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Former Creed frontman Scott Stapp recently announced his engagement to a former Miss New York USA; a Feb. 10 wedding is planned. It's just the latest in the roller coaster of good news/bad news for Stapp, who identifies himself as a Christian. In a recent Rolling Stone article, Stapp reveals that he got drunk while recording a song for a compilation inspired by The Passion of The Christ. The article details Stapp's rocky road, including a near suicide attempt, his drinking problems, and bickering within Creed, which broke up in 2004. Former Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti says Stapp was a "cancer" to the band and the reason Creed was "the laughingstock of the entire industry." Stapp, now "sober, friendly, and humble," says he asks for forgiveness from "everyone from Creed who I've offended or hurt." He will launch a tour this spring, and a "sobriety coach" will travel with him.

Want some Switchfootage? Switchfoot has put together a live video montage from their fall tour, featuring the song "We Are One Tonight." The band's newsletter said the video "is simply a video to thank everyone who came to the shows… . I'm sure a lot of you will even see yourselves somewhere amidst the chaos." Also, catch the band January 24 on Last Call with Carson Daly.

The official newsboys website reports that guitarist Bryan Olesen is leaving the group to focus on his band Casting Pearls. Olesen described his few years with newsboys as "an amazing gift… . I have cherished every second and every show, but I am ultimately excited about what is in-store for Casting Pearls," which is rapidly growing in popularity.

According to a British study, the wide availability of music through online downloading and digital music players is resulting in a generation of apathetic listeners. Researchers concluded that music is now seen as a mass-produced commodity, not something to which someone has deep emotional ties.

Superchic[k] will headline the This Is Your Anthem Tour, alongside Seventh Day Slumber and newcomers Eleventyseven. The trek kicks off January 24.

On March 7, veteran rap duo GRITS will celebrate 10 years of music-making with the release of 7, a compilation of greatest hits, plus two new songs and a couple of remixes.

Kutless will release Hearts of the Innocent on March 21. Purportedly a return to the band's edgier beginnings, the album will also be supported by a 35-city album release tour and first single "Shut Me Out," hitting airwaves this month.

Critically acclaimed rock band The Elms will make its much-awaited return with The Chess Hotel, due April 11 on Universal South Records.

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