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THE BUZZ
New Albums From Favorite
Christian Artists
by STEVE TURLEY
The first few months of the year typically
bring us a plethora of new Christian albums,
and 2014 is no exception. In the Buzz this
week we will take a sneak peek at new projects
from Jamie Grace, Casting Crowns and Kari
Jobe.
Jamie Grace received huge accolades and
awards following her debut album "One Song
At A Time" in 2011 that brought us the song
"Hold Me". Just this week she released her
sophomore project "Ready To Fly" which
features the radio hit "Beautiful Day".
"I'm still having a hard time processing the
response to 'Hold Me,' the song I started in
my dorm room," says Grace. "The past few years have been absolutely incredible and
I feel so blessed to have the privilege of sharing even more music. 'Beautiful Day,'
although a fun song, has a message saying that in spite of what we're going through,
every day is a good day and an incredible gift because God made it. In my young life
I've learned that every day can begin with worshipping my Creator."
The members of Casting Crowns still make time to work extensively with students
in the churches they attend in the Atlanta area. The message in their music is often
influenced by what they learn from and teach to these young people. Lead singer
Mark Hall shares some thoughts behind "Thrive", the album they just released this
week.
"So many of us today are simply surviving. But we were not made to survive, we
were made to thrive! We should be digging into God's word to know him and know
who He has made us to be. We should be reaching out to the world and showing
others who He is through our lives and our stories — knowing Him and making Him
known."
Thrive, the seventh studio album from Casting Crowns, is packed with songs about
real life that point us to our purpose from Him. Featuring 12 brand new songs,
including the lead single "All You've Ever Wanted," the album centers on the themes of
"Reaching Out" and "Digging Deep."
Popular singer and worship leader Kari Jobe has been working on her new CD for
some time now.
"I wrote for this album for a solid two years and was able to co-write with some
friends who absolutely have a heart to write for Church," states Jobe.
Majestic co-writers include Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Reuben Morgan, Paul
Baloche, along with a few others. These songs are new anthems of worship and very
congregational.
"I am very excited for these new songs. My passion in life is to lead worship and
help people to connect to the presence of God. I cannot wait for
people to connect with these new songs and fill the earth with more
worship to our Majestic King."
The new album, Majestic,
STEVE TURLEY, Station manager Christian
will be available March 25.
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