Photo L to R: Charles Van Dyke (Director of National Promotions), Tyson Paoletti (BEC Recordings’ General Manager), Lauren Heerlein (Manager of National Promotions), Jeremy Camp, Brandon Ebel (Tooth & Nail Records/BEC Recordings’ President), Conor Farley (Director of A&R) Photo Credit: Tina Cruz 

GRAMMY-nominated and BEC Recordings artist Jeremy Camp was recently honored for his 32 No.1 radio singles since his debut 10 years ago. Over the last decade, Camp has spent 175 weeks at No. 1 across the formats CHR, AC, Inspo, National Christian Audience and Rock. Last week at the CMB Momentum conference in Orlando, Camp was presented with a plaque commemorating his achievement from Tooth & Nail / BEC Recordings’ President Brandon Ebel.

“I’m so honored to see how the Lord has used the songs on radio to impact lives,” shared Camp of his career milestone. “I’m grateful for all of the radio programmers, on-air personalities and the BEC radio team for all that they have done to share these songs with the listeners. I don’t know what the future holds, but my prayer is that the Lord will use my life to further His Kingdom.”

Camp also performed the debut radio single “Reckless” from his upcoming 2013 studio album. The single was released last week in MPE to AC, CHR and Inspo radio, and it will be going for adds on October 5. This will mark his seventh studio album with BEC Recordings.

On September 25, Camp will be releasing his first full-length Christmas project titled Christmas: God With Us. The album is produced by Brown Bannister and Ben Shive along with Camp. Camp’s Christmas album is filled with holiday classics as well as the original title track “God With Us.” Fans will hear favorites such as “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Joy To The World,” and “Mary Did You Know.”

Camp will be touring this holiday season as a part of THE STORY tour featuring a full choir and orchestra along with Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall, Natalie Grant, Matthew West, Nichole Nordeman and Selah. This tour is a musical journey from Genesis to Revelation and is based off of the special project Camp was a part of that released in 2011. Camp sang “Paul (Move in Me) on THE STORY CD. THE STORY tour will begin in November and conclude in December.

About Jeremy Camp:
Over his stellar 10 year career, BEC Recordings’ artist Camp has established himself with these landmark accolades: over three million albums sold, Four RIAA Gold-selling studio albums including his debut album; One RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video; 32 No. 1 Radio Hits across all formats; GRAMMY® nominated project for his album Speaking Louder Than Before; Billboard’s No. 3 Christian Artist of the Decade including five songs in the Top 50 Billboard Christian Songs of the Decade; Four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards; ASCAP Song of the Year award; Five Dove awards including two-time Male Vocalist of the Year. Jeremy is a Compassion International artist.

The news first broke in 2008 that singer Michael Winans Jr. was in deep trouble, accused of running a ponzi scheme that defrauded friends and church member out of millions.

My Fox Detroit reports that the member of the legendary Winans family is being charged by the federal government with taking more than $8 million from over a thousand victims.

Winans allegedly spoke at local churches where people were impressed to be addressed by someone in the famous Winans family.

According to broad federal sentencing guidelines Winans could be facing serious jail time or only be required to pay restitution.  The law states that a mail and wire fraud are punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years and a fine of not more than $250,000 (not more than $500,000 for organizations).  Conviction may also result in probation, a term of supervised release, a special assessment, a restitution order, and/or a forfeiture order.

“When you think of the Winans, you think of prominent people,” one woman told My Fox Detroit.

Michael Winans, hooked people by promoting a Saudi Arabian oil bond that was paying huge dividends.

“He did get up and speak and basically he said that the crude oil bond is real,” one man said.

But the feds say his Saudi oil bond and his investments were all fake.

Watch the video below for more details and visit My Fox Detroit for the full report.

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Music World Gospel recording artist, Le’Andria Johnson gave birth to her fourth child today. Johnson’s exuberant message to her fans is, “it’s a healthy baby boy! Thanks for your prayers and support!” Little Caelington Forrest Walker was 6lbs, 14 ozs. Johnson and longtime mate, Forrest Walker are elated at the arrival of their new son.

29 year-old Le’Andria Johnson has had a whirlwind year. Her debut album sold over 200,000 copies and she took home both the GRAMMY® for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Performance of her hit song “Jesus” and the Best Female Gospel Artist Award for the Digital Gospel Music Awards. Johnson worked throughout her pregnancy recording her live DVD and music video along with several concert performances. The singer plans to spend a few weeks with her newborn and will then gear up for active promotion and touring for her album due in stores September 18th – Le’Andria Johnson: The Experience.

Johnson has been under a significant degree of scrutiny during this pregnancy due to her marital status. However the twice divorced single mother continued to stick with her music and her calling while working through her personal difficulties. As a result, Johnson is back and ready to minister to all, having lived through her fair share of less than ideal circumstances – the singer is ready to encourage others who may have been in her shoes and spread a message of hope, love and reconciliation in Christ to all. Perhaps her current singles” Complicated,” “If Jesus Can’t Fix It” and “My Story Continues” best sum up Le’Andria Johnson’s outlook for the future.

Johnson is ready to get back in front of audiences to spread her gift of song. Her album Le’Andria Johnson: The Experience is available in a standard and deluxe edition. It is currently available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon. Amidst the busyness of her career, Johnson will pause from it all for some well-deserved family time with her newborn.

Andrew Peterson‘s latest project, Light for the Lost Boy was one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, and after releasing last week the project has been hailed as Peterson’s best album to date. The project, produced by longtime friend and producer Ben Shive (Jeremy Camp, Sara Groves, Matt Wertz), along with Cason Cooley (Katie Herzig, Mat Kearney, Audrey Assad), features ten new songs written by Peterson. The album will be available in three formats; CD, special edition CD with a 32-page booklet written by Peterson and seven acoustic extra songs, and on a vintage vinyl record. The special edition and vinyl projects will only be available online and at Peterson’s concerts.

“I can’t remember a record that made me this nervous,” Peterson says. “It sounds so different, and I was really hoping the songs would connect with people. As much as I wish I were cool enough to not care what my listeners thought, the day of the release I was glued to my computer-it was such a joy to be able to read peoples’ thoughts and to thank them in real-time for their comments. I was moved to tears several times. I can’t express how glad I am that God lets me do this.”

“Whenever we release a new album from one of our artists it is always with nervous anticipation,” says Steve Ford, Vice President of Marketing, Centricity Music. “However, Andrew’s Light for the Lost Boy deeply moved me so I really felt that the project would resonate the same way with anyone who heard it. I’m thrilled with the strong response Andrew is receiving from the fans and media and it’s so well deserved for this incredibly talented artist.”

 

Left To Right: Craig Edwards, FOX 17/TN Mornings; Kelly Sutton, FOX 17/TN Mornings; Andrew Peterson; 
Erin Como, FOX 17/TN Mornings; Nick Paranjape, FOX 17/TN Mornings

Press reviews for Light for the Lost Boy have been stellar with the project receiving 4 and 5 star reviews.

JesusFreakHideout.com (rare 5-star review) – Light for the Lost Boy is one of the year’s best and bravest records yet.
ChristianityToday.com (4-star review) – Lost Boy places the mantle of Rich Mullins squarely on Peterson’s shoulders.
NewReleaseTuesday.com (5-star review) – The songwriting is superb. Don’t be surprised if you find a treasured lyric not just in one song, but at least once in every song!
Sound Opinion – It’s the best album of the year so far….
Christian Manifesto – Andrew Peterson has once again delivered a pioneering album, a timeless project that redefines what music can do….
The Phantom Tollbooth – Light for the Lost Boy by Andrew Peterson is his boldest, most imaginative work.

Peterson performed “You’ll Find Your Way” from the new project recently on FOX 17 TN Mornings in Nashville, TN. Then on Sept. 21, Peterson will perform an album release during his 3rd Annual Hutchmoot event in Nashville with a full band that includes Ben Shive, Andy Gullahorn, and opening act, Caleb. This is the first date on the Light for the Lost Boy tour that runs through November. In October, Peterson will head to Chicago, IL for appearances on Moody’s national radio show, Midday Connection (11th), and WGN Midday News (12th).

For more information on Peterson and his upcoming tour dates please visit online at www.andrew-peterson.com.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of legendary drummer, musician Marvin McQuitty on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Houston, TX.

Drummer Marvin McQuitty, collaborated with everyone from the gospel artists Fred Hammond and Israel & New Breed to the pop stars Stevie Wonder and Jessica Simpson, passed away this week at age forty-six. 

McQuitty, a true talent, made an indelible impact on music and his loss is felt throughout the industry. His humble spirit, kindness and generosity will be missed. Here is a clip of McQuitty playing with Aaron Spears, Teddy Campbell, and Gerald Heyward at the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival http://youtu.be/d8DmUPZWmKA (Marvin is at far right.)

Messages of condolences from all musicians and artists have poured in. Below is a tribute clip of McQuitty put together by Hudson Music:  

The Memorial Service for Marvin McQuitty will be held Monday, September 17th at 11:00am. The service will take place at Grace Church of Humble located at 7224 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Humble, TX 77396

There will also be a “Celebration of Life” Service held in Marvin’shometown of Detroit, MI next Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00am at Straight Gate International Church. Straight Gate is located at 10100 Grand River, Detroit, MI 48204

In lieu of flowers and other gifts the McQuitty Family is requesting that donations be made in honor of Marvin to support his daughter’s college education.

To make a donation via any Major Credit Card or Paypal please login in to any one of the following sites: www.marvinmcquitty.com or www.newbreedmusic.com. 

Checks may also be mailed/made payable to: Grace Church of Humble and designated to Marvin McQuitty Memorial Fund and mailed to the address above.

While we will miss his presence here on earth, we look forward to the day when we will see him again.

GMA Dove Award nominated The City Harmonic releases today its third music video, “Mountaintop,” which became the fastest-rising song ever for the band at radio and is featured on the band’s highly acclaimed and first full-length album, I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home). Uniquely filmed in one continuous take on location near their hometown of Hamilton, ON Canada, “Mountaintop” also incorporates videos sent to them by fans and artists from all around the world, including clips from Michael Tait (Newsboys), Aaron Gillespie, Daniel Bashta, AJ Cheek and more.

“Mountaintop” follows the release of The City Harmonic’s “I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)” and “Manifesto” videos, the latter receiving more than 1,600,000 views on YouTube. For the new video, the aforementioned artists and music fans sent to the band video of themselves, friends or church groups, etc., singing along with the song. The resulting video can be seen below. 

Receiving a 2012 “New Artist of the Year” GMA Dove Award nomination, followed by wrapping up a 65-city tour with Newsboys and appearances on main stages across the US in front of tens of thousands during the summer festivals, The City Harmonic now launches its’ first headline US tour next week in Sacramento, CA Sept. 20 with the bulk of the dates in November. The tour hits both coasts and much of Middle America before wrapping up Dec. 2 in Waco, TX. Featuring special guest artist Daniel Bashta, writer of the hit song “Like A Lion (God’s Not Dead),” and nationally recognized author/speaker Bob Lenz, the tour also introduces Eric Brandon and will be in partnership with Compassion International and Life Promotions.

The City Harmonic “I Have A Dream Tour” tour itinerary follows:
20-Sep Sacramento, CA 
21-Sep Santa Barbara, CA
23-Sep Glendale, AZ
8-Nov Bluefield, VA
9-Nov Elizabeth City, NC
10-Nov Lancaster, PA
11-Nov Winston-Salem, NC
15-Nov Colorado Springs, CO
16-Nov Aurora, CO
28-Nov Elk City, OK
29-Nov Abilene, TX
30-Nov Tyler, TX
1-Dec Spring Branch, TX
2-Dec Waco, TX
* Tour dates subject to change

More information on The City Harmonic and its touring can be found at:
www.thecityharmonic.com
http://www.facebook.com/thecityharmonic
http://www.myspace.com/thecityharmonic
http://www.youtube.com/thecityharmonic
http://twitter.com/thecityharmonic

The controversial Florida Pastor Terry Jones is defending himself after his promotion of an anti-Islam film deemed offensive by some Muslims prompted protesters to attack U.S. embassies in Cairo, Egypt and in Benghazi, Libya on Tuesday.

“The fact that angry protesters climbed the wall at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, today, ripped down the American flag and tore it apart further indicates the lack of respect that Islam has for any other religion, any other flag, any freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of religion. It further illustrates that they have no tolerance for anything outside of Mohammad,” Jones said in a statement shared Wednesday with The Christian Post.

“Islam is a religion that is totally incompatible with Western free society. It is a religion that cannot be criticized because of their extreme fear and knowing that if the religion of Islam is criticized and examined it will be revealed for what it is, a total deception,” he added.

Over 2,000 Muslim protesters reacted violently to the film, entitled “Innocence of Muslims,” which was previewed online by Jones on Sept. 11 as a part of his annual “International Judge Mohammed Day.” The film was written and directed by Israeli-American filmmaker San Bacile, who is based in San Diego, Calif., and is reportedly in hiding. Bacile, 52, told the Wall Street Journal that “Islam is a cancer.”

“Innocence of Muslims,” which allegedly insults the prophet Muhammad, caused angry protesters to storm the U.S. embassies in Cairo and Benghazi. Four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, were killed at the Benghazi Embassy as a result of a firebomb.

U.S. political leaders and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo have issued statements reacting to the attacks and the film.

“The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions,” the consulate has stated.

The statement drew criticism from GOP candidate Mitt Romney, who told reporters in a press conference Wednesday morning that the U.S. Embassy at Cairo’s statement was “akin to [an] apology” and a ”severe miscalculation.”

“I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt,” the Republican presidential candidate said in an earlier statement released Tuesday evening.

“It’s disgraceful that the Obama administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks,” Romney added.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also issued a statement saying that the “inflammatory material posted on the Internet” does not justify “violent acts of this kind.”

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