For many finalists of American Idol, Fox's juggernaut reality television show, success in mainstream media has been difficult, far and between. Deep into its seventh season, the world's most popular singing talent competition may have lost some of its starmaking...
I’m featured in Manila Bulletin’s Blog-o-Rama
GannsDeen.com is featured on page D5 of the Manila Bulletin's Blog-o-Rama section today. I want to specifically thank vivacious and effervescent AJ Jusay of AJay's Writings on the Wall, who maintains Blog-o-Rama, for shining the spotlight on a Filipino-Christian...
Monday Musings: Paula Abdul, Aussie Open, Women’s World Cup, etc.
In Local Blogs: Tina's outraged that the cheapest price for Maroon5's upcoming concert (PHP1,575) is more expensive than the most expensive ticket on Switchfoot's recent concert. I join her in indignation, despite not being a Maroon5 fan. PHP1500+ for a concert where...
My 20 favorite songs for 2007 are…
I've maintained my Top 20 charts since 1990 (the very first #1 song? Release Me by Wilson Phillips). This year, the Top 20 Singles and Tracks chart was whittled down to 10 in November, owing primarily to the fact that I wasn't listening to current Christian and...
Mandisa adds to list of chart-toppers
Joy! This week, Mandisa earns her first #1 hit on the Christian AC charts with Christmas Day, a duet with evergreen Christian performer Michael W. Smith. Taken off the latter's Christmas album, it is the first Christian singles chart-topper for the Season Five...
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