Hey Blog Friends,
I understand there has been quite a sizable gap between my previous blog and the one you are reading right now. There is no firm excuse for this. I could claim busyness, which would be as true as anything I could say, but I won’t. I will just humbly ask forgiveness for those who care, and get on to more important things.
First, I want to inform you about a little contest my label is putting together. I’ve got this thing going called a “Mobile MOB”. Some of you may know about it. For those who don’t, in short, it’s a way for the enjoyers of my music and I to stay connected in a “next-generation” kind of way via texting. Before I go any further I want to thank all who have already joined while I’ve been out on the road. Now, I’m going to be running a contest on my MySpace from now till Dec. 19th to encourage even more people to join. There will be one lucky person randomly drawn from my MOB to win a vintage autographed electric guitar from me, kinda like a Christmas present from me to one of my MOB members! So I encourage you, if you haven’t already done so, join my MOB! It’s really simple and free and you’ll get all kinds of free stuff from me – wallpaper, ringtones, updates, etc. Just text ‘PHIL’ to 66937! Thanks
Now, A little update:
Last time I blogged I was in Boise. I’ve done a few things since then. The tour has gone to Denver, Manhattan (Kansas), Tulsa, Chicago, Cincinnati, and now we’re in Philadelphia, a town I have yet to explore. In between all those tour dates I’ve been doing a few dates on my own, as well as going to even more radio stations promoting the new single “After Your Heart”.
Here’s an example of what I’ve been doing at the stations, just to fill you in. This was in Cleveland, Ohio at 7:00 in the morning. Please excuse the scratchy morning voice.
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The song is doing pretty good at radio. A lot more stations are playing it than any other single I’ve put out, which is cool. If you think about it, you can help by calling/emailing your local Christian station and requesting the song. It really makes a difference.
All the radio stations we’ve gone to recently have been in the mid-west. We spent a lot of time driving through Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio… I have experienced autumn like never before. I love San Diego, but it does not have seasons like this. Pretty amazing.
Well that’s it for now. Remember to join up with the MOB. Just text ‘PHIL’ to 66937
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more blogs coming SOON!
-phil
someone needs to seriously update their blog…
my birthday will make it one month since you’ve updated
it would be a lovely birthday present if you updated. haha.
we all miss your witty words of wisdom
raw worship? worship is so much more than our opinion of cd production. come on guys, does anybody read the lyrics anymore? And besides that, worship isn’t always music…..
I have been following phil wickham’s music for quite awhile now and honestly right now i feel like he is way overproduced. sometimes i just wish he would put out a cd with just him and a guitar singing worship, no fancy sound effects, no crazy production just raw worship.
You know Phil, I always thank God for His instruments, such as yourself for as a song goes, “…when I’m down He lifts me…when I’m dry, He fills my cup…” It is so very true! He gives us the perfect verse, song,…when we need it most!! I pray we will all continue our strolls with God for our Daddy is so very good and gracious!
please please please pray for my boss and his wife. He had surgery yesterday to repair a hernia, and he fainted today and they aren’t sure why. It really scared his wife. So please pray for his health and peace for her. Thanks.
Phil – I recently saw you in DC with DCB. I wish I could have talked with you afterwards, but there were too many girls wanting pictures:/ I really appreciate your new song true love, I think it is the richest song on the album. The song points passionately towards the cross of Christ, the most important truth that every believer needs to be reminded and more convinced of every day. The truth that Jesus is alive is enough to silence any earthly fear, threat of unbelief, and temptation to sin. Thank you for pointing myself and others towards to gospel, I hope that my music can reflect the truth of Jesus Christ in the same way. Continue to use your gifts to magnify the gospel and the hope that you have found at the foot of the cross.
Phil, you’re awesome. I have pictures to send you from the concerts down here. Remember we went to Applebees in Grants Pass? I’m sure it’s hard cause you’re always meeting new people…but I’m excited that I finally found a way to get the pictures to you. haha.
You are incredible.
(God is so good, and MERCIFUL too!)
Keep writing music that makes souls desire and love the Savior more…
I have recently been blessed with music that is starting to do so as well.
You’re a blessing, keep it coming, and come back to Medford.
It’d be great to hear from you.
Crystal
hey, umm yea, ummm i forgot what I was going to say… oH, my friend is really inspired by your music, i was looking at some of your pictures and he sometimes looks like you. I would want him to not only look up to singers like you and most importantly God but for him to build his own image…what do you have to say, what would you tell him? Thanks for the update on the MOB thing, I would feel pretty dumb winning it since i dont practice as I should.
Happy 20 days since Phil has blogged!
Oops…I take it back. Trevor lyrics are “how long shall I wait for you Lord”. Still, similar. Gotta give me that.
The whole idea of conversations in the comments section kinda freaks me out, honestly. How can you carry on conversation for so long about someone you don’t even know? Keep it real, guys. For your sake, our sake, and Phil’s sake.
Hey Phil!
I saw you at Trevor Davis @ Loud & Clear last night! Two of my favorite artists in the same room…so exciting! I chuckled at your similar lyrics (Trevor’s “How long shall I wait for your love?”)
I am absolutely loving “Cannons” so thank you for the passion you put into what you do.
Will you be at Rebecca’s soon? Or are you doing anything else while you’re in SD?
Yeah it is cool.
And yeah it really isn’t creepy. Everyone dresses the same here, too. Haha.
Whoa… I just got real confused. I saw the person above me post, and I was like. WHAT? I don’t remember saying that! Haha. I didn’t expect to see another person named Sara without an H… ^.^;
haha yup thats pretty much true. everyone is sd dresses like that.
but its not creepy! its cool :]
Sammi,
YES he’s definitely back in San Diego!
What’s Phil’s girlfriend says is true. Everyone in San Diego dresses like that. Creepy.
C= Phil got attacked by the Mystery Men.
C= Phil found the only department store in the world that sells nothing but V-necks and skinny jeans and can’t resist the temptation to look through every rack on the floor.
Hey Phil,
You are one of my biggest inspirations of all time. I am an artist in the making (hmmmm along with millions of others eh? he he he) anyways I attempt to write songs, sing and play the guitar. The moment I heard one of your songs for the first time I was in awe. Instantly I grabbed the worship leader (after he was finished singing) and requested where in the world he found such a beautiful song. He looked at me like I had grown up underground my whole life, “Phil Wickham of course.” So I bought your album and fell in love with your music even more. Everytime I hear your songs I’m drawn into God’s presence. Thank you so much for that, it’s an amazing gift. I hope one day to get the pleasure of meeting you! God bless!
C= Philip is out doin’ some shopping and having Starbucks. Believe it.
C= Phil got eaten by evil zombie jackalopes.
When are you going to make sheet music?! Its driving most of us who want to play your songs absolutely mad!
Hey Phil can i diss u on purpose(nothin bad)….It wouldnt be rite w/o ur consent first
Happy Thanksgiving, Phil, and everyone else here also!
Have a great day!
God Bless.
Happy Thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. I’m grateful for you and your obedience to God, Phil. Thanks for sharing the talents and gifts He’s blessed you with for us all to enjoy. Our hearts rejoice in worshiping Our Father God with you. We are lifted up because of it.
“I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1
Melody Milbrandt