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Bono – ‘Why isn’t church music more like that?’

“It’s not smooth, it’s not nice, it’s not pretty, but it’s honest,” author, pastor scholar Eugene Peterson said of the Psalms. “I think we’re trying for honesty, which is very, very hard in our culture...”
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Best 1-word Song Titles Ever

CCM Magazine offers its take on the best one-word song titles in contemporary Christian music history. Do you agree with our list?
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Michael W. Smith – 5 Pop Hits You Need to Hear

From his most recent Hymns II release to the worship and Christmas albums of the last several years, “Smitty” remains an icon in contemporary Christian music, but newer listeners might not realize the full scope of his pop power. Here’s five must-see (and hear) videos to get you caught up!

Letter from the editor: August 1, 2015

Letter From The Editor—Aug. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine. As fans and followers of Christian music, we regularly see representations of faith through art. In this edition of CCM Magazine, we feature two artists who describe both the love of their art and their strength of faith as the cornerstone of their passion for service.