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Actor, cut from show for refusing sex scenes, says he’s glad

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Actor Neal McDonough says he was blacklisted in Hollywood for several years because he refused to perform sex scenes. Known for his performances in “Band of Brothers,” “Minority Report” and “Desperate Housewives,” ...

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Jim Brickman shares why he loves Christmas music and his roots

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Jim Brickman is a man on a mission to remain true to himself and the music he enjoys providing others. Metro Voice caught up with the artist by telephone and asked him ...

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Bill Gaither talks changes in Christian music, faith

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Metro Voice interviewed Bill Gaither Wednesday, Nov. 7. The composer and singer is no doubt one of the central characters in the long and storied history of Christian music in the 20th ...

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Michael Bublé thanks Jesus for son’s cancer remission

Canadian crooner Michael Bublé put his faith centerstage during a recent appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Cordon,” thanking Jesus Christ for his 5-year-old son’s cancer remission. While Bublé tearfully ...

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For Steven Curtis Chapman, it’s personal

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Most of our memories are connected in one way or another to music. Remember when you took your car out for your first solo ride, the radio blaring? Slow danced with someone ...

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David Crowder not your typical Christian musician

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Over the course of a career that includes 16 years fronting the David Crowder Band and now two albums as a solo artist (released under the name Crowder), David Crowder has gained ...

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Wahlberg may be one of most devout believers in Hollywood

Actor Mark Wahlberg has revealed details about his militant daily workout routine, but there was one element that shocked many of his fans – prayer. Wahlberg, who is one of the most ...

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The conversation with God that blew Matthew West away

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Matthew West is sharing the surprise he felt when, after a long career in music, God told him to go “all in” for Jesus. He hopes his latest album has inspired other ...

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KC native returns to open Royals game with National Anthem

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Stephanie Varone never tires of performing the National Anthem at stadiums across the country. “I love performing, especially when people feel emotion from my performances,” said Varone, a Plymouth, Minnesota resident who ...

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Michael W. Smith talks grace and love ahead of Faith and Family July 7

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While not officially a stop on his current sell-out tour, Michael W. Smith will headline the 2018 Kansas City Royals Faith and Family event July 7 at Kauffman stadium. Smith will be ...

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Owl City celebrates life’s special moments with inspiring new album

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It’s time to come home. That’s the theme on Cinematic, the sixth studio album from electronic music maven Adam Young, aka Owl City. Cinematic is reminiscent of an 80s-themed movie soundtrack, mixing Young’s trademark ...

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Harris Faulkner credits God, military discipline for success

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She’s one of the most recognizable faces on cable news but what you may not know is that Harris Faulkner is a so-called “Army Brat.” She says being raised in a military ...

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Legendary rocker Alice Cooper credits Jesus for cure

Thirty-seven years ago, Alice Cooper awoke throwing up blood. “Everything that could go wrong was shutting down inside of me,” the legendary rocker recalled. “I was drinking with Jim Morrison and Jimi ...

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Popular Isaacs bring tour to Overland Park

The Isaacs will bring their popular concert tour to the Kansas City area April 13, 7 P.M. at Kansas Christian College, 74th and Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Tickets available HERE. Based in ...

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Olympics: Dietzen’s love for teammates anchored by faith

RIO DE JANEIRO — Christa Dietzen comes by the “Mom” nickname her teammates have given her naturally. She’s the oldest in her extended family, and she’s one of the oldest players on ...

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The Unmaking of Nichole Nordeman

One of Christian music’s best-known voices emerges from a 10-year hiatus to sing about hope amid pain. Fifteen years ago, Nichole Nordeman, then still in her 20s, was one of the biggest ...

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The Jim Gaffigan Show Gives Positive Spin to Christians

Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan on their new TV show, their big family, and ‘clean’ comedy. The Jim Gaffigan Show premiered on TV Land on July 15—and Gaffigan’s reputation as a “clean Christian comedian” ...

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“I Love God More” Says Rapper Dre Tee

Dre Tee has been performing and writing music since his early teens. Originally focused on breaking into the bigtime, the Lord had different plans for him. Metro Voice recently got a chance ...

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Life Inspires Lyrics for Grandeur Band

Hailing from Blue Springs, the band Grandeur has been flying under the radar for a while, writing a collection of praise and rock with a focus on the Lord. As mentioned last ...

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Selma Star: God Called Me to Play MLK Jr.

The Selma star talks about tapping into the civil rights icon’s humanity and faith   By Sophia Lee |   (WNS)–Few Hollywood stars would discuss in an interview how they pray before accepting ...

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Group’s Latest Album Earns It Top-of-the-Chart Billing

Group Comes to Uptown Theater in KC May 15 By Jeff Koch | (WNS)–The band members of NEEDTOBREATHE may indeed have trouble breathing in the rare air they currently occupy. Their new ...

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American Idol winner gives God the credit

(BP) — When Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of the singing contest “American Idol” May 25, he responded by saying, “I thank the Lord. He got me here.” McCreery, 17, also is ...

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