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Christians
Represent on American Idol
“I
want non-believers to know that God loves them, Jesus died for them,
and that God has a plan for their life. I want them to see and hear
that being a Christian and singing about it isn't weird!”
Winner Jordin Sparks
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American Idol
Final 4
LaKisha Jones
honed voice at church
"I just
believe in being real, being who you are and staying strong in your
beliefs."
Contestant LaKisha Jones
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American Idol
Top 6
Phil Stacey
is a music minister
and pastor's son
"We certainly hope he
does well," Rev. Stacey said. "Someone was congratulating me for
having a son in American Idol and I told them we had no interest in
raising an American Idol. Our hope was to help him to be someone who
loved the Lord, is a faithful husband and a good father. This
(appearance on AI) is a door of opportunity where he may glorify God
with his life and his gifts. We certainly would request prayer for
him and his family. This is an exhausting ordeal. The hope is that
someone might be pointed
to Jesus by this effort."
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American Idol 2007 Jordin Sparks
Congratulations
to Jordin
The Finale was not quite as
impressive as last season,
but there were several
moments.
Melinda Doolittle performed together with BeBe &
CeCe Winans. She used to
be their backup singer.
The top 6 male singers performed an acapella song,
arrangement by Take6.
Four of the previous five American Idol winners perfomed,
then did a salute to the
Beatles' Sgt.
Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club
Band album.
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard and
Taylor Hicks were
together for the first time.
All that was missing was
Fantasia, who is performing
in "The Color Purple"
on Broadway.
We have enjoyed following outspoken Christians
who were on the show.
Chris Sligh made it to #10 and will be on the tour
this summer. Stephanie
Edwards from Savannah
was next at #9.
Phil Stacey left at #6 and Lakisha Jones got to the
Final Four.
And three of the Final Four were open about their
faith...Melinda Doolitle,
Jordin Sparks and LaKisha
Jones, all pictured below.
We have stories of each elsewhere on this page.
By the way, Idol Gives Back, which has raised over $70 million and
counting to help the hungry
and downtrodden in Africa
and throughout the United
States, is working with Phil
Bray,
whose Safehouse Outreach,
has helped thousands if
needy inner city Atlantans
over the last two decades. .
I talked to Phil and he sent us these links for more
information on the tie-in...
Click Here for AJC Story
Click Here for Fox5 Atlanta Story
Click Here for
link to Safehouse's
website
Idol Worship?
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from Christianity Today
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Be a part of
American Idol Gives Back.
Make A Donation to help
hungry kids in the
U.S. and Africa
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American Idol
Final 3 Contestant,
Melinda Doolittle
Spent Time at
Rhema Bible Church in Tulsa &
Graduated from Nashville's
Belmont University
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American Idol
Top 10 Contestant,
Chris Sligh
"Christ’s grace is so much better than my
feeble attempts to explain it. His grace
does separate it from his
memory;
He doesn’t remember my faults."
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For More on Chris'
theological blog & Christian band
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Always There -
She was my grandma, now she's my angel
by
Kellie Pickler
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American Idol/
Dreamgirl
Jennifer Hudson
Sings Her Faith's Praises
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"True
Beauty"
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American Idol Season 5 finalist
Mandisa Hundley’s new single is titled Only The World.
Mandisa’s debut album, True Beauty, follows on July 31. Fans
will remember Mandisa for her off-the-hook performances of I’m
Every Woman by Chaka Khan, Never by Heart, and
I Don’t Hurt Anymore by Dinah Washington. The Season 5
finalist competed alongside eventual winner Taylor Hicks, and
other finalists Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Kellie Pickler,
Chris Daughtry, and Paris Bennett. Mandisa’s Only The
World debut single has already been serviced to contemporary
Christian radio. Producers who worked on Mandisa’s debut album
include CCM hitmaker Brown Bannister, most popular known for
his work with Avalon and Steven Curtis Chapman;
Christopher Stevens, most renowned for his TobyMac
production; and Shaun Shankel, collaborator of Amy Grant.
Mandisa performed at the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards April 25 with
Kirk Franklin and TobyMac on Lose Your Soul.
She is scheduled to perform at several major summer Christian music
festivals.
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The winner of American Idol
Season Two...fresh from AI
and into the studio.
Ruben Studdard offers his
debut release, I Need an
Angel, packed with modern
R&B flavored gospel songs and
hymns of faith. Includes "We
Have Not Forgotten,"
(Featuring Fred Hammond),
"Restoration," "I Surrender
All," and more. Audio clips
available to listen to before
you purchase - just click on the
link next to the track title or
click on the track name to play
the clip.
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American Idol alum and true believer George Huff
offers his full length debut, Miracles. Featuring his award
winning voice over a Gospel flavored R&B soundtrack, this eleven
track release includes "Feels Like Heaven", and the current
hit, "A Brighter Day", "Bounce", and more. Audio clips
available to listen to before you purchase.
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"Jesus
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Includes printed lyrics, to
Jesus Take The Wheel, which
is a hit not only on pop charts,
but Christian and Country charts
as well. A vocal demonstration,
and accompaniment in high (Db),
medium (A), and low (F) keys,
with and without background
vocals. It won all kinds of
awards including a Grammy for
Best New Artist and Best
Country Song.
As performed by 2005
American Idol winner,
Carrie Underwood.
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