CCM Magazine: Jan. 1, 2015 From the Editor Letter from the Editor: January 1, 2015 Shaun Helton Letter From The Editor— Jan. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine Best Features of 2014 Casting Crowns: A Word of Wisdom CCM Magazine Stop Living, Start Thriving… Jason Gray: Peace In the Waiting CCM Magazine Jason Gray finds peace among the ashes. Vota: Love Found Them CCM Magazine In the last few years, human trafficking has been a buzz-word of sorts within the Christian music industry. Nearly every artist seems to have ties to an organization committed to fighting this human travesty… Newbies: Meet MercyMe… Again CCM Magazine From the very beginning, the members of MercyMe have worn their hearts on their sleeves. They have been transparently human, and in so doing, have impacted countless lives… Unspoken: Unplanned, Unscripted, Inspired CCM Magazine You might say Unspoken is the latest five-year overnight success story in the CCM world. Their first two singles shot straight to the top of the charts, leaving fans clamoring for more. Fortunately, for said fans, more is on the way. Bethel Music: You Make Me Brave Mark D. Geil Bethel Music follows the success and impact of their first all-studio release, Tides, with a unique and no-less-powerful project, You Make Me Brave. David Crowder: Believer David Crowder Few artists have shaped the Christian music industry as significantly as David Crowder. With his band, he blazed a trail for a new approach to worship… The Making of Neon Steeple Andrew Greer Find out how the Neon Steeple originated and how they worked together. Tedashii: Paradise Found CCM Magazine The art of restoration is a delicate one; the creation of harmony amidst the dissonance of life, a precarious endeavor. Tedashii knows this heart-wrenching process as well as anyone and much more than most people want to, as is chronicled in his latest project, Below Paradise. Colton Dixon: The Anchor Holds: Priorities in Practice CCM Magazine Colton Dixon knows a lot about anchors. More specifically, he knows a lot about effective ones. Through the discipline of study and time with God, he has an firm grip on the one true anchor. Moriah Peters: Brave Face CCM Magazine In reality, bravery only arises in the presence of it. If there is nothing to be afraid of, then there’s no need for bravery. Fortunately, for those of us who value bravery within others and within ourselves, the human condition insures that fear is in no short supply. Moriah Peters is all too aware of this in her own life. Lecrae: The Outsider CCM Magazine The Outsider: Lecrae Embraces Life On The Fringe – Our Sep. 2014 cover artist has soared to heights in popularity, record sales, and recognitions that no other hip hop artist has enjoyed in Christian music history. Read about Lecrae’s relationship with Jesus that both shapes him and his music. Sanctus Real: Dream Big CCM Magazine Sanctus Real is Livin’ and Lovin’ it. Max Lucado: How to Pray Amy Lee and Shaun Helton How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Pray: A Conversation with Max Lucado – Our Nov. 2014 issue featured Max Lucado who sat down with us and admitted “I’ve struggled to maintain a disciplined prayer life.” See what else Max had to say and how his confessions can help you with your prayer life. David Zach: A Song of Freedom David Zach A devastating video led to a discovery that changed everything. Best of 2014 Critic's Choice Awards Jason Gray: ‘Love Will Have the Final Word’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Love Will Have the Final Word’ by Jason Gray released: March 4, 2014 Ellie Holcomb: ‘As Sure As The Sun’ album review Matt Conner ‘As Sure As The Sun’ by Ellie Holcomb released: February 19, 2014 Kings Kaleidoscope: ‘Live in Color EP’ album review Matt Conner ‘Live in Color EP’ by Kings Kaleidoscope released: March 18, 2014 Erica Campbell: ‘Help’ album review Andrew Greer ‘Help’ by Erica Campbell released: March 25, 2014 Rush of Fools: ‘Carry Us Now’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Carry Us Now’ by Rush Of Fools released: June 3, 2014 Shawn McDonald: ‘Brave’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘Brave’ by Shawn McDonald released: April 15, 2014 Jonny Diaz: ‘Let It Fly’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Let It Fly’ by Jonny Diaz released: April 8, 2014 Francesca Battistelli: ‘If We’re Honest’ album review CCM Magazine ‘If We’re Honest’ by Francesca Battistelli released: April 22, 2014 Michael W. Smith: ‘Sovereign’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Sovereign’ by Michael W. Smith released: May 13, 2014 Colton Dixon: ‘Anchor’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘Anchor’ by Colton Dixon released: August 19, 2014 Selah: ‘You Amaze Us’ album review Andrew Greer ‘You Amaze Us’ by Selah released: August 19, 2014 Lauren Daigle: ‘How Can It Be’ album review Matt Conner ‘How Can It Be’ by Lauren Daigle released: April 14, 2015 Remedy Drive: ‘Commodity’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘Commodity’ by Remedy Drive released: September 23, 2014 Sanctus Real: ‘The Dream’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘The Dream’ by Sanctus Real released: September 16, 2014 Best-selling of 2014 The 14 Best-selling Albums of 2014 CCM Magazine Take a look at The 14 Best-selling Albums of 2014 The 14 Best-selling Singles of 2014 CCM Magazine Take a look at The 14 Best-selling Singles of 2014 The 14 Songs of 2014 CCM Magazine Take a look at The 14 Songs of 2014. 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Letter from the Editor: January 1, 2015 Shaun Helton Letter From The Editor— Jan. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine
Vota: Love Found Them CCM Magazine In the last few years, human trafficking has been a buzz-word of sorts within the Christian music industry. Nearly every artist seems to have ties to an organization committed to fighting this human travesty…
Newbies: Meet MercyMe… Again CCM Magazine From the very beginning, the members of MercyMe have worn their hearts on their sleeves. They have been transparently human, and in so doing, have impacted countless lives…
Unspoken: Unplanned, Unscripted, Inspired CCM Magazine You might say Unspoken is the latest five-year overnight success story in the CCM world. Their first two singles shot straight to the top of the charts, leaving fans clamoring for more. Fortunately, for said fans, more is on the way.
Bethel Music: You Make Me Brave Mark D. Geil Bethel Music follows the success and impact of their first all-studio release, Tides, with a unique and no-less-powerful project, You Make Me Brave.
David Crowder: Believer David Crowder Few artists have shaped the Christian music industry as significantly as David Crowder. With his band, he blazed a trail for a new approach to worship…
The Making of Neon Steeple Andrew Greer Find out how the Neon Steeple originated and how they worked together.
Tedashii: Paradise Found CCM Magazine The art of restoration is a delicate one; the creation of harmony amidst the dissonance of life, a precarious endeavor. Tedashii knows this heart-wrenching process as well as anyone and much more than most people want to, as is chronicled in his latest project, Below Paradise.
Colton Dixon: The Anchor Holds: Priorities in Practice CCM Magazine Colton Dixon knows a lot about anchors. More specifically, he knows a lot about effective ones. Through the discipline of study and time with God, he has an firm grip on the one true anchor.
Moriah Peters: Brave Face CCM Magazine In reality, bravery only arises in the presence of it. If there is nothing to be afraid of, then there’s no need for bravery. Fortunately, for those of us who value bravery within others and within ourselves, the human condition insures that fear is in no short supply. Moriah Peters is all too aware of this in her own life.
Lecrae: The Outsider CCM Magazine The Outsider: Lecrae Embraces Life On The Fringe – Our Sep. 2014 cover artist has soared to heights in popularity, record sales, and recognitions that no other hip hop artist has enjoyed in Christian music history. Read about Lecrae’s relationship with Jesus that both shapes him and his music.
Max Lucado: How to Pray Amy Lee and Shaun Helton How to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Pray: A Conversation with Max Lucado – Our Nov. 2014 issue featured Max Lucado who sat down with us and admitted “I’ve struggled to maintain a disciplined prayer life.” See what else Max had to say and how his confessions can help you with your prayer life.
David Zach: A Song of Freedom David Zach A devastating video led to a discovery that changed everything.
Jason Gray: ‘Love Will Have the Final Word’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Love Will Have the Final Word’ by Jason Gray released: March 4, 2014
Ellie Holcomb: ‘As Sure As The Sun’ album review Matt Conner ‘As Sure As The Sun’ by Ellie Holcomb released: February 19, 2014
Kings Kaleidoscope: ‘Live in Color EP’ album review Matt Conner ‘Live in Color EP’ by Kings Kaleidoscope released: March 18, 2014
Rush of Fools: ‘Carry Us Now’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Carry Us Now’ by Rush Of Fools released: June 3, 2014
Shawn McDonald: ‘Brave’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘Brave’ by Shawn McDonald released: April 15, 2014
Jonny Diaz: ‘Let It Fly’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Let It Fly’ by Jonny Diaz released: April 8, 2014
Francesca Battistelli: ‘If We’re Honest’ album review CCM Magazine ‘If We’re Honest’ by Francesca Battistelli released: April 22, 2014
Michael W. Smith: ‘Sovereign’ album review CCM Magazine ‘Sovereign’ by Michael W. Smith released: May 13, 2014
Colton Dixon: ‘Anchor’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘Anchor’ by Colton Dixon released: August 19, 2014
Lauren Daigle: ‘How Can It Be’ album review Matt Conner ‘How Can It Be’ by Lauren Daigle released: April 14, 2015
Remedy Drive: ‘Commodity’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘Commodity’ by Remedy Drive released: September 23, 2014
Sanctus Real: ‘The Dream’ album review Andy Argyrakis ‘The Dream’ by Sanctus Real released: September 16, 2014