CCM Magazine: May 1, 2017 table of contents FROM THE EDITOR Shining Moments CCM Magazine Staff Too often—and I feel, much too often as a community of believers—we resort to believing, “I’ll finally enjoy my life when I meet the ‘right one,’” or, “I’ll be more family-driven after I have kids,” etc. EXCLUSIVE PICS Out & About – May 1, 2017 Andy Argyrakis Exclusive pics featuring your favorite artists—their friends, families, & feats! In this issue: Building 429, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ellie Holcomb, Gary Sinise + more! FEATURES MercyMe – A Lifetime In The Making Matt Conner Has it finally come this far for MercyMe? When unrealistic expectations are revealed for what they are, Bart & the boys finally make music their way—and have never been happier. Kim Walker-Smith – In The Moment Matt Conner Whether she’s learning the ropes of studio recording, or tending to the joys and rigors as a new mother, the core of this Jesus Culture leader can still be found in what God is doing within every instance. Selah – Milestones & Moments CCM Magazine Staff The vocal troupe has come full circle in their now twenty-year career—opening doors when doors were once opened for them, and recalling it all when they first knew Jesus. Matty Mullins – No Real Surprise Jen Rose Yokel What comes natural for the front man of a world-class metal band? Creating Christian pop music, and Matty Mullins is ready to tell you that it’s no real surprise. REVIEWS Covenant Worship – ‘Sand & Stars’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Sand & Stars” by Covenant Worship (Integrity Music) releases Apr. 14, 2017. Reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine. Vanessa R. Williams – ‘Psalm Full Of Soul’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Psalm Full Of Soul” by Vanessa R. Williams (Self-released) reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine. Jimmy Fortune – ‘Sings The Classics’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Sings The Classics” by Jimmy Fortune (Spring House) releases Apr. 21, 2017. Reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine. Jonathan Evans – ‘J-Walk’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “J-Walk” by Jonathan Evans (eLegacy Ent.) releases Apr. 13, 2017. Reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine. Fuse – ‘Wildfire’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Wildfire” by Fuse (DREAM Records) reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine. BONUS CONTENT Be 1 of 10 winners to receive new Eugene Peterson book! CCM Magazine Staff Enter to win a FREE copy of the new Eugene Peterson release, “As Kingfishers Catch Fire…” (entries now closed) DJ Kirk – ‘DJ Kirk’ album review CCM Magazine Staff DJ Kirk’s self-title album (DREAM/DROM) releases on Apr. 28, 2017. Reviewed on May 12, 2017 for CCMmagazine.com. Brandon Heath – To whom much is given… Brandon Heath As someone who’s been so blessed by God, I believe it is vitally important that we use what we’ve been given to bless others… Amy Grant & Stu G – ‘Morning Light’ CCM Magazine Staff Stu Garrard (Delirious?, “The Beatitudes Project”) teams with Amy Grant on “Morning Light”—watch the lyric vid here! MercyMe – story behind ‘Ghost’ CCM Magazine Staff MercyMe gives the story behind the song “Ghost” from their new FairTrade Services album “Lifer” Sarah Reeves – story behind ‘Nowhere’ CCM Magazine Staff Sarah Reeves shares her personal journey behind the writing of her debut Word Entertainment single “Nowhere” John Mark McMillan & Stu G – ‘Heaven Is Around Us’ CCM Magazine Staff See this lyric video from Stu Garrard’s “The Beatitudes Project,” highlighting one of the many collaborations on the album May 2017 – 5 new albums we like Jen Rose Yokel Spring is in full bloom, the end of the school year is in sight, so here’s this month’s hand-picked list of new releases to watch. 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.
Shining Moments CCM Magazine Staff Too often—and I feel, much too often as a community of believers—we resort to believing, “I’ll finally enjoy my life when I meet the ‘right one,’” or, “I’ll be more family-driven after I have kids,” etc.
Out & About – May 1, 2017 Andy Argyrakis Exclusive pics featuring your favorite artists—their friends, families, & feats! In this issue: Building 429, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ellie Holcomb, Gary Sinise + more!
MercyMe – A Lifetime In The Making Matt Conner Has it finally come this far for MercyMe? When unrealistic expectations are revealed for what they are, Bart & the boys finally make music their way—and have never been happier.
Kim Walker-Smith – In The Moment Matt Conner Whether she’s learning the ropes of studio recording, or tending to the joys and rigors as a new mother, the core of this Jesus Culture leader can still be found in what God is doing within every instance.
Selah – Milestones & Moments CCM Magazine Staff The vocal troupe has come full circle in their now twenty-year career—opening doors when doors were once opened for them, and recalling it all when they first knew Jesus.
Matty Mullins – No Real Surprise Jen Rose Yokel What comes natural for the front man of a world-class metal band? Creating Christian pop music, and Matty Mullins is ready to tell you that it’s no real surprise.
Covenant Worship – ‘Sand & Stars’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Sand & Stars” by Covenant Worship (Integrity Music) releases Apr. 14, 2017. Reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.
Vanessa R. Williams – ‘Psalm Full Of Soul’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Psalm Full Of Soul” by Vanessa R. Williams (Self-released) reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.
Jimmy Fortune – ‘Sings The Classics’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Sings The Classics” by Jimmy Fortune (Spring House) releases Apr. 21, 2017. Reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.
Jonathan Evans – ‘J-Walk’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “J-Walk” by Jonathan Evans (eLegacy Ent.) releases Apr. 13, 2017. Reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.
Fuse – ‘Wildfire’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Wildfire” by Fuse (DREAM Records) reviewed in the May 1, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.
Be 1 of 10 winners to receive new Eugene Peterson book! CCM Magazine Staff Enter to win a FREE copy of the new Eugene Peterson release, “As Kingfishers Catch Fire…” (entries now closed)
DJ Kirk – ‘DJ Kirk’ album review CCM Magazine Staff DJ Kirk’s self-title album (DREAM/DROM) releases on Apr. 28, 2017. Reviewed on May 12, 2017 for CCMmagazine.com.
Brandon Heath – To whom much is given… Brandon Heath As someone who’s been so blessed by God, I believe it is vitally important that we use what we’ve been given to bless others…
Amy Grant & Stu G – ‘Morning Light’ CCM Magazine Staff Stu Garrard (Delirious?, “The Beatitudes Project”) teams with Amy Grant on “Morning Light”—watch the lyric vid here!
MercyMe – story behind ‘Ghost’ CCM Magazine Staff MercyMe gives the story behind the song “Ghost” from their new FairTrade Services album “Lifer”
Sarah Reeves – story behind ‘Nowhere’ CCM Magazine Staff Sarah Reeves shares her personal journey behind the writing of her debut Word Entertainment single “Nowhere”
John Mark McMillan & Stu G – ‘Heaven Is Around Us’ CCM Magazine Staff See this lyric video from Stu Garrard’s “The Beatitudes Project,” highlighting one of the many collaborations on the album
May 2017 – 5 new albums we like Jen Rose Yokel Spring is in full bloom, the end of the school year is in sight, so here’s this month’s hand-picked list of new releases to watch.
