Christian Music Guys

Our guest is one of the most respected A&R minds in Christian music history. With more than 35 years in the industry, he’s helped shape the sound of CCM through legendary stops at Word, Sparrow, Star Song, and as president of Benson Records — before co-founding Centricity Music in 2005.
He’s the guy behind the scenes who discovered and signed artists like Point of Grace, Scott Krippayne, Cindy Morgan, Matt Redman, Nichole Nordeman, Warren Barfield, Jason Gray, and the Passion worship recordings. Oh — and along the way, he co-wrote ‘Love In Any Language,’ one of the most iconic Christian songs ever recorded.
A true shepherd of artists and songs — we’re honored to welcome VP of A&R and co-owner of Centricity Music, John Mays!

Today on Christian Music Guys, we’re welcoming pop singer-songwriter Ivey Asher. Raised between Austin, Nashville, and Los Angeles, Ivey started writing music at just ten years old as a way to express her thoughts, emotions, and faith. Her songs blend honest storytelling with cinematic pop melodies that connect deeply with listeners.
She’s kicking off a new chapter with her uplifting single “FREE!”, an anthem about choosing hope, freedom, and a fresh start — with more new music on the way. Let’s welcome Ivey Asher!
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Today on Christian Music Guys, we’re welcoming back a familiar voice and trusted industry leader — 3-time guest Kevin McNeese, founder of NewReleaseToday. Kevin has his finger on the pulse of everything happening in Christian music, and he’s joining us to break down all that went down in 2025. From the biggest moments and surprises in the industry to the impact of AI, The We Love Awards and so much more!
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On today's show, we chat with one of the biggest voices in Christian music, Jamie MacDonald’s story is one of raw redemption. Kicked out of her Michigan home at just 15 for singing, Jamie walked through years of instability and addiction before choosing recovery at 21—a decision that changed everything. Music became her lifeline, a place to process pain, rediscover hope, and find purpose. Her breakout single “Desperate,” a heartfelt cry of grief and hope, spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard and Mediabase Christian AC charts and was later reimagined with GRAMMY® winner Lauren Daigle. Now signed to Capitol CMG and preparing to release her self-titled debut album on January 23, 2026, Jamie’s journey comes full circle—proof that God can turn even the deepest pain into purpose.

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Today on Christian Music Guys, we’re switching things up and welcoming comedian Shama to the show! African-born, American-raised, homeschool graduate, middle child, and former pastor’s kid, Shama has a gift for making people laugh while keeping it real. He first took the internet by storm in 2018 with his viral “VeggieTales Remix,” and he hasn’t slowed down since.
With over 500 million combined views on his comedy sketches and music videos, Shama has become known for his top-notch production, hilarious characters, and sharp observational humor. Featured in outlets like Hope Nation, Relevant Magazine, and Rapzilla, Shama shares his journey, creativity, and faith-filled perspective on this episode. Get ready to laugh, relate, and enjoy a fun, refreshing conversation you won’t want to miss. 😂
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