Music Minute!

Hey music fans, it's Jen once again and I'm here to tell you about what's new and happening in Christian music this week. There's so much stuff to talk about I don't know where to start. Albums are dropping like falling leaves, y'all! Try to keep up.

Jadon Lavik has a new disc called The Road. It's acoustic, but please don't think acoustic means boring! After his career ambition to play baseball in the big leagues didn't work out, he turned to being a worship leader...and making records. Three albums later, we're really glad he's cutting hits instead of sliding into second. Check out "Come to Me."



Kutless has a new album called "It Is Well." You'll find a mixture of covers and original tunes on this worship album, which you can preview all week for free at New Release Tuesdays. We like "God of Wonders."



Nate Fowler's got a cool hat and a new album called "Wherever You Go." If you like Kutless, you'll like Nate's brand of guitar-fueled worship that's both stripped-down and soaring. Check out "On My Way" for a tasty audio treat.



You've no doubt heard the song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." That's a Charlie Daniels Band classic. Well, this year Charlie Daniels has put together a bluegrass Christmas album with an all-star cast of musicians that we can't help but mention. Bluegrass might not be your thing, but the Irish-roots music is actually the forerunner of both country and rock music...so check it out! Try something new. With a ten-gallon hat and a belt buckle the size of Texas, Daniels—along with Jewel, Aaron Tippin, Kathy Mattea and other country-music stars—have recorded bluegrass versions of "Silent Night," "Blue Christmas," and "Joy to the World." The album is called Joy to the World: A Bluegrass Christmas, and we particularly like his take on "Hallelujah."



Speaking of Christmas, Family Force 5 is also in on the action with a new album full of holiday tunes. According to the band, Family Force 5's Christmas Pageant was inspired by cinnamon spray and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We think it seeks the true spirit of Christmas in FF5's artfully noisy style, and we don't think you'll ever hear a catchier version of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."



And finally, way back on October 6th the rock-worship band Fee released a new disc called Hope Rising. The cover is space-age, but this music is down-to-earth and full of grungy sonic goodness. Check out "Glory to God Forever." We promise you won't be sorry.



Happy October, y'all! Wait, where did October go???