Sanctus Real's Pieces Of A Real Heart In Stores Now!

The long anticipated new studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart, from Sanctus Real is now available wherever you buy music including iTunes, Amazon, and your favorite Christian retailer including Lifeway . A deluxe edition version is also available at iTunes that includes 5 acoustic songs. New Release Tuesday gives the band’s fifth studio album an A+ and says “‘Forgiven,’ ‘These Things Take Time,’ ‘Lead Me,’ ‘The Redeemer,’ ‘Til I Got To Know You,’ and ‘I’ll Show You How To Live’ are among the best songs ever recorded by one of the premier bands in Christian music…Sanctus Real has really hit the mark.” Head on over to New Release Tuesday now for a free download of their current single,”Forgiven.” Also, be sure to check out the world premiere of their new music video for “Forgiven” now at Yahoo!

The band is currently out on tour and offering fans a chance to ‘Hunt For The Pieces’ by leaving a record with two tickets in each market and giving fans clues as to where the goods are hidden. You can check out their facebook page for all the details.

Sanctus Real will be offering fans a chance to interact and ask the band questions as well as hear them perform a few songs off their release tonight at 8pm CST as part of their live streaming event. Click Here to tune in tonight!

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Passion Awakening Is Now Available!

The extraordinary experience of Passion: Awakening is now available for anyone to take part in. Recorded at Passion 2010 with more than 22,000 young adults, this live recording combines the energy and worship from students that came from all over the globe.

Unique to Passion: Awakening is the extensive lineup of artists along with eight brand new tracks captured for the first time at the conference. With songs from Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, FEE, and Hillsong UNITED, this album is expected to have a lot of attention surrounding it as the songs make their way into the lives of listeners and the church.

Passion: Awakening has a standard and deluxe edition and can be found on iTunes, Amazon, and your local Christian retailers.

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Mandisa Talks Weight Loss on TV’s Extra

As the new season of American Idol heats up, television’s popular entertainment program Extra checked in with season five finalist Mandisa to discuss her inspiring weight loss in a “Lifechangers” segment. The show’s Web site also now features the two-time Grammy nominated singer’s latest video, “He Is With You,” from her acclaimed FREEDOM album.

Elsewhere, Mandisa has just received three 2010 Dove Award nominations including Female Vocalist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song (“My Deliverer”), and Short Form Video (“Lose My Soul” with TobyMac and Kirk Franklin). She’s also part of the “Come Together Now” charity single for Haiti earthquake relief alongside former Idol finalists Chris Sligh and Phil Stacey.

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Mess of Fun: Switchfoot Roadie Contest

Amid the whirlwind of international touring to support HELLO HURRICANE, Switchfoot has launched the “Mess of Me” Roadie Contest that gives one lucky winner the chance to help the multi-platinum band set up for a gig at shoe company Journeys’ Backyard BBQ in Sacramento, California, on May 8. The prize package includes two airline tickets and one night’s hotel accommodations, signed band memorabilia, and one $500 gift certificate to Journeys plus a pair of Switchfoot Studio Project shoes.

In related news, “Mess of Me” has risen to No. 5 on MTV2’s Rock N Jock Video Countdown, and new interviews with band members Jon Foreman and Chad Butler have appeared online.

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Join The Passion 2011 Live Link Tonight!

Leading up to the release of Passion: Awakening tomorrow, Passion will be streaming live video from their home in Atlanta, GA tonight. The Passion 2011 Live Link will allow for anyone around the world to connect and take part in this special experience. In addition to worship with The Passion Band, there will be prayer and discussion about plans for Passion 2011.

To join the Passion community online tonight at 8:30 EST you can go HERE.

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TobyMac Launches Awake Tonight Tour with Skillet

Hot on the heels of his biggest chart debut yet for the acclaimed TONIGHT album, 2010 Grammy nominee TobyMac has launched the Awake Tonight Tour with Skillet. Check out this video for the No. 1 project’s title track (featuring Skillet’s John Cooper) to get a taste of the excitement these shows are sure to deliver, and follow Toby’s Twitter for behind-the-scenes content from the road, ticket giveaway links, and more.

Billboard hails TONIGHT for its “music that stimulates the mind, nourishes the soul and makes you want to dance.” New Release Tuesday calls it “the first ‘must have’ album of 2010.” LifeWay.com says it is “stellar, a diamond without blemish.”

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New Tomlin, Crowder Songs Highlight PASSION: AWAKENING

Exclusive new songs by Chris Tomlin (“Awakening,” “Our God,” “Chosen Generation”) and David Crowder*Band (“Like a Lion”) highlight PASSION: AWAKENING, recorded live at Passion 2010 in Atlanta and available at physical and digital retailers everywhere March 9. The project also features standout performances from FEE, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Hillsong UNITED, and more.

Richland Chronicle says, “PASSION: AWAKENING is the complete package for anyone seeking a new and refreshing worship album … an experience that will not be found anywhere else.” The Christian Manifesto adds, “The buzz on this album is high … you won’t be disappointed.”

Preview PASSION: AWAKENING or pre-order the iTunes deluxe edition.

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Sanctus Real Shares REAL HEART This Tuesday

With a growing playlist of thoughtful No. 1 pop hits, Sanctus Real may reach even greater heights when its fifth studio album, PIECES OF A REAL HEART, hits stores everywhere March 9. New Release Tuesday gives the much-anticipated project an A+ and says “’Forgiven,’ ‘These Things Take Time,’ ‘Lead Me,’ ‘The Redeemer,’ ‘Til I Got to Know You,’ and ‘I’ll Show You How to Live’ are among the best songs ever recorded by one of the premier bands in Christian music … Sanctus Real has really hit the mark.”

Hear PIECES OF A REAL HEART at Rhapsody, enjoy this new interview, and stay current via the band’s Twitter.

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Matthew West Starts New Album "Story Of Your Life" Inspired By True Real-Life Stories

With the impact that “Something to Say” has had on so many lives, Matthew West has realized the importance of songs that come from the heart. He was able to take his own life experiences and deliver the songs in a way that everyone can identify with. Now, with a new project in the developing stages, he wanted to generate an even more meaningful album that would truly display the joy, pain, struggles, victories, and losses that everyone goes through on a day-to-day basis.


The new album is going to be called Story of Your Life, which will literally be songs inspired by submitted stories from the real lives of people. Matthew West will be gathering these heartfelt stories from his website in a small secluded cabin in Tennessee. To submit your story, go here.

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Early Edition LIVE - Passion Awakening on Yahoo! Music



The launch of the Passion Awakening album has officially been released on Yahoo! Music. Starting today, the full album will be streaming until the release date on March 9th. With songs from Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Hillsong UNITED, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Kristian Stanfill, and FEE, the album is expected to be a huge success in impacting lives around the world.

Go now to preview the album on Yahoo! Music for the Early Edition of Passion Awakening and also Pre-order your copy on iTunes for the release on March 9th to experience this tremendous worship experience.

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