Christian Activities Music Notes, the Latest Christian Music News & Entertainment Information: August 2020 Edition
What’s going on in Christian music in August? Here are new music, events and updates for July 2010 featuring Jason Biddle, 3 Heath Brothers, Ledger, Brandon Lake, Dove Awards, Amy Grant, Matthew West, John Schlitt, Life.Church Worship, Iona, Hillsong Young & Free, Joe Exotic, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Stryper, Rachael Nemiroff, more
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CA Music Notes: August 2020
Music News
The Book of Iona has now been released and all pre-orders have been shipped out. It’s been a long time coming, but the Book of Iona box set from former… Highly-Anticipated Book of Iona Is Finally Released
ON HEELS OF FOUR GMA DOVE AWARD NOMINATIONS GETTY MUSIC ANNOUNCES KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY’S NEW PROJECT: EVENSONG (HYMNS AND LULLABIES AT THE CLOSE OF… Getty Music Announces the Release of Their Latest Collection, ‘Evensong’
NEW ARTIST JASON BIDDLE ARRIVES WITH ‘COME ON IN’ AND LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY OF REDEMPTION Jason Biddle is not a household name. You have probably never heard of him… New Artist Jason Biddle Debuts with ‘Come On In’
Fireflight ‘Unbreakable’ Certified Gold. “Unbreakable,” the 2007 chart-topping single from GRAMMY®-nominated genre-defying rockers Fireflight, has been certified gold… Rockers Fireflight 2007 Song ‘Unbreakable’ Certified Gold by RIAA
The 3 Heath Brothers honored at Christian Worldview Film Festival with Best Young Filmmaker awardThe 3 Heath Brothers, who are quickly becoming rising stars….3 Heath Brothers Honored at the Christian Worldview Film Festival
Brandon Lake Debuts ‘House of Miracles,’ Key Collaborations Hallmark Singer/Songwriter’s August 28. Label Premiere Award-winning singer/songwriter and…Bethel Music’s Brandon Debuts with ‘House of Miracles’
Skillet and Ledger Nominated for 51st Annual Dove Awards. SKILLET RECEIVES TWO GMA DOVE AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM, SONG. Multi-Platinum… Skillet and Ledger Honored with Dove Awards in 2020
HILLSONG YOUNG & FREE ANNOUNCES 4th ALBUM – “ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS” AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER. GRAMMY®-nominated Hillsong Young & Free… Hillsong Young & Free Announces 4th Album ‘All of My Best Friends’
Amy Grant on GOOD MORNING AMERICA with Robin Roberts Wednesday for First, Exclusive Interview Two Months After Life-Saving Open Heart Surgery. In June Christian Activities reported on Amy Grant’s recovery from heart surgery for PAPVR… Amy Grant Talks Open Heart Surgery on ‘Good Morning America’ Tomorrow
New Show From Five-Time Grammy Winner Matthew West Marks Seventh Podcast Addition Since Network’s Launch in May. Popular author and podcaster Annie F. Downs… Matthew West Podcast Added to ‘That Sounds Fun’
Girder Records Announces John Schlitt Limited Vinyl Edition of ‘GO’ ‘Go,’ the eleven-song collection of Christian rock ‘n’ roll from legendary rock…John Schlitt Drops Limited Vinyl Edition of Latest Solo Project ‘GO’ |
New Album from Life.Church Worship “Jesus Is Near” EP Available on Friday. The new album from Life.Church Worship, ‘Jesus Is Near,’ will be available Aug 14… New Album from Life.Church ‘Jesus Is Near’ EP
IONA‘s Dave Bainbridge Provides Upcoming ‘Book of Iona’ Update. Book of IONA Box Set Celtic musician Dave Bainbridge, formerly of the band IONA, provides an update… Book of Iona Update from Dave Bainbridge
GRAMMY® nominated Hillsong Young & Free announces the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated” audio track & video today… Hillsong Young & Free Announces Release of ‘Uncomplicated
“Tiger King’ Finds God in Prison, Requests Pardon from President Trump to Help Save America in Exclusive Letter to Josh Belcher Uncharted Podcast… Surprising ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic Finds God in Prison, Asks for Pardon

JEREMY CAMP’S “KEEP ME IN THE MOMENT” SWEEPS CHRISTIAN RADIO CHARTS AS #1 SONG NEW DELUXE EDITION OF CHART-TOPPING ALBUM STREETS THIS FRIDAY Jeremy Camp… Jeremy Camp’s ‘Keep Me in the Moment’ Snags #1
Legendary Christian Rock Band Stryper Returns September 4th with New Studio Album, “Even The Devil Believes” When you think of 1980s Christian rock… Stryper Returns Sept. 4 with New Album, ‘Even The Devil Believes’
Skillet News: Multi-Platinum Rockers Skillet Announces Sept 11 Release of Victorious: The Aftermath Deluxe Edition; Also Announce Pre-Sale Package Deal VICTORIOUS: THE DELUXE.. Skillet Announces Release of ‘Victorious: The Aftermath’ Deluxe Edition Plus Pre-Sale Package
Christian pop artist Rachael Nemiroff continues releasing a song each month from her upcoming EP that will be available in early November, with ‘Unknown’ Rachael Nemiroff Unleashes New Single ‘Unknown’
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Industry News
The World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Is Flooding the Ark Encounter in Kentucky next year. Abraham Productions to Hold ‘40 Days & 40 Nights of…World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Heading to the Ark Encounter in 2021

Who are the Dove Award Nominees in 2020? The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the nominations for the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards… GMA Announces 51st Annual Dove Nominees
Bott Radio Network Expands Christian Talk Radio in NW Arkansas Bott Radio Network (BRN) is pleased to announce a major power increase in Fort Smith, Ark… Bott Radio Network Expands in NW Arkansas
First Sing! Global Music Conference Begins Aug 30: GETTY MUSIC ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SIX CONTINENT WORSHIP EVENT SING! GLOBAL DIGITAL GETTY MUSIC WORSHIP …First Sing! Global Music Conference from Getty Music
Movie/Theater News
With Broadway on Hiatus, TBN Premieres Smash Hit Theater Production of ‘JONAH’ in Exclusive Broadcast Debut for One Night Only This Friday. Social…TBN Premieres Smash Hit ‘JONAH’ in Exclusive Broadcast
What can you do with the family during the summer heat to stay cool while you are avoiding the crowds? Watch these six sizzling faith-based movies! Six Cool Faith-Based Movies for the Family This Summer
Family-Friendly, Faith-Based Film ‘Switched’ Coming to Video On Demand + DVD in Sept., Oct.; Stars Miya Horcher, Madeleine Byrne, John Schneider, Vanessa Merrell, more… Clever New Faith-Based Film ‘Switched’ Coming Out Soon
‘Healing River’ an independent, faith-based movie about “impossible” forgiveness, scores high marks on Amazon Prime Video streaming ‘Healing River’ Nabs… Indie Faith Film ‘Healing River’ Nabs High Marks on Amazon
Do You Believe in Miracles? New Film ‘2 Hearts‘ Tells Inspirational True Story of Love and Purpose Spanning Decades Only in Theaters September 11 The… New Film ‘2 Hearts’ Reveals True Story of Love & Purpose
Church News
Some churches that teach religious traditions and not the depth of God’s word… Religion, Faith, and Worship: Are they the same thing?
Franklin Graham Announces Plans to Hold a Prayer March In Washington, DC to Heal Our Land “Thus the Lord was moved by prayer for the land.”—2 Samuel…Franklin Graham Announces Prayer March In Washington, DC
After Church Buildings Have Been Closed for So Long, Can the Church Recover After COVID-19? Since March 2020, the US has been in a quarantine period… Will the Church Recover After COVID-19?
Other News:
The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit will be offering free tours to the public, September 5th, 2020 to honor local veterans The Wreaths Across America… Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Is Traveling to Tennessee | Christian Activities:
10th Anniversary of Chihuly at Cheekwood Marks 60th Anniversary of Cheekwood as a Public Exhibition. Even in the rain and under overcast skies, Chihuly at Cheekwood glows through JAnuary 10, 2021… 10th Anniversary of Chihuly at Cheekwood Glows with Exotic Beauty
Wreaths Across America Makes Call for Nation to Stand Out and Wave Flags in American Unity to Remember 9/11 Anniversary Wreaths Across America wants to encourage… Nation Asked to Wave Flags in Unity to Honor 9/11 Anniversary
The following information about the Mark of the Beast Penalty is submitted by Dan Corner of Evangelical Outreach: Have you heard of the ID2020 Alliance? Mark of the Beast Penalty Included in ID2020 Alliance
Instructions on how to save money by building a great PC computer for modern 3D gaming Build for PC Computers. With bands like Skillet making their own video games… This Build for PC Computers Will Save You Money
Parler and USA.Life Offer Alternative Social Media Options for Those Tired of Seeing Conservative Voices Censored, Blacklisted and Shadow-banned on… Parler, USA.Life Offer Alternative Social Media for Christians, Jews, Conservatives
Top Ten Traditional Songs for Women Why Do We Need Traditional Songs for Women? Google is full of lists of songs that empower women. That’s not surprising since those are the tunes that drive radio stations and movie soundtracks. The women’s movement has done a fine job of convincing us that women need to be more empowered, but is that really true? Top Ten Traditional Songs for Women
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