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My Tagline:
Whatcha listening to?
My Interests:
Prayer, Meditation, Worship, God, Angels, Charity, History, Movies, TV, Music, Books, Education, Travel, Gardening, Crafts, Current events, Art, Holistic living, Health, Depression, Recovery, Sports, Family, Marriage, Money, Pets, Dreams, Rock music, Good Christian rock, Classic rock, people watching, celebrity gossip, playing air guitar, karaoke, playing pool, keeping track of which celeb is in rehab, reading, and lots more...
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
The Black Crowes, Metallica, Day of Fire, Kids in the Way, Kid Rock (don't laugh), Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, 311, Flyleaf, 80s and 90s power ballads, POD, Matisyahu, Silvertide, Catcher in the Rye, Gotham: History of New York City to 1898, A Piece of Cake, Dirt, Angela's Ashes, 'Tis, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Saving Private Ryan, The Breakfast Club, Wedding Crashers, Knocked Up, Old School The Other Sister, Goodfellas, What Not to Wear, LA Ink, Law and Order
Who Inspires Me:
Ordinary people who do extraordinary things, people who pull themselves up by their bootstraps, celebrities who don't go to jail...
My organizations and affiliations:
Beliefnet
My favorite spiritual activities:
Praying, meditating on the subway
Who I'm praying for:
Peace, protection, and that Britney Spears stops recording music.
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Tired
About Me
Hi, I'm Dena Ross, editor of Beliefnet's Music area. I also edit the Inspiration section and contribute to Beliefnet's religion and pop culture blog, Idol Chatter. We cover spiritual music of all kinds. Although we have a particular emphasis on Christian music, music lovers of all kinds are welcome!
Here are some of our recent features:
Caroling with the Stars
Sample this year's best Christmas albums, including songs by Yolanda Adams, Johnny Cash, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
http://www.beliefnet.com/features/2007ChristmasCarols.html
The Holy Music of Israel Houghton
The Grammy Award-winning artist tells Beliefnet how 40 days of fasting and prayer helped him take Christians to a deeper level.
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/224/story_22475_1.html
Herbie Hancock's Enlightened Jazz
The great musician tells us how a magical nightclub gig inspired his journey into Buddhism and why he's still chanting 35 years later.
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/225/story_22533_1.html
From Korn to Christ
Guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch talks about kicking drugs and leaving the rock star life behind for his daughter and God.
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/222/story_22281_1.html
Top 10 Angel Songs
What are your favorite angelic tunes?
http://blog.beliefnet.com/idolchatter/2007/08/top-ten-favorite-songs-with-an.html
'I Still Pray for Simon Cowell'
From the stage of 'American Idol' to the gospel music recording studio, Mandisa lets Jesus guide her path.
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/222/story_22239_1.html
Judy Collins: 'Tell the Truth, No Matter How Hard'
The renowned singer shares her hard-won secrets for coping with grief, depression, and loss.
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/221/story_22156_1.html
Meditating on the Wild Side
Rock icon Lou Reed on his new meditation album, doing tai chi, and the greatest thing he's ever done.
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/218/story_21812_1.html
Top Christian Music Stars
Click through our gallery to meet today's top gospel, Christian Contemporary and Christian rock artists.
http://www.beliefnet.com/features/christianartists.html
Feel free to leave me a comment to let us know what you think about our music coverage. Thanks!
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Led Zeppelin Prepared to Tour Again?!
Posted: Jan 28, 2008 12:06 PM
I was so upset when Led Zep got together for only ONE show in London last month. But, according to guitarist Jimmy Page, the band may... (more)
Posted: Jan 16, 2008 11:59 AM
What did you all think of last night's episode of "American Idol"? Although I must admit, I normally watch the first few... (more)
Posted: Oct 23, 2007 5:24 PM
I just received a bulletin from Christian rockers P.O.D. asking for prayers--some of the band members have been evacuated from... (more)
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Have any recommendations? - June 25, 2008 - 12:28 PM
Hey Music ed, I've been a musical slump the past few weeks. Any recommendations for me?