NewSong returns to FBC for Oct. 11 concert

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Nevada Daily Mail

NewSong, which is well-known for their mainstream hit "The Christmas Shoes" will perform with Chynna and Vaughan, right, and Bluetree, not pictured. --submitted photos

A popular musical event is returning to the First Baptist Church of Nevada on Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. NewSong, winners of the Dove Award and a Grammy Award nominee, has put the city on its "Give Yourself Away Tour." The tour visits 21 cities throughout the South and the Midwest.

NewSong brought their music to Nevada last year, offering a sold-out performance at the church.

NewSong has had 20 No. 1 radio hits, eight Dove Award nominations, numerous songwriting awards, and five of the Top 100 Christian radio singles of the past decade, including breakouts such as "Arise, My Love," "Miracles," "Jesus To The World (Roaring Lambs)," and the multi-format smash that hit No. 1 on Billboard's mainstream chart, "The Christmas Shoes." In 1994, NewSong launched the first-of-its-kind "Winter Jam Tour Spectacular" (www.jamtour.com) concert series -- multi-artist, ticket-less concerts that give thousands the opportunity not only to hear incredible music but to also hear the Gospel message.

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NewSong, above, has put the Nevada First Baptist Church on its schedule of performances in its 21-city "Give Yourself Away Tour."

More than 335,000 fans attended the 35 dates of the 2009 "Winter Jam Tour Spectacular" which ranked among the Top 5 largest tours of the year's first quarter according to Pollstar. www.NewSongOnline.com.

Along with NewSong, Chynna and Vaughan, a new duo comprised of Chynna Phillips (one third of the pop supergroup Wilson Phillips) and national indie music singer Vaughan Penn.

"As if performing our new songs live wasn't enough to look forward to, we get to share the stage with Christian music's most popular new artist and introduce our fans to the next big thing at the same time," said NewSong lead vocalist Russ Lee. "That's pretty incredible." Chynna Phillips achieved vast international fame and recognition as a member of the pop sensation, Wilson Phillips. With massive radio hits such as "Hold On," "Release Me," "You're In Love," and "Impulsive," Wilson Phillips sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

Vaughan Penn earned credibility in the national independent music scene by receiving such accolades as "Top 40 Breakthrough Artist of the Year" (New Music Weekly Awards 2007).

Her songs have been prominently featured in more than 100 films and television programs including Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds and Numb3rs, among many others. She also toured with such renowned artists as Huey Lewis and The News and Emmylou Harris, among others. www.ChynnaAndVaughan.com.

Special guests Bluetree also will be performing.

Bluetree's debut album was being released in March, and God Of This City's title track was becoming an anthem sung around the world. Written by Bluetree during a mission trip to Pattaya, Thailand, "God Of This City" became a message of hope for the people of Pattaya and is now being heard in churches internationally, with the Willow Creek Association recently concluding its worship pastor seminar with the song. Also recorded by Chris Tomlin (and the title and theme for the latest Passion project and world tour), the song has also been repeatedly performed by current "American Idol"-winner Kris Allen. "God Of This City" has also become a multi-format hit at Christian radio. Bluetree brought its energetic concerts to major Canadian cities and United States festivals for the first time this summer. www.GivMusic.com/Bluetree.

Pastor Bill Cox said last year's event was sold out, so those who want to attend may want to purchase tickets soon.

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Wilson Phillips is being looked at on the internet, in more numbers than they used to be looked at. It's because of Mackenzie Phillips, the sister of Chynna Phillips (the Phillips in the group) and her revealing of an incestuous relationship with her father, John Phillips from the Mamas and the Papas. (Dream a little dream -- of incest! All the leaves are down, and he's disgusting!) So, for those who don't know -- a little Wilson Phillips trivia -- the Wilsons in the group are sisters, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, both of whom are the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. They had one hit album, and then dropped off the scene. Still, Wilson Phillips did well for themselves, and probably aren't looking for private money lenders these days.

-- Posted by KennethB on Thu, Sep 24, 2009, at 11:52 PM