Chris Tomlin: Adore CD Review and Giveaway

Who doesn't love Christmas music at this time of the year? I know it is something I truly never get tired of. Chris Tomlin released this new Christmas album and features such classic Christmas songs with a mix of original Christmas songs. There are special guest performances from Laura Daigle, All Sons and Daughters, Crowder and more on this album.

If you haven't heard of Chris Tomlin before you might not realize that he is an American contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter who has sold nearly 30 million records. Some fo his most well-known songs are "How Great is Our God", "Jesus Messiah", "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)", "Our God", and "Whom Shall I Fear". His 2013 album Burning Lights debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, only the fourth Christian album ever to open at number 1. Throughout his career, Chris has been nominated for 32 Dove Awards (6 of them collaborative efforts) and he has won 19 of them.

The songs on this album include:
 

1. He Shall Reign Forevermore

2. Adore

3. Midnight Clear (Love Song)

4. Noel featuring Lauren Daigle 

5. Hymn Of Joy 

6. Silent Night featuring Kristyn Getty 

7. What Child Is This? featuring Sons & Daughters 

8. It's Christmas

9. A King Like This

10. Bethlehem

11. A Christmas Alleluia featuring Lauren Daigle & Leslie Jordan of All Sons & Daughters 

By far my favorites are He Shall Reign Forevermore, Noel, Bethlehem, and Silent Night! I know that you will truly love the music that is on this album. It gives everyone something that they are sure to enjoy. You truly get the best of both world in getting Christmas music coupled with some truly great worship as well to help keep Christ in the Christmas season!

I received Chris Tomlin's Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship compliments of Capital Christian Distribution and Propeller LLC for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation, aside from a free copy of this CD, in exchange for my honest review. I've been a huge fan of Chris' since hearing Whom Shall I Fear and was surprised when I researched more of his music just how many songs of worship, praise and contemporary Christian music he had written or I was familiar with just didn't know they were his. This is such a beautiful CD that truly honors Jesus in every single song and one I know will bless your Christmas season. For me this one rates a 4.5 out of 5 stars. 

Now for the part you have been waiting for, thanks to the generosity of Capital Christian Distribution and Propeller LLC, they are offering a giveaway of this amazing CDto one lucky reader. Here's all you need to do to enter.

1. Be a follower of my blog, Reviews From The Heart or "Like" my Facebook page, Reviews From The Heart. 

2. Leave a comment on either place and tell me why you'd love to win a copy of the Chris Tomlin's Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship. If you are leaving a comment below, don't forget to include your email address. You can use the words (at) and (dot) instead of the symbols. If you are leaving a comment on Facebook, no worries, I can message you if you are the lucky winner for you to get in touch with me.

3. This giveaway is open to US and Canada only.

4. I will email or message the winner of the giveaway once it ends on December 4th. You will need to respond within 72 hours or another winner will be selected.

5. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor, Propeller/FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are NOT eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are NOT eligible to win again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Disclosure (In accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions ae 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. 

For more information about Chris Tomlin, or where you can pick up a copy of this CD today, please click on the links below: 

Chris Tomlin Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship

 
You can find Chris Tomlin on Facebook to stay up to date on all his music and projects.

If you want to digitally download a copy of this CD on Itunes, please click here. 

MercyMe - It's Christmas CD Review and Giveaway

I love this time of the year, where we get the blessed opportunity to listen to Christmas music that praises and worships Jesus Christ. I am even more excited when I get to share a great music CD from MercyMe, It's Christmas with you as well as give one away! MercyMe has partnered with Pizza Ranch which is familiar to those of you that live in the Midwest and the Great Plains states. MercyMe It's Christmas CD will be available in Pizza Ranch locations beginning November 1, 2015 through the end of 2015. It has 4 exclusive songs that can only be found on the CD version being sold by Pizza Ranch. Each CD will be sold for $5 plus tax. Pizza Ranch will give away the CD with a $25 gift card purchase as well as sell the full album at each of its 200 locations throughout the Midwest and Great Plains states.

"We are so excited to debut our new Christmas album, Mercy Me It's Christmas, with Pizza Ranch: said Bart Millard with MercyMe. "Pizza Ranch is a fantastic restaurant with a great mission to glorify God. It's the perfect gift to give this Christmas season and the perfect CD to get you in the Christmas spirit.

This CD comes packed with 16 amazing songs, including Christmastime Again, a bit of a Rockabilly Christmas song, and such notable classics like Sleigh Ride, I'll Be Home for Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, and such beautiful worships songs like Go Tell It On the Mountain, Do You Hear What I Hear, O Come, O Come, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Holy Night, and Silent Night. There are so great ones like Our Lullaby, Joseph's Lullaby Hold On Christmas and Newborn.

Songs:

1. Newborn

2. Christmastime Again

3. Sleigh Ride

4. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

5. Hold On Christmas

6. A Holly Jolly Christmas

7. Go Tell It On The Mountain

8. Do You Hear What I Hear

9. Our Lullaby

10. Joy

11. O Come, O Come 

12. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

13. O Holy Night (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

14. Silent Night (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

15. Joseph’s Lullaby (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)

Truly there is bound to be something for everyone on this CD and it makes it even more meaningful knowing that they truly have captured the Spirit and essence of Christmas by keeping Christ in the Christmas season. I love Christmas albums like this because its nice to see a different twist on some of the well known songs by MercyMe, a band that is not ashamed of Christ and to convey that in this wonderful and heartfelt Christmas Album.

About Pizza Ranch:

 

Cultivating its mission “To give every guest a legendary experience” since its inception in 1981, Pizza Ranch connects with its communities in a way that provides bridges for friends, family and colleagues to come together. Today, Pizza Ranch is based in Orange City, Iowa and owns, operates and franchises over 190 locations in 13 states. Consistent growth has been a Pizza Ranch staple, as the brand has become a beacon of community involvement and exceptional food. The Pizza Ranch buffet features legendary pizzas, salads and desserts, and is delivered with an unmatched service quality.  “We are extremely blessed to have a very close connection with our guests,” said Adrie Groeneweg, co-founder and president of Pizza Ranch. “This project extends the brand’s essence to a new dimension beyond our four walls and into their lives. It’s a new kind of way for us to relate to our loyal fans.”

I received MercyMe It's Christmas compliments of Pizza Ranch and Propeller LLC for my honest review of this CD. I did not receive any monetary compensation aside from a free copy of this CD in exchange for my honest review. I love that this contains some of our favorite Christmas classics along with their own songs so it truly does give everyone something they are bound to enjoy. It contains some upbeat and some worship songs on it to appeal to every age group that would pick this up. In my opinion, I would rate this a 4 out of 5 stars.

For more information about MercyMe It's Christmas, Pizza Ranch or where to pick up a copy of this CD today, please click on the links below:

MercyMe It's Christmas!

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Now for the best part, thanks to the generosity of Pizza Ranch, MercyMe and Propeller LLC, they are giving away a copy of this CD to one lucky reader. Here are your guidelines to enter.

1. Be a follower of my blog, Reviews From The Heart or "Like" my Facebook page, Reviews From The Heart. 

2. Be a resident of the US or Canada. No P.O. Boxes please.

3. Leave me a comment below or on my Facebook page telling me why you'd love to win a copy of this CD. Don't forget to include your email address in the comment box or message me with it if you are doing it through social media. You can use the words (at) or (dot) instead of the actual symbols.

I will email the winner of the giveaway once it end on November 27th. You will have 72 hours to respond before I select another winner. Feel free to enter as many times as you like.

Disclosure: This is for US or Canada only. Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising") : Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. 

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller/FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. 



 

Simply Christmas by Robin Harper - CD Review

Christmas is a-coming and the goose is getting fat, and with it Christmas music, drummer boys, choirs, bells and other assorted accompaniment abound, from string quartets and French horns to orchestras and brass bands. All except for the sparkling new addition to the holiday music catalogue, simply called Simply Christmas, featuring simply piano and one voice - Robin Harper's.

Teaming up with pianist Marvin Goldstein, talented vocalist Robin Harper is celebrating the intimacy and simplicity of the holidays by putting a new twist on the Christmas standards we'll all start whistling right after Thanksgiving, including "The Christmas Song," "White Christmas," "Santa Baby," and " Silent Night."

"This is the time of year when music helps us renew our faith as well as our sense of fun," Robin said. " I wanted to combine the two by choosing songs close to our hearts, jazz them up a little and have a good time with them. And with just us - Marvin's marvelous piano accompaniment and me - it's like we're in your living room, sharing an intimate holiday gathering with your family," she said.

Sometimes, they say, less is more... and with Simply Christmas, no truer words were ever spoken ... or sung.

I received Simply Christmas by Robin Harper compliments of Bostick Communications and The Sayles Organization for my honest review and I have to say, I really LOVED the different blends on some of my favorite classic songs, from a 1940's rendition of (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man with The Bag and even Santa Baby. There are 11 songs on this CD and each one is offers just a classic clean take with piano and vocals blended together in perfect harmony. I even loved the newer songs of Mary, Did You Know and Grown-Up Christmas List which I have been missing on my of my other Christmas CD's. This is a perfect collection with truly something for everyone and I would rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars.

For more information on Simply Christmas, Robin Harper or where you can pick up this Christmas CD today to add to your personal collection of holiday favorites, please click on the links below:

Simply Christmas from Robin Harper

You can also find Robin Harper on Facebook by clicking here.