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Josiah Queen Enters Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart
This week on social media, Billboard announced that rising Christian artist Josiah Queen has entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with his hit song “Dusty Bibles.” The song debuted this week at #92 and marks a growing increase in Christian music being consumed by listeners. Alongside Josiah, Phil Wickham’s current radio hit “What An Awesome God” has fallen to #98 after being on the chart for 3 weeks. The Billboard Hot 100 chart is a weekly chart that measures the top 100 songs in the USA by combining physical sales, digital sales, radio airplay, and online streaming. It is considered the most respected and prominent chart with…
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Katy Nichole Revealed as November Cover Story
(NASHVILLE, TN) — CCM Magazine is proud to announce Katy Nichole will grace its November digital cover. The chart-topping Christian singer-songwriter stopped by CCM Magazine to talk about her new sophomore album, Honest Conversations (Centricity Music), and tape live in-studio performances which will be available exclusively on CCM’s YouTube and at CCMMagazine.com. “I’m so honored to be on the cover of CCM Magazine, and if even one girl sees this and feels inspired to use her gifts for God, that means everything to me,” says Nichole. “I want to inspire the next generation, just like many of the artists that have been on the cover inspired me. God can use all of our voices for Him.”…
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Keys to the Kingdom: Jonathan Cain’s Journey to Worship
When given the chance to spend time with anyone who carries the title of “Rock & Roll Hall of Famer” I say yes! Jonathan Cain’s music is woven into the DNA of every living American. I dare you to try and go a week without hearing a song he wrote somewhere in your life. Turn on the radio, a fast-food commercial, a television series, when you’re at the grocery store, any high school, college, or professional sporting event. The music of Journey is unescapable for a very good reason. And yet, here he is sitting in what he calls his “toy room,” nursing a new knee replacement, and talking about…
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The Rise of Biblical Animation
Did you grow up with Superbook or McGee and Me and now wish there was great Biblically based animated content for your kids? Well, it’s happening and this is clearly the year for animated Jesus & friends. With Angel Studios walking away with the Dove Award for Inspirational Film of the Year for King of Kings, beating out a slew of live action hits, a new era of Biblically rooted storytelling is leaping off the pages of Scripture and onto the big screen—often with Disney-level quality (and alumni) and a whole lot of heart. Before we get to the New Testament, let’s jump back to the start with the long-awaited David animated…
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The Band JAREN Drops New Single
This year, the sister rock duo The Band JAREN has catapulted onto the CCM music scene with a message that speaks directly to Gen Z, offering a voice to anyone trying to live for Jesus and to step out of a lukewarm faith. Their brand-new single “Poetic” drops today. Partnered with BrickHouse Entertainment for management and Hit and Run Music for their label services, The Band JAREN is on track to be one of the most talked-about new bands of 2025. Listen to the new song “Poetic” now. “Everything you’re searching for joy, peace, satisfaction, and love is found in one person Jesus. If you’ve never fully surrendered your life…
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Joseph Habedank Pays Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman with Upcoming Album
Two-time GRAMMY® nominee and Dove Award-winning artist Joseph Habedank is set to honor one of Christian music’s most celebrated voices with his forthcoming project, The Great Adventure A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman, available November 21 via Daywind Records. The 12-track collection reimagines some of Steven Curtis Chapman’s most beloved and timeless songs, interpreted through Habedank’s signature voice and artistry. Among the selections are fan favorites, including “His Strength Is Perfect,” “My Redeemer Is Faithful and True,” and the iconic title track “The Great Adventure.” The first single, which released September 5, is Habedank’s fashioning of “The Great Adventure”. It gave listeners a preview of the powerful and heartfelt renditions…
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Good Weather Forecast Releases Infectious New Radio Single
German pop group Good Weather Forecast has released their new radio single, “lows2highs,” available now via DREAM Records. This new track perfectly encapsulates the band’s signature blend of high-energy production and deeply encouraging, faith-filled messaging. The song was produced by Friedrich Steinke. “‘lows2highs’ is a vibrant, mid-tempo anthem that explores the journey of finding hope and divine presence even in the most challenging seasons of life. “Life is full of ups and downs, but our faith is what anchors us through it all,” says vocalist Flo Stielper. “‘lows2highs’ is a declaration that even when things feel impossible, there is always hope and always a hand reaching out to lift you…
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Christian Music’s College Campus Takeover
There’s something happening on America’s college campuses. It may be College football season, but it’s not just tailgate parties. It’s a full-blown worship… dare I say… revival. Revival has somehow become a word we are not allowed to say, but it’s happening. It’s a new wave of Christian music that doesn’t look backward, but boldly steps into the future. The Campus Nights tour is proof. This isn’t a tour of 40 acts primarily focused on getting a few new young people, but mostly us 40+ year olds in the door. This is a generation of new artists taking the stage at major universities, many of them state schools, in a way we…
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Cole Isaac Invites Listeners Into A Night of Raw, Redemptive Worship
Recorded live at the historic Benvoulin Heritage Chapel in Kelowna, British Columbia, DO NOT LOSE HEART Live at the Benvoulin Heritage Chapel, July 2025 captures one of Cole Isaac’s most profound musical and spiritual moments to date. The new live album–available now on all streaming platforms–unfolds across eight worshipful songs that trace the arc of human struggle, faith, and redemption. The recording immerses listeners in an evening of unfiltered worship where raw emotion meets divine encounter. From the intimate prayer of “Alone” to the soaring hope found throughout the set, each song serves as both confession and invitation–a reminder that God’s grace remains constant even when the heart grows weary.…
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Martin Smith and Josh Baldwin Team Up For Worship Single
Artist, songwriter, producer and modern worship pioneer Martin Smith is joined by Gold-certified singer, songwriter and worship leader Josh Baldwin on the new expression of “I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever.” Available now at streaming and digital outlets worldwide from The Fuel Music via https//slinky.to/ICouldSingOfYourLoveForever, the song is the third single from the full-length, Billboard-featured House of Worship album that is slated to be released in January 2026. Helping to define an entire era of modern worship in the 90’s, “I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever” is still bridging generations today. The reimagined worship anthem continues to champion the message of God’s endless love for people while bringing…
