Music

How Not to Listen to the New Sufjan Stevens Album
Can we avoid turning the Brooklyn-based artist and Christian into a poster boy?
The Religious Roots of Protest
How justice movements have co-opted the church’s music.
Family Christian Stores Withdraws Bankruptcy Plan
(UPDATED) CEO: "The stewards of the ministry have done this out of love for the mission of Family Christian.'
Why Grammy Winner Lecrae Will Never Dominate the Gospel Charts Again
Evangelicals’ favorite rapper is so successful, Billboard has changed how it ranks Christian music.
Lecrae Brings Reformed Rap to Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, Again
(UPDATED) On his second late-night stint, rapper's remixed song features quotes from MLK.
Remembering Andraé Crouch, Dead at 72
The gospel music legend combined Saturday night with Sunday morning.
The Alternative Music Label That Shaped Evangelical Culture
Tooth & Nail Records let Christian teenagers be both safe and subversive.
The Top 20 Most-Read Christianity Today Articles of 2014
World Vision's reversal, Kay Warren on son's suicide, 33 Christian leaders under 33, and more.
Do They Know It's Christmas in Sierra Leone? Ebola Cancels Celebrations
Deadly disease brings a bit more accuracy to much-maligned Band Aid advocacy song.
What Does It Mean to Be Black-ish?
How “exceptional” African Americans still bolster our stereotypes.
T. D. Jakes Threatens To Sue Rappers for Sampling His Sermon
Megachurch pastor's unauthorized appearance in Jeezy’s 'Holy Ghost' remix is latest debate over intellectual property rights of pastors.
Why I Stopped Hating Christian Music
It's easy to hate on Christian music, but Christian musicians often find themselves in impossible terrain.
Bringing Booty Back
Finding the right reasons for self-acceptance amid a body-positive music boom.
Where Are the Female Christian Rappers?
As more women top the charts, their Christian counterparts struggle to break through.
Singer in the City
An enchanting voice out of New York’s Redeemer Church, Melanie Penn finds herself in her music, her church, and her city.
Worship Songwriter Vicky Beeching Comes Out as Gay
The CCM worship world has its Jennifer Knapp moment.
Crowder Goes Hog Wild
"Neon Steeple" is a throwback and a step forward at the same time.
Beyoncé Vs. the Bible
Was her sexy Grammy performance with Jay-Z actually good for marriage?
Let There Be Arcade Fire
The famous indie rock band reinvents itself in search of another 'passionate age.'
The Top 20 Most-Read Christianity Today Articles of 2013
Kirsten Powers's conversion, Andy Stanley on President Obama, child sponsorships, the war over Christian beards, and more.

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