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The X Factor final performances - care to predict a winner?
Tonight was the final performance episode of this first season of The X Factor in the US, and what a way to end the competition. The three finalists - Josh Krajcik, Chris Rene, and Melanie Amaro - pulled out all of the stops for their final performances.
First, each performed a duet with a star,
posted 9:45:43pm Dec. 21, 2011 |
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Jon Bon Jovi is not dead. Honest.
Rock fans and women around the world are breathing a collective sigh of relief: Jon Bon Jovi is not dead. Despite rumors of his demise, the charming rock legend is alive and well.
It appears to have started with a fake blog post reporting that Bon Jovi suffered cardiac arrest. However at a
posted 8:13:10pm Dec. 19, 2011 |
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The X Factor final four results: Marcus goes home
On tonight's The X Factor results show, Melanie Amaro, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene went through to the next round and Marcus Canty was sent home.
OK, OK, I know, I know. I 've been hard on Marcus Canty the last few weeks, so you may be thinking that I'm happy he went home tonight. I wasn't happy
posted 9:25:44pm Dec. 15, 2011 |
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The X Factor final 4 performances (videos) - is it too early to predict a winner?
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We're down to the wire on this first season of The X Factor, and there's one burning question still yet to be answered:
How is it that Marcus Canty is still in the compe
posted 10:23:44pm Dec. 14, 2011 |
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The X Factor final 5 results - Nicole refuses to make a decision, Rachel goes home, and Marcus gets yet another chance
If last week was a tough week for X Factor Nicole Scherzinger after she voted to send home Drew, this week might be downright dangerous. After host Steve Jones announced that Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik and Melanie Amaro were straight through to the semi-finals, Marcus Canty and Rachel Crow were left t
posted 9:30:42pm Dec. 08, 2011 |
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posted August 27, 2009 at 9:50 pm
1. Most underrated Christian music artist: John Michael Talbot
2. Most overrated Christian music artist: MercyMe
3. Deserves the cover of RollingStone: Jason and deMarco
posted August 28, 2009 at 10:06 am
1. Underrated: Sarah Mason. Her late 90′s “Carry Us Through” cd– produced by Charlie Peacock–is lyrically, musically, vocally brilliant. One of the best ever Christian rock albums.
2. Overrated: Hmmm. Sandi Patti?
3. Toby Mac or Peter Furler, for their incredible influence, musical standards and faithfullness in the music industry.
I interviewed Peter for my book “Finding Divine Inspiration”. http://www.FindingDivineInspiration.com
posted August 28, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Michael, that’s an interesting choice for cover of Rolling Stone! If you were writing the story, what angle would you take on the story?
For those of you who don’t know, Jason and deMarco are a Gay Christian pop duo. (I know, I know, some of you just had heart attacks because I used the words “gay” and “Christian” in the same adjective. Save the letters, I don’t want to debate homosexuality, in this post anyway.)
Joanne
host of the Gospel Soundcheck blog
posted August 28, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Here would be my picks:
1) Most overrated: Michael W. Smith. I’m sorry. He’s a super guy, heart of gold, but he’s just not the musical god everyone makes him out to be.
2) Most underrated: I’d have a few thoughts, but Shawn McDonald, Jason Gray and Downhere come to mind first.
3) Cover of Rolling Stone: An article on faith and social justice, featuring Jars of Clay, Sara Groves, Derek Webb, Lamont Hiebert, and Steven Christian.
Joanne
host of the Gospel Soundcheck
posted August 28, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Overrated: Francesca Battistelli, sounds like the Cowsills from the 70s. Sometimes I can’t tell if she is male or female. Sarah Kelly…prolific writer, voice like nails on a chalkboard
Underrated: Michael Card, Accused of having a voice too weak for being a major recording artist; however, I think his voice is better than many they play all the time now. He has worked well with John Michael Talbot who is mentioned above by someone else as underrated and he is also underrated.
Rolling Stone Cover: Stephen Curtis Chapman, With his contribution to Christian music and his storied history, his contribution to Christian missions, his interest in adoption, the tragedy involving his son and his adopted daughter, he has a life that is an intriguing read.
posted August 28, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Overrated: Francesca Battistelli, sounds like the Cowsills from the 70s. Sometimes I can’t tell if she is male or female. Sarah Kelly…prolific writer, voice like nails on a chalkboard
Underrated: Michael Card, Accused of having a voice too weak for being a major recording artist; however, I think his voice is better than many they play all the time now. He has worked well with John Michael Talbot who is mentioned above by someone else as underrated and he is also underrated.
Rolling Stone Cover: Stephen Curtis Chapman, With his contribution to Christian music and his storied history, his contribution to Christian missions, his interest in adoption, the tragedy involving his son and his adopted daughter, he has a life that is an intriguing read.
posted September 1, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I think Casting Crowns is a very hard-hitting band. They have real power and balance. Songs really are effective.
As to Rolling Stone? That is the world’s image. Do we really need to feel like we have to “fit in” with all RS represents? We are to be a “called out” people, as Christians.
posted September 3, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Overrated: Live Gospel Choir Albums
Underrated: Studio Gospel Choir Albums
Underrated: The Boone Girls (Before Point of Grace, there were The Boone Girls)
Underrated: Out of the Grey
posted September 23, 2009 at 5:36 am
Kenny Smith is an R n’ B gospel artist who I find is GROSSLY underrated.
posted October 5, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Under Rated? The Choir, hands down. They sound like no other band out there, and they have some real depth. They’re not too “radio-friendly,” which may have cost them commercial success. They were “alternative” before alternative went mainstream, and they’re still underground.
Over Rated? Hard to say, since so much music is executive-driven and the CCM market is a pretty narrow one to begin with. Do I dare say that “over-rated” describes most of popular CCM? Although I’m not a Steven Curtis Chapman listener, I have to give him kudos for his longevity in the business.