Top Ten Songs of Lent

Top Catholic Songs will soon be selecting the Top Ten Lenten Songs for 2008. This is exciting for many Catholic musicians and artists who up to this point have been stymied from getting some real national exposure. The nomination process is already underway with voting due to begin the First week of Lent. This will kick off a six week advertising blitz that will feature the Top Ten Songs for each of the following categories: Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Divine Mercy, Adoration and Confirmation.

A question that one may ask is: "How are the songs nominated and selected for inclusion in the Top Ten list?" To answer, each artist that wishes to have his or her song considered simply nominates it for considertation. This is done because the winners split the cost of the adverstising. Therefore, if someone nominates a song they are committing to pay their portion of the cost if that song is selected. There is an option to nominate a song into a "I love this song" category. This exists so that others can make suggestions that are not financially binding on the artists.

Once a song is nominated it must survive the voting process in order to be included in the Top Ten list. This is where anyone can decide to participate. If you love music and would like to have a voice in which songs are included visit Top Catholic Songs and click on the "Join" tab at the top of the page. Follow the directions to become part of this influential growing movement.

For the upcoming selection of the Top Ten Songs of Lent, I have submitted two of my own songs for consideration, "If Today" and "Turn My Heart." Both of these selections are available on iTunes. However, if you would like to listen to the songs (for free) you can visit my band page:
www.myspace.com/georgelowermusic. I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback.

May your upcoming Lenten seaon be blessed.