CCM Music News

Until now, names like Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Robert F. Kennedy lived in history books and grainy footage. But on September 10, 2025, the world watched in real time, in 4K video, the cold-blooded murder of Charlie Kirk, one of today’s most passionate voices for the political right and Read More

At CCM Magazine, we’ve always been about music that inspires, encourages, and connects. But lately, Amanda and I have been talking a lot about how our readers are also families looking for more than just interviews and concert recaps. Many of you are parents like us, juggling schedules, chasing kids, and searching for meaningful experiences Read More

When Big Tent Revival disbanded at the height of their success, frontman Steve Wiggins was left with a question that haunted him. “Well, what are we going to do now? If you’re not a lead singer of a band and a songwriter, what are you? And I had to realize that it’s possible to be Read More

If you grew up watching The Lion King or Mulan, you’ll recognize the magic in Light of the World. Directed by Tom Bancroft, the Disney animator and character designer behind those classics, alongside John J. Schafer, who reimagined Superbook in CGI, this new feature tells the story of Jesus through the wide-eyed perspective of John as a teenager. Where Superbook leaned into modern Read More

Some songs make you stop, smile, and hold on just a little tighter to the people you love. Matt Hammitt’s brand-new single “Days God Gave” is exactly that kind of song. It’s about family car rides, late-night talks, and the sweet little snapshots that end up meaning the most. This is the kind of track that Read More

It’s rare for a sports theme song to become part of the culture, but the moment the first notes of Roundball Rock hit, I’m transported back in time to the 1990s on the couch with my family, waiting for Jordan, Shaq, Barkley, and Ewing to break the rules of gravity. The song was the overture Read More

Against the sweeping backdrop of Wiston Estate in West Sussex, the Big Church Festival 2025once again brought together tens of thousands of worshippers for a weekend where music and faith collided under the summer sun. While global names graced the main stage, two moments defined the weekend: the nostalgic reunion of Delirious? and the powerful emergence of a new Read More

“I know the lies are always going to try and find me, but I’ve never been so sure. I still struggle every day with feeling good enough… I sing ‘The Truth’ to myself, because I need that reminder in my own life.” That moment came about twenty minutes into my conversation with Megan Woods, the Read More

(NASHVILLE, TN) — Newly relaunched CCM Magazine is proud to announce its September digital cover story, featuring rising star Megan Woods. Following August’s relaunch cover with Christian music legend Steven Curtis Chapman, CCM Magazine continues its mission of honoring the artists who laid the groundwork for Contemporary Christian Music while shining a spotlight on the next Read More

“I wanted it to be authentic. So how do you make it authentic? You go back to some of the roots… We were just hanging out with fans intentionally. We were at community centers and prisons and, we didn’t smell like green rooms in first class flights, you know what I mean? We smelled like Read More