My dad had a great collection of T-shirts. One of his favorites was a royal blue tee with two medals printed on the chest. It was a concert tee he’d bought around 1985 when he went to see one of his favorite contemporary Christian artists, Russ Taff. And I assure you, he wore that shirt at least once a week until the blue faded and the threads were bare. But I truly discovered the man Billboard Magazine once called “the single most electrifying voice in Christian music” for myself through his 1987 self-titled album, Russ Taff. While it opens with an upbeat, R&B-infused celebration of the coming rapture with Shake…

Nashville, Tenn. (March 28, 2025) Curb Records award-winning artist Big Daddy Weave announces their first new album in six years, Let It Begin. The 15-track collection arrives May 23, 2025, and is available to pre-save, pre-add and pre-order starting today (3/28) HERE. Big Daddy Weave welcomes a season of personal healing on Let It Begin, their long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s When The Light Comes. With songs that tell the story of a God who met them in the depths of their grief and carried them through the valleys of life, the fresh set boasts selections of unwavering hope, including chart-topping hits “Heaven Changes Everything,” “God Is In This Story (feat.…

Elle Limebear is fronting a fresh and thrilling wave in worship music, compelling Christian music fans worldwide to focus their attention across the Atlantic, where the UK’s innovative and authentic artistry is sparking something truly special. With her highly anticipated album, “Welcome To The Bloodline,” Elle proves that England’s approach isn’t just keeping pace with the States—it’s carving a distinct and captivating new path. “Welcome To The Bloodline” is produced by Troy Miller—celebrated as a drummer for iconic artists such as Amy Winehouse and producer for Diana Ross—bringing dynamic depth to each track. The album, out now, invites listeners into Elle’s carefully crafted world, where worship gracefully meets indie-electronic brilliance.…

Pull yourself together! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! God doesn’t help those who don’t help themselves. Have you ever heard these Americanized phrases? Because they sound good, we figure they should work. Because people say them so adamantly, we figure they’re our ticket. That our hard work will improve our good standing. But I don’t know if any of you are in a situation like me? Maybe you’ve tried… Maybe you’ve done all the good to all the people you can… Maybe you’ve worked extra hard to get a job… Maybe you’ve made every effort in your relationship…yet, still, despite all your hard work, your best effort, where…

Music fans, mark your calendars! The world’s largest Christian music festival, 40 Days of Christian Music, is returning for its fifth exciting year at the renowned Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky. From July 29 through September 6, this major summer event will showcase an incredible range of musical styles, including contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel, Faith Country, and worship music, appealing to fans of all genres. All performances are included free with regular admission. This year’s festival boasts an extraordinary array of GRAMMY, DOVE, and KLOVE award-winning artists, including favorites like Crowder, Matthew West, Big Daddy Weave, Jordan Feliz, Katy Nichole, and Charity Gayle. Fans of Southern Gospel…

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…

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.…

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…