Brit Hume Gives Advice to Tiger Woods

Brit Hume, the noted journalist and current senior political analyst for Fox News, shared on Fox News Sunday:

“… the Tiger Woods that emerges once the news value dies out of this scandal — the extent to which he can recover — seems to me to depend on his faith. He’s said to be a Buddhist; I don’t think that faith offers the kind of forgiveness and redemption that is offered by the Christian faith. So my message to Tiger would be: ‘Tiger, turn to the Christian faith, and you can make a total recovery and be a great example to the world.’”

Liberals like Jay Bookman are taking umbrage with his comments, but it's refreshing to hear someone of his stature make such comments.

Josh Wilson Lightens the Mood for Travelers

Josh Wilson found himself entertaining passengers at Newark International Airport yesterday evening. Wilson and his wife were on the way to India for a missions trip when their terminal was shut down for security reasons, delaying all flights. Wilson picked up his guitar and led a sing-a-long, lifting the spirits of inconvenienced passengers.

Word about this moment quickly spread around the web as even Ryan Seacrest posted it on his blog and the founder of Twitter re-tweeted it.

Billboard names decade's top Christian artists, albums and songs

Billboard magazine has released its "Best of the 2000s" lists, revealing its selection of the top artists, songs and albums from 2000 to 2009.

The following are US chart Billboard’s "Top 10" Christian and Gospel artists, songs, and albums lists for the decade, based on sales, streaming and radio play.

Best of the 2000s: Christian Song Artists
1. MercyMe
2. Casting Crowns
3. Jeremy Camp
4. Chris Tomlin
5. Third Day
6. Matthew West
7. Newsboys
8. Big Daddy Weave
9. Brandon Heath
10. TobyMac

Best of the 2000s: Christian Songs
1. “Word of God Speak” - MercyMe
2. “My Savior, My God” – Aaron Shust
3. “By Your Side” – Tenth Avenue North
4. “The Motions” – Matthew West
5. “Give Me Your Eyes” – Brandon Heath
6. “East to West” – Casting Crowns
7. “Blessed Be Your Name” – tree63
8. “There Will Be A Day” – Jeremy Camp
9. “You Are My King (Amazing Love…) - Newsboys
10. “Voice of Truth” – Casting Crowns

Best of the 2000s: Christian Album Artists
1. P.O.D.
2. Michael W. Smith
3. Third Day
4. MercyMe
5. Casting Crowns
6. Switchfoot
7. Kirk Franklin
8. Yolanda Adams
9. Mary Mary
10. Steven Curtis Chapman

Best of the 2000s: Christian Albums
1. Satellite – P.O.D.
2. The Beautiful Letdown – Switchfoot
3. Precious Memories – Alan Jackson
4. Almost There – MercyMe
5. Songs 4 Worship: Shout to The Lord - Various Artists
6. Christmas Extraordinaire – Mannheim Steamroller
7. Worship – Michael W. Smith
8. Mountain High… Valley Low – Yolanda Adams
9. Flyleaf – Flyleaf
10. Live in London and More… - Donnie McClurkin

Not So Innocent?

I've always had only positive thoughts about Relient K, but that's been somewhat tainted recently. Matt broke up with his fiance, which is sad, but made more tragic by her claims that he cheated on her. We all sin and I don't expect him or other Christian artists to be perfect and I typically don't comment on news like this because I want to focus on how Christians are positively impacting culture. However, his apparent reaction leaves something to be desired; plus the news he dated Katy Perry (!) is worth noting.

Plumb Has Most Popular Dance Song in the Country

Few artists display the versatility and cross-format appeal of Plumb, who rises this week to her first No. 1 on Billboard's Dance Club/Play Songs chart, as "Hang On" lifts to #1.

The singer/songwriter, aka Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, reached No. 3 on the EDM charts with her sole previous entry, "In My Arms," in 2007. The song led Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart and crossed over to a No. 10 peak on Adult Contemporary.

"In My Arms" originally appeared on Plumb's 2007 album "Blink," a collection of lullabies written after the birth of her first two children. That song and her first Hot Dance Airplay hit, the No. 5-peaking "Cut" in 2006, were first released as ballads before being remixed to the delight of clubgoers.

While enjoying success at dance and adult formats, Plumb continues to receive support at her home Christian genre. As "Hang On" has scored acceptance in dance circles, "God Shaped Hole" climbed to No. 32 on Christian Songs last month. Both songs appear on her newly-released album, "Beautiful History - A Hits Collection."

Plumb told Billboard that her chart-topping success is rewarding on both a personal and professional level.

"'Hang On' was written about finding hope when you feel hopeless.

"For it to be No. 1 is not just a fantastic feeling, it's incredibly satisfying knowing I gave my fans what they wanted."