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Stephanie opens NewSong FM 5th Anniversary Party
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SAINT JOHN,
NB
November 29, 2005
–
Stephanie
performed The Maritime Song to open the NewSong FM
5th
Anniversary
& Christmas Party at
Kings
Valley
Wesleyan
Church
on Tuesday, November 29th. She was supported by a group
of musicians and dancers including John Cudmore (acoustic guitar); Cynthia Cudmore
(keyboard/accordion); Carolyn Murray (backing vocals/percussion);
Tim Davidson
(bass); Micah Peterson (drums), Scott Manning (bodhran) and the dancers led by
Shiloh Peterson
(Jill Rogers, Emily Fox, Katie Peterson, Lydia Mainville, Lauren Cudmore and Marie-Helene
Marmen).
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There was a great turn-out of about 800
people who came to help NewSong FM celebrate 5 years of broadcasting Christian
music and inspirational programming in
Saint John
. Station Manager, Don Mabee made an exciting announcement about an
upcoming boost in the stations coverage which will soon extend the radio
station's signal to the Greater Saint John area.
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Pat
Boone joined the celebration via telephone to extend his congratulations to the
station and to introduce the New Brunswick premier of the Pat Boon &
Friends musical tribute to Billy Graham: "Thank
You Billy Graham".
This loving All-Star tribute features a host of celebrity guest including:
Bono (Spoken Intro), Larry King (Spoken Passage), Kenny Rogers, Michael
McDonald, Leann Rimes, Jeffrey Osborne, Andre Crouch, DC Talk, Marty Stuart And
Others.
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Fredericton
singer BJ Meckelvie, Elizabeth McGuigan
and Jill Breen. Thanks to corporate sponsors, NewSong FM
was able to give away over $5000 worth of prize packages at the event. |
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World
Vision artist, Russ Lee, the former lead singer from the band NewSong,
was the
featured performer. The acclaimed singer/songwriter has sung on more than
10 #1 hit singles over the years-including songs recorded during tenures with
two of Christian music’s best-loved groups, NewSong and Truth. Russ’
distinct, soulful voice is instantly recognizable on Christian radio stations
everywhere. He performed many of his hits, including “Live What I
Believe” and “I Smile,” from his 2000 solo debut as well as songs from his
new Christmas album.
It
was a wonderful night of fun, music and prizes, celebrating
NewSong FM's 5 years of Christian radio broadcasting in Saint John.
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