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Highly acclaimed singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson will be entering the recording studio this week working on his third studio project for Centricity Music, which will release early spring (SA) 2012. Peterson, who has been called “one of the greatest Christian lyricists of all time,” has written all new songs for the album. The CD will be produced by long-time collaborator, Ben Shive (Sara Groves/Matt Werz/Eric Peters) and Cason Cooley (Matthew Perryman Jones/Katie Herzig/Mat Kearney/Sixpence None The Richer), with Andy Gullahorn co-producing.

"I'm as scared and as excited as ever about going into the studio,” says Peterson. “The whole process of writing the songs, then choosing them, then trying to find the best way to record them, feels like fumbling around in the dark looking for a light switch. That's why it's so nice to have guys like Ben Shive, Andy Gullahorn, and Cason Cooley to help me find my way. They're amazing at what they do, and I totally trust them. If I were to stick with the light switch analogy, it's like they have night vision goggles or something."

Following the recording of his new album, Peterson will once again join the spring leg of Steven Curtis Chapman’s Songs & Stories Tour.

"Being on the road with SCC last fall was an amazing experience,” adds Peterson, “not just because of the music or the audiences; I made some great new friends in the process and got to be part of Show Hope's ministry. I can't believe we get to do it again in 2012."

Tickets for Jesus Culture's events in South Africa in March 2012 are now on sale.

Go to Itickets to book your tickets.

Jaci Velasquez will release her new album Diamond in March 2012. In this video she talks about the album...

 
 
And here is a listening preview of the album!

David Crowder talks about the band's Christmas album, Oh For Joy. The album is available in South Africa right now!

 
 

Seattle, Wa – December 14, 2011
Last month, Seventh Day Slumber released their eighth studio album The Anthem of Angels to much acclaim along with their successful “Small Town America Tour.” The album debuted at the iTunes Top Christian Albums chart at No. 4. In addition the Rock single, "Never Too Far Gone" is currently in the Top 20.

Since 2005 when Seventh Day Slumber signed to BEC Recordings, they have not only found chart success and a string of top ten singles, they've seen the power of music and the gospel to change lives. Seventh Day Slumber took their full rock worship experience on the road this fall headlining their tour.

On the “Small Town America” tour, 2500 people gave their life to Christ with attendance ranging from 300-1000 each night from September through November. With the response to this tour, the band is looking to make this tour an annual event. This spring Seventh Day Slumber will begin the “The Anthem Of Angels Tour” featuring Manic Drive and Ilia.

The Anthem Of Angels" will be available in South Africa in February 2012.