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May Cause a Spontaneous Outburst of Festive Joy

8 new Christmas albums for holiday parties, praise, and playlists.

Don’t Follow the Yellow Brick Road

In “Wicked: For Good,” the citizens of Oz would rather scapegoat someone else than reckon with their own moral failings.

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The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul

AI-generated musician Solomon Ray has stirred a debate among listeners, drawing pushback from popular human singer Forrest Frank.

God Loves Our Middling Worship Music

Songwriting might be the community-building project your church needs right now.

How He Leaves

After his final tour, independent musician John Mark McMillan is backing out of the algorithm rat race but still chasing transcendence.

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The ‘Whole Counsel of God’ Requires Seeking Justice—and Naming Sin

An excerpt from Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around on family history, gospel music, and the great Christian legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.

Naomi Raine Isn’t Playing Games

The founding member of Maverick City Music is releasing new songs as a solo artist with an impressive roster of guests.

Taylor Swift Makes Showgirls of Us All

Something compels us to perform our relationship with the pop star’s music. Maybe that’s her secret to success.

To Black Worship Leaders, Gospel vs. Contemporary Worship Is a False Dichotomy

The discussion around Maverick City Music highlights how commercial success and congregational value are two different things.

Melanie Penn Sings the Resurrection Story

The Broadway actress turned singer-songwriter talks about her new album and the value of sacred music outside of Sunday mornings.

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