Keeping my word

I said I would start posting more to keep you better informed about what's going on.  I'm trying to stay true to my word.  I'm working with a couple of other artists, writing music and lyrics for them.  It is truly my joy to write and produce.  After the Saturday night appearance, a guest bishop told me, "don't be discouraged... just keep going. Don't stop..."  I found that odd as there is no way that I would.  This is what I am, not just what I do.  I really don't know what else I could be if I wasn't playing music.  I mean, I'm sure I could do other things... I have other talents.  God has blessed me with a ton of other abilities.  But nothing excites or energizes me like music.  And NOTHING gives me more pleasure that giving God the glory through song.  Nothing sets my heart ablaze more than leading a group of people into praise and then into worship that takes off.  To me there is nothing better. I don't even have to do the work when it comes to this.  God gives me words, music and even lines me up with producers when necessary.  The path before me is clearly laid out, why would I want to do anything else? 
I will try to get some pictures from this past weekend to post for everybody.  I'm not sure how long that will take, but I will post them as soon as they are available to me.  I'll let you all know when that is.  
The next project is a live recording called "Love, Praise & Worship", it will feature everything that I have written so far... including the choir songs that no one has heard before. I'm looking forward to this and I have been for a very long time.  I feel like this will be an evening of Worship unleashed.  I will get to be in my element without restriction and it will all be recorded live!  The next studio project following is called "Branded"... as in having the influence of Jesus branded upon us all, having the cross branded upon our hearts.  It will be even more radical than the last project. 
But in the near future, we will be shooting the "Won't Back Down" video in September.  Its been WAY too hot to shoot it the last two months. 
This is something else I'm very excited about.  We will have a few celebrity cameos and everybody's gonna have a great time. Got a few t-shirts and water bottles to give away.  Its gonna be a good day.  If you are in the area and I will give the date in a later post, PLEASE come by and join us.  But 'til then, God bless you all and stay with me.

Curt

"Living This Dream"

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Yielded Vessel

Recently had an appearance in Columbia, SC, ministering at a church's anniversary.  The guest speaker was a well-known prophetess that I respect.  She ministered things over my life that I can't really see for myself, but I'm receptive to whatever God has for me to do.  What ever God's plan for my life is, I'm happy to follow.  But what she told me seems to conflict with everything that I've received from God in the past.  I dunno...  I will simply keep moving forward.  I will leave it to God confirm.
Hello all... its been a while and you deserve better.  Please forgive me.  I will do better at keeping you informed of what is going on.  Been a bit of an upheaval in my circle, but we will keep moving forward.  Personnel changes can throw you for a loop, but that's why you have to keep your eyes on God and not on people.  Its like the very first time Jesus told his disciples that he was the Son of God, the bread of life...  All walked away but the twelve.  No matter who walks away from you, you HAVE to KNOW that God called you, and God will propel the ministry forward.  KNOW that.  Get your eyes off of the people that surround and keep you eyes on God.
I had an awesome time in Columbia. I had people who've seen me minister time and time again tell me that this was different.  Perhaps it was, I wasn't really there.  I started stepping outside of myself when I go up.  I mean I do the usual... I warm up, I drink water and I usually do what's being called a "spirit leap" (I jump as high and as quickly as I can three times) before I go up... but that's the end of me.  From that point on, it feels like I'm watching everything unfold from behind my own eyes.  I hear the voice and know its my own... but it feels like if I sat down it would keep coming forth.  I hear myself say things that people respond to powerfully.  And I sometimes can't believe that came out of my mouth.  I keep hearing the phrase "pour it all out" in my spirit.  Everything that God has poured into me, I empty out on an audience... I pour everything in my spirit out.  And after the "show" i'm so spent I can barely stand up.  Trying to become a truly yielded vessel... like the song says "I give myself away so God can use me..."
I will be more proactive with this blog.  Will start adding some video too.  God bless you guys

Curt

"Living This Dream"

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I'm Ready To Go

Okay.  I spent last week talking to a film producer about my next video.  A film producer?  We talked about her latest movie that's on the waiting list for the Sundance Festival.  And she is excitedly talking about shooting my video.  I give her the "treatment", my vision for what I want to see in the shoot.  She starts talking about my comfort level... that I need to move the shoot out of North Carolina.  She suggests that I move it to New York, or at the very least Atlanta.  She talks about asking if I should be wearing so many "hats" on a project and I confess its because I'm had to be in control in everything in order for it to come to pass.  She responds with "since I'm the director I'll be taking control of those responsibilities.  I'm kind of torn between feeling like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders and feeling like I'm being swept away by a tidal wave.  I have to say goodbye to all of my comfort zones.  Kind of like God telling Abraham to leave everything he knew in order to prosper him.  God took Abraham away from everything that could hold him back.  He took him to a place that he was unfamiliar with.  To a place that he had no control over.  He lead him to a place where only God himself could prosper him.  And the result was him coming forth with wealth.  I receive that blessing with everything that I am.  I strive this year to be everything that God has made me to be.  I'm getting back in shape.  I'm getting my voice to the best level its ever been.  This year the chains are off.  This year we roll top speed, no brakes. No Brakes! Keep listening to that song by Aloe blacc - I'm the Man.   "Well you can tell everybody, Yeah you can tell everybody, go ahead and tell everybody.  I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man..."  I'm believing that now only because its happening outside of my efforts.  I'm the Man because God has made opportunities materialize for me.  I'm the Man because God has prepared a place for me among the entertainment industry's elite.  I could NEVER have gotten here on my own.  I've had people in the music business tell me that I'm "leaning on my faith too much".  I look forward to telling them... "you can tell everybody I'm the man..." God is stronger than all that you will ever be.
Not arrogant.  Not lifted up.  I KNOW this has nothing to do with me.  I'm just the guy that God gave the basket of goodies to.  I'm not the man because of the gift.  I'm the Man because of the Giver!  Now I get to finally work with some people on a different level from my own.  I'm excited about finally getting out the fishbowl that is the city where I live.  I've always looked at this like its a global ministry.  God is good.  I'm ready to go.

"Living This Dream"

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We Been Busy!

Hello All!

I have an excuse this time, I've been CRAZY busy.  I just finished the first book of the "Honor Code" trilogy.  Its my first published Novel, coming to a book store near you.  Its action adventure with a romantic subplot (just for you ladies).  Its in the hands of my publisher now and hopefully she won't carve it up too much.  I'm taking a script writing course so that I will be able to intelligently contribute to the "Honor Code" script just in case this becomes a movie (I know it will).  I just finished a Jazz EP that will probably end up being a full blow Jazz Album.  There's a record deal on the table for that and we're trying to hear from God as to whether or not we'll sign it.  I had a show in Bennetsville, SC (yes, we played there and I still don't know where it is... LOL j/k) We are re-working the video for "Won't Back Down" as its gotten cold and we can't shoot it outside anymore.  But we shall see...  whew!  Speaking of Won't Back Down"  After the show in Bennettsville, SC (I was DOG SICK but ripped it anyway), I met the program director for iamgospelradio and he asked for a track.  I sent him WBD and he immediately put it in rotation.  I also cut a drop for their station and they LOVED it.  God is good!  This is moving and I am so grateful for all the support you all have been giving me.  I will keep up this blog better now that I have a little more time on my hands.  As these show's kick up, I'll start sending you guys videos and pics from the road.  Please pray for a brother!

We got a new station now! So PLEASE request "Won't Back Down" by Curtis Wayne Hurley at http://www.iamgospelradio.org Please Share!

I'd like to blow up the request line for this station!!!!!

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FREE Download!!!!

Hello EVERYONE!

We are about to get back to business!!! We had a great weekend turnout with the radio interview.  I thank you all so much as we "knocked it out of the park" according to the station's owners.  It really just showed that there are people who get the music and are taking this journey along with us.  Please know that we are releasing the new track "Won't Back Down" to radio very soon.  Please don't forget to call your local station to request it. Our goal here is the flood the world with the song's message - that there are those of use who follow the principles and the teachings of God and won't back down from that.   No matter what the world says, God's word is FINAL authority.  Also, we will be shooting the video for "Won't Back Down" Soon! To thank all of you for the crazy support you've been giving, please click the link to get your FREE copy of the music while it lasts!!!! http://ow.ly/BIK77

I would love to have all of you come participate in this shoot.  I'll give you plenty of notice, but I truly would like to see as many of you there as possible.  Its gonna be a great praise and worship party so PLEASE if you can attend the filming do attend!

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The Movement

I just wanted to thank everyone for tuning in to ivyberadio.com for the interview this past weekend.  According to their stats over 7500 people listened to the music.  This is yet another situation where I didn't do anything, but the spirit of God prepared a way for me anyway. 

I didn't ask to be interviewed.  They called me.  So all I have is gratitude.  I guess its more and more evidence of the Grace of God.  All the things that we don't and didn't deserve he has prepared for us.  All we need to do is receive it.  And God is giving me new ideas and new music and taking me in directions that I didn't think I would go.  People are having trouble classifying the music.  The appeal is so broad they don't know where to put it.  Different people hear different things.  Some call it funk, Some call it rock, some call it jazz.  I call it Praise... Nouveau Praise, that is.  It seems that we've started a movement... the Nouveau Praise Movement.  Simply bringing the Gospel back to Gospel Music.  No more pronoun gospel.  No more of that I give my praise to "him" or I thank "you" for whatever.  Let's get back to the word of God and pulling from the scripture or the voice of God to create music that will change and inspire people.  NO, I don't frown on the rhythms and the bass in Gospel music.  I DO frown on that stuff that's simply meant to make money.  That stuff that has no spirit, no anointing from God and is built to cross over to secular radio.  Stick with what God says and the finances will come.  I'm rambling... sorry. 
I'm looking forward to the next phase of this.  I'm so looking forward to taking the Nouveau Praise message to the world.  People need to hear how much God loves them.  People need to hear that God doesn't want them to suffer and be broke.  They need to hear that being saved doesn't mean being in poverty and agony 'til the day you die.  It means that God wants you to succeed on every level.  It means that when you fall you're not doomed, you have a savior who loves you, who will defend you and stand with you.  God is real.  Thank you for helping me take this movement around the world. 

"Living This Dream"

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Interview & Music Review!!!

Please Join me! I got some airtime on Ivybe Radio. I would truly appreciate your tuning in and listening as I share about my life and this journey that God has put me on. So at 7:00pm EST THIS Saturday September 6th on "In Session" on http://Ivyberadio.com  Its a Candid interview & music review that I hope you will enjoy. - Come listen! Bring a Friend!

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