NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the year. While streams of new music — releases from the last 18 months — were down from last year, one genre is on the rise: ...

In 1966, The Beach Boys released "God Only Knows." The song became a hit, and a classic. More than 50 years later, the duo For King and Country used that old title for a new song (with some help from ...

The upstart station Iron-FM sets out to reach male listeners with classic songs, a gospel message, and lots of distortion. After 30 years working at rock radio stations, Matt Talluto lost his job ...

As the 2026 Grammys air this Sunday, the nominees in this category feel less like a competition and more like a reflection of the year many people lived through. These are songs born out of wrestling, ...

Just as contemporary Christian music has been critical in disseminating conservative Christian ideals, Nashville is a key exporter of contemporary Christian music. The story of contemporary Christian ...

Filmmakers Andrew and Jon Erwin weren’t sure what to do with themselves after the COVID-19 pandemic shut things down in 2020, but then, like a voice from above, inspiration struck. “Our producing ...

When the CCM business model faltered, it gave way to what sells even better: politics and fearmongering. Him: Mötley Crüe. Me: Petra. After a minute or two of silence, he said, “You realize we would ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. It was a November afternoon and Grace ...

Before we get too far into this, one should know that Paramore's Hayley Williams is not simply spouting at the mouth without any knowledge of what she speaks. She recorded a Christian album early in ...

A Contemporary Christian performer with six Grammy Awards will perform in central Pa. this fall. Amy Grant will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at American Music Theatre in Lancaster. The ...

Filmmakers Andrew and Jon Erwin weren’t sure what to do with themselves after the COVID-19 pandemic shut things down in 2020, but then, like a voice from above, inspiration struck. “Our producing ...