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WEEKLY NEWS 2006NCM News 168 22nd December 2006Happy Christmas & Blessed New Year! Spread The Gospel in 2007 with NCM! ATTENTION: NCM MEDIA (DJs, JOURNALISTS, etc) & INDUSTRY Tickets are already selling for the special NCM Weekend (in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England where NCM artists, NCM media, agents (and other members of the industry) can meet for music, fellowship, interviews etc., Saturday 3rd March 07 (afternoon and evening) Sunday 4 March 07 (morning & afternoon) NCM Radio Mike awards will be presented by George Hamilton IV (from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry). PURPOSE: • To worship God via NCM Artists • To facilitate contacts between NCM Artists, NCM Media & Industry • To present the ‘NCM RADIO MIKE’ award-certificates It would be wonderful if YOU were there for interviews, exhibition, promotion etc. Space is limited so an early indication of your attendance is advised. Already planning to attend are:- GEORGE HAMILTON IV (USA), LAWSON SPILLER, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE (Holland), ANDY HUMPHRIES, DEBBIE LASSITER (USA), STEVE HUGHES (Ireland), CHRIS MERCER, MICHAEL J. RAMPLIN, JONNY PATTON, MATT McCHLERY, MARTHA DAUGHTREY (USA), MICHELLE HERITAGE, PAUL WHEATER, MARTIN DAWSON, THE ANSELM, BEYOND, MID SOUTH BOYS (USA), JAMES CARELESS, EKIE ETIM & PRAYER FORUM GOSPEL CHOIR, IAN YATES, MICHAEL HARCUS (Orkney Islands), BILL DRAKE (USA), JOHN ALLAM, BROOK TRICKETT, GARY CUNNINGHAM, ANAMCARUS, ALLAN McKINLAY, JAMES JUBE, CALVARY QUARTET (Northern Ireland) etc .... The NCM DAY will be recorded, videoed & edited by producers, JOHN ALLUM ('STARS OF THE FUTURE PRODUCTIONS') for a souvenir DVD, and BROOK TRICKETT (SOUNDTREE STUDIOS) for a souvenir CD Limited space will be available for artists, media & companies to provide EXHIBITIONS. If artists, media & companies would like to attend the event, remember space is limited to only 200 seats (sold on a 'first come, first served basis'). Please see www.newchristianmusic.co.uk (NCM WEEKEND page) for more details. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Attending the NCM WEEKEND (3-4 Mar 07) will be GNBA’s key presenter Brenda Critchley and her husband Phil (production engineer & GNB's senior producer). Brenda plans to record as many interviews as possible, and these, along with a music track from each interviewee, as appropriate, could be used GNBA programme-series Straight Talking and the NCM Radio Show broadcast worldwide. BRYAN CHALKER says that he is grateful to all those radio stations giving exposure to WES DAVIS' great song 'Small Packages'. “I have been extremely encouraged by what the DJs have said and thank them all most sincerely. I have just received the first fully-mixed tracks for my forthcoming 'Legacy' album … I am now just a couple of songs away from completing 'Legacy' and then embark upon my Johnny Cash tribute project.” CMR Nashville Radio have announced their line-up for Christmas and highlights include Sir Cliff Richard chatting to Paul Davis on Christmas Day at Noon, playing some of his favourite songs. Reba McEntire (Christmas Eve at 6pm) and Dolly Parton (4pm Boxing Day) both have special shows and there's a Pat Boone Special also on Boxing Day with Paul Davis at Noon. There will be a show commemorating the 50th Anniversary in the business of both George Hamilton IV and Tony Goodacre with Stuart Cameron (Boxing Day at 2pm) and plenty more. For a full detailed schedule go to www.cmrnashville.net In Liverpool, England (Home of the Beatles), NCM’s Phil Roberts is back on air at Merseyside's KCR FM Radio on 106.7 FM. "The Rocket" is a three-hour show starting at 7pm every Sunday night. North Carolina’s Ken Mann of CAPTAIN’S CREW says the Captain's Crew TV Christmas program is on line. http://www.obxtv.com/links.htm The LUIS PALAU Nashville CityFest will be held at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville on May 19 – 20, 2007. The event is free to the public and comes at the invitation of key business, faith and community leaders. Festivals are family-friendly celebrations featuring live music, action sports, a children’s area and a positive message. www.palau.org). Recent festivals have attracted tens of thousands, including 225,000 in Houston; 200,000 in Minneapolis; 850,000 in Buenos Aires, Argentina; 100,000 in Washington D.C., and 300,000 in Fort Lauderdale. http://www.nashvillecityfest.com/ The Oregon-based Luis Palau has brought the Gospel message to over 21 million people face-to-face in 70 countries. His daily radio broadcasts are heard by tens of millions of listeners on 2100+ radio stations in 42 countries. He is the author of close to 50 books, and his counsel on issues of faith has been shared with political leaders and heads of state around the world. LYNN BECKMAN writes, “This is a most cherished and humbling moment in my life, musical ministry and career, and I am truly grateful. I wish to thank Paul Davis; Laura Ewers; the DJs and media around the world; all my fans and friends; and all persons involved for your kind considerations in my behalf in presenting to me the 2006 NCM RADIO MIKE AWARD, as NCM COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR --USA. I am truly grateful, deeply humbled and very surprised. If I may be permitted, I wish to accept this award in memory of Grand Ole Opry Country Music Legend Mr. BILLY WALKER, his wife Bettie, and his two band members, Danny Patton and Charlie Lilly, dear friends all, who where were tragically killed when their touring van wrecked on May, 21, 2006. Billy and Bettie were very supportive of my music, and I appeared on various shows with Billy and The Tennessee Walker Band on the road and in Nashville. Billy and Bettie were the ones who first introduced me to NCM and made me aware of Mr. Paul Davis and his excellent work in Gospel and country music. It came about when a Gospel song I wrote and Billy recorded, entitled "FOR ME," was released world-wide on NCM. Billy and Bettie told me of their very high regard for Mr. Paul Davis. Again, I offer my most sincere thanks for this award, and I also offer my congratulations and best wishes to all of the other award winners and to NCM for its outstanding outreach in sharing the Word of God in song throughout the world.” From Wales, ROB ASH writes, “Just to say thank NCM for the help with the my song. I really enjoyed the experience … & hope this will be the beginning of a new relationship with NCM and other artists from all walks of life.” ISREAL & NEW BREED gained the most GRAMMY® Award nominations among the Gospel/Christian artists nominated for the 49th Grammy Awards. They join Beyoncé, and Justin Timberlake who also were among the top nominees in their fields. In addition to being nominated in multiple categories, lead vocalist Israel Houghton has been recognised for writing the Best Gospel Song, Artists nominated in the gospel field for the first time this year include Chris Tomlin with two nods, MercyMe, Leeland, Jonny Lang, Red, and Ayeisha Woods. Third Day received its eighth nomination. The 49th Grammy ceremony is set down for 11 February at Staples Centre in LA. Newsboys has made history becoming the first act to play at a publicised “Christian” event in St Petersburg, Russia. Around 1000 youth attended. The band also performed in Finland, Norway, and Denmark on its Go mini tour. Australia will host events billed for mothers, daughters and friends next year. SHE, an acronym for Safe, Healthy and Empowered, will encourage women to “celebrate being God’s gals”. That’s how one of the presenters EVIE Tornquist Karlsson describes it. She is one of three artists from the Christian music community (apart from Hillsong and Sr Janet Mead) to attain more than one gold record in this country. Evie is a mentor to the other presenter putting on SHE, Rebecca St James. 29 January Perth Australia 31 January Geelong Kardinia Heights Centre, Australia 2 February Sydney Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Australia 3 February Brisbane Citipointe Church, Mansfield, Australia From the Ozarks in Arkansas, CAPTAIN T (Tom Hunnicutt) congratulates NCM “for the outstanding job you all are doing to promote various forms of Christian music in a meaningful way. Christian listeners are truly blessed, as each artistes touches someone’s heart in a special way. As I move into the New Year I plan to continue to promote my music that is spiritual and Christ- inspired with NCM. Receiving the NCM Mike Award for my folk music endeavors came at a unique time…. On Nov 28, I was interviewed by Arkansas State University and a copy of that NCM Award has been placed into the Arkansas Folklore Archives along with most of my music. …I am a retired Marine following the same footsteps that took me into war and a life of adventure most people only dream about. Today I can reflect on that life and give to others joy and hope through my music…and that is the greatest award. Singing for homeless folks, the senior citizens that no one has time for, to those locked away in prison and singing to young folks about my home state while infusing special messages from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to enhance their young lives. We all are doing this in various ways and there is nothing wrong with that… Play on! God bless all of you.” Now available to radio stations worldwide for only £25 per year (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) is the unlimited use of the NCM Radio Show produced by GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION. Also featured are special interview & music shows with celebrities such as PAT BOONE, SIR CLIFF RICHARD, DON FRANCISCO, LUIS PALAU, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA, HELEN SHAPIRO, MORRIS CHAPMAN, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE, PAUL OVERSTREET, JIMMY SNOW, PETER HONOUR etc. Also available for unlimited Christmas broadcasting are:- 2 hour Christmas show with PAT BOONE/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with WES DAVIS/Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with PAUL DAVIS (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with ANDY HUMPHRIES (DJ) Coming up for Easter is a 3 hour radio show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD and Paul Davis (DJ). Look out for GEORGE HAMILTON IV from Nashville as he heads back to the UK for the following church bookings. S 3 March 2007 NCM WEEKEND/Leighton Buzzard, England enq@newmusicenterprises.com Sat 24 March. Waid Centre, St Andrews Rd, Anstruther, Fife, Scotland elma@georgeiv.net T 15 MAY 2007 Sean Cresswell/Sedbergh, Cumbria, England sean.cresswell@yahoo.co.uk W 16 John Bryce/Huddersfield, England webmaster@primrosehillbaptist.org.uk T 17 Mike Houldershaw /Boston, England sheafHF@aol.com 18-20 Paul Wheater/ Gospel Music Convention, Whitby bylands-24@lineone.net M 21 Des Morton/Keynsham, England desmorton@talktalk.net T 22 Andy Paget/Bristol, England Paget/Bristol andyp@bcisgnet.co.uk W 23 John Aston /Wimbourne, England peter@peter-aston.co.uk T 24 Gwen Wills /Essex, England Gwen Wills /Essex gwen.wills@ntlworld.com 25-27 FRANCE M 28 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) T 29 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) W 30 Peter Halden / Suffolk, England phalden@btinternet.com T 31 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) F 1 JUNE 2007 Peter Halden/Gloucester peter_halden@eigmail.com 30 JUNE 2007 With CLINT MILLER /Bob Searle/North Wales mail@oasisdwygyfylchi.freeserve.co.uk 1 JULY 2007 With CLINT MILLER /Paul Davis/Leighton Buzzard, enq@newmusicenterprises.com 2 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 3 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 4 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 5 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 6-8 AMERICANA FESTIVAL, / With CLINT MILLER Don't miss the opportunity to book George & Clint!! enq@newmusicenterprises.com A quick note to DJs about filling in the NCM Reaction Sheets… Please make sure you include your name and details (radio station, publications, countries broadcast-to, etc) on the form so we can pass your comments on to artists – it makes such a difference to the artists to hear what you think of their work. Also make sure you fill in a score for each song regardless of genre – use your professional judgement rather than personal genre preferences. Failure to return the sheets for 3 months in succession will mean a DJ will be deleted from the circulation list Look out for CLINT MILLER from San Diego as he heads to the UK. He is looking for the following club and church bookings in late June and early July. If interested, don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com Jonathan Brown says, “SWITCHFOOT confirmed their first European headline tour: Thursday 1st Feb 2007 Gruenspan Grosse Freiheit 58; 22767 Hamburg, Germany Web: www.gruenspan.de Friday 2nd Feb 2007 Silkeborg Musikhus, Papirfabrikken 80, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark Tel no.: +45 60 660 550 or info@aheadtickets.dk www.aheadtickets.dk and www.silkeborg-musikhus.dk Sunday 4th Feb 07 Batschkapp, Maybachstr. 24, 60433 Frankfurt/Main , Germany Tel no: +49 7071 770883 or info@sound-n-scripture.de http://www.batschkapp.de/ Tuesday 6th Feb 2007 Venue: London Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd's Bush Green, London, UK Tel no.: +44 (0) 870 771 2000. www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk and www.puratickets.com Wednesday 7th Feb 2007 The Brangwyn Hall, Guild Hall, Swansea, SA1 4PE UK Tel no.: 01792 459555 and in2Surf Surf Shop www.event53.co.uk Thursday 8th Feb 2007 Venue: Perth Concert Hall, 185 High Street, Perth , Tel no.: 08708 748 748 www.horsecross.co.uk and www.frenzyfrenzy.com Friday 9th Feb 2007 Abundant Life Centre, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ UK 01274 307233 www.alm.org.uk and www.puratickets.com Saturday 10th Feb 07 The Riverside Centre, Riverside Crt, Riverside Rd, Pride Park, Derby UK 01332 332044 www.emcf.net and www.puratickets.com Paul Severn (paul.severn@authenticmedia.co.uk ) reports, “Abundant Life Church’s youth band, RPM, and Canadian rockers DOWNHERE UK Tour. Belfast Monday 26th Feb 2007 Belfast Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim BT2 7FF Portsmouth Tuesday 27th Feb 2007 The Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3ST Dartford Wednesday 28th Feb 2007 One with Grace Church, OWG Centre, Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 1PB Kilsyth Thursday 1st March 2007 Kilsyth Church of God, ParkBurn Road, Kilsyth G65 9DG Scotland Newton Aycliffe Friday 2nd March 2007 Woodham CLC, - Christian Life Centre, 4 Village Close, Woodham Village, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 Bradford Saturday 3rd March 2007 Abundant Life Church, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ Any NCM artistes currently looking for new material for a Gospel album or single may be interested in a conversation that Paul Davis had recently with Scottish song -writer Alex Birnie. Alex tells me that although he has been very busy writing for artistes such as Jimmy Scott, Audrey Kelly, Tom Laverty, Scout Finch and various others, he still has a huge pile of new songs which may be of interest to other artistes who are looking for new material to record on future NCM releases .Over the last year or so 5 of Alex songs have been in the top 6 of the NCM Country Gospel Charts . Says Alex ‘ Back in February this year both Jimmy Scott and Audrey Kelly were in the top 6 in the same week , and I was rather pleased with that’. Anyone interested can get in touch through New Christian Music or direct with Alex at his e-mail address ajbirnie31@aol.com Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 278 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sun 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(UK time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sun 9- 11 pm & Wed 12.30-2.30 pm (UK time) Revival FM 100.8 in west-central Scotland and online at http://revival.fm (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) And Finally… From Nashville, Marty Martel sent us this: IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry's." But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it .. .live it and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff!!! Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you have a wonderful day. NCM News 167 15th December 2006 As delighted grandparents, Hazel & Paul Davis are pleased to announce that their newest grandson DANIEL JAMES EWERS was born to their daughter Laura & her husband Paul Ewers on Monday 11 December at 4.20am weighing six and a half pounds. Both mother and baby are doing well. Praise the Lord! From Norway, KARIN WRIGHT says, “I’ve framed my NCM Radio Mike Award certificate and it’s on the wall. I'm very pleased with the work NCM do and all the reactions from all the DJ's and journalists is ab fab.” From Eastbourne, England - Lucy Paculabo Mhondera writes, “Survivor Records was started ten years ago in response to a move of God amongst youth in the UK. Thousands began gathering together in worship and many new songs flowed out as the Holy Spirit inspired a new wave of creativity. No one knew then that these songs would be sung right across the globe. They became anthems of a movement - the soundtrack of a generation seeking to express their love for Jesus. As a record label, we’ve sought to ride this wave, identifying new and fresh worship music and making it available all around the world. Over the years we’ve had the privilege of releasing to you songs and sounds from the likes of Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, Soul Survivor, Delirious?, Tree63, Newday, Paul Oakley, Martyn Layzell, yfriday and onehundredhours - plus many other worship leaders and gatherings. And the wave just keeps on growing. Our ‘Emerge’ series ensures the continual introduction of new worship leaders and last year we entered a distribution partnership with Sixsteps Records - bringing the likes of Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Charlie Hall and the Passion College movement into our family too. This year we celebrate ten years of Survivor Records with a special double CD containing Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, onehundredhours, David Gate, Johnny Parks, Brenton Brown, Martyn Layzell, Nick Herbert, Vicky Beeching, Tree63, yfriday, Simon Brading, Lex Buckley, Paul Oakley, Hillsong United & Soul Survivor. We thank God for all He’s done and are grateful for your support.” Jim Schweiger (Mindy’s Dad) writes from Virginia, “Thank you so much for keeping us abreast of your NCM charts and feedback from stations. It is truly an encouragement for MINDY and this family. MINDY is continuing in her recovery, believing God for her miracle of healing - to walk, sing, and be back on the Ministry road. Her back surgeries have healed nicely. The paralysis in her face and left arm have gone from her. The many other injuries to ribs, lung, head have healed over, leaving only some exercising to be done in upper body. She continues to take daily physical therapy. Although Mindy has no functional use from her waist through her toes, her muscles have miraculously stayed in tone, and not atrophied. She does have sporadic pain in the paralyzed areas, which is a good and bad scenario. She has done a few speaking engagements, and even a bit of singing, to continue the ministry God has entrusted to her. You (NCM) have been instrumental in providing encouragement; and the emails that are sent from several stations to MNSchweiger@AOL.com and JSchwei924@aol.com have been a huge pick-me-up for all of us. GOD CAN, AND WILL DO IT!!! “ From Texas, GENE & LAVADA write, “We’ve had a very busy year this year!! 2006 has taken us on a month-long tour up through New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Oregon!! The Lord blessed us with so many opportunities to share the Good News of Salvation in Jesus Christ and we made so many new friends along the way! God is good! He gave us the opportunity to go to Nashville last May and record our third album project. We call it, “At the Speed of Love.” We just want to encourage you in your own life...if you are having difficulties and struggles...stop and take some time to open up the Bible and study His Word … truly His love letter to us. “ YARDEN and MATT MCCHLERY are playing live in Wisbech, England on Saturday 13, January 2007. http://www.mattmcchlery.com/ Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 275 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sundays 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(UK time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sundays at 9- 11 pm & Wednesdays 12.30-2.30 pm (UK time) (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) Jonathan Brown (jb@fiercedistribution.com ) tells us, “If it was a frenzy in 2005 when the one-day Scottish festival burst into life, then 2006's outing was even more pumped with adrenaline. What, then, of Frenzy 2007? How much bolder can it get on Saturday 9th June? First up, the line-up; NEWSBOYS headline with CHRIS TOMLIN, CASTING CROWNS, STARFIELD, LEELAND, ALL STAR UNITED and ANDY HUNTER all confirmed so far. Just like the previous two years Frenzy will deliver a potent blend of faith and a festival atmosphere. The message will be clear and the music on fire as thousands gather from all over the country and mainland Europe to capture the moment. Tickets to the event at Edinburgh's Highland Hall are already on sale, www.puratickets.co.uk , www.seetickets.com or www.frenzyfrenzy.com and by calling 08708 748 748. Now available to radio stations worldwide for only £25 per year (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) is the unlimited use of the NCM Radio Show produced by GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION. Also featured are special interview & music shows with celebrities such as PAT BOONE, SIR CLIFF RICHARD, DON FRANCISCO, LUIS PALAU, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA, HELEN SHAPIRO, MORRIS CHAPMAN, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE, PAUL OVERSTREET, JIMMY SNOW, PETER HONOUR etc. Also available for unlimited Christmas broadcasting are:- 2 hour Christmas show with PAT BOONE/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with WES DAVIS/Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with PAUL DAVIS (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with ANDY HUMPHRIES (DJ) Coming up for Easter is a 3 hour radio show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD and Paul Davis (DJ). Look out for GEORGE HAMILTON IV from Nashville as he heads back to the UK for the following church bookings. S 3 March 2007 NCM WEEKEND/Leighton Buzzard, England enq@newmusicenterprises.com Sat 24 March. Waid Centre, St Andrews Rd, Anstruther, Fife, Scotland elma@georgeiv.net T 15 MAY 2007 Sean Cresswell/Sedbergh, Cumbria, England sean.cresswell@yahoo.co.uk W 16 MAY 2007 John Bryce/Huddersfield, England webmaster@primrosehillbaptist.org.uk T 17 MAY 2007 Mike Houldershaw /Boston, England sheafHF@aol.com 18-20 MAY 2007 Paul Wheater/ Gospel Music Convention, Whitby bylands-24@lineone.net M 21 MAY 2007 Des Morton/Keynsham, England desmorton@talktalk.net T 22 MAY 2007 Andy Paget/Bristol, England Paget/Bristol andyp@bcisgnet.co.uk W 23 MAY 2007 John Aston /Wimbourne, England peter@peter-aston.co.uk T 24 MAY 2007 Gwen Wills /Essex, England Gwen Wills /Essex gwen.wills@ntlworld.com 25-27 MAY 2007 FRANCE M 28 MAY 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) T 29 MAY 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) W 30 MAY 2007 Peter Halden / Suffolk, England phalden@btinternet.com T 31 MAY 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) F 1 JUNE 2007 Peter Halden/Gloucester peter_halden@eigmail.com 30 JUNE 2007 With CLINT MILLER /Bob Searle/North Wales mail@oasisdwygyfylchi.freeserve.co.uk 1 JULY 2007 With CLINT MILLER /Paul Davis/Leighton Buzzard, enq@newmusicenterprises.com 2 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 3 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 4 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 5 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 6-8 AMERICANA FESTIVAL, / With CLINT MILLER Don't miss the opportunity to book George & Clint!! enq@newmusicenterprises.com Look out for CLINT MILLER from San Diego as he heads to the UK. He is looking for the following club and church bookings in late June and early July. If interested, don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com “In Christ Alone” is a new, original recording featuring ten of Keith Getty's best-known hymns, all sung for the first time by his wife KRISTYN GETTY. Over the past six years Keith, with Stuart Townend, has written modern hymns sung around the world, including “In Christ Alone” and “The Power of the Cross”. His hymn writing with Kristyn Getty, his wife, includes “Higher Throne” and the newly-penned “Hear the Call of the Kingdom”. Jonathan Brown says, “SWITCHFOOT come from San Diego & 'Oh! Gravity' is the first new studio collection since the group's Nothing Is Sound entered the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart at #3 in September 2005. Switchfoot have just confirmed their first European headline tour: Thursday 1st Feb 2007 Gruenspan Grosse Freiheit 58; 22767 Hamburg, Germany Web: www.gruenspan.de Friday 2nd Feb 2007 Silkeborg Musikhus, Papirfabrikken 80, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark Tel no.: +45 60 660 550 or info@aheadtickets.dk www.aheadtickets.dk and www.silkeborg-musikhus.dk Sunday 4th Feb 07 Batschkapp, Maybachstr. 24, 60433 Frankfurt/Main , Germany Tel no: +49 7071 770883 or info@sound-n-scripture.de http://www.batschkapp.de/ Tuesday 6th Feb 2007 Venue: London Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd's Bush Green, London, UK Tel no.: +44 (0) 870 771 2000. www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk and www.puratickets.com Wednesday 7th Feb 2007 The Brangwyn Hall, Guild Hall, Swansea, SA1 4PE UK Tel no.: 01792 459555 and in2Surf Surf Shop www.event53.co.uk Thursday 8th Feb 2007 Venue: Perth Concert Hall, 185 High Street, Perth , UK Tel no.: 08708 748 748 www.horsecross.co.uk and www.frenzyfrenzy.com Friday 9th Feb 2007 Abundant Life Centre, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ UK 01274 307233 www.alm.org.uk and www.puratickets.com Saturday 10th Feb 07 The Riverside Centre, Riverside Crt, Riverside Rd, Pride Park, Derby UK 01332 332044 www.emcf.net and www.puratickets.com Paul Severn (paul.severn@authenticmedia.co.uk ) reports, “Abundant Life Church’s youth band, RPM, and Canadian rockers DOWNHERE have announced a joint UK tour in February 2007. Belfast Monday 26th Feb 2007 Belfast Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim BT2 7FF Portsmouth Tuesday 27th Feb 2007 The Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3ST Dartford Wednesday 28th Feb 2007 One with Grace Church, OWG Centre, Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 1PB Kilsyth Thursday 1st March 2007 Kilsyth Church of God, ParkBurn Road, Kilsyth G65 9DG Scotland Newton Aycliffe Friday 2nd March 2007 Woodham CLC, - Christian Life Centre, 4 Village Close, Woodham Village, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 Bradford Saturday 3rd March 2007 Abundant Life Church, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ Congratulations to NCM’s TOMMY TRUESDALE who celebrates 25 years on air at West Sound Radio in Ayr, Scotland presenting his show. From Oklahoma, SHANE TECZA says that he wants to thank everyone at NCM and all the DJ's who have played Shane's music this last year. “Each day we pray that someone will be touched and ministered to through the words of my songs. Thanks again NCM, you are doing a wonderful job and we look forward to working with you in 2007.” Grammy Awards Show will be held Feb. 11, 2007 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Carrie Underwood, who parlayed her American Idol victory in 2005 into a blockbuster debut album, . Her hit single "Jesus, Take the Wheel" -- written by Nashville songwriters Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson -- is up for an all-genre song of the year award. Gospel nominees include Kirk Franklin, MercyMe, Third Day, Alan Jackson (for his Precious Memories album) and the Gaither Vocal Band. Any NCM artistes currently looking for new material for a Gospel album or single may be interested in a conversation that Paul Davis had recently with Scottish song -writer Alex Birnie. Alex tells me that although he has been very busy writing for artistes such as Jimmy Scott, Audrey Kelly, Tom Laverty, Scout Finch and various others, he still has a huge pile of new songs which may be of interest to other artistes who are looking for new material to record on future NCM releases .Over the last year or so 5 of Alex songs have been in the top 6 of the NCM Country Gospel Charts . Says Alex ‘ Back in February this year both Jimmy Scott and Audrey Kelly were in the top 6 in the same week , and I was rather pleased with that’. Anyone interested can get in touch through New Christian Music or direct with Alex at his e-mail address ajbirnie31@aol.com In an open letter to friends and fans… SHERI EASTER wrote – “It is with a heavy heart I write these words to all of you who have supported my mama, Polly, and The Lewis Family for many years. A few days ago, Mama was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, plus Lewy body dementia. While Parkinson's typically affects motor skills, over 50% of Parkinson's patients develop Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), which is a Lewy body dementia that affects cognitive skills by disrupting perception, thinking, and behaviour. By the symptoms Mama is experiencing, we are told that she is in the very early stages. She has begun medication and we are hopeful because of the early diagnosis. It is important to Mama that all of you know so that your prayers would be with her in the years ahead as she continues travelling. I'm certain that all of you who have ever met her are fully aware of why her grandfather called her "Sunshine". If you were fortunate enough to meet her, you also know that she never forgot a face or a name. While everything inside me wants to scream out that life isn't fair, I am quietly stilled by the message that each of our families has sung about through the years. God is faithful and is an ever present help in our time of need. Mama is committed to the music and to the fans, just as her Daddy, Mama and brother were committed for so many years. She plans to continue her regular touring schedule of 100,000 miles annually for as many years as God allows and is looking forward to seeing each of you through her travels. Please pray for Mama. We love and deeply appreciate all of you for your concern and continued prayers.” www.thelewisfamilymusic.com Progressive rock band LEELAND collected its first GRAMMY nomination recently in the category of Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for their debut, Sound of Melodies, at a press conference in Hollywood. Brothers Leeland and Jack Mooring, of Leeland, weigh in with their thoughts on the nomination, “We are overcome with thankfulness and joy about this. God continues to amaze us everyday. Our family is doing back-flips right now, and so are we. Thanks to everyone who have supported us, and whether or not we win, it’s a humbling place to be. Praise the Lord!” The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on “GRAMMY Sunday,” Feb. 11, 2007, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Australia’s REBECCA ST JAMES is returning to the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on Friday, 2 February, 2007.The women’s only event, entitled SHE (Safe, Healthy, Empowered), unites Rebecca with her mentor EVIE TORNQUIST for a unique night of music and girl-talk. SHE is an event for “girls” of EVERY age – whether you’re 8 or 80 – to join in and celebrate the beauty of womanhood in every season, and finding freedom in becoming the kind of woman you’re intended to be. Rebecca explains, “We have seen a real hunger from women of all ages for encouragement and this is what we pray the SHE tour is. There’s something very beautiful about seeing mothers and daughters coming together and enjoying each other – and all receiving something from the night.” Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 275 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sundays 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(UK time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sundays at 9- 11 pm & Wednesdays 12.30-2.30 pm (UK time) and Revival FM 100.8 in west-central Scotland and online at http://revival.fm (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) KAREN LAFFERTY (Musicians For Missions Int'l) writes from Arizona, USA. “Just got the NCM Radio Mike award certificate in the mail … thanks for the honour. I am just finishing up my new worship CD with Jonathan David Brown (my producer from Maranatha Music days). It will be called "Singin' My Heart Out" and should be released about March 1, 2007. We are featuring a new updated version of "Seek Ye First" as well as two more of my own songs. The rest are songs by some of the international musicians that are part of our Musicians For Missions International Network. I would like to put one of my songs on one of your NCM CDs in April.” www.MusiciansforMissions.com From deep in the heart of Texas, BARRY BYNUM of WEAR THAT SHOE says, “Thanks so very much for the Certificate of the NCM Mike Award. Here's a quote from music business pro - Tommy Foote (tour manager for George Strait) "I recently had a chance to hear a CD by a new band called Wear That Shoe. This is more than music with a message. I found it to be a delightful blend of musical styles, something for everyone. The energy and effort is apparent from the very first cut to the last. I would recommend the CD and look forward to hearing Wear That Shoe live!"” STOP PRESS – ATTENTION NCM MEDIA (DJs, JOURNALISTS, etc) & INDUSTRY A special NCM Weekend (in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England / afternoon and evening of Saturday (3rd March 07) & Sunday morning & afternoon (4 March 07) is planned where NCM artists, NCM media, agents (and other members of the industry) can meet for music, fellowship, interviews etc., and awards will be presented by George Hamilton IV. PURPOSE: • To worship God via NCM Artists • To facilitate contacts between NCM Artists, NCM Media & Industry • To present the ‘NCM RADIO MIKE’ award-certificates It would be wonderful if YOU were there for interviews, exhibition, promotion etc. Space is limited so an early indication of your attendance is advised. Already planning to attend are GEORGE HAMILTON IV (USA), LAWSON SPILLER, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE (Holland), ANDY HUMPHRIES, DEBBIE LASSITER (USA), STEVE HUGHES (Ireland), CHRIS MERCER, MICHAEL J. RAMPLIN, JONNY PATTON, MATT McCHLERY, MARTHA DAUGHTREY (USA), MICHELLE HERITAGE, PAUL WHEATER, MARTIN DAWSON, THE ANSELM, BEYOND, MID SOUTH BOYS (USA), JAMES CARELESS, EKIE ETIM & PRAYER FORUM GOSPEL CHOIR, IAN YATES, MICHAEL HARCUS (Orkney Islands), BILL DRAKE (USA), JOHN ALLAM, BROOK TRICKETT, GARY CUNNINGHAM, ANAMCARUS, ALLAN McKINLAY, JAMES JUBE, CALVARY QUARTET (Northern Ireland) etc .... The NCM DAY will be recorded, videoed & edited by producers, JOHN ALLUM ('STARS OF THE FUTURE PRODUCTIONS') for a souvenir DVD, and BROOK TRICKETT (SOUNDTREE STUDIOS) for a souvenir CD Limited space will be available for artists, media & companies to provide EXHIBITIONS. If artists, media & companies would like to attend the event, remember space is limited to only 200 seats (sold on a 'first come, first served basis'). Please see www.newchristianmusic.co.uk (NCM WEEKEND page) for more details. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! And Finally… Sad suppression of religion? Submitted by STAN LAUNDON (ex-BBC Broadcaster) Spain. 'Twas the month before Christmas When all through our land, Not a Christian was praying Nor taking a stand. See the PC Police had taken away, The reason for Christmas No one could say. The children were told by their schools not to sing, About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things. It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say December 25th is just a "Holiday". Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it! CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod Something was changing, something quite odd! Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda. As Targets were hanging their trees upside down At Lowe's the word Christmas,was no where to be found. At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears You won't hear the word Christmas It won't touch your ears. Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty Are words that were used to intimidate me. Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton! At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter. And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded The reason for the season, stopped before it started. So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree" Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me. Choose your words carefully, choose what you say Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday! NCM News 166 8th December 2006 YARDEN and MATT MCCHLERY are playing live in Wisbech, England on Saturday 13, January 2007. http://www.mattmcchlery.com/ Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 275 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sundays 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(UK time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sundays at 9- 11 pm & Wednesdays 12.30-2.30 pm (UK time) and Revival FM 100.8 in west-central Scotland and online at http://revival.fm (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) From Nashville, JERRY ARHELGER writes, "I pray the special blessings of the Lord upon NCM. I hope to make a short trip in the Spring/Summer 2007 to England for a 10-14 day visit. I will also be doing a tour in Nov-Dec with Cozy Dixon. ... The ministry has been busy and is going great. Thanks for the support and blessing that NCM have always been in my life. In the Lord's Love and Grace." jerry@amworks.org JONATHAN BROWN tells us, “If it was a frenzy in 2005 when the one-day Scottish festival burst into life, then 2006's outing was even more pumped with adrenaline. What, then, of Frenzy 2007? How much bolder can it get on Saturday 9th June? First up, the line-up; NEWSBOYS headline with CHRIS TOMLIN, CASTING CROWNS, STARFIELD, LEELAND, ALL STAR UNITED and ANDY HUNTER all confirmed so far. Just like the previous two years Frenzy will deliver a potent blend of faith and a festival atmosphere. The message will be clear and the music on fire as thousands gather from all over the country and mainland Europe to capture the moment. Tickets to the event at Edinburgh's Highland Hall are already on sale, www.puratickets.co.uk , www.seetickets.com or www.frenzyfrenzy.com and by calling 08708 748 748. VINCE GILL'S four-disc set, ‘These Days’, has been certified gold for shipments of 500,000 copies. Each of the four discs counts toward the 500,000 mark. So far, the set has sold more than 101,000 copies since its release in October. "It feels great to have something I worked on so hard to be embraced like it has been," Gill said. He concludes his 2006 tour in Las Vegas and will announce 2007 tour dates soon. Now available to radio stations worldwide for only £25 per year (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) is the unlimited use of the NCM Radio Show produced by GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION. Also featured are special interview & music shows with celebrities such as PAT BOONE, SIR CLIFF RICHARD, DON FRANCISCO, LUIS PALAU, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA, HELEN SHAPIRO, MORRIS CHAPMAN, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE, PAUL OVERSTREET, JIMMY SNOW, PETER HONOUR etc. Also available for unlimited Christmas broadcasting are:- 2 hour Christmas show with PAT BOONE/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with WES DAVIS/Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with PAUL DAVIS (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with ANDY HUMPHRIES (DJ) Coming up for Easter is a 3 hour radio show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD and Paul Davis (DJ). Look out for GEORGE HAMILTON IV from Nashville as he heads back to the UK for the following church bookings. S 3 March 2007 NCM WEEKEND/Leighton Buzzard, England T 15 MAY 2007 Sean Cresswell/Sedbergh, Cumbria, England sean.cresswell@yahoo.co.uk W 16 MAY 2007 John Bryce/Huddersfield, England webmaster@primrosehillbaptist.org.uk T 17 MAY 2007 Mike Houldershaw /Boston, England sheafHF@aol.com 18-20 MAY 2007 Paul Wheater/ Gospel Music Convention, Whitby bylands-24@lineone.net M 21 MAY 2007 Des Morton/Keynsham, England desmorton@talktalk.net T 22 MAY 2007 Andy Paget/Bristol, England Paget/Bristol andyp@bcisgnet.co.uk W 23 MAY 2007 John Aston/Martin Oliver/Wimbourne, England martin.oliver4@btinternet.com T 24 MAY 2007 Gwen Wills /Essex, England Gwen Wills /Essex gwen.wills@ntlworld.com 25-27 MAY 2007 FRANCE M 28 MAY 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) T 29 MAY 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) W 30 MAY 2007 Peter Halden / Suffolk, England phalden@btinternet.com T 31 MAY 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) F 1 JUNE 2007 Available (enq@newmusicenterprises.com) 30 JUNE 2007 With CLINT MILLER /Bob Searle/North Wales mail@oasisdwygyfylchi.freeserve.co.uk 1 JULY 2007 With CLINT MILLER /Paul Davis/Leighton Buzzard, 2 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 3 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 4 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 5 Available With CLINT MILLER enq@newmusicenterprises.com 6-8 AMERICANA FESTIVAL, / With CLINT MILLER Don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com A quick note to DJs about filling in the NCM Reaction Sheets… Please make sure you include your name and details (radio station, publications, countries broadcast-to, etc) on the form so we can pass your comments on to artists – it makes such a difference to the artists to hear what you think of their work. Also make sure you fill in a score for each song regardless of genre – use your professional judgement rather than personal genre preferences. Failure to return the sheets for 3 months in succession will mean a DJ will be deleted from the circulation list Look out for CLINT MILLER from San Diego as he heads to the UK. He is looking for the following club and church bookings in late June and early July. If interested, don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com ‘In Christ Alone’ is a new, original recording featuring ten of KEITH GETTY'S best-known hymns, all sung for the first time by his wife KRISTYN GETTY. Over the past six years Keith, with STUART TOWNEND, has written modern hymns sung around the world, including ‘In Christ Alone’ and ‘The Power of the Cross’. His hymn writing with Kristyn Getty, his wife, includes ‘Higher Throne’ and the newly-penned ‘Hear the Call of the Kingdom’. JONATHAN BROWN says, “SWITCHFOOT come from San Diego, make what are arguably the best albums that migrate effortlessly from the Christian scene and you know that this, their latest album's going to be huge. Switchfoot's 'Oh! Gravity' is everything it ought to be, nothing that shouldn't and a little bit more than all the rumours suggested it would be. In other words, it's profoundly good. With typical downbeat style that stems from a genuine humility, Jon Foreman describes his feelings for this, their sixth studio album: "We wanted to make a record that was honest. A record that didn't trip on itself. A record that represented everything that we first fell in love with about music. We tried to forget about theory and pitch and timing and focus on feeling. As a result, I think that Oh! Gravity is the most honest thing we've ever done." 'Oh! Gravity' is the first new studio collection from Switchfoot since the group's ‘Nothing Is Sound’ entered the BILLBOARD Top 200 best-selling albums chart at #3 in September 2005. (The group's major label debut, the double-platinum smash The Beautiful Letdown, peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 in June 2004, more than a year after its release.) 'Oh! Gravity' is produced by TIM PALMER (U2, TEARS FOR FEARS, TIN MACHINE, JAMES) and Switchfoot. The album is executive produced by GRAMMY-winning Producer of the Year Steve Lillywhite, who also helmed the track, "Awakening," with additional production by Tim Palmer and Switchfoot. To top this all off and support their new release Switchfoot have just confirmed their first European headline tour: 1st Feb 2007 Gruenspan Grosse Freiheit 58; 22767 Hamburg, Germany Web: www.gruenspan.de 2nd Feb 2007 Silkeborg Musikhus, Denmark Tel no.: info@aheadtickets.dk 4th Feb 07 Batschkapp, Frankfurt/Main , Germany Tel no: info@sound-n-scripture.de www.batschkapp.de/ 6th Feb 2007 Venue: London Shepherds Bush Empire, London, www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk 7th Feb 2007 The Brangwyn Hall, Guild Hall, Swansea, www.event53.co.uk 8th Feb 2007 Venue: Perth Concert Hall, Perth , UK www.horsecross.co.uk and www.frenzyfrenzy.com 9th Feb 2007 Abundant Life Centre, Bradford 01274 307233 www.alm.org.uk and www.puratickets.com 10th Feb 07 The Riverside Centre, Pride Park, Derby www.emcf.net and www.puratickets.com STUART CAMERON says that the prestigious Country Music UK Radio Awards, held at Frimley in the England every February, is likely to be another sell out, and NCM's DAVE SHERIFF is looking good with three nominations in the three categories to be voted for. NCM's BRYAN CHALKER is also in the running. PAUL SEVERN reports, ‘ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH’S youth band, RPM, and Canadian rockers DOWNHERE have announced a joint UK tour in February 2007. Earlier this year, RPM released live album ‘I Surrender All’. The band played at the ULTIMATE EVENT at ALTON TOWERS and are forging a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting worship acts. Downhere also released a new album this year, ‘Wide-Eyed and Mystified’ on the CENTRICITY label, which won many plaudits for its compelling songs and outstanding vocals. The group also won a GMA Music Award for the song ‘Breaking Me Down’, from their previous album, ‘So Much For Substitutes’. Belfast 26th Feb 2007 Belfast Ulster Hall, Bedford Street, Belfast, Co. Antrim BT2 7FF Portsmouth 27th Feb 2007 The Pyramids Centre Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3ST Dartford 28th Feb 2007 One with Grace Church, OWG Centre, Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 1PB Kilsyth 1st March 2007 Kilsyth Church of God, ParkBurn Road, Kilsyth G65 9DG Scotland Newton Aycliffe 2nd March 2007 Woodham CLC, - Christian Life Centre, Woodham Village, Co. Durham DL5 Bradford 3rd March 2007 Abundant Life Church, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ (paul.severn@authenticmedia.co.uk) WALTER HAMMOND reports that NCM song "Beneath The Talmadge Bridge", sung by KEN BYFORD, made history recently by being the first Christmas Song to hit the #1 spot two Christmas Seasons in a row on the renowned worldwide Top 100 "Gospel Classics" playlist/chart hosted Rev. Wayne Graham. This song is one of a few songs officially endorsed in writing by an entity of The Salvation Army being The Birmingham, Alabama Division of The Salvation Army. Ken Byford, (GodsChild & NCM Records) is already a multi-award recipient for the video of the song originally released in 2004. Walter Hammond says, "Whatever results from this song, please do not forget to support The Salvation Army this Christmas Season." From New Zealand, Dave Smith of JUST COUNTRY FM radio network tells us that Keisha Castle-Hughes - the female lead for the film THE NATIVITY is from New Zealand. “She did not attend the premier in the Vatican as she was busy filming another epic in Australia. She is soon to become a mother at the tender age of just over 16 years. Best wishes for the festive season Paul and your band of NCM assistants.” NCM’s English pianist, ROB BAKER writes, “Serving the Lord with SIL in Benin, West Africa. The NCM Weekend sounds like a GREAT idea. Alas, I'm still in West Africa, so will be unable to attend - my apologies! I hope the weekend goes really well! I know the venue really well as I used to teach at Vandyke Upper School!” www.robbaker.org Please pray for England's singing missionary to Eastern Europe, GUS EYRE. He says, “I’m one breathless saint!!!... It looks like that my heart-op will be in the next few weeks, immediately before or just after Christmas. ... Thanks so much for the invitation to the NCM Weekend - I would have loved to be with you, but I've already got a series of engagements over that weekend (heart permitting!) and will be unable to join you. I do however wish you every blessing for the weekend, that the Lord would use it for His glory in building friendships, bringing encouragement and promoting the spread of the Gospel through music. As ever, in Christ.” From Bath, Somerset in West England, NCM’s singing politician, BRYAN CHALKER writes, “Many thanks for the invitation to the NCM Weekend, but I can't make those dates due to pressure of Council work in preparation for the May 2007 local elections. Nevertheless, I wish you every success and will obviously treasure the award/certificate.” NCM’s Debbie Lassiter from Milwaukee says, “I have a group of people working on some jingles for your NCM Radio Show.” Thanks Debbie! From the USA, MAURA McKINNEY MASTRO writes, “NCM This has been such a wonderful experience. Your attention to each artist on your compilation discs is a blessed and precious ministry from you. Thank you. Thanks as big as the sky God made to all of the Djs who played and reacted ... I am proud to be included in the special roster. I pray that my song has blessed many as was my heart's intention for it when it was written. There is a unique appreciation of music in Europe and we as artists benefit from that. You and NCM have beautifully communicated that appreciation to us. Today, I received the parchment reading" "Radio Mike Award". Should I be honored and thrilled? ...because I am! Don't know much about it as I am new to this but I thrilled to have received it from you today. I opened it just as I was listening to a loved one's testimony re: the personal love of Jesus for each of His children. Tears were in my eyes as I listened to her testimony and then I glanced down at the parchment that I had just removed from its mailer. There was my personal statement of love from Jesus in the physical. … Since you are a Christian, I am sure you must enjoy knowing how The Lord has used you, once again to Bless one of His sheep. Thank you, Paul! Continued success to you in your creative ministry.” www.MauraMcKinneyMastro.com From bonnie Scotland, GERRY FORD writes, “Thank you for the great news about the NCM Radio Mike Award - a very pleasant surprise. Unfortunately I am unable to attend that weekend due to prior commitments here in Scotland but wish you all the best with your endeavour. I will add the news to my own website… I am delighted to have won the award and will be delighted to add it to my collection. It's great to be included in such great company." KAREN MONEY writes from Plymouth, England, “I will be thinking of you all there and really hope you have a wonderful NCM Weekend (3-4 March 07)! I have a myspace page. I set it up after my music seemed to be liked by non-Christians! www.myspace.com/karenmoney Another exciting thing is that the Jesuit prayer site www.pray-as-you-go.org are using some of my songs on their downloads! It's a real honour to have my music used in this way and actually I've found their site to be really helpful for daily prayer times. That's my news! NCM seems to be going from strength to strength, which is absolutely brilliant!” Well done to STEVEN McLINTOCK of Long Beach, California who is topping the NCM Euro Christmas Chart this week. He says that he is getting a lot of emails asking about buying a CD. “Thanks a lot for your NCM help and I am very proud of this song getting heard through your efforts.” STOP PRESS – ATTENTION NCM MEDIA (DJs, JOURNALISTS, etc) & INDUSTRY A special NCM Weekend (in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England / afternoon and evening of Saturday (3rd March 07) & Sunday morning & afternoon (4 March 07) is planned where NCM artists, NCM media, agents (and other members of the industry) can meet for music, fellowship, interviews etc., and awards will be presented by George Hamilton IV. PURPOSE: • To worship God via NCM Artists • To facilitate contacts between NCM Artists, NCM Media & Industry • To present the ‘NCM RADIO MIKE’ award-certificates It would be wonderful if YOU were there for interviews, exhibition, promotion etc. Space is limited so an early indication of your attendance is advised. Already planning to attend are GEORGE HAMILTON IV (USA), LAWSON SPILLER, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE (Holland), ANDY HUMPHRIES, DEBBIE LASSITER (USA), STEVE HUGHES (Ireland), CHRIS MERCER, MICHAEL J. RAMPLIN, JONNY PATTON, MATT McCHLERY, MARTHA DAUGHTREY (USA), MICHELLE HERITAGE, PAUL WHEATER, MARTIN DAWSON, THE ANSELM, BEYOND, MID SOUTH BOYS (USA), JAMES CARELESS, EKIE ETIM & PRAYER FORUM GOSPEL CHOIR, IAN YATES, MICHAEL HARCUS (Orkney Islands), BILL DRAKE (USA), JOHN ALLAM, BROOK TRICKETT, GARY CUNNINGHAM, ANAMCARUS, ALLAN McKINLAY, JAMES JUBE, CALVARY QUARTET (Northern Ireland) etc .... The NCM DAY will be recorded, videoed & edited by producers, JOHN ALLUM ('STARS OF THE FUTURE PRODUCTIONS') for a souvenir DVD, and BROOK TRICKETT (SOUNDTREE STUDIOS) for a souvenir CD Limited space will be available for Artists & companies to provide EXHIBITIONS. If you would like to attend, please see www.newchristianmusic.co.uk (NCM WEEKEND page) for more details. And Finally… A Christmas prayer sent to us by MARTHA DAUGHTREY from Alabama, USA I'm not dreaming of a white Christmas. I live to far down south. You may believe in Santa but; me I have my doubts. It is very pretty to see the lights aglow. Now I've got Jesus in my heart. I know it's the day of His birth. All I want for Christmas Lord is just peace upon this earth. Now if I believed in Santa. In which I don't as you can see. So I won’t look for him to stop by or leave presents under the tree. I want to tell you what I'm praying for. I ask God for what it’s worth. Heavenly Father bring peace upon this earth. No I won’t hang my stockings or leave cookies by the fire. I'll get down on my knees and talk to a Being so much higher. We should all talk to Him each night before we retire. I will say, "Lord, oh Lord hear this prayer for what it's worth. Please Lord, bring us peace the day of your Son's birth. Stop the hate and destruction that’s spreading across this land. I sure thank you Lord for your Son's birth. All I want for Christmas Lord is You to bring peace on earth. NCM News 165 1st December 2006 This winter there is a great opportunity to spread the good news of Christmas through watching a movie. The film called THE NATIVITY STORY features a comprehensive cast including the youngest Oscar nominee KEISHA CASTLE HUGHES as the Virgin Mary and OSCAR ISAAC as Joseph. The production is top notch – they are even having their premiere at the Vatican! Check out the trailer at www.thenativitystory.com/ SOUL SURVIVOR continues to be a major influence on the Christian community in the UK. This year saw the largest event ever with over 25,000 youth gathering for the 15 days of worship, teaching and building community. ‘Soul Survivor 2006 – Love Came Down’ shows Tim HUGHES together with Soul Survivor Watford worship leaders BEN CANTELON AND LEX BUCKLEY led the main worship sessions at this year’s event. This album is a major source of new worship material for churches and this year is no exception with new songs from all of this year's worship leaders. As an extra feature this year’s album also includes a bonus DVD filmed at the event featuring a 10 minute snapshot of Soul Survivor 06 as well as a preview of the SOUL IN THE CITY vision for Durban, South Africa in 2009. Two prestigious NCM names are headed out on a Christmas tour this winter, REBECCA ST JAMES and BRIAN LITTRELL. They will be doing a joint tour through 8 cities in December. TERRY CLARK writes, "We've finished the month in the UK and have arrived home in California. The tour was truly a blessed time filled with more answers to prayer than could be counted and fruit that will surely abide. We have discovered the view that England and Scotland are largely anti-Christian, anti-God, is false. Everywhere we went we found beautiful people who are loyal worshipers of Jesus, servants, living life as only Jesus could prompt. We found people willing to hear and do the Word, who wouldn't even think of denying God's creativity or His grace in sending His Son to save us. Our recording of the new anthem, ‘Behold!’ (Isaiah 12:2) went well. THE FATHER'S SONG male vocal band, from Glasgow, were the voices gathered in Motherwell Calvary Chapel. They were directed by IAN WATSON. Pastor DAVID SIMPSON graciously supported the project and made it possible for us to use the wooden-panelled chapel, perfect acoustics and atmosphere for that purpose. Also, assisting in the recording was GORDON MCGREGOR and NEIL MARTIN. Thanks for NCM's part in the success and fruitfulness of the tour!" tcatalyst@cox.net EMBRACE is welcoming two new members into the group. CASEY FRAZIER and CHRIS LINK will join the trio with immediate effect following the departure of MELINDA HAND and MARCI FERGUSON who left earlier this year. www.embraceministry.com PAUL POULTON is armed to the teeth with inspiration and new songs and truckin' on with his ‘Some of the World Tour’. Bookings are planed for the UK, an agent wants him to do a month in Spain, MISSIONS TO INDIA want him and the band to tour there, and then there's the planned summer tour of the USA! Paul says, "All this - needless to say - is D.V." One new song is called 'Too Many Things To Worry About', he's been told it's his best song yet. It certainly has a very important message and rocks along famously. Here are Paul’s dates for the UK Christmas tour: 2 Dec Keynsham Elim Church 3 Shorline Church, Southport 7 St Georges, Eston (solo) 8 Skipton Christian Fellowship (solo) 9 Telford, Progress House 10 Kings Heath, Birmingham Calvary Chapel 14 Camelford, Cornwall 15 Elim In Wells 16 Shipton Bellinger Hampshire 17 (AM) London, Westminster, Calvary Chapel. 17 (PM) Ealing Christian Centre, London 19 – 22 Ireland Dates (Abundant Life, Galway), (Galway Christian Centre) More to be announced For more information and to check out Paul’s videos (more to come) go to www.paulpoulton.com WOODY WRIGHT and STEPHEN HILL begin their third annual "Spirit of Christmas" tour in New Albany, Indiana on November 30. This year’s tour will take the two popular GAITHER HOMECOMING artists to 11 cities in 7 states. Many of the concerts are return visits to the hosting venues. "Getting the opportunity go back lets us know we must be doing something right" Stephen Hill said of this year¹s schedule. "It will be good to see our friends again in those cities, along with making new friends this year." A "Spirit of Christmas" concert includes short sets of original material from the two singer/songwriters, then the two join forces to perform classic Christmas favourites, standards and new original Yule tide selections. "Stephen and I have both written Christmas songs, and this year it will be good to have them available on our new 'O Spirit of Christmas' CD that just came out this fall" says Woody Wright. Tour dates available at www.woodywright.net or www.stephenhillmusic.com UK Radio Station manager, LEE WILLIAMS tells us that his CMR NASHVILLE started last week on www.cmrnashville.net "We now have 3 streams which will accommodate even dial people without broadband. If you want to try the stream in other players the URL no is 213.251.184.65:5028 for 128 speed/:5030 for 64 &:5032 for 24. The weekend programmes will not be the same as CMR+ except for the two NCM shows." Lee Williams and his team of presenters have left CMR+ Radio to launch Europe's version of the long-standing brand name of CMR Nashville, which has been around since the late 90s in America broadcasting online and on an AM station outside of Nashville. Originally developed by Lee Williams and Nashville's Ted Randall. The official launch date is the 20th November with test transmissions available now at www.cmrnashville.net. Lee expressed his appreciation of the responses he receives from the 2 hour NCM RADIO SHOW WITH PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES. AUTHENTIC MEDIA releases this month: The common notion that Christian churches have been in decline for the past 300 years is challenged in a new book by KENNETH HYLSON-SMITH. ‘To The Ends of the Earth’ is published on the Paternoster academic and theological imprint, and argues that the Christian church is in a better state than ever before...’The Longing’ is one of the most exciting new modern worship bands in the United States. Their self-titled album showcases the song-writing of JASON INGRAM, who has written songs for REBECCA ST JAMES, SALVADOR and POINT OF GRACE... Rhythm and Praise ambassador CANTON JONES takes the church onto the street with Rap / Hip Hop album, ‘The Password: Access Granted’. ... KIM HILL has been one of Christian music’s favourite female artists since her first album release in 1988. Her latest project, ‘Broken Things’ exhibits some of her finest songs to date. Now available to radio stations worldwide for only £25 per year (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) is the unlimited use of the NCM Radio Show produced by GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION. Also featured are special interview & music shows with celebrities such as PAT BOONE, SIR CLIFF RICHARD, DON FRANCISCO, LUIS PALAU, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA, HELEN SHAPIRO, MORRIS CHAPMAN, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE, PAUL OVERSTREET, JIMMY SNOW, PETER HONOUR etc. Also available for unlimited Christmas broadcasting are:- 2 hour Christmas show with PAT BOONE/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with WES DAVIS/Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with PAUL DAVIS (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with ANDY HUMPHRIES (DJ) Coming up for Easter is a 3 hour radio show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD and Paul Davis (DJ). Turkey: 3xM are sponsoring Christian TV Production company TURK-7 to produce a series of TV programmes entitled "Living Church" aimed at reducing prejudice against Christians in Turkey. Each episode will feature an interview as well as a story element showing the life of a Christian. For more information contact 3xM@3xm.nl AMY GRANT and hubby VINCE GILL have both raided their family cook books to donate a recipe to a new book called ‘A Country Music Christmas’ alongside DOLLY PARTON and GEORGE STRAIGHT and many other gospel and country music stars. Amy’s Christmas recipe is for ‘House of Love Christmas Pizza’ and Vince encourages readers to make his ‘Turn Me Loose Grandmother Lucy’s Homemade Rolls’. Look out for GEORGE HAMILTON IV from Nashville as he heads back to the UK for the following church bookings. 15 May Sean Cresswell/Sedbergh, Cumbria sean.cresswell@yahoo.co.uk 16 John Bryce/Huddersfield webmaster@primrosehillbaptist.org.uk 17 Mike Houldershaw /Boston sheafHF@aol.com 18-20 Paul Wheater/Whitby Gospel Music Convention bylands-24@lineone.net 21 Des Morton/Keynsham desmorton@talktalk.net 22 Andy Paget/Bristol andyp@bcisgnet.co.uk 23 Martin Oliver/Wimbourne martin.oliver4@btinternet.com 24 Gwen Wills /Essex gwen.wills@ntlworld.com 25 Peter Holden/Suffolk–to be confirmed 27 June-5 July with CLINT MILLER /Available for booking. 6-8 July AMERICANA FESTIVAL, England / With CLINT MILLER George Hamilton IV is anxious to be useful to local churches during these tours. Don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com STOP PRESS! NCM is planning a special NCM WEEKEND (in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England / afternoon and evening of Saturday, 3 March 2007 & morning of Sunday, 4 March 2007) where NCM artists, NCM media, agents (and other members of the industry) can meet for music, fellowship, interviews etc. If you would like to attend, please write to enq@newmusicenterprises.com accordingly asap. Many well-known NCM artists have already said that they are coming. Space is limited so an early indication of your attendance is advised. ....MORE NEWS LATER.... Here's a letter from Budapest, Hungary. "I am TIMEA ALEKSZA, I work for Hungarian Baptis Aid. We started running Hungary's only Christian internet radio. ..Now I decided to seek contact from all around the world and ask for worship music from different countries. We would be very happy if we could get NCM CDs from you. God bless you and your work" A quick note to DJs about filling in the NCM Reaction Sheets… Please make sure you include your name and details (radio station, publications, countries broadcast-to, etc) on the form so we can pass your comments on to artists – it makes such a difference to the artists to hear what you think of their work. Also make sure you fill in a score for each song regardless of genre – use your professional judgement rather than personal genre preferences. Failure to return the sheets for 3 months in succession will mean a DJ will be deleted from the circulation list Look out for CLINT MILLER from San Diego as he heads to the UK. He is looking for the following club and church bookings in late June and early July. If interested, don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com RORY MALONE’s talents have taken him across the world and this year is no exception with him playing a number of Christian concerts in New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, Iceland, Portugal, Italy and the U.K. He plays a contemporary pop/rock set, shares his faith with those attending and aims to have them fully involved in his set as the gig progresses. Here’s where he’ll be performing this autumn/winter in Australia and New Zealand (more dates to follow): 1st Dec Auckland. 2nd Dec Auckland. 8th Dec Tama here Hamilton. 9th Dec Waikato Christmas in the Park Hamilton. From Lancashire in England, NCM's MICHAEL J. RAMPLIN says, "My new album is nearing completion. We are looking at late Jan or early Feb and we are looking for more dates - the Gospel with song and testimony. Anyone wanting to book us, (Michael J. Ramplin & Friends) for a great evening of "Country Gospel" music can reach me atmichael.ramplin@cwctv.net”. Michael is currently seeking an Agent who could help with Christian bookings can you help? Email Michael at michael.ramplin@cwctv.net NANCY HONEYTREE bookings for your prayers:- Dec. 2 - Christian Evangelistic Ministries Christmas Concert at 6 pm, at John Knox Christian School, Brampton, Ontario. There is a large community of Indians and Pakistanis in the Toronto area. The Lord has spoken to the hearts of the believers in that ministry that I am to come and take part in this outreach to 750 people, including many Urdu speakers. Dec. 4 - After the concert, I will also be on TV on a show called 100 Huntley Street, singing Christmas songs with a Pakistani youth choir! Praise God! www.honeytree.org STUART CAMERON says that the prestigious Country Music UK Radio Awards, held at Frimley in the England every February, is likely to be another sell out, and NCM's DAVE SHERIFF is looking good with three nominations in the three categories to be voted for. NCM's BRYAN CHALKER is also in the running. This week will be the last full NCM NEWS for a few weeks. LAURA EWERS who co-writes the News is due to have her baby in a few days so we are scaling things back so she can have time off. Keep checking the News and the website for the charts which will continue and we’ll also be sharing the names of the winners of the NCM RADIO MIKE AWARDS 2006. Please pray for a safe delivery of the baby. We wish Laura and her husband every blessing! Yet another big name has been added to the line up of AUSTRALIA’s GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL that will take place over Easter. The latest artist to confirm an appearance is STACIE ORRICO who will take her turn on stage alongside SUPERCHICK, BARLOWGIRL, DAY OF FIRE, JIMMY NEEDHAM, PLANETSHAKERS, JAMES MORRISON and DAY OF FIRE. Stacie has earned great success both in the Christian music scene and secular. She was also NCM’s very first artist! Looking for that extra Christmas gift…?? ‘The Bluegrass Gospel Songbook’ by WAYNE ERBSEN could be just the thing! This handsome 9"x12" 172 page collection of over 100 traditional Bluegrass Gospel songs is now available and features: Musical Notation, Lyrics, Guitar Chords, 100+ Vintage Photos, Song Histories, Gospel Music History, Advice on Singing Lead, Baritone, Tenor and Bass. For a list of the 100+ songs from The Bluegrass Gospel Songbook, visit www.nativeground.com where you can also find a wealth of fabulous information about authentic southern Appalachian music and traditional music of rural America, the Civil War, and the Old West. The are gospel, bluegrass, and old-time folk music collections are unsurpassed, and there is a full catalogue of outlaw ballads, cowboy music, pioneer music, LEWIS & CLARK music, and railroad songs. CHARLEY PRIDE is releasing a new gospel album this autumn that features DOLLY PARTON joining Charley on ‘God’s Coloring Book’ and WILLIE NELSON dueting with him on ‘Family Bible’. From Maryland, USA, LISA MEADOWS writes, "I just wanted to send a note about how blessed I am by having my very first charting song ever. Seeing my name on the same charts with so many people I admire, such as AMY GRANT, is even an added bonus! God is so good! This has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl.” Lisa wants to give a great big ‘thank you’ to everyone involved in the song. God is so awesomely good and I know we say it all the time, but sometimes we as Christians don't really realize how true this is. ‘His Promise To Me’ was a gift from God through LYNN BECKMAN, a wonderful man of God. He approached me last year this time and we recorded it and when I sang it in the studio I felt God's anointing upon it. I had no idea it would be released on this NCM compilation CD. God has used this abundantly and above all I could ever ask of think. I just want all of the radio disc jockeys to know how grateful I am that they play this beautiful song by Lynn Beckman and that God is using my voice for His Glory! I am so thankful to you, Paul and your staff for this opportunity and to all you who are giving this song airplay. You can't imagine how grateful I am! This had been just one of ‘His Promises to Me’ and I love Him so much. God bless you all. Merry Christmas and the best New Year in Him you've ever known." DAVY PAUL writes, "I'm just back after a successful time in the States with the NCM band BEYOND, where we were shooting two videos from our debut album 'The World Means You To God' and also played an event and had some professional band photos completed. It was a great encouragement to the 12TRIBE records label and the band THE ANSELM to receive this award [NCM Radio Mike Award]. Thank you very much. We have found NCM an invaluable way to present our music to a worldwide audience and feel through our own involvement in this that we've also encouraged other independent Gospel music makers to get involved too." Many initiatives are taking place in Romania. TWR Romania who have just celebrated 45 years of broadcasting in the Romanian language. Christian TV Producer "Master Media Foundation" recently won the award for Best Short Film at the CEVMA Conference - entitled "For My Son". And Alpha Omega TV are now broadcasting on MaxTV - a digital DTH platform, which is then retransmitted by cable TV networks. Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 275 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sundays 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(London time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sundays at 9- 11 pm & Wednesdays 12.30-2.30 pm (London time) (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) From Nashville, JERRY ARHELGER writes, "I pray the special blessings of the Lord upon NCM. I hope to make a short trip in the Spring/Summer 2007 to England for a 10-14 day visit. I will also be doing a tour in Nov-Dec with COZY DIXON. ... The ministry has been busy and is going great. Thanks for the support and blessing that NCM have always been in my life. In the Lord's Love and Grace." jerry@amworks.org DAVID PHELPS began his Christmas tour yesterday. He’ll take in 15 cities across the US starting in Bristol, Tennessee. This year he’s joined by Nashville vocal group ANTHEM AVENUE and Christian comedian DAREN STREBLOW. Singer JOANNA CARLSON had a particularly thankful Thanksgiving last week after her son JOSEPH received a life saving liver transplant. When Joseph was born doctors diagnosed him with a rare chromosomal disorder called ‘Cat Eye Syndrome’ which among other symptoms caused him to have 5 holes in his heart, a malformed spleen, stomach, eyes and gall bladder, a single kidney and bilary atresia which ultimately leads to liver failure. At 17 months a suitable liver became available through another family’s loss and subsequent generosity. Doctors are amazed at Joseph’s progress. Obviously Joanna faced insurmountable medical fees to keep Joseph well and was taken on by the charity COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) which took care of much of the expense through donations. “This is the time of year when we remind ourselves to be thankful for all that we have and all that we have been given. But ‘thank you’ does not seem to be powerful enough to express my gratitude” says Joanna. Here's a reminder to look out for NCM's CLINT MILLER from San Diego on tour with from GEORGE HAMILTON IV from Nashville. They head back to the UK for the following church and club bookings. 27 June-5 July 2007 CLINT MILLER & GEORGE HAMILTON IV / Dates are available for booking. 6-7 July AMERICANA FESTIVAL, England Don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com And Finally… A little girl was sitting on her Grandpa’s lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?" "Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago." "Oh," she paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?" "Yes, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago." Feeling both their faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he?" NCM News 164 24th November 2006 ALABAMA’s QVC appearance promoting ‘Alabama – Songs of Inspiration’ album resulted in sales of 41-thousand units, which is the highest single-hour music sales event in the television shopping giant's twenty-year history! The album is set to be released simultaneously by RCA RECORDS to traditional retailers and by PROVIDENT MUSIC GROUP to the USA Christian retail outlets on October 24th. And features guest performances from RALPH STANLEY and THE ISAACS BIG NEWS!! NCM is planning a special NCM DAY (in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England / afternoon and evening of Saturday, 3rd March 2007) where NCM artists, NCM media, agents (and other members of the industry) can meet for music, fellowship, interviews etc. and awards will be presented. If you would like to attend, please write to enq@newmusicenterprises.com. Many well-known NCM artists have already said that they are coming. Space is limited so an early indication of your attendance is advised. Already planning to attend are GEORGE HAMILTON IV (USA), LAWSON SPILLER, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE (Holland), ANDY HUMPHRIES, DEBBIE LASSITER (USA), STEVE HUGHES (Ireland), CHRIS MERCER, MICHAEL J. RAMPLIN, JONNY PATTON, MATT McCHLERY, MARTHA DAUGHTREY (USA), MICHELLE HERITAGE, PAUL WHEATER, MARTIN DAWSON, THE ANSELM, BEYOND.... More news to follow… TIME MAGAZINE published an article on CHRIS TOMLIN this month. The publication, which has a readership of approximately 19.5 million worldwide, interviewed the worship leader about his songwriting and current trends in Christian music. The article headed ‘Hip Hymns Are Him’ talked about how many congregations are using more modern, ‘pop-sounding’ tunes in place of older traditional hymns. Chris’ song ‘How Great Is Our God’ is the second most sung song after TIM HUGHES’ ‘Here I Am To Worship’ in USA churches making it one of the most sung songs internationally. Chris is arguably the most successful worship leader/songwriter at this moment in time, taking home a bundle of DOVE AWARDS and his latest album crashing through the 20 million units barrier in its first week which a record for a Christian recording. www.ChrisTomlin.com To read the full article go to www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1561156,00.html PAUL POULTON is armed to the teeth with inspiration and new songs and truckin' on with his ‘Some of the World Tour’. Bookings are planned for the UK, an agent wants him to do a month in Spain, MISSIONS TO INDIA want him and the band to tour there, and then there's the planned summer tour of the USA! Paul says, "All this - needless to say - is D.V." His new NCM song is called 'Too Many Things To Worry About', he's been told it's his best song yet. It certainly has a very important message and rocks along famously. Here are Paul’s dates for the UK Christmas tour: 2 Dec Keynsham Elim Church 3 Shorline Church, Southport 7 St Georges, Eston (solo) 8 Skipton Christian Fellowship (solo) 9 Telford, Progress House 10 Kings Heath, Birmingham Calvary Chapel 14 Camelford, Cornwall 15 Elim In Wells 16 Shipton Bellinger Hampshire 17 (AM) London, Westminster, Calvary Chapel. 17 (PM) Ealing Christian Centre, London 19 – 22 Ireland Dates (Abundant Life, Galway), (Galway Christian Centre) More to be announced For more information and to check out Paul’s videos (more to come) go to www.paulpoulton.com From the USA, NCM's REGGIE VINSON tells us that he is pleased to see things going well with his 'old friends" at NCM. He says, "I'm staying busy here in America hosting different TV shows and personal appearances. I want to release a new single in January with NCM." Next week will probably be the last full NCM NEWS for a few weeks. LAURA EWERS who co-writes the NCM News is due to have her baby in December so we are scaling things back so she can have time off. NCM39 comes out next month as normal but there will not be a disc in January. Keep checking the News and the website for the charts which will continue and we’ll also be sharing the names of the winners of the NCM RADIO MIKE AWARDS 2006. DELELE CHEHADE wrote this week from GREAT SOUTHERN FM RADIO, in Victor Harbor, South Australia - a resort town approx 100km south of Adelaide. She says, "We would like to know more details of how to obtain the NCM CDs after visiting Mildura and realising the success the NCM music is having there." Praise God! AUTHENTIC MEDIA is releasing book, CD & DVD this month: Publicity is being taken more seriously than ever by churches, and effective communication can help a church interact with its local community. ‘How To Be Heard In a Noisy World’ by PHIL CREIGHTON is the complete guide to all aspects of church publicity ... ADAM HARBINSON was part of the Shepherding Movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s. But as he realised deep problems at the heart of the movement, and decided it was time to leave, he found powerful forces at work which sought to destroy his life. ‘Savage Shepherds’ is the account of Harbinson’s survival of spiritual abuse and a remarkable story of forgiveness. The book is endorsed by Irish rock-legend, BONO and leading evangelist, J.JOHN. www.authenticmedia.co.uk RELIENT K drummer BRIAN PITMAN is a busy man. As well as working with the top selling band he has just launched a new band called INHALE EXHALE. Their debut record releases this week called ‘The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred’. Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC RADIO SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 275 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sundays 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(London time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sundays at 9- 11 pm & 10am-Noon (London time) NCM’s BRIAN DOERKSEN was recently awarded multiple COVENANT AWARDS by the GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION in Canada. He picked up the award for Male Vocalist of the Year and for Inspirational Song Of The Year for ‘When You Shepherd Me’. Well done Brian! A quick note to DJs about filling in the NCM Reaction Sheets… Please make sure you include your name and details (radio station, publications, countries broadcast-to, etc) on the form so we can pass your comments on to artists – it makes such a difference to the artists to hear what you think of their work. Also make sure you fill in a score for each song regardless of genre – use your professional judgement rather than personal genre preferences. Failure to return the sheets for 3 months in succession will mean a DJ will be deleted from the circulation list Russia: CNL TV (Russian Christian television) has launched on its third satellite – Yamal 201. Coverage now extends across to Eastern Siberia with 390 cable stations, HotBird, IA5 (USA) and Yamal, with the potential to reach millions of Russian speaking homes with Christian and other family friendly programming. The launch on Yamal coincided with a CNL sponsored Russian Pastors conference in the south of Germany, with meetings broadcast live on all three satellites. Another live event will be held in Kiev in late November. For more information contact Mark Patterson mpatterson@cnl.tv Calling all media…! CLINTON LOCK (EMI CMG) is giving NCM DJs and journalists the opportunity of telephone interviews with Christian rock-band FALLING UP. Interviews are to be Tuesday 29th November. Hailing from Albany, Oregon, Falling Up transformed into a full-time musical project after graduating high school in 2002. The act quickly made its first impression in the national music scene with its AARON SPRINKLE-produced debut, 2004’s ‘Crashings’, which went on to sell nearly 100,000 copies. Following the release, the band embarked on a steady stream of tour dates (with over six tours and 400 shows in a two-year span) establishing a strong, loyal fan base. Clinton says, "Please can you let me know within the next two days if you are interested, so that I can start scheduling the interview slots." UK phone: 01323 437724 E: clock@kingsway.co.uk AMY GRANT and hubby VINCE GILL have both raided their family cook books to donate a recipe to a new book called ‘A Country Music Christmas’ alongside DOLLY PARTON and GEORGE STRAIT and many other gospel and country music stars. Amy’s Christmas recipe is for ‘House of Love Christmas Pizza’ and Vince encourages readers to make his ‘Turn Me Loose Grandmother Lucy’s Homemade Rolls’. Watch out for Dolly Parton’s NCM debut on NCM! LEE WILLIAMS' internet radio station, CMR+ is no longer - instead the launch of Europe's version of CMR Nashville will begin on 20th November. Test transmissions can be heard at www.cmrnashville.net Every Wednesday will be 'Live' on CMR Nashville. Forthcoming acts include GEORGE HAMILTON IV 26 Sept 2007 - and talking of GHIV there will be a special on CMR Nashville featuring the great man, who celebrates 50 years in the business this year, and his British counterpart TONY GOODACRE (also clocking up 50 years) near to Christmas. More details soon. CMR Nashville is broadcasting online from their various studios in Nashville, London, Ireland, and soon Australia. Now available to radio stations worldwide for only £25 per year (see www.ncmradioshow.com ) is the unlimited use of the NCM Radio Show produced by GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING. Also featured are special interview & music shows with celebrities such as PAT BOONE, SIR CLIFF RICHARD, DON FRANCISCO, LUIS PALAU, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA, HELEN SHAPIRO, MORRIS CHAPMAN, WES DAVIS, A.G & KATE, etc. Also available for unlimited Christmas broadcasting are:- 2 hour Christmas show with PAT BOONE/Paul Davis (DJ) 1 1/2 hour Christmas show with WES DAVIS/Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with PAUL DAVIS (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with ANDY HUMPHRIES (DJ) Coming up for Easter is a 3 hour radio show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD and Paul Davis (DJ). INSPIRATION NETWORK INTERNATIONAL announces launch of broadband channel Inspiration.net; with 24/7 access to wide choice of inspirational programmes. It features viewer favourites from INI’s Sky broadcasts, including programmes for teens, kids, and adults and gospel music programmes such as ‘IGospel’, ‘Gospel Music Southern Style’, concert specials and behind-the-scenes videos and more for all genres – Southern Gospel, Urban, Contemporary, Praise & Worship, and Hip Hop. Find the channel at www.inspiration.net/ From SURVIVOR comes ‘Newday 2006 – Shout From The Roof’. Now completing its third event, Newday, which is the Newfrontiers national youth event, has grown from 3,500 attendees to 6,000 this year. Brighton based SIMON BRADING and PAUL OAKLEY along with new South African worship leader SIYOLI led 6,000 energetic and passionate voices in worship. Look out for GEORGE HAMILTON IV from Nashville as he heads back to the UK for the following church bookings. 15 May Sean Cresswell/Sedbergh, Cumbria sean.cresswell@yahoo.co.uk 16 John Bryce/Huddersfield webmaster@primrosehillbaptist.org.uk 17 Mike Houldershaw /Boston sheafHF@aol.com 18-20 Paul Wheater/Whitby Gospel Music Convention bylands-24@lineone.net 21 Des Morton/Keynsham desmorton@talktalk.net 22 Andy Paget/Bristol andyp@bcisgnet.co.uk 23 Martin Oliver/Wimbourne martin.oliver4@btinternet.com 24 Gwen Wills /Essex gwen.wills@ntlworld.com 25 Gareth Williams/West Wales –to be confirmed 27 June-5 July GEORGE HAMILTON IV with CLINT MILLER /Available for booking. 6-8 July AMERICANA FESTIVAL, England / With CLINT MILLER George Hamilton IV is anxious to be useful to local churches during these tours. Don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com From Lancashire in England, NCM's MICHAEL J. RAMPLIN says, "My new album is nearing completion. We are looking at late Jan or early Feb and we are looking for more dates - the Gospel with song and testimony. Anyone wanting to book us, (Michael J. Ramplin & Friends) for a great evening of "Country Gospel" music can reach me (michael.ramplin@cwctv.net). Michael is currently seeking an Agent who could help with Christian bookings can you help? Email Michael at michael.ramplin@cwctv.net JOHN MORRIS of TRUST AM RADIO says, "The 4th Annual Singer/Songwriter Showcase is being held at the 2007 AMERICANA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL held at Newark on July 5-9th 2007 at Newark Showground. Any artist who would like to take part should contact Brian Duggan on - 0115 8543704 or email - b.duggan@ntlworld.com NCM's ANDY MAYO writes from Serbia. "This week I am visiting the Bible School and some of the graduates... In one place fourteen people have come to know Jesus... The "Mission and Me" weekend will be held at Oak Hall in the UK at the beginning of December. It would be great to see you there! We have been working on a new CD - "This is for You": thirteen vibrant songs with a jazz/R&B influence communicating about the Jesus who brings beauty and freedom into the lives of those who embrace Him... The CD should be available in one month's time with the official CD launch just before Easter next year. Finally, please pray for Bible School graduate Boban. He is very ill with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Next week he has a new set of tests to assess his progress. At the moment he is resting with his wife and daughter in East Serbia." andymayo@eunet.yu From Indiana, NANCY HONEYTREE writes, "Please pray with us as we are transitioning more into missions... We would appreciate it so much if you would consider becoming a partner as we push Jesus Music beyond the boundaries of English!... Wonderful news has come to us from BROTHER SALEEB regarding the Urdu music videos which we shot in Spain last year. He is the director of THE BIBLE CHANNEL TV program, which is beaming these videos into Pakistan, the Middle East, UK and Europe. He said, “In September we started to get positive comments about Honeytree Music from viewers one after another... from all over the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Pakistan. People were calling just to tell us that the music videos have been touching lives of people. Many people who called said words like... Brother Saleeb, thank you for the blessed songs which are beautifully made... Brother thank you.... these songs touched our hearts and brought us closer to God... We feel the heart of God in this sister’s songs. Many people are asking for DVD’s and music CD’s. In Dubai, I have been getting many encouraging comments from people. People can sing Honeytree songs with Nancy’s accent. " www.honeytree.org Debuting on NCM39, CLAUDE WALTON of Georgia, USA. Claude has worn many hats living two lives as a teacher of mathematics at MERCER UNIVERSITY, Macon, Georgia and as a songwriter and performer. He says that he retains a passion to gain airplay worldwide. He worships at the Silvertown United Methodist Church, Thomaston Georgia where he is a church Lay Leader. The Christmas advertisements are in full swing on the TV now, but have you seen the ad for TKMax? The advert shows a group of people passing around a red parcel which they mould into the shape of what-ever they wish Santa will bring them – a lamp, a dress, a toy etc. But if you listen carefully the background music is the ‘Carol Of The Bells’ by NCM’s POINT OF GRACE! The quartet are headed out on their annual Christmas tour from next week taking in 16 cities across the US. Yesterday’s MACY’s Thanksgiving Day featured NCM38’s SANDI PATTY on one of the floats singing ‘Oklahoma Rising’ in support of the Oklahoma Centennial. The song written by VINCE GILL and JIMMY WEBB is to become the State’s new anthem to celebrate its 100th year anniversary of Statehood. Congratulations to PLUMB who has just had her second baby. Little OLIVER CANON LEE was born last Thursday at 8lb 1oz and Mum and baby are doing well. According to Plumb’s husband JEREMY, Oliver looks just like big brother SOLOMON but with slightly bigger eyes. Ahhh. They have conquered the video, DVD, CD, cinema and children’s paraphernalia markets and now the VEGGIETALES have their eyes set on the radio! The VEGGIE TALES RADIO SHOW is a 30 minute 14 part series of shows based on the popular series of stories including ‘Gideon: Tuba Warrior’, ‘Larry Boy’ and ‘ The Search For Samson’s Hairbrush’. Each show also includes space for ad breaks and of course a hilarious ‘Silly Songs With Larry’ slot. The shows are free to download for radio stations on the proviso that weekly VeggieTales slots are scheduled – a great way of sharing the Gospel with kids… www.bigidea.com/radioshow . Look out for CLINT MILLER from San Diego as he heads to the UK. He is looking for the following club and church bookings in late June and early July. If interested, don't miss the opportunity! enq@newmusicenterprises.com And Finally… From journalist/reviewer, ROGER HILL from Beckenham, Kent, england. Did you know…? God answers knee-mail NCM News 163 17th November 2006 Congratulations to NCM38’s JEREMY CAMP whose album has just hit number 29 in the Billboard Top 200 Chart. It is Jeremy’s 4th album and he’s on tour now promoting it with wife AIDE (also on NCM this month) and HAWK NELSON. The tour has sold out in Cincinnati, Portland, Ft Worth and Spokane. He was awarded Song of The Year in 2005 and 2006 as well as Songwriter Of The Year 2006 by the ASCAP Christian Music Awards. Watch out for Jeremy on next month’s NCMdisc too! Preparations are already underway ahead of next year’s ULTIMATE EVENT at ALTON TOWERS. The Event draws one of the biggest crowds of people in the UK for a Christian concert each year and in the past has featured REBECCA ST JAMES, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN and TAIT in their line up. Next year’s Event has TOBY MAC pencilled in alongside DELIRIOUS? who are making a welcome return to the show. For more information go to www.ultimateevents.org.uk IONA tour dates: 17th Nov St George's Church, Leeds, UK www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 18th Nov Classic Rock Society, Herringthorpe Leisure Centre, Rotherham, UK Tel 01709 702575 24th Nov Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Holland www.boerderij.org 25th Nov The Spirit of 66, Verviers, Belgium www.spiritof66.be For more information go to Iona’s website at www.iona.uk.com where you can also hear clips of their latest album! WES DAVIS likes the BRYAN CHALKER treatment of his song 'Small Packages' on NCM39. Meanwhile, Bryan's re-written the song 'Little Boxes' and is already receiving media attention, with airplay on BATH FM, BBC RADIO BRISTOL's Breakfast Show, interest from HTV and a feature in the BATH CHRONICLE newspaper. Bryan says, "That'll be three songs on the go for Christmas, with 'Long Black Veil' on HotDisc; a fitting tribute, I feel, to the late MARIJOHN WILKIN, who co-wrote it with DANNY DILL way back in the 1950s." NCM's TERRY CLARK writes, "We were in York, England for the weekend. We started in London, Westminster City School, on our wedding anniversary which happened 31 years ago not far from there in Claygate, Esher. I must report to you that our prayers for a deep work of the Holy Spirit in each occasion to gather for worship has been answered in an abundant way. We are humbled to be a part of what our LORD is doing in the UK." www.catalystpeople.com Singing troubadour GARTH HEWITT is out on the road this autumn to promote his new album ‘Stealing Back Jesus’. Here’s where to find him: 18th November St Mary the Virgin Church, Totton, Southampton 19th Christ the King Church, Milton Keynes 26th Saviour’s Church, Guildford 1st December Forest Row Village Hall, Forest Row, East Sussex 6th All Hallows by the Tower, London 8th Barnes Close Birmingham Community for Reconciliation, Chadwich, Bromsgrove For more information about the tour or about the AMOS TRUST go to www.amostrust.org From NW England, NORMAN POLDEN and the "FLAME FM team make three specific prayer requests: 1. We have invited the Trustees of Life Church to meet with us 23rd November explain why they want us to vacate the studio and for the opportunity for us to explain why doing so would complicate Flame FM's future broadcasting activities. Please pray that an understanding and formal written agreement will result so that Flame FM can continue to use the studio for two more RSLs up to the end 2007, and credibly apply as an ongoing broadcaster to Ofcom for a full-time Community Radio Licence. 2. Please pray for ideas and opportunities, formally agreed by end June 2007, for a MW antenna location on Wirral…The MW antenna itself will cost us around £30,000 to install and equip. Whilst Ofcom could not find an FM frequency earlier this year for us, they are encouraging us to apply for a MW licence next year for Wirral. 3. Please pray for ideas and opportunities, for a larger studio adequate for full-time broadcasting within the boundaries of the Borough of Wirral. As a great big shouted "THANK YOU LORD" we rejoice in the success of Flame 13 bringing our total broadcast hours since inception to 8,200. www.flamefmwirral.org.uk A quick note to DJs about filling in the NCM Reaction Sheets… Please make sure you include your name and details (radio station, publications, countries broadcast-to, etc) on the form so we can pass your comments on to artists – it makes such a difference to the artists to hear what you think of their work. Also make sure you fill in a score for each song regardless of genre – use your professional judgement rather than personal genre preferences. Failure to return the sheets for 3 months in succession will mean a DJ will be deleted from the circulation list Gospel artist BYRON CAGE is using his fame to promote a health awareness programme in Fort Washington, Maryland. The area has a disproportionately high instance of kidney disease amongst African Americans Byron performed at a special musical event which promoted screening amongst those at risk in his community. Byron says, “I hope to help bring the African-American community together to take action against chronic kidney disease. Just knowing the risk factors and what symptoms to look out for can lead to earlier treatment and better health.” For more information go to www.StrengthinHarmony.com. From England, JACQUELINE ELIZABETH GODFREY writes, "I just want to say - Thank God for you and your outreach in this way. I am a Christian myself and have been given your NCM demo CDs regularly by a broadcaster on the BBC (who is not a Christian). I am guiding him on which tracks to play. If you did not send these CDs out, then this could not have happened. So, keep up the good work and God bless you... PS: Personal favourites to date are: "Evangeline" by WEAR THAT SHOE and "On Angel's Wings" by KAREN TAYLOR-GOOD.” Thanks for the encouragement! Now available to radio stations worldwide for only £25 per year(see www.ncmradioshow.com ) is the unlimited use of the NCM Radio Show produced by GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING. Also featured are special interview & music shows with celebrities such as PAT BOONE, SIR CLIFF RICHARD, DON FRANCISCO, LUIS PALAU, GEORGE BEVERLY SHEA, HELEN SHAPIRO, MORRIS CHAPMAN, WES DAVIS etc.,. Also available for unlimited Christmas broadcasting are:- 2 hour Christmas show with Pat Boone/Paul Davis (DJ) 2 hour Christmas show with Wes DAVIS/Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with Paul Davis (DJ) 3 hour Christmas show with Andy Humphries (DJ) Coming up for Easter is a 3 hour radio show with SIR CLIFF RICHARD and Paul Davis (DJ). From Alabama, USA MARTHA DAUGHTREY writes, "I know through NCM that my music is travelling the world. I received a request from Nigeria W/Africa. SISTER SHARON STEPHENS a Missionary asked me for Bibles for the Ozugba Village. In two days I have been able to raise 102 Bibles for the mission. God is an awesome God to let me be able to grant this lady’s wish. ... I will be able to ship them out airmail to her by Tuesday of next week. She got my name and e-mail address from the NCM list. I am glad that God choose me for this mission. I am proud to be a little part of NCM and a big part of the family of God. I hope He uses me till He uses me up." London's 'Black Gospel music' researcher, STEVE SMITH is an expert in his field. He is currently researching the UK story of the rise of British Black Gospel music. Can anyone provide or refer him to any relevant material please? Email him at stevesegal@btinternet.com JANIS LEWIS PHILLIPS – of the much loved LEWIS FAMILY says “On October 4th I went into the hospital for surgery to remove a huge polyp from my colon. 18" of the colon and lymph nodes were removed. Thank God it was benign. I was hospitalised 5 days and since then I have been recuperating here at home. I want to thank each one of you for the messages of concern on the web, for the cards, calls, and all other acts of kindness. Most of all thank you for your prayers, they brought me through again. I went to my doctor yesterday and he said I could go on the road again if I was able. If you really know me, I am ready. Also, I would like to thank my son LEWIS for doing my part on the stage.” Please keep Janis in your prayers www.thelewisfamilymusic.com From Nashville, JOHN REES (GODSCHILD RECORDS) writes, "Thanks for your NCM NEWS updates. We look forward to keeping up with your many activities. GodsChild just completed a week-long convention here in Nashville for the ICM (Inspirational Country Music) event, and it was a biggie. Today, several of our GodsChild artists, including BILLY CHERNOFF are off to Gulf Shores, Alabama for the big FRANK BROWN song writing festival. It's a 2 week long event, and they just added Gospel, so are pushing us pretty hard. I think we're sending 6 or 7 artists, and are hoping for the best. We continue to get a lot of songs recorded and have the new YOUNG HARMONY single (‘What If He Didn't’), which looks promising. We also have the theme song for MELANIE WALKER's very popular television show, ‘Come On In’, that is airing on 900 stations. We're glad as they play the theme on the front and back, so we get numerous plays. We own publishing companies in BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC, and still find Country Christian music to be an under-performer in terms of airplay. I think one solution we plan to seek is to employ a mainstream Country song plugger, so we can take advantage of the increased airplay. ... I'll keep you posted." From Tennessee T JAE CHRISTIAN writes, "I just finished a great new album with an artist from Australia, came off great. He'll be flyin' back tomorrow. Hope to have it ready for release in a couple months. ... My wife goes to hospital Friday morning for back surgery, and I will be the chief cook and bottle washer for a while now." We pray for a speedy return to health. STOP PRESS! Lee Williams' internet radio station, CMR+ is no longer - instead the launch of Europe's version of CMR Nashville will begin on 20th November. Test transmissions can be heard at www.cmrnashville.net Every Wednesday will be 'Live' on CMR Nashville. Forthcoming acts include GEORGE HAMILTON IV 26 Sept 2007 - and talking of GHIV there will be a special on CMR Nashville featuring the great man, who celebrates 50 years in the business this year, and his British counterpart TONY GOODACRE (also clocking up 50 years) near to Christmas. More details soon. CMR Nashville is broadcasting online from their various studios in Nashville, London, Ireland, and soon Australia. Produced by the GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, the NEW CHRISTIAN MUSIC SHOW with PAUL DAVIS & ANDY HUMPHRIES is now broadcasting on over 275 radio stations worldwide including :- CMR Nashville Radio on www.cmrnashville.net on Sundays 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.(London time) SonRise Radio on www.sonriseradio.com on Sundays at 9- 11 pm & 10am-Noon (London time) NCM's JESSE MCREYNOLDS, a member of the award winning brother duo, JIM & JESSE, (until Jim's death in 2002) is celebrating 60 years of touring in 2007. Well known as a mandolin stylist known for his musical wizardry, song writing, singing, and arranging, Jesse McReynolds has been a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY for over 40 years, and has toured extensively throughout Europe, Africa, and the US. A multiple Grammy nominee and winner, he was also co-winner of the IBMA Instrumental recording, ‘Mandolin Extravaganza’ and recipient of IBMA Instrumental Recording of the Year nomination in 2005 for his stellar collection of mostly original songs, ‘Bending the Rules’. Calling all media…! CLINTON LOCK (EMI CMG) is giving NCM DJs and journalists the opportunity of telephone interviews with Christian rock-band FALLING UP. Interviews are to be Tuesday 29th November. Hailing from Albany, Oregon, Falling Up transformed into a full-time musical project after graduating high school in 2002. The act quickly made its first impression in the national music scene with its AARON SPRINKLE-produced debut, 2004’s ‘Crashings’, which went on to sell nearly 100,000 copies. Following the release, the band embarked on a steady stream of tour dates (with over six tours and 400 shows in a two-year span) establishing a strong, loyal fan base. Clinton says, "Please can you let me know within the next two days if you are interested, so that I can start scheduling the interview slots." UK phone: 01323 437724 E: clock@kingsway.co.uk Watch out for their debut appearance on next month’s NCM. ‘Parentplay’ is an exciting new parenting course that helps churches to reach out to parents in their local area. Devised by RACHEL MURRILL and RACHEL BRIGHT, the course is ideal for any parent with children under the age of five. Available from AUTHENTIC MEDIA. From Georgia, USA, FRANK FORTUNATO (OPERATION MOBILIZATION International Music Director) writes, "I direct HEART SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL, a division of Operation Mobilization. We send teams of worship musicians and recording engineers to restricted parts of the world to help the underground church. We do this mostly by helping emerging churches in restricted and persecuted places get their indigenous worship recorded and distributed. God keeps his people strong through worship. We have recently released a compilation recording ‘Sounds of Global Worship’ with 22 tracks from 16 regions of the world. ... It is entirely non-western and non-English and therefore will appeal mostly to those with a very wide angle radar screen on worship around the world.... My ministry needs a little army of recording engineers who are daring enough to do some field recordings in risky parts of the world. I need to tap into the huge world of Christian recording guys who would be willing to raise an airfare to join us somewhere in Asia or North Africa or the middle east where we do our underground recording projects. " www.heart-sounds.org. BARLOWGIRL are just one of the artistes getting involved in a new Bible study project aimed at young people. The ‘music driven, video- based’ studies also feature STELLAR KART, JESSIE DANIELS and BUILDING 429. After a serious bout of illness, NCM's FRED LEONARD from Cincinnati, Ohio writes. "I feel great since I have been on a strict, disciplined, natural, organic, and somewhat herbal diet, I have lost 30lbs. or so. Absolutely no meat, sugar, dairy, white flour, caffeine, any products or any processed food. Only a Garden Of Eden Diet because, "God Wants Us Well", from Kenneth Copeland Ministries at: www.kmc.org At present, the tumour(s) appears to have stabilized, it needs to be confirmed by The Cleveland Clinic Neurologist ... Thank You for sticking with me in prayer, and I thank all of my British and American Christian Brothers and Sisters who have and continue to pray for all of those, like me, who do need God's healing. I would imagine that all of us in this world need to be reminded to stay on the right track with Our Father in heaven throughout life, in order to be able to have the best chance at living a full life that I believe he wants us all to live before going home with him and his son, Jesus Christ." FredLeonardMusic@aol.com Fred says that he has a couple of songs in the pipeline that may appear on future NCMdiscs. PAUL FIELD will be in concert with GARETH DAVIES JONES at Calvary in Motherwell, Scotland on Friday 24th November, as part of their ‘Justice Tour’. Paul Field has been a professional composer, songwriter, singer & record producer for almost 30 years. He has won an IVOR NOVELLO AWARD from the BRITISH ACADEMY OF SONGWRITERS, a DOVE AWARD (and 2 Nominations) from GMA Nashville and several awards from ASCAP in America. He has written and produced songs on many Gold & Platinum records for artists around the world. CLIFF RICHARD, AVALON, WYNNONA, REBECCA ST. JAMES, JENNIFER KNAPP, POINT OF GRACE, PHIL KEAGGY, ELKIE BROOKS, TAMMY WYNETTE, JAQUI VELASQUEZ, NATALIE GRANT AND MICHAEL ENGLISH are among those who have had hits with Paul's songs. He's also written several musicals, children's songs and music for theatre, television and advertising. Gareth Davies Jones may be a relatively new name to many but having listened to his recent albums, there is no doubt that Gareth is going to become one of the UK's in demand singer songwriters. You can get further information at www.paulfield.com and www.headingwestmusic.com Tickets: office@calvarymotherwell.org RELIENT K have taken the unusual step of only allowing their Christmas record to be bought via iTUNES this year. Their Christmas recording ‘Deck The Halls, Bruise Your Hand?’ contains some traditional songs alongside some rocky humorous ones such as ‘Santa Claus Is Thumbing To Town.” Awww… BEBO NORMAN is to become a dad it was announced recently. Bebo’s wife ROSHARE is pregnant with their first child. Congratulations! And Finally… This week’s joke comes from JAMES CHASTEAUNEUF A young girl wanted to become a nun so she went to a convent and was interviewed by the Mother Superior. The girl was accepted and was told that it was a silent order and that she could speak only two words after she had been a nun for five years. Five years went by and she was called to the Mother Superior. You have been with us five years and you are allowed to speak two words - said the Mother Superior. "Cold food!" - the nun replied. "I'll see what I can do!" - said the M.S. Five more years went by and the nun was called again and given the chance to say two words. "Hard bed!" - she said. "I'll see what I can do!" - said the M.S. Yet another five years passed and she was called in front of the M.S. You've been with us 15 years now and you have the chance to say two more words - said the M.S. "I quit!" - said the nun. "Thank goodness for that!" - replied the Mother Superior - "you've done nothing but moan since you've been here!! NCM News 162 10th November 2006 A slice of history is up for grabs on Ebay from today… JOHNNY CASH’s house! The auction will sell off Johnny’s house in Walnut Grove, Memphis where he lived from 1957-1960 with wife VIVIAN and daughters ROSANNE and KATHY. The house boasts four bedrooms and a guitar shaped mailbox in the front yard! A star-studded event will launch ‘The Bible Experience Live’ next week in California. ‘The Bible Experience’ is an audio Bible that is different from all the others as it is dramatised with theatrical sound effects, original music underscore and cross-generational participants. This project has already set itself up to be the most highly anticipated projects of this sort. Hollywood's elite are reading the GREATEST story ever told from the GREATEST book ever written and they have brilliantly brought God's Word to life. The project was directed by CHIP HURD and features DENZEL WASHINGTON, BLAIR UNDERWOOD, YOLANDA ADAMS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, TICHINA ARNOLD, JAMES AVERY, BISHOP T.D. JAKES, ANGELA BASSETT, ERIC BENET, TERRY CREWS, RUBY DEE, GARY DOURDAN, KIM FIELDS, KIRK FRANKLIN, CUBA GOODING, JR., FOREST WHITAKER, ALFRE WOODARD, JEFFREY WRIGHT and many more. Many of those taking part will also appear at the launch on 15th November. For more information about the project go to www.inspiredby.com or www.zondervan.com to view the trailer: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12322709/site/newsweek/ Many congratulations to JULIA GRACE who was presented with the Best Gospel/Christian Album award at the NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS. She was handed her award by none other than the Prime Minister of New Zealand HELEN CLARK! It was for her album ‘Julia Grace’ which is available from PARACHUTE RECORDS. Julia described receiving the award (affectionately known as a TUI) as “a life time goal and an honour”. Well done! KIRK FRANKLIN is a busy man. Not only is he starring in the recording ‘The Bible Experience Live’, he’s launching a new film and TV production company, acting as himself in a new movie, launching a clothing range, releasing a new album – and… he’s also slotting in time to perform a concert in London next month! Phew! Kirk will be at the HAMMERSMITH PALAIS, London on 26th November. www.kirkfranklin.us The 2006 SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS took place recently. Here is an edited round-up of some of the winners: www.thesoutherngospel.com/tsgma.php Favourite Female Vocalist KIM HOPPER Favourite Male Vocalist GUY PENROD Favourite Songwriter KIRK TALLEY Favourite Musician SONYA ISAACS Favourite Band THE ISAACS Favourite Duet KIRK TALLEY AND ALLISON SPEER Favourite Trio BOOTH BROTHERS Favourite Mixed Group THE HOPPERS Favourite Male Quartet GAITHER VOCAL BAND Video / DVD of the Year Jerusalem - THE HOPPERS Album of the Year The Blind Man Saw It All - BOOTH BROTHERS Calling all media…! CLINTON LOCK (EMI CMG) is giving NCM DJs and journalists the opportunity of telephone interviews with ADIE CAMP, former lead singer of THE BENJAMIN GATE, and wife of CCM artist JEREMY CAMP. Adie has just released her debut solo project entitled 'Don’t Wait' and receiving considerable airplay and chart success on NCM38 with 'When It's Over'. With her spiky red hair, seemingly never-ending energy and the insatiable charisma that couldn't help but draw an audience in, Adie is one of Christian rock's most captivating performers. Interviews are likely to be in the next week, although Clint is awaiting confirmation of exact day and times. He says, "Please can you let me know within the next two days if you are interested, so that I can start scheduling the interview slots." UK phone: 01323 437724 E: clock@kingsway.co.uk INFINITY MUSIC DISTRIBUTION has just joined forces with THE KINGDOM KIDZ CLUB for a long term distribution deal. There is an inspirational story behind the Kingdom Kidz ministry, KIM NORTON conceived of the idea whilst praying in her car. She had just received the news that her 2 year old daughter had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and Asperger’s Syndrome following a stroke. She was asking God how she could possibly teach her young daughter about the Bible. Then she heard the simple reply – ‘Sing it into them’. Since then the ministry has led families in learning God’s Word ‘one song at a time’. This new distribution should make the products more widely available. www.kingdomkidzclub.com Congratulations to MICHAEL W SMITH whose 2000 album ‘Freedom’ has just been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association Of America. It is his 13th Gold certification for an album and goes along with his 2 gold certified videos and 4 platinum albums! One of the busiest singers around is 14 year old RORY MALONE. Rory’s talents have taken him across the world and this year is no exception with him playing a number of Christian concerts in New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, Iceland, Portugal, Italy and the U.K. He plays a contemporary pop/rock set, shares his faith with those attending and aims to have them fully involved in his set as the gig progresses. Here’s where he’ll be performing this winter in Australia and New Zealand (more dates to follow): 11th Nov Potararu. 17th Nov Rotorua. 18th Nov Te Awamutu. 25th Nov Hamilton Central Baptist. 26th Nov Taupo. 1st Dec Auckland. 2nd Dec Auckland. 8th Dec Tama here Hamilton. 9th Dec Waikato Christmas in the park Hamilton. GRAHAM KENDRICK keeps on pushing the boundaries, returning with one of his most remarkable recordings to date. The album's title - 'Out of the Ordinary' - hints at the direction taken by the eleven songs. The album aims to explode “our misconceptions that limit our understanding of God.” The album carries on in the tradition of his previous two studio albums 'What Grace' and 'Do Something Beautiful'. Some songs have been co-written with several leading worship writers: PAUL BALOCHE, STU GARRARD, TRE SHEPPARD and DAN WHEELER. Which NCM artistes did BILL GAITHER congratulate for their ability to write ‘organic’ Christian songs..? Bill Gaither praised husband and wife AMY GRANT and VINCE GILL for writing songs that weren’t filled with ‘God-speak’ but had a more organic way of communicating the gospel. He said it was a trait that country songwriters used effectively. BBC Radio Bristol's 'Breakfast Show' gave no less than 15 mentions to BRYAN CHALKER's 'Little Boxes' song on the morning of 5th November, which included all news bulletins. They also featured him playing guitar and singing the first verse, then played two verses from the actual record and later, due to listener response, were obliged to play the entire song. Bryan says, "Next month, if my song 'Small Packages' (penned by Wes Davis) does well on NCM, I'll see if I can whip up some more local media interest." The list of big acts featuring at next Easter’s AUSTRALIAN GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL grows and grows! This week it was announced that jazz virtuoso JAMES MORRISON will take to the stage. James has worked with some the greats: WYNTON MARSALIS, FRANK SINATRA, CAB CALLOWAY, WOODY SHAW, WHITNEY HOUSTON, DIZZY GILLESPIE, RAY CHARLES and B. B. KING to name a few! He recently released his CD Gospel Collection Volume 2, plus an autobiography ‘Blowing My Own Trumpet’ presenting the “adventures and misadventures” of his life. Morrison’s performance at AGMF 07 marks his second visit to the festival which has earned the reputation as the country’s number one event for youth, kids and families. The diverse festival sees Morrison joining SUPERCHIC[K], BLINDSIDE, DAY OF FIRE, JIMMY NEEDHAM, and the PLANETSHAKERS BAND. AGMF started in 1999 as a joint venture between business, community, government, and Church groups to contribute significantly to the social, economic, and spiritual fabric of the city, and the Australian community. From its humble beginnings, the festival now attracts more than 30 000 people, and some of the most successful names in gospel and mainstream music. AGMF CEO ISAAC MOODY says AGMF 07 is shaping up to be the “best festival yet”. MUTTO lead singer with Australian band SOULFRAME bravely took on the judges of AUSTRALIAN IDOL recently. Although he was eliminated from the competition, the show brought the band some helpful exposure in the form of the Lexmark Indy Carnival and an appearance on top TV talk show ROVE LIVE. www.soulframe.com 'Joyful Shouting', the song written by Australian-based singer, song-writer and guitarist JONATHAN JAMES, was placed number 5 in the NCM Euro Charts last month. Jonathan’s song was chosen from his recently released CD of worship favourites 'My Covenant' recorded and produced in Singapore and Australia. PAUL DAVIS described the CD as “a top folkish, praise and worship release recorded with the help of solid musicians….Jonathan’s deep faith is an essential reason for this album’s existence. With a simple believable quality in his voice, there is an out of the ordinary, lingering excellence especially when he sings proverbially in the major key…the result is a winning mix especially ‘Joyful Shouting’”. DENNIS PAYNE the pres |