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Sounds like Teen Spirit: Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham’s Summer Worship Nights Review
Hi, I’m Macy — I’m 13 years old and live in Nashville, Tennessee. Worship music is a big part of my life, and Wednesday nights at youth group are some of my favorite times because of the music. When our worship leaders sing songs by Brandon Lake or Phil Wickham, it instantly takes you to another level of worship. The melodies and lyrics they’ve written make you want to lift your hands, jump up and down, and worship the Lord with all your heart. So, when my mom told me that Summer Worship Nights was coming to Bridgestone Arena on July 20, I knew we had to go. Let me just say: Brandon…
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CCM Magazine Relaunches Cover Stories with Steven Curtis Chapman Reveal
(NASHVILLE, TN) — Newly relaunched CCM Magazine is proud to announce the first new cover story in years, featuring Christian music icon Steven Curtis Chapman. CCM Magazine, the preeminent voice of the Christian music scene, is back and reimagined under new ownership and the cover story kicks off a brand-new era for the storied music brand. CCM Magazine co-editor Logan Sekulow sat down with Chapman for a heartfelt trip through memory lane, as Steven opens up about the role the magazine has played in his journey, and reflects on the legacy of his music, faith, and fans. “This is more than a celebration — it’s the return of something timeless,”…
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Gain Right Perspective
I was driving, but I couldn’t see. My glasses were smudged. Gray smudges blurred the lenses through which I saw life. I tried redirecting my eyes—look toward the yellow and white lines. Still, I kept going back to the splotch. When vision is blocked, moving forward is hard. A blind person can’t easily move ahead. Think about times you’ve encountered these situations: Snow on your windshield… Rain pouring down… A fogged-up front window… How can you go when you can’t see? You know, spiritual blindness is much like natural blindness. We get so caught up in something that we can’t see God in anything. Offense smudges our perspective of love.…
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Exclusive Interview: Michael W. Smith Reimagines His Place in the Music World
“I’m writing it for me,” Michael said without hesitation when I asked who he’s composing for these days. “I’ve never tried to write a song for Christian radio or pop radio in my whole life.” If you’re waiting for a new song so you can take a restroom and refill run during the 2025 Michael W. Smith tour, then you’ve picked the wrong show. That is, at least according to the man himself: “I’m not going to play it safe.” With the 2025 releases of Your Love Is a Flood and Arms Around the Sun, he’s crafting layer upon layer in the studio that feels more in line with becoming…
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Well Done, Dodie Osteen
“A faithful servant of God, a matriarch of miracles, and a friend to us all.” At CCM Magazine, we join millions around the world in honoring the remarkable life of Dolores “Dodie” Osteen—beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished matriarch of Lakewood Church. Affectionately known as “Mama Dodie,” she spent 91 years on this side of heaven, living a life defined by faith, miracles, and unwavering compassion. Alongside her husband John Osteen, Dodie helped start Lakewood Church. She and John were partners in every sense. Dodie once recalled with a smile, “I had never gone out with anybody else. I didn’t know how to act. I called him, Brother Osteen this and…
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Kutless Guitarist James Mead Suffers Stroke, Family Launches GoFundMe for Support
Just two weeks ago, we sat down with Jon Micah Sumrall of Kutless to talk about their return to heavy rock on The Seventh Seal. In that conversation, Jon Micah shared how he took a step back creatively to let longtime bandmate James Mead steer the direction of the new EP. “James has always been the rock guy in our group,” he told us at CCM. “He grew up listening to Metallica, and I grew up listening to DC Talk.” That creative leadership helped bring Kutless roaring back into the genre that first made them a Christian rock staple. Now, that same bandmate needs our prayers and financial support. Earlier…
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Breaking: 2025 Dove Award Nominees Released
Like doves at a high-drama wedding— the GMA has RELEASED the 2025 Dove Award Nominees. This year’s list is packed with familiar legends, rising stars, and powerful songs that have defined the past year in Christian music. From worship anthems to hip-hop bangers, soulful Southern Gospel to cutting-edge pop, the Dove Awards continue to highlight the genre’s incredible diversity and spiritual impact. Full list of nominees below. And this year, they’ll all be celebrated on a bigger stage than ever before. For the first time in Dove Awards history, the show is moving to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and the city’s biggest nights in music.…
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James Mead of Kutless Suffers Stroke
Kutless announced on Instagram that their long-time guitarist James Mead recently suffered a stroke. This news comes just a few short weeks after the release of their latest project, The Seventh Seal. Mead joined the band in 2001 just before the band signed with BEC records and is one of two remaining members from that original BEC roster. The post reads “Hey everyone. This post is a tough one to send out, but so many of you have supported us for so many years and today we are asking for your help. Our guitarist James has suffered a stroke and is currently in the hospital. He has a long road…
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Carter Frodge Finds His Voice Offstage
If you’re waiting for a map to make sense of the Christian music industry, especially the winding, invisible roads of songwriting and producing, let me introduce you to Carter Frodge. One of the fastest growing Nashville producers who tossed the map years ago and just started driving. Literally. “So, it wasn’t like I was exposed to any sort of music scene,” he tells me. “Honestly, most of it was just my dad. He grew up playing music in the house, and he wrote songs and I just loved that he did it…I just want to be like my dad.” During a brief stint touring in the band Everyday Sunday, Carter…
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Forrest Frank Releases New Single
Forrest Frank recently posted a clip titled “Dads, this is your sign to get off the stick,” where a skating session with his son takes a dramatic turn. In the heart-stopping moment, Forrest takes a hard tumble off his board. In the video, Forrest is cruising with his child when he suddenly loses balance and wipes out. The impact was significant enough to prompt an outpouring of concern. Social media posts like “Pray for artist Forrest Frank! He took a nasty fall…” and “Praying for Forrest Frank as he recovers!” quickly went viral across Facebook and Instagram, highlighting how quickly his community rallied behind him. Despite the injury and being…
