Bobby Caldwell: Smooth jazz artist Nov 22, 2009
Caldwell has had a number of successful solo releases, most notably "What You Won't Do For Love." As a songwriter, he has composed songs for artists such as Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and Al Jarreau. Additionally, Caldwell starred as Frank Sinatra in the Las Vegas theatrical production "The Rat Pack Is Back." His performance drew rave reviews from critics and fans. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
With holiday music, it's all about memories Nov 7, 2009
"I'll Be Home for Christmas," Amy Grant. 15. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kim Carnes has friends in high places Nov 5, 2009
" One of Carnes' favorite songwriters is Greg Barnhill, who also happens to be a member of her band. "I always have Greg do two or three songs in the show," says Carnes, who points out that Barnhill is the author of such country-tinged hits as "Walkaway Joe" (recorded by Trisha Yearwood) and "House of Love" (Vince Gill and Amy Grant). "He's amazingly talented, and if people don't know about Greg, they'll love him when they hear him. " Carnes adds that while she'll play several songs from... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sound of music Nov 5, 2009
There are also artist biographies for the history books like Hawaiian Son: The Life and Music of Eddie Kamae by James D. Houston, Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant or Willie Nelson: An Epic Life by Joe Nick Patoski. Memorial biographies such as Tupac Remembered: Bearing Witness to a Life and Legacy edited by Molly Monjauze and Michael Jackson: The One and Only: A Tribute to and American Icon from Triumph Books. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Benefit concert raises $350K for GMA Oct 15, 2009
The artists star power lived up to what was billed as the Concert of the Decade Monday night, with hitmakers Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Point of Grace, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, MercyMe, Kirk Franklin, Natalie Grant and others performing for 350 attendees in the Loveless Cafe Barn outside Nashville. The show was also streamed online, attracting close to 10,000 viewers. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Casper's own has busy summer Aug 16, 2009
And then he went back to Colorado and hung out with Vince Gill and Amy Grant at the 6th annual Vince Gill rant Golf Classic at Aspen Meadows Resort. The event benefits Challenge Aspen, which helps people with disabilities and encourages them to become active, especially by participating in outdoor sports. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Pleasant Heights Baptist Church to host Beth Moore simulcast Aug 10, 2009
A classically trained vocalist turned much-in-demand studio singer (Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Amy Grant, MercyMe, Sara Groves), Cottrell planned to sing opera, but his journey took an unexpected turn toward ministry. An accomplished songwriter, Cottrell worked as an editor at a music publishing company when he was asked to lead worship for the first time. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
George Morris, 62; XM Satellite DJ had stint on ’ZLX Aug 4, 2009
As host of XM Artist Confidential, Mr. Morris did original interviews and hosted exclusive live performances with such artists as Sting, Tony Bennett, Ludacris, Willie Nelson, Amy Grant, Odetta, and Pink. In 2005, he interviewed Beatles icon Paul McCartney before a live studio audience at XM s Performance Theater, three blocks from the site of the Washington Coliseum, where the Beatles played their first live US show in 1964. (Boston Globe)
Shannon Curtis: After Two Popular Indie EP Releases, "The Love Child of Fiona Apple and Norah Jones" Taps Her Fan Base to Help Fund Her Latest EP, 'Why Don't You Stay?' Which Was Produced in Nashville by Grammy Winner Charlie Peacock Jul 10, 2009
The Nashville-based Peacock, who has worked with everyone from Switchfoot and Amy Grant to Sixpence None The Richer and Audio Adrenaline, heard her bittersweet ballad Boomerangs ws on MySpace and told her he loved it. This unexpected connection led to the recording of her latest EP, Why Dont You Stay. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Palin: I'd beat Obama in a run Jul 4, 2009
She wraps up with Amy Grant songs. The August issue with Palin's interview goes on sale July 7. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony C... May 30, 2009
Embracing Nashville s moniker as the Music City, the Nashville Symphony regularly shares the Schermerhorn stage with performers as varied as cellist Yo-Yo Ma; country crooner Vince Gill and wife, gospel and contemporary Christian songstress Amy Grant; jazz artist Diana Krall; trumpeter Doc Severinson; the Vienna Boys Choir; and the classic cowboy quartet, Riders in the Sky. Each April, audience members lift their own voices to join the symphony and top Christian artists for the Community Hymn... (Suite101.com)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
There were only 6,500 people there for Michael Hutchence's final show, a schizo B94 "Summer Stretch" bill with his band INXS, Amy Grant, Savage Garden and 10,000 Maniacs. While on stage, Hutchence actually mocked Christian singer Grant during what was described as a "sensual, funny, engaging set" highlighted by the band's hit "Don't Change." It was the final date of the band's "Elegantly Wasted" tour. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lewis Black stirs a mighty wind Apr 28, 2009
A long bit on having to follow the angelic couple of Vince Gill and Amy Grant ("God made her of cream") at a concert in St. Louis was gold. In these depressed times, Black closed with a lengthy monologue on hope. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Grammy Award Winning Music Veteran Joins Teen Film, To Save a Life, Takes Helm on Music for Movie and Soundtrack Apr 16, 2009
Production credits include Switchfoot, Sixpence None The Richer, Jon Foreman, Amy Grant, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Al Green, CeCe Winans, and many more. Film and TV credits include A Walk To Remember, One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Songs Give Back for Autism Awareness Month Apr 12, 2009
Grammy-award winning artists (written for and performed with stars like Madonna, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and many more) will perform several original songs for the album launch debuting "The Life That's Chosen Me" (specifically created for caregivers; proceeds going to autism awareness). WHAT: Harmonizing with Humanity, a non-profit organization dedicated to unite "positive music" artists and fans who love... (PR Newswire)
Dolly Parton finds Cracker Barrel a good fit Apr 12, 2009
Cracker Barrel has partnered with Kenny Rogers, Amy Grant and other artists on CDs, but the Parton partnership is the first to include merchandise. "Only 1,350 rockers were made, and we sold approximately 70 percent in the first two weeks," Keiser says. (MSNBC -- News)
Brothers Finch succeeding at life-long dream Apr 6, 2009
Around Music City, Brothers Finch has been able to share the stage alongside band members for Martina McBride, Sara Evans and Steve Holy and has found the attention of renowned industry vocal coach Buzzy Orange (Carrie Underwood, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Lorrie Morgan and many more). In addition, they are also recognized for their fresh talent in the songwriting arena and are regulars on Debi Champion Songwriter s Nights. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Downey's game is afoot in Holmes flick Apr 2, 2009
An Opry spokeswoman says Martin will perform songs from his first musical album, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo. Performing with him will be friends Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Stuart Duncan, Tim O'Brien and John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.Martin, who's been playing banjo since he was 17, wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the new album.Jimi Hendrix's home now wood stock RENTON, Wash. The childhood home where rock guitarist and singer Jimi Hendrix is said to have first... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Moontoast.com Launches as First Online Marketplace for Human Knowledge Mar 17, 2009
The web site concept and business model have generated great excitement and attracted West Coast and Music Industry investment from luminaries such as Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd and Amy Grant. About Moontoast. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Year like No Other at Wild Adventures Mar 7, 2009
Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Clint Black, Chris Tomlin, Foreigner and Bret Michaels are a few of the concerts planned, all included with park admission. Great reserved concert tickets are still available for Keith Urban. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fringe Festival begins at Webb Center Mar 5, 2009
He continues to collaborate on duets with a stellar list of artists including Amy Grant and Steve Wariner, and writes hit songs for Wynonna Judd, Sawyer Brown and Joe Diffie. The infamous Riders in the Sky take the spotlight on Saturday evening and will perform in front of a sold out house. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Cracker Barrel to Offer Exclusive Dolly Parton CD Feb 28, 2009
Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels. About Cracker Barrel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Country music offered at Webb Center Feb 26, 2009
He continues to collaborate on duets with a stellar list of artists including Amy Grant and Steve Wariner, and he writes hit songs for Wynonna Judd, Sawyer Brown and Joe Diffie. Now married with a young family, White is ready for whatever the next phase of his career brings. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Center of Hope Feb 22, 2009
When it opened in 1985, the Ocean Center was better known for concerts than conventions, playing host in its first three months to Amy Grant, John Denver, the Beach Boys, Heart, Foreigner, Alabama, Starship, Kenny Rogers and Jimmy Buffett ... Oct. 3, 1985: Nearly 3,000 people show up to see singer Amy Grant give the first performance in the Ocean Center, which will bear a final price tag of $39 million. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
CompassionArt: music for a world in need Feb 18, 2009
" That reaction has come to fruition on a much larger scale, in a new multi-artist project called CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty. The new album features 14 songs by 19 of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music, including Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Stephen Curtis Chapman, CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton and TobyMac. All of the artists involved waived all of their fees, including songwriting and royalties, so the proceeds from the album and its companion book will all go to... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Cinnaminson, N.J. Cinnaminson Accounting Dana Giordano W. Soccer Sr. Cinnaminson, N.J. Cinnaminson Education Amy Grant W. Soccer Sr. Denver, Pa. Cocalico Psychology Wayne Grasela M. Soccer So. (Umassathletics.com)
Pageants to Porn: Kelli McCarty Suffering 'Creepy' Treatment Since Launching XXX Career Feb 13, 2009
Rinna told Tarts she ll be spending a fun day with her kids, Courtney Cox will just "hang at home", singer Amy Grant is planning a morning brunch with her hubby and their five children, Angie Harmon will "probably be breast-feeding" and Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson will sadly be on separate sides of the world. So is Steven Spielberg the only one with a little love left. (Fox News)
Coliseum management cuts 3 full-time jobs, $100,000 in expenses Feb 8, 2009
The Vince Gill and Amy Grant concert Dec. 20 brought in 3,764 people. The hockey game with the highest attendance for the month drew 3,908 fans on Dec. 13. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
