 NRT Staff
NewReleaseTuesday.com is kept running through a number of incredible volunteers who are passionate about Christian music. They write, edit, produce and pray that NRT continues to reach the world with the incredible message of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in joining our staff and contributing to what we are doing here at NRT, please send an email to info@newreleasetuesday.com. We would love to hear from you!
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Kevin McNeese
Site Founder
Christian music has been a personal passion of mine for years and it has always played some kind of role in shaping who I am, both personally and professionally. I certainly listen to other types of music, but Christian music encourages and strengthens my relationship with God like nothing else can. It has been an absolute joy watching God continue to mold NRT and use it for His glory! If you want to talk about Christian music, I'm always game. |
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Marcus Hathcock
Senior Editor, Content Manager
I've been a newspaper reporter, an editor and now Communications Director for East Hill Church in Gresham, OR. I've also been involved in opera, acappella, an Avalon-style group and now am a songwriter and one of the worship leaders at East Hill. My hope in writing for NRT is that my two passions--writing and music--can encourage and inspire people while drawing them closer to Jesus. Follow my journey at www.mheternal.com. |
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Lauren Kleist
Associate Editor
Lauren Kleist has an associate degree in photography and a B.S. in corporate communications. She has been listening to Christian music for so long, she used to have a collection of vinyl LPs! Some of her favorites artists are Margaret Becker, Rita Springer, Kelly Minter, Kim Hill, Ashley Cleveland, Jill
Phillips and Chris Rice just to name a few. She currently resides just outside of Pittsburgh, PA but would love to relocate to Nashville. |
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Bill Lurwick
Host Of Weekly New Christian Music PodCasts / Radio Updates
I've been in radio since 1989 and am currently heard on KJIL in Dodge City, KS. I love doing the PodCast each week because it gives me an opportunity to hear all the new music and interview the artists behind it. My favorite saying is "enjoy the music!" and that's what I do all day long. Some of my favorite artists are Switchfoot, Leeland, U2, Billy Joel, A lot of 80's artists, Andrew Peterson and Plumb. |
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Kevin Davis
NRT Lead Contributor, Author of Behind The Song Devotional
I am a long time fan of Christian music as well as movies, TV shows and multiple PodCasts. I currently live in Pennsylvania with my wife Jennifer and three daughters, Natalie, Cassandra and Bethany. Some of my favorite artists are Shaun Groves, Todd Agnew, Jars of Clay, Caedmon's Call, Derek Webb, Sara Groves,
Lifehouse, downhere, MercyMe, Third Day, The Fray, Snow Patrol, Death Cab for
Cutie, Maroon 5 and Collective Soul. |
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Sarah Fine
NRT Contributor, Author of Life Beyond The Lyrics Devotional
I love all sorts of Christian music. She is currently involved with an independent studies program as an instructor, teaching on music. Born and raised in Southern California, Sarah enjoys writing, blogging, reading, going to concerts and trying to make the people around her laugh. |
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Mary Burklin
NRT Contributor, Christian Music Tweets
I am a college student who loves the Jesus who rescued me and seeks to echo His love in everything I do. I love art in just about all forms, but music is my passion and where I feel most at home. |
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David & Lynn Holzemer
NRT Contributors, Concert Photography & Reporting
Lynn and David Holzemer are Christian music fans with a desire to serve God with their talents. With Lynn's passion for writing and David's passion for photography, the two bring great coverage of Christian events to NewReleaseTuesday.com. They live with their two daughters in Pittsburgh, PA. |
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Michelle Gillatt
NRT Contributor, Concert Photography
I'm passionate God, photography, family, friends, music, all visual and performing arts, traveling, coffee and trying new things! I received my degree in Photographic Communications from Northwest in Wyoming. Now, I'm back in Idaho and along with NRT I serve on staff at my church as the creative arts assistant. I'm always looking to advance my work and use creativity in everything I do to bring glory to HIS name! |
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Jereme Cobb
NRT Contributor, Video PodCasts, NRT Insider
Where to start... Well on Newreleasetuesday I am a Social Media Manager. Also on our forums I try to inform the NRT Community about great music deals when I can as well as generally trying to be helpful. Also I create the Jeremy Camp, Bebo Norman, Red, Lincoln Brewster and Seventh Day Slumber Video Interviews! ( Minus Audio LOL) |
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Josh Petersen
NRT Contributor, Author of A Different Perspective Devotional
I serve as the Manager of Marketing and Retail Promotions for Centricity Music. Before holding this position, I worked for S/R/E Records as Marketing Manager, working with Flyleaf, Disciple, The Rocket Summer, Todd Agnew and more. I live in Franklin, TN, and have previously served as a part time band pastor. I enjoy golf, collecting Frank Sinatra records, finding new ways to promote Christian Music and watching Ohio State Buckeyes football. |
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NEW! Cate Morris
NRT Contributor, Artist Interviews
I have long lived a life of song. I began singing and touring at the age of five. At thirteen, I began leading worship at my home church in Boise, Idaho. I graduated from Christ for the Nations (CFNI) in Dallas, Texas in 1995 and married my Alaskan sweetheart in 1996 and moved to Alaska. Today, I teach and lead worship for churches and conferences throughout Alaska and the Northwest and love talking to other artists! |
NRT Album Review Staff
NewReleaseTuesday.com's latest team is in charge of writing quality and compelling album reviews of the latest Christian music releases every week.
NRT Mod Squad
NewReleaseTuesday.com is moderated by a group of Christian Music Fans dedicated to ensure NRT remains safe for all, organized and welcoming to new members. If you need anything regarding NRT, just ask anyone below.
NRT Social Media Managers
NewReleaseTuesday.com keeps a presence on many social networks thanks to the help of a handful of hard working volunteers who manage our communities, engage fans and friends and post new updates.
About NewReleaseTuesday.com
 NewReleaseTuesday.com went online in August of 2002 with one goal in mind: to inform Christian music fans of new releases every single week. Hundreds of new releases come out each and every year in all categories. NewReleaseTuesday.com is dedicated to introducing new titles by posting weekly new release updates as well as sending its growing community an HTML email newsletter every Tuesday. The site also keeps an up-to-date list of upcoming releases and through our online retail partners, we also list the latest pre-order offers.
The NRTeam, an unique online community for NewReleaseTuesday.com, was introduced in June 2007 along with a complete site redesign. NRTeam members can connect with each other, post their own blogs, add artist and author profiles, music and book reviews, music videos, song lyrics and more, all while earning NRT Points for FREE prizes and music!
As NewReleaseTuesday.com continues to grow, we will offer more exclusive interviews with the latest artists as well as music features like our Best Of series. You can also stay up to date on the latest news from the world of Christian music.
Finally, NRT launched the world's first, professionally produced New Christian Music PodCast. Hosted by Bill Lurwick, each week we highlight the biggest releases and give you an audio preview of what's new.
What People Are Saying About NRT
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| "Thank you so much for NewReleaseTuesday.com. This is such an amazing site.
Being a passionate Christian music fan, I didn't dream that I could find such an amazing site to explore and learn about new artists and releases. It is a great resource to discover more about artists that I haven't even heard of before and hear some of their new music. The album previews and free mp3s are amazing let alone the NRT store. I was sure there would be strings attached but I haven't found any so far and I have received a few CDs from the store (for which I am extremely grateful). I just thought I should let you know how amazing your site is and how much I am enjoying it." —Matt R. |
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| "Thanks so much for your weekly newsletter and updates!
Thanks so much for your free weekly downloads!
I've purchased a couple of CDs after dowloading the free song. I used to work at a Christian bookstore and could easily keep up to date on all the new releases, but now I rely on NRT.
So THANK YOU!! Keep up the awesome work!"—Gail |
"Just wanted to say this is my favorite site! I go to it all the time! I love the one week cd release where you can listen to the whole cd! It's helped me decide that i wanted the leeland and third day cd but i wasn't planning on getting it before! Keep up the great work! I just wanted to thank you! Thanks a lot!" —Sean
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"Your website is awesome. I love how well it is put together and how you keep it updated with all the new CDs that release." —Josh D.
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| "I appreciate having access to your site and all the information that is on it. It is one of the most comprehensive sites that I have been on with details on our favorite Christian artists, as well as, new and upcoming artists. Your site is awesome!" —Linda |
| "Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much I look forward to Tuesdays! Your email is fantastic. It's a great wrap-up of all new releases with the mini-reviews and quick listing of what's coming up. And I love the podcasts! Keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do in spreading His music!" —Jim |
| "Hey, I just wanted to tell you how much a appreciate your site. Before I found your site, I would spend a lot of time on the phone calling the Christian book stores and on their websites looking for the new releases every week. 99% of the time the people didn't know and the websites were not updated and so disorganized. One day I googled "new release tuesday" and I found you. I love your site, weekly emails, and previews. I can visit it with confidence knowing that you will have artists and dates to look forward to. I just wanted to let you now how I felt and I will spread the word about all the cool things you're doing. Thank you again." —Steve Christian |
| "Just wanted to say thank you for the awesome work you do on keeping us on top of what is going on in Christian music and entertainment and beyond. I really appreciate all the hard work that must go into this. So thanks and keep it up." —Ayeisha King |
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| "New Release Tuesday is the main tool I use to find out about new bands and albums. It's definatly my favorite site. I have purchased 8 albums from last year's Top Ten. I knew about my two favorite bands until I subscribed to New Release Tuesday. Keep up the good work!" —Jason Berg |
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| "Just want to let you know that I enjoyed reading your top 10 list last year and was looking forward to it this year. There are so many new albums coming out every week that it's hard to sift through and pick out what I like. I usually buy CD's of bands that I already know but I like to see what you recommend and then have a listen (via the handy audio clips provided on the Family website). Last year I found that I had half of your top 10 picks but this year I found only 2 of my purchases were on your list. As I listened to your selections, I have decided that I would like to add 6 or 7 of the albums to my collection with PCD and Casting Crowns as the first 2 to add. Happy New Year!" —Wendy, Warren, MI |
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| "I am the music minister/director at my church and I am very much into the music that is hitting the stores. I must say I look forward to your newsletter every week so I know what is coming out and what I just can't go without buying! So, great job on the newsletter!" —Justin Pruitt |
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| "Often I go to your web site and look at the "Releasing Soon" page. I love
how its a HUGE list of the cds that will come out all year long. It's so exciting for me to view that." —Rylan |
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