NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2012) - Legendary recording artist and world-renowned guitar maestro Phil Keaggy has released The Cover of Love through Strobie Records today. The new CD features a collection of love songs by Keaggy’s favorite artists, including The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley and the Moody Blues, as well as a number of new songs co-written by Keaggy.

“This album is a collection of songs that I’ve enjoyed listening to across the years, as well as songs I’ve written or co-written,” Keaggy says of The Cover of Love. “I really wanted to make these available to my friends.”

The CD features Keaggy’s interpretations of “Between Wyomings” by Ken Mansfield, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney’s “Somedays” and “Motor of Love,” Elvis Presley’s “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” and “Voices In the Sky” by the Moody Blues. Keaggy has also contributed a number of new songs, including “My Auburn Lady,” and “What Matters Most,” “Grow With Me,” co-written with Michael Lewis, and “Where The Morning Dawns,” which he co-wrote with Mike Rodovsky. Keaggy and his daughter, Olivia Keaggy, co-wrote “Where Are You Love,” which also features Olivia on vocals.

The Cover of Love is available at philkeaggy.com.

About Phil Keaggy:
One of the world’s most beloved musicians, Keaggy’s solo career has spanned 40+ years and has included more than 50 solo albums, both vocal and instrumental, as well as eight releases with his band, Glass Harp.

Widely recognized for his phenomenal guitar playing as well as his vocal and songwriting prowess, he has received numerous accolades and awards for his music, including seven Dove Awards and a Grammy nomination.

An accomplished record producer and one of the most sought-after studio guitarists on the planet, Keaggy also continues to sell out concerts all over the United States with his ever-changing style, ranging from rock & roll to fully-orchestrated instrumental compositions.

The Cover of Love is available from Strobie Records. For more information on Keaggy and The Cover of Love, visit philkeaggy.com. Follow Phil Keaggy on Facebook (facebook.com/philkeaggy) or Twitter (@philkeaggy).

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(Nashville, TN) May 15, 2012– in:ciite media Recording Artist Rachel Chan joins iShine KNECT TV season 4 and the iShine LIVE Fall 2012 Tour. Rachel, the 16-year-old daughter of New York Times Best-Selling Author, Pastor and Speaker Francis Chan, is excited to share her music and ministry with the iShine audience.

“Rachel’s music and ministry are a perfect fit for iShine and their mission,” said Chris Thomason, president and CEO of in:ciite media. “Rachel is uniquely gifted to speak to this audience and we believe it will be a remarkable experience.”

iShine KNECT TV is a Christian series designed for families and preteens to take the time to connect with one another and have fun. Presented from a biblical perspective, iShine KNECT features music videos, live performances, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes segments, question and answer time from viewers and more. To catch Rachel’s upcoming episodes on iShine KNECT Season 4, visit www.ishinelive.com/ishine-knect for updates.

The iShine LIVE tour featuring Rachel, along with veteran iShine artists and new faces, is coming to churches this fall. September through October, the 10-city iShine LIVE tour launches the fourth national tour in four years. Cities and dates are forthcoming. Visit www.ishinelive.com/ishine-tour for the latest information.

“I’m excited to share my music with everyone on the iShine tour,” said Rachel. “If one of my songs impacts an individual in a positive way and inspires them to spread the name of Jesus Christ, then I’ve accomplished my goal.”

Rachel’s debut CD Go released earlier this year by in:ciite media and EMI-CMG Distribution. The songs on Go represent Rachel‘s first foray into the world of songwriting with her seasoned pop-music producer, Dave Lubben (Kutless) and are a unique take on life’s experiences. Rachel co-wrote all 10 songs on the record. The cohesive messages found on Go are simple, yet powerful: to love the Lord, to love people, and to exemplify the Lord’s call to disciple.

For more information on Rachel Chan visit www.RachelChanMusic.com or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rachelchanmusic.

ABOUT iShine: iShine is the only comprehensive media group that produces moral life-changing content by Christian teens for children between the ages of 7-13 (tweens). iShine equips pre-teens, their families, and people who work with children to illuminate the pre-teens’ world and help them find their value, identity, and purpose in Christ. iShine KNECT is the #1 highest rated Christian tween TV program in the world, reaching more than 100 million households.

ABOUT in:ciite media: in:ciite is a growing music and film company where creativity, innovation, impacting technology, and experiences merge.  Our mission is helping build God’s kingdom by creating remarkable experiences through media products and events that are culturally and spiritually relevant. For more information, please visit: www.inciite.com.

Nashville, Tenn. (May 14, 2012) - Elk Lake Publishing has announced the release of Mike McCormick’s Man Quest: Leading Teenage Boys Into Manhood, a step-by-step approach for fathers and male mentors guiding boys as they transform into men of courage, honor and integrity. The book is being distributed exclusively to the CBA market through New Day Christian Distributors.

In Man Quest, McCormick has captured six essential guideposts designed to bring fathers and sons together on a life-changing spiritual quest. Dads (or mentors) work through interactive questions, movie nights, and creative activities with boys. Man Quest concludes with a chapter titled “Rugged Truths Every Man Must Know,” a dose of tough love that pulls no punches. The workbook-style publication offers hands-on help, teaching tips, and complete agendas for celebration weekends to make the journey to manhood fulfilling and fun.

“Just about every culture on the planet actively teaches their teenage boys what it means to be a man, with Western society being the most notable exception,” McCormick says. “Most men have an innate hunger to teach boys the true essence of manhood but just don’t know where to start or what to say. Man Quest provides a perfect starting point for an adult man to engage a son (or mentee) in the most pivotal discussion of his life — what it truly means to be a man.”

The idea for Man Quest stemmed from an incident that occurred one afternoon when McCormick’s 12-year old son came home and asked if he could see a new movie his friends recommended. The film, titled The Hangover, was a popular R-rated movie about a group of four buddies who go to Las Vegas for a bachelor party and a weekend of boozing, gambling, strippers and drugs. McCormick realized that regardless of his efforts to teach his son what it means to be a man, the culture was having a strong influence as well.

When the author sat down to write a clear and compelling definition of what it means to be a man, he found he didn’t really have one himself. After some reading and research, McCormick came up with six guideposts toward manhood to share with his son: accept responsibility, lead courageously, pretend about nothing, journey with God, protect your heart, and engage in deep and meaningful relationships. He searched for a resource book that would help dads communicate the essence of manhood to their teenage sons and couldn’t find one, which inspired him to create a workbook to help fathers articulate what it truly means to be a man. After McCormick shared his workbook during a “Man Quest” journey with 12 father/son pairs, including himself and his own son, he felt compelled to share it with others.

“Dads can’t afford to be complacent in our society. If you’re not actively talking to your teenage son about what it truly means to be a man, then his concept of masculinity is being warped by the cultural definition of money, sex and power,” McCormick says. “Your window of influence with your son is smaller than you think and his masculine mindset is being adversely shaped right now. It’s not the responsibility of your church, school or youth group to teach your son the essence of manhood — it’s the father’s role to pass it on. Heck, if you don’t have a teenage son yourself, there are plenty of young boys out there without a father who need a mentor to show them the way. Our boys are dying for a real and true definition of what it really means to be a man!”

The guiding Scripture for Man Quest, McCormick says, is I Corinthians 13:11-12: “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”

“Elk Lake Publishing, dedicated to ‘publishing the positive,’ is excited to release the book Man Quest: Leading Teenage Boys Into Manhood, authored by Mike McCormick,” says Karl Nilsson, managing editor of Elk Lake. “Diverse cultures throughout the world have specific rituals and ceremonies designed for young boys to grow into men. In the media-dominated U.S., we too often leave it up to the internet or television to teach our boys the way to manhood. Man Quest changes all that in a positive, inspirational book that will benefit fathers and sons for generations to come.”

For more information about Man Quest, visit www.manquestmovement.com. Man Quest is available at elklakepublishing.com or amazon.com.

For more books from Elk Lake Publishing, visit elklakepublishing.com or newdaychristian.com.

Photo caption, top: Book cover of Man Quest, released by Elk Lake Publishing.

Photo caption, bottom: Mike McCormick, right, with son, Chase, left, wrote Man Quest as a guide for fathers as they help their sons become men. (Elk Lake Publishing photo)

HEADLEY REPRISES IN THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL THIS FALL ON LONDON’S WEST END

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(Nashville, TN) May 14, 2012 – Grammy® and Tony Award-Winner Heather Headley announces production of her new record slated for release on September 25, 2012 featuring new R&B tracks, stirring Gospel songs, and cuts from the upcoming production of The Bodyguard where Headley reprises Whitney Houston’s role as Rachel Marron. The highly-anticipated CD project is released by in:ciite Media and its distribution partner EMI-CMG Christian Music Distribution.

Born on the Caribbean island of Trinidad the daughter of a pastor, Headley started singing and playing piano in church at a young age. Since, her multi-faceted career has been a blessing. Headley won a Tony Award in 2000 for best actress in a musical for her role in Aida and originated the role of Nala in Broadway’s The Lion King. In 2002, her debut album This Is Who I Am was nominated for two Grammy® Awards, and in 2010, she won a Grammy® in the best contemporary R&B Gospel album for Audience of One. Headley reprises the role of Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard when it debuts on West End at the Adelphi Theatre in London in fall 2012.

“I’m honored to play Rachel in the musical version of The Bodyguard, but I’m also excited to bring new music to my fans on my upcoming CD project,” said Headley. “I encourage fans to participate and visit my website to give me feedback on the unfinished tracks.”

This summer fans can participate by visiting www.heatherheadley.com to give feedback on the unfinished tracks for the new CD, which Headley is recording in May in Nashville. Fans can become a part of the official street team and stay connected for the latest songs and announcements by following Headley on Twitter at @HHTeamOfficial and @HeatherHeadley.

ABOUT in:ciite media: in:ciite is a growing music and film company where creativity, innovation, impacting technology, and experiences merge.  Our mission is helping build God’s kingdom by creating remarkable experiences through media products and events that are culturally and spiritually relevant. For more information, please visit: www.inciite.com.

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