Movies & Music

New Movie | Unsung Hero

I’ve been a big big fan of for KING + COUNTRY, the Christian pop duo made up of brothers, Luke and Joel Smallbone, for a long long while.

They had my attention and admiration even before their huge hit “God Only Knows”, and even before I knew they were the brothers of Rebecca St. James, whose music I also adore! So of course I was excited to hear of the movie, Unsung Hero, (the title comes from a for KING + COUNTRY song of the same name), in theaters April 26th.

Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows the father, David Smallbone, as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses.

With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (portrayed by his son, for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives.

Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James. 

One of the perks of my position is often getting to see sneak-peaks at as-of-yet unreleased movies, and this one did not disappoint! The Smallbone family is one-of-a-kind! Their faith, fortitude, and fierce love for one another is evident. Their talent undeniable. It’s a moving, inspirational film that you’ll want to take the whole family to when it hits theaters later this month!

The accompanying Unsung Hero: Inspired By soundtrack is also phenomenal! The 11-track collection showcases original music and reimagined versions of iconic Christian pop hits, and includes a wealth of A-list collaborators such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, Lee Brice, Hillary Scott, andmore. It is also available on April 26.

Pre-Order Here:
Unsung Hero: Inspired By

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and no one showcases the faith it sometimes takes to begin anew, than the Smallbone family in Unsung Hero. I hope you get an opportunity to see it, be blessed by its message, and entertained by one amazing family (and the fabulous performances by those portraying them!)



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New Movie | Someone Like Yo

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Oh happy day! Another incredible movie recommendation coming your way...

SOMEONE LIKE YOU, opens in theaters nationwide on April 2, 2024. Based on the popular novel of the same name by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, it is an achingly beautiful redemptive love story. 

After the tragic loss of his best friend, London Quinn, grieving young architect, Dawson Gage, launches an impossible search for her secret twin sister, twins separated as embryos.  

With one set of parents grieving the loss of a daughter, and the other set grieving the truth they never told, only Dawson can show Andi everything she missed about her twin sister.

Now only Dawson can help Andi make her way back home, even though he has fallen desperately in love with her.

For tickets & information go to FathomEvents.Com

Spring is a time for new beginnings; a shared container of popcorn, a hand to hold, and Someone Like You sounds like a perfect way to celebrate the season!

Author Karen Kingsbury was inspired to begin the One Chance Foundation by the memory of her father, Ted C. Kingsbury who said, "Life is not a dress rehearsal. We have one chance to love, one chance to truly live!"

The One Chance Foundation exists to supply grants to families seeking to adopt.

The Kingsbury family is passionate about seeing orphans from all over the world brought home to their forever family.

 


Now, readers can join Karen in the belief that all of us have one chance to make a difference in the lives of orphans.  God wants us to care for orphans. James 1:27 tells us this. The One Chance Foundation was created with that truth in mind.

You can learn all about the good works of One Chance Foundation,
the many ways one can donate, and to read Karen's personal story HERE.

 

Extraordinary New Movie | "Ordinary Angels"

Tickets are on sale NOW for “Ordinary Angels”, starring Hilary Swank & Alan Ritchson.


I got a sneak peek at this film and was overwhelmed with emotion. I can’t imagine the weight of the father’s sorrow after losing his wife, compounded by the worry over his daughter’s failing health, and feeling like whatever he did, it just wasn’t enough… But that’s not where the story ends.

Inspired by true events, Ordinary Angels is set in 1994 Louisville, Kentucky where a struggling hairdresser, Sharon (played by Hilary Swank), finds a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a recently widowed father, Ed (played by Alan Ritchson of Reacher ), working hard to care for his two daughters.

With his youngest critically ill and waiting for a liver transplant, the fierce woman single-handedly rallies an entire community to help his cause.

What happened in Ordinary Angels could happen in any town, and it does, because angels are all around us. In the most ordinary of people, extra ordinary courage, creativity, and care can be found.

Find your purpose. Make a difference.

Tickets for “Ordinary Angels” are on sale now!

tickets.ordinaryangels.movie 

As luck would have it, I got to interview Alan Ritchson, who plays Ed Schmitt in the film! You probably know him from his Prime series, Reacher, but you won’t confuse the two characters in this movie.

He portrays a bereaved husband, and father sick with worry, brilliantly. The LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah podcast episode with Alan will drop on February13, make sure you give it a listen!


The Chosen: Season 4, In Theaters NOW

Clashing kingdoms. Rival rulers. The enemies of Jesus close in while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone.

Threatened by the reality of Jesus’ growing influence, religious leaders do the unthinkable—ally with their Roman oppressors.

As the seeds of betrayal are planted and opposition to Jesus’ message turns violent, He’s left with no alternative but demand his followers RISE UP.

Tickets are now on sale for
Season 4 of The Chosen's theatrical release,

Exclusively in Theaters Starting February 1, 2024 

www.TheChosenRiseUp.com 

The theatrical rollout of Season 4 will begin with a two-week run of Episodes 1-3 on February 1, 2024, followed by Episodes 4-6 in theaters beginning February 15, and Episodes 7-8 beginning February 29 via Fathom Events in the U.S. and Canada.

After the full-season run in theaters concludes, The Chosen will announce the debut across streaming and linear TV platforms, as well as The Chosen TV and mobile apps.  

“Last year we dipped our toes in the water by releasing a few episodes in theaters. The response was so strong, and Season Four is so big, that we knew we and Fathom had to give viewers the theatrical experience for all eight episodes,” said The Chosen’s creator and director, Dallas Jenkins.


The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), seen through the eyes of those who knew him. It is an independent production written, directed, and produced by Dallas Jenkins and is distributed globally by Lionsgate. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. Season 4 premieres in theaters February 1, 2024. 

I’ve been a HUGE fan of The Chosen from the beginning, and have had the chance to visit with the creator, Dallas Jenkins, on a few different occasions. I even got to visit the filming set and meet with several of the actors! (Fan girl!) I’m really looking forward to this big screen run of Season 4 and I know you are too!




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My 12 Stockings of Christmas 20

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time for my 12 Stockings of Christmas!!!

Once again I’ve gathered together some of my favorite products that I’ll gift away to 12 lucky winners!

Be listening to my radio program each and every night between November 22nd and December 22nd, when I’ll share the KEYWORDS needed to enter.

Text the keyword to 48484
or enter it at the ENTRY page.

(Hint: If you miss the keyword, you can always use the word STOCKING.)
You can enter once a day.

I’m so grateful to my generous sponsors for providing these wonderful products. When I fall in love with something I can’t wait to pass it along to my listeners!

Here’s a run-down of everything in the prize bundle this year. Good luck my friends and tell all your family and friends about it too!!




“The Greatest Christmas Hits”
Pentatonix

Let’s start things off on a high note with Pentatonix and an autographed copy of their newest holiday CD, “The Greatest Christmas Hits”!

Gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday season, Pentatonix has unveiled a new greatest hits album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits”! The album features 23 of the band's top holiday songs and eight brand new, never-before-heard tracks - including the new holiday original, “Please Santa Please”!

One of the most innovative, inventive, and inimitable vocal groups of all time, my friends that make up Pentatonix are thrilled to be performing their 2023 North American Christmas tour right now, Pentatonix, The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year. You’ll want to get tickets if they’re anywhere near your city - or plan a trip and meet them somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit!

In the meantime, order “The Greatest Christmas Hits” for friends and family, so they have a copy in their stockings too!

Get it here: “The Greatest Christmas Hits”

Italian Marble Artistry Collection
Laura Geller

My besties from Laura Geller are contributing an ahhhhmazing cosmetics kit, called the Italian Marble Artistry Collection. It’ll be the second prize I drop into the bundle this year.

This sumptuous, all-in-one set includes the fan-favorite (and Delilah-favorite!) Italian Marble Lipstick for a creamy lip color that blends swirls of pigments for a unique, multidimensional finish, a coordinating Italian Marble Blush Stick to add a romantic flush. (It’s enriched with vitamin E to help soften your skin.) It also includes the show-stopping Italian Marble Baked Eyeshadow Palette, with a silky, blendable texture in five baked marbleized shades. And it even comes with an eyeshadow brush to create your perfect beauty masterpiece!

You might get lucky and win one of my bundles, but if you want to get the kit sooner rather than later, or you want to share the goodness with others…

 Order: Laura Geller, Italian Marble Artistry Collection

“Christmas”
Cher

An autographed “Christmas” CD,  Cher’s first new studio album in five years (and her first EVER holiday album!) is the third prize I’m adding to the pile!

It  includes 13 songs - several holiday classics and four originals, and has a star-studded list of musical besties.

Christmas  includes superstar duet classics including“What Christmas Means To Me" with Stevie Wonder, and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"  with Darlene Love.  (Darlene first recorded the song with Phil Spector and a l7-year-old Cher singing background vocals); in addition to a haunting version of “Home" written and sung with Michael Bublé.  Other standouts include an unexpected pairing with Tyga on “Drop Top Sleigh Ride” produced by Alexander Edwards, Mike Crook and Ryan OG,  the magnificent "Angels in the Snow”, & "Put A Little Holiday In Your Heart", with Cyndi Lauper, and the disco-inspired, “DJ Play That Christmas Song”, the first single to drop from the album.

I had so much fun attending an intimate listening party at Cher’s Malibu Beach home, meeting Darlene, songwriter Sara Hudson and her crew, visiting with Cher, and listening to this incredible album. I just absolutely needed to add it to my 12 Stockings!

You can get it here: Cher, “Christmas”

“Behold - The Complete Set”
Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle is a 2-time GRAMMY, 7-time Billboard Music Award, and 4-time American Music Award winner, and an artist I have adored since she hit the scene!

Without a doubt, I’m sharing her incredible Christmas CD, Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set (autographed!) with my 12 lucky winners!

This expanded edition includes Lauren’s version of “The Christmas Song” and a live version of “Noel”, all available for the first time on a double vinyl or single CD.

 “Behold plays like an audio time capsule built of saxes, trombones and other horns (even tubas!), upright bass, brushes on drums, mellow sounding hollow body guitars, and vocals that are rich and distinctive but still somehow laidback in their feel.”

I’m proud to call Lauren my friend and excited for everyone to add The Complete Set to their holiday music library!

 Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set

“A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)”
Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli

Do you hear what I hear?! It’s a Bocelli Family Christmas! Following the runaway success of their first album together, the Bocelli family announced the deluxe edition of A Family Christmas – with the release of the brand new single ‘Let it Snow’.

“A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)” features four brand-new recordings, plus five additional bonus tracks. It will be released on CD and black standard vinyl. I’m definitely adding this one to the mix!

Internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli teams up with his 25-year-old son Matteo Bocelli and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia Bocelli. The album captures the Bocelli’s festive spirit in full flow, with new renditions of traditional carol arrangements.

The trio of complementary voices intertwine and echo on the song ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, which provides a stirring opening to the album. Each of the three Bocelli performers gets a chance to shine on the album with solo tracks, duets and trios.

“A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition”)
can be yours and all those you’d like to gift it to!

DigitalAIRE Hair Dryer
by Conair

I’d love to have a hair and make-up team visit me every day, but since that’s not possible, I’m always on the look out for products that make me look and feel just as beautiful.

I’ve discovered the Conair DigitalAIRE blow dryer that does exactly that, and I’m adding it to my impressive pile of presents!

It’s engineered to deliver cutting-edge performance with an innovative, powerful digital motor - that doesn’t drain a lot of juice from your wallet! Accelerated drying digital circuitry (say that 3 time real fast!) spins at 90,000 times per minute generating increased speed and air pressure to make drying times faster — root-to-tip. It’s also got 9 heat and speed settings and a locking cold shot that helps to finish your style - it comes with a diffuser too!

I’m dropping this sleek and lightweight lil’ beauty into the mix, so you too can have a more comfortable drying and styling experience, even if you can’t go to the salon every day! Don’t wait to win one.

Get yours at: DigitalAIRE

“Witnesses of Christmas”
by Jason F. Wright

I love having Christmas themed books on my coffee and end tables that everyone can enjoy during this special time of year like. I’m betting you do too so I’m including…

“Witnesses of Christmas, A Musical Journey Through the Nativity of Jesus the Christ”, by my friend, Jason F. Wright, with Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four, in my gift-giving.

It’s an adaptation of the narration and music from the original stage production of Joy to the World: A Sacred Celebration, a production conceived of, performed by, and produced by Jenny, that Jason would write the script for and narrate—as a shepherd named David.

This first half of the book includes the script, sheet music, and QR code links to performance recordings and accompaniment tract to re-create a Nativity experience for readers unlike anything they’ve seen, heard, or read before.

The second half explains how readers can adopt five of Christ’s attributes to become better people, encouraging us all to try to live the kind of life that Christ’s life exemplified.

It will enrich your lives and those you chose to share it with, just like the production itself.

Don’t wait to order copies for gift-giving here:
”Witnesses of Christmas”
A Musical Journey Through the Nativity of Jesus the Christ

The New Curl Secret
by Conair

My 12 Stockings Sweepstakes is all about sharing my new discoveries with you, and I can’t keep Conair’s new ceramic auto curler—The New Curl Secret®—to myself! I’ve got 12 to gift-away.

Its 3 pre-set curl settings (Wavy, Loose & Defined) and its multiple temperature settings means it will work on all types of hair. With the touch of a button, the completely redesigned Curl Secret® with tangle-free technology gently pulls your hair in to it’s peek-a-boo curl chamber and pops out a smooth perfect curl every time that will last all the day through! Buh-bye curl drama, hello curl perfection!

Reduce frizz and fly-aways and get perfect curls and waves, every time with Curl Secret®. The secret is out!

The New Curl Secret by Conair is available at your favorite retailers,
like Amazon, Ulta Beauty and Target.


Seasonal Variety Gift Box & “Let’s Talk About Tea”
Bigelow Tea

My days begin and end with a steaming mug of tea, and in the cooler months you can add several more to this routine!

My dear friends at Bigelow Tea keep me well stocked with a variety for every occasion, whether I need a kick of caffeine in the morning, a thirst-quencher, a health-booster, or a calming digestive, they have a delicious blend perfect for the job! With their help, I’m dropping two more gifts into my generous giving piles.

An indulgent Seasonal Variety Gift Box that includes 8 tea bags each of caffeinated black teas, Pumpkin Spice, Salted Caramel, Hot Cinnamon, Eggnogg 'n Caramel Apple, and 8 tea bags each of caffeine-free herbal teas, Cranberry Harvest, Peppermint Bark and Ginger Snappish. It will be welcomed by anyone you want to show some appreciation to and it’s ideal for entertaining.

Bigelow is also providing copies of their sweet little hard-cover book, “Let’s Talk About Tea” by David and Eunice Bigelow. This book shares their knowledge of the business and offers readers a unique perspective about the history of tea.

If you are looking for the perfect hostess gift, teacher or neighbor appreciation gesture,
look no further than Bigelow Tea.


Almond ROCA
100th Anniversary Tin and Collectors Box
Brown & Haley

It’s not a 12 Stockings gift pack without a generous helping of my favorite holiday treat, Almond ROCA. Brown & Haley, the makers of Almond ROCA (and other delicious confections) are celebrating their 100th birthday at their Tacoma, Washington factory in the shadow of magnificent Mt. Rainier.

Founded in 1912, Brown & Haley Candy Co. has been a purveyor of fine confections for over a century. The company's flagship product, Almond ROCA, has become an internationally beloved brand known for its exquisite taste and quality. Brown & Haley remains committed to its heritage of crafting premium confections that bring joy to people worldwide. 

It wasn’t quite 100 years ago when I was waking on Christmas morning to see what Santa had delivered, but close! There was always a pink tin of Almond ROCA, my mother’s favorite, to be unwrapped and enjoyed, and I’m thrilled to continue the tradition.

I’m adding a very special. large, 100th Anniversary Tin of Almond ROCA—a bar of crunchy toffee, enrobed in chocolate, and crusted with delicious almonds—that comes in a wooden Collector’s Box, as the final gift to my 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes.

Surprise all those you love by picking up a tin of Almond ROCA this holiday season,
it’s a treat that will never go out of style!

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN OR CLAIM A PRIZE. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND WILL BE GOVERNED BY U.S. LAW. DO NOT ENTER IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE AND LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF ENTRY.

In Theaters | Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night

There are so many things to get excited about this time of year.

One of them is Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night, in theaters for a limited time, December 12th, through December 17th.

Synopsis:

A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: HOLY NIGHT blends The Messengers and The Shepherd into one special remastered and re-scored story.

Plus, a never-before-seen performance from Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli highlights seven music performances and two beautiful new monologues.

You’ll want to visit The Chosen website HERE to find theaters and get your tickets because is a movie you won’t want to miss!

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the hope, joy, and promise of Christmas with all those you love.

Feel the power of the Christmas story… as only The Chosen can tell it.

 

Christmas Music Musts 2023

I’m all about celebrating Christmas all the year through, but I have to wait almost 11 months for the rest of the world to catch up to my enthusiasm. That time is now! And I’ve made it a tradition to share some of my favorite music of the season in my Christmas Music Musts list!

This time of year has great holiday music releases!

Christmas music spilling into your cars, your offices, and your homes become a soundtrack to the memories you’re creating with co-workers, friends, and family that I’m so thrilled to be a part of.

Here’s my list of recommendations. If you don’t have them already, I’d advise you to add them to your holiday playlist right away!


Sia
“Everyday Is Christmas”

Sia, who brought us the smash hits, “Chandelier” and “Unstoppable”, has a fun, whimsical Christmas album that everyone needs ,“Everyday is Christmas”.

It’s chock-full of original music like the viral-hit “Snowman” , which has over 980 million streams and is one of the most-played holiday songs ever since its release, but “Snowman” isn’t the only single that will jingle jingle jingle you into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget “Candy Cane Lane” and the title track, “Everyday Is Christmas.”

Get “Everyday Is Christmas - Deluxe Edition” today and be on the lookout for Sia’s new album, “Reasonable Woman” coming this spring!

Everyday Is Christmas  (according to Sia and me!)

Cher
“Christmas”

“Christmas”,  Cher’s first new studio album in five years (and her first EVER holiday album!) is available everywhere now!

It  includes 13 songs - several holiday classics and four originals by songwriter Sara Hudson and her team, and it has a star-studded list of musical besties.

Christmas  includes superstar duet classics including“What Christmas Means To Me" with Stevie Wonder, and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"  with Darlene Love.  (Darlene first recorded the song with Phil Spector and a l7-year-old Cher singing background vocals); in addition to a haunting version of “Home" written and sung with Michael Bublé. 

Other standouts include an unexpected pairing with Tyga on “Drop Top Sleigh Ride” produced by Alexander Edwards, Mike Crook and Ryan OG,  the magnificent "Angels in the Snow”, "Put A Little Holiday In Your Heart", with Cyndi Lauper, and the disco-inspired, “DJ Play That Christmas Song” which was the first single to drop.

You can get it here: Christmas

Pentatonix
“The Greatest Christmas Hits”

Gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday season, Pentatonix has unveiled a new greatest hits album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits”!

The album features 23 of the band's top holiday songs and eight brand new, never-before-heard tracks - including one holiday original - “Please Santa Please”!

One of the most innovative, inventive, and inimitable vocal groups of all time, my friends that make up Pentatonix are thrilled to be performing their 2023 North American Christmas tour right now, Pentatonix, The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year. You’ll want to get tickets if they’re anywhere near your city - or plan a trip and meet them somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit!

In the meantime, order “The Greatest Christmas Hits” for yourself and everyone you want to have some holiday joy this year.

Pick up: The Greatest Christmas Hits

Lauren Daigle
“Behold - A Christmas Collection -
The Complete Set”

Lauren Daigle is a 2-time GRAMMY, 7-time Billboard Music Award, and 4-time American Music Award winner, and an artist I’ve adored since she hit the scene!

I have to share her incredible Christmas album, Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set!

This expanded edition includes Lauren’s version of “The Christmas Song” and a live version of “Noel”, all available for the first time on a double vinyl or single CD.

 “Behold plays like an audio time capsule built of saxes, trombones and other horns (even tubas!), upright bass, brushes on drums, mellow sounding hollow body guitars, and vocals that are rich and distinctive but still somehow laidback in their feel.”

I’m proud to call Lauren my friend, and excited for everyone to add The Complete Set to their holiday music library!

Available Now: Behold - A Christmas Collection - The Complete Set

Lindsey Stirling
”Snow Waltz”

The lovely Lindsey Stirling, violinist, dancer, performer extraordinaire’s latest holiday album, “Snow Waltz” is an absolute MUST as you’re wrapping presents and spending time with loved ones.

With 14 tracks (and 2 bonus tracks on the Target Deluxe Edition) comprised of a mix of classic holiday tunes and several originals, it should see you into the wee hours of the morning, many rolls of gift wrap, and empty scotch tape dispensers too!

The single “Sleigh Ride” has over 2 billion artist streams to date, and was used over 120 million times on social channels for user generated content (background music for TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, etc.) When you hear it, you’ll know why!

Lindsey will join me on an episode of LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, my popular podcast soon, make sure you listen in when she does!

Join us for a Snow Waltz this magical time of year!

Barry Manilow
”All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Barry Manilow’s career now spans seven decades with hits like “Looks Like We Made It", "Mandy", "I Write the Songs", and "Copacabana". He’s recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the AC chart including 13 that hit number one.

And this holiday season the GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning musician is releasing a new single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” in celebration of his upcoming one-hour music special, “Barry Manilow’s A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS”, debuting on NBC on Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and streaming the next day on Peacock.

Presave: All I Want For Christmas Is You
(Available to stream & download on
November 3rd.)

David Foster & Katharine McPhee
”Christmas Songs”

It had been 17 years since David Foster and Katharine McPhee recorded together, but that all changed when the two released their first Christmas album together last year, titled simply “Christmas Songs”.

Listen to my conversation with David HERE.

This year, they’ve added 6 more tracks and the completed album is available now! The new version adds “Santa Baby,” “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas,” “We Three Kings,” “Snow,” and “Away In A Manger” to the mix.

Copies of the Target CD will also feature two bonus tracks, “Amazing Grace” and “Carol Of The Bells.”

I have to say “Carol Of The Bells” might just be my favorite, but I’ll leave it up to you to decide your own — if that’s even possible!

Get your copy of: Christmas Songs

Smith
”Stay With Me Santa
(Mrs. Claus' Christmas Wish)”

There’s nobody like Mrs. Claus to help you get into the holiday spirt!

Female GRAMMY® nominated alt-rock artist, writer, producer, Smith, is on my Music Must’s list with her "Stay With Me Santa (Mrs. Claus' Christmas Wish)" a new holiday smash that builds on her recent radio and viral success.

Smith’s release, "Lemon", was a TikTok viral sensation with over 150 million impressions, and it charted at Top 40, Hot AC, Rhythmic and Alternative Radio making her the first woman to ever chart in all 4 genres. Now she delivers a magical holiday moment that I know each and every one of you is going to enjoy.

 

This single drops on November 17th, but you can preorder it with this link:
Stay With Me Santa (Mrs. Claus' Christmas Wish)

Michael W. Smith
”Every Christmas”

Last year, your favorite and mine, Michael W. Smith released a Christmas EP, called “Christmas At Home”. This year, he’s expanded on its offerings and “Every Christmas” a full LP, is now available.

I was able to sit down with Michael for a long chat on my podcast, that you can listen to HERE. Michael talks about his love of Christmas, the traditions his family celebrates and the involvement of his children and grandchildren on the EP.

With 6 new songs added to this year’s LP, each of them feature a family member . The album is co-produced by Michael and his son, Tyler Michael Smith.

Michael says of the album “(Every Christmas) takes Christmas at Home to a new level, with some beautiful, magical new surprises, including some of my favorite hymns.”

The entire album is family-focused and is meant to showcase the importance of family, the joy of traditions (old and new) and his hope is that it provides the soundtrack to your memories with loved ones.

For my final Christmas Music Musts recommendation, I’m going to tell you, it’s not Christmas without Michael W. Smith - and family!

Every Christmas is available now.

Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli
”A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)”

Do you hear what I hear?! It’s a Bocelli Family Christmas! Following the runaway success of their first album together, the Bocelli family announced the deluxe edition of A Family Christmas – with the release of the brand new single ‘Let it Snow’.

‘A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)’ features four brand-new recordings, plus five additional bonus tracks. It will be released on November 10th and will be available in CD and black standard vinyl. “The Greatest Gift” already has 44M+ streams!

Internationally renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli teams up with his 25-year-old son Matteo Bocelli and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia Bocelli.

The album captures the Bocelli’s festive spirit in full flow, with new renditions of traditional carol arrangements. The trio of complementary voices intertwine and echo on the song ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, which provides a stirring opening to the album. Each of the three Bocelli performers gets a chance to shine on the album with solo tracks, duets and trios.

A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition)
can be yours and all those you’d like to gift it to!

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New Christmas Movie | "Journey To Bethlehem"

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A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown…

“Journey To Bethlehem” is a live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family that weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told—the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.

Screenplay by: Adam Anders & Peter Barsocchini

I got a sneak-peak and was thrilled with it! It's the first musical recounting Mary and Joseph's journey and our entire family was absolutely mesmerized from start to finish. It has some really incredible talent; Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Joel Smallbone (from one of our favorite musical groups, for King & Country!), singer/rapper, Lecrae, AND... Academy-Award Nominee, Antonio Banderas portraying the jealous ruler we love to hate, King Herod.

This movie was directed by Adam Anders, and written by Adam and Nikki Anders. Adam is a four-time Grammy nominee and two-time People’s Choice Award winner. For many years, he served as the executive music producer of “Glee”, and you'll see his writing and directing credits extend to an impressive variety of television, movie and music projects. 

Award-winning recording artist and songwriter, Nikki, has written, performed, or produced for many major motion pictures and television shows, including the Golden Globe-winning hit TV series “Glee.” This talented and passionate husband and wife powerhouse joined me on a recent podcast episode that you can listen to HERE.

You will absolutely LOVE this unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

See “JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM” in theaters beginning November 10
The Greatest Story Ever COMES ALIVE!

Rated PG for Thematic Elements






Rick Astley | "Are We There Yet?"

Way way back in the 1980’s Rick Astley made us a heap of promises, and today he’s making good on them! The guy that would never give us up, let us down, or say goodbye, is back with a brand new album! “Are We There Yet?” released October 13th!

DOWNLOAD: “Are We There Yet?”

Though it’s been 36 years since he shot to fame, Rick Astley is still - perhaps MORE than ever - a prominent force in pop culture. He’s become an unlikely media sensation, and his era-defining “Never Gonna Give You Up” was boosted even more by it’s recent use in a Ted Lasso scene.

After returning to #1 in 2016 with “50”, Rick has enjoyed the strongest run of album chart positions of his entire career. His long-awaited 9th studio album “Are We There Yet?”, and its first single, “Dippin My Feet” are being met with wild enthusiasm. I can’t wait until you’re able to hear them!

Some of the new songs were started during lockdown in 2020, but he decided to leave them deliberately unfinished until it was feasible to play them live again. A simple, unadorned piano ballad “Blue Sky” speaksof the natural serenity that came from lockdown, but it’s a set that draws upon an eclectic array of inspirations. Some are the result of the invigoration that Rick has enjoyed while celebrating the music of The Smiths during life-affirming shows with Blossoms. Others came from his huge sold-out North American arena tour with New Kids On The Block, Salt ‘N’ Pepa and En Vogue.

Between shows, Rick would often gaze at the seemingly infinite roads ahead of him and think, ‘Are We There Yet?’. Ricks ays, “Now, that phrase has multiple meanings. Are we there yet in my musical ambitions? Am I done with my career? Have we arrived? Or are we still travelling?” The time that Rick spent in America’s heartland together with his lifelong love of soul stalwarts Bill Withers, Al Green and Marvin Gaye also informed the new album. It’s particularly prominent in‘ Dippin My Feet’, which puts an invigorating twist on Rick’s signature style.

Rick will be announcing details of a UK headline tour in November, followed by massive arena dates in 2024. Go to https://rickastley.co.uk/ to see if he’ll be appearing anywhere you can catch him. It will be a show you won’t want to miss! Our beloved Belinda Carlisle will be his special guest at most engagements.

Perhaps the only promise we can take issue with is that he said he’d never make us cry, but here we are, crying for more! (And here he is, delivering!)




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Not That Fancy | September Book Club

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Anyone that knows me knows that I’m not that fancy. Really. And apparently neither is one of my biggest inspirations, Ms. Reba McEntire.

Her new book, “Not That Fancy, Simply Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots” tells it like it is.

Plain. Simple. And down to earth. Just like Reba… with some amazing talent, hard work, and tenacity thrown into the mix!

The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first book in over two decades, actress and country music legend Reba McEntire takes you behind the scenes and shares the stories, recipes, and Oklahoma-style truths that guide her life.

“Not That Fancy“ includes:

  • Nearly 200 photographs from Reba’s childhood, career, and personal life—many of which are straight from Reba’s phone

  • Never-before-told stories from rodeoing with her family to pranks with Brooks & Dunn to falling in love over a plate of tater tots

  • Behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her music and acting career, with inspiration on how to follow your passion, trust your gut, and take a chance on yourself

  • More than 60 recipes of appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and cocktails from Reba’s personal kitchen, from friends and family, and from her restaurant, Reba’s Place

  • Lighthearted lifestyle tips on how to achieve Reba’s signature hairstyle, plan a down-to-earth date night, throw an effortless dinner party, and more.

    WATCH the behind the scenes SNEAK PEAK

This heavy, hard bound volume is as beautiful as Reba herself. It’s going to look gorgeous on your coffee table right next to a little autumn decor, begging to be opened and read.

It’s available on October 10, so pre-order yours now so you have it in hand to lend all the fall inspo you need for recipes, relationships, and realizing your self-worth!

 Pre-Order HERE



 


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Great American Family | Christmas In July

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There’s a new kid in town, and they love Christmas as much as I do!

Great American Family is America’s destination for family friendly TV, holiday movies, rom-coms , fan-favorite series… and Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!!!

Great American Family presents the second annual Great American Christmas in July beginning June 30 with 24/7 Christmas movies and the world premiere of A Belgian Chocolate Christmas! Join them for this all-new original premiere on July 8 at 8/7c.

In A Belgian Chocolate Christmas, a photographer takes her best friend's place at a Belgian culinary school during the holidays and connects with the chocolatier leading the class. A case of mistaken identity impacts their blossoming romance

You can find Great American Family on your provider or streaming service by visiting their channel finder at greatamericanfamily.com.

Then, Great American Autumn returns this September with all-new, fall-themed original movies followed by Great American Christmas beginning in October!

Follow along on Great American Family’s social media and newsletter for special announcements and movie schedules!

I’m a firm believer that Christmas is something to be celebrated all the year through, and I’m looking forward to several July evenings with the kids (maybe some mornings too!) having a little “down-time” from our activity-packed summer, watching Christmas movies on Great American Family! How does that sound to you?




Belinda Carlisle | "Kismet"

Belinda Carlisle has touched the hearts of pop fans around the world while creating the song-track to so many of our memories!

She began her career as co-founder and lead vocalist of the all-female new wave/rock band The Go-Go’s and has amassed worldwide sales in excess of 15 million albums and singles! 

Their 1980's self-penned, multi-platinum debut album, Beauty and the Beat saw international top-10 singles in “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “We Got the Beat” which became enduring anthems for independent women from ages 8 to 80.

When the band dismantled in 1985, she quickly released Belinda in 1986 with an out-of-the-box, gold-certified smash, “Mad About You”, and the hits just kept coming. “I Get Weak” and “Circle in the Sand,” put Belinda-mania into full effect.

So much has happened since then and you can catch up on it all by listening to my podcast episode with Belinda HERE.

But the big big news???

Belinda’s latest 5-track EP, KISMET, dropped on May 12, and she has a US tour coming in July & August too!

All songs were written by the incomparable songwriter Diane Warren.

KISMET, is released on Warren’s label imprint RAF through BMG and features the brand new tracks, “Big Big Love”,“If U Go”, “Deeper Into You”, “I Couldn’t Do That To Me”, and “Sanity”.

Belinda and Diane first collaborated in 1987 on the Diane Warren songs, “I Get Weak”, “World Without You,” and “Heaven Is A Place On Earth,” - the track that established Belinda Carlisle as a global star. They’re working together again after a chance meeting in a coffee shop!

Belinda, after decades in the music business, shows no signs of slowing down. Like most of us, she's more grounded than she was back in the 80's but just as talented and sharing the same energy and verve as she did when she burst onto the scene.

Tickets for her American “Decades” tour are on sale now!

The tour kicks off on July 1st in Peachtree City, GA, hits multiple cities including New York, San Fransisco, and Las Vegas, before coming to a close on August 27th in Los Angeles. The set list will be comprised of her more than twenty top-charting singles performed with her infectious energy and verve.

You'll want to check to see if she'll be anywhere near you - or someplace you'd like to visit! You'll find all the info at BelindaCarlisle.net and at Ticketmaster.com.

Lauren Daigle | "Thank God I Do"

Have you heard the new single, from two-time GRAMMY® award winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle, “Thank God I Do” ??

It debuted to critical acclaim in March and her self-titled new album, “Lauren Daigle”, is available EVERYWHERE May 12. I love love love, “Thank God I Do”, and can’t wait to download the entire LP.

This marks a new creative chapter for our multi-platinum selling friend who also brings together a new team for this endeavor. It’s led by GRAMMY®-winning producer Mike Elizondo and features co-writes with more award-winning songwriters, including Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally, Amy Wadge, Jason Ingram, Lori McKenna and Jon Greene.

“Lauren has created a body of work which showcases the multi-faceted artist’s stunning and powerful voice, rich storytelling and incredible musicality.” I expected nothing else from this incredible artist and she didn’t disappoint!

Lauren also announced her highly anticipated US arena tour set for fall of 2023. The Kaleidoscope Tour kicks off on September 6 in Memphis, TN.

Lauren joined me on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, a few years ago, and I’m hoping she’ll agree to sit down with me again soon. Stay tuned for that.

In the meantime, find her new album, “Lauren Daigle” and enjoy all it has to offer!

DOWNLOAD “LAUREN DAIGLE”

New Movie! | Big George Foreman

There’s a new movie coming to theaters April 28th and it’s going to be one you’ll want to see!

BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is based on the remarkable true story about one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances.

“Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling and in need of spiritual and financial guidance, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming the title a second time, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever. “

This biopic focuses on Foreman’s boxing career. I’m not old enough to remember when he won Olympic Gold at the 1968 Mexico City Games but I’ll be able to see it all unfold on the big screen! It will include his world heavyweight champion run, his “retirement” which lead him to his faith and ministerial role, and how, after his church and his family face hardships he returns to the ring and becomes the oldest in boxing history to claim the title of heavyweight champion at 45 years of age!

Many of you have been inspired by Big George to grill up something tasty and fulfilling without all the unnecessary fats… This film is guaranteed inspire you in so many more ways. It stars Khris Davis (Judas and the Black Messiah) as Foreman and we’ll also get to see Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Foreman’s trainer and mentor Doc Broadus. 

You can get tickets ahead of time here: BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
Exclusively in theaters April 28th



New Music | P!NK "Trustfall"

She’s done it again. 3-time Grammy winner (21 nominations!), P!NK, has released her 9th studio album, “TRUSTFALL,” I. Love. Her.

The album features hit singles “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” and“TRUSTFALL,” as well as her latest release, “When I Get There.”

TRUSTFALL marks some of P!NK’s most vulnerable and exhilarating work yet. Featuring collaborations with Chris Stapleton, The Lumineers, and First Aid Kit, as well as tapping notable songwriters and producers Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin, FRED, Billy Mann, and more, TRUSTFALL is an exploration of the highs and lows of uncertainty, freedom, and letting go.

Stream TRUSTFALL now!!!

“This might be the album I’m most proud of,” says P!NK. “Get in your coziest pair of sweats, grab yourself an hour of self-care, and start on track one. Two ingredients needed: tissues and dance shoes.”


Remember her last studio effort, Hurts 2B Human? It was her third consecutive album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The first single, “Walk Me Home” was P!NK’s 10th #1 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart and extended her record for the most at this format across all solo acts. At the end of 2019, P!NK wrapped her Beautiful Trauma World Tour ultimately selling over 3 million tickets worldwide.

In 2021, P!NK released “Cover Me In Sunshine”, a duet with her daughter Willow. Also in 2021, her documentary P!NK: All I Know So Far was released to critical acclaim on Amazon Prime Video as well as her live music project All I Know So Far: Setlist. She and I had a chance to chat back then, you can listen to the podcast episode with her here: LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah/P!NK

P!NK has also announced The TRUSTFALL Tour! Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour kicks off on October 12 making stops at arenas across North America, including a date at Madison Square Garden in New York. The fall tour will follow P!NK’s 2023 Summer Carnival Stadium Tour with special guests Brandi Carlile and 2022 Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on select dates. GROUPLOVE and KidCutUp will be special guests across dates on both tours.

Tickets for the fall 2023 The TRUSTFALL Tour and for the 2023 Summer Carnival Stadium Tour are both on sale now at LiveNation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show reception, limited edition lithograph, P!NK carpet entry and photo op & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

P!NK is a huge supporter of various charities, including: No Kid Hungry, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Planned Parenthood, REVERB, Autism Speaks and Human Rights Campaign, and she is an ambassador for UNICEF USA. In 2019 she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2021 P!NK was Billboard Music Award’s Icon Recipient.

She’s someone I admire so much. I love her music. I love her grit. I love her style. I love her heart! If you have the means and the opportunity, get some tickets and allow yourself a guaranteed night of fun!





THE TRUSTFALL TOUR (FALL 2023) Ft. GROUPLOVE + KidCutUp on all dates :

  • Thu Oct 12 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

  • Sat Oct 14 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

  • Tue Oct 17 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome

  • Fri Oct 20 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

  • Wed Oct 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

  • Fri Oct 27 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

  • Wed Nov 01 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

  • Sat Nov 04 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

  • Tue Nov 07 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

  • Wed Nov 08 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

  • Sat Nov 11 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

  • Sun Nov 12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

  • Tue Nov 14 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena

  • Sat Nov 18 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center



SUMMER CARNIVAL TOUR dates (SUMMER 2023):
^ with Brandi Carlile | ! with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo | GROUPLOVE + KidCutUp on all dates

  • Mon Jul 24 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre^

  • Wed Jul 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Great American Ball Park^

  • Mon Jul 31 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park!

  • Tue Aug 01 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park!

  • Thu Aug 03 – New York, NY – Citi Field^

  • Sat Aug 05 – Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park^

  • Mon Aug 07 – Washington DC – Nationals Park!

  • Thu Aug 10 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field!

  • Sat Aug 12 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field!

  • Mon Aug 14 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field!

  • Wed Aug 16 – Detroit, MI – Comerica Park^

  • Sat Aug 19 – Fargo, ND – FARGODOME^

  • Mon Aug 21 – Omaha, NE – Charles Schwab Field^

  • Mon Sep 18 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park^

  • Tue Sep 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park^

  • Fri Sep 22 – Nashville, TN – GEODIS Park^

  • Mon Sep 25 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome^

  • Wed Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Minute Maid Park^

  • Fri Sep 29 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field^

  • Tue Oct 03 – San Diego, CA – Snapdragon Stadium^

  • Thu Oct 05 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium!

  • Sat Oct 07 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium^

  • Mon Oct 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field^

New Movie | Jesus Revolution

A new movie will be in theaters on February 24th, “JESUS REVOLUTION”. It’s a must-see.

This is not a faith-based movie as much as it is a movie of faith and revival. Specifically, it’s the historic retelling of what TIME Magazine called the “The Jesus Movement”, a series of events that happened in southern California in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s that launched the biggest spiritual awakening in American history, setting in motion a new counterculture crusade.

“In the 1970s, young Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) is searching for all the right things in all the wrong places: until he meets Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie), a charismatic hippie-street-preacher. Together with Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer), they open the doors of Smith’s languishing church to an unexpected revival of radical and newfound love.” Charlene Laurie (Kimberly Williams Paisley) and Cathe Laurie (Anna Grace Barlow) also play pivotal roles.

I recently had Kelsey Grammer, who portrays Pastor Chuck Smith, on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, and was able to get a sneak-peak at the movie before the conversation. I would have a difficult time expressing to you how much I loved it. I was a pre-teen when billboards outside my small hometown began proclaiming “I Found God!” The movement was spreading, though it would be another 15 years or so before I was to have my own, personal, Jesus revolution that changed my life forevermore.

Get Tickets HERE

People are not perfect, and that is why God uses broken, ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The church is not perfect either, and JESUS REVOLUTION shows a wide variety of faith experiences, making it accessible and honest. 

Written by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn
Directed by Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle
Produced by Kevin Downes, Jon and Andrew Erwin, along with Josh Walsh and Daryl Lefever

“When you open your heart, there’s room for everyone.”













Movie Night | 5000 Blankets

Looking for some inspiration this holiday season? I’ve got a great movie recommendation for you!

Inspired by a remarkable true story, 5000 BLANKETS is filled with hope and highlights the power of family and faith.

When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a determined woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of compassion toward those in need and inspiring a city.

5000 BLANKETS features Anna Camp (PITCH PERFECT 1 and 2) as Cyndi; Rob Mayes (THOR: RAGNAROK) as her husband, Bobby; and Carson Minniear (RALLY CAPS) as her son, Phillip.

Bobby is a loving and lovable husband and devoted father, who struggles with mental health issues. After suffering a mental breakdown he checks himself out of the treatment facility leaving his concerned family to wonder where he’s gone and if he’s safe.

His wife, Cyndi and their son, Philip, start combing the streets to find him. Seeing so many un-homed and suffering breaks their hearts and inspires them to help where they can. With their church and others lending a hand they set to work giving out blankets and dignity to those living on the streets in their Texas community, and in the process they find purpose and hope for themselves.

5000 Blankets is only in theaters on Monday and Tuesday, December 12th & 13th.
This holiday season take the family, take a friend, take yourself!

GET TICKETS to 5000 BLANKETS


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The Chosen | Season 3 Begin


The Chosen, Season 3 - the multi-season streaming TV series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth - is here!

In an exciting twist this year, they are debuting episodes 1 and 2 of the most emotional and consequential season to date on the big screen beginning November 18th. Tickets are on sale now, so don't hesitate, it's going to be a wonderful night out!

I was recently invited to tour the set of The Chosen at their brand-new home at Salvation Army's Camp Hoblitzelle, in Midlothian, Texas, and meet with several members of cast and crew.

The set build was a huge undertaking, the landscape needed to believably represent biblical locales (such as the Feeding of the 5,000) while also housing production facilities, a state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot soundstage and an authentic first-century city. The biblical set covers two acres, or approximately two football fields side-by-side.

When filming is complete, the set will be turned back over to the Salvation Army to use in their outreach with children's camps. AND I GOT TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE IT ALL!!!I

You can listen to my podcast episode with Dallas Jenkins, creator, director, and co-writer of the series, as well as several cast members including Amber Shana Williams, who plays the incredible Tamar, Brandon Potter, as the villain we love to hate, Quintus, Giovani Cairo, who portrays Thaddeus, Jordan Walker Ross, who is Little James, Lara Silva, as Eden, and Elizabeth Tabish who shines as Mary Magdalene, HERE.

The Chosen came to me in the midst of a world-wide pandemic - when Fear and Hope were running a footrace and Fear seemed to be taking the lead. The Chosen showed up and showed me and my family that all it took was a matter of perspective (and a mustard seed of faith) to see that Hope was going to be the clear and obvious winner each and every time they matched up in a competition. 

I don't know what you may be going through right now, but I do know that we all have something. Some challenge, some trial, some insecurity that weighs upon us.  I encourage you - as I always do, to let go and let God, and while you're working on that, watch The Chosen.

Its characters are sublimely multi-dimensional, beautifully flawed, brilliantly portrayed, and you will come away awed and inspired. 



2022 Merry Music Musts!

It’s THAT TIME again! The time I’ve been waiting for all year long… Time for Christmas music all day, every day!

Nothing makes me quite as giddy as the day we flip the switch to all-Christmas programming, it comes after weeks of planning and preparation and we do it because we want to sprinkle the magic of Christmas music over some part of each and every day.

Maybe it helps to put you in a festive mood as you leave the office and head home each day, or perhaps it gets you into a holiday cookie baking spirit. Hopefully too, it helps you to remember the reason for the season.

Along with the massive collection of holiday favorites we’ll be playing over the airwaves, I’ve got a few recommendations for your personal playlists. Here’s my ‘Merry Music Musts’ for 2022:

SIA: Everyday Is Christmas

I wont stop telling you about Sia’s “Everyday Is Christmas,” until each of you have added it to your holiday music collection!

It’s a fun, whimsical album, chock-full of original music like the mega-hit “Snowman” which has over 980 million streams and is on it’s way to becoming one of the biggest holiday songs of all time! This year “Everyday is Christmas” is available for the first time on vinyl, with an Amazon exclusive Snowman White vinyl and the 5 year anniversary Deluxe album available on 11/11/22.

If I had it my way, everyday would be Christmas.

Pick up (one or more copies of) the Deluxe Edition of Everyday Is Christmas

REBA McENTIRE: The Ultimate Christmas Collection

Brand new to the Christmas music scene this year is Reba McEntire’s just released, "The Ultimate Christmas Collection”! It’s comprised of top picks from her previous Christmas releases and includes the stirring track “I Needed Christmas,” featured in the Lifetime movie “Reba McEntire’s Christmas In Tune.”

Says Reba:

“I’m excited to share this newly packaged collection of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. It was so hard to narrow down to just twelve songs, but I hope my fans enjoy this journey through time!”

I love me some Reba, and her Ultimate Christmas Collection is going to help me get through my to-do list and yours too - promise!

Get The Ultimate Christmas Collection and add it to your collection!

LAUREN DAIGLE: Behold

“Behold” by Lauren Daigle is another LP that you definitely want to get your hands on.

Lauren has a uniquely beautiful voice, and a spirit to match! She’s as delightful and she is talented, and it all comes through on the 13 tracks that make up “Behold” which also brings the reason for the season to the front of the line!

Her super fun version of “Jingle Bells” is also fabulous gift-wrapping music that I, for one, will be employing in the wee hours of Christmas morn!

Treat yourself and fill a few stockings with Behold

PENTATONIX: Holidays Around the World

Pentatonix, our favorite pop acapella group, has done it again! They’ve just released their 6th full studio Christmas album, “Holidays Around the World” and the world is going ga-ga over it!

It contains 12 tracks including  "Kid On Christmas" , ft Meghan Trainor, the new original track, "Star on Top" , "Love Came on Christmas (Joy To The World x Kumama Papa)" ft Grace Lokwa, "Last Christmas" ft  HIKAKIN & SEIKIN and the oh-so-needed"Prayers for This World".

You don’t just want it, you NEED Holidays Around the World

BACKSTREET BOYS: A Very Backstreet Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like a very Backstreet Christmas! The Backstreet Boys’ very first Christmas album ever is out now! “A Very Backstreet Christmas” brings the holiday cheer!

 It features numerous timeless holiday classics including “White Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Last Christmas,” The album also features three all new original holiday songs “Christmas In New York,” “Together,” and “Happy Days.”  Exclusive formats include a 15-track CD at Target which includes two bonus tracks “Feliz Navidad” and “It’s Christmas Time Again” and limited edition red-vinyl on the group’s official store.

Backstreet Boys will continue to spread holiday cheer this year with more exciting gifts and surprises for fans in the coming weeks. In December, they will perform at five iHeart Radio Jingle Balls in major cities such as Detroit, New York City, Boston, Tampa and Miami. Stay tuned for more Christmas surprises from Backstreet Boys soon!

“A Very Backstreet Christmas” is the addition to your Christmas catalog you didn’t even know you needed, and now you can’t do without!

It’s A Very Backstreet Christmas this year!

KELLY CLARKSON: When Christmas Comes Around

Kelly Clarkson is the first artist ever to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country, and dance charts. And there's a sampling of each of those genre's in her holiday album, “When Christmas Comes Around. “

Featuring many Christmas classics, the album also includes original co-penned tracks and duets with Chris Stapleton,and Brett Eldredge. I love the fun breakup power anthem, “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled (Just You)”, and the soaring duet with Ariana Grande, " Santa, Can’t You Hear Me”. It also includes previously released singles "Christmas Eve", "All I Want for Christmas Is You", and "Under the Mistletoe", as bonus tracks.

Don’t wait, download it today! When Christmas Comes Around

ED SHEERAN & ELTON JOHN: Merry Christmas

Know what doesn’t happen every day? Ed Sheeran and Elton John collaborations, but it did last year when they released the oh-so-holly-jolly single “Merry Christmas”!

This marked Ed Sheeran’s first Christmas recording and only the second for Elton John. They pulled out all the stops, and made this over-the-top everything Christmas the merriest it could possibly be.

Hang up the mistletoe, put up the tree, light the yule log,
and get yourself a copy of Merry Christmas

ROB THOMAS: Something About Christmas Time

Rob Thomas released his first Christmas album last year and I’ve been waiting for months to be able to start playing “Something About Christmas Time” once again.

It is a beautiful mix of the new, like “Small Town Christmas”, the old, with covers of Bryan Adams and Ray Charles recordings, and some really lovely collaborations with friends.

Here's a link to help you on your way: Something About Christmas Time

Christmas comes but once a year, and I want THIS year to be the most joyful of them all! If, like me, more “stuff” is something you can do without, get yourself and your friends, loved ones, co-workers, and everyone else on your list the gift of music instead.

I hope my ‘Merry Music Musts’ list helps you choose a few gems!





New Movie | Nothing Is Impossible

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

Nothing Is Impossible is a new Pure Flix movie, streaming into homes October 6th. You’re going to want to pop up a big batch of popcorn, gather your family or some pals, and watch it!

The inspiring, family-friendly film is all about second chances, rising to a challenge, never saying never, the power of God’s love, and opening oneself to His purpose.

Aging high-school janitor, Scott Beck, sends jaws dropping and tongues wagging when he has the audacity to suit up following an NBA team suddenly announcement of open tryouts. I’m not going to give anything else away but suffice to say, he’s out to prove nothing to anyone but himself, but if he were… Oh, and there’s a love interest that may or may not become more than just an interest… (wink)

The Nothing Is Impossible star-studded cast includes: David A.R. White, "God's Not Dead" franchise, "Revelation Road;" Nadia Bjorlin, "Days of Our Lives;" Harry Lennix, "The Blacklist;" Robert Amaya, "War Room;" Steven Bauer, "Scarface;" country recording artist Stella Parton; Mark Christopher Lawrence, "Family Camp;" Vincent De Paul, "Love on the Rock;" Ethan White; former NBA player Marcus Haislip and Leanne Crawford. It was directed by Matt Shapira, "Love on the Rock," and "Finding Love in Quarantine."

If you’re looking for some inspirational media in a world obsessed with delivering anything but, Pure Flix shoots and scores with “Nothing Is Impossible”. We may not all be NBA basketball player material, but we CAN all be cheerleaders!

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
(Free Pure Flix Trial)