Music: Interviews

"Higher Power"
Why She Sings
Contrary to what some people say, the legendary Dionne Warwick got her start in gospel music and says she has never abandoned her faith or her church.
Singable Doctrine
Keith and Kristyn Getty have a passion for writing modern hymns.
Christmas 'Jars'
New album gently rattles the seasonal genre.
Out of the Darkness
After a long absence from making music, not to mention a series of tragedies—including a divorce and her daughter's suicide—CCM veteran Kelly Willard is back on the scene.
Head Joins the Body
Ex-Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch recounts his self-destructive rise to stardom, and the major changes in his life since praying to God for deliverance.
A Doorway to New Life
Singer/songwriter Ron Block—who plays guitar and banjo for Alison Krauss and Union Station—reflects on his journey to find identity in Christ instead of his own talent.
Think About God
Pioneer Brian Doerksen on what's wrong with worship music.
Jesus Is 'Like an Energy'
Or something. And God is in all of us, and he doesn't judge. Such is the wobbly theology of Sinead O'Connor, whose new album is being pitched to the Christian market.
United Front
Hillsong Australia's youth band has rapidly become one of the most sought after groups in today's modern worship, but they know to keep ministry the focus of the movement.
Reluctant Legend
Brenda Lee chats about the early days of rock—including when the Beatles were her opening act!—and her brand new gospel album. But don't call her a legend.
New Life After a Fall
Pastor Ross Parsley and the Desperation Band discuss how New Life Church has found healing and renewal in the aftermath of the Ted Haggard sex scandal.
Solely Sola Scriptura?
Progressive rock artist Neal Morse stirs some controversy between his unorthodox view of the Trinity and a Reformation themed concept album that swipes at Catholic Church history.
Not Cash-ing In
Joanne Cash says she's not riding the coattails of her famous older brother, but that she was born to sing gospel music—especially after her dramatic conversion.
The Square Pegs of Christian Music
Indie artists Andrew Peterson, Jill Phillips, and Andrew Osenga weren't necessarily a good fit for typical record labels, so they joined some fellow indies and formed their own group: The Square Peg Alliance.
Into the Fray
Six months ago, The Fray was just a local band in Denver, driving a van from show to show. Now they're riding high on the charts—and learning to deal with the trappings of sudden fame.
Anywhere, Anytime
Churches, bars, and everywhere in between, brother-sister folk duo Judd & Maggie will sing their songs wherever they can, no matter the audience—Christian or mainstream.
Through It All
Now in his fifth decade of making music, Andrae Crouch reminisces on a career that started in the days of Jesus Music through his brand-new album, Mighty Wind.
Goin' to the Chapel
Country music legend Marty Stuart has worked with Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash and tasted much mainstream success. But he returns to his spiritual roots with Souls' Chapel.
A Once Wayward Son Carries On
Former Kansas mastermind Kerry Livgren explored many of the world's religions before coming to Christ almost three decades ago—and he's remained on that path ever since.

Top Story April 28, 2024

India Says It Has a Border Crisis. Christians Say the Solution Will Divide Them.
India Says It Has a Border Crisis. Christians Say the Solution Will Divide Them.
The government plans to close its porous border with Myanmar to boost security, separating ethnic groups that straddle the boundary.

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