By the time Michael Cochren walked into our studio, I’d already spent a week with, Cochren & Co’s new release, Runs In The Blood on repeat. This is Cochren & Co.’s third album, but it feels like a creative leap. It’s soulful without losing its country roots, nostalgic without sounding dated, and full of the kind of hooks that stick with you.   Michael laughed as he explained that none of it happened overnight. “It’s been a long process… almost three years. When an album comes out, I immediately start working on the next one.” Instead of trying to recreate what had worked before, he picked the song “The Lows”…

Willie and Korie Robertson have spent decades creating television, films, books, podcasts, and businesses that point families toward faith. Now, they’re bringing those worlds together in one place. During a quick convo with CCM Magazine, the Robertsons made a big announcement. “We are launching a streaming platform called EKKL,” Korie Robertson told me. “It’s this amazing space that brings together film, podcasting, television series, daily devotionals, even a little travel perks thing and a connect area where there’s news articles and everything. We were hoping to just kind of be this one-stop trusted home for your family’s entertainment.” They, along with Michael Scott (former Pureflix CEO), have launched their new faith-and-family platform designed to be…

The Black Sheep Comes Home “I think I’m still taking the eraser to the S on my chest.”   Over the last year, Christian music fans have embraced Ben Fuller as one of its freshest and most compelling voices. If you’ve seen his show, you’ve heard his testimony, The man who spent years chasing an insatiable high through drugs, alcohol, and women before finding Jesus and finding a new purpose. That version of the story is true.       It’s also the version most people already know. What interests me is what happened next. Because redemption is one thing. Living redeemed is another. The first time I saw Ben…

CCM Magazine has unveiled Ben Fuller as the cover artist for its July 2026 issue, celebrating one of Christian music’s most compelling voices with an exclusive feature that explores the remarkable redemption story behind his music and ministry. The double cover, revealed today, offers the first look at a powerful feature that will debut in full on July 1, including an in-depth interview, exclusive performance videos, and additional digital content available exclusively at CCMmagazine.com. Fresh off the release of his new live album, Black Sheep Tour: Songs from the Road,Fuller continues to connect with audiences through songs rooted in honesty, healing, and the transformative power of faith. Recorded during this…