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The music industry has survived just about every technological disruption thrown its way — from the rise of CDs to pirated downloads to the dominance of digital streaming–and has managed to come out stronger each time. So it should come as no surprise that instead of resisting the rise of AI-generated music–a category widely criticized and often ridiculed by listeners–the industry is now fully embracing it. Earlier today, one of the world’s largest label conglomerates announced the launch of NOT REALLY christAin, a brand-new imprint dedicated entirely to AI-generated Christian artists and songs. The model is simple. A prompt like “write a Christian worship song about surrender” is entered into…

A megachurch in downtown Los Angeles is embracing technology at an unprecedented rate–effectively bypassing the long-standing debate over whether modern production enhances or distracts from the Sunday morning message. According to leadership, the answer is simple “No.” Modeled loosely after the Sphere in Las Vegas, Grace Church is planning to complete a full-scale transformation of its campus next month, replacing every interior and exterior wall with ultra high-resolution LED panels capable of displaying dynamic visuals, sermon notes, worship lyrics, and–during the week–paid advertising. Church officials confirmed the $20 million installation was funded entirely by outside investors, who will be granted screen access from 24/7 Monday through Saturday. Sundays will remain…

Spotify has officially rolled out a new feature designed specifically for worship music fans Skip to Bridge. The update allows listeners to bypass verses and choruses entirely, jumping directly to what many consider the emotional and musical peak of the song. For years, the worship bridge has been the moment. Verse 1–typically delivered two octaves below the average human vocal range–serves as a slow build. The first chorus introduces the theme with what one listener described as “the energy of Sunday morning at a nursing home.” Verse 2 raises the stakes slightly, though industry experts confirm it remains “largely transitional.” Then comes the second chorus–bigger, louder, slightly higher. But the…

Forrest Frank has once again entered the record books–though not in the way fans might expect. The chart-topping artist has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the longest stretch of time without releasing a new Forrest Frank song, ending a historic 14-week gap between releases. The previous record–also held by Frank–stood at just one week. The milestone follows the recent release of “SOS,” a new collaboration tied to his newly announced group, DAWN PATROL, marking his first appearance on a track since December 19, 2025. “We know how difficult it is for Forrest to go even a single week without releasing music,” a Guinness representative said in a…

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards delivered one of its most memorable moments to date Sunday night, as Jamie MacDonald emerged as the night’s most awarded artist with three wins, while Lauren Daigle followed with two. The fan-voted celebration also made history with the first-ever tie for Song of the Year, awarded to both Zach Williams and Jamie MacDonald. Fans can now watch the full Announcement Special on-demand, featuring all 13 category reveals and 13 exclusive performances, at https//nrt.cc/WLA14_FullShow. Hosted with comedic precision by Rhett Walker, the Announcement Special blended high-impact performances with fan-driven results, spotlighting both breakout voices and established artists across Christian music. Performances from Colton…