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countrymusicfamily.com | Amanda Tubbs
American Idol Celebrates Easter With “Songs of Faith” SpecialGospel music took center stage tonight on American Idol. Now in its 23rd season, the hit singing competition show aired a 3-hour “Songs of Faith” special in honor of Easter. In addition to learning the result of the audience votes, the competitors performed worship and gospel songs of their choice.
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countrymusicfamily.com | Amanda Tubbs
American Idol Celebrates Easter With A Gospel Music SpecialOn Easter Sunday, April 20th, gospel music took center stage on American Idol. The hit singing competition show aired a 3-hour “Songs of Faith” special in honor of the holiday. Each of the Top 20 contestants performed worship and gospel songs of their choice, a change of pace for many away from their typical genre.
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countryrebel.com | Amanda Tubbs
Sharing This Article Remembering one of the finest vocalists in country music history, Randy Travis delivered a haunting performance of “Amazing Grace” at George Jones’ funeral in May 2013. A hole was left in the country music community when George Jones passed away on April 26, 2013, at the age of 81. Jones, known affectionately as “the Possum,” made an immeasurable mark on the industry, and his music will live on for generations.
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countryrebel.com | Amanda Tubbs
Sharing This Article Gospel music trio, The Isaacs, left Reba McEntire in tears with a powerful performance of “It Is Well With My Soul.”The three siblings joined Reba on stage during her debut headlining show at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, in February 2017. Together, they wowed the audience with a medley of “In the Garden” and “Wonderful Peace,” which they had just recorded for the album Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope.
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countryrebel.com | Amanda Tubbs
Sharing This Article Tennessee native Josh Sullivan was leading a prayer meeting at a church in Motherwell, Eastern Cape, South Africa, when “at least four men” entered the building and abducted him at gunpoint. The 45-year-old pastor’s wife, Meagan, and six children were present and witnessed the terrifying encounter. The Sullivans moved to South Africa in 2018 to help plant churches and share the gospel.
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countrymusicfamily.com | Amanda Tubbs
Kane Brown And Lauren AlainaMusicians Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown share more than just a talent for country music. They both grew up in Georgia and met during choir class at Lakeview Middle School. Fast forward nearly two decades, and they have both found success following their music career dreams. Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina’s popular duet “What Ifs” was released in 2017 and quickly found the favor of fans.
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countrymusicfamily.com | Amanda Tubbs
Carrie Underwood And Ben Fuller Take Us To Church With Their Latest ReleaseCountry superstar Carrie Underwood has teamed up with gospel singer Ben Fuller to release an inspiring new song, “If It Was Up To Me.”The song offers a poignant reminder that, by taking control of our own lives, we can easily miss the plans that God has for us.
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countryrebel.com | Amanda Tubbs
Sharing This Article Multiple fatalities have been reported after a helicopter crashed near the Jersey City side of the Hudson River around 3:30 pm on Thursday, April 10th. According to officials, the aircraft had two adult and three child passengers, as well as one pilot on board. According to the New York City mayor’s office, the helicopter took off from Lower Manhattan and was carrying tourists from Spain on what was likely a sightseeing excursion.
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classiccountrymusic.com | Amanda Tubbs
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Elvis Presley‘s famous Graceland home? For a cool $3.85 million, that dream could be a reality. Nearly-Identical Replica Of Graceland Hits The MarketGraceland, Elvis Presley’s former home-turned-museum, is a favorite destination for thousands of music fans every year. And apparently, the Memphis property is not the only of its kind.
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countrymusicfamily.com | Amanda Tubbs
Jake Hoot Reaches A Milestone In His Health JourneyCountry music singer and champion of season 17 of The Voice, Jake Hoot, shares the lifestyle changes that have him feeling “different” but undeniably better. The 36-year-old admitted reaching a “rough spot” towards the end of last year. He wrote:“I didn’t like the way I felt or looked. I’d tried so many different diets and trends—some worked for a while, but the weight would always creep back once I slipped off track.
