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Holy Roar – Album Review and Giveaway

Surely goodness, love and mercy will follow wherever I go. Chris Tomlin released his latest album Holy Roar last week and put it simply I love it. Goodness, love, and mercy are a reoccurring theme throughout the tracks. Three things we all could use more of in this world. Holy Roar already has a couple tracks on the radio and there are a few more I think could definitely be the next hit either on the radio or to hear live at his upcoming tour.  Holy Roar’s album theme is the freedom, the experience, the wonder of worship. It is seeing the church come together, hands lifted to God, pouring out our praise with an eternal song in our hearts. It’s every voice together, changing the way we worship. Personally I cannot wait to experience this type of worship first hand at Chris Tomlin’s upcoming tour which currently there are no tour dates in my city but hopefully, one will get added as there are stops nearby. Until then I look forward to being able to worship wherever I am listening to any or every track of Holy Roar. I had the opportunity to see Chris a few years back live in concert and have been a fan for many many years. His latest album is no exception. From the title track Holy Roar, he sets our hearts and ears ready for worship and praise. Nobody Loves Me Like Jesus is a track that becomes our worship cry, especially in a time like this where […]

Alpha/Omega by Kutless (Album Review)

Kutless has released a new album by the name of Alpha/Omega. You likely have heard some of the tracks as they have put together a collection of original and cover tracks that they feel are core to the type of worship and rock band they have been for over fifteen years. I had the opportunity to preview the album before its release by Tooth and Nail Records. As a fan of Kutless for many years, I can say this album does not disappoint. From remakes of familiar songs like Strong Tower and great covers of songs like Your Great Name to original tracks never heard before such as Shepherd of My Soul and Gave It All. You likely have heard their newly released track King of My Heart, that you cannot help singing along with as it plays on stations like AirOne and KLove. Alpha/Omega covers many years and talents of what has made Kutless a household name for many years when it comes to worship bands. Is it an album that has more than one hit on it, I think quite possibly. If nothing less it is a great album to turn to if you want to listen to familiar songs sung by the ever so talented Jon Micah Sumrall brings everytime he steps up to the microphone. “We really believe that music can make a difference in people’s lives,” shares Jon Micah Sumrall. “Music is an incredibly powerful tool that can break down walls and allow us to communicate a message of hope to people […]

Jeremy Camp has The Answer (Review and Giveaway)

Jeremy Camp has a brand new album coming out on October 6th, titled The Answer and will be hitting the road on tour. I had the opportunity (excitedly I admit as I am a huge fan) to listen to the CD before its release. The CD did not disappoint that is for sure. After being in the industry 15 years, Jeremy has won many awards. He has had albums and songs top the charts and this one I am sure will be no exception. Multiple award-winning and GRAMMY® nominee artist JEREMY CAMP releases his new studio album, The Answer, on October 6.  Promoting his new album, Jeremy will be headlining The Answer Tour. The complete list of tour dates are listed, and tickets are on sale today at jeremycamp.com. I will say that after listening to his new album, repeatedly over that past few days. There are sure some songs that will be favorites of mine. Camp, like on many other albums of his shines through with his diverse talents. Ballads like The Answer and Never Stopped Loving Me, he is known for. His powerful vocals on songs like My Defender, Heaven’s Shore and his deep raspy vocals on Awake O Sleeper. Like many times before I am blessed to be able to offer the opportunity for one of my readers to win a copy of Jeremy Camp’s new album The Answer. Enter below and you might just be the proud owner of your own CD from Capitol Records to add to your collection.       a Rafflecopter giveaway   “Disclosure (in accordance […]