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[[Image:Cstonemainstage1.jpg|frame|right|The Main Stage of Cornerstone has hosted such acts as [[Five Iron Frenzy]], [[Pedro Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA held annually around the Lion]], [[P.O4th of July in Illinois.D.]]In a given year, [[MxPx]], [[Blindside]] and [[Switchfoot]]many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at the Creation Festival.]]

'''The From 1984 to 1990, Cornerstone Festival''' is a [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian]] [[music festival]] put on by [[Jesus People USA]] was held annually around the [[July 4|4th of July]] in [[Grayslake, Illinois]]. In a given year1991, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at moved to the town of Bushnell, Illinois where the organizers of the [[Creation Festival]]purchased a large piece of land, which is now called Cornerstone Farm.

From 1984 Tens of thousands of music fans flock to 1990Cornerstone Farms each year to see over 300 bands from many styles of music, including rock, metal, hardcore, pop, rap, Cornerstone was held in [[Grayslakefolk, electronic, Celtic, Illinois]]and country. In 1991addition to the many bands chosen who are signed to Christian record labels, many Christian bands signed to general-market labels have played at Cornerstone moved , for example, P.O.D., MxPx, Pedro the Lion, Saviour Machine and Galactic Cowboys. In addition to the town of [[Bushnellmany musicians, Illinois]] where the organizers of the Cornerstone Festival purchased also has a large piece wide collection of land, which is now called Cornerstone Farmguest speakers.

Tens of thousands Overall, the main Cornerstone Festival (or C-stone, as many of music fans flock to Cornerstone Farms each year to see its attendees call it) now takes place over 300 bands from many styles 5 days on a wide variety of musicstages. For 2005, the stages were known as the Main Stage, including [[rock and roll|rock]]the Rock for Life stage, [[heavy metal music|metal]]the Underground Stage, [[hardcore punk|hardcore]]the Decapolis Label Showcase, [[pop music|pop]]the Impromptu Stage, [[rap music|rap]]the Gallery Stage, [[folk music|folk]]the Dance Club, the Maloca Tent, Encore 1, [[electronic music|electronic]]Encore 2, [[Celtic music|Celtic]]the HM Magazine Stage, and [[country music|country]]Late Night Worship at the Beach. In addition to Unofficial "generator" stages will include the many bands chosen who are signed to Christian record labelsFatcalf stage, the Lansing Underground stage, and the MeltingPoint Stage. Tooth & Nail Records also sponsors a Tooth & Nail Day (The Chariot, many Christian bands signed to general-market labels have played at CornerstoneNorma Jean, for exampleUnderoath, [[P.O.D.]]Extol, [[MxPx]]mewithoutYou, [[Pedro the Lion]]Showbread, [[Saviour Machine]] and [[Galactic Cowboys]]. In addition to Emery) which is a showcase of mainly Tooth & Nail bands that takes place on one day of the many musicians, Cornerstone Festival also has a wide collection of guest speakerseach year.

Overall, the main Cornerstone Festival (or ''C-stone''is known for its phenomenal "Evening Encore" performances, as many of its attendees call it) now takes place over 5 days on a wide variety of stages. For [[2005]], the stages were known simply as the Main StageEncores. Encore performances are usually done at or after midnight, and the [[Rock for Life]] stage, performers (especially on the Underground Stage, later nights of the [[Decapolis]] Label Showcase, festival) are among the Impromptu Stagemost popular, most well-established bands in Christian music at the Gallery Stage, time; some of the Dance Club, the Maloca Tent, Encore 1, Encore 2, the [[HM Magazine]] Stage, and Late Night Worship bands that have done Encores at the Beach. Unofficial "generator" stages will Cornerstone include the [[Fatcalf]] stageZao, the [[Lansing Underground]] stage, and the [[MeltingPoint Stage]]P.O.D. [[Tooth & Nail Records]] also sponsors a '''Tooth & Nail Day''' ([[The Chariot]], [[Norma Jean]]Living Sacrifice, [[Underoath]]Galactic Cowboys, [[Extol]], [[mewithoutYou]], [[Showbread (band)|Showbread]], [[Emery]]) which is a showcase of mainly Tooth & Nail bands that takes place on one day of the Cornerstone Festival each yearand Starflyer 59.

Aside from performances by the latest bands to hit the scene, Cornerstone festival is also known for its phenomenal "Evening Encore" bringing in a variety of artists and performances, now known simply as Encoresthat might not otherwise be seen by festival goers. Encore Such performances are usually done at or after midnightinclude Blues jams with multiple musicians, all-star musical tributes performances to deceased artists like Gene Eugene and the performers (especially on the later nights Rich Mullins, musicals like Mullins' Canticle of the festival) are among the most popularPlains, most well-established or bands in Christian music at the time; some from outside of the United States like Iona. Cornerstone has also always featured performances from bands and artists that have done Encores at Cornerstone include [[Zao (US band)|Zao]]do not tour as heavily as they used to, like Eugene's Adam Again, Mark Heard, Steve Taylor, [[Por The 77s.OOne of the highlights of Cornerstone Festival for countless fans is always a rare performance by Terry Scott Taylor and his troupe of friends and musician.D.]], [[Living Sacrifice]], Galactic CowboysOver the years these events have included the Lost Dogs, Daniel Amos and [[Starflyer 59]]several acoustic shows scattered throughout the fest.

Aside from performances by the latest bands to hit the scene, Cornerstone festival is also known for bringing in a variety of artists and performances that might not otherwise be seen by festival goers. Such performances include Blues jams with multiple musicians, all-star musical tributes performances to deceased artists like [[Gene Eugene]] and [[Rich Mullins]], musicals like Mullins' ''[[Canticle of the Plains]]'', or bands from outside of the United States like [[Iona (band)|Iona]]. Cornerstone has also always featured performances from bands and artists that do not tour as heavily as they used to, like Eugene's [[Adam Again]], [[Mark Heard]], [[Steve Taylor]], or [[The 77s]]. One of the highlights of Cornerstone Festival for countless fans is always a rare performance by [[Terry Scott Taylor]] and his troupe of friends and musician. Over the years these events have included the [[Lost Dogs]], [[Daniel Amos]] and several acoustic shows scattered throughout the fest.  Due to the enormous success each year of the Bushnell Cornerstone Festival, JPUSA has now started a second Cornerstone Festival in [[Orlando, Florida]], simply titled [[Cornerstone Florida]]. In [[2005]], it took place on [[May 13]] and [[May 14]] and was attended by over 10,000 people. [[Image:Cstonelake.jpg|frame|right|[[Lake Wildwood]] is at the southern end of Cornerstone Farms.]] == 2006 schedule == ===Main Stage==={| class="wikitable" width="55%"! Day! Time! Band|-| Wednesday, [[July 5]]| 5:30 PM| [[As Cities Burn]]|-| Wednesday, July 5| 6:30 PM| [[The Chariot]]|-| Wednesday, July 5| 7:40 PM| [[Norma Jean]]|-| Wednesday, July 5| 8:55 PM| [[As I Lay Dying (band)|As I Lay Dying]]|-| Wednesday, July 5| 10:15 PM| [[Underoath]]|-| Thursday, [[July 6]]| 5:30 PM| [[Lórien (band)|Lórien]] (New Band Showcase Grand Prize Winner)|-| Thursday, July 6| 6:30 PM| [[mewithoutYou]]|-| Thursday, July 6| 7:40 PM| [[Copeland (band)|Copeland]]|-| Thursday, July 6| 8:55 PM| [[Anberlin]]|-| Thursday, July 6| 10:15 PM| [[David Crowder Band]]|-| Friday, [[July 7]]| 6:00 PM| [[Glenn Kaiser]]|-| Friday, July 7| 7:40 PM| [[Krystal Meyers]]|-| Friday, July 7| 8:55 PM| [[MxPx]]|-| Friday, July 7| 10:15 PM| [[Relient K]]|-| Saturday, [[July 8]]| 5:30 PM| [[Flyleaf]]|-| Saturday, July 8| 6:30 PM| [[Day of Fire]]|-| Saturday, July 8| 7:40 PM| [[Project 86]]|-| Saturday, July 8| 8:55 PM| [[Pillar (band)|Pillar]]|-| Saturday, July 8| 10:15 PM| [[P.O.D.]]|-|} ===Encore Stage 1==={| class="wikitable" width="55%"! Day! Time! Band|-| Wednesday, July 5| Midnight| [[Demon Hunter]]|-| Thursday, July 6| Midnight| [[Zao (US band)|Zao]]|-| Friday, July 7| Midnight| [[Dead Poetic]]|-| Saturday, July 8| Midnight| [[Disciple (band)|Disciple]]|-|} ===Encore Stage 2==={| class="wikitable" width="55%"! Day! Time! Band|-| Wednesday, July 5| Midnight| [[Lovedrug]]|-| Thursday, July 6| Midnight| [[Cool Hand Luke (band)|Cool Hand Luke]]|-| Friday, July 7| Midnight| [[Haste The Day]]|-|}

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