Monday, April 2, 2012

New Releases - April 3, 2012

This week's releases include...


Steven Curtis Chapman - #1's Vol. 1 - Sparrow - EMICMG
One of Christian Music’s most celebrated and acclaimed artists, Steven Curtis Chapman has sold over 10 million albums, charted 46 #1 singles, won 5 GRAMMY awards and received 56 Dove Awards. On April 3rd, he releases his new greatest hits collection - #1’s. The album features 13 of his biggest songs, each of which charted at number one, and features the career-defining songs “Dive”, “The Great Adventure”, “I Will Be Here” and more. With over 15 years since his previous greatest hits album released, many of Chapman’s biggest songs and albums have never been represented on a greatest hits collection. This Spring he heads out again on the highly-successful “Stories and Songs” tour, after a popular fall run that saw numerous sold out shows.



Christy Nockels - Into the Glorious - Sixstepsrecords - EMICMG
One of the leading female worship voices, Christy Nockels returns with her new album Into the Glorious. Christy’s new album finds her progressing from her acclaimed solo album Life Light Up, and showcases a more textured and rhythmic acoustic sound. Pairing again with her husband producer Nathan Nockels (Laura Story, Passion, Matt Redman), the album highlights Christy’s stunning vocals, strong songwriting and signature approach to worship.  First single "Ever Lifting" #41 on National Christian Audience Chart after 2 weeks! The album features 12 new songs, including a new recording of the Top 20 single “Waiting Here for You,” first heard on 2011’sPassion: Here For You album.



KJ-52 - Dangerous - BEC Recordings - EMICMG
Leaving behind all inhibition, KJ-52 is charging back into the scene with his anticipated new release, Dangerous. Picking up where his Dove Award-winning "Five-Two Television" (2010 Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year) left off, Jonah Sorrentino is back and bold as ever with his passionate call to be Dangerous. Having overcome many obstacles in his career with over 550,000 albums sold, the rapper cries out for people to be real, to share the love of Christ with others without restraint.



Smokie Norful - Once in a Lifetime - EMI Gospel - EMICMG
Pulling from a decade of hits, Smokie Norful delivers a Once In A Lifetime musical journey.  These songs not only tell a story, they each have significant meanting to life.  Within our personal journeys we each encounter love, hope, fear, sadness, and joy.  By taking this musical journey, you experience songs that truly touch the heart, reminding you that God has His hand perfectly poisitioned and guiding us, giving us the strength to endure.  It is a journey, as is life, and for each of us that journey is ... Once In A Lifetime



Anita Wilson - Worship Soul - EMI Gospel - EMICMG
With her debut project, Anita Wilson joins the rich musical heritage known as the Chicago sound, while simultaneously heralding a new style in today’s gospel music---Worship Soul. A worship leader and featured vocalist in the award-winning ensemble Donald Lawrence & Company, she boldly takes the solo stage with an album that is at once fiery and soulful, dynamic and meditative.



Various - Piano Music for Moms: Mother's Day Music Collection - Green Hill Music - EMICMG
A classic collection of Green Hill recordings by best-selling pianists including BEEGIE ADAIR, JIM BRICKMAN, and STAN WHITMIRE highlight songs that focus on the warmth, love and inspiration provided by mothers and grandmothers of all ages.




Marvin Sapp - I Win - Verity Records - Provident
A huge part of Marvin Sapp's appeal has been his ability to tap into his own personal pain and weave a heart-touching song that speaks to the masses.  Such was the story with his mega-hit song "Never Would Have Made It" and the follow-up "The Best In Me".  In the midst of those waves of success, the "pastor who sings" suffered another painful loss when his wife MaLinda passed away.  So when the time came to record his subsequent album, Marvin chose a title that succintly speaks about rising above life's trials, and is presenting us with "I Win".




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