Kyle Sherman CD Review and Giveaway

    I had the opportunity to review this amazing new album by Kyle Sherman called "Hear Me".  Sometimes I am leery of reviewing new artists that I have never heard of before, but "Hear Me" is definitely worth checking out!  I have to say that I really like the whole album.  It is very worshipful and just fun.  I think that my favorite track is the title track, Hear Me.  I also really like, You are the Only One and Come to Me.

Here is the album bio:

"Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter Kyle Sherman recently signed on as the flagship artist to brand new label RayLynn Records, an opportunity that presented itself during a time period when a record deal wasn't even on his radar. 

"It's crazy how God works," Kyle says. 'Five years ago, I pushed pretty hard to do my own thing as a singer-songwriter, but every well I approached would dry up. It clearly wasn't the right time." So Kyle continued on a path of leading worship, taking a full-time role as worship leader at Lifechurch.TV's Fort Worth campus under the leadership of renowned pastor/author Craig Groeschel.

Just 3-years later Kyle made it back to Nashville, pouring his heart into a microphone at Sony studio with veteran producer and country singer-songwriter Mark Collie making his first album. God is faithful. Hear Me, the result of those sessions, is an eclectic and authentic mix of rootsy, southern soul."

Check it out:

Website: http://www.kyleshermanmusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyleshermanmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyleShermanTX

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/RayLynnRecords

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Christmas Music"One Silent Night" Review and Giveaway

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I have a secret to tell...I have been listening to Christmas music at home since October. :)   Don't worry I am not one of those people who is a big fan of stores skipping Thanksgiving and setting out the Christmas decorations in October.  I just can't resist Christmas music, I love it!

As soon as I downloaded FFH's "One Silent Night" album into my iTunes, the songs on it became favorites in my Christmas tunes playlist.   The album is a good mix of classic Christmas songs and originals.

Here is a list of the songs:

Baby, It's Cold Outside
Jingle Bell Rock
One Silent Night
I'll Be Home for Christmas
The Birthday of the King
Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel
Winter Wonderland
Glorious Impossible
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Heaven and Nature Sing

I want to pick a favorite song, but really I love all of the songs on this album.  If I had to choose my top 2 though it would have to be Winter Wonderland and One Silent Night (not to be confused with the classic, Silent Night)

This album is definitely a must have for this holiday season!

Here are some ways to find out more about FFH and "SILENT NIGHT"
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Website

Want to Win it?

One blog reader will win a downloadable version of SILENT NIGHT by FFH. It can be downloaded to your iTunes or other music player on your computer.

How to enter:

Please leave a separate comment for each entry

Entry #1 --Tell me your favorite Christmas song.

Entry #2 --Become a follower of Jen's Stamp World through Google Friend Connect--look on the right side column at the top to join.  If you are already a follower let me know!

Entry #3 --"Like" FFH on Facebook.

I have been having problems with spam comments so if you leave a comment and it doesn't show up right away, don't worry! I have to approve the comment and then it will show up.

This giveaway will end at 10:00 p.m. PST on Monday, November 28, 2011. I will select ONE winner using Random.org.  Winner will be announced on this blog and will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. Please leave me a way to contact you by e-mail if you want me to inform you that you have won.




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mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I 
only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 
I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: 
"Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Get In, I'm Driving CD Review and Giveaway

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     In college I heard a song that fit was I was going through and it has since become one of my favorite songs.  "If You Want Me To" by Ginny Owens is one of the most played songs in my itunes library.  That is why I was thrilled to be able to review her new CD Get In, I'm Driving, which comes out tomorrow, September 13.

Here is a little background about Ginny Owens:
     A three-time Dove Award winner, including the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year recipient, and multiple ASCAP Award winner, Ginny Owens has sold nearly one million albums. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved,” among others, Owens’ music has impacted mainstream audiences at Lilith Fair, the Sundance Film Festival and the White House. Her music has received widespread film and television placement, including songs on the popular WB series’ “Roswell” and “Felicity.” Owens was featured on national television, including NBC’s “Today” and CNN, for her contribution to help rebuild New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.

     Born and raised in Jackson, Miss., Owens was discovering melodies on the piano almost before she could complete a sentence. Songs began to emerge from her fingers as the vision began to leave her eyes and by the age of three. A degenerative eye condition left Owens completely blind. Despite her physical challenge, Owens pursued a music career. Songs provide a window into a world Owens can’t see and an outlet for her to express her thoughts and dreams. Owens’ unique musical style and inspirational lyrics continue to appeal to Christian and mainstream audiences alike.
   In 2005 Owens launched The Fingerprint Initiative, a hands-on, non-profit organization designed to “bring hope to the world, one project and one touch at a time.” The organization has partnered with and raised money for groups such as Compassion International, International Justice Mission and Habitat for Humanity.

     When I first started listening to the CD I was a little disappointed.  The style of music was so different than I was expecting.  Some of the songs have a blues or jazz feel to them and I just wasn't used to or expecting that.   I kept listening though and I am so glad that I did!  Ginny writes her songs from the heart and the lyrics have depth, emotion, and meaning to them.  After listening to the CD a few times I found myself singing the songs throughout the day.

    I can't choose just one favorite song so I will share a little bit of two songs

"Joined At the Heart" is a song that is written from the point of view of new parents talking to their baby.  The chorus says: 
"We are humbled to be*part of a greater story*written by the author of miracles and stars*and as this journey unfolds*there is one thing we know*God has made it so we are forever joined at the heart."

I also like "Lay It Down," check out these power packed lyrics:
"Lay it down*everyone's got a burden*that's just part of livin'*so take the one you're given*and lay it down*don't let it define you*You're not strong enough to carry that around*go ahead and lay it down"

If you would like to learns more about Ginny or her new CD, Get In, I'm Driving check her out on: Facebook
The website
iTunes (Preview the single "Before You Fly" here)

All right, here is the good news for you...You can WIN this CD right here!  One reader will win a Get In, I'm Driving CD.

To enter:

Required Entry:  Simply leave a comment on this post. You can just say hello or tell me if you have heard any of Ginny's music before...anything (as long as it is kind :)  )

Extra Entries: 1: Become a follower of my blog (see top left sidebar). Leave me a separate comment telling me you are a follower.

2. "Like" Ginny Owens on Facebook. Leave me a separate comment telling me you did so.

I have been having problems with spam comments so if you leave a comment and it doesn't show up right away, don't worry!  I have to approve the comment and then it will show up.

This giveaway will end at 10:00 p.m. PST on Friday, September 16 2011. Winner will be announced on blog and will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address.  Please leave me a way to contact you by e-mail if you want me to inform you that you have won.



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one of more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

ROBERT PIERRE REVIEW AND CD GIVEAWAY

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Do any of you remember when I reviewed a few songs I had heard by Robert Pierre?  (If not, check out this post.)  Well, his new CD "I'm All In" just came out and I get to review it AND I have a copy to give away!!

First of all, I have to say that I love the title "I'm All In."  Robert says, "The Bible talks about how the eyes of the Lord are searching to and fro throughout the earth, searching for someone whose heart is wholly His, somone he can strongly support.  This CD is me saying, 'I'm all in.'"  I love seeing youth on fire for God and I love how the songs encourage that.  The songs are described as "a collection of songs that enthusiastically and energetically worship God while wrestling with what it means to be a Christian in a world full of difficulty and joy, anxiety and excitement."  Don't fear if you aren't "young" though--even though the artist is only 18, this CD is for all ages.

The song "Maker of the Stars" begins with these lyrics:  "You know my every thought*You know my every move*You know the motive behind all that I do*You know my deepest fear*You know when I shed a tear*And when I'm hurting You're always there*You are the maker of the stars*The light in the dark*Your Word will never fade*And You, You've known me from the start*You see inside my heart*You love me anyway*The heavens scream of the works*That are all of Your hand*From the mountain tops of every land*You spoke and life came to be*You opened my eyes to see*And when I call you You, You answer me"

I have to say that I like this new CD even better than I liked the older songs I heard (and I really liked those)  The music is still energetic, but a little more mellow and worshipful. 

I received the CD just before heading on a road trip with a bunch of high schoolers so I popped it in while we were driving.  Half of the kids were sleeping, but the ones that heard it liked it!  Now that I am back home the CD has been put on my ipod and I am playing it right now!

Want to buy this CD?

Check it out on Amazon
You can also listen to clips from the songs and buy in itunes.

Want to win this CD?

Here's how:

Simply leave a comment.  I would love to know your favorite Christian music artist/band.

 

For an extra entry:

Follow my blog through Google Connect (see top right hand corner of my blog).  Leave a separate comment for this.  If you are already a follower let me know.

This giveaway will end Sunday, August 7 at 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time.  I will e-mail and announce the winner on my blog.  The winner must e-mail me their address within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure of Material connection:  I received the CD mentioned above for free in the hopes that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Music Review--Robert Pierre

   If you know me, you probably know that I am a big fan of Christian music.  I am always interested in finding new Christian artists/bands so I was very excited for the recent opportunity to listen to 4 new songs from singer and songwriter, Robert Pierre.  Robert is an 18 year old senior in high school...he is actually graduating this week! 
   After listening to these songs many times over I would say I give them 2 thumbs up.  I really like the peppy beats of his music.  This would be great music to listen to in the car in traffic because it would make me smile and keep me awake :).   I also really like the message in these songs.  They aren't shallow, they have a deepness to them that I am shocked comes from a high schooler!  In one song it says, "Any desperate day, one word I can pray, all I know to say JESUS.  Screaming from my soul, I am giving up control, the only hope I know JESUS"  Love that.
   This 4 song sneak peak isn't just for me though, you can listen too!  Click on this link https://www.noisetrade.com/robertpierre  When you get there click the Robert Pierre EP image to open the
online player.  If you like the songs you can actually download them onto your computer or ipod for free by entering your e-mail address and zip code.  I was going to share which on is my favorite, but I can't decide between "Jesus" and "Identity."  So go check them out and tell me which one you like better. :)
   And if you are interested in seeing what Robert is like in real life check out his facebook page http://www.facebook.com/RobertPierreMusic or this rad video of him and his friends doing trick basketball shots (I just have to say that I want a backyard like that!) http://www.youtube.com/robertpierre#p/u/0/Q-MH_2YVbLE

I did not get compensated for this review.  I got the same opportunity as my readers to listen to and download 4 songs.  All opinions are my own.