Music

Chris Tomlin drops plans for VIP tickets after criticism about celebrity culture

Christian musician Chris Tomlin has eliminated the VIP ticket option from his latest tour, which is scheduled to include Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center in February. Ticket options initially included a pricey VIP ...

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Dove Awards return in person with Steven Furtick, CeCe Winans

The GMA Dove Awards will return to a live, in-person event Oct. 19. The show, broadcast from Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee,  will air exclusively on TBN on Fri., Oct. ...

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“The Jesus Music” documentary impresses audiences, critics in opening weekend

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The faith-based documentary “The Jesus Music” posted a strong opening weekend, finishing fourth in per-theater average and in the top 10 in attendance. The groundbreaking film earned an estimated $560,250 despite opening ...

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The story behind Keith and Kristyn Getty and “In Christ Alone”

The melody that changed the life of Keith Getty was first scratched out on the back of an electric bill in a humble flat in Northern Ireland. This isn’t great, he thought ...

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K-LOVE listeners raise money for 400 Convoy of Hope hurricane relief trucks

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K-LOVE listeners across the country raised enough money for Convoy of Hope to send the equivalent of more than 400 trucks filled with relief supplies to survivors of Hurricane Ida. “In their ...

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Taliban executes Fawad Andarabi, Afghanistan’s version of John Denver

The Taliban has executed Afghanistan’s most famous singer. Fawad Andarabi, a national icon considered by some the country’s version of singer John Denver, was dragged from his home and shot in the head. ...

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Maverick City Music is bringing gospel to a new generation

Christian artists seldom top secular charts or appear on Times Square billboards. The contemporary Gospel band Maverick City Music has done both, resonating with a cultural moment outside the pews. Many have ...

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Singing in church prepared Jennifer Hudson to play Aretha Franklin

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Jennifer Hudson says her own connection to Gospel music helped her fill the role of Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic RESPECT. Hudson may not have taken on the “Queen of Soul” ...

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Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. returns for 49th year

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The popular Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kan. will take place Sept. 15-19 with organizers releasing talent line-up. This year’s event will be the 49th annual and the public, eager for a ...

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“The Jesus Music” film traces history of contemporary Christian music

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A new documentary film schedule for release on October 1 will trace the history of contemporary Christian music. “The Jesus Music” takes viewers on a journey throughout the years as told by ...

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Zach Williams looking forward to baseball and music at Royals Faith & Family Night

Although Zach Williams is from St. Louis Cardinals country in northeast Arkansas, he also was a fan of several Kansas City Royals. “Where I grew up, almost everybody roots for the Cardinals,” ...

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Lee Greenwood shares faith behind his song “God Bless the USA”

The Lee Greenwood song “God Bless the USA” has become as much of part of the Fourth of July as barbecues and fireworks. During an interview with CBN’s Studio 5, Greenwood shared ...

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‘Free Britney’ Spears movement fails as judge rules against her

The “Free Britney” movement has apparently failed after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Wednesday struck down Britney Spears’ request to remove her father, Jamie Spears, from the financial aspects of ...

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Harry Connick Jr. focuses on faith in newest album

Award-winning artist Harry Connick Jr. is no stranger to teaming up with the best in the industry. However, for his newest album, “Alone With My Faith,” Connick Jr. worked from home and ...

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Casting Crowns seeks prayer for former drummer Andy Williams

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Casting Crowns is pleading with fans to pray for Andy Williams, who was in a serious motorcycle accident Sunday. Williams, the band’s former drummer, was hit by another vehicle on his way ...

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Bob Dylan at 80: Still telling tales about divine judgment in a broken, fallen world

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Night after night, Bob Dylan’s 1979 Gospel concerts at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre made news for all the wrong reasons, according to angry fans. The November 11th show opened with Dylan roaring into “Gotta ...

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Amy Grant joins musicians on ‘Faithful’ project spotlighting women in scripture

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Amy Grant and other female Christian performers and artists have teamed up to create the Faithful Project, a collection of stories and music that celebrates God’s faithfulness to women throughout scripture. “I think ...

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Rock & Roll Preacher and Christian music icon Chuck Girard talks with Metro Voice

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“Who’d ever thought I’d be a rock ‘n’ roll preacher, instead of just singing the blues? Who’d ever thought I’d be a rock ‘n’ roll preacher, singing my song so you could ...

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Oxford University and critical-race theory now say sheet music is racist

Critical-race theory is coming to a music department near you. Oxford University has joined the trend to label anything developed in Western culture as racist. The famous English college is revamping their ...

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Carrie Underwood releases ‘Nothing But the Blood of Jesus’ on her birthday

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Singer, music producer, actress and mom to two, Carrie Underwood, celebrated her 38th birthday Wednesday by releasing “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus.” The new tune is just one of the songs ...

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Christian artist Carman dies after complications from surgery

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Christian music pioneer Carman Licciardello has died from complications due to surgery.  The singer, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, had battled cancer twice in recent years. His ...

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New Christian music addresses mental health issues from pandemic

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Amid hardships brought on by the pandemic and lockdowns, multiple Christian music artists have homed in on the needs of their communities. New releases speak directly to those dealing with increased mental ...

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Be inspired by new Christmas music for 2020

Ready for some a few new tunes in your Christmas music collection? We have just what you need to get your yuletide on! After more than a decade, Dove Award-winning vocalist Lynda ...

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Israeli treatment will help famous singer perform Christmas concert

An Israeli company is helping renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli present a message of hope for Christmas. Bocelli will appear live on Dec. 12 for his annual “Believe in Christmas” concert at ...

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New musical from Dolly Parton focuses on themes of goodwill and grace

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“Christmas on the Square,” a new musical holiday movie from country music star Dolly Parton, explores grace and goodwill toward others. The plot centers on a despicable and wealthy woman named Regina Fuller, ...

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