Tag Archives: music

Millions of Christians enjoy the music of Casting Crowns. Now they can learn the stories behind the words in the new documentary film “Casting Crowns: Home by Sunday.” The group’s Mark Hall ...

MATANZAS, Cuba — Church members in this port city overlooking the Bay of Matanzas sang “Glory, Glory Hallelujah” on a recent Sunday as they celebrated the baptisms of five new Christians. Afterward, about ...

Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman recently turned 60 and has no plans to slow down. “The idea that I’d ever put my guitar in the case for the last time and go, ...

Bob Dylan rocked the music world in 1979 when he released the iconic album “Slow Train Coming.” The singer who was the voice of his generation was writing about overt Christian themes, ...

Although it is still early November, the calendar of family Christmas activities already is beginning to fill up. Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado will share the Christmas story in  “Max Lucado’s ...

Songwriter Derek Webb and a drag queen who performs under the name “Flamy Grant” recently showed up at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards wearing dresses. “If I’m attending as an ally ...

Christian musician Winston Marshall, formerly of Mumford & Sons, has shared his frustration with the cancellation of performers who dare to challenge progressive ideology. He made headlines in 2021 after he left ...

We may be seeing a cultural church shift against megachurch control over Sunday music. The crowds seen buzzing last week outside the Bridgestone Arena, a regular host to the NCAA basketball tournament ...

Last week, more than 8,500 individuals from 35 different countries and all over the United States gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2023 Getty Sing! Music worship conference. Another 80,000 attendees from ...

When people think of the most influential rappers of all time, Kendrick Lamar is definitely on the list. The hip-hop artist made history in 2018 by winning a Pulitzer Prize in songwriting ...

Ray Hildebrand, an Overland Park resident and pioneer of contemporary Christian music, died on Friday. The 82-year-old moved to the Kansas City area to work for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and ...

In a memorable scene from the hit movie “Jesus Revolution,” the charismatic hippie pastor Lonnie Frisbee introduces the reserved Pastor Chuck Smith to the rock band Love Song. Although it makes for ...

The Southern Baptist Convention is facing a shortage of qualified music leaders. “There just aren’t enough people out there to serve as worship leaders,” said Will Bishop, associate professor of church music ...

A handful of megachurches have cornered the market on worship music in recent years, churning out hit after hit and dominating the worship charts, a new study reported by Religion News Service ...

At the height of the pandemic, many Americans who attended in-person worship services turned to their digital devices and their couches instead for virtual viewing. Now, the Pew Research Center finds a ...

Three wishes for the kids this summer include Aladdin, Aladdin, and Aladdin The school year ended last week for many around the metro last week. Kick off a great summer by attending ...

It’s been over 50 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971. Its success was soon followed that same year by Godspell. Now, His Story, a new ...

Singer Dolly Parton remains as popular as ever at age 77. However, playing for an audience of one is far more important than any musical accolades she receives. “My faith impacts everything ...

Over the past decade, vinyl records have made a major comeback. People purchased $1.2 billion of records in 2022, a 20% jump from the previous year. Not only did sales rise, but ...

Country singer Granger Smith plans to leave the music industry to focus on ministry after his final tour this summer. The 43-year-old singer shared the news in a video he posted on Instagram to ...

Moviegoers will have more opportunities to see “The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli” in theaters. Because of high demand, Fathom Events has extended the theatrical  release through Easter Sunday. “The ...

Anyone who has visited a shopping mall understands the big idea behind a food court. “If you want Mexican food, you go here. … If you want pizza, you go over there,” ...

John Cooper of the Christian band Skillet believes music festivals can help restore the family dynamic in the nation. He specifically mentioned Rock the Universe which took place over the weekend at ...

The Christmas season is a great time to share experiences with friends and family, but more importantly a time to share the true meaning of Christmas.   “This timeless holiday show becomes ...

Dolly Parton was not afraid to share the true meaning of Christmas on her recent television special. “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” debuted on NBC, telling a fictional story of Parton and her ...