| ASCAP Thanks Christian Songwriters, Publishers for Uplifting Songs The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted their annual Christian music awards gala last week and awarded top honors to Matt Redman, EMI CMG Publishing and Matthew West.  Newsboys Snags 25th No. 1 Hit Christian pop rock band newboys picked up their 25th radio hit weeks ahead of their upcoming album release. NFL Player Reveals 'Tremendous' Talent on Debut Christian Album Pro-football player Ben Utecht of the Cincinnati Bengals released his debut Christian music album this week after years of singing in churches and at numerous college and pro-sports events. 40th Annual GMA Dove Award Recipients 40th Annual GMA Dove Award Recipients Rising Christian Artist Sarah Reeves Releases Debut Album Rising Christian music artist Sarah Reeves has released her debut album, Sweet, Sweet Sound New McClurkin Album Tops Gospel Sales Chart The latest album by gospel music artist Donnie McClurkin landed in the No. 1 position on Billboard's Gospel Sales chart nearly three weeks after its release. 2009 Christian Radio Stations of the Year Announced The winners of this year's Radio Station of the Year contest have been announced and will be acknowledged during the 40th annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards on Thursday. Most Played Christian Songs of 2008 Honored U.S. performing rights organization BMI has revealed the most performed songs on Christian radio of 2008 and honored this year's Christian Songwriter of the Year. News Wizard |