Bart Millard Shows Off MercyMe’s CCM Fan Awards Trophy CCM Magazine Staff September 20, 2019 CCMmagazine.com recently presented Christian music fan favorite MercyMe with its 2019 CCM Fan Awards trophy—a custom designed guitar. MercyMe was the overwhelming choice for Favorite Group/Duo of the Year as voted on by Christian music fans across the country. Voting was open to all CCMmagazine.com readers as well as Salem Radio station listeners from all formats across the country.
Blanca Hits #1 on CHR/Hot AC Charts with ‘Remind Me’ Ross Cluver September 20, 2019 “Remind Me,” the latest single from pop powerhouse Blanca, tops Billboard’s CHR/Hot AC radio chart this week, marking the third consecutive CHR/Hot AC No. 1 for the singer. “Real Love” and “What If” also previously crowned the chart back-to-back. All three songs are from her sophomore LP, Shattered, which released in September 2018. Blanca recently unveiled the official music video for the album’s title track.
Smalltown Poets Releasing New Single ‘Try’ Ross Cluver September 19, 2019 A few months ago, the Atlanta-based Christian music band Smalltown Poets holed up in a Portland Oregon basement, on a rainy day, to write together. Encouraged by the fruits of their efforts, they continued into the next few days, hammering away at song ideas that took them into uncharted waters, in terms of content, stylings and, at times, even genres.
Revival Music Company Launches RMC Gospel Division CCM News September 19, 2019 Revival Music Company has announced the launch of its new Gospel music division, RMC Gospel. RMC produces music for a number of Christian music artists including Terrance McCoy, Melinda Isley and Sam Butler. The label includes it's own flagship group, Revival Worship Movement. With the launch of RMC Gospel, listeners are invited to hear the first artist to be signed to the label, Teresa Jae.
Best Thing I Heard Today: Jamie Kimmett ‘Down’ Ross Cluver September 18, 2019 Scottish Christian music singer/songwriter Jamie Kimmett has a knack for writing catchy, yet deeply truthful pop songs. His voice is pure and the passion he has for what he does is clear to any who meet him. Jamie Kimmett's new single, "Down" is the Best Thing I Heard Today!
CCM Artist & Worship Leader Kelly Minter to Release Cookbook Ross Cluver September 18, 2019 Bestselling Bible study author, Christian music artist, worship leader and speaker Kelly Minter is set to release her first cookbook this fall, A Place at the Table: Fresh Recipes for Meaningful Gatherings, available October 15 from B&H Publishing.
Pat Barrett | ‘Build My Life’ (acoustic) + Story Behind the Song Brandon Woolum September 18, 2019 Singer/songwriter Pat Barrett stopped by the CCM Magazine Cafe earlier this week and gave us the story behind his hit song 'Build My Life' + gave us this incredible acoustic performance.
Phil Keaggy & Rex Paul Featured on Song Revolution Podcast Ross Cluver September 17, 2019 Legendary Gospel/Christian Music Hall of Famer and guitar virtuoso Phil Keaggy and multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer Rex Paul Schnelle are the featured artists on the two latest back-to-back episodes of the influential Song Revolution Podcast.
Getting To Know You — Life.Church Worship CCM Magazine Staff September 17, 2019 Life.Church Worship is a ministry of Life.Church, a multi-site church meeting at 33 physical locations in 10 states and globally at Church Online. An extension of the church’s mission to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ, Life.Church Worship is passionate about creating music that encourages listeners to pursue a relationship with Jesus.
ASCAP Christian Music Awards Winners for 2019 CCM News September 16, 2019 With a joyous opening performance of “Danzo En El Rio” by internationally known praise and worship group Miel San Marcos, ASCAP kicked off its 41st Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards tonight at the Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin, TN. Top songwriters, artists and executives of the Christian music industry were in attendance to celebrate the most performed ASCAP Christian music songs over the last year. Top honors were presented including: