Disgraced former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait, accused by several men for alleged rapes and sexual abuse over a 16-year period, is trying to make amends. In a call Tait made to one of his victims, which was recorded and released to The Roys Report (TRR), the rock star begged for forgiveness. “When I first made the advances on you, touched you inappropriately, and it just, it just bloomed out of control, and .| The Roys Report
Jayme Zazworsky-Opincar adored Michael Tait at the height of his fame with superband DC Talk. As fans have grappled with the fallout of Tait’s double life from paragon of upright Christian manhood to predator, she’s had to grapple with a broken heart. Why? Jayme was Tait’s girlfriend. From 1997-1998, the two were a pair, with promises of marriage and kids. “He felt like he was made for me” she told The Roys Report (TRR).| The Roys Report
‘I grieve for his family, friends, and our Divinity community,” said Edgardo Colón-Emeric, dean of Duke Divinity School, where Abbington had planned to teach in the fall. The post ‘Dean of African American Church Music’ James Abbington Dies at 65 After Duke Appointment appeared first on Word&Way.| Word&Way
Before the memorial service started, two hours of songs from the biggest worship artists today served to frame everything that followed as part of a church service — sending the message that Kirk’s politics were from God.| Word&Way
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Baylor announced in April that one of the biggest names in Christian contemporary music, Lauren Daigle, will be coming to Baylor to perform at Foster Pavilion. Now, with only a day to go before the show, Daigle will soon become the second performer in a ten-show series that will take place at Foster Pavilion over the next two years.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
When Newsboys owner Wes Campbell resigned from the Gospel Music Association board in July, he insisted he had “no idea” about the devastating behaviors by frontman Michael Tait. But many have called those claims into question. And Campbell’s Grammy-nominated band is on life support due to The Roys Report’s (TRR) investigation into Tait’s sexual misconduct, drug use, and alleged cover up by Newsboys’ management. Over the past few months, the band has lost its Canadian tour, multipl...| The Roys Report
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I’ve liked Thomas Tallis since boyhood. I was subjected to his work in spite of my native preference for Punk and Prog Rock, and learned to like it in spite of myself. In 1567 Tallis wrote 9 pieces for an Anglican Archbishop who needed English versions of the Psalms that met the standards of the […]| Truth and Tolerance
Tasha Layton has thrived since her days as a contestant on “American Idol” and a backstage vocalist for Katy Perry. After turning down a solo career in pop| American Essence