Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Nashville, Tennessee, US AP Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on American Idol and won a Grammy for her 2013 album Overcomer, has died. She was 47. A representative for the singer told The Associated Press that the singer was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday. The representative said the cause […]
Music: In ‘God Gave Rock & Roll to You’, Leah Payne details the rise and fall of CCM
BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, speaks with author Leah Payne about her new book, ‘God Gave Rock & Roll To You’…
Lifestory: Sandra Crouch, influential musician, minister, sister of Andraé Crouch, dead at 81
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports on the passing of Sandra Crouch, the twin sister and collaborator of Gospel music legend Andraé Crouch…
New Catholic Spanish language record label seeks to catch up to Christian industry
Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to ‘go out,’ Juan Delgado and Pedro Rubalcava launched Via Cantus in February, 2023. ALEJA HERTZLER-MCCAIN, of Religion News Service, reports…
Sherwin Gardner: Caribbean musician’s viral hit song surpasses a billion TikTok views
“It’s like a prayer,” Gardner said of his hit song. “God already kind of answered that – within the first two weeks of the year.” ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports…
Church music: Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest in a “complex” instrument
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports that young musicians have taken to the organ at a time when there has been a decline in the number of instruments and in the professionals who play them…
Soundbite – The TCM Update: Needtobreathe’s ‘Caves’…
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Impacting lives: The Porter’s Gate hopes to bridge gap between mental health and faith with new album
Sanctuary Songs, a 12-track album inspired by conversations about mental health and faith, was released on 15th September. KATHRYN POST, of Religion News Service, reports…
Worship in song: At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music
Keith and Kristyn Getty’s hymn conference brings Christians together to sing tunes from historic hymnals, from Celtic traditions and new creations – and to share a common love and culture of sacred music. GRACE BECKNER reports for Religion News Service…
Soundbite – The TCM Update: Jeremy Camp announces Australian tour
Jeremy Camp. PICTURE: Supplied. Listen to this week’s TCM Update…