This week the Christian Twitterverse saw a flurry of activity surrounding one of the biggest new release Tuesdays in a while, combined with some powerhouse tours and music video releases. Catch up on the buzz below.

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THIS TUESDAY

@group1crew: If u haven't heard our bigger love edition with 6 new tracks is out now on iTunes! Go check it out! Love u all (January 25)

Group 1 Crew, currently out on the road with Winter Jam, re-released their upbeat 2010 album Outta Space Love. The new version contains six new tracks, and can be found here.

@PeterFurler: My good Mate Phil Joel just released a new CD! Check it out! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/playlist/id496952356 (January 25)

Phil Joel, currently also out on WinterJam with fellow former Newsboy Peter Furler, released a diverse collection of songs titled Playlist this week.

@karijobe: This has been such an amazing week… thank you for making #WhereIFindYou so strong… unbelievable!! c.karijobe.com/079 (January 27)

Kari Jobe’s Where I Find You released this week, hitting the iTunes chart hard. Pick up the album here.

@BBABH: The official #FEELTHEPOWER album trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GmQZzLFhCM (January 27)

Tooth & Nail rockers Blessed By A Broken Heart released their album Feel the Power this week. To get a better idea of what the album has in store for you, check out their official album trailer.

@bethelmusic: We just posted Behind The Scenes of 'The Loft Sessions' on YouTube. Retweet to win 1 of 3 free copies of the CD/DVD! tinyurl.com/7hqsbbg (January 27)

Bethel Music (named for the Redding, Calif. church from which they are based) released their latest venture this week. Check Twitter for some chances to take the CD home free.

AT HOME AND ABROAD

@TheRocketSummer: BIGGEST SHOW OF MY LIFE. NEW FREAKIN' ZEALAN' Y'ALL. Speechless... twitpic.com/8cu3i6 (January 27)

Every year, Parachute Music Festival (http://www.parachutefestival.com/) in New Zealand draws quite a crowd and gives artists a chance to share their music with fans on the other end of the world. This year’s line-up included Casting Crowns, Relient K, The Almost, and The Rocket Summer.

@fireflightrock: AMAZING first night of tour with @raptureruckus @corylamb and Devin Williams. Headed to Biloxi now! (January 27)

Fireflight is headlining the Stay Close tour in anticipation of their upcoming release, Now. The strong newer artists opening the night make the tour well worth catching.

@ChadMGraham: Around a year ago today we started our 1st tour ever. Crazy how 1 year later I'm a tour veteran lol (January 28)

Anthem Lights has seen quite a whirlwind year since their run on last Spring’s Rock and Worship Roadshow. You can catch them out on the road over the next few months on Newsboys’ God’s Not Dead tour.

@thewhosoevers: Best skillet show I've ever seen last night! #winterjam2012 yfrog.com/obpq8uvj yfrog.com/kgbqowzj yfrog.com/hsq24xkyj (January 28)

Winter Jam 2012 has been drawing quite a crowd, both of Christian music fans and artists. This week Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf caught the tour and shared some pictures of her experience via The Whosoevers’ (http://thewhosoevers.com/) Twitter.

@AndrewDisciple: We had to turn 1,500 people away last night because the@theroadshow sold out. Make sure you get here early tonight!!! #rwrs (January 28)

The Rock and Worship Roadshow kicked off this week to packed out auditoriums and enthusiastic crowds. If you’re planning on going, be sure to show up early--the line-up is well worth the wait.

STRAIGHT TO VIDEO

@ninelashes: GUYS! YOU CAN WATCH "ANTHEM OF THE LONELY" MUSIC VIDEO RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! GOOOO!!!! TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk3TJszhzfo (January 26)

Hard rock group Nine Lashes released their intense music video for “Anthem of the Lonely,” the lead single from their upcoming album.

@FamilyForce5: Just saw the Paycheck video 4 the 1st time today! We'll let you know when we can put it up!! ##kountrybums #justbluecollar (January 28)

According to previous Twitter posts, the guys in Family Force 5 spent several days without showers in order to get the most authentic vibe possible for their upcoming “Paycheck” video. The result promises to be interesting-- keep watching their Twitter page for updates.

@Manafest: Ok, so wishing I paid more attention in French class, who knew.. ;) Thank God for the back of Cereal boxes! (January 28)

Manafest spent some time in France this week to film an upcoming music video as part of the process of gearing up for the release of his album Fighter. Unfortunately, he fan into a language barrier more than once... but discovered some creative ways to work around it.