For Franni Cash, growth didn’t come without a little fear. “Stepping away from my band was one of the hardest, scariest decisions I’ve ever made,” she admits. After years of finding success as a member of the Grammy-nominated group We The Kingdom, Cash found herself standing at a crossroads — ready to leave behind what was familiar and step into something unknown. That leap of faith has led her to a new beginning — one that’s already beginning to bloom. Cash’s debut solo single, “Wildflowers,” is a fitting introduction to the next chapter of her journey. The song, with its breezy banjo-driven groove and wide-open sense of wonder, captures the…

Award-winning artist, author, and joyful spirit Ellie Holcomb is bringing springtime to life in a way only she can—through story, song, and the kind of warmth that makes you feel like you’ve come home. On Saturday, May 3rd at 3 PM, families in Nashville are invited to a one-of-a-kind experience: Spring Sings: Very Important Kids, an interactive 40-minute concert designed especially for little ones and their grown-ups.   GET TICKETS   Don’t forget to use exclusive code “CCMMAG” for $5 off each ticket!   The afternoon event will feature music from Holcomb’s latest children’s album, Sing: Spring Songs, alongside highlights from her newest best-selling children’s book, Spring Sings. Known for…

“It all started with CCM Magazine, let’s be honest!” In 2001, a shy teenager in small-town Pennsylvania flipped through the pages of CCM Magazine and found something that would change the trajectory of her entire life—an ad for Greenville College in Illinois, promoting a new Contemporary Christian Music program. The school’s credibility was backed by the success of its alumni, Jars of Clay. For Stephanie Smith, it felt like a divine sign. She packed up her fears and followed a whisper of calling to chase a dream that felt bigger than herself. By 2005, Smith was standing on the main stage at a student-run festival at Greenville, not as a…

Phil Wickham released “What an Awesome God” this past Friday, a resurrection of one of Christian music’s most iconic anthems. Wickham, alongside co-writer Jonathan Smith, have created a new version built around the unforgettable chorus of Rich Mullins’ “Awesome God,” offering a nod to the past. This release comes in a year that would have marked Mullins’ 70th birthday—a timely and poignant moment to revisit his legacy. Originally released in 1988, “Awesome God” became a foundational piece in the canon of modern worship. Its raw sincerity helped define an era of CCM that didn’t need polish to be powerful. It rocks much harder than you remember. In 2004, we named…

Pop culture is experiencing a spiritual revival, and it’s hard to deny: Jesus is back at the forefront of mainstream entertainment. From the unprecedented success of The Chosen—which has drawn millions globally and transformed how Biblical stories resonate on screen—to the remarkable box-office performance of King of Kings, debuting impressively at number two this past weekend, there’s a clear appetite for faith-driven content. But perhaps nowhere is this revival more evident than on the American Idol stage. On Easter Sunday, April 20th, American Idol will air its highly anticipated “Songs of Faith” special—a profound celebration of Christian and gospel music, showcasing the spiritual roots deeply embedded in American culture. Judges…