Michael W Smith into Music Hall of Fame

A new batch of musical figures are set to be inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall Of Fame on 2nd February 2009. The wonderful Acts to be honoured are CCM star Michael W Smith, country music icon Dolly Parton, gospel music's Dr Bobby Jones, Southern gospel producer Lari Goss and veteran gospel quartet The Dixie Hummingbirds.

Paul Colman New Album

Ex Newsboys guitarist Paul Colman has a new album out that Paul says its ‘ The best of Paul Colman album' which will be called HISTORY, the release date is the Jan 27th. The album contains some of the best songs he has ever written as well as a few new songs which he recorded last year. Paul will also release two digital EP's during 2009, the first of which drops the same date as HISTORY on Jan 27 th and is entitled, “If I WAS Jesus”. He will be doing performances throughout America, Canada, Australia and Europe in 2009/10 and these will all be posted regularly in the tour section of his website. Theres will also be a reunion show in April at EASTERFEST in Australia with his band the Paul Colman Trio

The Fray Are Back

The American band The Fray are set to have their self-titled album released on 3rd February. The album will contain 10 tracks and was produced by Mike Flynn and Aaron Johnson, who produced the Denver band's debut album. The first single from the project will be "You Found Me" which is being plugged on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. The album follows the group's 2005 debut, 'How To Save A Life', which was the best-selling digital record since SoundScan began tracking digital albums.

Stuart Pendred On Radio 5

Stuart Pendred will be appearing live on the Eamon Holmes show this Saturday morning (January 10th). He’ll be talking about Benedizioni – his debut solo album; one of the best received hybrid releases of last year. Between 10.30am and 11am Stuart will be telling Eamon about why it is that people seem to love Benedizioni’s fusion of church and classics so much. He’ll be singing the show out too, bringing his usual skills and style to the job.

Stuart’s reasons for recording the album were clear. ‘It has always been a desire of mine to record an album of songs that reflected my personal faith and the way it has shaped my journey through life. The songs on this album, beautifully written by others, have greatly impacted me on that journey. They have encouraged me, challenged me, comforted me, and at various times and in different ways ushered me into the presence of my God – a place of humility, peace, ecstasy, awe, wonder, love and praise.’

Having performed alongside Sting, Lionel Ritchie, Beyonce, Barbara Streisand and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, at the Royal Albert Hall, all over the West End, Twickenham and Stamford Bridge, Stuart’s no stranger to big audiences and decent exposure.
Saturday’s show will be great opportunity to help spread the buzz about this unique project.

Jeremy Camp To Play Festivals In Europe

Jeremy Camp the American pop rocker whose latest album 'Speaking Louder Than Before' is currently America's top Christian music seller, is going to appear in Europe in June. Jeremy Camp will be playing some of Europe's Biggest and Best Music Festivals. Jeremy has been booked to play Frenzy '09 which is held in Edinburgh and Fuel '09 which is held in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Frenzy 09 will be held on the 6th of June 2009.

Watch Everyday Sunday Record

Everyday Sunday are letting fans into there studio sessions via live feed. The Columbus Ohio-based band Everyday Sunday whose last album produced the great track hits "Wake Up! Wake Up!" and "Let's Go Back", are giving ther loycal fans the opportunity to see and hear the band record their fourth studio album. As from the 5th of January the band's myspace features the live video feed. So head on over to there website http://www.everydaysunday.com/ to find out more

New Album for Sanctus Real

After being nominated for a Grammy Award for their 2008 release 'We Need Each Other' Ohio-based rockers Sanctus Real have announced plans to record their follow-up fifth studio album, in Spring 2009. The band have gone on record saying "Our co-headlined tour with Matthew West starts this January, and we're writing for a new record. Hopefully we will be going into the studio sometime this late spring to begin recording." Keep checking back for more news on this album