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Legendary Music Manager Scott Brickell Opens Up: 'Hope Is Something That We All Need'

Legendary Music Manager Scott Brickell Opens Up: 'Hope Is Something That We All Need'

The music manager who was portrayed by Trace Adkins in I Can Only Imagine says talent alone isn't enough to succeed in Christian music and that a singer's personality and character play bigger roles.

Scott Brickell, who helped MercyMe get its start and who has worked with the biggest names in the industry, told Christian Headlines that for every award handed out at the major shows, there are "so many more talented singers out there that just for whatever reason it didn't work."

Granger Smith Warns about Cultural Christianity: 'It Was Shocking to Realize I Wasn't Saved'

Granger Smith Warns about Cultural Christianity: 'It Was Shocking to Realize I Wasn't Saved'

Country star Granger Smith is revealing more details about his retirement from music and touring, saying he has a heart for defending the Christian faith and wants to help believers in the pews do the same.

Mainstream Hip-Hop Is Teaching Children to 'Hate Jesus,' Christian Rapper KB Says

Mainstream Hip-Hop Is Teaching Children to 'Hate Jesus,' Christian Rapper KB Says

Award-winning Christian hip-hop artist Kevin “KB” Burgess is urging the church community to set aside cultural differences and to embrace Christian rap, asserting that mainstream hip-hop is teaching teens and children to “hate Jesus.” 

A three-time Dove Award winner, KB is the author of the new book Dangerous Jesus (Tyndale), where he tackles such issues as race and politics and encourages Christians to follow the “Christianity of Christ” and not the “Christianity of the land.” He and other popular Christian hip-hop (CHH) artists, including Lecrae, have been rejected by some corners of conservatism in recent years due to their stances on issues of race. 

Actor Stelio Savante on Playing 'Bad Guys' as a Christian: It's 'about the Act of Redemption'

Actor Stelio Savante on Playing 'Bad Guys' as a Christian: It's 'about the Act of Redemption'

Actor Stelio Savante recently sat down with Christian Headlines and discussed why he regularly plays bad guys in films.

'God's Hand Has Been on Me,' Actress Charlene Tilton Says of Life's Trials

'God's Hand Has Been on Me,' Actress Charlene Tilton Says of Life's Trials

The legendary actress, best known for her role in the award-winning television series Dallas, says she has seen God's hand on her life and that her Christian faith is the key to daily peace.

The Thorn Is for Teens Who Don’t Like Church, Producer Says: It's 'Cirque Meets The Passion'

<em>The Thorn</em> Is for Teens Who Don’t Like Church, Producer Says: It's 'Cirque Meets The Passion'

John Bolin acknowledges that his live Bible-based stage production known as The Thorn isn't for everyone.

It's not a traditional play or a traditional musical, although it has elements of both. Bolin describes The Thorn as a "cirque-immersive experience" that's heavy on dance, visual arts and sound. He designed it for teenagers and college students, although more than 1 million people of all ages have watched it since it launched more than two decades ago.

On March 6-7, moviegoers nationwide can watch The Thorn in their local theater as part of a special two-night Fathom event.

Actor Brett Varvel Wants to 'Proclaim Jesus' in His Movies: 'That's What Gets Me Out of Bed'

Actor Brett Varvel Wants to 'Proclaim Jesus' in His Movies: 'That's What Gets Me Out of Bed'

Actor Brett Varvel vividly remembers the reaction that his first film, created when he was age 18, had on others.

UNITED Wrote Songs for the Pandemic before the Pandemic, Taya Says: God 'Knows Better Than We Know'

UNITED Wrote Songs for the Pandemic before the Pandemic, Taya Says: God 'Knows Better Than We Know'

Two years ago, the contemporary worship band UNITED released a popular song, Know You Will, that seemed as if it was written specifically for the pandemic.

Roma Downey: Jesus Is the Solution for a Divided Culture: We Must 'Be More Christ-like'

Roma Downey: Jesus Is the Solution for a Divided Culture: We Must 'Be More Christ-like'

When the world's population was sitting at home during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, some of them forgot how to treat their neighbor, actress and author Roma Downey says.