CCM Magazine to cease publication; continues on internet

A SEMINAL publication in the development of contemporary Christian music, Nashville-based CCM Magazine has announced it will be ceasing the publication of its paper version and will in future only be available in the website version. Said Jim Cumbee of Salem Communications (Nasdaq:SALM), the publishers of CCM, "CCM Magazine readers tell us they want more information and want it faster than can be delivered in a monthly printed magazine. Accordingly, we will discontinue the printed version of CCM Magazine to put increased energies toward the continued growth and enhancement of our comprehensive Christian music and entertainment online network featuring CCMMagazine.com, ChristianMusicPlanet.com, CMCentral.com and MyCCM.org." The April issue will be the final printed version. CR

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