Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns
One of the hotest acts in christian music today. This number one selling band has extraordinary talent, extraordinary music and a true calling to talk about God through music. With undeniable hits, extensive publicity and heavy touring, Casting Crowns continues to grow a remarkable fan-base. Now those fans can witness Casting Crowns live on Tour, With special Guest Matt Redman
Matt Redman
Every album has a starting point, a beginning spark. Sometimes it's set off by a series of events that form into a theme; sometimes the catalyst is a single conversation. For Matt Redman, the UK worship leader and songwriter, the elements that fueled what's arguably his most passionate set of new songs ever were two little words scribbled in his notebook.
The words have been Redman's constant reaction to all the "dark, disturbing, depressing news" that fills our TV screens on a daily basis, he says-because the gospel of Christ is about imparting news that's altogether different. Where there's darkness in the world, Jesus brings light; where there's depression, Jesus offers peace; where there's despair, Jesus offers hope. "It's truly 'beautiful news'-which is a phrase that I'd had in my songwriting notes for a little while," Redman reveals.
Knowing he may have latched onto the seeds of a memorable song-as well as an overall fresh way of singing about Jesus' message to both Christians and those who haven't yet embraced the faith-Redman knew that Beautiful News was the title of the whole record.