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New 1GN CD – Unite is Upbeat with a Great Message

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Do you remember a couple of years ago when I shared a 1 Girl Nation review? My daughter and I absolutely loved it and continue to listen to and enjoy it! Needless to say, when I heard 1GN, formerly 1 Girl Nation, was releasing their sophomore album, Unite, on April 15 with Reunion Records, I was so excited to check out this new 1GN CD!
Disclosure: I received a complimentary download of the CD to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products I feel would be good for my readers. All opinions are my own and those of my family.

1GN CD – Unite

1GN Unite Review
What I appreciate about 1GN is their passion to bring fans music with a meaningful message, and that is certainly true of their newest album, Unite. The album centers around the song “Guard Your Heart,” which is based on Proverbs 4:23-27. “Above all else, guard your heart.” Their message is, once again, relative to young women and girls encouraging them to guard their hearts in a world where it’s so easy to get caught up in things we shouldn’t through social media and things online.
As a mom of a girl, and actually, just in general, I have a passion to encourage her and other young girls to do just that – guard their hearts. There really is so much around us now that can be negative influences. That’s why I love that 1GN has released a second album because now our daughter can listen to more great music that is upbeat and fun for her, and is getting a great message at the same time! Unite has a fun and energetic pop style that you just have to dance to! Or, at least my daughter and I both have been!

More About 1GN

1GN Artists
(From left to right) Kayli Robinson, Carmen Hadley and Lauryn Taylor Bach

1GN, comprised of Lauryn Taylor Bach, Kayli Robinson and Carmen Hadley, blends upbeat, relevant pop music, with lyrics that are focused on one united message of overcoming hate with love, and living boldly for Christ, even while having fun. Their self-titled debut album 1 Girl Nation was released in August 2013, which reached No. 2 on Billboard‘s Heatseeker Albums chart and No. 9 on Billboard‘s Top Christian Albums chart. 1GN has played on more than 80 “Secret Keeper Girl Tour” concert dates, co-headlined the “While We’re Young” Tour with OBB and performed at Disney’s Night of Joy. The group earned a “New Artist of the Year” nomination for the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Since their debut in 2013, 1GN has released A Very 1 Girl Nation Christmas EP (2014), which included “Let It Go” from Disney’s classic film Frozen. In 2015, they released their own 40-day devotional book published by Lifeway Christian Resources titled No Filter. The devotional shares their stories of how their relationship with Christ teaches them to live a life of faith and authenticity. I am definitely going to be checking out both of these!

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*Giveaway!!!*

Would you like to win a physical copy of the 1GN CD Unite? Two winners will each receive a physical CD! This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+. This giveaway runs through 6/4/16 at 11:59pm Eastern Time.

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Good, Good Father Music Video {Plus Enter Chris Tomlin's Special Giveaway!}

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Every time “Good, Good Father” comes on the radio, I turn it up and sing along. I love to just take in the lyrics. I feel like it not only really puts into perspective who God is for us, but also who we are to Him. How blessed are we to be loved by such an amazing Father?
Chris Tomlin Good, Good Father
We are surrounded by this world telling us both what it believes God is and even telling us who we are. It can be hard to shut all of that out. I think sometimes we really need that reminder that God loves us that much and desires a close relationship with us, and “Good, Good Father” is a great reminder!
Have you heard Good, Good Father yet? Chris Tomlin recently launched the music video for “Good, Good Father.”

Amazing, right? Chris Tomlin is one of the top Christian music artists, worship leader, and songwriter who has sold over 30 million records. You can pick up a copy of “Good, Good Father” on iTunes
Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett shared the story behind the song:

We all have a picture of who we think God is. When we get down to the foundation of what we believe, the truth is that God is exactly who He says He is – a good, good Father.

Learn more of the story behind Good, Good Father:

I was so excited to learn of the release of the new music video but there is more! Right now Chris Tomlin is hosting an amazing giveaway. You could Win a Flyaway to see Chris Tomlin at Worship Night in America!

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Chris Tomlin Good, Good Father Verse
I pray you are blessed with the song and video as I have been!
 

1 Girl Nation – Help them Share the love of Jesus

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1 Girl Nation
Remember when we reviewed the CD from 1 Girl Nation? They’re crowdfunding for reliable transportation so that they can come to YOUR town this fall!
1 Girl Nation’s biggest dream is to go to shows and share the love of Jesus with people across the country! Since their album came out last fall, they’ve already seen over 1,200 girls and moms come to know Jesus! Of course, they want to do that again and again, starting with a 2014 Fall Tour. They only problem is that they don’t have any transportation!
That’s where you come in! The girls have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help them get to you! The goal is set at $30,000, which won’t buy them an entire bus, but will at least get them the down payment they need to get going.
They’re also including really cool rewards for every person that participates. Your kids are really going to want to know about these! They’ve got everything from autographed CD’s, to the first ever 1GN Slumber party, to a full 1 Girl Nation concert in your home!
So check out the link, get awesome prizes, and bring cool “Mom-approved” music to your kids. And then use #Kickstart1GN to tell your friends!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1833795018/fall-2014-tour-get-us-there
Check out their music video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGtkL6Xxymw&feature=youtu.be
I hope you’re able to help 1 Girl Nation with their crowdfunding project and help them spread the love of Jesus! Their music is fun, upbeat and definitely a positive influence! There are only 3 days left in their Kickstarter campaign, and they need our support! Please take a moment to visit their Kickstarter page and spread the word as well! Your support makes a big difference!

1 Girl Nation Review

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Disclosure: As part of the FlyBy Blogger Network I received the 1 Girl Nation CD to facilitate my 1 Girl Nation review. Regardless, I only recommend products I feel would be good for my readers. All opinions are my own and those of my family.
1 Girl Nation
By now you may have heard “While We’re Young” by 1 Girl Nation on the Christian radio airwaves. I know I did the other day, and I was so excited! Not only is it a fun, rocking song, but it comes with such a great message for young people – don’t look back on your life with regrets – live for Jesus while you’re young! I know it’s a message I wish I had heard more of years ago, and it’s a message I am thrilled to pass on to my children!
You know those times, though, where what you say to your kids isn’t always “cool?” Our kids are still young, and I’m sure that becomes more prominent as they get older! 1 Girl Nation offers a fresh perspective from five talented young women (Carmen, Kayli, Kelsey, Lauryn Taylor and Lindsey) that are fun and funky! Their music is an upbeat pop style with a bit of rock, and their songs are focused on living life for God! I love that they are particularly appealing to young girls who can definitely benefit from the wonderful message from these young women who are so relatable!
Check out the fun fold out poster from the CD!
1 Girl Nation

1 Girl Nation Review

Our almost 6 year old daughter has been loving the CD, and dances all over the room! She’s already starting to sing along to some of the songs, too, and she loves them. They have been a conversation starter for us as well, which I always love. 1 Girl Nation is packed with powerful messages from living for God to knowing you’re beautiful. I appreciate that they really have a passion for sharing these powerful messages and changing lives!
Of course, she isn’t the only one that has been rocking to 1 Girl Nation – I admit, I have been, too! It’s a CD you can really get into! Although I think 1 Girl Nation is fantastic for young girls I also think their CD is great for the whole family!
1 Girl Nation’s Debut Album was released in August and can be purchased on Amazon

For More Information:

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*Giveaway!!!* {Ended 12/5/13} For more chances to win great prizes check out our current giveaways

Do you have a little lady (or ladies) in your life that you know would just LOVE 1 Girl Nation? One lucky reader will win the 1 Girl Nation CD! This giveaway will run from November 21, 2013 through December 5, 2013 at 11pm Central Time. It is open to US and Canada ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.

 
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