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This is your last chance to pre-order Derek Webb’s “Ampersand” CD before it’s available to everyone on April 22nd. This is your last chance to order the new Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken collaboration, Ampersand EP – which is about to hit the streets on April 22 – preorder now and get your copy on the day it’s released! Plus, download the full album instantly! All orders containing the Ampersand EP received on or before 4/8/2008 will be shipped to arrive by street release date! Derek continues to be one of my favorite Christian artists with his brilliance in lyrics and beautiful melodies and rhythmRead More →

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The new album from Laura Story, “Great God Who Saves” is now available at your favorite retailers regardless of where you shop more than likely. You can get more information about Laura and her music from her MySpace page or her official website. Technorati Tags: Laura Story, Great God Who Saves, new album releasesRead More →

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I was reading an entry in Dan Miller’s 48 Days blog and he shared a little bit about meeting Bart Millard and how they got the name “MercyMe”. Bart told how he and two friends formed their little group and started signing at church camps.  They would receive a “love offering” and with those contributions of $20 and $30 would attempt to buy hotdogs for the week and put gas in their car. One evening he was describing their then current situation to his Grandma.  In exasperation Grandma said, “Mercy me Bart, why don’t you just get a real job?”  And thus the name, MercyRead More →

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I’ve got to say that one of my surprise finds since I’ve been blogging here at Christian Music Fan is Derek Webb. I had heard his music before via Caedmon’s Call, but hadn’t experienced any of his solo work. His lyrics are piercing and full of Truth. What I didn’t realize when I wrote about Derek Webb’s musical premiere on Grey’s Anatomy was that the songwriter, Sandra McCracken is Derek’s wife. Durh! Now the two have collaborated on more together than just a family, they’ve releasing their own album titled “Ampersand EP”. Here’s a bit about their story: Eight years ago, singer/songwriter Derek Webb wasRead More →