As the Christian music world prepares for its big night of the year, aspiring and new artists are getting together to learn how to succeed in a rapidly changing industry.

With no retail-focused events and workshops this year, the Gospel Music Association's (GMA) traditional GMA Music Week has been renamed GMA Dove Week, centering on the April 21 awards ceremony. The schedule includes more than a dozen Nashville meetings, artist showcases and conferences.

Meanwhile, Americans' confidence in the economy rebounded in March after a February plunge, but shoppers remain cautious, according to a private research group's monthly survey, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

Based on a true story, the movie--rated PG for thematic material, including issues of sexism and racism--tells the story of a ragtag, shoeless group of children from Mexico who shocked the world in 1957 by winning 13 baseball games in a row and the Little League World Series in the only perfect game ever pitched in the championship.

Keiser has extensivef publishing, marketing and leadership experience. She spent nearly 10 years at InterVarsity Press, ran a marketing and consulting company, and managed a retail sales team.

"We are delighted to have Deborah with us," said Paul Santhouse, MP's director of acquisitions. "She comes to us highly regarded and recommended, and her strong affinity for the reader is sure to bring about that fresh encounter with Jesus Christ we aim for in each of our titles."