Bebo Norman “Bebo Norman”

Self-Titled Gem Personalizes New Chapter For Norman
Bebo Norman has spent a dozen or so years as one of Christian music’s most eloquent artists, publishing transparency as if it is normal to bare one’s soul to thousands of listeners in each and every song. But when Bebo first traversed the country as a 20-something in the [...]

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Decemberadio

Satisfying Sophomoric Rock

Brian Bunn has been playing music a long time. Though the fresh-faced late 20-something jumps around on stage night after night with the reckless energy of a youth, DecembeRadio’s lead guitarist has been jamming with front man Josh Reedy in some formation since he was 11-years-old. After adding guitarist Erik Miker to the [...]

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Jimmy Needham

Ambassador of Love
He may live in South Texas, but InPop singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham sings with the soul of Memphis. Turning each line with the experience of a veteran blues musician, Needham uses musical nuance to preach a very plain gospel.
Two years after releasing Speak, a record encouraging Christians to boldly spread the Word, the singer/songwriter [...]

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Jonezetta “Cruel to be Young”

Infectious Rockers Incorporate Experience Into Sophomore Standout
Four years ago Jonezetta nearly packed its bags and called it quits. But thanks to the gentle prodding of their manager and fellow rockers As Cities Burn, the spirited ensemble stayed put, spent some time hunkering down and tuning up and eventually earned Tooth & Nail’s largest new artist [...]

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Krystal Meyers “Make Some Noise”

Third Times A Charm for 20-year-old Pop/Rocker
Krystal Meyers was in good company at this year’s Dove Awards, sharing her second “Female Vocalist of the Year” nomination with such luminaries as Amy Grant, Mandisa, Sandi Patty and Natalie Grant. Not bad for an artist whom three years ago was an unsigned teenager playing local hot spots [...]

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Nevertheless “In the Making . . .”

Indie Ensemble Pours Life Into Record No. 2
What started out as a high school hobby band just outside of Chattanooga, Tenn., has turned into a full-fledge killer rock outfit. Sure, the median age of Nevertheless is 23, but during the last six years of graduations, marriages and road life, the arresting quintet has had more [...]

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Teach by Example

The Powerful Legacy of Living a Godly Life
It was the beginning of autumn. I was attending college in Tennessee when my Mom called to relay the news: My grandmother had died. A few days later, my two closest cousins, their spouses, and I crammed in a minivan to drive nine hours from Nashville to [...]

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Sonicflood “A Heart Like Yours”

Pioneering Worship Band Produces Yet Another Stellar Offering
One thing is for sure, Sonicflood has always created cutting-edge worship music. Though the band’s name doesn’t carry the weight it did even five years ago, and it’s been 10 years since the band released its Gold-selling debut, the quintet continues to instill a formative presence among the [...]

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33 Miles “One Life”

Pop Music Never Sounded So Good
After a whirlwind year that included the release of its debut CD, well-received radio singles, more than 200 performances and a coveted Dove Award nomination for “New Artist of the Year,” the men of 33Miles have created an incredible second set.
Encouraging listeners to live “every mile to the fullest,” One [...]

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David Phelps “The Voice”

Popular Hits Songbook Disappoints Despite Phelps’ Giftedness
Celine Dion step aside. Josh Groban eat your heart out. David Phelps is the new master of vocal acrobats. Not that he hasn’t already proven his limitless peak. His magnificent range has been spread out over a decade of stellar concert performances and recorded product

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