For the songs and music of Hillsong United to be recognized more and more, worship leader/songwriter Joel Houston actually admits, “Songwriting can be like swinging your arms recklessly,” never quite knowing where the punch will land.

Anorak completely trumps Ruth’s debut—from the songwriting to the musicianship and back again. The songs here are tight, mature and entirely enjoyable. And it will be, without a doubt, one of 2008’s finest releases.

Anorak completely trumps Ruth’s debut—from the songwriting to the musicianship and back again. The songs here are tight, mature and entirely enjoyable. And it will be, without a doubt, one of 2008’s finest releases.

Michael W. Smith has trotted the globe to witness firsthand the plights of the impoverished. It has granted him the inspiration for A New Hallelujah, an epic musical experience recorded before 12,000 worshippers earlier this year.

Kevin Young, the lead vocalist for Disciple, has found the hard rock industry stalwarts adding three new members to the original trio in the biggest line-up change in the band’s history.

The Sound issues a musical force that erases any preconceived notions of Mary Mary’s capabilities. The sisters lay down the law, inserting elements of not only R&B and gospel, but electronic, dance, vintage soul and straight-up pop.

The Sound issues a musical force that erases any preconceived notions of Mary Mary’s capabilities. The sisters lay down the law, inserting elements of not only R&B and gospel, but electronic, dance, vintage soul and straight-up pop.

Singer/songwriter Brian Bates has been candid about struggling with homosexuality early in his life. He offers this editorial in response to questions from fans about the revelations of fellow artists Ray Boltz and Clay Aiken.

Michael W. Smith has trotted the globe to witness firsthand the plights of the impoverished. It has granted him the inspiration for A New Hallelujah, an epic musical experience recorded before 12,000 worshippers earlier this year.

KJ-52's The Yearbook: Missing Pages is a sequel of sorts to 2007's The Yearbook and provides several unreleased tracks from the recording sessions, plus a handful of remixes.