"My father and Doug Oldham were an evangelistic team who brought the gospel to nearly every home in America every Sunday morning on the Old Time Gospel Hour," said Liberty Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. "The names Jerry Falwell and Doug Oldham were synonymous as Billy Graham and George Beverly Shea. ... His passing represents the end of an era at Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University."

Released July 6, his memoir was ranked No. 7 on the list for the week of July 23. Chris Fabry, co-author of Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel's The Winners Manual (Tyndale House), collaborated with Brees in writing the book.

In 12 book signings in seven states that ended this week, Brees signed approximately 22,500 copies of Coming Back Stronger, Tyndale officials said.

Octavia Books in New Orleans sold approximately 1,200 vouchers for the book to fans who arrived in droves July 26, The Times-Picayune reported. "This is the greatest number of books we've ever sold at one time," owner Tom Lowenburg told the newspaper. "And (Brees) is only here for an hour and a half. Just think if he could be here for three hours."

Besides Brees' memoir, Tyndale has released several football-related books that have made the New York Times best-seller lists, including The Winners Manual; First Things First by former NFL star quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife, Brenda; Game Plan for Life by NFL Hall of Fame member Joe Gibbs; Uncommon and Quiet Strength by retired NFL coach Tony Dungy; and Don't Bet Against Me! by Deanna Favre, wife of NFL star quarterback Brett Favre. With nearly 1.2 million copies sold, Quiet Strength--released in August 2007--has become one of the best-selling, sports-related titles in history, Tyndale officials said.

A jobless rate that is projected to hover near 10% for the rest of the year means household spending, which accounts for 70% of the economy, will take time to recover, Bloomberg reported. Concerned consumers are focused on saving more and paying down debt.

GMA announced earlier this week that the Dove Awards will be held in Atlanta's historic Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011. "Atlanta, like Nashville, is home to many gospel music artists as well as churches who support the artists and the music," Ed Leonard, GMA board chairman and Daywind Music Group president, told Christian Retailing.

Running through Labor Day, Sept. 6, the show is hosted by Christian Retailing magazine, aiming to help stores set themselves for the fall and Christmas seasons with product news, order specials and training. It is the magazine's fourth virtual trade event since debuting the innovative program following last year's ICRS.

The 20-10 Tour was named because the first 2,010 reserved seats are $20, with fans paying a flat rate with no added service charges. The remaining seats will be priced at $20 or $10, plus ticketing fees.