Newsboys Lead Singer Michael Tait Endorses Ted Cruz

Michael Tait, the frontman for the enormously popular Newsboys, has officially endorsed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for president, citing the GOP hopeful’s principles, saying that, as an African-American, he supports him “100 percent.”

Tait, who is an alumnus of Liberty University, told Fox News columnist Todd Starnes that when he saw the senator launch his campaign from the university in March of last year, that he saw Cruz’s “drive” and “hunger” for “solid principles.”

“I saw him, his family, the way he talked to people in person. I saw his drive, his hunger for solid principles, solid ideas going forward in our country that, even as an African-American, if you want to get really technical about it, I support 100 percent,” Tait told Starnes.

Tait went on to share some advice for fellow Christians who will be entering the voting booth.

“People of faith should vote for a man they believe in,” Tait said. “A man they feel can do the job, not falter, not say one thing before the election and do another whole thing after the election, a man that stands his ground, keeps his word, protects our freedom — that’s who you should vote for.”

Bebe Winans Criticized For Performing for Republican Convention

Gospel singer and registered Democrat Bebe Winans has upset some fans by performing at the Republican National Convention in Tampa last night. Some have interpreted his presence as an endorsement of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, but Winans says his performance wasn't about politics.

Winans, who performed in 2004 at the Democratic National Convention and also campaigned for President Barack Obama when he ran for office, baffled fans tuned into broadcasts of the RNC last night, when Romney accepted his party's nomination for the presidency.

Apparently aware that some might be upset with his presence in Tampa, Winans told The Washington Post ahead of his closing performance: "I want to remind people that before any association with any party that we're all Americans. No matter who wins, if we don't come together and really invest in the country we love, we're not going to solve the problems."

However, some fans who didn't see it that way took to Twitter to assail the Christian singer, who earned a standing ovation for his performance of "America, America."

Others thought it best to voice their disagreement by boycotting Winans' music. While others wrote: "Bebe Winans received a healthy dose of left-wing intolerance last night. The disgraceful comments lobbed at this man by Democrats were simply disgusting."

Winans shared with The Washington Post that he had also been scheduled to perform at the Democratic National Convention next week in Charlotte, N.C., but those plans have fallen through.

"I was, but the invitation was taken back," Winans said. "No hard feelings."
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Are Christian Media Avoiding '2016: Obama's America?'

The filmmakers of "2016: Obama's America" are questioning why some Christian media and even some Christian leaders are reluctant to give movie reviews or place ads of their documentary-style film. Although not financed by any political group, the movie critically questions President Obama's worldview and paints a dire future under a second-term should he be re-elected.

"Christians can be weirdly defensive and timid about standing up for what we believe. Maybe this is why we have let the culture slip away from us," co-producer Dinesh D'Souza told The Christian Post on Thursday. "This film is one that would passionately interest many conservative Christians, so it is downright strange that some Christian editors and Christian leaders would deny their audiences a chance to hear about it."

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Charlie Daniels Calls U.S. Government a 'Dictatorship'

He may proudly sing patriotic songs, but now Charlie Daniels says he's angry and disappointed by the country's leadership. Speaking out against the recent health-care reform bill, Charlie says America is on a fast downward spiral.

"We no longer have a representative government; we essentially have a dictatorship that is willing to force their will on us regardless of what we want," he says in a March 22 post on his website's "Soapbox and Message Board" titled 'Black Monday.' "This is the most despicable act ever perpetrated on the American public by the most dishonorable congress we've ever had."

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American Idol Season 5 finalist Alya Brown daughter of new US Senator Scott Brown

The stunning senate race between winner Republican Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley has a connection to American Idol.

Senator-elect Brown's daughter Alya was a Top 16 finalist on American Idol Season 5 and her new album, Circles, hits iTunes on Tuesday.

Casting Crowns Performs at National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.

Yesterday, Grammy-winning artist Casting Crowns was the featured guest performer during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The platinum-selling band played “Voice of Truth” and “Who Am I” for President Obama, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the more than 3,000 attendees, including dignitaries from more than 180 nations. For the first time in its 57-year history, the prayer breakfast was broadcast live over the internet.

In other Casting Crowns news, the band announced that drummer Andy Williams is leaving to work full time with his wife Kelly in a band and ministry called Soul Sister Sally.

Smitty performs at White House

Yesterday, Michael W. Smith performed at the White House to help celebrate two U.S. service organizations.

He will also join Senators McCain and Obama in NYC on Thursday. I suspect Obama prefers a 'prettier' type of music.

Sonicflood Performs At Republican Convention

Sonicflood performed an acoustic set during the Prayer Breakfast at the National Republican Convention. Former Congressman J. C. Watts served as the guest speaker at the event.

Rachael Lampa performs at the RNC

Rachael Lampa performed at the Republican National Convention, bringing back memories to when Michael W. Smith and Third Day sang at the 2004 Republican National Convention.