OK, Christian pop music fans, it's time to put an end to the rumors about any scandal involving Krystal Meyers.
I talked this morning by phone with the VP of PR for Provident Label Group, and got this official response: There's not a shred of truth to any of the rumors floating around about Krystal Meyers, Jeremy Shum, any alleged sex tape, or even the alleged Provident internal letter calling for a cover up.
I'm not surprised.
As I said on Friday, none of the internet blog posts had any attribution for the story; it all seemed like gossip repeated over and over. The alleged internal letter from Provident is completely bogus, but I didn't need their PR person to tell me that. The fact that all the copy was totally blacked out was the first clue. And from the research I've done on the internet, I can't really find much about who Jeremy Shum really is, what he does, or what, if any, actual media outlets he's really associated with.
But I have talked at length with Krystal Meyers and know that she's an intelligent young woman who takes her faith and her current status as a pop celebrity very seriously.
My advice to bloggers intent on spreading rumors like this is to have some journalistic integrity and do some research. Sure, blogging is all about sharing opinions but there also needs to be some responsibility involved. Don't just repeat gossip. Check out the facts. Go to the source. And if you're a reader, understand that if a publication doesn't attribute the story any source, it's likely gossip.
Stuff like this stays on the internet forever, and it would be a shame for Krystal's reputation to be damaged because of it.
By the way, Krystal Meyers is currently on The Revolve Tour for girls with Hawk Nelson, Natalie Grant, Danielle Kimmey, Group 1 Crew and more. Her latest album, Make Some Noise, is in stores now.
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Hi Joanne,
I fully accept that she did not know the meaning of the shirt. I am not trying to atribute blame to someone who did something innocently. I hope it is something her label and her will learn from in the future.
I hope people can see that i am against the image not the person.
What really concerns me now is her comments on the immoral activity among what she describes as the many huge Christian bands she has toured with.
I am reluctant to post it here but if you want to read her full message it is on my page.
I am scared for anyone who thinks its ok to remain in a business like this and not speak out. Calling those who live like this Christian artists is a great error.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind. Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
I think this is way more serious than the error over the shirt.
I think a conversation should begin on this issue among Christians, , honestly addressing it is imperative because of the influence these bands have.
I am truly shocked and saddened to be told this is the state of many within the Christian music arena.
Aidan
Aidan, speaking just about the Christian music industry - she can speak out all she wants but it's not going to do anything. While there is a lot of good in Christian music, there's also a lot that's hidden that music fans will never know about. That's the music industry, like it or not, and it's the reason I'm a constantly questioning "what is Christian music."
You know what would help? If Christian music fans stopped being sheep and falling over themselves to buy anything with the word "Christian" on it. If Christians were more Berean in their approach to American Christianity, you'd see a completely different Christian culture, from entertainment to Sunday morning services.
There are as many Christians in churches - in the pulpit, teaching Sunday school, on the board of elders, etc - who, if you looked closely at their hearts and lives, would be involved in immoral activity. So let's not just vilify Christian music. It's a Christian culture problem.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
Joanne,
I think it is cynical for you to say that if people speak out it will make no difference. Where is the hope in that approach. I
I am not seeking to vilify Christian music at all. I really did not expect such an admission about the moral nature of many bands.
Should we be more accepting of sin in the music arena because there is sin in the pulpit
You mention American Christianity, i for instance am not American.
Music travels all over the world. I can not comment how people behave in pulpits in America or most other countries for that matter. But the music is sold and played on Christian stations all over the world.
A huge ammount of Christian media comes out of America and much of it goes overseas.
How will Christians know not to buy this bad stuff if they are not warned anoutit.
I think people should be encouraged to speak up and be salt and light.
Aidan
Aidan, yes, we should speak out. But I don't know that you really know much about the Christian music industry. Sure, an artist can be open about what's going on, but it's the consumer who refuses to listen. They fall all over themselves to buy worship CDs, and go to worship conferences, and buy every Christian CD they can afford, and to what end? So aritsts like Michael Guglielmucci can pull the wool over their eyes for years? When I spoke up about that, I got more mail from Christian music fans vilifying me for reporting the story. Why? Because Christian music fans don't want to hear about the ugly side of Christian music.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
Hi,
Joanne, I think you need to reread Krystal's letter. She was not speaking out to try and reform the industry. She was trying to mitigate against her own error by pointing out others doing worse things. She was saying i should say nothing because of other peoples worse behaviour. If you can call this taking responsibility, you need your head examined. My Mum used to say to me two wrongs do not make a right, i think this is correct.
In regards to your comments about the buying public, you have a point but, Did Jesus ever rebuke someone for following the pharisees? He looked over Jerusalem and wept, seeing the people as sheep without a shepherd. He however spoke very sternly to the teachers of the law, rebuking them severly. Lets not be overly hard on many people who are honest in their purchaces.
We need to hold Leaders to account in particular. Why do some think that they are Christian celebrties and therfore above questioning.
If you spoke up about Michael Guglielmucci, and did so truthfully i respect you for that. We are not called to be popular, but at the very least to be honest.
Are the people who attacked you true Christians at all? They may love the music but their hearts may be far from God.
This situation has left me a bit shellshocked, I have never experieced the kind of personal abuse i recieved over this from a non Christian.
Krystal's father wrote some things that utterly shocked me.
I was genuinely trying to help and warn both Krystal and her fans, and he called me a son of satan and said my fruit was the fruit of satan. This is viscous language.
I have never been spoken to like this by a non-Christian, He also has a ministry so this is doubly upsetting.
I for one do not want the wool pulled over my eyes, i want the truth, the good and the bad.
Or else all we are left with is a bunch of useless cheerleaders.
Best wishes,
Aidan
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