Artistry Has Its Rewards

Looking to reach new revenue opportunities & millions of fans? Enter the 11th Independent Music Awards by November 11, 2011 for a chance to prove your talents!

Two Are Better Than One

For Beckah Shae, life has never been ordinary This out-of-the-box woman warrior for love has taken the "status quo" for the Christian artist and exceeded all expectation. Best known for "Put Your Love Glasses On" song and video explosion, Beckah Shae's beat driven songs..."

Oct. 1, 2011

Get the October 2011 edition of CCM Magazine, featuring Needtobreathe, Jamie Grace and Heather Williams

Distribution 101: Pt. 2

Last month I discussed two distinctly different types of physical music distribution - "traditional" and "one-stop." This month I will delve a little deeper into some of the various deals potentially offered by traditional distributors.

Music Business: Answered

Have a question about the music industry? We want to hear from you! The CCM Indie Artist Network is proud to introduce "Music Business: Answered" - a new feature beginning this month where Michael Blanton will answer your questions about the music industry, being an independent artist, how to..."

Devo with Drew Cline: Surrender

When I think about the word surrender, I picture a bloody field complete with soldiers muddy and exhausted. I picture faces completely resigned to the fact that they can't go on, that any further attempt to fight would be futile. What do you think of? Read on...

3 Keys to a Successful Website

Is your website doing its job? Do you even know what its job is? Hold on, do you even HAVE a website? And no, Facebook does NOT count as your personal website. There are three main goals that you want your website to accomplish and if they're not doing these, you're setting yourself up for failure.

Live Loved: Excerpt 2 from Max Lucado

Jesus created what we might deem the Society of the Second Mile. He presented a new option. Serve the ones who hate you; forgive the ones who hurt you. Take the lowest place, not the highest; seek to serve, not to be served. Retaliate, not in kind, but in kindness...