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September 2023

September 29, 2023

Casting Crowns Celebrates 20 Years with New Album, Tour, Concert Film ‘Home By Sundy’

Casting Crowns is hitting the big screen! The GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group is celebrating its 20th...

May 2023

May 31, 2023

Did Katy Perry Grow Up in a Christian Household?

Pop superstar Katy Perry is known for her chart-topping songs such as “California Gurls,” “Firework”...

March 2023

March 18, 2023

Skillet’s John Cooper Talks New Deluxe ‘Dominion’ Project, Wedding Anniversary, Rock Wrestling Connection

In 2023, rock band Skillet isn’t slowing down, but pushing ahead to deliver hard driving...

December 2022

December 16, 2022

Jason Crabb Reflects on a Busy Christmas Season, Including TV Specials, a Tour, and New Record

Following the release of a new Christmas record, “Miracle in a Manger,” GRAMMY Award-winning Christian...

December 02, 2022

Christian Artists Zach Williams, Tauren Wells, Skillet to Headline Universal’s ‘Rock the Universe’ Music Festival

Universal Studios Orlando will host its 25th “Rock the Universe” in January with popular Christian...

July 2022

July 15, 2022

Listen: Hillary Scott of Lady A Joins for KING & COUNTRY for New Version of “For God Is With Us”

GRAMMY-Award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY has released a new version of the #1 hit...

June 2022

June 21, 2022

Tauren Wells Stays Focused and Hopeful with New Release ‘Joy in the Morning’

Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Tauren Wells recently released his third project, “Joy in...

February 2022

February 19, 2022

The Isaacs Recognized for Interactive, Pandemic-Inspired ‘Songs for the Times’

In April, three-time GRAMMY-nominated group The Issacs may bring home its first award for “Roots...

May 2021

May 22, 2021

MercyMe’s New Project ‘inhale (exhale)’ Delivers an Emotional Breather

Twenty years after the breakthrough hit “I Can Only Imagine,” MercyMe is working harder than...

March 2021

March 23, 2021

CCM-Centric Soundtrack to New Teen Musical ‘A Week Away’ Releases

EMI CMG has released the digital version of the "A Week Away" film soundtrack and...

March 08, 2021

Interview: When Katy Perry was Katy Hudson, New Christian Artist

Twenty years ago, a 16 year-old Katy Perry talks about "pushing the envelope" in Christian...

March 03, 2021

From the Archives: Carman Licciardello in His Own Words Part One — His Ministry

A recently-unearthed 1995 interview gives a glimpse into the heart and personality of the popular...

February 2021

February 27, 2021

Listen: Lauren Daigle Returns with New Song ‘Hold on to Me’

Yesterday, GRAMMY Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle released "Hold on to Me," her first new song...

February 22, 2021

First Look: Christian Youth Camp Musical ‘A Week Away’ Brings the Party

Netflix has released the first trailer and poster for its new faith-based family musical, "A...

February 19, 2021

Exclusive: TobyMac Emerges from Tragedy to Declare ‘Help is on the Way’

“We have absolutely felt surrounded by love. We really have we felt the body of...

February 18, 2021

Carrie Underwood Returns to Gospel Music Roots with ‘My Savior’

"This music shaped who I am as a person and is the foundation of my...

February 17, 2021

Carman Licciardello: Fellow Music Artists React to His Sudden Passing

"We remember you Carman......we are grateful for the times we had with you. You are...

February 16, 2021

Christian Music Pioneer Carman Dies Due to Complications from Surgery

Celebrated singer of "The Champion," known for massive stadium tours, was 65 years-old.

January 2021

January 28, 2021

Skillet’s John Cooper Expands His Platform During the Shutdown with Book, Podcast, Comic

Rock artist dives into cultural commentary with "Cooper Stuff" podcast and book "Awake & Alive...

April 2020

April 29, 2020

Elevation Worship Discusses New Release, ‘Graves into Garden,’ and ‘The Blessing’

Elevation Worship, the worship ministry of Charlotte, North Carolina’s Elevation Church, is releasing its newest...

April 24, 2020

Zach Williams and Dolly Parton Debut New ‘There Was Jesus’ Video

Christian singer and country superstar reunite after popular CMA Awards performance.

February 2020

February 14, 2020

After Ten Years, Avalon Returns with New Album ‘Called’

Popular Christian music releases new project produced by Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus

December 2019

December 25, 2019

Listen: Kanye West Releases ‘Jesus Is Born’ on Christmas Day

New traditional gospel album released two months after "Jesus Is King"

December 20, 2019

Amy Grant on New Christmas Box Set, Grandchildren, and Enjoying the Company of Friends

Singer-songwriter also earmarking 2020 as a year of discovery and creativity

December 19, 2019

Bill Reeves Talks ‘Tremendous’ Impact of New Media Company Merger

Longtime industry veteran discusses adding his The WTA Group to the EMF, K-Love Family

October 2019

October 16, 2019

Zach Williams on Dolly Parton duet, Chris Pratt, “Rescue Story”

The "Chain Breaker" singer reflects on his spiritual journey through 20 years of making music

August 2019

August 21, 2019

Marvin Winans: Pastor, Gospel Pioneer, Friend of Whitney Houston

Multiple GRAMMY Award-winner reflects on music milestones and church work

May 2019

May 24, 2019

CCM All Star Review Formed From DC Talk, Jars of Clay, Petra, Whiteheart Members

In a surprising move sure to delight longtime lovers of contemporary Christian music, members of...

January 2019

January 25, 2019

LISTEN: Furler and Tait Together on ‘Greatness of Our God,’ Debut from Newsboys United

Supergroup comprised of current and former members of popular Christian band releases debut single from...

December 2018

December 19, 2018

VIDEO: When Mainstream Artists Rocked Gospel Music Tunes

Unforgettable moments when rock, pop, and country music artists belted out the songs of the...