Music Features

We recently sat down with Joel Houston, Taya Smith, Dylan Thomas, and JD & Jad Gillies of Hillsong United to talk about some of their favorite worship songs.  But they had to list songs they didn't write.

Their answers might surprise you!

Inspired from when she was given "the BEST news", Mandisa shares with us the positive and personal message behind her song, "Good News."

It's a powerful statement of faith that Newsboys captures in song. 
Watch now the official music video of Newsboys performing "We Believe"

Two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Lauren Daigle has revealed new details about her much anticipated album, Look Up Child, including the official track listing and a very special lyric video for “You Say.”

Out of the ashes of doubt, depression, and shame, Mandisa is candid with us as she talks about the dark origins of her single, "Unfinished".  Causing all things to work together for good, God is teaching the singer that He's not done with her (or us) yet!

Every year, Creation Festival in PA lights up Agape Farm with the latest and greatest in Christian music. CCM Magazine gives us a front row view of TobyMac, For King and Country, Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, Mandisa, and others.  Here are some memorable moments from Creation Festival , 2018 edition.

Zach William's powerful "Chain Breaker" is reaching hearts within and outside the church.  Here, Zach shares with us the amazing story behind his moving single, which transcends culture, race, background, or creed - and points to the One who unbinds us from our past and leads us to God.

In the face of all the difficulties and struggles we face, there is a greater hope.  That's the message behind Tenth Avenue North's "I Have This Hope".  Lead singer Mike Donohey is here to deliver an incredible devotional that not only conveys the message of the song, but will also help you when you face these trials.

We all love the worship song by Hillsong Worship, titled, "What a Beautiful Name".  But where did the idea of that song come from?  Singer/songwriter/recording artist Brooke Ligertwood (who sings lead on the recording) tells us the story behind the song. 

Matt Maher ("Rise Up") and Audrey Assad ("Restless") perform an acoustic version of "Lord, I Need You" from Matt's album, All The People Said Amen

for King & Country have penned a song especially for those who feel that life has passed them by, or that God has forsaken them.  The brothers Smallbone explain that "It's Not Over Yet" reminds us that our stories are not yet written - and to hang on!

The band captivates fans with a live performance of "Even If".

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Taya Smith is a worship leader with the popular band Hillsong United. Despite her faith in God, she's still experienced dark times in her life. During these difficult moments, she realized that worship is a weapon.

Listen to her perspective on overcoming despair and difficulties through worship...

A fascinating look at the inspiration of Casting Crowns' single, "Oh My Soul".  As part of an interview from TBN, Casting Crowns lead singer Mark Hall talks candidly about his bout with cancer, his struggles with fear and pride during that time, and the songs that were created along the way.

Oh, if we could only learn a wee bit of Irish!  Mike Donahey of Tenth Avenue North ("No Man Is An Island") receives a crash course in Irish slang from Gareth Gilkeson of Rend Collective ("Build Your Kingdom Here").

Let's have some laughs and learn a thing or two, shall we lads and lasses?

Look who stopped by to perform what has turned out to be one of the most popular worship anthems of our time!

Matt Redman performs "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" - in-studio and unplugged! Amazing!

The music video that puts to music TobyMac's expression, "In every encounter, we either give life or drain it… There is no neutral exchange."

This inspiring music video of Big Daddy Weave's "Overwhelmed" was created on location in Tanzania when the band headed there.  The song includes the singing of the children in the village!

We all get that urge to lift hands when we hear Lauren Daigle's "Come Alive".  It's a great song!  But Lauren and co-writer Michael Farren tell how they had a specific audience in mind when writing and performing the song.  This was a targeted dedication to those people.

Lauren Daigle's debut single, "How Can It Be" is a powerful story of forgiveness and grace. Listen to Lauren describe her emotional introduction to this song.

If you've heard the song, you'll be moved as well.