Growing up, I knew David Crowder as the lead singer (and face) of award-winning Christian group David Crowder Band. Not only were they a huge part of my childhood, but they are responsible for penning some of my favorite worship songs of all-time. (“Everything Glorious,” “O Praise Him,” “Wholly Yours” and “After All (Holy).”) Now, … Read more
In 1991, Amy Grant became the first Christian artist to score a No. 1 hit in the United States with “Baby Baby” off her Heart in Motion album. To celebrate the song’s 25th anniversary, Grant teamed up with rising superstar Tori Kelly to revive the tune for 2016. Grant wrote the song for her daughter, … Read more
Chris Tomlin has been writing and recording music for over 20 years and not just any type of music– music that brings people to their feet, to their knees and gets inside of their hearts and takes them to a place of reverence. It’s estimated that Tomlin’s songs are sung by upwards of 30 million … Read more
Natalie Stovall may be a new name to the country music world, but the incredibly talented vocalist and fiddler has been stunning audiences with her musical genius for years. At just 4-years-old, Natalie picked up a violin for the first time and it immediately became something she was passionate about. When she was 10-years-old, Natalie auditioned … Read more
Chris Tomlin has been a staple musician in the contemporary Christian and worship scene ever since entering the business in 2001. He has consistently released top-of-the-charts tracks and has sold over 7 million albums and 9.2 million digital tracks. His latest single, “Good Good Father” went straight to the top of the iTunes charts and lived there … Read more
These days, network television isn’t usually the place to go if you want to hear a classic hymn unless you’re watching “The Voice” and Jordan Smith and his coach, Adam Levine, decide it’s the time and the place for the world to hear it. Smith, who regularly sings on Sunday mornings at his church in Kentucky, … Read more
He may be known for his worship songs and albums, but hit CCM Artist, Chris Tomlin, started off a country fan. At his concert in Nashville, a young fan asked if he liked Alabama. “The band or the state?” Tomlin asked. He then proceeded to tell the crowd he performed “Mountain Music” by Alabama in his fourth … Read more
Colton Dixon, from the 2012 season of “American Idol” was recently nominated for a 2015 Gospel Music Association Dove Award. The singer and piano player from Murfreesboro, Tennessee is a household name in the christian music community and has been nominated for his fair share of Dove Awards in the past. In 2013, Dixon took home a GMA Dove Award … Read more
Danny Gokey, former “American Idol” contestant, is bringing his fans from country music into his new world of contemporary christian music. After releasing his first album My Best Days a year ago with RCA Nashville, Gokey has changed direction and moved more toward CMM. Gokey is now nominated for the Gospel Music Association Dove Award Best New Artist and Song of … Read more
As the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards gear up with hosts Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson, it’s time to get to know the artists and songs up for awards. The GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music from Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country … Read more
The 46th Annual Dove Awards will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on October 13 and will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the impact of their music. Nominees in 41 categories are determined by over 1,500 professional GMA members, with the winners will be voted on by the entire … Read more
