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On today's episode, we chat with Mac Powell! Mac Powell, former frontman of the Christian rock band Third Day. Throughout their nearly three-decade career, the band sold over 10 million albums, earned four Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, 24 Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Since Third Day’s farewell tour in 2018 Mac released his debut solo Christian album “New Creation” on October 15th, 2021 which landed at NO.1 on the Top Christian & Gospel album chart. River of Life, the debut single from “New Creation” became a Top 10 hit at Christian radio followed by the multi-week title track, New Creation, which spent 7 weeks at NO. 2 and 16 weeks inside the top 10. Mac is on staff at Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, GA where he lives with his wife Aimee and children. Mac's latest Christmas EP is out now. You can catch him on the K-Love Christmas tour with Danny Gokey and Natalie Grant, and on the hits deep tour with TobyMac in January!

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On today's episode, we chat with two time guest, Billy Ballenger! In 2020, Billy joined the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular lineup—performing in 31 arenas around the country. He has released six full-length recordings, along with two EPs: 2020’s Walking on Waves, 2021's Tree and the Nails, and several 2022 singles like Mercy, I Believe it, Close to You and more. His story has been featured on the 700 Club, Life Today, 100 Huntley Street, "Weathering the Storm" with Ryan Stevenson, and in Home Life Magazine among other leading media outlets. Billy is incredibly grateful for the friendships and collaboration he’s found touring with artists like Building 429, NewSong, and so many more. However, He’s not done yet! To make an impact wherever he goes, he continues to accept opportunities to expand his outreach to reflect the hope of Jesus Christ through his music and speaking. Billy's latest Christmas singles are out now, with the Greatest Gift, releasing Friday!

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On today's episode, we chat with Adam Anders! Adam Anders have sold more than 100 million albums and created the music for some of the most successful major motion pictures and television shows in history. His songs have broken music chart records and his work has earned him 3 Grammy nominations, 2 People’s Choice Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards and an ARIA Award and has established him as one of the most in demand creators and producers of music driven content in the business. Adam is a veteran governor of the LA Chapter of the Recording Academy, having served 4 years thus far. Anders was Executive Music Producer for the Warner Brothers film Rock Of Ages and served as Executive Music Producer for FOX-TV’s wildly popular television show “Glee.” Anders music can be heard on many major motion pictures, movies made for television, and television shows including, Glee, The Descendents, Disney’s High School Musical 3, The Young Victoria, Cheetah Girls 3, Evan Almighty, The Wedding Planner, Rugrats In Paris, Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2, Hannah Montana, and Starstruck, among many more. He makes his directing debut, in the Christmas movie, 'Journey to Bethlehem', in theaters now!

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On today's episode we chat with John Cooper with Skillet! John Cooper is the lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter/producer for Skillet, one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time Grammy-award nominated, 17X platinum band was inducted to Pandora’s Billionaire club after garnering 2 billion streams, took home a Billboard music Award and more. Their breakout single “Monster” remains “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time.” John and his wife Korey have toured together all of their 27 + years of marriage, along with their two children. They are passionate about sharing the truth of Christ to the world through music, the popular Cooper Stuff Podcast, two Skillet graphic novels, Cooper’s best-selling book, Awake & Alive to Truth, and a brand new book, Wimpy, Weak, and Woke, which releases on November 14th!

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On today's episode, we chat with Riley Clemmons! Riley Clemmons is a rising artist from Nashville, TN who has accumulated over half a billion global streams and 85 million YouTube video views since the beginning of her almost decade long career. After spending years refining her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 Capitol CMG debut single “Broken Prayers”, which has generated over 56 million global streams since its release. Her 2018 self-titled album debut quickly entered the Billboard Heatseekers chart, debuting at No. 13.  Riley released her long awaited third studio album, Church Pew. The 11-track album, co-produced with Jeff Pardo, marks a season a self-discovery for Riley. After experiencing depression and burn out brought on by the pressures of being in the spotlight for so long, Riley spent the better part of a year reflecting and finding what brought her true joy. The resulting body of work follows that journey and demonstrates who she is at her core. Though no stranger to the studio, Church Pew, marks the first time Riley has stepped into the role of Executive Producer. “It feels as though my entire life has been leading up to the creation of this record” shares Riley. “With that said, this album was born from the lowest and toughest point in my life thus far. During an ongoing battle with depression and anxiety and navigating what felt like a true identity crisis, I took a step back from music and creating to live life. I was able to pause long enough to rediscover what I loved and resonated with sonically and lyrically, as I began to allow myself the space to naturally evolve, change, and grow. 

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On today's episode, the Christian Music Guys are in Nashville TN. covering the 54th GMA Doves! We are in the press room covering all of the winners, presenters, and performers! You'll hear from, Tobymac, Blessing Offor, Elevation Worship, Jason Crabb, Dylan Scott, Brooke Ligertwood, Miel San Marcos, and Brandon Lake!

For a full list of winners go to: https://gospelmusic.org/news/winners-announced-for-the-54th-annual-gma-dove-awards

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