Here I was talking to a group of people about taking thoughts captive, yet all I could hear in my mind as I spoke was: No one can understand you, Kelly. You’re not even making any sense. They don’t know what in the world you are saying. You sound stupid. You are talking way too long! You sound like, “Blah…Blah…Blah…” I was speaking, but hearing a barrage of criticism in my head. Ever been there? Maybe you are around a group of women and you hear, “You are not enough. No one likes you.” Maybe you are at work, talking in a meeting and you hear, “They all think your…

The Queen of Clean Comedy and the Recording Industry Association of America’s most decorated female comic, Chonda Pierce talks to us about her new movie ‘Roll With It.’ The feature-length comedy weaves an inspiring (and hilarious) story of strength, survival, family values, and faith. It’ll be in select theaters May 9, 11, and 13th. For Pierce, Roll With It is the latest project in a career whose highlights include platinum-certified comedy albums, regular performances at the Grand Ole Opry, and five Daytime Emmy nominations. She isn’t just the film’s lead actress. She’s one of its main creators, too, writing the original script with her late husband and serving as executive…

The Stellar Gospel Music Award nominated gospel act, Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers, have teamed up with gospel crooner, Jason Nelson, for a motivating new track, “Champion” (JayClay Music / Tyscot). The uplifting track is a solid mid-tempo with urban contemporary styling. The Baltimore, MD-based Nelson, who is known for his lush Billboard No. 1 gospel hits such as “Residue” and “Forever,” had crossed paths with Louisville, KY-based Clayborn at various music industry events over the years but they’d never worked together before. “It’s so crazy but a lot of people has always compared our vocal tones,” says Clayborn who’s best-known for writing Hezekiah Walker’s Grammy® award nominated 2016…

Christian singer/songwriter and worship leader Jon Shabaglian stopped by the CCM Cafe with TEMITOPE to perform their personal, new single ‘Symphony of Peace.‘ The track speaks to healing, growth, and unity in a time of division in our culture. The post Jon Shabaglian & Temitope | ‘Symphony of Peace’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Long-time Christian artist manager Scott Brickell stopped by the CCM Cafe to talk to us about his new book, The Business Behind the Song: Navigating a Career in the Music Industry (out April 25th). Brickell also shares some stories of being portrayed by Trace Adkins in the ‘I Can Only Imagine‘ movie, many tips for aspiring artists and more! The post Scott Brickell Talks New Book ‘The Business Behind the Song’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.

Christian singer-songwriter and co-founder of Third Day, Mark Lee checks in with us to talk about his new single ‘Love To Be Loved,’ the differences between writing for Third Day and his solo projects, future tour plans and more! The post Mark Lee Talks New Single ‘Love To Be Loved’ appeared first on CCM Magazine.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 14, 2023) Multi-GRAMMY® winning, Platinum-selling duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version today of their #1 hit single feat. Jordin Sparks, “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” titled “LOVE ME LIKE I AM (R3HAB REMIX) FEAT. JORDIN SPARKS”, The song was remixed by internationally-renowned DJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms. Written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr, and Michael Pollack (BMI Pop Writer of the Year; “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus; Justin Bieber, Beyonce); and produced by FOR KING + COUNTRY, Josh Kerr (GRAMMY® winning songwriter), and Jeff Sojka, the original track, “LOVE ME…

CAROL STREAM, Ill.—April 14, 2023 Singer-songwriter Cindy Morgan will appear at several events following the release of her debut novel, The Year of Jubilee on April 18, 2023. The Year of Jubilee is a lyrical coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of the turbulent South in the early 1960s. It explores themes of childhood trauma, grief, complex mother-daughter relationships, and race relations. Cindy’s debut has already been met with praise. Library Journal writes, “In her adult fiction debut (a semi-autobiographical novel), singer-songwriter Morgan (How Could I Ask for More: Stories of Blessings, Battles, and Beauty) highlights the hardscrabble life of the 1960s working poor. Fans of classic coming-of-age stories such as…