For Mallary Hope, a girl who grew up idolizing Dolly Parton, the sustained success in the country music world was a dream come true—that is, until the spiritual tug on her heart gave way to a new musical direction.
Some of the joy of the Christmas season can be found in the odd things that make their way into a gift exchange. From silly white elephant options to the awkward present from a family member who doesn't quite know your correct size, the holidays are often filled with laughter for some of the weird trinkets we end up bringing home.
After the sixth season of American Idol wrapped up, Doolittle found herself in a place where few artists have stood. Some former finalists had moved on to much larger stages, such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, while other favorites had found post-Idol life difficult. In short, many stars faded from view when the popular television show wasn’t the one shining the spotlight on them.
In 1991 and early 1993, Mike Stand and the Altar Boys made a series of smart and passionate recordings for a future, brand-new Altar Boys project titled, No Substitute. Try as they may, however, the band was n...
Adam Klutinoty of About a Mile stopped by the CCM Magazine studio and gave us this exclusive acoustic performance of an original Christmas song written by his father.