GMA interviews

New interviews from GMA week with Mercy Me, Mandisa, 33 Miles, Building 429, Laura Story, Chris Sligh, FEE, Joy Whitlock, Luke Benward, Jasmine and the Rubies to come very soon!!!

Mandisa

Mandisa talks about the 2009 Women of Faith Tour and her new album Freedom on The Today show with Kathie Lee and Hoda!!

Prayer of the day

Prayer of the day...

Prayer for sweetness...

May the wind blow sweetness,
the rivers flow sweetness,
the herbs grow sweetness,
for the People of Truth!

Sweet be the night,
sweet the dawn,
sweet be earth's fragrance,
sweet be our Heaven!

May the tree afford us sweetness,
the sun shine sweetness,
our cows yield sweetness --
milk in plenty!

Dove Awards

DOVE Awards are coming soon... mark your calenders for April 18-22!!

Mandisa

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MANDISA MANIA BEGINS WITH COVERAGE IN
PEOPLE AND ON CNN.COM

CNN.COM Feature Receives over 600k page views,
is Top 5 Read Story

**As she nears the release of her sophomore project FREEDOM, the buzz is brewing far
and wide for American Idol Season 5 finalist and recording artist MANDISA.

**The woman Entertainment Weekly called a ‘vocal powerhouse,’ whose debut, TRUE
BEAUTY, was nominated for a GRAMMY® and was the best-selling new artist debut
ever for her label, Sparrow Records (EMI Music), has lost an incredible 75 lbs and
everyone’s talking about it, including CNN online, whose feature has only been up today
and already received over 800k page views in just the first four hours, making it one of
the Top 5 read stories on the news giant’s website. PEOPLE magazine also profiled
Mandisa in an exclusive online feature last week, which both USA TODAY
(http://blogs.usatoday.com/entertainment/2009/03/mandisa-drops-7.html)
and CNN picked up, while PEOPLE also showcased her in their BodyWatch feature
inside their current issue. Both stories can be found at:


http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/11/mandisa/index.html


www.people.com/people/article/0,,20263130,00.html

TODD STARNES APPEARS ON OPRAH & FRIENDS RADIO

TODD STARNES APPEARS ON OPRAH & FRIENDS RADIO,
MIKE & JULIET MORNING SHOW, FOX & FRIENDS - On February 9th
AND MORE IN SUPPORT OF
“THEY POPPED MY HOOD AND FOUND GRAVY ON THE DIPSTICK”

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN AND MANDISA TiVO ALERT

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STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN AND MANDISA TiVO ALERT
*photo: from left to right, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa and Max Lucado before their special appearance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information contact:
Velvet Rousseau Kelm, Courtney Hyder or Christina Garvin
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615.591.7989
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February 27, 2009


STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN AND MAX LUCADO CO-HOST WITH
AMERICAN IDOL’S MANDISA APPEARING
ON TBN TONIGHT AT 7PM (PST)

TBN presents “His Name Is Jesus” co-hosted by best-selling author Max Lucado and five-time
GRAMMY® Award winner, Steven Curtis Chapman with musical performances by American
Idol’s fifth season finalist, Mandisa.

“His Name Is Jesus” debuts tonight at 7PM (PST)
on a TBN station near you.

**Recently seen on The Huckabee Show, Steven Curtis Chapman is preparing to head back out
on the road for the spring leg of the United Tour alongside long-time friend, Michael W. Smith.

**Earlier this month, American Idol’s fifth season finalist Mandisa, attended the grand opening
of The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, accompanied by fellow
American Idol contestants and winners. Mandisa is speaking out to women worldwide about the
freedom she has experienced through her faith and incredible 70+lb weight loss in her upcoming
sophomore release, Freedom, bowing on March 24th.
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www.stevencurtischapman.com
www.mandisaoffical.com

Milkshake proposal gone awry

Woman chokes on her own engagement ring!!

Chris Sligh

Chris Sligh appears at Walt Disney World's American Idol Experience.

Mandisa

Mandisa speaks to women about Freedom... her new album... and her experience.

Toby Mac

Toby Mac honored with first solo Grammy win!!

Chris Tomlin is coming to your town soon!!

Three-time GRAMMY® nominee Chris Tomlin is coming to your town soon... 

he recently kicked off his “HELLO LOVE TOUR” in a big way, performing to over 40,000 fans in just the first 10 dates alone.

VOTA

Check out this band......
Band VOTA gives over $80,000 to efforts in Kenya!!

This band is not only kind hearted but their “Hard To Believe” music video rocks!!

13 year old has baby

Thirteen year old, Alfie Patten and 15 year old,  Chantelle Steadman gave birth to a 7lb 3oz little girl, Masie Roxanne February 12, 2009. 

"I thought it would be a good idea to have a baby," Patten says.

The idea of a 13 and 15 year old having a child is mortifying but that's just my opinion. I remember what I knew... or really what I thought I knew and didn't... at that age and there is no way that they would have the maturity or resources that are needed to bring another life into this world. Where are their parents is my question!!

16 YEAR OLD TEEN ARTIST ROBERT PIERRE GIVES AWAY 100,000 RECORDS

Robert Pierre has helped to raise over $800,000 for the James Fund charity that helps widows and orphans both locally and worldwide.Pierre's partnership with Family Christian Stores started in mid-Sept. and ended right after the holiday season. With a $10 donation to The
James Fund, shoppers received Identity and a Barnabus bear that was
given to an orphan in the consumer’s community or in a third world
country.

MercyMe closes down NRB at Opryland Hotel

February 9th-

MercyMe has become one of the Christian world's superstar bands. After the Grammy's on February 8th the band flew back with one hour of sleep to perform at the NRB held at Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN- and give the performance that blew the crowd away. This band is truly inspirational and humble- Bart Millard (lead singer of the group) makes sure to thank God for the chance to praise Him and hopefully make a difference in his lifetime and "likes to think he would have made his dad proud." They perform "I Can Only Imagine" inspired by Millard's dad's early passing, with the same passion it has been performed so many times before.

BOOK ALERT!!

Todd Starnes, FOX News reporter, releases a  new book "They Popped My Hood and found gravy on the dipstick". It looks like it is going to be a cute one! This story is about Starnes life experience of being a 300-pound guy with a bad heart, to a 150-pound guy who ran the New York City Marathon. It is about more than just the weight, it is about his journey to get there and how it affected his relationship with God. Check out more on this inspirational book at themediacollective .

4th Annual Benefit Ball set for January 31, 2009

Local Businesses come together for the 4th Annual Ball to benefit Haitian hurricane victims.

Media Contact: Lori Isaacs lori@overture-media.com / 615-579-1266 Event Contact: Philip Peters philip@trueartist.org or 615-403-0513

LOCAL ORGANIZATION FORMED BY INDIVIDUAL MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO REACH OUT 4TH ANNUAL BENEFIT BALL SET FOR JANUARY 31, 2009 NASHVILLE, TN...January 7, 2009...


Last August, Hurricane Gustav devastated all communities in its path including the already hurting nation of Haiti. The destruction from the category three hurricane left Haiti in an extreme famine and residents fighting to survive by destroying animals and crops that won't be replenished until late spring. This was the first of four hurricanes that hit the area in 2008. A local young adult and his organization experienced Hurricane Gustov and were eye witnesses to the devastation that resulted from it. Now they are looking beyond themselves and hosting the Fourth Annual Benefit for Haiti in Nashville, TN on January 31, 2009 to raise funds to restore a nation one community at a time.



The Haiti Benefit will be held at Rocketown beginning at 7:30 p.m. This fundraiser is hosted by The Conduit, an organization started by a few individuals that have been used to mobilize the resources around them to reach out to those in need. The Conduit invites young adults in the area desiring to help the hungry and needy in Haiti by attending the ball for an evening of friends and celebration. Sponsors will provide food and giveaways for the evening. The benefit will include a silent auction as well as a performance by an artist to be announced and Top 40 DJ to dance the night away.



Advance tickets can be purchased at conduit mission for $17 or $20 at the door. Rocketown is located at 401 6th Ave. S in Nashville, TN. About Philip Peters & His Dream: Philip Peters was affected for life at the age of 17 when he visited Jamaica with Teen Mania ministries. He met and befriended a local Haitian who was also a student at the time. Fast forward five years, $60,000 in college debt, and a move from Indiana to Nashville to pursue a career in the music industry making just over $20,000 as Peters decides to keep a promise made to his friend to visit him in his homeland of Haiti.



In December 2005, Peters and five friends traveled back to Jacmel, Haiti. Following the third anniversary of visiting Haiti this December, the group celebrates six trips and more than 50 people visiting the Haitian community to offer hope and necessary aid. This coming spring a building project will be completed to host children in need as well as the local pastor and supplies for the community. In addition a food project was launched in 2008 to feed more than 100 children three times a week and an educational sponsorship program has sent 465 children to school among other needs provided through this long-standing relationship being built all through the desire to make a difference and one young man. Peters and his local church, New River Fellowship, have joined with Restoration Ministries in the Caribbean where The Conduit has become the hands and feet in Haiti. About "The Conduit":



In September 2007, Operation Haiti became a non-profit (501 C3) organization under the name "The Conduit." This is a group of young adults (ages 20-30) whose average income is $23,000 and desire to make a difference in the world around them. In just one year, the group of 15- 30 individuals have already given an astounding $50,000+ to be used not only in Haiti, but a center for the homeless affected by drugs and alcohol in Columbia, TN as well as giving money for the needs in Africa and providing Christmas to family members in need in the local area. For more information on The Conduit, work in Haiti or the Benefit contact Philip Peters at philip@trueartist.org or 615-403-0513. - ### - -



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We are ready to announce the list of silent auction items that will be available! Additional items will be added daily leading up to the Benefit...


-Burgess Photography: Portrait Session for a single subject and 11x14 Artisan portrait valued at $410. Minimum bid $20.

-2hr In home cooking class with Chef Melissa DeWitt valued at $150. Minimum bid $15.

-Dinner Afare $100 Gift Card. Minimum bid $15.

- Round Trip transportation on the FADDS Party Trolley valued at $240. Minimum bid $20.

-Introductory Dance Lesson for single or couple at Fred Astaire Dance Studio valued at $135/$200. Minimum bid $20.

-Gigi's Cupcakes $25 Gift Card. Minimum bid $10.

-3 30 minute personal training sessions at the Franklin Athletic Club with Keelan Hastings valued at $175. Minimum bid $20.

-60 Minute Therapeutic Massage at Light of Life Massage Therapy. Minimum bid $20.

-Original Artwork from Pharo's design studio valued at $35 and $25. Minimum bid $10.

-4 Tickets to Nashville Predators game. Minimum bid $20.-Debra Kay Photography

-2hr photoshoot at location of your choice. Valued at $150. Minimum bid $20.

-Hair Cut and Color, manicure, and pedicure at Rodney Mitchell Salon. Minimum bid $20.

-1Month Dance Classes at Scott Ellis School of Dance valued at $55. Minimum bid $10.

-1hr Swedish Massage or facial at Serendipity valued at $80. Minimum bid $20.

-Shack Sampler Meal for 6 from Shane's Rib Shack, valued at $60. Minimum bid $15.

-Thomas Kinkead framed "Glory of Morning" picture. Minimum bid $20.

-4 Passes to Winterjam featuring Tobymac, Hawk Nelson, and others. Passes include advance access to the venue for great seat selection! Minimum bid $15.The following items will be given away in a raffle which you are automatically entered in when you submit your ticket stub!Chick Fil A meal cardsAppetizers from ApplebeesVarious CD's provided by GOAWe would also like to thank Blue Coast Burrito, Publix, Kroger, Walmart, and Chick Fil A for their contributions to the benefit.