CCM Staff & Contributors Pick Our Favorite Songs of 2018!

From personal declarations of hope and strength to new congregational classics for worship, the last 12 months yielded numerous songs that will remain in our hearts and playlists for quite some time. This year we polled our staff and writers at CCM for their opinions on the year’s top songs. Here’s how the list shook out after compiling the results.

Country Star Josh Turner Has Released Christian Album ‘I Serve A Savior’

Multi-platinum-selling country singer Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior will release on Oct. 26, adding a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career. The faith-based collection includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.”

Jenny & Tyler ‘There Will Be A Song’ Album Review

Indie husband-wife folk/pop duo Jenny & Tyler offers a breath of musical fresh air with There Will Be A Song, which features 14 tracks three years in the making. The largely self-penned new album stays true to the duo’s folk roots, allowing sweet vocal harmonies and guitar to dominate this sonically pleasing musical palette.... Read more

Country Faith Releases New Southern Gospel Album

Country Faith Southern Gospel, a new collection featuring 15 timeless songs from some of the genre’s most beloved artists, is now available from Curb | Word Entertainment. Showcasing a range of favorites, past and present, Country Faith Southern Gospel is highlighted by classics from such legends as The Happy Goodmans (“The Lighthouse”) and The Cathedrals (“Step Into The Water”), alongside Mark Lowry’s “What’s Not to Love,” The Nelons' "Oh For A Thousand Tongues" and The Crabb Family’s career-defining hit, “Through The Fire."

Out & About: Creation Festival

Every year, Creation Festival in Mt Union, PA lights up Agape Farm with the latest and greatest in Christian music. Click on for a front row view of Disciple, TobyMac, For King and Country, Jeremy Camp, KB, Hawk Nelson, Mandisa, Kevin Young Worship, Hollyn, DJ Maj, Brian Campbell and CPR: Classic Petra Returns, who were amongst the many memorable performers during the 2018 edition.