“What else do you have if you don’t have hope?” * It’s scary to think what we would have if our true hope, Jesus, hadn’t entered the picture…

Exclusive pics featuring your favorite artists—their friends, families, & feats! In this issue: David Crowder, Meredith Andrews, Trans-Siberian Orchestra + more!

Does the roller coaster ride of success have the former American Idol star and No. 1 hit-maker right where God needs him?

A movement in perpetual fast-forward still goes back to the heart behind it all—and forevermore, we’d say

Poised to have one of the biggest 2017’s of any new artist, we recommend charging your GPS’s to keep track of where God is leading this singer-songwriter

“Rise” by Danny Gokey (BMG) releases Jan. 13, 2017. Reviewed in the Jan. 15, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Jonah” by KJ-52 (Self-released) releases Jan. 20, 2017. Reviewed in the Jan. 15, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Greatest Hymns Vol. 1 & 2” compilation by Selah (Curb) releases Oct. 21, 2016. Reviewed in the Jan. 15, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Mighty Roar/Healing Flood” by Chris Sligh (Self-released) releases on Dec. 23, 2016. Reviewed in the Jan. 15, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Surrender” by Joel Vaughn (Dream Records) releases Jan. 27, 2017. Reviewed in the Jan. 15, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.

“FUTUREGEN” by AMP (Good Fruit Co.) releases Jan. 27, 2017. Reviewed in the Jan. 15, 2017 edition, CCM Magazine.

Hollyn is set to release her first full-length album on Gotee Records, “One-Way Conversations,” on Feb. 10, 2017. Get info & watch album trailer right here on CCMmagazine.com.

“Lifer,” awaited new album from GRAMMY® nominated MercyMe to release on Mar. 31, 2017

Atlantic Records announces the release of ‘The Shack’ soundtrack featuring songs by Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, Skillet, Hillsong UNITED + others

CCM Magazine looks back at the foundation of Colony House that all starts with Caleb & Will Chapman and their Dad!

NewSong front man Russ Lee chats with the brothers of Curb Records artists OBB. The fellas will be featured on the 2017 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular…grab your tickets today!

CCMmagazine.com exclusively premiere’s Tauren Wells’ new video for “Hills And Valleys,” the 2nd single from his current EP “Undefeated”

David Dunn premieres his video for “I Wanna Go Back” on CCMmagazine.com—new album “Yellow Balloons” drops Feb. 17, 2017