With their roots in producing contemporary Christian music videos, movie directors Jon and Andy Erwin were highly anticipating the release of I Still Believe, a heart-tugging biopic about the life of Christian singer Jeremy Camp in early 2020.  But as soon as the opening night curtain rose it quickly unfurled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. To their chagrin, the movie closed after just three days. Adrift and without much of a plan for their next move, the brothers known for I Can Only…

Like so many people, the last 18 months have been the best of times and the worst of times for singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp.  While these COVID-fueled days have certainly provided critically valuable time spent with his family, it didn’t change the fact that he had to shut down a successful concert tour and experience the premature closing of a movie about his life called, I Still Believe. However, more time at home has also provided ample opportunity for Jeremy to reflect upon God’s goodness…

Lacking in powerhouse vocals which could easily snap listeners out of a contemplative mood, Highlands Worship’s new album “Prayers to the King” is a comforting choice for those overwhelming chaotic moments in life. Whether you are stuck in traffic, starting your morning, or drifting off to sleep, the tracks were written to offer both an escape from chaos and a path to prayer. As effective as “Prayers to the King” is as a standalone work, its existence began with a greater purpose. Along with…

Lacking in powerhouse vocals which could easily snap listeners out of a contemplative mood, Highlands Worship’s new album “Prayers to the King” is a comforting choice for those overwhelming chaotic moments in life. Whether you are stuck in traffic, starting your morning, or drifting off to sleep, the tracks were written to offer both an escape from chaos and a path to prayer. As effective as “Prayers to the King” is as a standalone work, its existence began with a greater purpose. Along with…

The melodies and lyrics of Highlands Worship’s latest album “Prayers to the King” were produced with the intention of creating a calming yet inspiring time of worship. Imagine pausing during a chaotic day or drifting off to sleep as (one of my favorite tunes from the album) “You’re Coming (Pray)” lulls the din and helps you refocus on the importance of believing in the promises of God. An arm of Church of the Highlands based in Alabama, Highlands Worship is “a collective team of pastors,…

Like so many other artists and authors, Grammy Award winning praise and worship artist Laura Story found herself with a lot of time on her hands last year as the coronavirus pandemic came to fruition.  With concert dates and recording sessions at a standstill, Story asked God what she should do with this unexpected surplus of time.  The answer came slowly but soon became crystal clear to her; write a book that demonstrates love, hope, and Jesus. The end result is her third book, So Long, Normal…

A lot has changed on the contemporary Christian musical landscape over the last 30 years but one thing that endures are great songs and the memories that come with them. Six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant, a pioneer in contemporary Christian music, has just re-released her watershed album Heart in Motion, a recording that introduced her to a wider audience in 1991. Along the way, the songs “Baby Baby”, “That’s What Love is For”, and “Every Heartbeat” fueled album sales in excess of five million….

It started with a trip to the Grand Canyon in summer of 2020, when travel restrictions were beginning to lift and the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be easing. Singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb already had songs ready for an album, when that trip derailed her plan and began a new adventure. The resulting album, Canyon, is a breath of fresh air, an affirmation of God’s promises brought to life through vulnerable lyrics and music. Ellie’s faith is lively and moves with such passion through her music…

The year 1969 won’t soon be forgotten.  Even though it is more than 50 years in our past, it was a time of social upheaval that changed our nation forever. 1969 gave us a historic moon landing, the Vietnam War, and three days of peace, love, and happiness known as Woodstock.  But what a lot of people don’t realize is that there was another music festival that summer just as important that went largely unnoticed. The historic Harlem Cultural Festival as it was known is the subject of a new…

Have you ever met a person where after conversing with them briefly you say to yourself, this guy or girl is wise beyond their years?  Singer/songwriter Cade Thompson is one of those people.  Just 20 years old, the South Dakota native has made a splash recently with the release of his latest single, “New Normal”, a heartfelt cry for his generation. Burdened by the increasing spate of school shootings across our land, it is his prayer to see young people rid themselves of fear as they face a…