Worship leader Warren Peay earned a ticket to Hollywood after he wowed American Idol Judges with his performance of the worship song “To The Table” by Christian music artist Zach Williams.
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Matthew West Was Once Rejected by Record Labels: 'I Found a Different Career'
Matthew West has written songs for dozens of artists and won multiple awards, including an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award and five ASCAP Christian Songwriter of the Year honors. Years ago, though, West wasn't well-known. In fact, no one wanted to hire him.
Steven Curtis Chapman Becomes First Christian Artist to Have 50 No. 1 Songs
Longtime singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman recently became the first contemporary Christian musician to have 50 No. 1 songs in his genre.
Matthew West Urges Christians: ‘We Have to Be Willing to Stand up’ for God’s Word
West's new song You Changed My Name, entered Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart this month and is included on West’s upcoming double album My Story Your Glory. West urged his listeners that "As a believer and a follower of Christ, we have to be willing to stand up for what our belief is."
Over 7,200 Came to Christ in First 3 Weeks of 2023 Winter Jam Tour
More than 7,200 people reportedly gave their lives to Jesus Christ during the 28th annual Winter Jam last month.
The 41-city tour, which kicked off in Tampa, Florida, features various Christian artists and bands, including Andy Mineo, Anne Wilson, Austin French, Disciple, Jeremy Camp, Newsong, Renee, Sean Be, Thrive Worship and We the Kingdom.
Dolly Parton Says Her New Song about God's Warning Came to Her in a Dream
Famed Country singer Dolly Parton recently released a song that she says God gave to her in a dream. She released the song on her 77th birthday.
The Need for a Robust Understanding of Congregational Singing
Throughout the biblical texts, music is also connected to prophecy and to dealing with evil spirits. Jesus and the apostles sang a hymn after the Last Supper, according to two of the Gospels. The Apostle Paul specifically associates singing with being filled with the Spirit in his epistle to the church at Ephesus. And, in John’s Revelation of what is constantly happening around the throne of God, there is lots of singing, sometimes accompanied by harps. Music also is part of the culmination of the creation story.
Matt Maher Paid for College by Playing Piano at a Hotel: 'It Was a Fun Time'
Popular singers often have humble beginnings. Matt Maher's journey, though, might be one of the most unique "humble beginnings" of them all. A nine-time Grammy nominee and six-time Dove Award winner, Maher, 48, began his career as a Christian singer by playing piano in a hotel.
Chris Tomlin: Christmas Songs Are Worship Songs – 'I Try to Keep that Perspective'
Christian music artist Chris Tomlin recently sat down with Christian Headlines to talk about his process for writing his music.
Tasha Layton’s Christmas Album Includes Christ-Centric 'Home Alone' Theme: It Was a 'Beautiful Addition'
Tasha Layton says she wanted to deliver "joy" to her fans with her first full-length Christmas album, and so far this season, she's done exactly that, with three songs entering the latest Billboard Christian Airplay chart.
