Music Features

GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as a band this fall with a legacy album and new documentary film.  CCM Magazine talked with vocalist Mark Hall about the projects, the band’s legacy, being awarded a 15th RIAA certification, and more!

Five-time Grammy winner and Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman says he doesn’t see himself ever retiring and is enjoying making music now more than ever, declaring there is “great joy” in watching his songs impact people of all generations.

Before you unwrap the candy cane or sip on that peppermint mocha, you might want to first consider the palette.  Behold, the Christmas album from Lauren Daigle, brings influences from New Orleans' Bourbon Street to bring a Christmas album that, in many respects, is totally unconventional.  What does Lauren say about the album?

From CCM Magazine!

On the red carpet ahead of the 2023 Dove Awards, Grammy Award-winning duo For King & Country shared that Christian music plays a key role in spiritual formation because it provides a "peek into what Heaven must be like."

Anne Wilson ("My Jesus", "Sunday Sermons") never wanted to be a singer. Instead, she had plans to work for NASA. But a tragic accident that took the life of her brother Jacob changed all that. 

Watch Anne Wilson's story of how God took complete despair and turned it into an outreach that is blessing countless lives...

The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience.  Brandon Lake was the big winner of the night, but several amazing performances also topped the event.

We have a winners' list here!

Out of the very lowest time in her life, Katy Nichole ("In Jesus Name") heard God tell her to hold on!  That moment became the inspiration for Katy's song, "Hold On".  Watch as she tells us the story of how the very darkest time became a message of light!

The singer who has given us "Into the Sea (It's Gonna Be Okay)" and "Look What You've Done" searched the world for meaning and truth; ending up having a dream career that ultimately left her hopeless and empty.  Hear Tasha Layton, as she sat down with CCM Magazine, to share her story of how that brought her back to her roots of faith and music.

Zach Williams’ story shows how God’s love can bring hope to even the bleakest of situations. The singer’s marriage was on the brink of ruin as he struggled with addiction. But then God sent him a sign through a song, leading to a change inside his heart that transformed his whole life!

GRAMMY-winner Lauren Daigle has released her new album - her first new music in 5 years!

What new influences will we hear on this album?  They're not what you'd expect!  Lauren chats about how her new influences shaped the upcoming album. 

Danny Gokey has enjoyed musical success earning chart-topping hits and award nominations, including three GRAMMY nominations. But few are aware of the debilitating fear that nearly kept him from catching his big break.  Gokey just recorded the details of this chapter of his life in a new short film...

Creating an anthem that the whole Church rejoices over, Matt Maher ("Lord I Need You") pens another moving song of worship.

How do you come up with an epic song for a double-album, that sounds epic on tour?  That was Matthew West's goal when he set out to write "My Story Your Glory".   Watch as Matthew takes us behind the scenes to tell us the heart of this song. 

Former American Idol contestant Danny Gokey brings us the official music video from the title track of his album, Hope In Front of Me. 
In this, his second album, the Milwaukee native delivers a potent song brought vividly to life by his warm, soulful voice.

We have all listened to and loved the work of Brandon Heath ("See Me Through It").  But back in 2019, Heath was ready to call it quits and be done with his career as an artist.

Here's what turned that around and breathed new life in Brandon's career...

"When writing 'You Say,' I just remember feeling for the first time pretty conflicted. It was definitely the first moment in just being an artist that I was like Okay, where is all this going exactly?"

As a means to express outreach to a friend who was having a difficult time, Lauren Daigle crafted a song idea that she was initially insecure about.  But that song has become an anthem that has impacted people around the world!

Lauren sat down to reflect on how the song “Rescue” came about, and why it means so much to those who hear it.

Franni Rae Cash Cain, singer with We The Kingdom, opened up for the first time publicly about her mental health; generously sharing both vulnerability and encouragement.

Once dubbed among the "Ugliest Homes in Atlanta," Crowder's abode is now a contemporary gem of the street.  People Magazine even gave us proof!  Take a look!

The pandemic's affect on Christian Artists' creativity was profound.  COVID gave artists a central canvas to paint from; dealing mainly with overcoming darkness and dispair.

But MercyMe's new album is a radical shift in creative focus.  Lead singer Bart Millard lays out the contrast.....