https://www1.cbn.com/rss-cbn-articles-cbnmusic.xml en https://www1.cbn.com/movies/jesus-music-definitive-love-letter-contemporary-christian-music-fans With their roots in producing contemporary Christian music videos, movie directors Jon and Andy Erwin were highly anticipating the release of I Still Believe, a heart-tugging biopic about the life of Christian singer Jeremy Camp in early 2020.  But as soon as the opening night curtain rose it quickly unfurled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. To their chagrin, the movie closed after just three days. Adrift and without much of a plan for their next move, the brothers known for I Can Only... Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 4:00pm Chris Carpenter /movies/jesus-music-definitive-love-letter-contemporary-christian-music-fans https://www1.cbn.com/music/jeremy-camps-when-you-speak-declaration-gods-goodness-troubled-times Like so many people, the last 18 months have been the best of times and the worst of times for singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp.  While these COVID-fueled days have certainly provided critically valuable time spent with his family, it didn’t change the fact that he had to shut down a successful concert tour and experience the premature closing of a movie about his life called, I Still Believe. However, more time at home has also provided ample opportunity for Jeremy to reflect upon God’s goodness... Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 11:30am Chris Carpenter /music/jeremy-camps-when-you-speak-declaration-gods-goodness-troubled-times https://www1.cbn.com/music/highlands-worship-offers-soundtrack-digital-prayer-experience Lacking in powerhouse vocals which could easily snap listeners out of a contemplative mood, Highlands Worship’s new album “Prayers to the King” is a comforting choice for those overwhelming chaotic moments in life. Whether you are stuck in traffic, starting your morning, or drifting off to sleep, the tracks were written to offer both an escape from chaos and a path to prayer. As effective as “Prayers to the King” is as a standalone work, its existence began with a greater purpose. Along with... Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 4:00pm Kimberly Carr /music/highlands-worship-offers-soundtrack-digital-prayer-experience https://www1.cbn.com/music/exclusive-video-premiere-highlands-worship-youre-coming-pray The melodies and lyrics of Highlands Worship's latest album "Prayers to the King" were produced with the intention of creating a calming yet inspiring time of worship. Imagine pausing during a chaotic day or drifting off to sleep as (one of my favorite tunes from the album) "You're Coming (Pray)" lulls the din and helps you refocus on the importance of believing in the promises of God. An arm of Church of the Highlands based in Alabama, Highlands Worship is "a collective team of pastors,... Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 7:30pm Kimberly Carr /music/exclusive-video-premiere-highlands-worship-youre-coming-pray https://www1.cbn.com/books/grammy-award-winning-laura-story-says-so-long-normal-latest-book Like so many other artists and authors, Grammy Award winning praise and worship artist Laura Story found herself with a lot of time on her hands last year as the coronavirus pandemic came to fruition.  With concert dates and recording sessions at a standstill, Story asked God what she should do with this unexpected surplus of time.  The answer came slowly but soon became crystal clear to her; write a book that demonstrates love, hope, and Jesus. The end result is her third book, So Long, Normal... Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 10:15am Chris Carpenter /books/grammy-award-winning-laura-story-says-so-long-normal-latest-book https://www1.cbn.com/music/amy-grant-thankful-opportunity-bring-her-music-new-generation A lot has changed on the contemporary Christian musical landscape over the last 30 years but one thing that endures are great songs and the memories that come with them. Six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant, a pioneer in contemporary Christian music, has just re-released her watershed album Heart in Motion, a recording that introduced her to a wider audience in 1991. Along the way, the songs “Baby Baby”, “That’s What Love is For”, and “Every Heartbeat” fueled album sales in excess of five million.... Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 12:30pm Chris Carpenter /music/amy-grant-thankful-opportunity-bring-her-music-new-generation https://www1.cbn.com/music/ellie-holcomb-stunning-new-album-canyon-echoes-gods-promises It started with a trip to the Grand Canyon in summer of 2020, when travel restrictions were beginning to lift and the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be easing. Singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb already had songs ready for an album, when that trip derailed her plan and began a new adventure. The resulting album, Canyon, is a breath of fresh air, an affirmation of God’s promises brought to life through vulnerable lyrics and music. Ellie’s faith is lively and moves with such passion through her music... Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 3:30pm Kimberly Carr /music/ellie-holcomb-stunning-new-album-canyon-echoes-gods-promises https://www1.cbn.com/music/new-documentary-summer-soul-spotlights-historic-harlem-music-festival The year 1969 won’t soon be forgotten.  Even though it is more than 50 years in our past, it was a time of social upheaval that changed our nation forever. 1969 gave us a historic moon landing, the Vietnam War, and three days of peace, love, and happiness known as Woodstock.  But what a lot of people don’t realize is that there was another music festival that summer just as important that went largely unnoticed. The historic Harlem Cultural Festival as it was known is the subject of a new... Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - 12:15pm Chris Carpenter /music/new-documentary-summer-soul-spotlights-historic-harlem-music-festival https://www1.cbn.com/singersongwriter-cade-thompson-has-burden-his-heart-generation-next Have you ever met a person where after conversing with them briefly you say to yourself, this guy or girl is wise beyond their years?  Singer/songwriter Cade Thompson is one of those people.  Just 20 years old, the South Dakota native has made a splash recently with the release of his latest single, “New Normal”, a heartfelt cry for his generation. Burdened by the increasing spate of school shootings across our land, it is his prayer to see young people rid themselves of fear as they face a... Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 2:30pm Chris Carpenter /singersongwriter-cade-thompson-has-burden-his-heart-generation-next https://www1.cbn.com/music/mixtape-side-a-ep-showcases-style-newcomer-coby-james Singer, songwriter, and musician Coby James may not have described himself as a “happy” person in the past, but it has become a goal he is determined to infuse into his days and music. This 19-year-old spent the first two decades of his life growing through potential obstacles that could have derailed his path. Treatments for Lyme disease, associated illnesses, and ADHD in his early years shape the lyrics on Coby's new EP "Mixtape: Side A." “I think it’s helped me in ways I could never imagine... Monday, June 14, 2021 - 4:15pm Kimberly Carr /music/mixtape-side-a-ep-showcases-style-newcomer-coby-james https://www1.cbn.com/music/breathe-breathe-out-mercyme-releases-their-first-album-four-years-pandemic Fresh from the overwhelming success of the I Can Only Imagine movie that was based on the early life of MercyMe front man Bart Millard, the band was excited to get back in the studio to record the follow-up to 2017’s Lifer. But then something happened. The coronavirus pandemic swept across the world, shutting down virtually every representation of normal life. But rather than ceasing the recording process of what eventually would become their twelfth studio album, the band decided to hunker... Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 11:00am Chris Carpenter /music/breathe-breathe-out-mercyme-releases-their-first-album-four-years-pandemic https://www1.cbn.com/music/steven-curtis-chapman-music-movies-and-week-away-soundtrack Steven Curtis Chapman has forged a remarkable career in contemporary Christian music, one that has spanned nearly 35 years and includes a stunning 59 Dove Awards and 5 Grammys.  But one career accolade that has eluded him is acting. With two of his songs on the just released A Week Away movie soundtrack, Chapman actually makes his acting debut, appearing briefly in the film as a summer camp lifeguard.  But he will be the first to tell you that it is the music that matters.  In fact, his classic... Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 11:15am Chris Carpenter /music/steven-curtis-chapman-music-movies-and-week-away-soundtrack https://www1.cbn.com/music/mike-donehey-life-after-tenth-avenue-north It has been sort of a strange ending for Mike Donehey and Tenth Avenue North.  Set to disband after 20 years with a highly touted farewell tour in 2020, the celebrated quartet never got their chance.  Cut short due to the global pandemic, Donehey and company were left sitting at home. For Donehey, he was wondering what his next move would be in Christian music. After much thought and prayer, he has decided to pursue a diversified path that includes music, writing, and even hosting a podcast (... Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 11:45am Chris Carpenter /music/mike-donehey-life-after-tenth-avenue-north https://www1.cbn.com/alone-my-faith-journey-personal-reflection-harry-connick-jr What does a Grammy and Emmy Award winning singer do when he can’t tour, perform, or collaborate with other musicians due to COVID-19?  Why record a Gospel album all by himself of course! With the coronavirus pandemic forcing him off his tour in early 2020, Harry Connick, Jr. retreated to his home studio and went on a personal journey of sorts, spending 10 to 12 hours a day working on a new album. Along the way, he arranged all the songs, played every instrument, sang every part, and even set up... Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 1:45pm Chris Carpenter /alone-my-faith-journey-personal-reflection-harry-connick-jr https://www1.cbn.com/music/hillsong-united-offers-live-concert-experience-new-album-film-release Despite the current restrictions of COVID-19, the live music scene will eventually come back.  During this time of silence and staying at home, music listeners have been forced to find alternatives to feel the power and presence of something that has always been available. For now, that collective feeling of community through song has been put on hold.  But there is hope. Multi-platinum selling Hillsong UNITED has just released a full-length live album and concert film experience (on Amazon... Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 2:30pm Chris Carpenter /music/hillsong-united-offers-live-concert-experience-new-album-film-release https://www1.cbn.com/music/phil-joel-new-album-vow-leave-all-better-than-i-found-it Musical artist Phil Joel brings an independent spirit to the legendary group Newsboys, standing out while composing cohesive music and lyrics that unite the group’s sound. And so, it is with great success that Phil branches out into solo work. Here, his style can freely breathe as he shares intimate, mysterious lyrics combined with decades of musical influences peppered throughout each song on his new album, Better Than I Found It. He was as much interested in hearing my thoughts on his work as... Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 4:15pm Kimberly Carr /music/phil-joel-new-album-vow-leave-all-better-than-i-found-it https://www1.cbn.com/exclusive-premiere-lucas-hoges-first-gospel-album-sunday-sessions It was because of a weekly livestreaming concert series on Facebook which amassed more than 2.7 million views since May last year that country artist Lucas Hoge's first gospel album took shape. Lucas has never been shy about how his faith in Christ is the center of and has shaped his life and career. It only seems natural that he now use his musical gift to reach the fans of his popular country tunes with the tried and true message of the gospel through these storied favorites.  "I started... Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 2:00pm Kimberly Carr /exclusive-premiere-lucas-hoges-first-gospel-album-sunday-sessions https://www1.cbn.com/country-artist-shenandoahs-long-and-winding-path-releasing-every-road Common sense and many failed previous attempts by others will tell you that a once dominant musical act usually doesn’t make their way back to being significant again. But legendary country group Shenandoah is hoping to do just that. Led by front man Marty Raybon and co-founding member Mike McGuire, Shenandoah haven’t released an album of all-new music since 1994.  Despite the long layoff, the Grammy Award winning outfit reformed in recent years, playing shows here and there with the intention... Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - 2:15pm Chris Carpenter /country-artist-shenandoahs-long-and-winding-path-releasing-every-road https://www1.cbn.com/music/point-grace-premiers-must-see-christmas-special Point of Grace is inviting you and your family to forget (for just a little while) how different, how difficult this year has been, and to join them in celebrating the Christmas season. For A Point of Grace Christmas, the illustrious music group has scaled down their usual concert hall capacity and traded it for an intimate living room gathering with an audience of family and friends. Despite the smaller venue, the women’s powerhouse vocals still deliver a soul-stirring punch. Not only are... Monday, December 21, 2020 - 9:30pm Kimberly Carr /music/point-grace-premiers-must-see-christmas-special https://www1.cbn.com/music/jordan-feliz-new-album-release-say-it-proclamation-gods-glory 2020 has been a year of peaks and valleys for Jordan Feliz.  Riding high from the release of 2018’s Future, the California native expected to roll into 2020 with the release of a new collection of songs and to get back out on the road.  But then the coronavirus pandemic hit and everything … stopped. Instead of sharing his music with adoring audiences near and far, Feliz found himself homebound and unemployed.  Despite the feelings of uncertainty that have come so naturally due to COVID-19, he... Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 3:00pm Chris Carpenter /music/jordan-feliz-new-album-release-say-it-proclamation-gods-glory https://www1.cbn.com/music/its-full-speed-ahead-manic-drive-and-new-release-vol-1 Like so many other people, contemporary Christian band Manic Drive has experienced a year filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  In January, band leaders Shawn and Michael Cavallo’s mother passed away. Soon thereafter, Shawn and his wife welcomed their first child into the world.  Then, when the coronavirus pandemic struck, the Canadian bred brothers were literally just about to embark on a much-anticipated spring tour. All of this, on the heels of a career defining 2019 that... Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 9:30am Chris Carpenter /music/its-full-speed-ahead-manic-drive-and-new-release-vol-1 https://www1.cbn.com/new-artist-cade-thompson-offers-music-video-contest-fans In an age where social media prevails in almost all aspects of our lives, singer and songwriter Cade Thompson is determined to use it in a positive way to connect with those who listen to his music, and beyond. Even at 19 years old, Cade already gives off a confident sense of self, rooted in a deep faith that began in childhood and was nourished by family and his local church. His love for Jesus springs out of every note and lyric in his music. In celebration of his recent record deal, Cade is... Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 12:00pm Kimberly Carr /new-artist-cade-thompson-offers-music-video-contest-fans https://www1.cbn.com/annie-dupre-annie-moses-band-christmas-special-more Annie's Story  Annie is a violinist and vocalist, wife and mother. Named after her great-grandmother, Annie Moses, she was born with a love of singing. Her parents are Bill and Robin Wolaver, award winning composers/songwriters/arrangers with 25 years of experience in the Christian music industry.   At the inspiration of her mother, Annie began violin lessons the week before her fifth birthday. She excelled from a young age, winning many local, state, and national competitions. At the age of 13... Monday, November 30, 2020 - 11:15am Annie Dupre, The 700 Club /annie-dupre-annie-moses-band-christmas-special-more https://www1.cbn.com/jj-weeks-premieres-christmas-song-even-manger After the Winter Jam 2020 tour was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, Georgia-based Radiate music songwriter and vocalist JJ Weeks spent the time playing live stream events, and full-production events across the country at drive-in theaters, church parking lots and other outdoor centers while following all local pandemic guidelines. This Christmas season, he invites you to pause and focus on the redemptive power of the manger with his new song "Even in the Manger." “When I was looking at the... Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 4:00pm Kimberly Carr /jj-weeks-premieres-christmas-song-even-manger https://www1.cbn.com/music/first-time-dove-nominated-duo-transforms-old-truths-new-hymns Matt Papa and Matt Boswell were in the midst of solo music careers when they were paired up through their record labels. It was 10 years ago when this blind match was made, and they have been writing and composing with each other throughout the time since. But it was this first joint recording collaboration which earned Matt and Matt their first two Dove Award nominations – Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for “His Mercy is More,” and Inspirational Album of the Year for His Mercy is More... Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 3:30pm Kimberly Carr /music/first-time-dove-nominated-duo-transforms-old-truths-new-hymns