Here's what's happening TODAY in Christian music...
1.
Jon Foreman has been leaking out pieces of each of his "
The Wonderlands" EPs, and this weekend he
released a new song that everyone's really excited about: "June and Johnny," based on the legendary
Johnny Cash and
June Carter-Cash.
2. Two of Christian music's most iconic voices are teaming up.
Nichole Nordeman is featuring
Plumb on a cut from her new record, called "Not To Us."
3.
JJ Heller just released her new record
Sound of a Living Heart, and release day didn't start with big radio interviews or fanfare; it started with JJ walking her daughters to school. And she wouldn't have it any other way.
4. It was a banner week for
Jenny Simmons, who not only had a butterfly land on her hand and hang out for a while, but she also adopted a cat.
5. For his birthday,
Jimmy Needham gave fans a present. He made his newest record,
Vice and Virtue, on sale for $4.99 on August 21st and 22nd.
6. It's been six years, but
Pillar returned last Friday with
One Love Revolution. They're pretty excited about it, and so are their fans.
7.
B. Reith filmed a cover of the hit Walk the Moon song "Shut Up and Dance" in one take, and he even used some fun looping tricks with pedals. You can find it
here.
8. Praise report coming from
About A Mile: Their longtime transportation, known as "Vandisa," kicked the bucket, and God answered their prayers to find a good deal on a van. They have a new one... just in time!
Quotes (3)
1. "The filtering on Facebook drives me bananas. I post about soccer and get more views than in forever. I post about scripture and being a Christian and the views get squished. Not cool!" -
Yancy
2. "What would be a better life for you: If God did everything you asked Him to do? Or if you did everything He asked you to do?" -
Mylon LeFevre
3. "It's easy to let things go when the gospel is your only treasure! When we find contentment in Christ everything pales in comparison." - Rapper
KB
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