by Kage Sanderson | Oct 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Joe Sanderson is a junior Journalism & New Media major at Lipscomb University and is a part of the Lumination Network. While Sanderson likes all things broadcasting, he equally likes something else. Music. We talked with him about the band he tours with and what life on the road is like. Currently, Sanderson is on the road touring with country artist/writer Lance Carpenter. He has been playing with Carpenter for around six months now. “A majority of the guys in the band, we all came into the group at the same time,” Sanderson said. “We’ve had to swap a few band members around due to scheduling conflicts and such. But the guys that have been there from day one, they are awesome.” Even with a busy work and school schedule, Sanderson says he still practices consistently with the band, and travels on the road with them. “Whenever we pick up a new gig or set of shows, we usually just do it. We could have two to four shows in a week sometimes. We can usually make weekend trips up to 500-800 miles away from Nashville, Friday through Sunday and make it back in time for school on Monday.” Getting a head start on Friday mornings is no joke. “For the typical weekend gig we leave at around five or six in the morning on Friday and move on to our destination,” Sanderson said. “We try to take as few vehicles as we can. I usually ride with the bassist, Justin Trimble. We can fit our drum and bass gear in my vehicle, as well as a keyboard or anything else we need.” There is...
by Sydney Poe | Oct 18, 2013 | News Slider, Sports
In the eighth week of the 2013-2014 school year, Joe Sanderson and Madeline Smith are behind the news desk to update you about what is happening on campus and around the Nashville community. Savanna Schubert fills you in on the week’s top world news headlines, Ariel Jones give the scoop on all things with Nashville entertainment, including an extended look at winners of the 2013 Dove Awards. Aaron Schmelzer gives you the weather forecast and Carter Sanderson brings you up to speed with sports. This week, we’ll bring you all the details on the 44th annual Dove awards including words from some of the night’s top winners, a look at the red carpet and what Lipscomb students thought of the event being held on campus. We’ll also give you a look at Lipscomb’s art scene around Nashville, check out a free event hosted by the Student Activities Board and see how Lipscomb students are preparing for the upcoming flu season. Be sure to stay tuned for future newscasts published every Friday here on...
by Logan Butts | Oct 15, 2013 | Opinion
At most music-related awards shows, Artist of the Year is generally one of the biggest awards given out. The Dove Awards are no exception. Each year, the Dove Awards committee nominates the five artists who they believe were the most successful in the past 12 months for Artist of the Year, and this year’s nominees are one of the strongest groups ever. Chris Tomlin: One of the most successful Christian artists of all time, Tomlin received his seventh Artist of the Year nomination. For someone who has been nominated for a staggering 32 Dove Awards, and six Grammys as well, nominations no longer come as a surprise. Tomlin, known for famous worship songs such as “How Great is Our God” and “Whom Shall I Fear,” will be vying for his third Best Artist Dove Award. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5aEvl6Zdk Francesca Battistelli: After the huge success of her previous two albums, My Paper Heart and Hundred More Years, Battistelli garnered her fourth nomination for Artist of the Year. Battistelli, who previously won the award in 2011, is known for such hits as “Free to Be Me” and “Strangely Dim.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKSQjSdU8VA Lecrae: Lecrae has spent the last few years blowing up in the Christian nd mainstream music scenes. His 14 Dove Award nominations, including eight in the past two years, are evidence of that. Earlier this year, Lecrae won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album for his wildly successful album Gravity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p9BwiOGVj8 Tamela Mann: Thanks to the strength of her recent album Best Days and the lead single “Take Me to the King,” Mann received her first ever Artist of the Year nomination for...
by Jesica Parsley | Oct 14, 2013 | Opinion
New Artist of the Year is one of the top awards to be given away at the Dove Awards. The 2013 nominees include Capital Kings, Colton Dixon, for King & Country, Rhett Walker Band and Tasha Cobbs. Capital Kings is a Christian pop band of Gotee Records. Their debut album was released in January 2013 and entered the Billboard Christian Albums Chart Top 5. Colton Dixon is from Murfreesboro and with Sparrow Records. His debut single, “You Are”, was released in October 2012. A Messenger, his second album, was released in January 2013 and hit number one on the U.S. Christian and Gospel Charts. For King & Country is a Christian rock band composed of Australian-born brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. The band is signed with Fervent label. The band’s debut album, Crave, was released in February 2012, and it hit number four on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart. The Rhett Walker Band is a Christian rock band from Nashville and signed with Essential Records. The band’s debut album,Come to the River, was released in July 2012. The band’s debut single, “When Mercy Found Me,” was Grammy nominated. Tasha Cobbs is from Atlanta signed with EMI Gospel. Her major-label debut album, Grace, was released in February 2013. Colton Dixon is the favorite to win New Artist of the Year, but Tasha Cobbs’ career is finally taking off since signing with EMI after starting her career...
by Janice Ng | Oct 14, 2013 | Opinion
The 44th annual Dove Awards is happening Tuesday night in Allen Arena. To prepare you for the evening’s festivities, here are some of the nominees for Song of the Year category, awarded to songwriters and publishers. “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” artist Matt Redman, writer Jonas Myrin This seems to be a church favorite. I don’t think there has been one church I have gone to this year that hasn’t used this song during worship. “The Proof of your Love,” artist For King & Country, writers Ben Glover, Jonathan Lee Australian-born, Nashville-based brothers Luke and Joel were named by Billboard as one of the “New Artists to Watch” for 2012. “Take me to the King,” artist Tamela Mann, writer Kirk Franklin Mann is a recipient of the 2011 Dove Award for Traditional Gospel album of the year. Her song “Take me to the King” topped U.S. Billboard Gospel Song charts for weeks straight. It was also nominated for a Grammy. “Whom Shall I Fear,” artist Chris Tomlin, writer Ed Cash Tomlin is a multiple Dove Award recipient. “One Thing Remains,” artist Kristian Stanfill, writer Brian Johnson I visited a church in Atlanta across the span of several months. This song was the staple worship song. I didn’t complain. Stanfill won Special Event Album of the Year at the 2011 Dove Awards. “What the Blood is for,” artist Jason Crabb, writer Ronnie Freeman Crabb won Male Vocalist of the Year and Artist of the Year at the 2012 Dove Awards. Other nominees include: “Live Like That,” artist Sidewalk Prophets, writer Dave Frey “Forgiveness,” artist and writer Matthew West “Redeemed,” artist Big...
