Author CCM Magazine Staff

Well, we've made it! CCM Indie will be one year old at the beginning of the year and we are thrilled at the response it has gotten. Not only have we been able to bring you the best in industry information, but also developed new opportunities specially designed for indie artists...

Seasoned praise and worship leader Luke James, takes his music cues from the likes of Johnny Lang and John Mark McMillan, but he has an unmistakable sound, all his own. As a child Luke grew up attending church. He was taught from an early age that God is our only hope and salvation in life...

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!