Otis Kemp’s ‘Daily Bread’ Goes Number One On Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart

Independent artist Otis Kemp has been making music relentlessly over the past 18 months. His vision and work ethic are paying off, as his latest single – “Daily Bread” – is number one on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart. This is a rare accomplishment for an independent artist, and it is extra special for Kemp, who is the first Gospel artist from South Florida to have a national #1 single.

Mitch Langley | ‘Where You Are’ (acoustic)

Kansas-based worship leader Mitch Langley stopped by the CCM Cafe along with Ben Calhoun (Citizen Way) to perform his new single ‘Where You Are.’ Be sure to check out the studio version of the track which features American Idol finalist, Jasmine Murray.

Scott Riggan Gives Song-By-Song Break Down Of New Album ‘Bright Hope’

Scott Riggan is a songwriter and world traveler who creates real music for real people.

“More than ever before, I’m writing the songs that I personally need to hear,” explains Scott. “I’m at a stage of life that’s marked by looking back and cataloging my successes and failures, hopes and dreams and regrets. It's a deep reservoir for writing songs that are specific to me as an artist - but that also resonate with other people."

Blind Boys of Alabama To Release First Album In Six Years On August 25, ‘Echoes Of The South’

Blind Boys of Alabama will return on August 25 with 'Echoes Of The South,' which finds the Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees coming home to honor those they've lost, on a bold declaration of how far they still plan to go. The eleven-song collection is a portrait of perseverance from a group well-versed in overcoming incredible odds - from singing for pocket change in the Jim Crow South, to performing for three different American presidents, soundtracking the Civil Rights movement and helping define modern gospel music as we know it.