John Cooper has something to say, and thinks you do too
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (BP) — As the founder and decades-long frontman for the rock band Skillet, John Cooper's straightforward opinions mirror the musical style that has brought numerous awards and nominations over the years.
Billingsley talks medical battles, safeguarding his Christian character
RUSTON, La. (BP) – Charles Billingsley has faced several medical battles, but with each trial he remained focused on praising God who eventually gave him victory, he shared with the Baptist Message in an exclusive interview, Jan. 23.
SBC DIGEST: Baptist Church Music Conference scheduled; SWBTS music school recognized
Registration open for 2024 Baptist Church Music Conference; SWBTS music school recognized nationally.
A lightning strike brings second chances for ‘songwriter/singer’ Ryan Stevenson
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) — Ryan Stevenson’s past includes the good and bad, happiness and heartache, triumph and tragedy.
Casting Crowns stays focused in mission, message
MCDONOUGH, Ga. (BP) – As the award-winning band Casting Crowns reflects on 20 years in the Christian music industry, lead singer Mark Hall notes the group’s mission and message have remained the same as when they first started recording and touring.
At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music
NASHVILLE (RNS) — The crowds seen buzzing last week outside the Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators hockey team and a hometown venue for country music acts, were coming not to take in a game or a concert, but to sing, write and bond over Christian hymns.
Brandon Lake leads 54th Dove Award nominations
NASHVILLE (BP) – Nominations for the 54th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards were highlighted by Brandon Lake’s 11 nods, which include Artist of the Year, and multiple nominations for Worship Recorded Song of the Year.
End of Lifewayworship.com prompts questions from ministry leaders
NASHVILLE (BP) – The announcement by Lifeway Christian Resources of the upcoming shuttering of its worship tools website has brought a flurry of responses from Southern Baptists and state ministry leaders, where the discussions touch on stewardship versus the dismissal of a resource many churches consider a staple.
Diversity of styles, Baptist-written songs priorities for convention music director
NASHVILLE (BP) – Though the crowd at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting was much larger than a typical Sunday service at First Baptist Church of Farmersville, Texas, Convention Music Director James Cheesman said leading this year’s worship was an opportunity he didn’t want to miss.
Musical duo Seth and Nirva passionate about discipleship, unity
NASHVILLE (BP) – For musical duo and married couple Seth and Nirva, music is one of several shared passions they use as an avenue to serve the church.