Music Features

"Day One" is the new single from Matthew West's upcoming album, Live Forever, out later this year.  Matthew tells us not only about the song, but about the musical journey he's been on lately that has touched thousands of lives.

There's nothing like clowning around with your son - just ask Casting Crowns lead singer Mark Hall, who tours with and messes around with his son, John Michael! 

What do these two nuts talk about back stage?

ABC's Good Morning America broadcast the exclusive first television interview with Mandisa; talking candidly about a difficult time she faced when a dear friend was lost to cancer - and how that event shook the singer's faith.  

We have the video right here!

Danny Gokey ("Tell Your Heart to Beat Again") takes us behind the scenes on the set of the music video of his single, "Rise".  Danny shows us the painstaking care that went into the video; portraying a serious issue.

To say it's been a whirlwind career track for Lauren Daigle with the release of her first album, How Can It Be, would be a gross understatement.  The multi-award winning singer stopped long enough to talk about (with a clear sense of awe in her tone) how God has used her first album to do exceeding abundantly beyond anything she could think or imagine!

Chris Tomlin performs his hit single, “Jesus Loves Me” live and unplugged in this exclusive video!

So what does MercyMe do to top an amazing album like their award-winning, Welcome to the New?  Bart Millard and the band sat down and shared with us the secret of what it took to create their latest album, Lifer.

Matthew West talks about the story behind his newest single "Grace Wins" from his album LIVE FOREVER.

MercyMe takes and introspective turn in writing their touching ballad, "Dear Younger Me".  In this video, lead singer Bart Millard talks about the origin and inspiration for the song; born out of his own painful childhood and the equally sorrowful testimony of a dear friend.

Take a look!

None of us plan on left turns, valleys or barriers to waltz in and disrupt life. Ellie Holcomb has recently seen her share of these unexpected turns, but has found a therapeutic outlet through her music to give her perspective through the pain.  We recently caught up with Ellie Holcomb to hear her story in her own words.

From the latest issue of the free, digital edition CCM Magazine!

One of this year’s biggest hits, Jonny Diaz’s “Breathe,” came as a complete surprise to everyone involved—from the label to the artist himself. It’s just the way God works at times.

From the latest issue of the free, digital edition CCM Magazine!

Music became the avenue of healing for the lead singer of Lady Antebellum Hillary Scott. In this frank and honest interview, Hillary shares how her single, "Thy Will" was the end product of a devastating personal pain.

Chris Tomlin shares what inspired "Jesus Loves Me", the song from the album LOVE RAN RED

Francesca Battistelli ("Write Your Story") speaks openly and frankly about what it took to put her album, If We're Honest together. 
See how each of her albums has been the byproduct of a different stage in her life and Christian walk.

In her latest album, Francesca Battistelli ("You Know My Name") takes a brief departure from recording pop songs to lay down a song of deep worship, with "Holy Spirit".

Here, Francesca talks about where the song came from, and why she decided to record a worship song. 

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Aaron Shust's ("My Savior My God", "My Hope is in You")  Christmas Album, Unto Us! Aaron talks about the inspiration behind the music; recording in Nashville, Tennessee and the Czech Republic in Europe; and taking the music on the road each December.

Chris Tomlin gives us some insight into the thinking behind his latest album, titled "Never Lose Sight".  What are the most impacting song?  Where does the album title come from?  Chris shares with us - in this exclusive interview!

Lady Antebellum’s leading lady steps out for the first time with her famous family to record an unabashedly Christian album filled with songs built on faith, hope and love.

From the latest issue of the free, digital edition CCM Magazine!

COLTON DIXON has premiered his new music video for his single "More of You." This single is from his sophomore album Anchor

Pointing out to us that no one should be alone to face life's issues, and that we're stronger together - here's the official Music video by Tenth Avenue North performing "No Man Is an Island".