On New Year’s Day, Samuel Day is stepping into a new season with the release of his uplifting electronic pop single “Through the Night,” accompanied by an official music video. The release marks Day’s debut with NRT Music, as he is officially welcomed to the label’s growing roster of quality Christian artists. “Through the Night” is a danceable, infectious anthem about finding the right person when love once felt stacked against the odds. Refusing cynicism and choosing belief, the song captures the joy of finally making it through the night–even written while Day was single, leaning fully into hope. Chilled, vibey verses build into a bouncy, fireworks-level hook that bursts…

At the Dove Awards earlier this year, Tauren Wells joked about songs and moments that have been “CeCe’d,” that rare transformation where something good becomes timeless once CeCe Winans touches it. Well Tauren, it might be time to update the definition. Because New Year’s Eve on CBS is about to get officially CeCe’d. On Wednesday, December 31, CeCe Winans will take the stage for CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, broadcasting live from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by country hitmaker HARDY and comedian Bert Kreischer, the national broadcast features an all-star lineup that reads like a modern country hall of fame, Keith Urban, Dierks…

Hey Millennials. If your back is starting to hurt, you’re debating whether it’s worth staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, and you’ve already scoped out the couch as your final destination for the night, first of all, welcome. Second, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a familiar trio from your iPod, you’re NEVER ALONE. Because yes, it happened. Two thirds of BarlowGirl have quietly re-entered the chat. Alyssa and Lauren Barlow are officially back as simply Barlow. Not only that, but they’re also back with a record deal. In a statement shared by the duo, Alyssa and Lauren laid it out plainly, honestly, and without hype: “Getting…

Christian rock can sometimes feel like playing a game of Mad Libs… Switchfoot announces a tour alongside Lit and Fuel. Just a year ago it would’ve felt strange to hear Brandon Lake releases new single with Jelly Roll. However, faith-adjacent artists stepping onto stages that once felt off-limits is what makes our unique form of entertainment so special. If we are to be the light in the darkness, you have to take some big swings. And now, in a move that feels ripped straight out of a Hollywood screenplay, former Jewish street racer turned Christian pastor Aaron Schwartzbart is opening for L.A. Guns at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go on New Year’s…

Nearly a year ago, when we first took over CCM Magazine, I started talking out loud about the future of Christian music, the one I could see forming just over the horizon. I said it plainly. Mark my words. In a year, we’re going to be talking about guitar-driven rock bands again. A lot of people laughed. Some rolled their eyes when I suggested that the GMA should establish a rock commission. The response was simple. Show us the evidence. I’m looking at you, Justin Fratt… here it is. Not only is this a fresh-faced group of artists, it’s being ushered in by one of the most genre-bending, creative, and…

Jason Gray has announced on his social media that his son Jacob’s cancer has returned. Jacob was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in 2019 and had been in remission after receiving treatment. A recent biopsy of a tumor in his eye confirmed that the cancer had returned. With the cancer having progressed faster than expected, Jacob will undergo various treatments with the hope that one will slow the cancer so that he is eligible for a stem cell transplant. With Jacob being unable to work, Jason has set up a GoFundMe page to assist with monthly bills and medical expenses. Jason’s goal is to raise $22,000 to help cover…

The annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards aired on ABC on November 19, 2025. The awards show recognizes the top songs, albums, and artists in the past year of Country music. In a snippet of the pre-show red carpet posted to social media by The Upload podcast host Brooke Taylor, you’ll see her ask Country music’s biggest artists “what they are praying for.” The question was well-received and met with both some poignant and some humorous answers. To mention a few Tierra Kennedy “peace.” Tyler Hubbard “direction and discernment.” Ashley Cooke “open the doors You want to open and close the doors You want to close.” Chase Matthew “that I…