~ CA Music Notes: What’s going on inside the Christian Music and Entertainment Industry in September 2024 featuring Yolanda Adams, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, For King and Country, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Donald Trump, Tauren Wells, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Forrest Frank, Ray Stevens, Fairfield Four and more!
September
Amy Grant: HOUSE OF LOVE Expanded Anniversary Edition Out Sept. 27
On September 27th, six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant will release the House Of Love Expanded Anniversary Edition, and I am so excited to give you a chance to hear it! LISTEN HERE Previously released is the digital single “Politics Of Kissing,”
2025 Art Calendars by Kathryn Darden
The holidays are almost here and the New Year—2025–isn’t far behind! If you like the original illustrations that frequently appear in Christian Activities, the art of Kathryn Darden is now available in unique, limited-run calendars for the holidays…
Benny DiChiara & Empowered to Perform at Ichthus Music Festival
Ichthus Music Festival to Feature Main Stage Performance from Singer/Songwriter/Survivor Benny DiChiara & His Indie Christian Rock Band, Empowered, on Saturday, September 28, 2024
Yolanda Adams Releases New Album, SUNNY DAYS; Available Now
Yolanda Adams, the platinum-selling legendary gospel singer makes her grand return today with the release of her latest solo studio album, SUNNY DAYS, the four-time GRAMMY winner’s first album since 2011’s Becoming.
Steven Curtis Chapman To Be Inducted into Grand Ole Opry Family Nov. 1
Multi-Grammy® and GMA Dove Award-winning Steven Curtis Chapman will officially become a member of the Grand Ole Opry on November 1.
YFC Responds to Student Mental Health Crisis
~ YFC is responding to urgent mental health crisis among students through Rebalance program ~ A significant number of teens are experiencing increasing levels of trauma. According to the Springtide Research Institute, nearly half or more of the young people surveyed said they are moderately or extremely depressed (47%), anxious (55%), stressed (57%) or lonely (45%).
Second Attempt on President Trump Thwarted
A second attempt was made on the life of President Trump today, Sept. 25. This time a gunman was apprehended at the golf course where the former President was golfing with friends.
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YFC Responds to Student Mental Health Crisis
~ YFC is responding to urgent mental health crisis among students through Rebalance program ~ A significant number of teens are experiencing increasing levels of trauma. According to the Springtide Research Institute, nearly half or more of the young people surveyed said they are moderately or extremely depressed (47%), anxious (55%), stressed (57%) or lonely (45%).
Amy Grant and Vince’s Gill’s “When I Think of Christmas” releases today, Sept. 13.
Forrest Frank is quickly creating a huge buzz in Christian music. After being named Billboard’s Top New Christian Artist of 2023 followed by the success of his genre-debut GOD IS GOOD EP, which reached Top 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart, his first full-length project, CHILD OF GOD released…
Celebrating Constitution Day Sept. 17
Who didn’t have to memorize the Preamble to the Constitution in elementary school or middle school? Those familiar words mean something and lead into one of the most important documents on the planet. We the People of the United States…
Prepare for Constitution Day 2024
On September 17, 2024, we will celebrate our Constitution’s 235th year of existence.
America Under Attack–The Events of 9/11
2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the devastation that came to be known as “Ground Zero” when terrorists targeted the Pentagon and the World Trade Center with aircraft filled with American passengers. The following brief first-hand summary of the events of that day as I learned about them is from our archives, 9/11/2001.
What Conflict Led to the Crusades?
The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated by the Catholic Church between the 11th and 13th centuries. They were primarily fought against Muslim forces in the Middle East, although there were also internal Christian conflicts.
2024’s Happiest States in America: Tennessee Is Depressed
How does Tennessee rank among all the states in happiness? With a recent Gallup poll showing only 47% of Americans are “very satisfied” with the way their life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Happiest States in America in 2024…
How Google Suppresses Free Speech
From 2009 through 2012, I wrote for three news websites, including a Yahoo channel. Writers were rated and paid on the page views our articles brought in. It was with some alarm that writers and website owners learned as far back as 2012 that Google was demoting its competitors’…
Fall Festivals
Michael W. Smith Added to Sing! 2024
~ Legendary Christian artist Michael W. Smith Added to Sing! 2024 ~ Acclaimed worship artist Michael W. Smith will be joining The Gettys on the Wednesday night of the Sing! Conference to help lead worship as a part of the fourth plenary session. Sing! takes place Sept. 3 – 5, 2024.
Amy Grant and Vince Gill Release When I Think of Christmas
They say anticipation is the greatest gift of Christmas, and people are already anticipating the new holiday release from Amy Grant and Vince Gill, When I Think Of Christmas, coming September 13.
How the Inquisition Targeted Protestants
In discussions about world religions, it becomes clear that Christianity is more tolerant than other religions.
AVERAGE JOE Stars Eric Close, True Story of Football Coach Fired for Praying
AVERAGE JOE, starring Eric Close, comes to theaters nationwide this fall.
Pat Barrett Announces “Beautiful Life Tour”
Worship leader and songwriter Pat Barrett has announced his “Beautiful Life Tour” with special guest Patrick Mayberry this fall. Tickets are now on sale for the 12-date tour which begins on Sept. 5th.
Ray Stevens CabaRay Final Season
In 2009, Ray Stevens was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.
October
Meet Christian Activities Publisher: Kathryn Darden
Kathryn Darden is an American author, publisher, entrepreneur, and journalist, best known as the founder and publisher of Christian Activities, an online platform that covers news, events, and reviews related to the Christian community that launched in October 1, 1992…
Music City Walk of Fame Ceremony to Honor Fairfield Four
Music City Walk of Fame Ceremony on October 30 to Honor Jimmy Buffett and The Fairfield Four and will Pay Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary by Inducting Colin Reed and Bill Cody.
Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham Present ‘For the One’ Tour
BRANDON LAKE AND PHIL WICKHAM PRESENT ‘FOR THE ONE’ TOUR DOCUMENTARY WITH FATHOM In Theaters October 27-29
Tauren Wells to Host 55th Annual Dove Awards
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Tauren Wells will be returning as host and performer for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards for his second consecutive year on October 1.
Keith & Kristyn Getty Fall Tour Dates
Keith & Kristyn Getty Fall Tour Dates Announced with Special Guests Matt Boswell & Matt Papa. The tour starts October 16 in Louisville, KY.
November
CMA Music Awards
Check out the CMA website for details.
December
2024 For King and Country Holiday Spectacular Announced
| for KING + COUNTRY has just announced six performance dates for their “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2024 TOUR EXPERIENCE” coming December 1 – December 20, 2024. The holiday tour will visit cities including Los Angeles, New York and Nashville, at the Grand Ole Opry House. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will combine festive visuals with lighting and staging effects to create a noteworthy holiday spectacular. |
Keith & Kristyn Getty Announce 2024 Irish Christmas Tour
Keith & Kristyn Getty Announce Upcoming 2024 Irish Christmas Tour; Tickets Available now
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