Christian Artist Association Welcomes Member Artist Jeff Johnson

The Christian Artist Association welcomes recording artist Jeff Johnson and his band members, Jacob Schrodt (Drummer), Jimmy Green (Bass) , Hai Phung (Guitars), Wes Martin (Guitars) and Steve Miller, to the membership. Their album "Glorious Day" is one of the best albums on the street, especially for youth groups, but music that all ages will find favor with. We're excited about the addition of Jeff and his bandmates and look forward to the energy they will bring to this organization.

Check out his music samples at http://www.myspace.com/jeffjohnsonmusic and http://www.christianartistassociation.com where you can also find music and videos of Jeff and his band.

Christian Artist Association Appoints Dennis Craft To The Board Of Directors

The Christian Artist Association has appointed Dennis Craft to a position on the Board of Directors as Vice President of Evangelistic Outreach and Church Publicity. Dennis will strengthen the association's position with churches around the world by making them aware of our core purpose and enhancing the ministries of each artist to the church. He is currently working on a new book about the Christian Artist Association and Odyssey Nashville that will be the centerpiece of understanding the journey of the Christian music artist in the changing environment of today's Christian music. Blue Collar Ministries will also be a key business member of the association. Dennis has earned BA in Philosophy (UNC-Chapel Hill, 1982), a Masters of Divinity degree (Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest, NC, 1986), and a Juris Doctorate (Ohio Northern School of Law, Ada, Ohio, 1996). Dennis has been a pastor for fifteen years and is now an evangelist and founder of Blue Collar Ministries, Inc., Glendale, AZ. He is the author of four books, including _Blue Collar Gospel _(Evergreen Press, 2006) and _Slipping Back Into the Jungle_ (BCM Publications, 2007)

Christian Artist Association Welcomes New Artist Member Joshua Smith

The Christian Artist Association announces the addition of new artist member Joshua Smith. Joshua's music is a Christian rock style with worship lyrics. His new single, "Raise", is a song that is sure to catch the attention of the Christian music audience. For more information, go to our website at http://www.christianartistassociation.com/ where you can hear music samples and learn more about Joshua and his music ministry.

Christian Artist Association Welcomes George Ann Skelton

The Christian Artist Association welcomes new member artist George Ann Skelton. Her new praise and worship album "Always There" is her latest release. She will also be working with the association to initiate a program that focuses on east coast churches. The purpose is to introduce and promote musical variety from different cultures as a way to enhance outreach programs for churches that want to expand beyond an inclusive congregation. The association will develop a music and drama set for Sunday morning services that include association artists with styles that include contemporary, southern rock, gospel, praise and worship, southern gospel and contemporary country. The theme will be to challenge the audience on their listening styles by demonstrating that artists with a true cause of ministry, lyrics consistent with biblical teaching, integrity, and a performance free of controversial selfish ambition, actually can redefine the listeners preference when considering Christian music sub genres. It will also serve to support churches who are looking outside of a complacent outreach and appeal to a more diverse audience without losing the biblical base that defines the proper message being sent through the medium of music and artistry. Asking audiences to evaluate how and why they have reduced their musical vision to one genre and maybe even one or two artists will be a giant step in advancing Christian music. We believe that if the message is consistent and the song is great, that these songs are often overlooked because instead of listening to the song we often refuse to listen because it is categorized outside of our comfort zone. At one point I was reduced to listening to one or two artists until the association taught me that knowing the artist and developing a liking to the song opens up a whole new selection of likable music. In any Christian music sub genre, there can be offensive music. But if we learn to focus on the message and know how to identify horrible theology and selfish showmanship, then we can identify new music in a variety of styles with a common message that we will learn to love. But if we don't listen we will never discover the awesome talent and the personal expansion that takes place when we are open minded. Stay posted and watch for the exciting expansion taking place with George Ann's music and this new program in the coming months. Also, watch for George Ann on the 700 Club television program in Nashville this coming May.

Christian Artist Association Welcomes Gregory Paul Valdez

The Christian Artist Association welcomes new member Gregory Paul Valdez of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Valdez has just released his latest CD "Surrender". Greg is an accomplished guitar player and vocalist with a contemporary rock and worship style that highlights his ability to perform in the studio on the original tracks. For more information go to the website at http://www.christianartistassociation.com/