Christians and American Idol

American Idol alumni who have professed at some point to be Christians:

* Kelly Clarkson (season 1 winner)
* Fantasia (season 3 winner)
* Jordin Sparks (season 6 winner)
* Ruben Studdard (season 2 winner)
* Carrie Underwood (season 4 winner)

* Clay Aiken (season 2)
* Jason Castro (season 7)
* Chris Daughtry (season 5)
* Jennifer Hudson (season 3)
* George Huff (season 3)
* LaKisha Jones (season 6)
* Mandisa (season 5)
* Melinda Doolittle
* RJ Helton (season 1)
* Chris Sligh (season 6)
* Phil Stacey (season 6)

Plus?
* Diana DeGarmo (season 3)
* Kellie Pickler

Hot Disney Songwriters Teaching at GMA Music in the Rockies

There are perhaps no two hotter songwriters in the music business than Andy Dodd and Adam Watts, and both are part of the faculty for the upcoming GMA Music in the Rockies.

Watts and Dodd have helped to sell more than 25 million records worldwide. Prior to the current “Camp Rock” success, Watts and Dodd have produced hits for Jesse McCartney, Hannah Montana, Aly & AJ and “High School Musical” and “High School Musical 2.”

Katy 'I Kissed a Girl' Perry, Christian Singer?

Up until a few years ago, Katy Perry was known in the Christian music industry as Katy Hudson, daughter of two pastors, and released a self-titled, faith-based album in 2001. This should cause a stir.

20th Anniversary of Amy Grant's Lead Me On

EMI is commemorating one of Amy Grant's better CDs with a two-disc set that includes the fully-remastered, original "Lead Me On" project, plus a bonus CD with 45 minutes of new and previously unreleased content.

One night only film premiere of "Alive and Transported"

Live broadcasts in theatres is fast becoming a hot trend. Not many theatres currently have this capability, so it's laudable that TobyMac is on the cutting edge.