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MATT HAMMITT OF SANCTUS REAL NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS No parent wants to hear that their child is sick. Perhaps its even scarier to hear that your unborn child has a serious condition. That's what Matt Hammitt and his wife are facing right now. Hammitt, whose song, "Lead Me" was inspired by his relationships at home is now inviting fans and friends to join he and his family in corporate prayer as they walk through this difficult time. Read more on their journey here...  Join them in corporate prayer and listen to the soul-stirring single here.   HUTCHMOOT 2010 Inspired by a trip to Oxford University years ago, wordsmith and songwriter, Andrew Peterson (Centricity Records) founded the Rabbit Room in 2007, a group of Christian writers who inspire and encourage each others' gifts. In August, The Rabbit Room and Andrew will host Hutchmoot 2010, a conference to spotlight music, conversation and art in all forms. Already a complete sell-out, you can learn more about Hutchmoot, the Rabbit Room and Andrew's upcoming album "Counting Stars" here! ADDISON ROAD HAS STORIES TO TELL Considering that a burned down tour bus was the least of their worries over the past two years, you can imagine the kind of stories that helped populate the tracks of their new album, aptly titled "Stories" that hits shelves June 22. Read about the inspiration behind the album in lead singer Jenny's own words inside this month's CCM!

CCM RADIO MAGAZINE IS ALL ABOUT DAD! On the next CCM Radio Magazine, the focus will firmly be on "Fathers" as we celebrate Dad with stories and songs from Matthew West, Andrew Carlton, Point of Grace, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith. We'll also throw out a special challenge for fathers from Franklin Graham... And countdown the top five most played songs on Christian Radio this week. Check us out Saturday and Sunday night and online at TodaysChristianMusic.com.   MERCY ME CONTINUES TO CLIMB THE CHARTS AND LOVEWELL!  Already a mainstay in the Christian industry, MercyMe's latest endeavor is making significant waves in the mainstream as well. The Generous Mr. Lovewell has climbed to the top of the Billboard charts and continues to inspire a movement of unexpected kindness and random generosity. Click here to learn about the inspiration behind this band's latest album!  Wanna see more? Click here for MercyMe telling us all about the good ol' Mr. Lovewell along side a live performance of the chart topping single, "All of Creation."   FFH RETURNS WITH WIDE OPEN SPACES! Having practically dropped off of the  musical landscape literally and figuratively, Jennifer and Jeromy are back in the states with a new album and a renewed heart for worship! Read just how dramatically this couple's life was turned upside down as they faced trials, challenges and joy in this month's Worship section! LISTEN LIVE TO TODAY'S CHRISTIAN MUSIC Visit Today's Christian Music to hear live, contemporary Christian radio hits 24 hours a day. Broadcasting live from the heart of Nashville, the Christian music capital of the world, the Today's Christian Music Network staff gives listeners the opportunity to participate in the lives of artists and personalities through one-of-a-kind features, interviews and contests. Tune in for your favorite music plus catch the family friendly morning show with Doug and Kim tomorrow from 5AM to 9AM CST!

RECORDING WITH NATALIE GRANT! A new sound... a new studio... a new album! Catch up with Natalie Grant "In the Studio" as she talks about what life is like raising two daughters, releasing her summer project and recording with her husband in an old factory! Click here to find out more! Also, tune in to find out more about Natalie's 31 Days of Freedom coming in July's issue of CCM Magazine! CCM MAGAZINE THANKS OUR SUPPORTERS! Thanks to these wonderful business who support CCM Magazine: Newsboys and InPop Records; Christ for the Nations; Susie Magazine; Christine Evans and Black and Blue Movie; Integrity Music and ALM UK; Future Sonics; Yancy; and Nabiy. In addition to checking out these sponsors, click here for your chance to win a pair of custom fit Atrio ear phones from Futuresonics!   CHECK OUT NEW CCM SESSIONS! Want to spend more time getting to know artists backstage? Then check out CCM Sessions where we have ALL the latest interviews and video footage of concerts, exclusive acoustic sessions and highlights with MercyMe, Jaci Valesquez, Bluetree, Revive, Steven Curtis Chapman and much, much more! Watch now!