Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, GMA Dove Award-winning and RIAA Gold®-selling Sanctus Real performed a full-length concert at Grafton Correctional Facility in Grafton, OH Oct. 1, 2024. Sharing an inspiring message of hope that was well-received by the hundreds of prison inmates that attended, the event sponsored by Send Musicians to Prison is available now in a special, four-song set that can be seen at https//youtu.be/iDHdIAksFkA. While additional songs from the event, as well as talking points and introductions, have been removed to respect privacy and anonymity, the full-length concert is provided to the incarcerated at no charge from the sponsor, whose content reaches more than 200,000 inmates every month. “It’s been a…

Grace Graber has released her latest punk gem with “Better Now,” an upbeat track that is going for adds at radio now. You can stream it everywhere at https//slinky.to/BetterNow. The song celebrates forward motion in life, standing as a new chapter in the stories of mental health and healing that Grace has told throughout her burgeoning career. “I’ve been doing a lot of self-work. I’ve been learning how to let go of how I thought life was supposed to look like, how I thought this dream was supposed to look like,” Grace reveals. “When I was going viral on social media for sharing my story, I heard people the misconception…

Matt Sassano returns May 16 with “My Armor,” a new single produced by Josiah Prince of Disciple. Gritty, anthemic, and emotionally loaded, the track is part battle cry, part thank-you letter–for anyone who’s ever had someone carry them through the chaos. The single follows a string of number-one Christian rock hits for Sassano, including “Fuel,” “Dear God,” and “Not My Name.” With “My Armor,” he continues his trademark blend of vulnerability and edge–this time with a message that shifts the spotlight from pain to the people who stood through it with you. Built on thick guitars and anthemic energy, “My Armor” delivers the emotional weight of a song that’s lived…

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.…