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Holy Hip-Hop Grows Up

But I'm still grateful for CCM's golden era.

The Musician Is a Master

To understand why Phil Keaggy is receiving ASCAP's Golden Note Award, you really need just one album.

Desire Like Dynamite

Sandra McCracken's new album explores deeper dimensions of sound, and grace.

How Gabriel Wilson Discovered his Paternal Roots—and Made a Record About It

Inside his solo debut, "The McGuire Side."

Jamie Grace Is Holding On

Grammy nominee says Tourette's took her 'for a spin.'

A Growing Hunger for a Local Voice: Sara Groves and Family Open Art House in St. Paul

Art House North is gathering musicians, photographers, and filmmakers to find 'a creative culture for the common good' of the Twin Cities.

A Variety of Religious Composition

The music we sing, in and out of church, is more varied and interesting than we've been led to believe.

The End of Worship Wars

But we're still learning from one another.

Pop Goes the Worship

Religion professor T. David Gordon says Muzak has shaped singing in church.

Christmas Music Wrap-Up 2010

The season's gladdest tidings in new holiday albums.

Christian Female Musicians, Missing in Action

What accounts for the surprising dearth of women in today's CCM scene?

Jennifer Knapp the Person and Jennifer Knapp the Debate

Reaction to the singer's coming out from Denny Burk, Matthew Lee Anderson, Joe Carter, and Francis Beckwith

Who Owns Your Christmas Carols?

No, Kim Hill didn't write 'O Holy Night.' But she holds a copyright for it.

A Different Kind of Neighbor

Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken embrace the streets of inner-city Nashville.

Beauty Will Rise

Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman are making overseas adoption more affordable.

Less Charity, More Justice

Sara Groves changes her strategy to spotlight Rwanda's people.

Clean Water, Clean Blood

Jars of Clay is well on the way to bringing fresh water to 1,000 African communities.

Songs of Justice, Missions of Mercy

Why Christian musicians are embarking on a different kind of world tour.

Diversification Is the Key

Rather than focus on one particular cause or ministry, Third Day prefers to spread the wealth—literally.

Here We Are to Worship

Six principles that might bring a truce to the age-old tension between tradition and popular culture.

Music to Raise the Dead  Subscriber access only

Box set chronicles the Rez Band's mark on CCM history.

Re-entry Rock  Subscriber access only

Overseas trips help Delirious reinvigorate its blend.

The Christian Pop Cultures of Rapture Ready

Writer Daniel Radosh explores the heavy-handed evangelists, the art snobs, the money changers, and others who make up the Christian entertainment industry.

Think About God  Subscriber access only

Pioneer Brian Doerksen on what's wrong with worship music.

Passion Takes It Higher  Subscriber access only

The most influential annual gathering of young evangelicals plans to go global.

The Kingdom of Rock Is at Hand

A tour of the confused but worshipful world of Christian rock.

Rock Un-Solid

When Christian bands bite the hands that praised them.

Soothing Ourselves to Death

Should we give people what they want or what they need?

Faith and the Newest Rock & Roll Rebellion  Subscriber access only

Some bands are rejecting the Christian label for their music and instead singing about Christ to the masses.

There's Just Something About This Man

Bill Gaither insists it's not about him. And nobody seems to disagree.

An Arts Festival in the Heartland

Bill Gaither has succeeded in putting together an event that increases Christ through the performers' diminishment.

Hymns on MTV  Subscriber access only

Combining mainstream appeal with spiritual depth, Jars of Clay is shaking up Contemporary Christian Music.

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