CCM Magazine: February 1, 2016 table of contents FROM THE EDITOR ‘Second verse, same as the first verse’ CCM Magazine As the world turns, and as we—again, at times—seemingly burn through our lives, it’s comforting to know that Christ has us. That His resurrection was real, and the He truly lives… EXCLUSIVE PICS Out & About – February 1, 2016 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the Feb. 1, 2016 edition of CCM Magazine featuring MercyMe, Rend Collective, Kenny Rogers, Austin Stone Worship + more FEATURES Passion 2016 – Wave Upon Wave CCM Magazine Passion 2016—Wave Upon Wave. The 268 Generation’s Tide Continues To Swell Upon Unending Message. Kutless – Purpose In Surrender Matt Conner Now a “veteran” band? It’s crazy to think that Jon Micah Sumrall and troupe have been at it for fifteen years now, but if their latest release “Surrender” is any indication, they aren’t yielding on their laurels. *ONLINE ONLY—Visit CCMmagazine.com for full story! Mr. & Mrs. Something – Weak & Weary, Salt & Light Benjamin & Chelsea Peck Benjamin “Bino” Peck of the new West Coast duo Mr. & Mrs. Something provides CCM Magazine with an introspective on being salt and light, even when we’re weary. REVIEWS Passion – ‘Salvation’s Tide Is Rising’ album review Matt Conner “Salvation’s Tide Is Rising” by Passion releases on physical CD Jan. 29, 2016 (sixsteps/Sparrow). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Meredith Andrews – ‘Deeper’ album review Matt Conner “Deeper” by Meredith Andrews releases Feb. 19, 2016 (Word Records). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Michael W. Smith – ‘Hymns II’ album review Matt Conner “Hymns II” by Michael W. Smith releases Jan. 29, 2016 (Cracker Barrel). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Newsboys – ‘God’s Not Dead, Greatest Hits’ album review Andy Argyrakis “God’s Not Dead—The Greatest Hit of the Newsboys” releases Feb. 12, 2016 (Inpop Records). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Ricardo Sanchez – ‘Grand Symphony’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Grand Symphony” by Ricardo Sanchez was released by Difference Media Group in late 2015. Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. BONUS CONTENT Meredith Andrews – 5 Favorites Matt Conner Get to know Meredith Andrews, aside from her music making… Her fave foods, music + more! Michael W. Smith – 5 Pop Hits You Need to Hear Jen Rose Yokel From his most recent Hymns II release to the worship and Christmas albums of the last several years, “Smitty” remains an icon in contemporary Christian music, but newer listeners might not realize the full scope of his pop power. Here’s five must-see (and hear) videos to get you caught up! Indie Worship Leaders To Watch Matt Conner CCM Magazine profiles up-and-coming worship artists and highlights their latest projects—get to know Andrew Marcus, Daniel Deitrich, and KC & Julie Clark Steven Curtis Chapman & Amy Grant to co-headline upcoming tour CCM News To benefit Show Hope, Steven Curtis Chapman & Amy Grant make special announcement regarding upcoming co-headline tour Download Issue Click here to download this issue as a PDF JavaScript isn't loading. Sign up here. 3 Responses lrocco January 31, 2016 Cannot download the PDF. Illustrates a blank page only. TY Log in to Reply Bob Nathaniel February 1, 2016 This issue cannot be downloaded. It opens up a new tab that leads back to this same page Log in to Reply lrocco February 2, 2016 It worked now. THANKS! Log in to Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Second verse, same as the first verse’ CCM Magazine As the world turns, and as we—again, at times—seemingly burn through our lives, it’s comforting to know that Christ has us. That His resurrection was real, and the He truly lives…
Out & About – February 1, 2016 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the Feb. 1, 2016 edition of CCM Magazine featuring MercyMe, Rend Collective, Kenny Rogers, Austin Stone Worship + more
Passion 2016 – Wave Upon Wave CCM Magazine Passion 2016—Wave Upon Wave. The 268 Generation’s Tide Continues To Swell Upon Unending Message.
Kutless – Purpose In Surrender Matt Conner Now a “veteran” band? It’s crazy to think that Jon Micah Sumrall and troupe have been at it for fifteen years now, but if their latest release “Surrender” is any indication, they aren’t yielding on their laurels. *ONLINE ONLY—Visit CCMmagazine.com for full story!
Mr. & Mrs. Something – Weak & Weary, Salt & Light Benjamin & Chelsea Peck Benjamin “Bino” Peck of the new West Coast duo Mr. & Mrs. Something provides CCM Magazine with an introspective on being salt and light, even when we’re weary.
Passion – ‘Salvation’s Tide Is Rising’ album review Matt Conner “Salvation’s Tide Is Rising” by Passion releases on physical CD Jan. 29, 2016 (sixsteps/Sparrow). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Meredith Andrews – ‘Deeper’ album review Matt Conner “Deeper” by Meredith Andrews releases Feb. 19, 2016 (Word Records). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Michael W. Smith – ‘Hymns II’ album review Matt Conner “Hymns II” by Michael W. Smith releases Jan. 29, 2016 (Cracker Barrel). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Newsboys – ‘God’s Not Dead, Greatest Hits’ album review Andy Argyrakis “God’s Not Dead—The Greatest Hit of the Newsboys” releases Feb. 12, 2016 (Inpop Records). Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Ricardo Sanchez – ‘Grand Symphony’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Grand Symphony” by Ricardo Sanchez was released by Difference Media Group in late 2015. Reviewed in the Feb. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Meredith Andrews – 5 Favorites Matt Conner Get to know Meredith Andrews, aside from her music making… Her fave foods, music + more!
Michael W. Smith – 5 Pop Hits You Need to Hear Jen Rose Yokel From his most recent Hymns II release to the worship and Christmas albums of the last several years, “Smitty” remains an icon in contemporary Christian music, but newer listeners might not realize the full scope of his pop power. Here’s five must-see (and hear) videos to get you caught up!
Indie Worship Leaders To Watch Matt Conner CCM Magazine profiles up-and-coming worship artists and highlights their latest projects—get to know Andrew Marcus, Daniel Deitrich, and KC & Julie Clark
Steven Curtis Chapman & Amy Grant to co-headline upcoming tour CCM News To benefit Show Hope, Steven Curtis Chapman & Amy Grant make special announcement regarding upcoming co-headline tour
Bob Nathaniel February 1, 2016 This issue cannot be downloaded. It opens up a new tab that leads back to this same page Log in to Reply