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    CCM Spotlights Jamie MacDonald with March Cover

    CCM Magazine has selected Jamie MacDonald as the March cover story. One of the fastest rising artists in Christian Music today, the soulful new singer-songwriter sat down with CCM for an extended interview, and taped exclusive in-studio performances of her #1 singles “Desperate” and “Left It in the River” that will be available exclusively on CCM’s YouTube and at CCMMagazine.com.     Says Amanda Sekulow, CCM Magazine Co-Editor: “Sitting down with Jamie for this cover story was such a meaningful experience. Her honesty, her vulnerability, and the way she talks about faith in the middle of sudden success feels incredibly real. This interview goes beyond the songs, it captures the heart behind them, and that’s…

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    Every Fans Heartbeat Skipped a Beat! Amy Grant Is Back

    Do you hear that? It’s the sound of every CCM fans heartbeat at the announcement of Amy Grant releasing brand new music! After more than a decade without a full collection of new original material, Amy Grant is returning with The Me That Remains, a ten-song project arriving May 8 via Thirty Tigers. Produced by ten-time CMA Award winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, and legendary member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Mac McAnally, the album marks Grant’s first all-original release in 13 years and signals a reflective, stripped-down season for one of Christian music’s most enduring voices. Leaning into her strengths as a songwriter, The Me That Remains offers a look…

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    The Biggest Bargain in Christian Music Is Still Winter Jam.

    In a world where many of the name-brand Christian music festivals and tours have vanished, shrunk, or rebranded themselves into something barely recognizable, Winter Jam is still rolling along. And judging by the crowd at Bridgestone Arena this February, it’s not just alive, it’s thriving. More than 30 years after its launch by Newsong, the tour continues to stick to its famously simple model. No reserved seats. No pre-sale tickets. Just $15 at the door. Yes, in 2026, that is not a typo. It is a total breathe of fresh air to take the family to a top notch night out on the town without breaking the bank. The tradeoff…

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    Stryper Frontman Announces Upcoming Solo Album

    Michael Sweet, the acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman for the multi-platinum Christian rock band Stryper, has just released the new single “Lord” the second single from his upcoming solo album. His most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet, The Master Plan is set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album is now available for pre-order here. Watch the lyric video for “Lord” here. With its heartfelt lyrics and spiritual sincerity, The Master Plan is designed to inspire peace, faith and encouragement music that comforts the weary, uplifts the spirit, and celebrates the profound love at the center of Sweet’s faith journey. Co-produced by Sweet and…

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    Clark Beckham Releases Studio Version of Debut Single

    NCS Records, in partnership with NRT Music, announces the studio version of Clark Beckham’s debut single, “Mystery,” available now on all streaming platforms. The release follows the Live version that has already received 56,000 streams in just a few months. Written from a place of awe and devotion, “Mystery” marvels at the God who set the galaxies in motion and yet draws near enough to “hear my heartbeat.” The song holds that beautiful tension–God’s infinite power and His personal love–declaring, “You’re the Beginning and the End And everything between.” Musically, it’s a bold, modern worship track upbeat, synth-driven, and built for congregational sing-along, while showcasing Clark’s expressive vocal and pop…

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    Ezra Worship Initiative Releases Sophomore Worship Album

    NCS Records, in partnership with NRT Music, released the sophomore worship album, Help & Deliverer, from the Ezra Worship Initiative on February 20, delivering a theologically rich and congregationally focused body of work shaped by Scripture, humility, and communal worship. Blending modern hymnody with accessible worship expressions, the album reflects the heart of a seminary-based initiative committed to raising up the next generation of worship leaders and songwriters for the church. Spanning songs released throughout 2025 alongside four brand-new tracks placed at the top of the album, the project gathers voices from across the Ezra Worship community, featuring collaborations with Taylor Jones, Grant Keith, Molly MacCaughelty, Anne Elise Sherrod, Lauren…

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    Jay Davids Drops New Single

    Today, Jay Davids releases his deeply moving new single, “Remember the Tennessee Waltz,” a song rooted in memory, faith, and the quiet power of family tradition. Written, arranged, produced, mixed, and mastered by Davids himself, the track stands as a heartfelt tribute to his late father and the legacy he left behind–one shaped not just by music, but by belief, love, and presence. “Remember the Tennessee Waltz” draws listeners into evenings around the family table where guitars were passed hand to hand, harmonies filled the room, and laughter blended seamlessly with bluegrass and worship. Through vivid storytelling and warm instrumentation, the song captures moments that feel ordinary at the time…

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    Amy Grant Announces First Album in Over a Decade

    Six-time GRAMMY® Award winner and 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant has announced her new album The Me That Remains, arriving May 8 via Thirty Tigers. Produced by ten-time CMA Award winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mac McAnally, the project marks Grant’s first collection of all-original songs in 13 years. Leaning fully into her strengths as a songwriter, The Me That Remains finds Grant taking a clear-eyed look at where she stands personally, spiritually, and creatively today. Across its ten tracks, the album reflects on healing, connection, endurance, and grace, shaped by the life experience of a beloved musician now more than 50 years into a groundbreaking career.…

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    CCM Spotlight: Ginny Owens Shares New Music Inspired by Life in NYC

    “I think we have to remember that people are wrestling with hard things. And so, to wrap every song up in a bow, I know that is good for radio. It is not good for life. It is not good for people.” That conviction sits at the heart of Ginny Owens’ latest season of music, a body of work shaped by conversations, theology, and daily life in New York City. “I have been working on these songs for the last five years” Owens says. “And so, I felt like when the fifth one was done, it was time to release.”   Those songs eventually formed Different Kind of Water, a project…

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    Paging Doctor Bebo. No, really.

    The singer who once sang “I Will Lift My Eyes” is now more likely to say, “Stick out your tongue and say ahh.” The voice that once filled theaters and sanctuaries is now answering to a much different call and title: Jeffery “Bebo” Norman, P.A.-C., Physician Assistant – Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Sleep Medicine. Nearly 30 years after his debut introduced listeners to one of CCM’s most thoughtful singer-songwriters, Norman now spends his days in clinics and operating rooms rather than green rooms and tour buses. For longtime fans, it may feel like an unexpected plot twist. For Norman, it’s actually a return to the original plan. Before music…