(RNS) — The most popular worship song in churches these days is “Build My Life,” from Bethel Music, the megachurch-based worship music hit machine based in Northern California. Sitting at number one ...

But the Easter special was a reminder of how the church influences mainstream music. At the time, American Idol was in its eighth season, and it was the singular singing competition in the burgeoning ...

Sister Amiya spent 42 years as a teacher and has been a passionate composer of sacred music. The Bangladeshi religious has written lyrics for more than 100 hymns.

Below, Billboard looks at five country songs that mention the Bible. Carrie Underwood earned a top 5 Country Airplay chart ...

Picture this: It's sometime in the early 1990s, in rural Oklahoma. There's a little Baptist church – it's Sunday, and inside of the church everyone is wearing their nicest clothes. They listen to the ...

Country musician Eric Church is known for his consistent hits and lyrical prowess-as well as his signature aviator shades. The award-winning star from North Carolina has built quite a career for ...

Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile returns to SNL with two songs from her new solo album, Returning to Myself ...