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Hillsong United on the Big Screen

Several artists, including Third Day, tobyMac, and David Crowder* Band, have debuted new DVD-CD releases on the big screen with a one-time showing in movie theaters.

Coming up Wednesday, November 4th, get ready for Hillsong United, the popular Australia-based worship group. The live-on-tape performance will be followed by their cause-based documentary "The I Heart Revolution: We're All in this Together" telling the stories of justice, compassion, and mercy around the globe.

For more information visit CelebrationCinema.com. If you're a JQ Family Rewards member, head HERE to enter to win a Family 4 Pack of tickets!
(Contest closes out Sunday night at Midnight)

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Live Chat with SCC

Tuesday, November 3rd, Steven Curtis Chapman releases "Beauty Will Rise". To help celebrate the release of this amazing album, Steven will be broadcasting live through his Facebook page to talk about the new album. You can catch this live chat November 3rd at 10p (EST)/9p (CST).

For more details head to Steven's Facebook Page!

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Top 5...wait...no..6 Selling Albums
(Week ending October 25th)

1. WOW Hits 2010
2. Kutless - "It Is Well"
3. Skillet - "Awake"
4. David Crowder* Band - "Church Music"
5. Chris Tomlin - "Glory in the Highest"
6. Relient K - "Forget and Not Slow Down"

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Tuesday New Releases

• Steven Curtis Chapman - "Beauty Will Rise"
• Shane & Shane - "Everything is Different"
• Plumb - "Beautiful History: A Hits Collection"

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Big in Canada

Remember a few weeks back I talked about Downhere having all these nominations for the 2009 Covenant Awards in Canada. Well...the 31st show was last Friday and Downhere ranked as the highest award winner this year being nominated 11 times and walking home with 9 awards! Here's the awards list:

• Artist of the Year
• Album of the Year (Ending is Beginning)
• Song of the Year (Here I Am)
• Recorded Song of the Year (Here I Am)
• Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Ending is Beginning)
• Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year (Here I Am)
• Rock Song of the Year (My Last Amen)
• Seasonal Song of the Year (How Many Kings)
• Inspirational Song of the Year (The Beggar Who Gave Alms)

Way to go Downhere! You guys really rock...in CANADA! Now come on down and spend a little time with the U.S.! :) Just kidding fellas!

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Late Night TV Fans

Switchfoot will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live on either November 12th/13th, which happens to be the street week for the new album "Hello Hurricane". This appearance also effectively kicks off the "Hello Hurricane Tour".

(Dates and information subject to change.)

11/8 San Diego, CA E.C Performing Arts Center – N/A
11/11 Los Angeles, CA The Roxy Theatre – L.A Regional FB
11/13 Scottsdale, AZ Martini Ranch – St Mary’s FB Alliance
11/14 Tucson, AZ The Rock – Community FB of Tucson
11/16 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom – Regional FB of Oklahoma
11/17 Dallas, TX House of Blues – North Texas Food Bank
11/18 Austin, TX The Parish – Capital Area Food Bank
11/20 Houston, TX Warehouse Live – TBA
11/21 New Orleans, LA The Parish – Second Harvest FB
11/22 Nashville, TX Exit In – Second Harvest FB
11/24 Atlanta, GA The Loft – Atlanta Community FB
11/27 Anaheim, CA House of Blues – Second Harvest FB
11/28 Ventura, CA The Majestic – Food Share
12/3 Charlotte, NC Amos’ Southend – TBA
12/5 Richmond, VA The National – WDYL Snowball – N/A
12/7 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live – TBA
12/8 New York, NY The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza – Bowery Mission
12/9 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club – TBA

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