Congratulations to Brooke Fraser… she’s been honored with the title of “Best Smile in New Zealand” by Colgate. There’s a picture of her lovely teeth for you. 
This is actually my last day on the air sadly enough. “So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye…” It’s been a pleasure!
“Much unhappiness has come into the world because things left unsaid.” -Fyodor Dostoevsky
The makers of the movie Bella are working on the Bella Hero Project, which is a movement to supply every crisis pregnancy center with copies of the movie. A lot of unwed mothers have chosen life after seeing the movie, and they want each center to be able to give a copy to girls who come in for a pregnancy test. If you’d like to help them with the cause, visit the website.
Addison Road had teamed up with an organization called Mocha Club. Here’s how it works, you donate $7 a month (about the price of 2 coffees) and the money goes to help “Child Mothers” in Uganda. And right now if you join, Addison Road will send you a free T-shirt and download of their song “Hope Now.” For more info, visit mochaclub.com
Steven Curtis Chapman recently sat down with Dr. Dobson and talked about the healing process his family has been going through. That became a three part broadcast entitled “The God of All Comfort” the wrapped up today on Focus on the Family. If you missed it, you can catch all three parts on their website http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
You’ve got to see this cat! Yoda, the four eared cat is now famous thanks to an internet photo, and his owner’s phone has been ringing off the wall ever since! They’ve appeared on Good Morning America and Fox News. Ted and Valerie Rock said they found the cat while watching a Chicago Bears game in a bar. The bar’s owner kept the cat for entertainment, but the Rocks felt sorry for it and offered to adopt him.
New Releases:
Decemberadio- Satisfied
Remedy Drive- Daylight is Coming
Point of Grace- How You Live deluxe edition
Josh Wilson is our featured artist today. He’s a very talented guitar player and song writer from Texas who says his music sounds like, “My perspective on life and faith set to chords and music.” That is evidenced by the title of his album “Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup” which he says is what it’s like to describe God in a song. He was recently featured in iTunes’ Rising stars promotion, along with some of your other favorite Christian artists. Josh announced las week that he is working on a Christmas EP that will feature 2 Christmas favorites and a new Josh original. To learn more about Josh and hear more great music, visit his myspace.
This week in the 5 Minutes of Frivolity, I am playing The Afters’ song “Myspace Girl.” This is a song that has great lyrical hooks, but the best part is that they insist it’s based on a true story! Yep, their former bass player met his wife at an In-N-Out Burger in CA, and then found her on Myspace… and the rest is history! But don’t take my word for it- watch their version of the story here! Then watch the animated music video that has spread like wildfire all over the internet. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face!
This Sunday evening, there will be a free concert by Vocal Union, which is an a cappella group from Nashville. They’ve performed at Carnegie Hall and the White House! The concert will be at Newburgh Church of Christ. For more info, visit the calendar on our website.
This is an amazing story! A dog saved a newborn’s life in Argentina yesterday. The baby girl had been abandoned by her 14 year old mother, but the mama dog stepped in and kept the baby safe and warm along with her own litter of puppies. The baby was found the next morning and taken to hospital. She is reportedly in good health and just has a few bruises. You can read the full story here.
Our friends is Mission Six have been keeping busy! Earlier this month they attended the Teen Choice Awards, and more recently they have done interviews with both Tiger Beat and Bop magazines. Their new album is available now. Keep up to date with the guys via their website.
Steven Curtis Chapman will be featured on Focus on the Family August 25-27 in a three part series entitled “The God of All Comfort.” Today, Focus is airing an older discussion about adoption. Earlier this week, Steven and Mary Beth took Shaoey and Stevey Joy to a Jonas Brothers concert where they got to go on stage and hang with the boys and Taylor Swift. Keep up to date with the latest news from the family by visiting the blogs of Grace (their personal assistant– also where I found the above pictures) and Jim, Steven’s manager.
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” -Walt Disney
A woman in Ohio recently had her stolen wallet returned to her… after 44 years! It was found in a bathroom stall at a high school during its demolition. Kareen Reese says she remembers being annoyed when it was taken from her purse. The worker who found the wallet also found one from 2007. He says a hole in the wall made it a convenient place for dumping them. In Kareen’s red cowhide wallet? Her driver’s permit, (she had to start the process all over again!) tickets to a school play, photographs, an excuse note for gym class and half a stick of gum.
Tons of new albums out today! To name a few:
Brandon Heath- What if We
Brooke Barrettsnith- Brooke
Casting Crowns- The Alter and the Door Live CD/DVD set
Jimmy Needham- Not Without Love
This Beautiful Republic- Perceptions
Charlie Hall- The Bright Sadness
Mandisa is our featured artist today. You probably know a lot about her already, and remember her stellar performances from American Idol a few years back. She’s passionate about helping young women overcome self-image issues and embrace “True Beauty” as her debut album declares. I read her book Idol Eyes a couple years ago and it was a really interesting look into her life. Mandisa is due to release a Christmas album on September 30, and her second album “Freedom” in May. Check out her website for more.
Krystal Meyers always seems to get a lot of TV time with her singles, and her latest “Make Some Noise” is no exception. It has already been used by NBC for Olympics commercials and promos for their Fall line up. Check out the video here. Also on the official soundtrack of the 2008 Olympics is Fireflight’s “Unbreakable.” The song has been used additionally in promos for NBC’s Bionic Woman. Be sure and watch the music video for that too!