Archive for January, 2009

I Got Nothin’

I wanted to write about today’s events and tie music into it somehow. But considering that the three biggest acts at today’s inauguration were a band comprised of musicians from various armed forces departments, Yo-Yo Ma, and Aretha Franklin, I’d rather not put you to sleep. So I tried long and hard to think of [...]

Is Kelly Clarkson on the Rebound?

In 2003, Kelly Clarkson released the album Thankful after her absolutely stunning success on “American Idol.” It was okay. 2004 brought Breakaway, one of the best albums in my somewhat vast collection. So when it came time for the release of My December in 2007, I’m thinking, this is going to be one heck of [...]

Newsboys Announce Return of Jody Davis, New Album

Christian music’s mainstay from the land down under is full of news this month. Newsboys have announced that guitarist Jody Davis, who was an integral part of the band’s success, contributing to smash hits “Shine,” “Entertaining Angels,” and others, is now back after a five-year leave of absence to care for his daughter, who has [...]

New Release Dates

Here’s our list of big releases for the rest of Q1… Includes big names such as U2, Kelly Clarkson, Dierks Bentley, Avalon, and others.
January 27
Julian Drive, My Coming Day
Paul Colman, History
Various Artists, CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty
Feb. 3
Dierks Bentley, Feel That Fire
The Fray, The Fray
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Lonely Road
Willie Nelson & Asleep at [...]