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Church music landscape rearranged as big publishers close

When it announced last month that it was shutting down, Brentwood Benson became the latest in a line of major church music publishers closing their doors. Last year saw the bankruptcy of Lorenz Corp., which had purchased choral giant... Continue Reading »

Homebound Nashville style: Studio musicians’ video reaches more than 1 million

While lying in bed, music arranger and producer David Wise had an idea. Like seemingly everyone else in the world, he was troubled by the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and wondered how he might help. That moment... Continue Reading »

For Ricky Skaggs, God’s plan is personal, perfect

In the fall of 2017, Ricky Skaggs found himself in Texas with nothing to do for a day, after a church canceled his scheduled Saturday night appearance. He remembered a friend of a friend who lived in the area... Continue Reading »

Andraé Crouch

Andraé Crouch kindled ‘new dimension’ of worship

Legendary gospel songwriter and performer Andraé Crouch has died at the age of 72. Crouch’s songs — among them: “My Tribute,” “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power,” “Soon and Very Soon,” “Bless the Lord” and “Through It All”... Continue Reading »