There are moments in life when circumstances take a sudden and unforeseen turn. In an instant, everything seems completely insignificant when weighed against the enormity of the unexpected. Jaci Velasquez is no stranger to such an occurrence. When her child, Zealand, was in second grade, doctors delivered a diagnosis of autism. This moment left Jaci […]
Friday Favorites: Review of Oceans of Grace Band’s Self-Titled Debut + Acoustic Video + Giveaway – by Craig Adams
Artist: Oceans of Grace Band Album: Oceans of Grace The self-titled release from Oceans of Grace is inspired and inspiring. This up-and-coming independent band is writing and producing worship music that reflects an obvious heart for the Kingdom of God! Oceans of Grace was born out of mission work. Many years ago, two brothers, serving alongside their parents in Chile, were leading […]
Newsboys: Sound Check Interview + Album Review of Love Riot – by Craig Adams
Artist: Newsboys Album: Love Riot Label: Fair Trade Services Newsboys fans, here it is… the long-awaited and highly-anticipated studio release, Love Riot! This powerful new album was produced by Mark Needham, (mixing credits include Imagine Dragons and Shakira); and Zach Hall (Five Knives); as well as Seth Mosley (TobyMac, for KING & COUNTRY) and Mike O’Connor for Full Circle Music. In short, if […]
Friday Favorites: Review of Mercy Me’s, It’s Christmas – by Craig Adams
Artist: Mercy Me Album: It’s Christmas Label: Mercy Me Thousands of Mercy Me fans around the world are thrilled to celebrate the holidays with a brand new Christmas album from the award-winning band. Released in early October of this year, It’s Christmas is a fun-filled and energetic project that you don’t want to miss. Finally! A new Christmas […]
Friday Favorites: Review of Paul Baloche’s Album, Christmas Worship, Vol. 2 – by Craig Adams
Artist: Paul Baloche Album: Christmas Worship, Vol. 2 Label: Integrity Music Paul Baloche has been writing songs, leading worship, and impacting the kingdom around the globe for decades. Few worship artists have the length and depth of career influence that mark Paul’s ministry. As a result, there are thousands of fans and followers of his […]
Friday Favorites: Craig Adams’ Top 10 Favorite Christmas Albums of All Time – by Craig Adams
Around our house, we listen to Christmas music non-stop from Thanksgiving until Christmas each year. We can’t seem to get enough of it! In case you happen to love it as much as we do, I thought I’d share this special list of my top 10 favorites Christmas albums with you. 1. Carpenters […]
Friday Favorites: Review of WOW Hits 2016 – by Craig Adams
Album: WOW Hits 2016 Labels: Sony/Word/Provident/CMG/Curb Once again, the 2016 album is the result of the partnership of Sony Music, Word Entertainment, Provident Music Group, Capitol Christian Music Group, and Curb Entertainment. These leading labels join hearts and rosters every year in order to deliver this extraordinary album of the latest and greatest Christian music. Thanks to […]
Friday Favorites: Review of Dave Cleveland’s Album, Blessed Assurance – by Craig Adams
Artist: David Cleveland Album: Blessed Assurance Label: David Cleveland Over the past 30+ years that I have been working in Christian music, I have been blessed to meet and work alongside some of the most tremendously gifted musicians in the world. Among a select few of those whom I would consider to be supremely talented […]
Friday Favorites Review of Tommy Walker’s Album, Generation Hymns Live 2 – by Craig Adams
Tommy Walker Generation Hymns Live 2 Dream Records This is an exciting day for all of us at LifeWay Worship! Our great friend, Tommy Walker, and his friends from Community Bible Church, in San Antonio Texas, have collaborated on another fantastic live worship album, entitled Generation Hymns Live 2! Ray Jones, Worship Pastor at CBC, […]
Friday Favorites: Review of One Sonic Society’s Album, Make a Way – by Craig Adams
One Sonic Society Make A Way Provident Label Group In recent years, a widespread fan base has emerged for a group that has become quite a driving force on the worship scene. Today, One Sonic Society (OSS) is one of the most popular and influential bands in Christian music. Provident Label Group is excited about the new […]