The Long Arms of CCM by Alan Scott
As CCM listeners, we all come from various backgrounds. Let’s face it, if we were interviewed during a focus group setting, we would realize we CCM lovers are a bag of mixed nuts. Our religious and denominational affiliations and history are varied. It’s safe to say, broad and deep.
Read MoreYour CCM Memory by Alan Scott
Somewhere, somehow you were introduced to CCM through radio, church, a friend, family member or right here at CCM Classic. We’ve learned that CCM Classic is enjoyed by various ages and backgrounds. Really, it’s no surprise. Yet, your CCM story is unique.
Read MoreA guest blog from CCM artist Cheri Keaggy: Lessons in Links and Retro Spotlight
I can feel my neck and shoulders tensing up. There’s a sick feeling in my gut. It will take everything in me to muster the courage, but I must. Once and for all, I must learn how to post a clickable link into my blog. I’m the featured artist this week on CCM Classic’s Retro Spotlight and that’s share worthy. Listening to vintage Cheri Keaggy tunes and hearing the stories behind them will be a great walk down Memory Lane, but I wont be able to take you along if I cant figure out how to post the blasted link.
Read MoreCheri Keaggy, Both Hands Foundation and Pure Religion
We thought we spotted a familiar face recently in a YouTube video about a home improvement project. After looking a little more closely - yep, there she was - at a minute and forty-two seconds in, wearing a bandana, overalls and a giant smile: Cheri Keaggy.
Read MoreFive CCM Songs You Might Not Know Were Covers
Five CCM Classic songs you may not have known were covers.
Read MoreThe Archers New Single He Ain’t Heavy
While we don’t know the reason for their 23 year hiatus, we are definitely glad the wait is over. Last month The Archers released a new single “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” The song features a heartfelt vocal from Tim Archer with brother Steve Archer adding harmonies. If you haven’t had a chance to hear it yet, tune in to this week’s Retro Spotlight Radio Show, where you’ll hear the new single plus twelve classic Archers tunes and six Steve Archer songs.
Read MoreGary Chapman, Duck Dynasty and Private Lives of Nashville Wives
What do CCM artist Gary Chapman, The Robertson family of “Duck Dynasty” and TNT’s “Private Lives of Nashville Wives” all have in common? It all comes together in the season finale of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty.” The episode features the usual Robertson family banter as the clan prepares for a family reunion to honor Mia Robertson. Mia, the daughter of Missy and Jase Robertson was born with a cleft lip and palate and is bravely facing yet another surgery.
Read MoreMichael W. Smith Releases Decades of Worship Jan. 17
Having released the acclaimed instrumental project, GLORY (Nov. 21, 2011), celebrated artist, songwriter, composer, instrumentalist, performer, author and producer, Michael W. Smith delivers his latest musical offering, Decades of Worship, on Jan. 17. Smith, a mainstay with a 29-year career, brings together the best of his beloved worship hymns on this, his 24th project.
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