The date is September 27th, 2007. The time is 4:19 PM. I am in San Diego. The sun is shining. A breeze is blowing. The birds are singing. To my right hand lies an iced Americano. To my left sits my celly. It has had a busy day. Final preparations, last minute decisions, ordering this, picking up that. There has been much to do, yes, much to do, for the time draws nigh. We are within the final week of waiting. Come this Tuesday, twelve songs will be officially released under the umbrella of a single word: “Cannons”. Even now they sit in their cardboard prisons, waiting in the musty dark for one such as yourself to free them from their current state and give them the listen that they so desire. For that is why they were created. Hewn from experience and emotion, fashioned in love, they simply ask you to lend an ear (as well as a small fee of anything from $9.99 to $20.00, depending upon the retailer). I am writing today, on behalf of these songs, to seek your aid. The circumstance is woebegone, but all is not lost. Their story must be told. The message proclaimed from whatever edifice you can climb. Here, on this site, we have provided one such edifice. Bookending this post you will find a link, a gateway if you will. Should you choose to help, then you need only click the link above or below (didn’t want ya to miss it) and further directions will guide your way. Oh, and you’ll be entered into a contest to win some fun stuff including an ipod. Who wouldn’t want a free ipod right?
I’ve also been reading this book by Tolkien called “The Children of Hurin”. The whole “world stacked against a hero” theme seems to have rubbed off on me.
Oh, and one more thing. If you don’t have a myspace then forget I mentioned anything about a contest. It has to do with your myspace profiles, so if you don’t have one then think nothing of it.
Words cannot express how amazing this album is… I love the newer versions of “Shining” and “Jesus Lord of Heaven”.
Ok, so I had been waiting for Cannons for what seemed like forever!!! I’ve been asking every day, “IS MY PHIL WICKHAM CD HERE YET!?!?!?!?” Then, my mom calls me at work today and says “Oh, this package came in for you yesterday [a day early mind you!!!] I thought it was for me and I forgot about it. I’ll give it to you when you get home.”
It was agony staying at work Cannons-less! I actually took a drive tonight, so I could listen to it without interruptions!
Ahhh. Phil! I’m sad because I couldn’t get out of the house today to go buy Cannons. My family isn’t really big on ordering things, so I decided I just wanted to go out and buy it… but I ended up being too busy to go out today
! I did celebrate the cd’s release though, by listening to After Your Heart and True Love a good amount of times. Hah 
I think I’m going crazy. I can’t wait to hear the whole cd!
You did amazing tonight Phil!!! Everyone was sooo blessed.
I can’t wait for all of you to see Phil live!
Thanks for playing “Beautiful” tonight as well… t’was…well… beautiful.
You’re hilarious. I-RONE-Y. haha. And ehem maybe you shouldn’t read Emma. haha. I’m just kidding. You should!
Hope you had a safe flight and I’ll see you Saturday.
Watch out New Orleans because Wednesday night your going to be
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLESSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil must have flown out very early from San Diego this morning. He was on KSBJ radio in Houston this whole afternoon and into the early evening!!!!!! It was incredible! They broadcasted Phil
live in concert from their studio auditorium! It was beyond words AMAZING! Yes, he sounded amazing (as always), but more than that we were all just so spiritually BLESSED! The Lord really moves through Phil Wickham. Let’s all commit to praying for hom on this tour. The schedule looks grueling!! I just love what God does through Phil. I love amd appreciate you Phil, so much.
hey congrats on the third cd coming out! it is pretty amazing! i got my cd 0ct 1! but the worst part is i dont have an ipod cause it just got broken
but i entered ur contest so… hope i win cause i am wishen and hopen! so hope ur having fun celebrating!
hey philly wick!! <3
i cant wait until i get your cd.
i’ve been waiting like forever…:]
i’m sooo excited/pumped!!
today was kinda of depressing tho, i preordered the cd and it didnt come today!! :[ i wanted to cry…haha. i hope it comes soon tho…i cant wait any longer!!
good luck on your tour… i cant wait to see u when u come here…i love your music and you have made an impact on my life by your music and love for god.
god bless…<3,
Amanda
Phil is playing tonight in New Orleans. He probably left early this AM to make it there!
Let’s keep him and the whole tour in prayer. God wants to do so much in people’s lives!
I’m going to have my brother buy it for me at K-Mart since he gets a discount…not that I wouldn’t love to give all of my monies and quarters to Phil…but…unfortunately I have no money. I am flat broke.
I love you Phil.
i won
I know this is my 3rd comment in a row but I HAVE MY COPY!
WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO.
It’s beautiful.
WAAAAAIT.
Why in the world is Phil not posting on his own CD release date?
Weirdo.
HAPPY OCTOBER 2ND!
I feel reeeeeeally crappy right now but nevertheless happy Cannons day!
Haha today all of my friends from school was like
“Hey it’s October 2nd that guy Phil’s CD comes out today.”
I did a very good job in advertising (:
I have it- “Happy- Finally Phil Day”…kinda like Finally Friday- but Way Better! The “Finally” signifies that the wait is over! It is soooo worth it! Well Done Phil- You never dissapoint! Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have had to make in order to make this CD & Tour happen- such as sleep & privacy just to name a few! lol The retailers may not know you by Phil Wickham just yet- but I’m sure before long you will be known as Phil…A.K.A. (That guy with the awesome voice & heart for Jesus!) I am soooo excited for you & what the future has in store…Blessings & safe travels dear Phil!
Merry Wickham and Happy Cannons to all er, uh… Happy Wickham and Merry Cannons to all um… well, neither sounds quite right but, it seems like there should be some special greeting fo this October 2cd doesn’t it?
Enjoy His big Jesus hugs to ya Phil.
To God be the Glory – Hooray! Hooray!
Melody
I can’t seem to find the cd anywhere, someone help!!! Every retail store just says “Phil Wickham?????. UHHH don’t have it.” I’m becoming very impatient, so pray for me. I need to hear sailing on a ship. Oh and congratulations Phil, hope you’re immensely blessed today.
Well done Phil !!!!!! We survived not getting the CD in September…and today is the big day !!!!!
I do have a question though…who won round one of the contest???????????? I thought for sure at least one of your faithful blogsters would win….hmmmmm….My A.D.H.D.is kicking into high gear….well, I don’t really have it….but, I do get insomnia…so do let us know.
TODAY TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go with God Phil—All TO JESUS!!
OCTOBER 2ND! Yay for Cannons!!
Yay! October 2nd! May God Bless you abundantly today Phil!
HAPPY OCTOBER 2ND!!!
batman lives in san diego
But apparently it’s still 9 pm where Phil’s from, but whatever.
October 2 is here!