Author CCM News

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, the only US PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will honor songwriter and artist Matthew West with the ASCAP Golden Note Award. A five-time Grammy nominee, West has had cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns (including back-to-back #1 singles), Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, among others, and has notched 30 #1 songs as an artist and songwriter combined.

Rescue, the new EP from multi-award-winning Canadian artist and songwriter Jordan St. Cyr, is out now. Released on Sept. 8 (BEC Recordings), the project features three versions of the title track - the previously released studio version, one that includes GRAMMY Award®-winning artist and songwriter Tiffany Hudson (Elevation Worship), along with an acoustic version. Click HERE to listen to all three renditions.

Awakening Foundation announces the dates of TobyMac's Hits Deep 2024 Tour. The 30-city run kicks off on January 26 and will run through March 23. Now in its 9th year, you do not want to miss this unforgettable night of pure energy when TobyMac will be joined by many of today's top artists, including Cory Asbury, Mac Powell, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick, and Terrian.

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Brandon Lake has released “COAT OF MANY COLORS,” the title track from his upcoming third studio solo album set for release on October 20. Penned by Lake with Jonathan Smith, Steven Furtick, Jacob Boyles, Andrew Cherry and Leeland Mooring, the new song teases the many “colors” of worship and styles showcased on the full record.

As part of Platoon's new EP, 'A UK Gospel Celebration,' rising star Ryan Hylton exclusively shares his single 'True,' a musical creation that delves deep into the human experience. The song's powerful message resonates with the challenges individuals face when chasing success, compelling listeners to question their relationship with fame and materialistic desires.

American Idol finalist and Christian artist Rachel Hale joined Governor Huckabee on TBN’s Huckabee for a live musical performance and “Hale’s Kitchen” cooking segment. Rachel performed her original songs “A Man” and “Promised Land” live for the studio audience and was accompanied by Governor Huckabee on bass guitar. Governor Huckabee and Rachel shared a paleo friendly recipe from Rachel’s “Hale’s Kitchen” Instagram series just in time for Labor Day.

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee Phil Wickham's acclaimed new studio album I BELIEVE made its anticipated debut in a big way last week, entering Billboard's Top Christian Album Sales Chart at #1, while also hitting top 5 on Billboard's Top 5 Current Digital Album Chart. I BELIEVE marks the respected worship leader’s tenth LP in a career filled with songs that have been sung in churches around the globe and streamed billions of times across multiple platforms.

British worship artist Lucy Grimble releases the last single before her awaited studio album releasing on October 6th, 2023. The new song is called “Ready for the Dawn,” and was written in 2020 amid an intense period of writer’s block resulting from the trauma of the pandemic, internal struggles within, and daunting mental health challenges.

Amy Grant To Release Long-Awaited 18-Track Album ''Lead Me On Live 1989' Octoebr 6

Bethel Music Collective artist Zahriya Zachary has released the 'Surrounded By Holy' EP which includes a new live version of “Surrounded by Holy” recorded at this year’s Worship School. The introspective single was originally released as part of Bethel Music’s Come Up Here earlier this year and speaks to the majesty that God has created.