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Word is that Gospel trio 21:03 is in the studio working on their next album. In a recent UStream broadcast they predicted the album would drop in late Spring, so look out for it. Check out a sneak peek of one of their songs “Favor”, and some clips of them in the studio with PAJAM making the song “I Wanna Hear Your Voice” by clicking below.

TobyMac recently released his fourth solo album “Tonight”, after letting fans preview songs for the past few weeks. The album has already reached No. 2 on the overall sales chart on iTunes. He also recently did an interview where he spoke about trying to reach a wider audience by broadening his music style and content. Visit www.tobymac.com for updates and to purchase the album. Check out the album trailer below and watch the music videos for the singles “Showstopper,” which premiered on Yahoo Music, and “Tonight” below:

tobyMac On the Making of “Tonight”
“I have a lot of passion when it comes to my records. I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but there’s this range of emotions that come with making a record. Music is something that can actually open people’s minds to who God is. Music will never change the world, but God can choose to use music, and that’s what I count on…

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The nominees for the the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were recently announced. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House and will be televised nationwide on GMC on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8pm EST.

Some of the nominees include:

Artist of the Year Nominees: Francesca Battistelli, Casting Crowns, Jason Crabb, Jars of Clay, Mary Mary, Skillet, tobyMac

New Artist of the Year Nominees: Crystal Aikin, Bluetree, Jonny Diaz, Kari Jobe, Revive, Sidewalk Prophets, Brian Courtney Wilson

Group of the Year Nominees: Skillet, Casting Crowns, Gaither Vocal Band, Jars of Clay, Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Tenth Avenue North

Visit the GMA website or the Dove Awards website for a full listing of nominees. Congrats to all of the artists nominated!

“Holding up a mask and trying to be everything you’re not is too much work. Keeping up such appearances is a drain of your time and energy. And it keeps you from doing what you should be doing.”

– Anthony Evans

Anthony Evans recently released his album “Undisguised” a candid encounter of faith and great worship. In a recent interview with GospelMusicChannel.com he openly spoke about the trials and pain he has faced, and his removing of emotional disguises to pour out and reveal his heart in the album.

For a limited time get Anthony’s song “Amazing God” from his new release ‘Undisguised’ FREE on Amazon.com. The offer ends on February 28th. Visit his website for more updates and tour dates and check out the EPK video for the album below.

James Fortune & FIYA’S newest album “Encore” which was released at the end of January, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album Chart and #2 on iTunes’ Christian/Gospel Chart. This week, the single charted at #5 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song chart. “Encore” is also crossing over in the Top 20 at the Urban Adult Contemporary radio format.

Check out the video for “Encore” below, and see why the powerful song is such a hit:

“God is a God of repeat performances and you can depend on Him for an encore. He did it before, He will fix it again. This is not the first time we’ve faced challenges, or had our heart broken, or the first time we’ve experienced the economy decline. This is a message that speaks to the churched and unchurched, young and old and all races.”

– James Fortune