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Somewhere deep in a church gym storage closet, there’s probably an old VHS tape labeled “Rap, Rock & Soul” and today that felt it returned… Rap, Rock &… Worship. Load the church van, it’s time for the ultimate youth group reunion tour.  This fall, three of the most legendary names in Christian music history, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, and Third Day, Read More

“Through writing this book, it became so clear to me that God is with us in every moment, and that when we turn our hearts toward Him, even the ordinary parts of life can become acts of worship. My hope is that this message helps people see their lives as a song of praise, an Read More

We’re sitting inside the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music, the kind of place that makes you feel every era of Christian music all at once, and I’m already a little nostalgic. “When I walk through here, it’s so nostalgic… it’ll put you in your feels,” I said, probably oversharing like I always do. But Read More

Amy Grant Is Still Telling the Real Story There’s a palpable vibe shift in the room. Sure, the CCM Magazine team might carry a little nervous energy in the days leading up to a Cover Story, but typically things speed up once the artist arrives. This time, everything slowed down. Conversations softened. People leaned in Read More

CCM Magazine is pleased to announce that global music icon Amy Grant will grace the cover of its May 2026 issue, marking a historic milestone in Contemporary Christian Music. With this latest appearance, Grant officially sets the record for the most cover stories in CCM Magazine history. The May edition of Cover Story, by co-editor Read More

In a move that suggests AI-generated content is meeting its match soon, Spotify, the largest streaming music platform in the world, has begun rolling out "Verified by Spotify," a new badge displayed on an artist's profile and in search results when an artist meets defined standards demonstrating authenticity and trust. Currently available on mobile only when an artist's "About" profile is selected, the badge goes in-depth to establish that the artist is authentic, active, and trusted. It's already showing up on many mainstream artists' profiles, and a hand

American Idol crowned its newest winner on Monday night as stay-at-home mom Hannah Harper took home the Season 24 title following a star-studded live finale. Harper defeated finalists Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson after weeks of competition that showcased some of the strongest vocalists in recent Idol history. But beyond the competition itself, viewers also noticed the strong expressions of faith throughout the evening. Runner-up Jordan McCullough, a worship leader from Tennessee, returned to the song that first introduced many viewers to his faith-filled artistry by performing B

CCM Magazine is pleased to announce that global music icon Amy Grant will grace the cover of its May 2026 issue, marking a historic milestone in Contemporary Christian Music. With this latest appearance, Grant officially sets the record for the most cover stories in CCM Magazine history. The May edition of Cover Story, by co-editor Logan Sekulow, captures a one-on-one conversation with Grant as she promotes her first new album in over a decade, The Me That Remains, arriving May 8, 2026. Expanding beyond a traditional print feature, the story also lives as a visual episode, bringing the conve

"More Like You," the latest in a string of stirring new singles from singer/songwriter and American Idol alum Michael Sarver, is now available on streaming platforms from S&G Music Enterprises (distributed by WieRise Music). Penned by Sarver and Sidewalk Prophets' Dave Frey along with Ben McDonald, Dan Macal, and Justin Richards, the potent pop anthem takes aim at the motives of the heart. A powerful plea for authenticity challenging performative platitudes and superficial spirituality, "More Like You" is ultimately the expression of a desire deeply rooted in Sarv

Six-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant has returned with her first collection of original songs in 13 years, The Me That Remains, out today via Thirty Tigers. A deeply personal and reflective work, The Me That Remains finds Grant taking a clear-eyed look at where she stands personally, spiritually, and creatively today. Across its ten tracks, the album reflects on healing, connection, endurance, and grace, shaped by the life experience of a beloved musician now more than 50 years into a groundbreaking career. "I had so much fun going back into the st

In a move that suggests AI-generated content is meeting its match soon, Spotify, the largest streaming music platform in the world, has begun rolling out "Verified by Spotify," a new badge displayed on an artist's profile and in search results when an artist meets defined standards demonstrating authenticity and trust. Currently available on mobile only when an artist's "About" profile is selected, the badge goes in-depth to establish that the artist is authentic, active, and trusted. It's already showing up on many mainstream artists' profiles, and a hand

American Idol crowned its newest winner on Monday night as stay-at-home mom Hannah Harper took home the Season 24 title following a star-studded live finale. Harper defeated finalists Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson after weeks of competition that showcased some of the strongest vocalists in recent Idol history. But beyond the competition itself, viewers also noticed the strong expressions of faith throughout the evening. Runner-up Jordan McCullough, a worship leader from Tennessee, returned to the song that first introduced many viewers to his faith-filled artistry by performing B

CCM Magazine is pleased to announce that global music icon Amy Grant will grace the cover of its May 2026 issue, marking a historic milestone in Contemporary Christian Music. With this latest appearance, Grant officially sets the record for the most cover stories in CCM Magazine history. The May edition of Cover Story, by co-editor Logan Sekulow, captures a one-on-one conversation with Grant as she promotes her first new album in over a decade, The Me That Remains, arriving May 8, 2026. Expanding beyond a traditional print feature, the story also lives as a visual episode, bringing the conve

"More Like You," the latest in a string of stirring new singles from singer/songwriter and American Idol alum Michael Sarver, is now available on streaming platforms from S&G Music Enterprises (distributed by WieRise Music). Penned by Sarver and Sidewalk Prophets' Dave Frey along with Ben McDonald, Dan Macal, and Justin Richards, the potent pop anthem takes aim at the motives of the heart. A powerful plea for authenticity challenging performative platitudes and superficial spirituality, "More Like You" is ultimately the expression of a desire deeply rooted in Sarv

Six-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant has returned with her first collection of original songs in 13 years, The Me That Remains, out today via Thirty Tigers. A deeply personal and reflective work, The Me That Remains finds Grant taking a clear-eyed look at where she stands personally, spiritually, and creatively today. Across its ten tracks, the album reflects on healing, connection, endurance, and grace, shaped by the life experience of a beloved musician now more than 50 years into a groundbreaking career. "I had so much fun going back into the st