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11/29/11--15:34: Distribution 101, Pt. 4 (chan 2514109)

So what is the best course of action for independent artists to take going forward? It depends on who you ask. Now that we’ve explored distribution, major label deals and the like over the course of the last three installments of the series, I’ll offer my vision of the future for success as...


11/30/11--21:00: NOW WHAT? Put Your Music on the Map With John Mandeville (chan 2514109)

Now What? A recurring theme through hundreds of messages I've received from developing artists ...


11/30/11--21:00: December 2011 (chan 2514109)




12/01/11--18:30: Deliver Your Gifts (chan 2514109)

Each songwriter is given a different set of spiritual gifts. Read on as Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Natalie Grant’s Your Great Name) explores why songwriting can be the best delivery method for your unique gifts.


12/14/11--16:24: Look at the Lyrics: Heart of Christmas, Matthew West (chan 2514109)

Judy Edwards takes an in-depth look at Matthew West's hit "Heart of Christmas".


12/16/11--19:32: New Music Exclusive Artist: Amethyst Heart (chan 2514109)

Amethyst Heart is a Christian rock band from Northern Virginia with a mission to bring a positive message of hope to a lost and dying world. We are influenced by our love of the classic rock of the 70's, the hair metal bands of the 80's, and the alternative rock bands of the 90's.


12/21/11--17:24: CCM Indie Christmas & New Years Giveaway (chan 2514109)

"Like" CCM Indie on Facebook for a chance to win two Stephen Curtis Chapman tickets, a 4-CD set of the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (plus bonus DVD), OR one free advertisement for you or your band in our New Music Exclusive!


12/22/11--16:45: Swimming Through the Murky Waters of A&R as an Aspiring Artist (chan 2514109)

As an artist, one of the greatest struggles is determining how to get noticed by the right people in the music industry--and the reputation A&R has earned for itself is true: earning the attention of a label's artist development representative is an enormous task. However, there is a light...


12/23/11--13:23: Mission Possible: Worship & Hard Rock (chan 2514109)

Every once in awhile you come across a musician that has an uncanny ability to create a sound so unique that is not only could cross genres but also attract an audience with varied tastes, ages, and backgrounds. Multiply that by five and you get Fades Away, a worship hard rock band formed by...


12/23/11--13:51: Devo with Drew Cline: I Am Becoming (chan 2514109)

Life has a way of "smoothing out the edges", of using our struggles to shape our hearts. As artists we have to be faithful to create in the middle of the chaos, to be communicate honestly through the pain and unknown. Before you know it, your lyrics take on more depth, your melodies seem more...


12/23/11--14:10: The 2012 Atlas to Artist Development: 10 Tips for a Successful Year (chan 2514109)

We tend to be in "highlight" mode lately. After all, a brand new year is approaching and overflowing with new opportunities for independent artists. To gear up for 2012, we recap some of the most important topics we've discussed with Michael Blanton throughout 2011. Should you invest in a manager...


12/23/11--17:11: What Distinguishes an Artist From Just Another Great Musician, Featuring EMI/CMG’s Karrie Hardwick (chan 2514109)

Ever wondered what artist development looks like from the perspective of a major label A&R rep? How do they define a true artist versus simply a great musician? Maybe you’re just curious about the role of A&R in the label system...Take a revealing look inside the mind of an A&R rep from one of...


12/31/11--21:00: January 2012 (chan 2514109)




01/01/12--21:00: Jane Austen Devotional: Unhealthy Friendships (chan 2514109)

A beautiful devotional, brimming with the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen and the timeless truths of Scripture... We must choose our friends carefully. Any friendship not centered around Christ, and particularly those built on mutual foolishness, is a pathway to ruin.


01/07/12--21:00: Look at the Lyrics: Open Skies, David Crowder Band (chan 2514109)

A deeper look into "Open Skies" by David Crowder Band.


01/15/12--21:00: Free Download of the Week! (chan 2514109)

This week's FREE download: Jan 16-23 • Joshua Jamison's song "United".


01/15/12--21:00: Jane Austen Devotional: Judging Others Hastily (chan 2514109)

The next time you find yourself judging another, be quick to first examine your own heart and behavior...


01/19/12--20:03: New Music Exclusive Artist: Zion Singers (chan 2514109)

Zion Singers is a 16 member group, who is praising God through songs. We feel that Gospel music should convey the messages that are in scriptures. We feel that Christian music should always inspire people to have hope in God.


01/19/12--20:07: New Music Exclusive Artist: Micah Peacock (chan 2514109)

For most of us, it’s easy to get caught up living each day for the temporary. Time flies by and glimpses of the eternal that have been set in our hearts go unnoticed. The role of art in today’s world seems most relevant when it can jolt us out of the mundane and give us a taste of the divine.


01/19/12--20:17: New Music Exclusive Artist: Five Smooth Stones (chan 2514109)

Writing and performing their own brand of rock music, built on eclectic musical influences spanning the past 40 years, Five Smooth Stones’ lyrics capture their Christian faith along with their personal experiences living out that faith. The songs speak honestly about the ups and downs of...