Letter From The Editor— Jan. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine

Stop Living, Start Thriving…

Jason Gray finds peace among the ashes.

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…

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…

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 follows the success and impact of their first all-studio release, Tides, with a unique and no-less-powerful project, You Make Me Brave.

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…

Find out how the Neon Steeple originated and how they worked together.

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 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.

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.

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 is Livin’ and Lovin’ it.

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.

A devastating video led to a discovery that changed everything.

‘Love Will Have the Final Word’ by Jason Gray released: March 4, 2014

‘As Sure As The Sun’ by Ellie Holcomb released: February 19, 2014

‘Live in Color EP’ by Kings Kaleidoscope released: March 18, 2014

‘Help’ by Erica Campbell released: March 25, 2014

‘Carry Us Now’ by Rush Of Fools released: June 3, 2014

‘Brave’ by Shawn McDonald released: April 15, 2014

‘Let It Fly’ by Jonny Diaz released: April 8, 2014

‘If We’re Honest’ by Francesca Battistelli released: April 22, 2014

‘Sovereign’ by Michael W. Smith released: May 13, 2014

‘Anchor’ by Colton Dixon released: August 19, 2014

‘You Amaze Us’ by Selah released: August 19, 2014

‘How Can It Be’ by Lauren Daigle released: April 14, 2015

‘Commodity’ by Remedy Drive released: September 23, 2014

‘The Dream’ by Sanctus Real released: September 16, 2014

Take a look at The 14 Best-selling Albums of 2014

Take a look at The 14 Best-selling Singles of 2014

Take a look at The 14 Songs of 2014.