DecembeRadio hit the scene last year in a big way. Its self-titled debut project on Slanted Records has brought the group numerous accolades, including a GRAMMY® nod. Now, DecembeRadio is up for “Song of the Year” (for “Drifter”), “New Artist of the Year,” “Rock Album of the Year” and “Rock Recorded Song of the Year” (for “Dangerous”) at this week’s 38th Annual GMA Music Awards.

Listen in as CCM chats with three-fourths of DecembeRadio about life, success and the road (to both). And remember, Dove statuettes will be handed out on April 25, 2007, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. The awards show will be televised in national syndication in May (check CCMmagazine.com later this month for air dates/times). Also stay up-to-date on what’s going on in music with this month’s issue of CCM Magazine via a digital subscription.

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Nicole C. Mullen just released her ninth studio album, Sharecropper’s Seed, Vol. 1 (Word), to great anticipation and acclaim. The project overflows with organic instrumentation and guitar-led melodies, combining inspirational praise and worship styles with rich percussion and funky urban rhythms. CCM recently spent some time with Nicole, which means YOU get the inside track! Also be sure to check out all the great music coverage (including a review of Sharecropper’s Seed) in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription.

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Yo! Dawg! Yes, that’s the extent of our coolness, but never fear! We’ve got two-time Dove Award-winning rapper KJ-52 in the house. His brand new release, The Yearbook (BEC), treats listeners to a musical flashback of school days and life lessons learned. So, class, pay attention as CCM talks with KJ. And your homework? Check out all the great music coverage in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription.

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Prior to the recent release of her second studio recording, Painting the Invisible (Sparrow), Vicky Beeching takes a moment to chat with CCM Magazine. Produced by Ed Cash (Bethany Dillon, Chris Tomlin) and Nathan Nockels (Matt Redman, Downhere), Painting the Invisible features 11 songs penned by Beeching, as well as collaborations with Matthew West, Joy Williams and Ed Cash. Touring this spring with Rebecca St. James and Delirious, Vicky Beeching is a fourth generation worship leader, music prodigy and songwriter, who also holds Theology degrees from Oxford University. Color us impressed! After you’ve heard the interview, be sure to further elucidate yourself (yep…that’s our shout-out to Oxford English!) by reading all the great music coverage in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription.

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Artist/producer/composer Bebo Norman’s critically-acclaimed Between the Dreaming and the Coming True (Essential) is nominated this year for “Pop/Contemporary Album” at the 38th Annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards. This year’s Doves will be handed out on April 25 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and will be televised in national syndication in May (check CCMmagazine.com later this month for air dates/times). Between the Dreaming and the Coming True, Norman’s fifth major studio project, may have released last September…but Bebo is still going strong! Plus, he’s really excited! Why? It may have a little something to do with Smith Norman. You’ll just have to listen to find out! Oh, and after you’ve heard this interview, be sure to check out all the great music coverage in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription.

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Rush Of Fools is slated to release its self-titled debut project May 8 on Midas Records. The group was discovered after Band With a Mission, a resource helping independent Christian music artists to harness their gifts and develop effective ministry tools, chose Rush Of Fools as their 2006 winner. Rush Of Fools has already enjoyed impressive radio chart action with the release of its debut single, “Undo,” which saw numerous adds well before its official add date, and is currently on the “World On Fire” tour. Rush Of Fools consists of Wes Willis (lead vocals, electric guitar), Kevin Huguley (lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitar), Jacob Chesnut (bass, vocals), Jamie Sharpe (drums, vocals) and JD Frazier (electric guitar, keys, vocals). CCM Magazine recently met up with Wes and Kevin during a brief pit stop in Nashville. After you’ve learned more about this great new band, check out all the other great music coverage in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription.

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Phoning in from the bus en route to the next stop on the “Days of The Reckoning Tour” (presented by Invisible Children), Pillar lead singer Rob Beckley recently spoke with CCM Magazine. Since its Dove Award-winning debut, Above, in 2001, Pillar has tallied up eight No. 1 radio singles, twelve Top 5 hits, four Dove Awards, seven national headlining tours, covers of numerous national magazines, album sales into the hundreds of thousands and numerous concert dates during which the band members have played for millions. The Reckoning (Flicker), which released last October, is the band’s fourth full-length studio project. Pillar is: Rob Beckley, vocals; Lester Estelle, drums; Noah Henson, guitar; and Kalel, bass. After you’ve heard the interview, be sure to read all the great music coverage in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription.

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CCM's own columnist Nichole Nordeman recently released RECOLLECTION: The Best Of Nichole Nordeman (Sparrow), a 17-song retrospective painting musical highlights from her discography, which spans four studio recordings. This comprehensive album includes critically acclaimed career songs "Holy," "Every Season" and "Legacy" and adds two new songs, "Sunrise" and the 2007 Women Of Faith anthem "Finally Free." Nordeman also graces the cover of the
current issue of CCM Magazine, for which she also penned the cover story! CCM spoke with Nichole about her new album, her CCM column, "Loose Ends," and this month's cover feature. Listen now and get all the inside information! Also make sure you catch all the great music coverage in this
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Waking Up , the third studio recording from critically acclaimed Sparrow singer/songwriter Bethany Dillon , releases this week. Produced by Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin), Will Hunt (Shawn McDonald) and John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews), the album showcases 13 tracks, all penned by Dillon, with four songs co-written by Cash. According to the current issue of CCM Magazine, Waking Up “could be a career album for the still young Bethany Dillon…giving listeners 13 melodic reasons to fall in love with this young songstress all over again.” Bethany recently checked in with CCM while on the road touring. Listen in as we get the scoop on Waking Up. And be sure to read all the great music coverage in this month’s issue of CCM Magazine with a digital subscription .

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