This past weekend, Taylor Swift continued her trend of inviting special guests on stage during her Speak Now World Tour. She invited Jon Foreman from Switchfoot on stage to perform “Meant to Live.” The next night, she invited Jim Adkins from Jimmy Eat World to perform “The Middle.”
I must say, as an avid Rockband player, I’m very jealous.
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I have three or four CD’s in my car (not ALL of them are Rascal Flatts!) that start skipping as soon as I put them in my CD player. I have completely worn them out from over playing and I’m sure a lot of you guys have the same problem. So, if you’re looking for some newer music that’s upbeat and inspiring, then check out “NOW That’s What I Call Faith.” I promise that you will NOT be disappointed. This is the” first ever faith-based compilation” from the same folks who have brought you the “NOW That’s What I Call Music” series for many years; and as they usually do, they’ve hit the mark with this one.
When I first got the CD, I had mixed expectations, even though I listen to a good variety of music ranging from contemporary Christian to country to rock. Seeing artists who have definitely carved their place in mainstream music like The Fray, Daughtry, and Carrie Underwood alongside top Christian acts such as Third Day, tobyMac, and BarlowGirl on the same track listing doesn’t happen very often, if ever. That’s part of what makes this CD so great though. Even if you don’t consider yourself a fan of faith-based music, there is something for every listener on this CD. You might surprise yourself and find out that you’re open to more music than you thought!
My favorites on the CD are “Tonight” by tobyMac, “Call My Name” by Third Day, and “Lay ‘Em Down” by Needtobreathe. Also, I think that listing “Home” by Daughtry as the final track on the CD was definitely the right decision. It ties the tracks together well and is a fitting end to a compilation aimed at bridging musical genres and maintaining a positive message. No matter which is your favorite out of the sixteen songs, after listening to this CD, you can’t help but feel a little more upbeat, yet also a little more peaceful at the same time. “NOW That’s What I Call Faith” has a great mix of both uptempo and slower paced tracks and really does have something for everyone. One of your favorite artists might draw your attention to this compilation but the entire set deserves a listen!
Track Listing includes:
“You Found Me” by The Fray
“Jesus Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood
“Call My Name” by Third Day
“Tonight” by tobyMac
“Live Life Loud” by Hawk Nelson
“Pocketful Of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield
“Free To Be Me” by Francesca Battistelli
“One Step at a Time” by Jordin Sparks
“God In Me” by Mary Mary
“Higher Than This” by Ledisi
“Give Me Your Eyes” by Brandon Heath
“Our Worlds Collide” by BarlowGirl
“Closer to Love” by Matt Kearney
“Lay ‘Em Down” by Needtobreathe
“Always” by Switchfoot
“Home” by Daughtry
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An all-star cast of musicians gathered before a sold out crowd for “Help Haiti Live” at the Ryman Auditorium on February 27th, benefitting Compassion International’s Haiti disaster relief fund.
The concert, which featured Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Big Kenny, Mat Kearney, Jars of Clay, Brandon Heath, Dave Barnes, and Matt Wertz was sponsored by Gaylord Entertainment Company and was streamed live at HelpHaitiLive.com.
To continue the help and giving for Haiti Gibson Guitars has generously donated a guitar signed by “Help Haiti Live” performers, which is currently being auctioned online at HelpHaitiLive.com/auction. Other auction items include:
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