Lincolnshire's grassroots band {MyKurios} have released a new live album. 'Dare 2 Worship' was recorded early in 2007 at the Dare2 Event.

Joe Blanks, the drummer with the PAUL POULTON PROJECT has temporarily been replaced by Emily Harding, while he undertakes charity work in Africa. Paul reports that Emily is fitting in well, saying "Emily has her own modern style and rehearsals have been exciting, taking the band's music into new territory as a result.

Music magazine MOJO has recently given MARTYN JOSEPH's album, "Vegas" a four star rating. Writing about it, Colin Irwin says that Martyn is a challenging songwriter and a compelling courageous live performer.

Stew Smith, the drummer with best selling band DELIRIOUS?, is to leave the band. He will play his last concert with the group on 29th March at London's Indigo Club. Said Smith, "I have found the touring an increasing pressure on both me and my family. We function better as a complete unit than when we are separated for so many months of the year, and I wish to be at home, to be around and be far more local.

"Cut To The Chase", the book written by DJ and author LEE JACKSON and Christian speaker BAZ GASCOYNE is set to become the first ever audiobook in the UK aimed at Christian men. People can buy the audio book as four CDs, as an iPod-ready MP3 data disc or as an MP3 download. For more information visit www.leeandbaz.com

Cross Movement Records has announced the March 4, 2008 release of rapper FLAME's fourth album, 'Our World: Redeemed', the second installment in his two-part audio novel and the sequel to his album 'Our World: Fallen', which released April 17, 2007, to rave reviews. The two-part album series captures the story of FLAME befriending a non-believer and pointing him to the cross of Christ, while examining the fallen condition of the world.

MICHAEL ENGLISH has released his first studio album in eight years called 'The Prodigal Comes Home' Most of the album was produced by Mark Miller. Said English, "I feel so blessed that God's grace is allowing me a second chance at my career after all of the struggles I have been through. I just want to lift my voice to the power of God so everyone will know that he redeems all of his faithful no matter how far we fall."

204 Records is pleased to announce that Grammy and Dove Award winner ASHLEY CLEVELAND took home the top prize in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, which took place February 10, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The award, for her latest album, 'Before The Daylight's Shot', is Cleveland's third Grammy win.

March sees the release of the highly anticipated second album "Innocence" from band VERRA CRUZ. The band received a great response for their debut offering, and this record is set for the same success.

EMI CMG RELEASES…..'Roots' sees SHAWN McDONALD release an album of songs that point us back to scripture, find clarity in our lives, and return to what's most important - the roots of our faith…..For those of you who have missed out on the phenomenon of REBECCA ST.JAMES, 'The Ultimate Collection' contains 25 of her best loved songs including 'God', 'Wait For Me', and 'Blessed Be Your Name'…..'Kansas', the ground breaking, gold-certified debut project from JENNIFER KNAPP has been re-mastered and expanded, with 8 additional live and alternate tracks. 'Kansas' has been named as one of CCM Magazine's Best 50 Albums of all time…..With numerous awards behind them, AVALON are back with 'Another Time, Another Place', while DA' QUELA PAYNE's first venuture into the studio brings 'Blue Sky', an album full of jazz, pop and disco influences.

UK rock band RISING FROM DEATH are putting the finishing touches to their debut album. They have been working with producer Ben Morris in Morris's own studio, Parapet Soul Productions. Rising From Death are aiming for a summer release

TWILA PARIS, hitmaker and writer of the classic worship song "He Is Exalted", will have a new album released through Kingsway Music in March. The CD 'Small Sacrifice' features such songs as "Live To Praise" and "Not Forgotten"

Together for six years before signing with INO Records, the female-fronted pop/rock band from Texas, Addison Road, is making waves with their self-titled March 18th debut release. The first radio single "All That Matters", already top ten on the Christian CHR chart, will be featured as an ITUNES discovery download and receives unparalleled debut placement as Napster's exclusive stream the week before street.

After prayer & careful consideration THE STEELS have come to the decision that they are to go full-time with the band from this summer onwards. Hopefully this will enable the band to take things up a level. Their 2nd album 'Your Name in Lights' is now available to purchase both on itunes & at the band's website! To buy, please visit the store page on www.the-steels.com or search 'The Steels' or 'Your Name in Lights' in the itunes music store.

BEN DUNNETT, a worship leader at All Saints Church, Worcester, has released an independent mini-album. 'Here At Your Cross Once More' by Ben And Hannah Dunnett was produced by Ben in a home studio with the live congregation recorded during a week of prayer in the summer of 2007.

The latest in KINGSWAY MUSIC's 'Best. . .Ever' series is set for release in March. 'The Best Modern Hymns. . .Ever' features songs from Stuart Townend, Tim Hughes, Keith Getty, Andy Bromley, Matt Redman and many others.