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Sanctus Real Drops CCM Exclusive Acoustic Version of “The Difference”
Sanctus Real is giving the CCM Magazine audience an exclusive front-row seat to something special—an one-take acoustic version of their new single “The Difference,” cooked up fresh and served straight from the set of their upcoming music video, just for you. As a bonus surprise, the performance features a familiar face: former member Dan Gartley returns on bass, making this a great moment for longtime fans. Meanwhile, the full studio version of “The Difference” officially dropped across all digital and streaming platforms via Framework Records / The Fuel Music. You can listen to the new single here: https://slinky.to/TheDifference “The Difference” is a reflection of the season Sanctus Real finds themselves in—one…
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Kathie Lee Gifford and Danica McKellar Join Star-Studded Lineup for the We Love Awards
The 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards, hosted by Jaci Velasquez, is set to make history on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Franklin, TN, with the exciting addition of two powerhouse presenters–Kathie Lee Gifford and Danica McKellar. These beloved personalities join an already incredible roster of celebrated artists and presenters for an unforgettable night of faith, music, and inspiration. Gifford and McKellar bring their own unique influence to the stage. McKellar, known worldwide for her role as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, has captivated us with her acting for four decades, most recently with her yearly Christmas movies, first on Hallmark and now on Great American Family channel.…
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Nineties Worship Night and Yancy Cover 1990s Worship Song
Nineties Worship Night announces its inaugural collaboration with Dove Award winning artist and singer/songwriter Yancy on a remake of the 90s worship classic “History Maker,” originally recorded by the band Delirious? on their King Of Fools album released in 1997. Nineties Worship Night executive producer and recent Grammy award winner Jonathan Crone serves as music producer and mix engineer for this new recording, which is released through NWN Records and distributed by Integrated Music Rights, part of the Integrity Music family. For more than two decades, Yancy has been making music for Christian music fans of all ages. As a songwriter, she has penned songs with Third Day frontman Mac…
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Tauren Wells Embraces a New Season of Ministry with Let the Church Sing
Renowned worship artist and celebrated communicator Tauren Wells is entering a vibrant new chapter, one that extends beyond his influential music career into pastoral leadership with the launch of Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas. This exciting season also includes his powerful new worship EP, “Let the Church Sing,” releasing March 21st. The seeds of this transformative journey were planted years earlier, deeply influenced by Wells’ tenure at Lakewood Church under Pastor Joel Osteen’s leadership. Reflecting on those formative years, Wells shared, “It was school every day, just watching the humility, the character, the intentionality of things, the thought processes behind how do we make the gospel alive for real…
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CCM Easter Basket Gift Guide for Must-Haves
Easter is just a few weeks away and we have taken the guess work out of sourcing fun and faith forward Easter basket fillers for every “bunny” in your family! With lists for Baby, Toddler, Kids, and Teens, we’ve got it all covered. Looking for a beautiful way to share the story of Easter with your family? Check out the Easter Story Egg, a collection of wooden nesting eggs and accompanying book that illustrate Jesus’s death and resurrection in such a unique way it’s sure to become an heirloom and tradition! Is one of your kiddos afraid of the dark? You need GLORILIGHT, a night light projector that displays comforting…
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Strings & Heart Steps into the Spotlight with First-Ever Headlining Tour
After a breakout year of new music, major collaborations, and performances alongside some of Christian music’s rising stars, Strings & Heart is stepping into the spotlight with their biggest announcement yet—their first-ever headlining tour. The trio of brothers, Angelo, Michael, and Eric Espinosa, have built a reputation for their authentic lyrics, driving sound, and ability to connect with young audiences in a way that feels fresh and deeply personal. But while their music naturally resonates with kids and teens, they’re also gaining a rapidly growing adult audience—many of whom are discovering them through their children. Much like Forest Frank, who has seen young listeners introduce his music to their parents,…
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The Heart of Southtown: One on One with P.O.D.’s Sonny Sandoval
“I’m grateful to be living out my faith. I don’t want the world not to know who my Jesus is because it’s not what the world says. You’ve been lied to, you’ve been deceived. My Jesus, He was a rebel. He’s a punk rocker. He loved the people. He healed them, and He made a way for us to have communication with God Almighty.” These words could have been spoken by Sonny Sandoval from the stage in the mid-1990s, when he was in his late teens, but here he is today, still sharing that same much-needed message. In a world where so many of our childhood heroes have lost their…
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Bryan Duncan: Your Lunatic Friend in a “Nutshell”
For decades, Bryan Duncan’s voice has been a familiar sound in Christian music, from his days with The Sweet Comfort Band to his successful solo career. With 22 albums and hits like Love Takes Time, Duncan has always had a way of connecting with audiences. These days, however, he’s found a new way to reach people—through Nutshell Sermons, a daily dose of faith, humor, and raw honesty delivered in short-form messages online. From the Stage to the Back Porch The idea for Nutshell Sermons didn’t come from a burning desire to preach. In fact, Duncan admits he never wanted to be a preacher at all. “I started Nutshell Sermons as a podcast because I needed a…
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Gospel Icons CeCe Winans & Shirley Caesar Join Forces on New Rendition of “Come Jesus Come”
Today is the day gospel music fans have awaited! Gospel music’s Queen, CeCe Winans, releases her powerful and highly anticipated new single, “Come Jesus Come,” featuring none other than the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar. This collaboration is a brand-new version of the beloved song originally featured on Winans’ Grammy award-winning album “More Than This.” This fresh rendition represents a historic moment, uniting two of gospel music’s most influential and beloved voices in one inspirational anthem. Listeners are in for an extraordinary experience as it hits all major streaming platforms today! “Come Jesus Come” is written by a talented team of celebrated songwriters including Hank Bentley, Bryan Fowler, Stephen McWhirter, and…
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Centricity Music Signs John Allan to Exclusive Recording, Publishing Contract
Centricity Music, the No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, signs Southern California native, multi-instrumentalist and indie rock, alt-pop artist John Allan to an exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract. Inspired by the sounds of artists like The Killers, The National, Gang of Youths, Bon Iver and Novo Amor, Allan’s music is a creative feast for the senses that fuses both his sonic influences and his genuine love for Jesus. With original tracks that reflect his church-centric upbringing and love of leading worship at his local SoCal church, Allan believes that song lyrics are what matter the most. “People are going to believe something about God…
