Legendary recording artist and Gospel Music Hall of Famer John Schlitt, best known as the lead singer for award-winning Christian band Petra, has a unique twist for his fourth solo album, The Greater Cause. The album will be partly fan-funded. Partnering with fans through a platform called Kickstarter, Schlitt has already raised more than $29,000 of his $35,000 goal.…

CCM Magazine, which ceased print publication last year, has announced that it’s relaunching the magazine in digital format. According to a press release, each issue of CCM will focus on new Christian music set to release during the quarter of publication. CCM recently released the summer new release guide, featuring Leeland, Thousand Foot Krutch, BarlowGirl…

Nominations were announced yesterday for Beliefnet’s 8th Annual Most Inspiring Person of the Year Award, and on the list is Christian music icon Steven Curtis Chapman. The nomination is an annual recognition by Beliefnet readers and editors of noteworthy humanitarian actions that inspire and encourage us all to live better lives. The Most Inspiring Person…

Michael W. Smith’s latest project, A New Hallelujah, debuted recently at No.1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Christian Albums Chart, and No. 19 on Billboard’s Top 200. On March 17, 2009, Smith will unveil an accompanying DVD of the moving worship event that became the CD, and was recorded live in Houston on June 20 before…

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