Author CCM Magazine Staff

Recently named by Worship Leader Magazine as one of the Top 5 Indie Releases in 2010-2011, The Classic City Collective's debut album, "Leave Your Guns with the Usher" delivers on the innovation, intrigue and power alluded to in the album title."

J. Douglas Wright started writing songs about his walk with the Lord after he accepted Christ as his Savior at age 13. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, and currently based in Carrollton, Georgia, Wright's music is a mixture of modern and classic rock styles. His songs explore the themes...

The father-son relationship made the perfect scenario to display God's love in his word and remains the Ideal backdrop for sharing the gospel today. This message is brought front and center each time the Tennessee Christian Rock Band CrossTie is on stage. Uniquely created, as only God can...

When I give you no special guidance, stay where you are. Concentrate on doing your everyday tasks in awareness of My Presence with you...

Angels have been present since the beginning of time, yet we know so little truth about them. In his warm, storyteller style, best-selling author Robert Morgan presents a long-term effort of research behind the mystery of angels...

A deeper look inside the scripture behind Casting Crowns' song "Courageous."

Independence is defined as a state of being free from outside control and authority. For the independent musician, remaining independent can be incredibly liberating and extraordinarily burdensome - all at the same time. Those with a fierce work ethic and independent mindset wouldn't change it.

Michael Blanton, President of BE Music & Entertainment, answers your questions about the independent music industry!

Life is crazy, no doubt. We're all busier than we should be and we can't even keep up with our email much less our own lives. Work seems all consuming, our families often get our time leftovers and many of our churches are trying to come up with more programs to fill whatever is left.

So you have determined you need and are ready for a national PR campaign and you've just hired a publicist. Now what? There are basic elements, tasks and procedures you and your publicist will engage in, but in order to get the most out of your campaign, there are a few details you should know...