Update On Lisa Kimmey Winans

Our girl Lisa Kimmey was the backstage host at the 40th Annual Dove Awards and trust my girl....She killed it! I need to get the video and put here. She did it alongside Rebecca Saint James. They interviewed Tobymac and Mary Mary.

Lisa is also starring in a theater production called Still Life With Iris. Our girl is taking the role of Iris. The story is set in Nocturno, "Still Life With Iris" chronicles a young girl's quest to regain her memory and with it her home. With the help of the incredible people she meets along the way, Iris' crusade recovers more than her past. She succeeds in finding herself: the power of faith and the courage of persistence. These traits will lead her home. Nashville Children Theater hosts a Spring Festival on May 2 to help kick-off the new production's three-week run. The free outdoors event for families features contributions from various local organizations, including The Frist Center, Wishing Chair Productions, Howard Pink and his Musical Garden Hoses and Nashville Symphony.

Visit http://www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/ for more information.
Mondays-Sundays. Starts: April 28. Continues through May 17, 2009.

Music Video: Mary Mary- God In Me

OK. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this video but who am I to judge? Watch the video and let me know what you think though. In the meanwhile, the recommended song for this week is from Hillsong and it is called "Mighty To Save" Enjoy the video and I am waiting for your comment.

THE 2009 DOVE AWARDS WINNERS

Hey guys. Trust me to always update you with the right things. I have the list of the winners if this year 2009 Dove Awards and let us see if the people I wanted to win...won.

1. Artist of the Year: Steven Curtis Chapman (Well, I am happy he got it. Can’t believe Chris or Casting Crowns did not bag the award...and I voted)

2. New Artist of the Year: Tenth Avenue North (Another prediction that went wrong. I voted for FRANCESCA!)

3. Song of the Year: "Give Me Your Eyes" Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram (Another wrong prediction. What happened to Mighty to Save?)

4. Male Vocalist of the Year: Brandon Heath (Another wrong prediction. I guess Brandon deserves it more than Jeremy or Chris)

5. Female Vocalist of the Year: Natalie Grant (My first right prediction. Hallelujah!)

6. Group of the Year: Casting Crowns (Another correct prediction. Go Mark and Melanie!)

7. Producer of the Year: Bernie Herms (Wrong again. Wait what happened to Jason?)

8. Rock Recorded Song of the Year: "Lost" by Red (Wrong prediction again... What happened
to Stellar Kart or Fireflight?)

9. Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: "Washed By The Water" by NeedToBreathe (Wrong again. Sorry Group 1 Crew. I wanted you guys 2)

10. Urban Recorded Song of the Year: "Get Up" by MaryMary (Thank God. I got this one right. Go Erica! Go Tina!)

11. Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: "Do Yo Thang" by KJ-52 (Another correct prediction. Thank God! I won’t have minded Joyful Noise or Beautiful Morning)

12. Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath
(Another wrong prediction. This Give Me Your Eyes song sef. I must hear it oh! I can’t believe Cinderella or I Will Not Be Moved didn’t win)

13. Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: "A New Hallelujah" by Michael W. Smith (I got this one right 2. Yippee!)

14. Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "Reason Enough" by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (No clue what this is)

15. Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: "They're Holding Up The Ladder" by Jeff & Sheri Easter (Same as above)

16. Country Recorded Song of the Year: "I Wish" by Point of Grace (I got this one 2. The video to this song is amazing and Cindy Morgan wrote it again. I am really feeling Cindy)

17. Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year: Ordinary Dreamers, Group 1 Crew (Another correct prediction. Go Group 1 Crew!)

18. Rock Album of the Year: Satisfied, DecembeRadio (Missed this one. I wanted Kutless or SKILLET!)

19. Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year: Never Going Back to Okay, The Afters (Why are my rock music predictions going wrong. Stellar Kart or Fireflight did not make it)

20. Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Revelation, Third Day (At least I got this one from Third Day. Thank God)

21. Inspirational Album of the Year: Great God Who Saves, Laura Story (Missed this one. Sorry Women of Faith)

22. Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Lovin' Life, Gaither Vocal Band (I got this one to)

23. Bluegrass Album of the Year: We Are Family, Jeff & Sheri Easter (Honestly? Seriously?)

24. Country Album of the Year: Around the Bend, Randy Travis (What happened to Bart Millard. Got this one wrong too)

25. Urban Album of the Year: The Fight of My Life, Kirk Franklin (I got it! I got it! I really really got it!)

26. Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: Down in New Orleans, The Blind Boys of Alabama (I didn’t have anyone in mind for this category but I am happy they won)

27. Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Change the World, Martha Munizzi (Missed this one. At least its Martha Munizzi)

28. Instrumental Album of the Year: Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Various (I didn’t pick anyone here)

29. Children's Music Album of the Year: Absolute Modern Worship for Kids 4, Various (I was wrong here. I wanted Hillsong Kids. They are amazing)

30. Spanish Language Album of the Year: 7th Day Slumber, Rescantame (No one here)

31. Special Event Album of the Year: Passion: God of This City, Various (I got this one)

32. Christmas Album of the Year: Peace on Earth by Casting Crowns (I got this one 2. Love this album)

33. Praise & Worship Album of the Year: Hello Love by Chris Tomlin (I got this one. It Go Chris!)

34. International Award: Aline Barros, Integrity Music Latin artist (Did not know about this)

35. Musical of the Year: God Bless the USA by Sue C. Smith, Brentwood/Benson (I did not predict this)

36. Youth/Children's Musical of the Year: An Island Christmas by Wayne Haun, Shelby Haun, Joel Lindsey, Lillenas Publishing (Same as above)

37. Choral Collection of the Year: I'll Say Yes by Carol Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle Music (Same here)

38. Recorded Music Packaging of the Year: Revelation (Third Day) by Tim Parker, Becka Blackburn, David McLister, R.W. Sims, Essential Records (Same here)

39. Short Form Music Video of the Year: Slow Fade, Casting Crowns, Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures (Got this one)

40. Long Form Music Video of the Year: "Alive & Transported," tobyMac, Eric Welch, Tameron Hedge (I got this one 2... Go toby!)

So, as you can see there were 40 categories. I decided to predict the winners in 29 categories. OK. Maybe I hoped that in 29 categories at least maybe 2 people that I know and like will win in every of those categories. Anyways, out of 29 categories I got 15 right. That’s something aint it?

I am happy for everyone who won though. I am always excited that when the Dove Awards are around. Congratulations to Brandon Heath, MaryMary, Casting Crown, Chris Tomlin, Group 1 Crew, Point of Grace, Kirk Franklin and everyone else. Keep repping God’s kingdom.

Trotcha!

The struggle for Sacred Delight

I am scared and afraid. I need sacred delight.
I am not sure of my future. I need sacred delight.
I think I might mess up the plans that God has for me. I need sacred delight.
I feel that I might let my family and friends down. I need sacred delight.
I do all the wrong things. I need sacred delight.
I fear that I might be a hypocrite. I so need sacred delight.

I don't wanna fail, I wanna succeed
I want to be ALL that God wants me to be
I am scared...honestly... I am
I have made MANY mistakes
I do the wrong things over and over again
When will this cycle end?

Psa 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Really... I should? Will it ease this pain... emptiness... I am scared

2Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Really? Thank you Lord. So how do I get sacred delight. The boundless joy that comes from you only.

1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

I am sorry Lord. Sorry for the lies, the sins...all the wrongs... I am sorry.
My spirit is desperate for your touch.
Come and saturate my soul and grant me Sacred Delight

This piece is inspired by the book 'The Applause of Heaven' by Max Lucado. Remember

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith...

and know that Jesus can keep you from falling...

Jud 1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy

Trotcha!

Message In The Music- Identity by Lecrae

There are times in our lives that we get consumed by this world. We focus on material things and we try to get the approval. This song blessed me and it taught me that no matter what anybody says or feels. My identity is found in Jesus Christ and that is all that matters. I urge you to meditate on the lyrics to the song and you will be richly blessed.

\The song is on the 'Rebel' album by Lecrae
Lyrics to Identity :
(feat. Da' T.R.U.T.H. & J.R.)

Hair, check!
Shoes, check!
A brand new fit, lookin' cool, check!
I'm lookin' in the mirror like oooh, yes!
A cover for an insecure dude, check!

But she won't feel me and they won't like me
If I ain't in them J's and them brand new nikes
Let's think deep from aside the sikey
When it's all said and done even I don't like me

He live in the gym and his hair stay faded
Late model cars so they think he made it
He's Christian, gave his life
But he still ain't satisfied, and is saved in Christ
Still finds his identity in looks and cars
If he only knew that he ain't have to look so hard
If he looked in God
It may seem odd
But he be so satisfied, it'll leave you in awe

[Chorus:]
I'm not the shoes I wear
I'm not the clothes I buy
I'm not the house I live in
I'm not the car I drive, no
I'm not the job I work
You can't define my word
We're livin' on God's reverse
Identity in found in Christ, found in Christ

Hey, how do I gain success
What do I say I'm blessed
Is it the car that I drive
Or the place that I rest
Or the way that I dress, now, now
Is it the cars in the driveway
The stage and the set
Or my face in the press
It's the applause that dies
Or the praise that's stressed
Then my face is depressed, now
It's cause my value in the work
I produce in the booth it's
[ Identity Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]

On Kiss And Tell...

I know most of you might be wondering what's up with the whole Kiss And Tell craze... Well, what can I say. One thing i know is that Kiss And Tell was an inspiration from the Holy Spirit. I know that one for sure. It came to me 'cause I realized that no matter how holy and sanctified we are, we Christians have battles we fight everyday. We struggle with everyday issues like love, lust, sex, academics, finances and the greatest struggle of all... trusting a God that we cannot see, feel and touch. That is the truth. Bolu and Bola represent young people to an extent and seeing them go through everyday life issues and coming out of different trials is the aim of the blog. Don't let the stories be just a form of entertainment but a way by which you will find hope and strength to move on in this thing called life.

There is a new installment. Check it out. http://kissandtellstories.blogspot.com/2009/04/kiss-and-tell-005.html

Trotcha!

Dove Award Performers Announced for Live Show on April 23

Gospel Music Channel to Telecast Dove Awards Live Nationwide 8 – 10 p.m. ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 9, 2009 – Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant, Mary Mary, MercyMe, Third Day, Chris Tomlin and other performers to be announced in a special Dottie Rambo tribute segment are the first performers announced for the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards telecast, according to the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and Gospel Music Channel (GMC).

The Dove Awards (www.DoveAwards.com), Christian and gospel music’s biggest night of the year will take place live on Thursday, April 23, 2009 in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry House and will be broadcast live nationwide on the awards’ exclusive television home, the Gospel Music Channel television network from 8 – 10 p.m. (ET).

The performers confirmed for the show are also nominees for Dove Awards:

Francesca Battistelli

Steven Curtis Chapman

Natalie Grant with special guest Group 1 Crew

Brandon Heath

Mary Mary

MercyMe

Jonathan Nelson

Remedy Drive

Chris Sligh

Tenth Avenue North

Third Day

Chris Tomlin

Dottie Rambo Tribute with surprise guests

Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon. Tickets for the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards are currently available at TicketMaster.com. The American Bible Society (www.AmericanBible.org) is the official charity for the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

While the awards are the purpose of the show, music performances will definitely share center stage at the Dove Awards, showcasing some of gospel music’s hottest and most diverse artists. In addition to the exclusive live broadcast, Gospel Music Channel will present back-to-back encore broadcasts that night and additional re-airings following. Gospel Music Channel’s rapid growth has made it the fastest growing network in television for the past two years and GMC is now available in 45 million homes in all major markets on the major cable systems as well as on DIRECTV on Channel 338.

Dove Awards will be handed out in 43 categories. For the first time, fans have become stakeholders in the Dove Awards with an opportunity to vote for the winner of two of the night’s biggest awards – Artist of the Year along with New Artist of the Year. Fan voting is open at the Gospel Music Channel website (www.gospelmusicchannel.com) and at www.doveawards.com. The cumulative fan vote, which will continue through the live Dove Awards broadcast, will account for one-third of the total vote in those two categories.

Music Video: Tobymac ft Kirk Franklin& Mandisa- Lose My Soul

I love Tobymac and I personally feel that he rocks. U saw this video and I was impressed although it was not what I had in mind when I was jamming the song last year but it is OK. This is video to the amazing song and I hope you are blessed as you watch. Also, there is a new installment to the kiss and tell series so just visit this web page to view it: http://kissandtellstories.blogspot.com/2009/04/kiss-and-tell-004.html

Enjoy!

The Talkaholic Video Series 002: To Kiss Or Not to Kiss

I love visiting boundless.org. Everytime I visit the site I am always inspired. Today's episode of the show is inspired by Scott Croft's article on Boundless. To read the article copy and paste this link on your browser. http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0001429.cfm

Enjoy this epsiode as it features music from Out of Eden and I am also joined with my lovely co-presenters; Bunmi and Glory. Dont forget to drop your comments... Trotcha!

NOTE: Please use earphones... thank you! and dont forget to visit the Kiss And Tell blog at http://kissandtellstories.blogspot.com

The Things We Do In The Name of God(or god)

Been doing a whole lot of thinking and studying and I am trying to comprehend the things that happen now in our society. I look at he WWJD? question and I am wondering if that is the situation with modern day Christians.

It's funny the things people do in God's name. People suffer, are maltreated.. people are even killed 'in the name of God'. CNN's Senior International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour had to do a documentary on the situation. I feel it is appalling to do harm to people in the name of God. I will speak from Christianity because I am a Christian and I don't think the God I serve will want me to cause pain on people.

I have seen thing happen to people by some religious leaders in the church. Most people forget to answer the WWJD question every time and just use the 'God' license to do whatever. Going through scriptures, we can clearly see that God is a God of mercy, slow to anger and is of great mercy. I see a God who loves the world so much that he sen his son to die for all the atrocities that the world will commit. I see a God who wants to have good fellowship with his children. Yes, he calls forth obedience and he wants every one to be loyal to him and obey every single command but the reward of doing this maketh rich and added NO SORROW with it.

So what are we talking about here? Before we do anything let us ask the WWJD? question. This way, we are doing all things to God's glory and doing the RIGHT things in the name of the One True God.

Till my next post...

I remain The Talkaholic.

Trotcha!

Update

Hey Guys,
Sorry for my inconsistency. School work is so demanding and there is Kiss And Tell which I got out of inspiration. Anyways, I am working on lots of stuff for The Talkaholic so watch out.

Trotcha!

http://kissandtellstories.blogspot.com

Kiss And Tell

Hey! I started a new blog and it's call Kiss and Tell... you will love it!

KISS AND TELL

The candid stories of twins, Bolu and Bola.

Have you met Bolu and Bola Abayomi-Coker? They are extremely different twins and when I mean different, I mean words and opposite different. Some people find it hard to believe they come from the same house.

Bolu: Age-20. Student, Nigeria International University, Abuja. The Guy. Single. Poet. Nerd. Bookworm. Rather stay indoors and read than party. First Class student. The ‘good’ kid. Parent’s greatest joy/asset. Single. Searching for another kind of love. Behind in the fashion/cool department. About to graduate from the University. Rock & Rap music only. Plays all the instruments and is a best friend to his sister.

Bola: Age-20. Student, Nigeria International University, Abuja. The Chic. The relationship one. Hip. Trendsetter. Loves to hangout and party with her girlfriends. Average student. A successful fashion designer. Has her very own car. All genres of music apply. Plays the guitar and is a best friend to her brother... and Boma.

Read their candid adventures through life. Hear their stories about life, love, dating, sex and a God they cannot see. The only thing they have in common apart from their DNA is the fact that they always KISS AND TELL!!!

Remember, there are TWIN sides to a story...

Go to the blog to read more

http://kissandtellstories.blogspot.com/