via BCNN1: Rapper and producer Timothy Zachary Mosely, known popularly as “Timbaland”, recently entered the world of Christian music to remix For KING & COUNTRY’s hit song “God Only Knows.” Timbaland, who has worked with the likes of Beyonce, Madonna, and Justin Timberlake, collaborated with the award-winning Smallbone brothers to give the Christian song a […]
via TheChristianPost: Multiplatinum-selling and award-winning Christian worship band Hillsong UNITED is gearing up for the release of their album PEOPLE, and The Christian Post caught up with founding band member JD Douglass to get a look at how the ministry continues to revolutionize worship music worldwide. Hillsong church was founded by Brian Houston and his wife, […]
via TheChristianPost: It’s been nearly two years since Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Artist of the Year acceptance speech at the 47th annual GMA Dove Awards challenged fellow Christian music artists to help promote racial healing. With recent studies proving that Americans view racism as a “big problem” in the nation, can Christian music help heal racial divides? The number of […]
Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling artist Steven Curtis Chapman talks about the evolution of Christian music as he releases his 23rd career studio album, Worship And Believe. “I love music, I love being a student of music. Now at this point in my life, creatively and my journey musically, I’m still learning, and growing and still a student,” […]
The Christian music industry is in a state of decline, according to numerous reports. But Gospel Music Association President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo says she has proof that Christian music still has a substantial impact on the Church community and beyond. In new research presented by the Gospel Music Association and Christian Music Trade […]
(Photo : Facebook) *Recording artist and actress Jeannie Ortega is a contributor to BreatheCast who shares her experiences in the music industry, becoming a Christian artist, life in the public eye, and transforming into a Christian. In 2007 she ignited her way onto the Billboard Charts with her hit “Crowded.” Now, years later she is transitioning […]
FROM CHURCH TO HOLLYWOOD Anthony Evans, son of mega church pastor Tony Evans, became a Christian when he was in 2nd grade. However, it wasn’t until he went away for school that he really discovered God for himself and committed his life. Anthony’s future was uncertain but he saw himself possibly becoming a veterinarian. […]
At only 22, singer-songwriter Jamie Grace is a rising sensation in Christian music, even with the odds stacked against her. Starting on YouTube at age 14 and growing up in church music, Jamie Grace didn’t necessarily erupt in fame overnight. Instead, she has had a gradual rise creditable only to God’s work in her […]
Christian music is often viewed on a lower scale than mainstream music, but every once in awhile a Christian band cuts through the “label” and makes an impact on radio and in secular music markets. The following five bands did just that. P.O.D. (Photo : Facebook: P.O.D.) P.O.D. (Payable on Death), has represented Jesus […]
The 56th annual Grammy Awards on Friday (Dec. 6) during a concert at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The Grammys is the biggest award in the music industry so it is kind of a big deal to even get nominated even for Christian/Gospel acts. The 2014 Grammy awards nominations in the Gospel/Contemporary Christian music field holds a few […]
One listen to Lecrae, and it is unashamedly evident that he has a worldview not commonly found in popular Hip Hop. From the south side…
It’s an age-old debate in the Christian music industry: Should artists attempt to “crossover” to mainstream audiences, or should they reserve their gifts and talents for the Lord and His followers? Kirk Franklin, one of the most successful artists in gospel music history, was met with considerable flack when he burst onto the scene with […]
