Contemporary Christian Music

“Diamond” – Emilia Walasik

“Diamond” – Emilia Walasik

Bob Marovich2021-05-27T01:35:34-05:00May 27th, 2021|

“Diamond” Emilia Walasik (release date: May 13, 2021) www.emiliawalasikmusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Christian singer-songwriter Emilia Walasik could be my sister from another mother. Like me, she was raised Catholic, is from Chicago, possibly also Polish-American, writes songs, has served as a worship leader, and is drawn to the emotionality [...]

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Debbie Cochran – Simplify

Debbie Cochran – Simplify

Bob Marovich2021-05-23T02:14:48-05:00May 23rd, 2021|

Debbie Cochran Simplify Go Time Records (release date: April 2, 2021) www.debbiecochran.com By Robert M. Marovich Simplify is an apt title for Christian country singer Debbie Cochran’s latest offering. She delivers a breezy album of earnest originals in her no-nonsense vocal style. Consciously or not, a thematic thread runs through [...]

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JGM Pick of the Week: April 26, 2021

JGM Pick of the Week: April 26, 2021

Bob Marovich2021-04-27T01:28:45-05:00April 27th, 2021|

“Come (Broken, Scarred)” Mary Ozaraga Independent (release date: January 3, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich There’s an orchestral ambience to Christian singer-songwriter Mary Ozaraga’s first single release, “Come (Broken, Scarred).” Ozaraga’s guitar emits droplets of notes as drums thump like marching feet and synthesized sounds float gently above the singer [...]

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“Tender and Mighty” – The Wood Drake Sessions

“Tender and Mighty” – The Wood Drake Sessions

Bob Marovich2021-04-11T01:28:08-05:00April 11th, 2021|

"Tender and Mighty” The Wood Drake Sessions feat. Tammy Bullock Independent (release date: March 11, 2021) https://thewooddrakesessions.com/ By Robert M. Marovich In lyric and melody, “Tender and Mighty” has the soul of an ancient hymn wrapped in contemporary clothing. With the support of an angelic-voiced choir, lead vocalist Tammy Bullock [...]

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Carrie Underwood – My Savior

Carrie Underwood – My Savior

Bob Marovich2021-04-05T15:09:27-05:00April 5th, 2021|

Carrie Underwood My Savior Capitol Nashville (release date: March 26, 2021) www.umgnashville.com By Henry Carrigan for JGM My Savior is an album Carrie Underwood was born to make. Listening to her sing these songs carries us back to Sunday mornings in country churches where the vibrant beauty of these gospel [...]

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JGM Pick of the Week: March 16, 2021

JGM Pick of the Week: March 16, 2021

Bob Marovich2021-03-17T01:47:02-05:00March 17th, 2021|

“Remember Me” Eleanor Dubinsky Touch the Sky LLC (release date: March 12, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Based on a true story, “Remember Me” was written by Sally Ponzio, her brother Frank Ponzio, and Eleanor Dubinsky, though the most critical contributor was Sally’s late son, Travis. Six months after Travis [...]

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Katy Crawford – Dwell (EP)

Katy Crawford – Dwell (EP)

Bob Marovich2021-03-09T18:31:43-06:00March 5th, 2021|

Katy Crawford Dwell (EP) Devotion Music (release date: June 11, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich Dallas-based singer-songwriter Katy Crawford was inspired to read from Psalms every day and set some of the verses to music. Her EP Dwell is the first, but hopefully not the last, of her musical explorations [...]

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RIP: Carman, GMA Gospel Music Hall of Famer

RIP: Carman, GMA Gospel Music Hall of Famer

Bob Marovich2021-02-18T15:54:03-06:00February 18th, 2021|

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (February 16, 2021) - GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame member, CARMAN, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at a Las Vegas, Nevada hospital, after fighting a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. Carman Dominic Licciardello, known to fans worldwide as “Carman,” [...]

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“Never Shakes, Never Will” – The Wood Drake Sessions

“Never Shakes, Never Will” – The Wood Drake Sessions

Bob Marovich2021-02-12T01:57:39-06:00February 12th, 2021|

“Never Shakes, Never Will” The Wood Drake Sessions (Independent; release date: January 19, 2021) https://thewooddrakesessions.com/ By Robert M. Marovich Taking their text from Psalm 121 (“I lift my eyes to the hills”), the Wood Drake Sessions offers a word of personal encouragement in “Never Shakes, Never Will.” The song is [...]

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JGM Pick of the Week: February 8, 2021

JGM Pick of the Week: February 8, 2021

Bob Marovich2021-02-09T02:00:50-06:00February 9th, 2021|

“Judgement Day” Jules Schroeder Jules Schroeder Music (release date: November 17, 2020) https://julesschroedermusic.com/ On “Judgement Day,” inspirational singer-songwriter Jules Schroeder offers a poignant anthem of freedom. Evoking current times (“a world of hate”) in melody, mood, and lyric, she sings: “In the last hour when you’re standing by the gate, [...]

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