News & Updates

Last Day to Vote for Momentum Awards - Thanks for Your Support!

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

Dear Friends,

I’m honored to have been nominated for a “Momentum Award” in several categories at IndieHeaven.Com, including:

* Instrumental Artist of the Year (Fred McKinnon, Piano)
* Worship Artist of the Year (Fred McKinnon)
* Worship Album of the Year (Worship Under the Stars)

It’s now the LAST DAY TO VOTE. Then, the top 5 artists will move to the finalist stage in January.

Would you please take about 60 seconds and consider voting for me in the categories above (or where you feel appropriate) if my music has inspired or blessed you?

I appreciate the support and hope that if I’m honored to make the Finalist Stage that I will have a greater opportunity to get my music heard.

VOTE HERE BEFORE MIDNIGHT DEC 31

WECC 89.3 Commercial for New Year’s Eve Event

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

Hey Everyone -
48 more hours - we’ll be celebrating the start of 2007 together in worship, prayer, praise, and celebration. The great team down at 89.3 FM (WECC, The Lighthouse) have produced a great commercial … check it out!

Worship Under the Stars on New Years Eve!

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

ATTENTION: Fred McKinnon and “Worship Under the Stars” is co-sponsoring (and performing) at the first ever “Youth Explosion” New Years Eve Celebration on Jekyll Island, GA! A special “MySpace” page has been setup for this event at www.myspace.com/jekyllislandworship

Below is a summary of the event details so far - hope you can come!
Event Details:

Youth Explosion is a vision launched by the Jekyll Island Authority for a safe, alcohol and drug free evening of Christian music, praise, and celebration. Sponsored by WayRadio 90.7 FM, Worship Under the Stars, The Gathering Place, Jekyll Island, and WECC 89.3 “The Lighthouse”, it should be an awesome night of fun, music, and celebration.

Admission is $10.00/advance, $12/door. Tickets can be purchased locally at the Shekinah Glory Christian Bookstore or Online.

Fred McKinnon (website | MySpace) is the Producer and Coordinator for the night of worship. Fred is the Producer and Worship Leader for the annual Worship Under the Stars concert which occurs on Jekyll Island each year. He has assembled a lineup of some great Christian music for the night, the last of which will be the “Worship under the Stars” Band!

The Schedule

Doors open at 9:00 PM

Opening Band: “The Rock” Bible Study Praise Band from WECC 89.3 FM “The Lighthouse”

Second Band: “Saint Lewis”, featuring Shannon Lewis (MySpace for Saint Lewis)

Third Band: Christopher Heidler (MySpace for Christopher Heidler) - a worship leader/songwriter from Atlanta, GA - awesome acoustic guitar, songwriting and vocals.

Fourth Band: McKendree Augustas, Nashville, TN (MySpace for McKendree Auguastas) - hometown of Brunswick/St. Simons, now living in Nashville, TN - awesome songwriter, band, performer, worship leader - his music will be a huge treat!

Fifth Band: Worship Under the Stars Band (www.worshipunderthestars.com)

The “WUTS” band will take the stage around 11:00 - 11:15 PM, EST and will lead the crowd in a celebration of praise and worship. Closer to the midnight hour, Fred McKinnon will lead the crowd in a time of prayer, reflection, and dedication and will encourage a short time of silence and reflection. Around 10 ’til … we’ll celebrate some more and prepare for the BIG COUNTDOWN - and we’ll ring in 2007 together.

Stay after 12:00 for more music, drinks, and celebration!

See u there!