By Andy Argyrakis

U2 EXTENDS 360 TOUR

Chances are you caught our recent coverage of U2's 360 Tour in our "Tour Spotlight" section, but those who didn't (or may have missed the massive show itself) will now have a second chance. Bono and the boys recently extended the expansive outing well into 2010, hitting international turf next spring, followed by a victory lap in America during the summer.

GMA'S ONLINE AUCTION ACTION

Any die-hard Christian music fan will want to visit www.gmaauction.com because pretty much every prominent entertainer is offering up a unique item for bid. Dolly Parton drops a signed book, MercyMe autographs a guitar and Amy Grant even gives away a "Christmas Coffee" outing. As for Michael W. Smith, fans can bid on a chance to spend a day with him in the recording studio, while all proceeds go directly to the struggling Gospel Music Association.

GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL IN HD

Music video network Gospel Music Channel just announced it's switching to HD broadcasting (that's High Definition for the old timers). The action all starts with a screening of the movie "Facing the Giants," followed by the biography "Switchfoot: Revealed," airing at 8 PM ET and 10 PM ET respectively on November 27.

DREAMPILOTS LAND IN AMERICA

If the radio and video charts are to be believer, Norway's Dreampilots has officially touched down in America. It's debut single "Comedown" (from the album of the same name) landed at #28 on the Billboard Christian Rock Chart, while the video for the title track is currently making the rounds at Gospel Music Channel and JCTV.

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