Artist: Valor 3

Project Title: Heart Of Worship

Label: Independent

Producer: Valor 3

Purchase this project at: www.valoriii.com

Before you think that I posted the wrong project graphic for this review, let me tell you that Tarheel State recently changed their name to Valor 3.  The name may have changed but the great sound of this group has not changed a bit.  This trio continues to sing powerful songs, many of them written by group members.

"Let The Worshippers Arise" is the first song on the project and it's a call to action for all worshippers of the Lord.  "New Sound" is the second track on the project and it's a very good song of praise and worship.  The next song is also a good one titled "Jesus Is All That I Need."  The song reminds of that truth that is sometimes so easy to forget.

The next song is the project's title song with "Heart Of Worship."  "Invitation" is a great song inviting the Lord to fill us with His Holy Spirit.  "The Lord Is Our Warrior" is an upbeat song that I really enjoyed.  The song reminds us of the Lord's great power.  "I'm Free" is another wonderful song that reminds us of the freedom we can experience when Christ is in control of our life!

"Find In Me" slows the tempo down again and the song is a prayer that the Lord will find in us a heart of grace and a reflection of His Grace.  "The Last Battle" is the next song and this slow ballad reminds us of the events leading up to Calvary and the wonderful events as Christ rose again.  The final song on the project is "Until He Comes."  The song does a good job of reminding us that Christ is coming back again and what a great chain of events that will be!

Valor 3 is a very talented male trio with a sound all their own.  Their music is very enjoyable and the songs are powerful and will give the listeners a blessing.  My favorite songs on the project are "The Lord Is Our Warrior," "Jesus Is All That I Need" and "I'm Free."  The entire project is very good as Valor 3 sings these songs to perfection.  For more information visit www.valoriii.com.

Artist: Dills

Project Title: Uncommon

Label: Brookfield Music Group

Producer: Kevin Ward

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

Purchase this project at: www.junipersquare.com

The Dills have come on to scene over the past few years and they are incredibly talented.  Their latest project is titled "Uncommon" and that describes the group as well.  You will enjoy every single song on this project by this group.

"I Will Go The Distance" is a great song that states that we will go the distance with Christ.  The next song is an upbeat one with "Fight To The Finish."  What a great song written by Rebecca J. Peck that reminds us that life is a fight to the finish.  The next song slows it down tremendously as "I Carried His Cross" gives a unique perspective of the man who carried Christ's Cross. 

"To Worship You" is a proclamation to Christ that we only want to worship Him.  "The Closer I Get To The Cross" is a beautiful, slow song.  It talks of how the closer we get to the cross, we see God's Holiness and our sinfulness.  It's a great song that each person should listen to.  "The Sound Of His Voice" reminds us of the power of God's Voice and Words!

The title song of the project is next and "Uncommon" is a song that describes what Christ did for us and how uncommon it was.  "Wonder Working Power" picks up the pace once again and it simply reminds us that if you need redemption, you need Christ's Wonder Working Power.  A great upbeat song with an upbeat message.  The project ends with another upbeat song titled "God Will Go."  I love the message of the song as it speaks of God going before us and clearing a path to our victory.

The Dills are a very talented group.  They appear to be a young group as well but the one certainty is that this group can flat out sing!  The production and song selection is very good on this project but it is the vocal presentations that make this project exceptional.  My favorite songs from the project are "God Will Go," "Fight To The Finish" and "The Closer I Get To The Cross."  The entire project has nine songs and they are all favorites in my book.  If you have not heard this group before, please get a copy today and begin enjoying them!  For more information on this fast rising group visit www.thedills.net.

Artist: Faith 3

Project Title: Pages Of Life

Label: Sanctuary

Producer: Shane Roark and Faith 3

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

Purchase this project at: www.faith3ministries.com

This is the second project that we have received from Faith 3 and this talented ladies trio can always be counted on to provide us with a high quality project.  This project is that and the twelve songs on this project are all awesome.

"Treasure" is the opening song on the project and this song talks about God being the Treasure that we treasure.  A neat concept for a song and the ladies of Faith 3 deliver the message perfectly.  "God's Been Good To Me" is a faster pace that talks about how good God has been to us.  I certainly can't argue with that concept or thought and I very much enjoyed the song.  The tempo slows down again on "He's Still With Me."  It reminds us that God has been with us through every trial and temptation and he is still with us!  "He Will Make A Way" picks up the tempo once again.  Faith 3 sings with tremendous harmony and this song is a great example of that.

"He Was There" was written by group member Lora Poore.  This is a song of encouragement for anyone going through a trial as it reminds us that God is there to get you through each and every day!  "To Be Like You" was written by another group member, Janine Rigstad.  This song expresses the desire to be like Christ in a all ways.  The next song picks up the pace once again and "He'll Be" is a song reminding us that God will be anything we need.  "For The Angels" is the next song and the song is a great expression of thanks for the angels that surrounds each and every minute of our lives.

"Brand New Mansion" kicks of a great beat and the song has a great message too!  It is a song about our mansion in Heaven and I can't think of any greater thing to dwell on than that!  "Planting Flowers" is a story song with a touching message.  "When I Get There" was written by Jimmy Dooley and it talks about the time that we will have once we get in Heaven!  The final track on the project is titled "It's So Peaceful."  It is an awesome a cappella arrangement that Faith 3 really showcases their harmonizing abilities on.  The message is also great as it talks about the peace we find in the arms of the Lord.

Faith 3 is a talented trio.  These three ladies can really sing and if you put those abilities with some great songs and production, you will get a winning combination.  The group also has some songwriters which never hurts!  Picking favorites from this project was not easy since there were many very good songs but I finally decided on "He Will Make A Way," "He Was There" and "Brand New Mansion."  Again, this group is incredibly talented and if you enjoy good, solid harmonies in a Southern Gospel style, this is a group you will enjoy!  For more information on the group, visit www.faith3ministries.com.

Artist: Promise

Project Title: Say It Again

Label: Independent

Producer: Gary & MarJean Miller

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

Purchase this project at: Promise's Website

Gary and MarJean Miller, also known as Promise, have been friends of mine for several years now.  They are awesome people that have a great ministry here in Pennsylvania.  They recently released a new project and it has fourteen songs on it that you will enjoy!

"I'd Like To Say It Again" is a familiar song and Promise has a great version.  "Walk A Little Further" is an upbeat song that you will enjoy.  The next song is a great song that is titled "Lord Send Your Angels."  The song was written by Suzanne Jennings and Bill Gaither and is a simple plea to the Lord for Him to send His Angels to watch over us.  "Remind Me Dear Lord" is an old Dottie Rambo and probably goes back at least 30 years.  The song is great reminder of what God has done for us.  "If You Had Known Me" is a song that I was not familiar with but the song has a beautiful message that will bless you.

A Ronnie Hinson song is next and "Fountain Of Youth" reminds us of the only fountain of youth and how great Heaven will be!  "Holy" is the next song and it is a very good song from Promise.  "What Sin" is the title of the next song and what an awesome message as it reminds us that God no longer remembers our sins once we confess them!  "She Loved" is a great song celebrating family and the importance of loving one another.

Another Ronnie Hinson song is next and it's a classic.  "The Lighthouse" has long since been a favorite of mine and I always enjoy hearing a good version of it like Promise has here.  "I'll Talk To My Father" is an old Nelons song and it reminds us to pray for each other.  The next song is a great upbeat song titled "Attitude Of Praise."  It helps us to keep that attitude going all of the time!  "With You" is a beautiful song that you will enjoy.  The final song on the project is another familiar one.  The song is "Old Friends" and I am sure that everyone listening will enjoy celebrating old friends as they listen to the song.

This project is a good one from Gary and MarJean. The project has fourteen great songs and all of the songs will bless you.  My favorite songs from the project are "Remind Me Dear Lord," "I'll Talk To The Father" and "Attitude Of Praise."  The entire project is very enjoyable and I encourage you to check it out.  For more information visit www.southerngospelpa.com/promise.