Author CCM Magazine Staff

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...

Dustin Ryan of Pop Gun Studios discusses all the necessary steps you should take to insure your riffs get the sound clarity they deserve.

Lindsey Kirkendall (@ccmindie) discusses the appeal of the elusive Backstage Pass and shares Tom Jackson's new resource, the "Backstage Pass", which offers a plethora of knowledge that may overwhelm your ears and eyes.

It was love at first note for Marianne Keith. The stage, the audience, and the way her words affected others began stirring something inside her and just like that, it was the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

The last section of the Lord's Prayer is the praise, the worship section...

CCM caught all the moments and magic at this year's Night of Joy in Disney World. Enjoy the moments only seen here!

(SEPTEMBER 2011) The latest album from Selah is like a breath of fresh air. Not only for the listener…but for the group themselves...