Entertainment

The cat is out of the bag! It's official - Third Day is our special Mystery Artist! They have nabbed 22 Dove Awards, three GRAMMY Awards and have recorded 10 albums and scored countless No. 1 songs! Get ready to enjoy seeing Third Day perform some of Christian music’s most-loved songs, several of which are sung in churches nationwide. Their distinctive southern sound and gift for both rock and worship music make this a very special treat!
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The best word to describe a Matthew West show is “fun!” His quirky sense of humor and gift for gab, combined with his talent as a musician and songwriter make for a great night! He’s probably best known for his hit pop songs, “More,” “Happy,” and “History,” but he’s also an accomplished songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Bill Ray Cyrus, Rascal Flatts, Point Of Grace and Joy Williams. After releasing two critically acclaimed albums, West’s third project, “Something To Say,” has hit it big again with the No. 1 song, “You Are Everything.”
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Named New Artist of the Year in 2005 by the Gospel Music Association, this rock-pop band was catapulted into the spotlight when their heartfelt hit songs, “Glory Defined” and “Space In Between Us” hit the radio.” The warm response from Christian music fans and the velvety voice of lead singer Jason Roy have kept Building 429 front and center. They released their fifth and newest album, Iris To Iris, last year.
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This Toledo-bred rock band’s five powerhouse albums have hit the sweet spot with Christian music fans. But look deeper and you’ll see that much of the foursome’s Dove Award nominated music comes from painful experiences. But perhaps it’s this element of popular songs such as “We Need Each Other,” “Don’t Give Up,” “Face of Love, and “I’m Not Alright” that have connected with fans.
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Growing up in “Music City USA,” Nashville, Tenn. native, Brandon Heath began writing songs and singing at the age of 13. His thoughtful lyrics and smooth pop sound have brought him much acclaim and a wildly popular No. 1 song: “I’m Not Who I Was.” His breakout debut album, Don’t Get Comfortable, earned him three 2008 Dove Award nominations for Song of the Year (“I’m Not Who I Was”), New Artist of the Year and for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.
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After wowing fans on American Idol Season Five with her big, soulful voice, Mandisa Hundley went on to record her first album, True Beauty, which was applauded by music critics nationwide. This R&B diva has performed on the TV shows “Idol Extra,” “Fox & Friends,” “The Early Show,” “Access Hollywood” and many more. Prior to “Idol” Mandisa was backup singer for many famed country artists such as Shania Twain.
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A voice like Phil Wickham doesn’t come along every day. This singer-songwriter’s melodic, pure voice is an instrument in itself. His Brit-influenced, worshipful pop tunes showcase poetic lyrics, beautiful instrumentation and yes, his exceptional voice. His sophomore album, Cannons, produced the hit single “After Your Heart,” which topped radio charts last year.
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In 2007, Rush of Fools’ song, “Undo,” rocked radios and iPods nationwide as one of the most popular songs of the year. This down-to-earth group of guys from Birmingham, Ala., skyrocketed to success almost overnight. They won a Nashville, Tenn. based contest called “Band With A Mission” and were immediately snapped up by Midas Records for their fresh sound.
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Christian music’s premier Latin-flavored band, Salvador has a longstanding history of producing joyful, danceable, upbeat music that appeals to fans of all genres of music. These Texas-natives, best known for their popular cover of the Los Lonely Boys tune, “How Far Is Heaven,” hit a homerun with their sixth and latest CD, Dismiss The Mystery.
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A live performance from Nicole C. Mullen is an extraordinary occasion. The woman who wrote and sang the mega-hit power ballads, “My Redeemer Lives” and “Call on Jesus,” is a talented songwriter, singer and dance choreographer, who can also get the groove going with songs like “Everyday People.” Mullen has received Eight Dove Awards for her work, which includes her latest project, Sharecropper’s Seed, Volume 1.
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Longtime Newsboy Phil Joel is well known for his blonde locks, sunny smile and savvy bass playing. But now he’s forging a path to create his own style of pop-rock music. Having released two critically acclaimed solo projects while still with the Newsboys, Joel released The Deliberate People Album—his first since leaving the band—late last year.
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A modern version of the ’40s big band, Denver & The Mile High Orchestra has circled the globe, playing festivals, concerts and thousands of other events like the 2002 and 2004 Olympic Games. And this year, the band took third place on the Fox network show, “The Next Great American Band.” Their music is a mix of today and yesterday blended to create a big sound. With horns blowing, DMHO delivers one of the best live performances in Christian music. The band’s electrifying energy and powerful music always draws audiences to their feet.
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This group is a family affair with parents Bill and Robin Wolaver and their kids ranging in ages 10 to 24—the oldest graduates of Julliard. Although they are all classically trained, the Annie Moses Band plays a mix of music genres ranging from folk, pop and blue-grass to soaring piano ballads.
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It seems like forever since we’ve seen 4HIM together. Don’t miss this very special encore performance. This is a must see for 4HIM fans. See this multi-award winning group as they sing some of their No. 1 songs like “Basics of Life” and “Measure of a Man” only on the K-LOVE Friend’s and Family Music Cruise!

Classic rock duo Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key ruled Christian music in the late ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s. With 17 hit albums under their belts, DeGarmo & Key are ready to take the stage once again to sing our favorite tunes like “Destined To Win” and “Boycott Hell.” Don’t miss the first public appearance in 15 years.

A renowned inspirational speaker and author, David Nasser has a gift to reach the got-to-have-it-now mentality of American youth. He talks to more than 700,000 people each year about Jesus using various media and encourages audiences in a way that’s fresh and relevant. A highly sought guest speaker at festivals, revivals, conferences, church camps and school rallies, Nasser’s message is powerful.

Karen Kingsbury has written more than 30 inspirational novels and is a regular on the USA Today and New York Times bestselling book lists. A deeply moving writer, nine of Kingsbury’s 30 novels have hit No. 1 on national lists, including the award winning “Oceans” and “One Tuesday Morning.” Hollywood has embraced some of her recent novels, including “Like Dandelion Dust,” “A Thousand Tomorrows” and “Gideon’s Gift” and is making them into movies.

Phil Newberry is the Minister of Students at Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn. His specialty is mentoring and encouraging adult leaders and older students who can impact youth in their own culture. His challenging words of wisdom have impacted audiences across the U.S.

A former missionary and family and youth counselor, Lonnie Clouse is a dynamic pastor who not only reaches out to today’s youth, but also serves as lead chaplain with Motor Racing Outreach for the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Mixing magical illusion with the gospel message, Brock Gill mesmerizes audiences young and old. Forget the magician who pulls a bunny out of a hat, Gill is today’s version of David Copperfield, performing daring feats such as escaping from a water-filled coffin and riding a motorcycle while blindfolded. He has engaged audiences with his cutting-edge show since 1997, performing magic at colleges, concerts, conferences and churches nationwide. And in 2005, he appeared in the Discovery Channel special, “Miracles of Jesus.”

A comedy group like no other, 321 Improv doesn’t just perform—they offer audiences a unique, interactive experience. Talented comedians Adam Mollhagen, Erik Gascoigne and Carl Crispin transform audience suggestions into some of the funniest skits you’ll ever see. That means no two shows are alike! 321 appears at various student and adult events nationwide. And in just three years, they have performed for more than 150,000 people.

A veteran of Barnum & Bailey Circus, DonB! "clowns around," riding a unicycle, doing magic tricks, juggling, plate spinning and telling jokes, all while promoting a positive, faith-based message of hope to audiences of all ages.
www.donbministries.com

Don't miss Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber as they make appearances throughout the cruise. Plus, your kids can watch the latest VeggieTales videos in your stateroom!
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