NEEDTOBREATHE’s bassist and backing vocalist Seth Bolt has announced that he is stepping down from the band after 22 years to spend more time with his family. In a video of the band, Bolt explains how he missed many of his daughter’s firsts from being on tour after the release of Caves and doesn’t want to miss any more time with her. NEEDTOBREATHE also announced that The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour will kick off in November with Bolt joining them for the last time. Presale tickets go on sale May 13 and remaining tickets go on sale May 16. Presale sign up and a full list of tour dates can…

Bodie, along with co-writers Sajan Nauiyal and Wes Strunk, earned the grand prize across all genres in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) for his hit song “whisper and the wind.” This is the first time in ISC’s 23-year history that the grand prize was awarded to an artist in the Christian music genre. The song received the top placement of over 14,000 submissions from 112 countries. Bodie was a runner-up on NBC’s The Voice in 2022 and has since released his debut EP, Happy to Be Here, in 2024. “Whisper and the wind” rose to #36 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. In the Christian category, Terrian was awarded first…

If Forrest Frank’s Child of God was the breakthrough, Child of God II is the confirmation. With this deeply emotional, genre-blending follow-up, Forrest doesn’t just prove his staying power — he stakes his claim as both a champion and innovator of Christian music for a new generation. I don’t say that lightly. We grew up with giants. DC Talk, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys — artists who weren’t afraid to be fun, bold, authentic, and unapologetically faith-driven. Our kids deserve their own version of that. And in Forrest Frank, they have found it. This sequel album leans into softer production, more gospel-pop, and emotional depth — but still delivers plenty of viral, high-energy joy. And while many of these tracks…

For decades, Christian and country music have run on parallel tracks—each rooted in storytelling, faith, and heartland grit. But now, those tracks are merging in powerful new ways. A fresh wave of Christian artists is stepping confidently into country spaces—and the response has been impossible to ignore. Artists like Brandon Lake, Anne Wilson, and Zach Williams are leading the charge, delivering the gospel in stadiums, honky-tonks, and festivals once considered out of reach. With chart-topping collaborations, national tours, and unforgettable festival moments, the divide between the genres is transforming into a dynamic bridge. Brandon Lake Brandon Lake, known for worship anthems like “Gratitude,” made headlines this year with his genre-blending duet “Hard Fought Hallelujah”…

Available now to stream on: Amazon YouTube Google Play Apple TV   CCM Magazine is thrilled to celebrate the release of The Journey: John Schlitt’s Road to Redemption—a powerful new documentary tracing the incredible true story of one of Christian rock’s most legendary voices. For fans of Petra, Head East, or anyone who’s been inspired by the redemptive power of grace, this film is a must-watch. Before John Schlitt was fronting one of the most iconic Christian rock bands of all time, he was living a very different life. As the lead singer of the platinum-selling ‘70s rock band Head East, Schlitt experienced overnight success—but behind the scenes, fame brought a…

“I believe with all my heart that if God can do a crazy, powerful work in my life, He can do it for you too.” — Tasha Layton In a season brimming with gratitude and spiritual renewal, Tasha Layton unveils her latest single, “Thank You Isn’t Enough,” featuring the dynamic collective, The Choir Room. Released on April 25, 2025, the vibrant anthem reflects Layton’s journey of transformation and unwavering faith. “In 1 John 3, we read, ‘See what great love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God, and that is who we are,’” Layton shares. “I know I am not who I used to be.…

Offering a unique perspective on the Resurrection–voiced from the heart of God as He commanded an angel to unseal the tomb on the third day–acclaimed singer/songwriter Melanie Penn delivers the jubilant new anthem “Roll That Stone Away.” Now available on streaming platforms, the track was produced by Ben Shive and co-written by Penn, Shive and Sandra McCracken. Poised to be a perennial Easter favorite, “Roll That Stone Away” opens with expectancy “You angels have been waiting for the moment to arrive/The grave’s become a window to eternal life.” The hopeful verse ultimately gives way to a powerful, joyful chorus boasting of an empty grave and proclaiming Jesus’ Resurrection. “At first…

Following the launch of WieRok Entertainment Group’s flagship label, WieRok Records, earlier this year, the Franklin, Tennessee-based company is emerging as a multi-genre recording, publishing and artist development conglomerate with its latest strategic moves–the acquisition of Amplo Records and the reveal of a new general market imprint, Wie3 Records. Amplo Records, originally established in partnership with WieRok Entertainment Group founders Lance & Tammie Wieland and Christian music industry veterans Marcus Rixon and Jay Speight, now brings acclaimed singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan, noted songwriters Phoebe Scott and Kolby Koloff, and songwriters/producers Andrew Barlow and Cole Tague under the sole purview of WieRok Entertainment. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for WieRok and…

NRT Music is honored to announce the release of “Come Holy Spirit,” a powerful new single from NCS Collective featuring acclaimed artist, arranger, and producer Coby James, is available on all digital platforms now. Written by veteran worship songwriters Bonnie J. Barbey and John Chisum, “Come Holy Spirit” is a stirring invocation that honors the oft-overlooked presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives and corporate worship. With lyrics like “You are the power that raised Christ Jesus From the grave to life again,” the song calls listeners into a deeper awareness of the Spirit’s active role in our transformation and victory. James’ heartfelt delivery and contemporary…