Author Archives: CCN

‘SOUL2SOUL’ BIDS FAREWELL AFTER 25 YEARS AND 500 INTERVIEWS

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—One of the most popular Christian music radio programs of all time, “Soul2Soul,” is set to broadcast its final show later this month, following an historic 25-year run. The show has featured 500 unique interviews since its inception, and at its peak was heard on 781 radio stations in 44 countries.     Created to… Read More »

Charlie Daniels Announces 2020 Volunteer Jam

Nashville, Tenn.  — Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels has announced the return of his legendary Volunteer Jam live concert. Headlined by The Charlie Daniels Band, the all-star, multi-artist event is set to take place on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. / CT at Nashville‘s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster… Read More »

Carol Barham: Dreams do come true

Carol BarhamBy Stephanie Kelley “God is real and desires to give you hope when all hope seems to be gone,” says Carol Barham, M.A.C. recording artist, singer and songwriter. Barham can testify to God’s ability to turn dreams into reality. It should come as no surprise that Barham grew up to be a country gospel… Read More »

Congratulations to the “ Top 40 Christian Country”- December

Put On The Whole Armor Of God- Reed Brothers Sky Full Of Angels- Kali Rose God Did It- Greg Day God, You’re So Good- Mike Leichner Six Feet- Tim Menzies Tough As A Pine Knot- Jessica Horton Down Side Up- Lisa Daggs You’re Not The Only One- Tim Livingston I’m Reminded-The Dodsons Riding Out On… Read More »

Christian Country At The Creek Returns To Pigeon Forge In 2020

After a successful inaugural event, Rob Patz and Coastal Events announce that Christian Country at the Creek will return to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 2020. Rob Patz, owner of Coastal Events and the visionary behind the event explains, “I believe that Christian Country music is ready to explode. There are so many talented artists in… Read More »

Jimmy Fortune: Sharing hope and love

Jimmy Fortune By Jimmy Reno Jimmy Fortune is enjoying a new season in his singing career, something he knew he was destined to do when he was six years old singing with his family in church. It was an inherited talent that he took pleasure in and that others enjoyed hearing. He would go to… Read More »

Beyond the Song with Bonita Eileen: Inspiring Christian Country

For this episode of Beyond the Song, I’ve asked Bonita Eileen to join me for this interview. When my husband and I were in the U.S., she invited us to stay for a couple of days at her place in Fort Payne. Through this visit, we got to know her and learn more about her… Read More »

FRONT PAGE TENNESSEAN STORY HIGHLIGHTS “PROLIFIC” SONGWRITING CAREER OF LARRY GATLIN

Nashville, Tenn.  — In the 4th of July edition of The Tennessean, country music legend Larry Gatlin‘s songwriting career was front page news. Journalist Cindy Watts recently sat down with Gatlin to delve deep into his love of putting pencil to paper. Read the full article HERE. Over the years, the GRAMMY® Award-winning artist has written songs… Read More »

COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND MOE BANDY PERFORMS AND TALKS NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY ON THIS WEEKEND’S EDITION OF HUCKABEE

Nashville, Tenn. — Country music legend Moe Bandy will appear on the nationally televised variety show Huckabee (TBN) this Saturday, June 30 at 8:00 PM/ET. Bandy will showcase his new autobiographical book, appropriately titled Lucky Me, and will perform his hit song “Americana.” Bandy’s “Americana” is what initially sparked his relationship with the Bush family. George H. W. Bush personally invited Bandy out on the… Read More »