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NRT Music Announces Signing of We Are Leo
NRT Music is excited to announce the signing of We Are Leo, the creative project led by singer, songwriter, and producer David Duffield. With a career marked by chart success, high-profile placements, and a loyal fanbase, We Are Leo enters a new chapter with NRT Music, beginning with the release of his first single in 16 months, “Holy Spirit Therapy,” arriving September 19. Since first emerging on the scene, We Are Leo has carved out a unique space in Christian music, combining modern pop production with lyrics of hope and faith. His music has been featured on the God’s Not Dead A Light in the Darkness soundtrack, in Dude Perfect’s…
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Colton Dixon’s Miracles is Certified Gold by RIAA
Award-winning, 2x Gold-selling artist Colton Dixon’s hit track “Miracles” has been certified Gold by the RIAA. PEOPLE.com recently covered the honor as his own little miracles, twin girls Athens and Dior, surprised him with the plaque and the family celebrated their 5th birthdays. Dixon’s newest single, “The Love I Have For You” is impacting radio today, and with 20 adds and already hitting Top 25 on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart, is off to a great start. Early adds and support for the single came from multiple stations including KLOVE, WayFM, Family Life Radio, KSBJ/Houston, TX, SpiritFM/Tampa, FL, and Shine.fm/Chicago, IL. In addition to new music, Dixon recently made his…
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Chaotic Resemblance Unveils Deeply Moving New Single
Chaotic Resemblance, is known for their bold rock sound and unwavering mission to share the hope of Jesus. Their new rock single, “Song of the Father,” featuring special guest Matt Baird, lead singer of Spoken, is available now. This powerful anthem dives deep into the heart of God’s love for His children and stands as a beacon of hope for anyone feeling lost, broken, or bound by life’s struggles. Rooted in God’s word and born from a deep desire to reach people in their darkest moments. This single is different from the band’s usual sound, but stays true to their core sharing the truth of the Gospel through raw, honest…
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The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announces Second Round of Performers and Presenters
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performers and presenters for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include CeCe Winans, ELEVATION RHYTHM, Elevation Worship, Israel & New Breed and Unified Sound, and Lecrae. Presenters include Jason Crabb, Milo Ventimiglia, Naomi Raines, Natalie Grant, and Pastor Mike Jr. More performers and presenters will be revealed in the coming weeks. Previously announced performers include Lauren Daigle, Fred Hammond featuring The Choir Room, Gaither Vocal Band, and Josiah Queen. Presenters include John Crist, Sadie Robertson Huff, David & Tamela Mann, and Chris Tomlin. The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will…
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New Curb Records Artist MATTHEWS Debuts Soulful Offering
New Curb Records artist MATTHEWS debuts soulful offering “Don’t Stop ‘Til,” is out now listen here. MATTHEWS pairs clever lyrics with a retro hook across the funky, R&B-infused original. Acknowledging both sides of the coin life is hard, but God is good the South African-born artist implores listeners to not give up before the miracle happens as he introduces a feel-good song about perseverance and the grit it takes to realize a breakthrough. MATTHEWS penned and co-produced “Don’t Stop ‘Til” with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Tedd T. With his earliest connection to music deeply rooted in the church, the multi-instrumentalist co-wrote RIAA Platinum-certified hit “Here As In Heaven” and Gold-certified singles…
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Inside Lecrae’s Reconstruction: CCM Exclusive Interview
“I wanted it to be authentic. So how do you make it authentic? You go back to some of the roots… We were just hanging out with fans intentionally. We were at community centers and prisons and, we didn’t smell like green rooms in first class flights, you know what I mean? We smelled like sheep. And, and I just wanted to go get some more sheep dung on me.” That’s Lecrae. For his tenth record, Reconstruction, he isn’t about chasing trends. He’s pulling the walls down, and building something solid on a foundation that doesn’t move. Right away I wanted to know why he chose to frame this project with…
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All Star Worship Group Resurrects a Never Ceasing Anthem
When the opening chords of “Shout To The Lord” rang out in the mid-90s, the song instantly defined a new era of modern worship. Written by Darlene Zschech in 1994 and sung by millions across the world, it became the kind of anthem that shaped youth groups, stadium tours, and Sunday mornings for an entire generation. Now, more than thirty years later, that song is back in the spotlight, this time with Zschech joined by a Hall of Fame lineup including the powerhouse vocals of CeCe Winans, Michael W. Smith at the piano, and Stu G from Delirious? on guitar. Recorded in-the-round at World Wide Stages in Tennessee, the song…
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Forrest Frank, Cory Asbury, and Matthew West Turn Tension Into Testimony
This week, Forrest Frank made waves on social media for calling out fellow artists Cory Asbury & Matthew West on their satire videos based on his injury and recovery. Last month, Forrest Frank had a skateboarding accident, which resulted in him breaking his back. Miraculously, Forrest reported his back was fully healed in only two weeks. During his recovery, he shared videos of himself in recovery making songs. Two of these songs, “God’s Got My Back” and “Lemonade,” went viral, the latter one reaching the no. 1 spot on iTunes across all genres. Following this, both Cory Asbury and Matthew West released humorous videos of themselves in Forrest’s recovery position,…
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Kutless Guitarist Shares Health Update
In late July, Kutless announced that their guitarist, James Mead, suffered a stroke. Mead posted an update on Kutless’s Instagram page. “I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has supported me and my family since my stroke on July 26th. Your generosity, kindness, and encouragement have meant the world to us we truly wouldn’t be where we are without you.” Mead continued “I’m grateful to share that I’m making steady progress during my recovery. I’m walking better, and I’ve been focusing on new exercises that challenge my coordination and balance. Every day is a step forward in rebuilding endurance and promoting neuroplasticity,…
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Surprise in the Studio: The Archers Reunite With CCM Original
There are moments in this new “job” that remind me why we fight so hard to preserve the legacy of CCM Magazine. This was one of those days. The Archers were in our studio; a group whose name carries weight amongst the original CCM Magazine readers. They first graced the cover back in August of 1979 and were involved in the magazine before it ever existed. I asked Steve Archer about their connection to CCM, and he didn’t hesitate. “Well, I go all the way back to one of my best friends who was a man by the name of John Styll, who told me that he was starting a…




























