Jody Davis Returns to the Newsboys

Guitarist Jody Davis returns to the Newsboys after a five-year hiatus. Davis was a member of the band from 1993-2003. Paul Colman, who played guitar with the Newsboys the last three years, will be continuing his solo career and performing shows nationwide in 2009.

Natural Fit: MLB Uses Pillar's "For the Love of the Game"

MLB.com is currently using Pillar’s “For the Love of the Game” to help showcase some of baseball’s biggest and best highlights. The video can be viewed here.

On a related note, longtime bassist Kalel Wittig and drummer Lester Estelle are leaving the band.

McBrayer leaving Avalon

After nearly 12 years with Avalon, founding member Jody McBrayer is leaving due to a heart condition, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. The group will continue to record albums and tour nationally.