Contemporary Christian
getty images: Contemporary Christian music superstar TobyMac knows that he’s not 25 anymore and hasn’t been for a while. The singer, songwriter and record producer, who brings his Hits Deep tour to the Charleston Civic Center Saturday night, has been in music for over 30 years. That’s a long time to be in any line […]
Derek Webb’s old band, Caedmon’s Call, was once the darling of the contemporary Christian music (CCM) industry. Their eponymous debut, released in 1996, sold over 250,000 copies, and their follow-up, 40 Acres, sold about 100,000 more. Caedmon’s Call’s live shows frequently sold out, and really broadened CCM’s demographic. You were as likely to see college […]
DC Talk revolutionized the Christian market with their ground breaking album Jesus Freak. Already a smash success in the Christian market, this album helped them break through to the mainstream as well, and now 19 tears later, a reunion may be in order.In the early 2000s they went on an indefinite hiatus, and went on to […]
Dove Award-winning group Big Daddy Weave is set to depart on the second leg of their highly-successful “The Redeemed Tour” February 1 in Wausau, WI. The tour, featuring chart-topping artist Chris August and special guest Citizen Way, is scheduled to stop in over 38 cities from February through May. This launch comes on the heels […]
Fans can anticipate a new record from the veteran Christian band Jars of Clay! The band recently tweeted, “After nearly a year of “trying”- it’s official. We have successfully conceived a new record.” @wesleywhamond asks “do we have to wait 9 months before meeting it?” Fan @manusinia responded with, “WANT. IT. NOW!” Like us on […]
One of contemporary Christian music’s most enduring and beloved artists, Michael W. Smith presents the highly anticipated instrumental follow-up to his 2000 RIAA Gold-selling album, Freedom. Titled Glory, the project, Smith’s 23rd career record, will be available at national retail outlets on Nov. 22. Recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at London’s prestigious AIR Studios (Andrew […]
One of contemporary Christian music’s most enduring and beloved artists, Michael W. Smith presents the highly anticipated instrumental follow-up to his 2000 RIAA Gold-selling album, Freedom. Titled Glory, the project, Smith’s 23rd career record, will be available at national retail outlets on Nov. 22. Recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at London’s prestigious AIR Studios (Andrew […]