CCM Magazine: May 1, 2016 table of contents FROM THE EDITOR Bloom where you’re planted CCM Magazine Staff What can you do for God, and for those around you in His name, right there on your own street, school, church, or community today? Our Heavenly Father knows all of our needs EXCLUSIVE PICS Out & About – May 1, 2016 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the May 1, 2016 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Building 429, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Matt Maher, Jonny Lang, Jason Crabb, Selah + much more FEATURES Jordan Feliz – From Parking Cars to Rising Star Lindsay Williams From parking cars to rising star—in the 2 years since Jordan Feliz moved to Nashville, he’s become Christian music’s next big thing. What drives him far from home, steering the heart behind his music? JJ Weeks Band – ‘He’s on our side’ Daniel Ritchie From regional to national success seemingly overnight, CCM Magazine catches up with Georgia’s JJ Weeks Band front man, JJ Weeks. Seth Mosley – Cannonballs & U-Hauls CCM Magazine Staff Many artists make the move to Nashville at the speed of sound, some travel in circles to know where they’re headed. In an ongoing feature profile, CCM Magazine shares a snippet from Seth Mosley’s Big Bang Moment as part of his popular Full Circle Music Show podcast REVIEWS Kari Jobe – ‘Gateway Worship Voices’ album review Matt Conner “Gateway Worship Voices: Kari Jobe” by Gateway Church (Integrity) releases Apr. 1, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. 1GN – ‘Unite’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Unite” by 1GN (Reunion Records) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Various – ‘Onething Live-Love Makes Us Strong’ album review Matt Conner “Onething Live: Love Makes Us Strong” by Various Artists (Forerunner Music) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Chicago Mass Choir – ‘We Give You Praise’ album review Matt Conner “We Give You Praise” by Chicago Mass Choir (New Haven) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. The Gray Havens – ‘Ghost Of A King’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Ghost Of A King” by The Gray Havens (Artist Garden) releases Apr. 8, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. The Fifth Service – ‘Proven’ album review Matt Conner “Proven” by The Fifth Service (Living Word Christian Center) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Dogs Of Peace – ‘Heel’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Heel” by Dogs Of Peace (Suite 28 C Records) releases Apr. 22, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. Rick Lee James – ‘Hymns, Prayers and Invitations’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Hymns, Prayers and Invitations” by Rick Lee James (Self-released) releases Mar. 17, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine. BONUS CONTENT Sandi Patty & Patsy Clairmont – Two Women Of Faith Andrew Greer In celebration of Sandi Patty’s illustrious career—and her May 15, 2016 cover story in CCM Magazine—we took a few moments, along with our friend and contributor Andrew Greer, to sit down with Sandi and her friend, Women Of Faith best selling author and speaker, Patsy Clairmont. DC Talk announce 2017 cruise CCM News After all of the (media and fan-generated) hype for a week, DC Talk—via pre-recorded video message with no commentary—announce upcoming cruise opportunity Natalie Grant – A Conversation With Sandi Patty Andrew Greer In anticipation of a very special edition of CCM Magazine featuring Sandi Patty, artist, songwriter, and author Andrew Greer sits down with both Sandi and fellow artist and friend, Natalie Grant, for this exclusive conversation. Mother’s Day playlist Matt Conner We love moms—our moms, your moms, every mom. So let’s celebrate them with this perfect holiday playlist of emotionally-charged songs. DC Talk teases announcement, CCM artists react CCM News DC Talk is up to something … and apparently they’ll be telling the world about it, via their website DCTalk.com, on Wed., May 11, 2016 at Noon EST Andrew Peterson – Helping Bono Find What He’s Looking For Andrew Peterson Andrew Peterson respectfully responds to Bono’s comments on calling out Christian artists to be more authentic & honest… Lecrae – #TBT on Fallon CCM Magazine Staff “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon invited Lecrae to sit in with The Roots on the nationally televised late show, Tuesday, May 3, 2016—here’s a look back at a prior performance on the show! Tim Bowman, Jr. – The Last Time Matt Conner In our ongoing series, “The Last Time,” CCM Magazine catches up with up and coming star, Tim Bowman, Jr., to learn more about what he’s been up to lately Q&A with Rick Lee James CCM Magazine Staff CCM Magazine sat down with worship leader Rick Lee James to glean his perspective on both the importance of the hymns of old and modern worship today. James has keen insight on blending the two… Download Issue Click here to download this issue as a PDF JavaScript isn't loading. Sign up here. Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
Bloom where you’re planted CCM Magazine Staff What can you do for God, and for those around you in His name, right there on your own street, school, church, or community today? Our Heavenly Father knows all of our needs
Out & About – May 1, 2016 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the May 1, 2016 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Building 429, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Matt Maher, Jonny Lang, Jason Crabb, Selah + much more
Jordan Feliz – From Parking Cars to Rising Star Lindsay Williams From parking cars to rising star—in the 2 years since Jordan Feliz moved to Nashville, he’s become Christian music’s next big thing. What drives him far from home, steering the heart behind his music?
JJ Weeks Band – ‘He’s on our side’ Daniel Ritchie From regional to national success seemingly overnight, CCM Magazine catches up with Georgia’s JJ Weeks Band front man, JJ Weeks.
Seth Mosley – Cannonballs & U-Hauls CCM Magazine Staff Many artists make the move to Nashville at the speed of sound, some travel in circles to know where they’re headed. In an ongoing feature profile, CCM Magazine shares a snippet from Seth Mosley’s Big Bang Moment as part of his popular Full Circle Music Show podcast
Kari Jobe – ‘Gateway Worship Voices’ album review Matt Conner “Gateway Worship Voices: Kari Jobe” by Gateway Church (Integrity) releases Apr. 1, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
1GN – ‘Unite’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Unite” by 1GN (Reunion Records) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Various – ‘Onething Live-Love Makes Us Strong’ album review Matt Conner “Onething Live: Love Makes Us Strong” by Various Artists (Forerunner Music) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Chicago Mass Choir – ‘We Give You Praise’ album review Matt Conner “We Give You Praise” by Chicago Mass Choir (New Haven) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
The Gray Havens – ‘Ghost Of A King’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Ghost Of A King” by The Gray Havens (Artist Garden) releases Apr. 8, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
The Fifth Service – ‘Proven’ album review Matt Conner “Proven” by The Fifth Service (Living Word Christian Center) releases Apr. 15, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Dogs Of Peace – ‘Heel’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Heel” by Dogs Of Peace (Suite 28 C Records) releases Apr. 22, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Rick Lee James – ‘Hymns, Prayers and Invitations’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Hymns, Prayers and Invitations” by Rick Lee James (Self-released) releases Mar. 17, 2016. Reviewed in the May 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.
Sandi Patty & Patsy Clairmont – Two Women Of Faith Andrew Greer In celebration of Sandi Patty’s illustrious career—and her May 15, 2016 cover story in CCM Magazine—we took a few moments, along with our friend and contributor Andrew Greer, to sit down with Sandi and her friend, Women Of Faith best selling author and speaker, Patsy Clairmont.
DC Talk announce 2017 cruise CCM News After all of the (media and fan-generated) hype for a week, DC Talk—via pre-recorded video message with no commentary—announce upcoming cruise opportunity
Natalie Grant – A Conversation With Sandi Patty Andrew Greer In anticipation of a very special edition of CCM Magazine featuring Sandi Patty, artist, songwriter, and author Andrew Greer sits down with both Sandi and fellow artist and friend, Natalie Grant, for this exclusive conversation.
Mother’s Day playlist Matt Conner We love moms—our moms, your moms, every mom. So let’s celebrate them with this perfect holiday playlist of emotionally-charged songs.
DC Talk teases announcement, CCM artists react CCM News DC Talk is up to something … and apparently they’ll be telling the world about it, via their website DCTalk.com, on Wed., May 11, 2016 at Noon EST
Andrew Peterson – Helping Bono Find What He’s Looking For Andrew Peterson Andrew Peterson respectfully responds to Bono’s comments on calling out Christian artists to be more authentic & honest…
Lecrae – #TBT on Fallon CCM Magazine Staff “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon invited Lecrae to sit in with The Roots on the nationally televised late show, Tuesday, May 3, 2016—here’s a look back at a prior performance on the show!
Tim Bowman, Jr. – The Last Time Matt Conner In our ongoing series, “The Last Time,” CCM Magazine catches up with up and coming star, Tim Bowman, Jr., to learn more about what he’s been up to lately
Q&A with Rick Lee James CCM Magazine Staff CCM Magazine sat down with worship leader Rick Lee James to glean his perspective on both the importance of the hymns of old and modern worship today. James has keen insight on blending the two…
