So, last night Kristin and I got all dressed up and went out to the Loveless Barn for the “Save The GMA” Event with all sorts of artists and ‘Industry’ people.  At first we didn’t know what to expect, because, really, what do you expect going into something like that?

When we first got there Jason Whitehorn had saved us a parking spot in the back, which was awesome, and we met and talked with him a bit outside.  Then we met up with the MercyMe guys for dinner.  One thing we figured out quick was that “Strolling Dinner” really means “Buffet Style” without making you feel like you are at a casino, so that was cool.  Dinner was good, and hanging out with the MercyMe boys is always fun…. even if Bart has a Youth Pastor goatee that he claims was an “accident”.

Now, most of you know that this show had been given the name “The Concert Of The Decade” because of all the top acts that were there.  And for Christian music and the GMA this was pretty accurate.  I mean, Amy Grant started the show, then MercyMe, Natalie Grant, Kirk Franklin, Michael W. Smith, Point Of Grace, Casting Crowns and others, it’s a pretty big deal right?  For me it was cool to be in the same room with not only friends, but crazy talent.  Each artist did a song or two and said what the GMA meant to them and then introduced the next artist.  Everything moved pretty quick but it was cool to hear all of them.

At one point it felt like a big, fat SkörInc party with MercyMe, Natalie and then Anthony Evans singing with Kirk Franklin.  It was cool to see all the folks that I don’t normally see, but work with everyday.  And speaking of Anthony Evans, he’s got a brand new website today, but that will be another post later today.

Now, you might notice that these aren’t the greatest pictures and there’s a good reason for that.  I wasn’t working.  I was on a date with Kristin and didn’t even bring my camera.  It was great to be able to just hang out and not feel the pressure of working and just be a part of the evening.  So, all in all it was a cool night.

Now, I’m sure there’s some readers out there that will make fun of something like this because you are too cool for Christian Music, or too cool for the GMA or whatever, and here’s what I say to that.  I make a living mostly in Christian Music and I love working with the people I do.  They are good people.  And I don’t really care what decisions the GMA has made in the past, but if I’m not willing to show up and support something that has paid my bills for the last 5 years, what’s the point of working in the industry?  So if you’re too cool, or think that last night was a waste of time and money, that’s fine.  Don’t work in the ‘Industry’.  But my take on the night was leaving a room full of people that loved what they do for a living and love the people they work with, and I’m included in that.

Any of you watch online last night?  Or maybe you were there?