Author CCM Magazine Staff

So you finally got your gigs booked? Hate to break it you, but you still have a long road ahead of you. Now the hard part comes...you have to get people to show up! But don't sweat it. Many independent artists struggle with the same, simple question: How do I promote my shows? The process can seem o

Most successful musicians claim their love for their instrument started from childhood and a family member but what is not common is when what started their love for music is still the central part of their daily life. While rare for most, this is all Andrew Franklin knows.

Writing and performing their own brand of rock music, built on eclectic musical influences spanning the past 40 years, Five Smooth Stones' lyrics capture their Christian faith along with their personal experiences living out that faith. The songs speak honestly about the ups and downs of...

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...