Bill and Gloria Gaither will host a special red-carpet premiere and screening of You Are Loved: A Tribute to the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither at The Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, on Monday, September 21, 2026. The event precedes the project’s official release on September 25 from Gaither Music Group and brings together … Read more
Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys have announced Buried Treasures, a deeply personal new album arriving October 30 via Lightning Rod Records. The title track, “Buried Treasure,” is available today, and album pre-orders are now open. Recorded in Nashville and produced by Anderson East with executive producer Dave Cobb, the collection … Read more
In the late 1980s, Contemporary Christian Music was expanding in several directions at once. Arena rock had its champions, thoughtful singer-songwriters were finding wider audiences, and a brighter, more theatrical strand of pop was also taking shape. One of the groups that embodied that brighter side was Bash-n-the-Code (sometimes styled Bash ’N The Code, later … Read more
CA Music Notes: What’s going on inside the Christian Music and Entertainment Industry in August 2026 featuring Dolly Parton, Bash-N-the-Code, Skillet, Amy Grant, Phil Wickham, Chris Tomlinson, Mark Wills, Andrew Peterson, more! August Dolly Parton’s Death: Country Icon Dies at 80 After Brief Battle with Cancer – Tributes Celebrate Her Faith and Heart Dolly Parton’s death at 80 impacts the … Read more
GRAMMY® Award-winning worship artist Chris Tomlin has announced the Christmas With Chris Tomlin: Good News of Great Joy Tour, a special holiday run celebrating the hope and wonder of the Christmas season. Presale tickets begin Wednesday, September 2, with general tickets going on sale Friday, September 4, at ChrisTomlin.com. The announcement comes as Tomlin prepares … Read more
Dolly Parton’s death at 80 impacts the world Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her family and representatives confirmed on August 25, 2026. The beloved singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones, leaving the world to … Read more
Grand Ole Opry member and country hitmaker Mark Wills returns to his roots with Grand Ole Revival, a rare live album of timeless country gospel songs recorded inside the historic Grand Ole Opry Circle and set for release on November 6, 2026, with Gaither Music Group. The project features an all-star lineup of country and … Read more
Multi-Platinum rock band Skillet has announced its new independent EP, After the Storm, set for release on October 9, while unveiling the project’s newest single and anime-inspired lyric video, “Lift Me Up,” available now on all platforms. Coming on the heels of the band’s latest single “Scream,” which has already surpassed 7 million global streams, … Read more
Bash-N-The-Code 40th Anniversary Reunion Show: Classic Christian music fans have a rare chance to relive the high-energy 1980s sound of Bash-N-The-Code when the pioneering CCM band stages its 40th anniversary reunion show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Roy E. Barberi Theatre in Brentwood, Tennessee. The one-night-only performance runs from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. … Read more
Legendary Journey keyboardist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and hit songwriter Jonathan Cain has released a powerful new patriotic anthem, “The Winds of Freedom: A Salute to America,” just in time for the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) and July 4 in 2026. The inspiring single is now available on all major … Read more
