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#6 – Catholic Playlist Worship

Catholic Playlist Worship #6

Welcome to the 6th episode of Catholic Playlist Worship! The Catholic Playlist Worship show plays the best and some of the newest sacred and traditional Catholic music available for your listening enjoyment. It’s all a part of sharing the joy of the Gospel through the power of music.

The playlist this week features The Priests, Marian Grace, Simonetta & 4ever, Jon Sarta, Collin Raye and two selections from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles and several others.

If you have an idea, comment or music suggestion for us, use our Contact Form and let us know!

Here are the iTunes links to the songs in playlist #6:

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#4 – Catholic Playlist Worship

Catholic Playlist Worship

Hear the best and some of the newest sacred and traditional Catholic music available right here on the Catholic Playlist Worship show! We have another unique selection of music that includes some artists we haven’t played before. In our playlist is Marian Grace, The Priests, L’Angelus, Benedictio, a new chant from the Cistercian Monks, and new artists to the show – Friar Alessandro and Jackie Evancho.

Plus, please welcome the listeners of St Valentine Catholic Radio, KDJW 1360 AM in Amarillo, TX to the Catholic Playlist Worship show! So happy to have you on board!

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New Featured Artist: Luke Spehar

Luke Spehar

This week on the Catholic Playlist our new featured artist is Luke Spehar. Luke grew up in a small rural community north of St. Paul, Minnesota and began writing music at the age of 16. His time in college was spent discerning the priesthood in the Catholic seminary and recording his first two albums, “Be Still” and “No Other Way”.

Luke decided to pursue God’s will for himself outside of the seminary and began directing his focus and energy on his music, both in composing and performing. He’s traveled the country, performing for audiences of all ages in concert and at various retreats for youth and young adults.

And now he’s just released his third album titled “All Is Gift”. In Catholic Playlist #56 we’re pleased to be able to play a single from this new album called “The Problem”. Check out the video:

To learn more about Luke and his music, go to www.lukespehar.com or at iTunes:

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#2 – Catholic Playlist Worship

Catholic Playlist Worship #2

We’re pleased to release our second Catholic Playlist Worship show, playing the best and some of the newest releases of easy listening, sacred and liturgical music available. We hope you consider this some of the most beautiful music available for praise and worship today. In the playlist we’ll play selections from Kitty Cleveland, The Priests, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Anna Nuzzo, Collin Raye, as well as many other terrific performers.

Have ideas on who we should play or check out for a future show? Let us know in the comments below!

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Song of the Week – Sept 22, 2014

Katy Blythe

Welcome to the Catholic Playlist Song of the Week! The song for the week of September 22nd 2014 is “New & Free” from Katy Blythe. Katy is a Pittsburgh, PA native who is currently studying at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Earlier this year she released her debut EP simply titled ‘N E W’. When writing the songs on this album she found inspiration in everyday circumstances. Two of the songs were written in between classes during the semester and another was written while weeding plants outside of campus at Franciscan University. And the song “New & Free”, Katy says was “written after being sick and tired of lies from the Evil One. We are rebuilt, renewed and we can stand on the truth of His love for us.” Here is Katy Blythe with our Catholic Playlist Song of the Week – “New & Free”:

If you like this song, get it now or check out her EP on iTunes:

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Song of the Week – Sep 15, 2014

Ben Walther - Catholic Playlist Song of the Week

Welcome to the Catholic Playlist Song of the Week! Our song for the week of September 15th 2014 is “You Are Mine” from Ben Walther. Ben is a singer, songwriter, worship leader, husband and a father who calls Ohio home. Making music for more than 15 years, Ben travels across the country to lead worship and share his gifts with God’s people. He’s co-written songs with Christian music greats like Matt Maher and released his latest album “Make Your Home In Me” last year. “You Are Mine” is one of many great songs on the album, and it’s our Catholic Playlist Song of the Week:

If you like this song, get it now or check out his other great music on iTunes:

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Crowdfunding: James Rosenbloom

Catholic music artist James Rosenbloom

If you’ve listened to the music on the Catholic Playlist show or followed many of the artists that we’ve had on the show, chances are pretty good you’ve heard or seen James Rosenbloom in the background. He’s performed with PJ Anderson, Greg & Lizzy, Alanna-Marie Boudreau, Tori Harris, Kevin Heider and many, many more. As a performer on the cello, upright bass, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, lap dulcimer, sitar, piano, as well as background and lead vocals, his versatility and talent can really bring value to his fellow artists.

And now James is looking step out of the background and record his own collection of both instrumental and sacred hymns which he’s composed over the course of the last ten years or so. But this can only happen if he reaches his goal by Oct 1, 2014. Please consider supporting his Kickstarter project today!

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Song of the Week – Sep 8, 2014

Jaime Thietten

Welcome to the Catholic Playlist Song of the Week! Our song for the week of September 8th 2014 is “It’s A Good Day” from Jaime Thietten. Jaime was raised in Twin Falls, Idaho, the second of three siblings. She discovered that through song, not only could she find meaning for her own life, but also inspire and encourage others. Jaime has recorded a total of 7 albums and her latest contemporary CD, Love Along The Way, is where you’ll find “It’s A Good Day”. About the song, Jaime recounts how she “only had one day left to write and record the last song for the record.” She prayed that God would help her to sleep so she could be rested for the next day and also to bring the perfect song. And well, let’s just say that it was a good day, and our Catholic Playlist Song of the Week:

If you like this song, get it here on iTunes and check out her other music too:

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Crowdfunding: Benjamin Brekke

Benjamin Brekke

One of the more enjoyable aspects of the rising popularity of the Catholic Playlist is that we can help artists pursue their dreams of recording music. One such artist is Benjamin Brekke, who is hoping to raise $2,000 on Kickstarter by September 4 to finish his project. He’s close to the finish line, but could use a little more help. Please prayerfully consider pledging some support for Benjamin’s project.

For a great story about Benjamin and his music, check out this article in The Catholic Spirit from the Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis.

For details of the his project and to pledge, go to his Kickstarter page.

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#53 – Catholic Playlist Show

Catholic Playlist #53

Welcome to the Catholic Playlist show, where we bring you the joy of the Gospel through music – by finding and playing the best and some of the very newest contemporary Christian music from Catholic artists. We have a lot of great music in store for you today – the playlist lineup includes music from Jaime Thietten, Andrea Thomas, Marie Miller, Tori Harris, Greg Andrews, Connor Flanagan and a few others. And if you are a fan of soul and jazz, you’re going to really enjoy our featured new artist this week, Sam Rocha.

Sam’s debut album, titled “Late to Love”, is an original concept album that performs a reading of Augustine’s Confessions through soul music. It is not a generic ode to a saint or holy person, nor it is a neutral and uncontroversial celebration of an important ancient book. From beginning to end Sam offers a bold and fresh reading of Augustine’s Confessions where the form is the content, where melody and verse take the place of assertions and argument. This music is truly something totally new and original.

Here’s an iTunes playlist of the songs included in the show so you can quickly sample and identify songs (and albums!) you want in your personal collection. Please note that some songs may not be available in iTunes.