Travis Cottrell “Jesus Saves LIVE” CD Giveaway
Oh, internets – I am ever-so-excited about what I get to share with you today. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM.
Because I’m giving away twenty copies of Travis Cottrell‘s new worship CD, Jesus Saves LIVE. Trust me when I tell you that IT. IS. PHENOMENAL.
Please permit me to elaborate.
Travis is one of the most STINKIN’ HUMBLE people I have ever known in my life. That is but one reason why David and I love him so much. He also happens to be deeply, PROFOUNDLY gifted as a worship leader, songwriter, singer and musician. And on this new CD, he uses every single one of those gifts for God’s glory. In fact, after I listened to the whole CD for the first time, I called David and said, “Do you know what is all over this music? The tender heart of God.” Even now, that’s the best way I know to explain it. There is a posture of humility and surrender and praise that just permeates every single song.
(By the way, when I shared my “tender heart of God” comment with Travis, he said, “Okay. Thank you. Nowlet’spleasedon’tevertalkaboutitagain.”)
(And then he said, “WHAT ABOUT ANGELA CRUZ?”)
(Because let me tell you: Angela Cruz – who’s a regular member of Travis’ praise team – sings a version of “Mercy Seat” that will send you straight into the ugly cry. I’ve never heard anything so worshipful in my life. SWEET MERCY.)
It’s been so fun to listen to this CD with my family, and we all have different favorites; I adore the very first song, “To The King,” because I am such a fan of a strong call to worship (old Methodist habits die hard, they do). David loves listening to Cindy Morgan sing “Praise The King” backed by a 300-member choir, and Alex requests “Victory in Jesus” every single time I pick him up from school, though last night he told me in no uncertain terms that “Jesus Saves” is “the most important song of all, Mama.”
Well I reckon it is.
And that brings me to the last thing I’m going to say and then I’ll quit talking and let y’all win some CDs, I PROMISE: while the lyrics on this CD are jam-packed with Truth, the melodies are so easy to sing that your young kids will love listening, too. There have been several times in the last couple of weeks when I’ve overheard our little guy singing the chorus to “Our God Saves” or “Jesus Is The Lord” while he’s playing – and he’s just picked up the words from listening to them in the car. You just can’t beat that, you know?
OKAY. HERE’S HOW YOU WIN ALL THE GREAT MUSIC.
1. Go listen to clips of each song over on Travis’ website.
2. Come back here and tell me your favorite.
3. That’s all.
4. Except that if you want up to three additional entries, then link to Travis’ website (http://traviscottrell.com) from your blog, Twitter or Facebook – then come back here and leave an additional comment for each one of those links. So you can leave up to four comments total.
And do you know what’s even more fun about this particular giveaway? You get to win the CD before it’s released on June 2. This giveaway will run through Friday, May 22, and then I’ll draw for 20 (TWENTY!) winners.
Y’all are going to love it!
p.s. There’s another Travis-related contest going on with Worship Leader magazine, and you can get all the info on that right here.
This giveaway is now closed.
May 19th, 2009 at 7:50 am
In Christ Alone!
May 19th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I think my fav is Victory in Jesus. Thanks for doing the give away :)
May 19th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Mercy Seat… or Jesus Saves…. too hard to choose!
Adrienne
May 19th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Jesus Saves!
But I love “Victory in Jesus” and picturing
Beth dancing with that little girl!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:02 am
I am lovin’ I am persuaded. Have a great day!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Oh it’s so hard to pick just one! So I am picking two but loved them all. Travis is so awesome! Mercy Seat and Christ Alone. Totally rocked it!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:08 am
yeah…. in Christ Alone is one of my all-time favorite songs and was sung at my wedding, so I can’t pick anything else. I haven’t been exposed to Travis Cottrell before, and I’m really liking what I’m hearing right now.
May 19th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I love them all but really like Our God Saves. I got to hear Travis live at one of Beth Moore’s events. He is great..
May 19th, 2009 at 8:13 am
T R A A A A A A A A V I S S S S !!!!!!
I heart him! and the rest of his peeps! They make beautiful music together!
My fave? Who can choose? I love Mercy Seat and Christ Alone….and I Am Pursuaded and Victory in Jesus!
Awesome!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Love them all! If I have to pick one, “In Christ Alone”. Great giveaway!!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:35 am
In Christ Alone has got to be my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I tweeted this giveaway!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Little man has is right –
JESUS SAVES!
Travis was at our church before Easter, fabulous! He is talented!
Love and Blessings, Debbie in Tennessee
May 19th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Our God Saves! WoW!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am
I linked it on my facebook page, all by myself! Yeah for me!
Love and Blessings, Debbie in Tennessee
May 19th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Wow- two of these songs send chills across me every time I hear them: “Jesus Saves” and “In Christ Alone.” I do love the arrangement of “Victory in Jesus,” though. Thanks for the opportunity to win this CD!
May 19th, 2009 at 9:02 am
“In Christ Alone”
May 19th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Definitely “Jesus Saves”!
May 19th, 2009 at 9:17 am
What a great CD!! The little girl sittin’ in a pew in that old time Nazarene church loved Victory In Jesus. The woman sittin’ in the chair around the table in a contempory Nanarene church, yes there is such a place, still loves Victory In Jesus but In Christ Alone gives me chills! The good kind.
May 19th, 2009 at 9:17 am
This sounds like such a great CD–my favorite after listening to the clips is Jesus is the Lord.
Thanks for the chance to win!
May 19th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Mercy Seat
May 19th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Since I have to pick one, Mercy Seat. The lyrics are amazing — well, our God IS amazing, right?
May 19th, 2009 at 9:27 am
It is hard to tell just listening to the short clips, but I like “To the King” It seems like a good song to start the day. Travis’ voice/music reminds me a little bit of Dennis Jernigan. I am sure I would listen and enjoy his album. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
May 19th, 2009 at 9:47 am
LOVE THEM ALL, but Victory in Jesus has to be my favorite. I’ve always been partial to the good old hymns.
May 19th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Would have to be “Mercy Seat” for me!
May 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Love Mercy Seat!!! *Crossing my fingers!*
May 19th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Too hard to pick just one. I love all the songs and the order of them. I have to say that “To the King” is such a call to worship! Loved it!! And “In Christ Alone” was like the big crescendo! Such a praise CD. Thanks for the opportunity!
May 19th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Comment #2 with a link to my blog, which links to yours:
http://rachemommy.blogspot.com/2009/05/sweets-shreds-and-giveaways.html
May 19th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Do It Lord or Mercy Seat! I CAN’T WAIT!!!!
May 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Oh Boomama, what a wonderful contest. I choose Mercy Seat (first heard that at Deeper Still in Atlanta) and In Christ Alone.
May 19th, 2009 at 10:56 am
And here’s the link to my facebook link…
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=36292365&id=38411259&ref=mf#/profile.php?id=709993462&ref=profile
May 19th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hallelujah God is Here. Really, how can you not love any song with Hallelujah in the title?
May 19th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Right now, it is Our God Saves. As I cling to this, as I trust in Him to bring my daughter back to His ways.
May 19th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I have to pick just one?
Ummmmmm, It would have to be Jesus Is Lord, but I have to say Mercy Seat is one POWERFUL song.
May 19th, 2009 at 11:41 am
awesome! I went to a Beth Moore conference where he and his crew were singing. My favorite was “mercy Seat” so I am excited to hear it is on the CD.
May 19th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Blogged about it at http://annettestandrod.blogspot.com
May 19th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
How can I pick one?!!! I was there for the recording with my mama and two sisters. I love To The King! Mercy Seat is also unbelievable….
May 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
In Christ Alone will always be my favorite……am heading to my facebook page to add his site….
May 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
mercy seat!!!!!!!!!!
May 19th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
In Christ Alone….I still get goose bumps thinking about LPL in San Antonio and hearing Travis sing this song live. The Lord was IN THE HOUSE and shining His light, sharing His love and bringing It home. Love it!!
May 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
My gracious, Sophie, at all the chill-bumps! Pick just one favorite you say? “In Christ Alone” garnered the most chills, but I know “Praise the King” and “Jesus Saves” will both move me to tears. Cannot wait to have this CD!
May 19th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
“I see revival fire in the land…Do It Lord, Do It Lord!” I would love to add another Travid CD to my collection! And can only imaging how great he would be live … someday, maybe ;)
May 19th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Linked to Travis on my Facebook!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Okay, I’ve already pre-ordered mine, so I am going to risk disqualification by not choosing a fave. Can’t do it. I’m thinking this will be one of the CDs that I don’t have to skip ANY songs on. :-) That makes me so happy.
Oh and he is already a ‘blog I follow”.
May 19th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Wow, what a CD! My favorite would be Do it Lord! Victory in Jesus is a very close second,it sure brought back some great childhood memories. Great Job Travis!
Thanks for hosting this!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Jesus Is the Lord!
Can’t wait to hear the rest of that song (and the whole CD)!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I love Jesus Saves!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Just linked it on my facebook, so pick me, pick me!
May 19th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I linked to the giveaway on my blog.
May 19th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Jesus Saves, but Mercy Seat is a close second!