Author CCM Magazine Staff

Have a question about the music industry? We want to hear from you! The CCM Indie Artist Network is proud to introduce "Music Business: Answered" - a new feature beginning this month where Michael Blanton will answer your questions about the music industry, being an independent artist, how to..."

When I think about the word surrender, I picture a bloody field complete with soldiers muddy and exhausted. I picture faces completely resigned to the fact that they can't go on, that any further attempt to fight would be futile. What do you think of? Read on...

Believe it or not, finding the right Producer is just as important as making the decision to work with one... Click here to learn how to qualify your producer and make sure you're working with the right one before you sign any paperwork.

Is your website doing its job? Do you even know what its job is? Hold on, do you even HAVE a website? And no, Facebook does NOT count as your personal website. There are three main goals that you want your website to accomplish and if they're not doing these, you're setting yourself up for failure.

Lead us not into temptation...

The world is a stage...and each of us plays a part. The phrase never really meant too much to me until last month at a Hillsong United concert when a lightbulb went off for me in the middle of the show.

Jesus created what we might deem the Society of the Second Mile. He presented a new option. Serve the ones who hate you; forgive the ones who hurt you. Take the lowest place, not the highest; seek to serve, not to be served. Retaliate, not in kind, but in kindness...

Winner of Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Laura Story shares the heart behind "Blessings."

Take Me Over features strong vocal melodies and honest and vulnerable lyrics. The songs feature a unique blend of James' gritty guitars, Emily's driving pop melodies, and a lot of heart.

Switchfoot takes us inside Vice Verses one band member at a time