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For the past decade, veteran music journalist Deborah Evans Price has been curating the “Country Faith” book series, which features country artists sharing their favorite scriptures and reflections on their faith. Now, the franchise is expanding with a new edition of the popular “Country Faith Christmas” book. “It’s been about 10 years ago now since…

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After a decade-long break from music, singer-songwriter Jeannie Ortega is back with a new album that she says reflects her most authentic self. “Letting Go,” Ortega’s fourth studio project, marks a return to her pop roots while also showcasing her deep faith. “This is the album I wanted to make,” Ortega said. “Everything I wanted…

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It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, thanks to a new crop of holiday releases from Christian music artists and groups. Tailored to listeners of praise and worship, contemporary gospel, country, pop, and contemporary Christian, the Birth of Christ continues to inspire music that touches the heart and soul. Here’s a sampling of the…

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Lead singer John Cooper says the decision to part ways with their longtime label was a difficult but necessary step to fully express their artistic vision. “It just felt like it was time to spread our wings, as you would say, and just go for it,” he said. Cooper explained that Skillet had been considering…

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After three decades in the Christian music industry, Mac Powell is returning to the basics with his new solo album “I Love Jesus,” released this week. The album’s catchy, bold title track and lead single emerged spontaneously during a songwriting session, Powell revealed. “I was driving to Nashville for a writing session, and I didn’t…

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Christian music lovers can rejoice this month as new releases from TAYA, Maverick City, and Fernando Ortega bring new inspirational songs to enjoy. TAYA, the voice behind the modern worship classic “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail”), released her latest single, “Come Into the Light,” following the release of her self-titled album and single “Gonna Be…

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On Tuesday, Oct. 1st, the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out in front of a sold-out, live audience in Nashville, Tennessee. An encore performance will air on TBN and TBN+ tonight Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 8 pm and 10 pm ET and will also livestream on the TBN YouTube channel at 8pm…

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Award-winning Singer-songwriter Brandon Heath, known for chart-topping songs “I’m Not Who I Was” and “Give Me Your Eyes,” has once channeled personal grief and reflection into his music with his ninth album, “The Ache.” The album, which released last week, features 11 original tracks co-written by Heath, is described as a “snapshot of the season”…

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Decades after first making their mark in Christian music, the members of Newsboys are still going strong with their new release “Worldwide Revival Pt. 1.” Featuring the songs “Heaven on Earth,” “He Lives,” and “In God We Trust,” the project showcases the bold lyrics and rock melodies the band, comprised of Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips,…

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Since signing her record deal at 17, Anne Wilson has taken the music world by storm, releasing one chart-topping hit after another. Her newest project, “Rebel,” charted No. 1, No. 3 and No. 3 on Christian, Country, and All-Genre Charts, putting her in the company of Carrie Underwood, Chris Tomlin and Hillary Scott. With her…

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