarkmc: a new song wp.me/p1f4x4-9N (August 31)
Worship artist John Mark McMillan has been working on recording some performances of new tunes, and sharing some of the results over twitter. Visit his page for links to more.
@downhere: OK - we'd love your feedback on the new album. Click here to complete a quick poll: bit.ly/nS6Vvn Please RT! (September 1)
Downhere recently released their album “On The Altar of Love,” and they’re curious to know what you think. Check out the poll and share it around.
@shaungroves: Free song (no strings attached) available at thirdworldsymphony.com (September 1)
Artist and poverty awareness advocate Shaun Groves is providing a free song from his latest project on his website. Although there are no strings attached, visiting his site to pick it up does provide a good opportunity to learn about his blog tour and the other work he’s been doing lately.
@Stephanaynay: Studio!!!! Recording a new song today, I'm pumped. @timhohhelping out on quitarzzz lockerz.com/s/135136232 (September 2)
Stephanie Smith is back in the studio, working on some tunes with fellow Christian musician Tim Skipper (of House of Heroes).
@markhallCC: The Well: Why are so many still thirsty? My third book releases September 30. Hope you'll check it out. (September 2)
Mark Hall of Casting Crowns has more than just the release of their upcoming album--Come to the Well--to eagerly anticipate. His new book will be releasing at the end of this month.
GOING GLOBAL
@hillsonglive: you know you're in for a big night when the cyc image says this... pic.twitter.com/3dzcY9D (August 30)
As Hillsong brings their well-known songs to stages worldwide, they definitely have some intense experiences. One European venue seemed to predict it in advance.
@jonsteingard: Today we start the Music with a Mission Tour. Excited 2B on the road with so many friends! Manafest, Superchick, Fireflight, Hyland & more! (September 1)
The Music With a Mission tour (sponsored in part by NRT) kicked off this week, and some of the bands are just as excited as the fans. For more tweets from the tour, search the #mwam hashtag on Twitter.
@joshhavens: Amazing day in Kageyo, a village of resettled refugees. Gods doing amazing things here. #africanewlifeRW #hellosomebody twitpic.com/6emd6q (September 1)
Josh Havens of The Afters had the opportunity to play some songs and see how God is moving in Rwanda. Judging by later tweets, the trip was successful, and Josh arrived safely back in the U.S.
@mikedonehey: Magical time in South Dakota tonight headlining our first festival. Thank you Lifelight. So beautiful. (September 4)
Tenth Avenue North served as the primary headliner for a festival for the first time. The experience was one that they will probably have many opportunities to repeat, judging by how well the evening went.
“ROCKSTAR” LIFE
@jrmeadkutless: "Meet your teacher" night for my soon-to-be Kindergarten(er)...how's that for Rock n' Roll?! (August 31)
The days of heading back to school affect even rock stars.
@jjheller: Nora Grace Heller. 6 lbs 15 oz. 19.25 in. She made her appearance at 8 a.m. sharp! Very punctual. fb.me/AkIcckPZ (September 2)
JJ Heller and her husband Dave welcomed a daughter to their family early Friday morning.
@BartMillard: I thought when football started. Autumn immediately started. Why is it still 164 degrees here? (September 2)
Many artists have been celebrating the return of football, but unfortunately, tweets lamenting the temperatures in the Southern states are still common.
@michaelgungor: This is not a lie.. Lisa and I are about to go to sleep in a houseboat from which we can see the Eiffel Tower. What?!! (September 2)
Michael and Lisa Gungor enjoyed some rather exceptional accommodations.
WITHOUT COMPROMISE
@jonforeman: "don't compromise yourself. you're all you've got." written on the window of my Hollywood hotel... instagr.am/p/Lyf_U/ (August 31)
Sometimes thoughts and inspiration are discovered in the most unexpected places. Jon Foreman shared his latest discovery through Twitter and Instagram.
@derekwebb: you have to really love this job to stick with it. and even then it can be pretty hard on your heart. (September 3)
Working in the Christian music industry is definitely not for the faint of heart. Artists can use all the prayers and support they can get.
