As new releases slow down in anticipation of the holidays, ordinary life and touring are still going at their regular breakneck speed for most artists. Catch up on their stories below.
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LOOKING BACK... AND AHEAD
@macpowell: Forgive me for sounding like a commercial but y'all know @thirdday has a Christmas cd, right? Christmas Offerings. Be blessed (December 8)
Although Christmas releases have slowed down with the fast approach of the holiday, there are still plenty of older Christmas releases to be rediscovered and enjoyed.
@itsbrittnicole: So Ive been on tour a lot!!! But I've also been working on my new record! And I've got great news, it's gonna COME OUT in the SPRING! :) (December 11)
Artists are starting to post glimpses of what we can look forward to in the Spring. Britt Nicole is one of the artists anticipating a Spring release.
@nickysixx: you guys hear the brand new kutless single yet? check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BahULUIdf0 (December 11)
Nick DePartee of Kutless reminded fans to check out a preview of their upcoming project, Believer, due out on Feb. 28.
SIGNAGE
@adamagee: Just learnin' in the green room http://instagr.am/p/YdFXJ/
Killing two birds with one stone is always helpful. Stellar Kart’s lead singer spent time chilling in the green room and being educated on geography at the same time.
@jarsofclay: This feels wrong... http://lockerz.com/s/163265714 (December 8)
Sometimes artists run into some interesting signage. Maybe the arrows need rotating...
THE SHOW GOES ON
@Manafest: Columbus Ohio, Best show so far!!! plus my mic was turned on so that helped!! :) i'm in ohio again somewhere tonight.. Merry Christmas!!! (December 9)
Sometimes it’s the little things in life. Manafest is out on the annual Christmas Pageant Tour, hosted by Family Force 5 (also featuring Hawk Nelson this year).
@karijobe: Remember that time the sound went completely out during the first song... Oh wait..that happened tonite... aahhh!!!! (December 10)
Technical difficulties seem to provide instant memorability for any show.
@marcmartel: Finally heading home after one of the craziest weeks of my life. Thanks for all the congrats! (December 10)
The saga of Marc Martel and the Queen tribute band finally reached its conclusion this week as Marc (lead singer for Downhere) was announced the winner of the coveted vocal position. For a thought-provoking take on the story from someone who had a front row seat, check out labelmate Jason Gray’s (@jasongraymusic) blog post
here.
EPIPHANIES
@laurenbarlow: I had a epiphany tonight while I was in the back of a cop car. I never want to get arrested. I was on the fence about it before. Now? No way (December 9)
Though this tweet may be quite a relief to BarlowGirl fans, the real question is how the youngest of the sisters ended up on this particular car trip to begin with.
@markhallCC: I just played the word "phat" in words with friends. I'm really happy for my score but really kinda sad for humanity. (December 11)
If nothing else, the popular Facebook/iPhone/Android game Words with Friends can provide some interesting insight into what is and is not considered to be a valid word, as Casting Crowns’s lead singer discovered.
@Kerrie_Roberts: It's not that I don't sleep...it's just that I don't sleep when "normal" people usually do... (December 11)
Life on the road tends to create some interesting and unusual sleep patterns for artists.
PERFECT TIMING
@mikedonehey: Thank you social media. Now, when I put down my phone and look someone in the eye, it means even more. (December 8)
Tenth Avenue North’s lead singer posted this reminder that sometimes the best way to connect is really to simply put down your phone.
@matthammitt: God's gifts are perfect. Sometimes it feels like He's late on delivering, then once He does, you realize the timing was perfect too. (December 11)
We serve a God who provides what we need, when we need it-- even if it’s not in the way we would expect.
