Author CCM Magazine Staff

For most of us, it's easy to get caught up living each day for the temporary. Time flies by and glimpses of the eternal that have been set in our hearts go unnoticed. The role of art in today's world seems most relevant when it can jolt us out of the mundane and give us a taste of the divine.

Zion Singers is a 16 member group, who is praising God through songs. We feel that Gospel music should convey the messages that are in scriptures. We feel that Christian music should always inspire people to have hope in God.

This week's FREE download: Joshua Jamison's song "United".

The next time you find yourself judging another, be quick to first examine your own heart and behavior...

A deeper look into "Open Skies" by David Crowder Band.

A beautiful devotional, brimming with the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen and the timeless truths of Scripture... We must choose our friends carefully. Any friendship not centered around Christ, and particularly those built on mutual foolishness, is a pathway to ruin.

Ever wondered what artist development looks like from the perspective of a major label A&R rep? How do they define a true artist versus simply a great musician? Maybe you're just curious about the role of A&R in the label system...Take a revealing look inside the mind of an A&R rep from one of...

Official Rules

We tend to be in "highlight" mode lately. After all, a brand new year is approaching and overflowing with new opportunities for independent artists. To gear up for 2012, we recap some of the most important topics we've discussed with Michael Blanton throughout 2011. Should you invest in a manager...

Life has a way of "smoothing out the edges", of using our struggles to shape our hearts. As artists we have to be faithful to create in the middle of the chaos, to be communicate honestly through the pain and unknown. Before you know it, your lyrics take on more depth, your melodies seem more...