On August 9, the Nashville music community — along with countless artists, friends, and fans from across the country — will come together both in person and virtually for the Big Beautiful Bruce Brown Benefit, a heartfelt night of music, memories, and support for one of the foundational voices in contemporary Christian music journalism. Bruce Brown, a beloved writer, editor, manager, and champion of faith-fueled music, was CCM Magazine’s Managing and Contributing Editor from 1982 to 1998 — a crucial era that shaped not just the magazine but an entire generation of Christian music. During those years, Brown’s byline, insight, and editorial leadership helped guide readers through the ever-expanding landscape of Christian…

Nashville, Tenn. (July 11, 2025) Curb Records artist Stars Go Dim releases its fourth studio set, Roses, today (7/11) — listen HERE. Additionally, the official music video for self-penned track “Your Song” drops today, dedicated to the fans. “I think so many times in life we feel like we’re living in a wasteland, and we’re missing the fact that we’re actually standing in forests of green, lush life,” offers Stars Go Dim frontman Chris Cleveland. “If we just slow down, if we just take a look around, if we just say, ‘God, how can I meet You here?’ we’d see that God is moving and working all the time. That’s…

There’s a new Superman in town — and he’s name-dropping Christian rock legends in the middle of Metropolis. James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman movie hits theaters today, and we were first in line to see it. Verdict? It’s a surprisingly heartfelt movie about what it really means to be family… plus some hilarious jokes and great action! Other than a few mild profanities sprinkled here and there, this is a big, fun, family-friendly summer movie. We’d suggest ages 11 and up. SPOILER ALERT! One of our favorite moments is a delightfully awkward argument between Lois Lane and Clark Kent about between the two of them – who truly is punk…

Starting this month and rolling through August, worship lovers from coast to coast will gather under summer skies for nights of praise, community, and songs that lift hearts higher. Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake are back to headline the much-anticipated Summer Worship Nights Tour, this year bringing along breakout artist Josiah Queen. Presented by TPR, the tour kicks off Thursday, July 17, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and will travel through 11 U.S. cities before wrapping up Sunday, August 3, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Key stops include: July 17 – Pittsburgh, PA (PPG Paints Arena) July 18 – Hershey, PA (Hersheypark Stadium) July 19 – Cincinnati, OH (Heritage Bank Center) July 20…

Emerging Christian pop artist, Anya Lee, is releasing her debut 6-song EP, Flatline, on July 11, 2025, and NewReleaseToday has an exclusive video that previews the incredible new title track alongside her full conversation with our friends over at ChristianMusicGuys. You can watch below. Anya joins hosts Jacob and Chris of ChristianMusicGuys to talk about her story and what it means to be with God through the highs and the lows. She talks viewers through her incredible story of survival that inspired all 6 tracks on the new EP while previewing each song. “This EP is so special to me,” shares Anya. “Every song comes from a real place–pieces of…

Equal Vision Records’ Anberlin announced on social media they’re canceling the rest of their summer tour dates (July 31-August 17) due to personal home life situations their guitarist, Christian McAlhaney, is experiencing. See their official announcement on Instagram here. The band dates back to 1998 when they were under the name SaGoh. The change to Anberlin occurred in 2002. In 2023, the lead singer changed from Stephen Christian to Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire). Their latest project, Nevertake, was released on March 21, 2025. Follow along with the band on social media @anberlin or their website anberlin.com.[…]

On July 7, Sparrow Records’ Danny Gokey posted on social media about a new partnership with Hearts Homes. Based in New Jersey and founded by Kristen Bowen, Hearts Homes provides beautiful, gently used furnishing and home goods to qualified, special-circumstance families. They assist underemployed, single moms; families emerging from crisis like homelessness and domestic violence; and refugees settling into New Jersey’s Mercer and Middlesex counties. Check out the compelling video here. Gokey’s own nonprofit organization, Better Than I Found It, donated a box truck to Hearts Homes and his fanbase fulfilled the Cranberry, NJ’s Amazon wish list of helpful items. To learn more, check out betterthanIfoundit.org and heartsandhomesnj.org.[…]

“I left God because I decided God wasn’t good. I don’t believe God anymore.” My heart sank and compassion flooded my chest as I sat on this man’s couch, listening to words like this. Maybe, just maybe, he could believe again. Of course, I understood his feelings. His very own child died young in an unneeded way. How could this happen? Why would it happen? These are questions he wrestled with. That many wrestle with. I couldn’t blame him.  In some ways I related to this man. After so many incidences of hardship, while I’d hardly say it, my feelings danced around the question, “God, can I really trust You…

When you think “Christian music,” your brain probably drifts to the smooth, Sunday-morning sounds of Hope Darst, Phil Wickham, or maybe an acoustic guitar in a youth group circle. You probably don’t think: “I wish the score from The Chosen came with cryo blasts and a festival crowd.” Well, that’s exactly what makes Rave Jesus worth paying attention to. Yes, that’s really his name — and yes, if you’ve ever found yourself humming The Chosen theme song and wondered what it might sound like with a beat drop— you’ve come to the right place. This week, the biggest show in Christian TV history collides with one of the boldest names…