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Lee Park Worship | ‘Why Wouldn’t I Run’ (acoustic)
North Carolina based Lee Park Worship stopped by the CCM Cafe and performed this acoustic version of their single ‘Why Wouldn’t I Run.’ The track is featured on the collective’s new project ‘Faithful Still.’ BONUS: Lee Park Worship and Selah’s Todd Smith perform an acoustic version of their single ‘Goodness And Mercy.’ The post Lee Park Worship | ‘Why Wouldn’t I Run’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Michael James | ‘As Time Goes On’ (acoustic)
Christian country singer Michael James stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this performance of his song ‘As Time Goes On.’ The track is featured on his new ‘Good News‘ album, out now. The post Michael James | ‘As Time Goes On’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Vision Films Sets VOD Release Date for Faith-Based Feature ‘For Prophet’
Vision Films has announced the Transactional VOD release date of the light-hearted and poignant faith-based film For Prophet, across the US and Canada July 26, 2024 and a day and date release on Sky Store in the UK. Vision Films acquired the movie through a deal with sales agency, Dept. H. Directed, written, and produced by Mark Stewart Iverson, the film was also produced by Enrico Natale and executive produced by Allen Iverson. This is a contemporary and witty look at the age-old struggle of finding one’s faith and values by choosing whether or not to listen to and follow the proverbial angels and devils that sit on one’s shoulders.…
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Darlene Zschech Signs With Integrity Music To Release New Album
FRANKLIN, Tennessee) Darlene Zschech has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with Integrity Music for the release of a special album titled “Testament.” The studio album celebrates the 30-year anniversary of “Shout to the Lord” with 25 fresh takes on legacy releases and five brand-new songs. It will be presented on two EPs releasing over summer 2024, with a full album release on October 11 followed by a 30-day devotional published by David C Cook. Zschech is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, worship leader, pastor, author, and speaker from Australia who pioneered a fresh movement of worship music in the Church from the 1990s onwards. She has written multiple songs sung in…
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The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall Passes Away at 76
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. Joseph S. Bonsall (76) of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed on to Glory on July 9, 2024, from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He leaves behind his precious wife, Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, granddaughter Breanne, grandson Luke, two great grandsons, Chance and Grey, and a sister, Nancy. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph S. Bonsall Sr. and Lillie Bonsall. As a 50-year member of the American music group The Oak Ridge Boys, Joe was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and inducted into the Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the prestigious…
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Former Newsboys Lead Singer Details Journey from Addiction to Grace
John James, the former lead singer of the Newsboys, recently sat down with The 700 Club to share his mostly unknown story of how his rise to fame exposed flaws in his character, leading to the crumbling of his life. James recounts how his outward success masked deep personal struggles, including confessing to sin which led to him leaving the Newsboys in 1996 and deeper into addiction. His story delves into how these issues led to losing everything he held dear. Through his journey, James highlights the importance of confronting one’s inner demons and seeking redemption, ultimately finding a path to recovery and spiritual renewal. While not directly addressed in…
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LIN D | ‘Right Now’ (acoustic)
Swedish sibling trio LIN D stopped by the CCM Cafe and gave us this special acoustic performance of their single ‘Right Now.’ Get to know LIN D: The post LIN D | ‘Right Now’ (acoustic) appeared first on CCM Magazine.
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Rock Springs Worship To Release ‘Hymns Vol. 2’ August 2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. On the heels of their widely embraced debut hymns set last year, Georgia-based collective Rock Springs Worship returns August 2 with Hymns Vol. 2. The StowTown Worship release was produced by Rock Springs Church music director Matt Summers and features stirring new adaptations of 10 timeless hymns. Album opener “I’ll Fly Away” is buoyed by a vibrant pop arrangement, encapsulating the project’s mission to seamlessly blend the past and present in authentic moments of worship. Alongside new renditions of such favorites as “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “God Will Take Care of You,” Hymns Vol. 2 showcases four selections artfully merging hymns and contemporary worship…
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Trampolines Releases New Single Addressing Human Trafficking ‘Emergency’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trampolines is driving home the urgency of their work fighting human trafficking and providing global relief with “Emergency.” The latest single from the EDM-meets-rock band features collaborators Zaq Monroe and Michael Erhart, both of whom have spent time ministering on the road with Trampolines for the past year. The single is available to stream now on all major streaming platforms. “The idea for the lyrics came from wanting to be crystal clear about the subjects that we are seeing firsthand with human trafficking and relief missions that we’re doing — the tragedies around the world,” Trampolines co-leader Lane Terzieff explains. “It’s definitely abrasive, and it might…
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Lyric Update Cody Carnes Makes Bold Theological Correction
Cody Carnes, a well-known worship artist recognized for his powerful and theologically rich songs, recently took to Instagram to share a significant update regarding one of his tracks. Carnes, who has a reputation for meticulous attention to the spiritual integrity of his lyrics, opened up about a mistake he discovered in the song “Who Is This Man” after its release in 2023 on his Firm Foundation (Live) album. In his heartfelt post, Carnes expressed his dismay upon realizing that a line in the second verse of “Who Is This Man” was theologically incorrect. The original lyric, “who left the keys of sickness and death lying in His grave,” inaccurately reflected…