Five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI’s 2025 and 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year and award-winning hitmaker Matthew West has topped the Christian radio charts this week with his latest single “Good,” marking his 39th No. 1 song as an artist and songwriter and further cementing his title as “one of Christian music’s most prolific songwriters” (Billboard). See the moment West was surprised with the news by his team here. “I’m so grateful to my teams at Provident Label Group and Story House Collective, to every radio station across the country that has shared this song and to every person who has listened,” shares West. “‘Good’ is a song I needed because it…

Three of the most influential names in Christian Music are joining forces for one of the most anticipated tours of the decade. This fall, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, and Third Day will hit the road together for a powerhouse tour bringing decades of hits and unforgettable live moments to fans across the country. Presented by Compassion International and supported by K-LOVE, tickets for this special tour go on sale May 20th at noon Eastern. With a combined legacy that includes countless RIAA Gold and Platinum-certified albums, over 55 No. 1 singles, and multiple GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, and Third Day are joining forces this fall for a once-in-a-lifetime tour fans…

Rock veterans Skillet debuted a brand new song during a show in Bulgaria on their current European tour. Frontman John Cooper said this would be the only stop on the current tour that they would play the new song, but that it was set to be released in June. The song is called “Scream” and features some of Cooper’s screaming vocals, but is dominated by the melodic sounds and themes that have helped make Skillet one of the premier names in both Christian and mainstream rock. The band had previously promised that they would release new music in 2026 and that they were looking to make it on the heavier…

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 handful of Christian artists as well. Chris Tomlin’s profile confirms that he’s “grown an active fanbase” and “has met Spotify’s criteria for profile…

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 Bethel Music’s “Goodness of God” during the finale. Christian artist Tori Kelly performed her latest song, “Control,” at the finale with other contestants.…

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 conversation, performances, and artistry to life on screen. The record marks a…

“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 Sarver’s soul “I wanna find beauty in all things/Like You do/I wanna be real hope and shine it/Like You do.” “I hope this…

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 studio again and making this project with Mac [McAnally],” Grant says. “To hear…