Month: November 2018

Staying Encouraged as an Aspiring Songwriter

Songwriting can be a lonely sport. Anyone who’s been at it for any length of time will tell you that, unless they cowrite exclusively, the pursuit of fresh ideas, the many hours honing memorable lyrics and killer melodies can be quite challenging and sometimes the inspiration to do it can

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TREVOR GRAVES: What it Takes to Be Heard in Nashville (Encore)

Trevor Graves is an aspiring songwriter hoping to be heard in Nashville. His acoustic songs and sound are a blend of classic CCM with fresh influences a la John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. In this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum highlights Trevor’s songs and sincere call to

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The Sin of Comparison with Jesus Culture’s Chris McClarney

This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, I had the very fun opportunity to interview global worship leader and songwriter, Chris McClarney. Chris got his start at 14-years old here in Nashville leading worship for his youth group and was encouraged by his mentors, Travis Cottrell and Benji Cowart, both

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CHRIS MCCLARNEY: Leading the World in Worship (Encore)

“When we are writing songs that connect people to God, part of that process is pushing fear out of the way” In episode 90, John sits down with Worship Leader and Songwriter, Chris McClarney. Chris grew up in the church as the son of a Youth Pastor and met Jesus

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Getting Real with Jason Gray

There’s a lot more to CCM Artist Jason Gray than meets the eye. Yes, more than the great radio airplay songs, the touring and concerts, and the lifestyle of a popular musician. Jason Gray is the real deal. In this encore episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, Jason gets real

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JASON GRAY: Getting Real (Encore)

From the outside, it may look like Jason Gray has the perfect life. Now in his 10th year as a commercial Christian recording artist with a string of successful collaborations with some of the biggest names in Christian music, number one hit radio songs, touring with the likes of Natalie

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NCS Celebrates Red Carpet Moment with Iconic CCM Artist Russ Taff

Nashville Christian Songwriters made its debut on the Red Carpet at The 49th Annual Dove Awards on Tuesday, October 16th, as we captured over a dozen spontaneous interviews with Dove Nominees and Winners such as Chris Tomlin, Cory Asbury (“Reckless Love”), Taranda, Carrollton, and the iconic CCM Artist and multiple

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