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The 45th GMA Dove Awards Winners Analysis

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As I mentioned earlier in an analysis post about the nominations, the GMA Dove Awards is one of my most favourite time of the year in terms of Christian music, along with the announcing of the WOW Hits list, and the K-Love Fan Awards nominations. For those of who are not sure as to what the Dove Awards are, let me give you a quick run-down.

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Worship Wednesdays – “Oceans” (Hillsong UNITED)!

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Did you know that Hillsong UNITED won Artist of the Year yesterday at the Dove Awards? Yep, you heard me right. The Aussie worship movement that has wowed us time and time again with their simple yet effective worship tunes, although some critics complain that they release too many albums every year…yeah that band.

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Albums Releasing This Week (5th – 11th October 2014)

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Below is a list of the albums that are releasing/have released this week; which albums are you thinking of listening to and purchasing? Which albums are you going to recommend to others and which would you bypass? Let us know in the comments below.

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Beth Hazel Farris

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Beth Hazel Farris, a Christian pop/folk/acoustic singer/songwriter, who wrote the Casting Crowns’ song “Follow Me”, has released her debut full length album Life Is All Music recently. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Beth via email, as we discussed the recent album, how she started in music, and what she hopes listeners will gain from the album, as well as her goals and plans for the rest of 2014 and 2015! Check out the interview below.

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Throwback Tuesdays: Third Day’s “I’ve Always Loved You”!

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Welcome to another Throwback Tuesdays post- this week we are delving into one of Third Day’s most popular songs on their album Time, which released 15 years ago, and was the first album released from the band via Essential Records.

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1 Girl Nation

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1 Girl Nation, a Christian CCM/pop quartet signed to Reunion Records, released their debut self-titled album last year to rave reviews and positive feedback. Releasing their Christmas EP A Very 1 Girl Nation Christmas tomorrow, the collection of holiday songs features original Christmas songs, traditional carols, and a cover of the popular Frozen song “Let It Go”! I recently had the privilege of interviewing all four vocalists (Carmen, Kayli, Lindsey and Lauryn Taylor) via email, as we discussed the upcoming EP, what they hope listeners will experience when hearing these 5 Christmas and holiday themed songs, and their goals and plans for the rest of 2014 and 2015, inclusive of a brand new studio album of all original songs! Check out the interview below.

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