Christian Celebrities & Entertainers

Amy Grant has been one of my favorite artists since the 1980s when her music introduced me to the gospel music world. Amy Grant was born November 25, 1960, in Augusta, Georgia. She is a singer-songwriter, author, media personality and occasional actress, best known for being a pioneer in the contemporary Christian music industry when she was still a young teenager.

Gospel Music 101: Who is Amy Grant?
A short look at the life and career of gospel singer Amy Grant.

The Christmas Collection - Amy Grant
A music review of Any Grant's Christmas project for 2008, "The Christmas Collection" which contains 18 Christmas songs

Koinonia Family Reunion Review
Amy Grant got her start playing at Koinonia Coffeehouse as a teenager. In 2007 she took part in the Koinonia Family Reunion Review concert.

Carrie Prejean rose to fame as the Miss USA contestant who answered the politically-charged opinion question posed by Perez Hilton with her honest opinion. Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was ridiculed following the Miss USA Pageant for answering the opinion question by giving her honest opinion.

Because I have so much information on Carrie Prejean, I have created a separate lens for her. To read more about Christian model Carrie Prejean, see my Miss California - Carrie Prejean lens.

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Dan Meyer is a Christian sword swallower who has appeared on the 2008 show "America's Got Talent." Born April 7, 1957, Dan Meyer was is a performance artist, corporate entertainer, inspirational/motivational speaker, and professional sword swallower best known for swallowing swords underwater in a tank of sharks and stingrays.

I have created a separate lens for Christian sword swallower Dan Meyer. To find out more about Dan, visit the Dan Meyer Sword Swallower lens.

Top ten similarities between Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson
Although the differences between the careers and lives of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson are distinct and varied, since August marks the anniversary month of the death of Elvis Presley as well as the presumed secret burial month of Michael Jackson, this article will examine ten similarities between Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.

Gospel Music 101: Who was Elvis Presley? Gospel singer, music icon and more
Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935, into abject poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi. Although his family did not have material wealth, they were a close family (especially Elvis and his mother) and a musical family, so Elvis was exposed to music from childhood. Young Elvis began singing at an early age and received his first guitar when he was 11.

The Gospel According to Elvis Presley: Elvis' gospel recordings
As reported in Who Was Elvis Presley? Elvis had a fascination with gospel music from his childhood and he named gospel pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe as an early influence. Rolling Stone once reported, "Gospel pervaded Elvis' character and was a defining and enduring influence all of his days." According to Christian Century, Elvis wrote more than 50 gospel songs and recorded many classic hymns in his career.

Gospel Music 101: Which gospel artists got their start in Nashville?
Nashville is home to many gospel music artists, and many Christian musicians got their start in Nashville. Some of the gospel artists who got their start in Nashville include: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Elvis Presley, The Imperials, Daniel Kirkley, Lara Landon, Mark Schultz, Luke Benward, Lanae' Hale, pureNRG and Paramore.

From playing Bo Duke in the 1980s American television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" to playing Jonathan Kent on "Smallville," a current television adaptation of Superman, John Schneider has established a reputations as a solid American actor. John Schneider became a Christian after living with Johnny and June Carter Cash when he and Johnny spoke about Christianity. His numerous other television and movie roles make John Schneider a noteworthy Christian actor.

Jim Caviezel, John Schneider, star in The Word of Promise releasing in September
Jim Caviezel, John Schneider, Richard Dreyfuss, Lou Gossett, Jr., Stacy Keach, John Rhys- Davies, Gary Sinise, Marisa Tomei, Jon Voight, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Luke Perry, John Heard, Harry Hamlin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Joan Allen, Jason Alexander and more in "The Word of Promise"

CMT DukesFest Returns to Music City
CMT DukesFest, the annual gathering of "Dukes of Hazzard" fans, will return to Nashville in 2007 on the first weekend in June.

DukesFest Delivers Over 75,000 Good Ole Boys 'n Girls
The largest event ever to hit the Nashville Fairgrounds occurred this past weekend when DukesFest 2006 delivered more than 75,000 fans of "The Dukes of Hazzard" television series to the Nashville Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.

DukesFest 2006 Brings Hazzard to Nashville
On June 3 and 4, tens of thousands of "good ol' boys and girls" from all over America and the world will gather in Nashville, TN for CMT DukesFest 2006, the annual reunion for "Dukes of Hazzard" fans of all ages.

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John Tesh is a popular pianist, composer of pop and contemporary Christian music, author, and radio host. He got his television start doing news in several cities including Nashville, Tennessee in the 1970s as a news anchor and reporter at WSM-TV. He rose to fame as the host of the television program Entertainment Tonight. Today John Tesh is host of the nationally syndicated radio program the "John Tesh Radio Show."

The Jonas Brothers are a pop-rock boy band who are known for being wholesome Christian role models who are family friendly and even wear chastity rings. Learn more about the wholesome threesome at:

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Kirk Thomas Cameron was born October 12, 1970. Kirk is best-known for his roles as Mike Seaver on the television situation comedy, "Growing Pains," and as Cameron "Buck" Williams in the Left Behind series. Kirk Cameron has appeared in numerous other television and movie roles from his time as a child and teen actor to a successful career today.

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At first glance, Luke Benward appears like any other typical twelve year old boy. Born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, Luke spends his free time like most kids his age: playing football, video games, break dancing and practicing on his new electric guitar. Lucky for Hollywood, Benward is not just your average 7th grader.

Luke Benward: Actor, Singer, Teenager!
Although he is only 13 years old, actor and singer Lucas Aaron "Luke" Benward is well on his way to becoming a household name.

To find out more about teen celebrity Luke Benward, visit the Teen Celebrities & Role Models lens.

Mandisa is a gospel artist and former "American Idol" singer, who was the ninth-place finalist in the fifth season of "American Idol."

Miley Ray Cyrus (who was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992 but had her name legally changed), is a Golden Globe and Critic's Choice Award nominated singer, actress, and author. Miley Cyrus is better known for starring as Hannah Montana in movies and the television series Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel.

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Sarah Palin is a politician, author, speaker, and political news commentator who was the youngest person and the first woman elected Governor of Alaska. She was the running mate of Republican Party presidential candidate John McCain in the 2008 presidential election

Sarah Palin's Alaska documents life in Alaska through the eyes of Sarah Palin
"Sarah Palin's Alaska," a new documentary about -- what else? -- Alaska, will premiere on TLC on November 14, 2010.

Gov. Sarah Palin announces resignation
Did you know Sarah Palin, who just announced her plans to resign, is an Amy Grant fan?

Gov. Sarah Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor
In a surprising move, it was just reported on the news that Gov. Sarah Palin has just announced she will resign as governor of Alaska before the end of July.

Stephen Baldwin was born May 12, 1966. He is the youngest of the Baldwin brothers, and like his brothers, is an actor as well as an author.

What Is "The Lord's Lounge"?
What do you get when you combine a bad boy turned Jesus Freak, shrink wrap, some good ol' fashioned Bible thumpin' and a custom GMC cube truck? Stephen Baldwin travelin' in "The Lord's Lounge," of course!

Stephen Baldwin Is Kingdom Bound
Actor Stephen Baldwin, known for his work in films such as Bio-Dome and The Usual Suspects, as well as on TV shows including "Fear Factor" and "Celebrity Mole," will appear at Kingdom Bound Christian music festival this summer. Kingdom Bound is held at New York State's coaster capital, Six Flags Darien Lake amusement park and camping resort in Darien Center, New York, July 31 through August 3, 2005.

Movie Shorts - Livin' It Wins Award
Actor Stephen Baldwin and the Luis Palau Evangelistic Assoc.'s evangelistic extreme-sports film Livin' It (PalauFest/Tooth & Nail/EMI CMG) was named Best Movie at the National Religious Broadcasters convention.

Livin' It Review
In an effort to channel America's youth with the message of God, actor Stephen Baldwin has put together this action-packed skate/BMX DVD featuring some of today's top athletes in their respective sports. Featured on the disc, which was produced by Kevin Palau, are such athletes as Tim Byrne (currently top technical freestyle skateboarder), Sierra Fellers (winner at 2004 Tampa Am) and Bruce Crisman (gold medallist 2001 X Games, 2003 Latin X games).

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Former House Majority House Leader Tom DeLay surprised the world by competing in the 2009 edition of Dancing with the Stars."

Don't miss Gospel Artists on American Idol, our lens on those American Idol contestants who have a gospel music connection, featuring: Ruben Studdard, George Huff, Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Phil Stacey, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Stevie Scott, Nadia Turner, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Scott MacIntyre, Michael Sarver, Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds, Felicia Barton, Lil Rounds, etc., and Katelyn Tarver.