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Wednesday, July 08, 2009


 The Singing Bengal

Ben Utecht, starting tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals, has had a successful five-season football career, including a Super Bowl win with the Indianapolis Colts. And now Utecht is expanding his talents beyond football and adding a notch in his belt that few football players can claim: A duet with Sandi Patty.

This duet, along with songs co-written with Mark Harris, Jeremy Camp, and others, appears on Utecht's new self-titled album. Christian Music Today sat down with Utecht to talk about his new album and what inspired him to begin his music career. His passion for reaching others is evident as he explains how he shares his faith both through his music and on the football field. Read the interview here and take a look at Andrew Greer's 4-star review of his album.

Then take a look at our three other new reviews this week: Bobby Bishop's Everyday Man, Travis Cottrell's Jesus Saves LIVE, B. David's Life Journal, and our Indie Spotlight on The Ineloquent.

And finally, take a look at this week's Scoop, reporting on Syntax Records' decision to stop endorsing rap artist RedCloud citing "substance abuse," a new duet album from Bebe & Cece, Third Day's induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and more.

Blessings,

Kim Tobey
Kim Tobey, Newsletter Editor
ChristianMusicToday.com

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 This Week's Reviews

Bobby BishopBobby Bishop
Everyday Man (Chosen Records/Executive Music Group)
Fresh hip-hop
4 stars

Travis CottrellTravis Cottrell
Jesus Saves LIVE (Indelible Creative Group)
Epic live worship
3.5 stars

B. DavidB. David
Life Journal (Destiny Style)
Smooth gospel pop
2.5 stars

INDIE SPOTLIGHT
The IneloquentThe Ineloquent
Seeing Things Your Way
Singer/songwriter pop
3.5 stars

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 New Features

INTERVIEW
The Singing Bengal
Ben Utecht, tight end for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, scores a touchdown with his music career too.


THE SCOOP
Label Disciplines RedCloud
Syntax Records cites "substance abuse" as its reason to cease endorsing rap artist. Plus: BeBe & CeCe plan album, tour; Third Day to Georgia Music Hall; a Jonas Brother to tie the knot; Foreigner frontman showcases faith; and more.


 Recent Features

Catching Up With ... Michael Sweet
The famed Stryper frontman reflects on losing his wife to cancer, the group's 25th anniversary, plus an update on his role in legendary rock band Boston.


New Skillet CD Details Unveiled
Mainstream crossovers team with all-star producer. PLUS: Blind Boy gone solo, Schultz's studio and road return, Sapp's ringtones record, and more.


 Good Buys

Good BuyMM 10, CD/DVD
With more than twenty #1 radio hits, numerous awards and more than six million records sold, Newsboys' continue to satisfy diehard fans—and win new ones!
Good BuyRevelation, CD
Musically adventurous and lyrically vulnerable, Third Day gives voice to the mixed emotions of all believers, reconciling our everyday struggles with the hope of heaven!
Good BuyYou Are My Hiding Place, 3 CDs
Available only at CBD! You'll be lifting your hands and your voice while enjoying this collection of fifty praise & worship classics performed by the Maranatha Singers!
Good BuyWOW Hits 2009, 2 CDs
Includes "Cinderella" (Steven Curtis Chapman), "Every Man" (Casting Crowns), "God with Us" (MercyMe), "Call My Name" (Third Day), "In Better Hands" (Natalie Grant), and more.

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