January 12, 2012 |
Written by Felicia Abraham |
Thursday, 12 January 2012 04:18 PM America/New_York |
Country singer's co-written novels: Novelist Rachel Hauck discusses her collaborations with country singer Sara Evans. Leading store undergoing makeover: Baker Book House, one of the industry's largest independent Christian bookstores, will undergo a major renovation this year. Steven Curtis Chapman tour: Steven Curtis Chapman gets personal on his latest tour. Lineup for Texas music festival: More than 30 Gospel groups and soloists are booked for the Rockport Gospel Music Festival in Texas. The Corpus Christi Caller Times Hard-working rockers, Skillett: “Billboard” magazine named Skillett one of the top 10 most working bands in the country, performing around 160 shows in a year. Co-authors visit library: Contemporary Christian fiction authors Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley speak at a public library book club meeting about their collaborative new book, “Sinners & Saints.” Church drops revised NIV: Houston’s First Baptist Church has dropped the New International Version for official use because of concerns over revisions to the latest edition. Winterfest celebrates Gospel music: The 12th annual Winterfest gathering brings leading Southern gospel artists to the Mobile Civic Center Theater for three nights of music. 'Manners' series returns: Thomas Nelson will re-release its entire GentleManners series. The guides to manners and etiquette will be revised, updated and repackaged in new, modern covers. Co-authors promote sex book: Texas pastor Ed Young and his wife Lisa will spend 24 hours in a bed on the roof of their church to promote their new book on sex. Indie owner's success spotlighted: Mary Spring, owner of Brighter Life Bookshoppe in Galesburg, Ill., is featured in a report on successful local small businesses. Francesca Battistelli meets young fan: Tori Svenson, star of a hit YouTube video, got to meet her favorite Christian singer, Francesca Battistelli, in a live television appearance. Winter Jam launches newcomers: Through its 16-year history the annual Winter Jam tour has helped launch acts that are now “Christian market staples.” 'God-given' country hit: Songwriter Dave Barnes' hit “God Gave Me You,” recorded by country star Blake Shelton, was an answer to prayer. Top new music releases: Looking ahead to some of the best new Christian music releases of the year. The (Lexington, Ky.) Herald-Leader |