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…

Contemporary Christian artist Lauren Daigle co-hosted this year’s CMA Country Christmas holiday special–which aired on ABC December 2–alongside Country music star Jordan Davis. The annual holiday television special features performances of classic Christmas carols by Country music’s top artists, and often features Christian and Gospel artists as well. At this year’s event, both themes of classic holiday fun and themes of faith were present on the stage. Co-host Lauren Daigle delivered a festive, Jazz-inspired medley accompanied by the Preservation Band Jazz Orchestra, similar in style to her 2016 Christmas album Behold. Parker McCollum sang “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town.” Right alongside the lighthearted holiday classics we all know and…

This week on social media, Forrest Frank announced he will be kicking off his brand new headline tour, The Jesus Generation Tour, in the summer of 2026! The tour will visit 29 stops across the USA and feature Forrest Frank, along with mainstream pop star Tori Kelly, worship leader Cory Asbury, folk duo The Figs, & special guests throughout. Forrest Frank is known currently as the biggest artist in Christian music through his upbeat and positive songs that have impacted millions. His albums, Child of God and Child of God II, have continued that momentum with viral hits like “Yours Way Better,” “Lemonade,” Up!,” and more. Forrest just released his…

Daywind Records is excited to announce the release of Scotty Inman’s first Christmas EP, It’s Christmas Y’all. Featuring six songs, including two originals, the title track and “Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas (Without Jesus)”, the EP brings new iife to the Amy Grant classic, “Heirlooms,” and classic favorites, “Oh Holy Night” and “Winter Wonderland.” Produced by Gary Prim (Zach Top), the project brings Scotty’s country flavor to the most wonderful time of the year. “I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas EP like this. It’s a dream come true,” says Inman. “My favorite Christmas album was Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ Once Upon a Christmas, and I feel like this album…

Following his triumphant win on Quebec, Canada’s The Masked Singer (Chanteurs Masqués) on November 23rd, award-winning 5-octive vocalist Steph Carse is topping the charts with a new studio album (Praise and Worship), new single (“Amazing Grace”), a powerful new autobiography (The Impossible Dream), and an uplifting new children’s book (I Am Awesomely Made). All are available now wherever you purchase books and music. The global music sensation is once again topping charts with his new projects. The new album immediately jumped to #2 on iTunes Canada (ahead of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Kpop Demon Hunters and more), and the new single “Amazing Grace” (a duet with The Masked Singer judge…