By Grace S. Cartwright
There was a day when “blogging” was not a verb and when the only way to get a sneak peek into the lives of artists was by hearing it from them in person. Oh, how far we’ve come! Now with just a few clicks, you can virtually live life right alongside your favorite artists out on the road. But with the sudden onslaught of blogs, how do you know which ones to hit? Search no further… Here are 10 artist blogs you need to check out, varying from the silly to the surprising. Enjoy!
1. Shaun Groves’ Shlog
www.shaungroves.com/shlog/
Why Read: While well known for his deep and insightful songwriting, Shaun Groves is an equally insightful blogger. Here, he shares his thoughts about Scripture, culture and life. You’ll find interesting video clips and devotionals. Plus, don’t miss his entry about remembering the Christmas story. His thoughts on Scripture are simply stunning in their gentle instruction guised neatly under understated writings.
2. Mark Hall’s Blog
castingcrowns.typepad.com
Why Read: Casting Crowns’ front man’s near-daily explorations offer a lighthearted look at life. His written entries are humorous and quirky, yet somehow still thoughtful. His blog also captures the ease with which Hall executes his performance in a live Crowns show…meaningful moments layered with laughter and friendship.
3. Jason Gray’s Journal
www.jasongraymusic.com/site.php?content=journal
Why Read: He may not be as familiar to all CCM readers, but he should be. Mr. Gray’s lyrics (check out his recent release, Acoustic Storytime) are effective and feel effortless. His blog easily makes our list by simply speaking life. He narrates here about music, fellow artists, conversations and the ever-careful balance of walking as a Christian in the music industry.
4. MercyMe’s S.L.O.B. (Spectacular League of Bloggers)
mercyme.org/blog/
Why Read: This one is just plain fun! The guys from MercyMe certainly know how to have fun. (It makes me smile every time I even think about it!) You’ll find so many hilarious tidbits here, it’s hard to even sum it up. Items like the now infamous “Cover Tune Grab Bag” videos and the video entitled “Elevator Ticks” should be enough for you to head over there right now. You won’t be disappointed.
5. Jeremy Camp’s Blog
jeremycamp.typepad.com