New site, CMDish.com unveils how yet another former Christian singer (remember Katy Perry) has crossed over to the secular side, but not in a positive way in which we have become accustomed.
Maria first entered the CCM scene when she performed guest vocals with Jody McBrayer on the song “Never Alone” which received a fair amount of radio airplay.
In 2008, Maria moved to Atlanta, was signed to R&B singer Ne-Yo’s label and began working on her album that is now slated for a December 29th release. Based on the available singles, the lyrics are sexually suggestive as typical of pop music these days. However, just about all of the interviews that CMDish has sorted through featuring quotes from Maria don’t seem to indiciate that she has given up her Christian upbringing. Maria is upfront about her time in the CCM bubble and seems to have no regrets.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Jason Castro Explains Why He Is Second
I Am Second has released a video of American Idol alum, Jason Castro. In the video, he explains how he was having difficulty choosing a song during 80s week on American Idol. He selected "Hallelujah" which propelled him into the final four. He speaks of how Hallelujah is a special word reserved for God and how excited he was to sing the word in front of millions.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Owl City's 'Fireflies' Lands At No. 1
Adam Young, better known as Owl City, moves to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Fireflies." The track earns the Digital Gainer honor, moving to #1 on Digital Songs chart. The track also moves into the top 30 of Radio Songs in just its third week. The track's popularity is spurring sales of Owl City's debut "Ocean Eyes" as it leaps into the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
Adam shares on his MySpace site: "I follow Jesus Christ Wholeheartedly. He is my life, my strength, my all." His bio in part reads: "Adam Young has been clear since his start in the music industry that although he is a devout Christian he does not want to be put in one box as far as his music goes, it is not Christian Pop, it is not Electronica, it is not Disco Pop, it isn't Synthetically Engineered it simply is music by Owl City."
Adam shares on his MySpace site: "I follow Jesus Christ Wholeheartedly. He is my life, my strength, my all." His bio in part reads: "Adam Young has been clear since his start in the music industry that although he is a devout Christian he does not want to be put in one box as far as his music goes, it is not Christian Pop, it is not Electronica, it is not Disco Pop, it isn't Synthetically Engineered it simply is music by Owl City."
Large Market CCM Station airing mainstream music
CMDish is reporting that to the dismay of some listeners, The River 102.3 (KPEZ-FM), an Austin TX based Christian AC radio station, recently introduced mainstream titles into their lineup.
Yes.com, which tracks radio station airplay in many markets across the country, revealed that one particular hour of programming on The River was only about 40% Christian.
In an interview with CMDish.com, The River Program Director, Gary Walsh said that the decision to add mainstream music to the station’s playlist was a mutual and local decision and that Clear Channel didn’t shove the idea down their throat.
Over the years, Christian radio stations have begun playing crossover mainstream acts like The Fray and Lifehouse, but to play secular acts like Kelly Clarkson and Gwen Stefani is very rare with large market Christian stations.
According to Walsh, The River has amazingly already captured nearly 80% of the Christian audience in the Austin market. However, their mission is to reach all families in Austin, not just those who consider themselves to be Christians.
Yes.com, which tracks radio station airplay in many markets across the country, revealed that one particular hour of programming on The River was only about 40% Christian.
In an interview with CMDish.com, The River Program Director, Gary Walsh said that the decision to add mainstream music to the station’s playlist was a mutual and local decision and that Clear Channel didn’t shove the idea down their throat.
Over the years, Christian radio stations have begun playing crossover mainstream acts like The Fray and Lifehouse, but to play secular acts like Kelly Clarkson and Gwen Stefani is very rare with large market Christian stations.
According to Walsh, The River has amazingly already captured nearly 80% of the Christian audience in the Austin market. However, their mission is to reach all families in Austin, not just those who consider themselves to be Christians.
Should a Christian Ministry Play Host to Bands With a Message Contrary to the Gospel?
Can a Christian ministry play host to bands with a message contrary to the Gospel? Gospel Soundcheck has facilitated such a debate the past few weeks due to Rocketown's controversial hosting of Satanic bands for a night of concerts. Links here and here.
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