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Christmas Favorites #5: The Star Still Shines–A Diamond Rio Christmas, by Diamond Rio

A few years ago, country super-group Diamond Rio released a greatest hits album. As a bonus track, they included the patriotic “In God We Still Trust.”  Naturally, it wasn’t a favorite with many critics, but it quickly became a fan … Continue reading

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Christmas Favorites #4: The Season of Love, by 4Him

I know the twelve days of Christmas officially are about to end, but I’ll try to get up to five before the week is out so I can’t say this year’s installment of the series was a total flop. We’re … Continue reading

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Christmas Favorites #3: Christmas… Not Just Any Night, by Buddy Greene

I sort of have this thing for bald, bearded, bespectacled folk musicians. Seriously, when you really think about it and start naming names… Michael Card, Jeff Taylor, Ron Block, Buddy Greene… you start to wonder if it’s the lack of … Continue reading

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You Gotta Get Up

Did my sister get a baby doll? Did my brother get his bike? Did I get that red wagon The kind that makes you fly? Oh I hope there’ll be peace on earth I know there’s good will toward men … Continue reading

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I’m Dreamin’ Of A…

Well, it’s looking like there will be no snow for me this Christmas. There’s been a little snow this season, but it melted away and we’ve had weeks of cold, rainy weather without another flake. You see, I live in … Continue reading

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Christmas Favorites #2: Christmas With Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Today I’m featuring Signature Sound’s first (and best) Christmas recording, with the lineup of Ryan, Doug and Tim. If I’m not mistaken, it came out in 2004. This caught the group between their “Stand By Me” and “Get Away Jordan” … Continue reading

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Always Winter and Never Christmas: A Parody

I recently read a blog post where the author re-posted an actual office memo prohibiting the employees to engage in “holiday decorations and practices” that would make others feel “excluded.” Invite people to “share” in the “spirit of winter” instead, … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Keith & Kristyn Getty in Kalamazoo, MI (Pictures and Video)

Last Saturday, I had the amazing opportunity to see Keith & Kristyn Getty live in concert in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The auditorium held as many people as it could seat, which is approximately 2000 people. It was a huge concert. Keith … Continue reading

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My Take on “Breath of Heaven,” Testing a Blue Yeti

I recently got a Blue Yeti microphone. I’m very, very happy with the sound. I decided to record myself singing “Breath of Heaven” with it. But because I’m a perfectionist, it took me a while to get something I really … Continue reading

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