Anya Lee has released her latest pop single, “Simple,” today through NRT Music. The track, produced by Greg “Gregatron” Williams (known for his work with for KING & COUNTRY and Sarah Reeves), delivers an effortlessly melodic and deeply personal reflection on faith, surrender, and the beauty of trusting God. Co-written with Williams and singer-songwriter Phoebe Scott, “Simple” is a poignant reminder that the Gospel is, at its core, an uncluttered invitation to peace and abundance. “God never complicates anything,” Anya Lee shares. “I’m the one who does that!” Her raw honesty sets the tone for “Simple,” where she acknowledges the self-imposed burdens of control and striving. The song’s opening lines–“Running…

Audio Adrenaline is releasing a fully remastered vinyl of their 1997 album Some Kind of Zombie on April 18. The zombie virus green vinyl includes all ten original tracks as well as the Criscoteque Remix of the title track. The remastered vinyl is limited to 300 units worldwide. Preorders are now available at here. One of the most popular Christian bands of the 1990s, Audio Adrenaline is known for the songs “Big House,” “Ocean Floor” and “Kings and Queens.” Their latest album Sound of the Saints was released in 2016 and features vocals from Adam Agee, formerly of Stellar Kart and the current lead singer of the Newsboys.[…]

The Newsboys have never been strangers to change. Over the course of their decades-long career, the band has seen lineup shifts, musical reinventions, and a steadfast commitment to their ministry. Now, as they step into a new chapter following Michael Tait’s recent departure, the group has made it clear that their mission remains stronger than ever. In a statement released on March 3rd, the Newsboys—now comprised of Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—expressed their excitement for the future while acknowledging the transition they have undergone over the past several weeks. “The last six weeks have been quite a journey, but through it all, God has continually shown…

It was one of those mornings… I woke early with a decisive plan of action. I would sneak out of the hotel room, unnoticed, and spend quality time with God. It would be lovely. Quietly tiptoeing through the room, I freshened up in the bathroom, and excitedly headed back to my phone. Except, upon my return, my phone was gone. It wasn’t where I left it. Did my son take it? I checked under his covers. No sight of it. Grr… My phone was my way to solace and The Scriptures. Not knowing how it disappeared between wake-up time and now, I retraced my steps. Did I put it in…

If you’ve spent any time on X (formerly Twitter) in the past few days, you may have seen Christian music fans in an all-out frenzy. No, it’s not a new album drop or a surprise tour announcement—it’s #CCMTournament2025, the fan-run, bracket-style battle to crown the ultimate Christian artist, hosted by Christian music superfan Eric McClanahan (@Ineverglow). Inspired by the madness of March, this grassroots tournament pits some of the biggest names in CCM against each other in head-to-head matchups, with you, the fans, deciding who advances. CCM Magazine has no direct connection to this tournament, but we certainly love following along the drama, the battles, and the crowning of a new champion.…

Patriotic powerhouse Natasha Owens is taking the stage as a featured performer throughout CPAC in Washington, D.C.. this week, where she is premiering her new CPAC-inspired single, “Long Live Liberty.” The official music video released recently. Watch here. On Thursday, Natasha performed the National Anthem prior to Vice President JD Vance taking the stage. And at Friday night’s Ronald Reagan Dinner, she will perform her new single as well as her smash #1 hit “Trump Won” and more. “Matt Schlapp and I have talked about me writing a song for CPAC for over a year,” says Natasha. “CPAC has been a big supporter of mine from the beginning and they…

Inspirational singer-songwriter Gretchen Keskeys has just released Let It Begin, her fifth studio album, through a new partnership with NRT Music and Syntax Creative. Produced in Nashville by GRAMMY-nominated and multiple Dove Award winner Ian Eskelin (Francesca Battistelli, Point of Grace, NEEDTOBREATHE), Keskeys calls the new album a “celebration of new life in Christ.” “Let it Begin began with a prayer,” says Keskeys. “I write almost every day. Anything and everything God puts on my heart, healing I see and experience, writing inspired by scripture and the Holy Spirit. My files were filled with songs, some just started, some complete, some just an idea. I wanted to take my favorite,…

Curb Records band Sidewalk Prophets is excited to announce their upcoming Looking Up Tour featuring “American Idol” alum, Megan Danielle. Putting their listeners first, the group is also letting fans choose where they perform this year submissions can be made here, now through 4/1. Taking place between 7/17 and 10/31, Sidewalk Prophets will play full band shows at various venues across the country selected by the listeners who live their lives to their music, a tradition that began in 2017 and has since resulted in more than 500 dates played in rooms chosen by the concertgoers themselves. Tour dates will be released once fan-submitted venues have been booked. “We’ve been…