Leaving A Legacy

(APRIL 2008) Steven Curtis Chapman, tobyMac, CeCe Winans, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Aaron Gillespie and Mark Hall, among others, have helped steer the course of Christian music and, in turn, this magazine.

Kirk Franklin: Fight The Good Fight

(FEBRUARY 2008) With a new album, a new media company, and a new film in the works, Kirk Franklin is a bonafide multimedia juggernaut. But the R&B legend isn't ashamed to admit he still needs to keep his priorities straight.

February 2008 Music Reviews

Read reviews on albums of Rock, Worship, AC, Gospel, Indie, and more. This month: Sanctus Real; Kirk Franklin; The Afters; Children18:3; Leeland; Natalie Grant; Stellar Kart; Pillar; A Dream Too Late; Sevenglory; Arrested Development; and more...

Israel Houghton: What God’s Heat Beats For

(FEBRUARY 2008) Serving at the largest church in the nation, Israel Houghton is passionate about balancing his dual roles as worship leader and touring artist.

Pillar: Game On

(FEBRUARY 2008) Pillar's Rob Beckley describes the challenges of being in music for the long haul — and why he won't balk if you say he is in a "Christian band".

A Kingdom Sound: Israel & New Breed

(NOVEMBER 2007) Having developed a following that crosses genre boundaries — from gospel to worship to pop — this praise collective goes the extra mile to point listeners in the right direction.