Music: Interviews

Jennifer Knapp Comes Out
Veteran artist returns after seven-year hiatus with a feisty new album, Letting Go, while also revealing that she's gay.
A Sometimes Hard Road
After more than three decades in the business, Amy Grant has lived life's highs and lows and everything in between. She chronicles the journey on her new album.
'A Very Vulnerable Thing'
Master producer and musician Aaron Sprinkle talks about his work, including his latest album with Fair—and how making an album is a revealing process.
Birds, Cages, and Doubts
Deas Vail, anchored by husband-wife duo Wes and Laura Blaylock, isn't afraid to wrestle with the big questions on their new album, Birds and Cages.
'Songs Still Matter'
After more than two decades in the business, TobyMac still clings to a quaint old mantra—that a song can still penetrate a heart and soothe the soul.
'I Never Wanted a Hard Heart'
Indie rocker David Bazan talks about his loss of faith, his music, and how he sometimes fears he's going to hell.
'Mongrel Gospel'
Patty Griffin talks to CT about her new CD, an eclectic mix of country/bluegrass classics, African-American spirituals, ancient Catholic hymns, and a few originals.
Working It Out
With his latest CD, rapper John Reuben wears his heart—and his struggles with faith and doubt—on his sleeve.
Wilderness Songs
Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler of FFH have seen difficult times—including his MS diagnosis—since disbanding a couple years ago. But now they’re back.
Catching Up With ... Phil Keaggy
Inspired by family and friends, Phil Keaggy talks about his first vocal holiday recording, Welcome Inn, an acoustic musical treat recorded entirely at home.
End of the Road
After 17 years, a dozen albums, and countless shows, Delirious calls it a day—and frontman Martin Smith reflects on his memories.
True Confessions
Sara Groves turns in her most self-revelatory album yet, opening up about everything from marital spats to anxiety attacks to the notion of 'confessional living.'
Hope Is Not a Sunny Day
Jon Foreman and Switchfoot sing about the muck and mess of real life—and finding hope amid the darkness—on their new album, Hello Hurricane.
Rising from the Valley of Death
Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family's arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope.
Introducing ... Paige Armstrong
Diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of ten, Paige Armstrong, now 19, is ready to rock, with her first record—and an urgent message for teens.
Common Bonds
Catholic musician Matt Maher is bringing his music—and a dream of unity—into the Protestant church.
Introducing ... Jaymes Reunion
Cameron Jaymes, frontman of Jaymes Reunion, discusses his influences, his band, and their new self-titled album, which released last week.
Communicating 'Essential Things'
Singer/songwriter Carolyn Arends has a gift for telling stories, speaking truth, and engaging minds—including on her new CD, Love Was Here First, out today.
Catching up with ... Relient K
Front man Matt Thiessen chats about the pop/punk veterans' new CD Forget and Not Slow Down.
Reunited and It Appeals So Good
After 15 years of pursuing their own solo careers, siblings BeBe and CeCe Winans are together again with a new album.

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