John Cooper from Skillet recently posted on his Facebook page his personal response and thoughts on what is happening in the Christian culture in light of some recent events in the faith community. While some of his thoughts are about a very specific issue, many of them point to a possible larger trend of even schism in the church-faith-worship music culture.
Casting Crowns recently dropped this video of them recording a live version of the classic Christian music hit, "Who Am I" live from YouTube offices in New York.
The Getty Music Worship Conference in Nashville, TN exists to help pastors, leaders and musicians build a Biblical understanding and creative vision for the congregational singing in their churches. Bringing together speakers and artists from many traditions and walks of life, our desire is to encourage churches towards a deeper, more dynamic view of theology, artistry and mission in congregational singing.
The makers of some of today’s most inspiring music will gather in celebration when The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) honors six-time GRAMMY-winning artist Russ Taff and GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and author Tori Taff with its prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award at the 41st annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards. The invitation-only evening of performance and praise takes place Monday, September 16, at The Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin, TN.
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards for 2019's awards show in October. Lauren Daigle leads artist nominations with six, followed by for KING & COUNTRY and Kirk Franklin with five. Crowder, Phil Wickham, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and TobyMac each honored with four nods. Top nominated writer/producer Wayne Haun scored 10 nominations.
As genre lines begin to meld together, more and more producers are welcoming the sonic textures of high-energy EDM (Electronic Dance Music), taking advantage of an opportunity to break the CCM mold and push into industry territory that’s seemingly brand new for everyone....Everyone, that is, except for Christian EDM veterans Jesus Loves Electro.
Christian music industry veteran Shane Boyd has launched Kickstand Entertainment, a full-service artist management firm specializing in faith-based talent. Initial signings to the Kickstand Entertainment roster include singer/songwriter/producer Carter Frodge, signed to Fair Trade Music Publishing, and Billboard Christian Hot AC/CHR hitmaker Joel Vaughn.
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) celebrates its golden anniversary on Christian music and Gospel music's biggest night. Nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be announced live on Facebook, Wednesday, August 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. CDT.