HAPPY 5TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, CHRIS AND SARAH!!

Tonight, Chris Sligh performs at The Refuge in Macon, Georgia at 6:00 PM EST. Click here to read an article about Chris from Macon.com.

In this interview with Season 7 American Idol finalist Jason Castro, Jason says that Chris recently rang him up: "["American Idol" season-five finalist] Chris Sligh called me the other day. He was apparently hanging out with one of my friends — it's a guitarist, who's doing some studio work in Nashville — and they were hanging out, and I came up in conversation. He gave him my number, and he was just extending his friendship, and I haven't called him back yet. [Laughs.] I haven't had time, that's how busy this thing is. I can't even call back a celebrity!"

Here's a very nice news video from FOX Carolina on Chris's CD Release Party at Seacoast Church in Greenville, SC.

And another review of "Running Back To You" from 95.5 The Fish.

Chris has just announced on his blog that "Empty Me" is #13 on iTunes Christian songs and "In A Moment" is at #52! Very cool!!

Click here for an in-depth interview with Chris Sligh.

Just a reminder: Summer and vacation time are just around the corner. Please register for the Annual Fro Patro Picnic, if you haven't already done so. Click here to enter the picnic site.  Details on the July 5th evening concert to come shortly.

Chris Sligh was interviewed at Christianity Today along with Phil Stacey and Mandisa. Click here to read the first installment of "Behind The Idols".

Don't forget - tonight at 7:00 PM EST - Chris's CD Release Party at Seacoast Church in Greenville, SC.  

Brenda, a blogger who also posts on Chris Sligh's blog, met Chris at Westgate Mall yesterday. Click here for her story and pics. 

Another blogger, Darren, is also excited about Chris's new CD release. Click here to read.

Your Music Zone published this piece as well as CCM Magazine, Jesusfreakhideout and CMCentral.

Here are two nice reviews from jesusfreakhideout and hollywoodjesus.

Scroll down to read a brief interview with Chris with US Magazine.

American Idolist announces Chris's CD release.

Chris Sligh's debut CD, "Running Back To You" is officially released today.  Read Chris's blog to see the exceptional reviews that it is garnering. Click here for another review that just came out. 

I want to remind everyone other reviews that have appeared in the recent past about this album. Click here for the Cleveland Leader review. Click here for the Miami Herald review. Click here for a review from Rock the Cross. Click here for the Celebrity Cafe review. And from CCM Magazine, the opinions of two radio people: "Needless to say, feedback on Sligh and his single is nothing less than stellar. WONU/Chicago’s Seth Herd recently stated that the “Chris Sligh album is really, really good. After a few listens, I'm putting it up there as one of the best albums I've heard this year, secular or Christian.” After nearly 2 hours on the air with Jeff Cruz and the WPOZ morning show in Orlando, visiting with the staff and attending their weekly Bible study, Cruz remarked, “It was amazing! I have since been listening to the whole CD ‘Running Back to You’ and it is truly one of the most complete Christian projects I have ever heard. It actually reminds me of the debut from Casting Crowns. Every single song could be a huge hit and if early reaction to ‘Empty Me’ is any indication, several of them will!”

You can buy your copy of "Running Back To You" at chrissligh.com.

Also, please don't forget that this is Chris Sligh Day! Send us your photos!

Attention!  I had been reporting that Chris's appearance at Westgate Mall, Spartanburg, SC would occur at 4:00 PM EST today. This recent article now says 6:00 PM EST, so please call ahead to verify the time.

MJ of mjsbigblog.com has just reviewed Chris's CD. Click here to read. Also, Vote For The Worst is promoting the CD, as well as a mention on Rickey.org (under Rickey Links).

Carmen, Chris Sligh's biggest fan, chose to do something very special to commemorate Chris's solo debut CD, "Running Back To You". She commissioned a painting of the album cover from an artist named Howie Green. Howie Green's artwork shows the pop art influences of his friend and fellow artist, Peter Max. You can view Howie Green's work here. Fro Patro members had previously given Chris a signed and dedicated Peter Max poster for Christmas. The two works complement each other and hopefully will brighten up the Sligh household. Chris's album will be officially released tomorrow, May 6th.  

Here's an excellent review of the CD by Bert Saraco. He says that "there's more behind that cherubic appearance than meets the eye"....

This piece is from Your Music Zone.  Click here and here for background within this article. I believe that his bio material was taken from the new Chrissligh.com site. ("About").

This blogger, Jessica,  saw Chris at Wild Wings.

GreenvilleOnline promotes Chris's upcoming gigs at Westgate mall, Spartanburg, SC on May 6th, and the CD Release Party on May 7th at Seacoast Church.

The Augusta Chronicle promotes Chris's concert at the Vineyard Cafe on Thursday at noon.

On May 5th - 7:00 PM EST, Chris Sligh will be attending a private dinner with Family Christian Stores. On May 6th - 4:00 PM EST, Chris will be promoting his new CD release with a free acoustic concert at the Westgate Mall in Spartanburg, SC. On May 7th - 7:00 PM EST - CD RELEASE PARTY!! at Seacoast Church, Greenville, SC. On May 8th - 12:00 PM EST, he will be at the Vineyard Cafe  in Augusta, GA; At 6:00 PM EST, he will be at the Savannah Mall, in Savannah, GA. Both May 8th events are brown bag events for HIS radio to promote the CD. On May 9th 6:00 PM EST, Chris will be performing at The Refuge, in Macon, GA.

On Saturday, May 10th at 7:00 PM PST, Chris Sligh will be honored with the Arvella Schuller Award at the Crystal Cathedral alongside former supermodel Kathy Ireland & evangelist with no arms or legs Nick Vujicic. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. For more details click here. Chris will also be there on May 11th at 9:30 AM PST, singing "Vessel" with full orchestra for a televised church service.