Professional Songwriting Development With Cindy Wilt Colville CCM Magazine Staff June 29, 2012 Independent Publisher/ Songwriting Consultant and former VP of Publishing for Word Records, Cindy Wilt Colville explains her unique role in assisting indie artists and songwriters in the development of their writing chops. One of only a handful of people offering this service worldwide...
The Writing Triangle Krissy Nordhoff June 28, 2012 Just like many other areas in life, writing is a balancing act. It takes a while to get your bearings when you are just starting out, but eventually you begin to see three separate types of writing sessions emerge: writing by yourself, writing with a Paul, and writing with a Timothy.
You Can Write a Song CCM Magazine Staff June 28, 2012 If you can sing a little bit, and you can play a couple chords - you can write a song." These are the very simple words of the very accomplished Andrew Fromm, and if you're not sure who he is, you've probably heard of some of the notable artists he's written songs for: Backstreet Boys, NSYNC..."
How PROs Help Indie Artists Erica O'Rock June 28, 2012 John Mullins, a Writer Relations Rep at SESAC, answers some basic questions about performance rights organizations (PROs) such as SESAC, ASCAP and BMI. His insight is valuable for budding songwriters who are confused about the legal implications of creating and selling their music.
Guy Penrod: Parenting by Hymns Andrew Greer June 18, 2012 Guy Penrod's nomenclature has earned international recognition thanks to his bestselling southern gospel-country music recordings and powerhouse performances. But when Guy is at home...
Kari Jobe and Jason Crabb sing “Healer” together! CCM Magazine Staff June 18, 2012 Check out this duet between Kari Jobe and Jason Crabb... "Healer" at Pathway of Life Church
Steven Curtis Chapman and Hillary Scott: I Run to You CCM Magazine Staff June 11, 2012 CCM Exclusive! At a benefit for ShowHope, Steven Curtis Chapman and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott sing "I Run to You"
MercyMe: A Beautiful Dichotomy CCM Magazine Staff June 7, 2012 If there were no hurt, there would be no healing. It would be as unnecessary as grace in a perfect world. But we all know the world isn't perfect. Our fallen lives require grace. And life…true life everlasting requires death...
Story Behind the Song: The Same God, Newsong CCM Magazine Staff May 31, 2012 The story behind this powerful song is one that would send most parents to their knees...