Author CCM Magazine Staff

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..."

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...

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.

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..."

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.

Check out this duet between Kari Jobe and Jason Crabb... "Healer" at Pathway of Life Church

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Judy Edwards analyzes the lyrics of Mercy Me's "God With Us".

If there were no hurt, there would be no healing. It would be as unnecessary as grace in a perfect world. But we all know the world isn't perfect. Our fallen lives require grace. And life…true life everlasting requires death...

The story behind this powerful song is one that would send most parents to their knees...