CCM Hosts ‘Hope Happens Here’ Acoustic Concert

CCM Magazine hosted a 'Hope Happens Here' acoustic concert + story behind the songs on Thursday April 23, 2020.  The special event featured performances from Matthew West, Colton Dixon, We Are Messengers, Pat Barrett, JJ Weeks, Jamie Kimmett and Leanna Crawford.

Grant, Smith, Martel ‘Silver Bells’ No. 1 on Holiday Charts

“Silver Bells,” featuring the dynamic trio made up of multi-platinum GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, along with Marc Martel, has taken the No. 1 spot at national Christian radio this week. The re-imagined version of the 1951 Christmas music classic climbed to the top of Billboard’s Monitored AC and Mediabase AC Christian charts.

Marc Martel Releases ‘The Christmas Collection’

Power vocalist Marc Martel releases his new album of Christmas favorites titled The Christmas Collection, featuring an All-Star cast of collaborators from Amy Grant to Michael W. Smith, Jason Gray, Buddy Greene, Plumb, Scott Mulvahill, and Ron Block (of Alison Krauss & Union Station). His new single from the album, “Silver Bells,” is a fresh new take on the classic song with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith.

Exclusive Video Series Premiere: Ginny Owens Celebrates ‘Without Condition’ 20 Year Anniversary

Ginny Owens celebrating the 20th Anniversary of her first record, Without Condition, with a special video series that takes a look back at the impact the album has made. There will be interviews with other Christian music artists like Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp, Ellie Holcomb and others, as well as Michael Puryear (Ginny's publisher), Monroe Jones (Ginny'sproducer) and Don Donahue (Ginny's label President) and Ginny is showcased playing some new arrangements of the songs from Without Condition.

Lauren Daigle Wins Big at 50th Annual Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association celebrated the 50th Annual Dove Awards with a sold out crowd in Nashville, TN. The special evening shined a light on Christian music and Gospel music's rich and diverse history and showcased the future of exceptional artistry.