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HCD Research just released results from a small poll they did about American Idol. They asked 800 viewers if they would watch American Idol more, less, or the same if judge Simon Cowell left the show. The results? About 46% they’d watch either more or the same; only 7% said less. Cowell was also picked…

The Norwegian group Dreampilots originally started as a ministry project, when frontman and former Word Records UK artist Oddi Nessa heeded God’s call and set out across the Norwegian countryside with a guitar on his back, a Bible in his hand and a deep desire to share the hope of Jesus Christ with anyone who…

Country music legend Diamond Rio has been cranking out hits for more than two decades. This year, they released their 11th studio album and their first Christian project, The Reason, along with their autobiography, Beautiful Mess. But beautiful music isn’t the only thing they have to offer. Here, Diamond Rio lead vocalist Marty Roe shares…

One of the best things about the holiday season is how the treats and meals help us build traditions and memories. Our latest recipe comes from Dorla Schlitt, wife of Christian music veteran John Schlitt. Over the summer, Dorla shared her recipe for Sunday pot roast along with a great story about the meal. This…

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without some homemade fudge, and continuing in our Christmas recipe feature Chris Tomlin’s mom, Donna, shares her recipe for Blue Ribbon Fudge! And don’t forget to check out Chris’ new Christmas album, Glory In The Highest!

Continuing in our quest to define Christian music – Is it Christian because of the lyrics? The record label? The band’s personal beliefs? Is there even a way to define Christian music? – Gotee artist Ayiesha Woods joins previous artists Israel Houghton and B Reith with her thoughts on the question, What Is Christian Music?

Unknown Souldier is amongst the current rock crop’s most exhilarating and inspiring acts, with collective credits as diverse as previous deals with RCA Records / BMG to tour positions with Gavin DeGraw, Avril Lavigne, and Matt White. But there’s also an underlying seeker-friendly sensitivity that also makes these four guys just as uplifting as they…

With the holidays approaching, here’s another great recipe from sister group Everlife’s Sarah Ross: Gluten-free, Stress-Free Pumpkin Tart! Sarah explains, “My family and I have a lot of random food allergies, so when we found this recipe we were really excited!! Who says you can’t eat great desserts that are actually good for you?”

One of the topics that comes up again and again in this industry is trying to define Christian music. It’s the only genre of music defined not by musical style but by religion. Is it Christian because of the lyrics? The record label? The band’s personal beliefs? Is there even a way to define Christian…

BeBe Winans has had his day in court, and he has been vindicated. In a press release today, it was announced that “Judge Gloria Dumas of the General Sessions Court for Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County signed an order on Friday, December 4, 2009, dismissing all charges with prejudice. With this order, this domestic matter is over…

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