New Music Exclusive Artist: New Method CCM Magazine Staff July 18, 2012 In 2001, the band was a national finalist in the NACAS songwriting competition for the song Heart's Desire." Then, in 2002, they were featured in Christianity Today's Sports Spectrum Magazine for their Faith & Family Night Tour where they've performed for pro sports teams in the NBA, NHL, AFL, MLS,"
Look at the Lyrics: Shout to the Lord, Darlene Zschech” CCM Magazine Staff July 9, 2012 Judy Edwards reflects on Darlene Zschech's lyrics in Shout to the Lord.
Artist Spotlight: Nathan Brumley CCM Magazine Staff June 29, 2012 You've likely heard Nathan Brumley's Love Outside the Lines" on Grey's Anatomy. Winner of Embassy Music's songwriting contest (2000), Runner-up in the USA Song Contest, and was voted best 14 acts of the Southeast by Discmakers 2007. Continue reading and you will surely see why Nathan..."
Professional Songwriting Development With Cindy Wilt Colville CCM Magazine Staff June 29, 2012 Independent Publisher/ Songwriting Consultant and former VP of Publishing for Word Records, Cindy Wilt Colville explains her unique role in assisting indie artists and songwriters in the development of their writing chops. One of only a handful of people offering this service worldwide...
The Writing Triangle Krissy Nordhoff June 28, 2012 Just like many other areas in life, writing is a balancing act. It takes a while to get your bearings when you are just starting out, but eventually you begin to see three separate types of writing sessions emerge: writing by yourself, writing with a Paul, and writing with a Timothy.
You Can Write a Song CCM Magazine Staff June 28, 2012 If you can sing a little bit, and you can play a couple chords - you can write a song." These are the very simple words of the very accomplished Andrew Fromm, and if you're not sure who he is, you've probably heard of some of the notable artists he's written songs for: Backstreet Boys, NSYNC..."
How PROs Help Indie Artists Erica O'Rock June 28, 2012 John Mullins, a Writer Relations Rep at SESAC, answers some basic questions about performance rights organizations (PROs) such as SESAC, ASCAP and BMI. His insight is valuable for budding songwriters who are confused about the legal implications of creating and selling their music.
Kari Jobe and Jason Crabb sing “Healer” together! CCM Magazine Staff June 18, 2012 Check out this duet between Kari Jobe and Jason Crabb... "Healer" at Pathway of Life Church
Steven Curtis Chapman and Hillary Scott: I Run to You CCM Magazine Staff June 11, 2012 CCM Exclusive! At a benefit for ShowHope, Steven Curtis Chapman and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott sing "I Run to You"
Look at the Lyrics: God With Us, Mercy Me” CCM Magazine Staff June 8, 2012 Judy Edwards analyzes the lyrics of Mercy Me's "God With Us".
