The Uplifting Music Blog

Here is a video with Kevin Max,Will McGinnis and Mark Stuart talking about the band's Hands and Feet project.

  This September Audio Adrenaline announced that Kevin Max will indeed be the new lead singer. Here is what Audio Adrenaline said on their site: AUDIO ADRENALINE ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL RETURN: Founding Members Mark Stuart And Will McGinniss Joined By New Band Lineup, Including Friend And Iconic Vocalist Kevin Max Band Will Release New Album In March 2013                       Hands & Feet Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( MergePR ) 18 September 2012 - Nashville, Tenn - Amidst the speculation and rumors that have been circulating for weeks, Audio Adrenaline officially announce their return. With the same heart, passion and infectious musical prowess they developed as a band in the 1990's, multi-GRAMMY® award-winning Audio Adrenaline is indeed back and putting together a new lineup of like-minded musicians with the same common goal; to be the voice for orphans in Haiti and around the world. The Know Hope Foundation, supporters of Audio Adrenaline and Hands & Feet Project

Mac Powell of Third Day is releasing his first solo project August 21! The album is of course Country. :) He allowed his first single for download on ITunes via twitter. The song is titled "June Bug". Mac Powell stresses that he will continue with Third Day. The band is actually coming out with a new new album next year. Mac Powell describes this album like this: " There have been so many times in the past that I had a song idea that really didn't fit lyrically or musically with Third Day," Powell wrote on his blog. "I filed those songs away to the 'maybe someday' category. Well, that time is now."

     Little baby Lilly Dally is doing great! She is breathing on her own and her parents got to hold her finally! Matt Dally got to hold her the first time July 25. Mrs. Dally got to hold Lilly for the first time on July 13. Here are some pictures of baby Lilly:

Sadly, Superchic[k] will not be performing at Lifest this year. Here is what they have to say: "Following the announcement of their cancelled appearance at Lifest, the band Superchick, sent us this letter to share with you. They are one class act. Please keep them in prayer...   Dear Lifest,   We are incredibly sorry to not be joining you this year.  We've done lots of shows over the years but the first Lifest is one of my life's touchstones.  It was our first real show and despite no one knowing who we were and a last minute schedule change that wasn't in the program, thousands of you came and showed us what was possible for a little band from IL.  Matt's mother told me that after that show, Matt and Ben walked around with a grin on their face for an entire week.  For us that show was the beginning of an incredible journey and we were privileged to have you there.    Sadly this year, instead of joining you we are going to have to ask you for your prayers.

Lily Dally had to be put back on the breathing machine yesterday. Today (July 9) Lily neede a blood transfusion. Pray for Lily and her family!

    Matt Dally's wife went into pre-mature labor on June 28 on top of another condition, thus making the situation high risk. The baby, Lily Grace Dally,  was born around July 3. Lily wasn't due till October. Being only 27 weeks old Lilly's lungs are not developed properly, so she needs a breathing machine. Today though they are trying to see if she can breathe on her own. Please pray for Lily and her family! Here is what Matt Dally's says about Lily: Matt Dally ‏ @ Superchickmatt # babylily got off her breathing machine. Pray she takes to breathing through her nose! (July 6)

July 1st Britt Nicole got married to Joshua Crosby. This is what Britt Nicole says about the marriage on Twitter: "@itsbrittnicole So excited to announce that I married my love yesterday @charlesweet !!! :) July 1 :) thank u Jesus for this new season! I ❤ U boo!". This is what Joshua Crosby says about it on his Twitter: "Joshua Crosby ‏@charlesweet what an amazing new season. Yesterday, July 1, I married my best friend & soul mate, Gods blessing, @itsbrittnicole! #FOREVER". You can learn more about Joshua and Britt at his website http://rebel-one.com and her website http://brittnicole.com/.

      This is a video of a dance off between the guys and girls. The video was taken at Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky's wedding. Kyle used to be apart of Anthem Lights but now he is pursuing a solo career.

   Hello,  Just the other day I found out on twitter that Jeff Gilbert (Drums) had left Kutless! This happened over a month ago but I just found out. Kutless has not gotten a replacement drummer as of yet. Jeff Gilbert is now working with a ministry organisation, that he started, called The Whosoevers. This is the tweet:   ( 27 Apr )  Kutless “ @ KutlessDrummer : It's true. My time with @ Kutless has come to an end. I love this band & the fans, thank you all for an amazing 7 years” Here is a video of Jeff Gilbert ( @ Jeff_Whosoever) preaching with The Whosoevers!

    Well last night Anthem Lights announced the latest member by a live chat through livestream. The new guy's name is Joseph Stamper. Alan Powell heard of Joseph because Joey won a regional music contest at his church. Of course Joseph won the singing part of the competition. Well, Alan and Joey started talking on facebook and when Kyle Kupecky left, Joey seemed like the best option. About Joseph Patrick Stamper:           1. Favorite Color: Green 2. Favorite Superhero: Spider man 3. Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 2:11 (Or around that chapter, as Joey says.) 4. Home Town: Dayton, Ohio 5. Musical Influence: Brian McKnight 6. Instruments He Can Play: Piano, Guitar, Drum-ish 7. Random Fact: He is Caleb's short buddy. 8. Birthday: October 16 9. Favorite Disney Character: Aladdin 10. Favorite Book of the Bible: Psalms

     Singer Kyle Kupecky has left Anthem Lights. His departure was announced May 9 via Twitter. The new member  will be announced May 14 via Twitter. The new guy's first show will be at Six Flags (May 16). A little bit about Klye Kupecky; he has been apart of Anthem Lights for three years, ever since college. He actually left Liberty University to join Antem Lights. True, Kyle did continue Liberty by doing it online.  You can watch his goodbye below.

The results are in! Song of the Year Song title; artist; writer; publisher (award given to the writer and publisher) "Alive;" Natalie Grant; Bernie Herms, Nichole Nordeman; Birdwing Music/Bernie Herms Music/ Birdboy Songs (ASCAP) WINNER "Blessings;" Laura Story; Laura Story; New Spring Publishing (ASCAP), Gleaning Publishing (ASCAP) "Celebrate Me Home;" Perrys; Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun; PsalmSinger Music (BMI),Universal Music-Brentwood Benson Songs/Hefton Hill Music (BMI) "Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me);" Mark Hall, Michael Bleecker; My Refuge Music, Word Music, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing "Hold Me;" Jamie-Grace; Jamie Grace Harper, Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens; Universal Music-BrentwoodBenson Tunes (SESAC), Songs of Third Base (SESAC) "I Smile;" Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Fred Tackett; Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC (BMI), Hoceanna Music (ASCAP), Universal Music Corp. (ASCAP)

      I am sorry to anounce that Jason Dunn has left Hawk Nelson . His last show with them was in March. The new lead singer is Jonathan Steingard , Hawk Nelson's guitarist. Jason Dunn is now pursuing a new project called,  Light's Go Down .                                                                                                        Kaitlyn

          Hello Everyone,        Here is a photo collage of some Christian bands. You may recognize some of them from Winter Jam. :)

      Hello all you Musicians,   I found an awesome website for musicians. The site teaches you how to play songs very easily. The site is called Songsterr . To use the site, just type in the artist's name and if it is a match you will find the songs the site teaches. Good luck in learning the songs!                                                                 Kaitlyn "KDAF"

        Hello,     For all of you guys out there that dosen't know, Air 1 and Klove give away free songs every week! Cool, huh? All you need to do is have an Itunes account, a computer or phone, and internet. It's that simple. If you have any trouble just comment below and I will help you. This week you can download "Alive" by Natalie Grant from Klove and "He Weeps" by Fireflight from Air 1.                                                                                     KDAF

Here is Building 429's new music video of their song "Where I Belong". I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to check out Building 429's website. Just click here .

    Hey Guys,  What up?! If you guys send me a video of a Christian band that you like I will put it on this site. The video can be the band dancing, playing live, etc. The video can be professional or just by you. Please send me the youtube link or if the video is under 25 mb and you don't have a youtube account send me the video at k.foto@rocketmail.com . You guys could even comment the link below this post. Peace,                                                                                                                                 K.F. P.S. Please no spam or junk.

     Kutless just came out with their new album Believer . Believer is a worship album. Kutless has received many great reviews on their album. They already have a hit single, "Carry Me To The Cross" from their new album. They spent the day in Minneapolis. They did were on the KTIS morning show.  They started their shows off with a performance for 200 men at Union Gospel Mission shelter. That evening they played a free show at The Mall of America. More than 3,500 people came out and watched them play. Kutless is off to a great start this year.  You can find out more about them by going to their website, click here .    

     Hello,   This was brought to my attention earlier this week. Apparently Melissa Brock left in January 2012. This is the article on Superchic[k]'s website. Melissa 1/14/2012 // news , on the road An Important Message From Melissa So 13 years ago, Max shared a vision with me called Superchick and I jumped on board. It was to share a message of hope for the hopeless, empowerment for the helpless, beauty to the ones who had long felt unbeautiful, grace for the broken and love for the ones who felt unloveable. It was a vision I felt more than excited to be a part of. So we started out on a musical journey that I had no idea how long it would last, where it would take us or who would want to be part of it. The last 13 years have taken me to places that I would have never travelled to. I have met people I would have never met. And, I have learned and grown in ways that I never would have. I would never for a million years change the Superchick time of my life. I now feel li

Hello, By music stories, I mean do you guys have any stories of meeting, etc. any Christian artists. You can comment your stories below or you can write me at k.foto@rocketmail.com. Rock on, K.F.

     Hello,  I have updated the Band Biographies section on this website. I will try to upload a new band biography every day! Talk To You Later,                                                                    K.F.

        Hello,   I just recently went to Winter Jam. It was awesome! Every band was great! I could write a hundred word essay about each bands performance. All I can say is go to Winter Jam when you have the chance. You won't be sorry!   Peace,      Kaitlyn

         Hello,   Here is the countdown from 20 the Countdown Magazine. 20. Learning To Be The Light by Newworldson 19. God Is Still God by Heather Williams 18. Battle by Chris August 17. Turn Around by Matt Maher 16. All of Me by Matt Hammitt 15. Busted Heart (Hold On To Me) by For King and Country 14. The Way by Jeremy Camp 13. Fall Apart by Josh Wilson 12 Waiting For Tomorrow by Mandisa 11. Where I Belong by Building 429 10. We Are by Kari Jobe 9. Leaving Eden by Brandon Heath 8. Love Come To Life by Big Daddy Weave 7. Courageous by Casting Crowns 6. Strong Enough by Matthew West 5. Strong Enough To Save by Tenth Avenue North 4. I Lift My Hands by Chris Tomlin 3. Remind Me Who I Am by Jason Gray 2. Lift Me Up by The Afters 1. My Hope Is In You by Aaron Shust So, there you have it! Those are the bands that made it on the countdown. Talk To You Later,                                                                                                 

     Hello,  Here is a music video I made to The Newsboys "Secret Kingdom". Check it out and tell me what you think!

Hey, Who's up for this WinterJam? It has already started,so you better get ready to go or you'll miss it! It's going to be great! The bands that you will see are Skillet, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Group 1 Crew, Building 429, Newsong, and Sanctus Real. That line up dosen't even include the Pre-Jam Party. The Pre-Jam Party is Dara McLean, We As Human, and For King and Country. Illusionist Brock Gill and speaker Nick Hall are also going to be there. At some locations Phil Joel will be assisting Peter Furler, so in a sense you could get 11 bands for ten dollars! You can also meet the artists afterward at the bands merch tables. Well, that's about it. Talk To You Later, KF

      Hello,   Here is my review of The Newsboys new CD "God's Not Dead". The CD is a worship album of sorts. It is more geared to reminding people that God is alive and He is coming back. The songs all show the guys passion for God. The new album includes some new songs as well as old favorites such as "Revalation Song", "Mighty To Save", and "Forever Reign". I really liked Michael Tait's vocals. He just worked so well on this kind of album. I have to give props to the background vocals as well. Jody Davis, Kevin Max, and Seth Mosley did very well singing. I don't know who did the high parts but great job! I really recommend this CD to everyone.                                                      Photo: Kaitlyn Fisk

             Hello,   The Newsboys came out with their new music video for "God's Not Dead". I really loved the video. I think they put a lot of thought into it. I was kinda disappointed though not to see Kevin Max in the video.

Hello, everyone. I am working on posting my review of The Newsboys' new CD God's Not Dead. So far so good. I really like the title song. Kevin Max did a great job hyping Michael Tait. If you wish to learn more about The Newsboys visit them at www.newsboys.com. Talk To You Guys Later, KF

    Hello,  This blog is all about music for God. I will do CD reviews, interviews, artist images, and artist concert videos. If you ever wish to request an artist interview, etc. just comment. Thank you for visiting,                                                                                                                                          KF