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God Of Wonders
"God of Wonders" is a song written by Steve Hindalong and Marc Byrd, of the Christian rock group The Choir. The song was originally recorded by Mac Powell with Cliff and Danielle Young. It is the first track on the 2000 compilation album, '' City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise''. It has been recorded as a cover nearly 100 times by notable artists including: * Rebecca St. James on her 2002 album, ''Worship God''. * Chris Tomlin of Passion on the 2002 album, Our Love Is Loud. * Kutless on their 2009 album, '' It Is Well''. * Shane & Shane. * Steve Green. * Caedmon's Call. * Third Day on their 2003 album, '' Offerings II: All I Have to Give''. Reception The song was nominated for best Worship Song of the year at the 2004 GMA Dove Award A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Hindalong
Steve Hindalong (born November 29, 1959) is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with the alternative rock band the Choir. Since 2006, Hindalong has also been an official member of the alternative country supergroup Lost Dogs. After becoming a prolific producer in the late 1990s, Hindalong received several Dove awards (2001 and 2003, "Special Event Album of the Year") for his work on the '' City on a Hill'' project. Hindalong also co-wrote "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd, which was used by NASA to wake up Discovery astronaut Michael Fossum. Discography The Choir * ''Shades of Gray'' (1986) – Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Percussion * ''Diamonds and Rain'' (1986) – Songwriter, Drums, Percussion * ''Chase the Kangaroo'' (1987) – Producer, Songwriter, Drums * ''Wide-Eyed Wonder'' (1989) – Producer, Songwriter, Drums * ''Circle Slide'' (1990) – Producer, Songwriter, Drums * ''Kissers and Killers'' (1993) – Producer, Songwr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutless
Kutless is an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released multiple studio albums and one live album, ''Live from Portland''. They have sold over 3 million records worldwide. History Earlier years (1999–2000) The band was formed in Portland, Oregon, as a campus worship band named "Call Box". They performed during the 1999–2000 school year at Warner Pacific College. Their first guitarist, Andrew Morrison, decided to leave the band shortly before they signed with BEC records. James Mead replaced Andrew at lead guitar. The Band changed their name to "Kutless" in October 2001, before releasing their first three-track EP followed up by their full-length album in 2002 on BEC Recordings. Kutless chose their name because of a Bible verse. Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (NRSV). Because of this, the band says, "He took our cuts for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All I Have To Give
"All I Have to Give" is a song by American boy band Backstreet Boys, produced and written by Full Force, and released as the third and final single from their second album ''Backstreet's Back'' and the sixth and final single from their US debut album. The single debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their third top-10 single in the US, following "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)". Background Alongside working with Max Martin for their second album, ''Backstreet's Back'', the Backstreet Boys began collaborating with Full Force in late 1996 as a way to differentiate themselves from the pop and R&B genre. In a 2017 interview with ''Billboard'', Howie Dorough discussed how the song was particularly significant to him:My sound wasn’t exactly the lead-person sound for the group with these songs. "All I Have To Give" was me finally getting a chance to step to the plate and show the world who I am as a singer. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Day
Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. Drummer David Carr was the last band member to quit, prior to the band’s farewell tour in May and June 2018. The band's name is a reference to the biblical accounts of the resurrection of Jesus on the third day following his crucifixion. The band was inducted in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on September 19, 2009. They have sold over 7 million albums in the United States and had 28 number one Christian album chart radio hits. Their fans are known as "Gomers" after a song on their second album about Gomer. History Forming years and independent recordings (1991–1994) In 1991, high-schoolers Mac Powell and Mark Lee formed Third Day as a Christian music group with pianist Billy Wilkins and guitarist August McCoy. McCoy left the following year to pursue tertiary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caedmon's Call
Caedmon's Call is a contemporary Christian band which fused traditional folk with world music and alternative rock. They were composed of Cliff Young (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Danielle Young (vocals), Garett Buell (percussion), Jeff Miller (bass guitar), Todd Bragg (drums), and Josh Moore (keyboard, accordion, harmonica). Former members include Doug Elmore (percussion), Cari Harris Moore (vocals), Randy Holsapple ( Hammond organ), Aric Nitzberg (bass guitar), Joshua Phillips (pan flute/percussion), and Aaron Tate (songwriting duties). Derek Webb (vocals, guitar) left the band in 2001 to pursue a solo career, but briefly returned to the band for the 2007 recording of '' Overdressed''. Andrew Osenga joined around the time of Webb's departure, and left after the brief tour backing the 2007 album ''Overdressed''. History Caedmon's Call was formed in 1993 with six original members, Cliff Young (whose father and brother are highly successful pastors of megachurches), Daniell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Green (singer)
StevGreen'' (born 1956) is an American Christian music singer, recognized for his tenor vocal range and flexible solo style. Early life Green was born in Portland, Oregon, to Charles and Jo Green, who were Baptist missionaries. He spent much of his early life in Argentina and then proceeded to attend Phoenix Christian High School along with two of his six siblings. He graduated froPhoenix Christian High Schoolin 1974 and, at age 18, enrolled at Grand Canyon University. His intended major was pre-law, but a professor recognized his musical talent and encouraged him to develop it. Career After two years at the university, Green left to travel the world with the band Truth. After his two-year stint with Truth (1976–78), Green married Marijean McCarty, a former member of Truth. They moved to Alexandria, Indiana, to sing backup for the Bill Gaither Trio. In 1980, Green joined Gary McSpadden, Lee Young and Bill Gaither to form the Gaither Vocal Band. Green sang tenor for their fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane & Shane
Shane & Shane is a Texas-based contemporary worship music band known for acoustic praise and worship music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals). They are often joined by their drummer and manager, Joey Parish. Background Shane Barnard Barnard grew up in Lubbock, Texas, where he attended Texas Tech University and later Texas A&M University. It was there that he led worship at the popular Christian student gathering Breakaway, and where he met Everett. Barnard is also known for his unique style of strumming the acoustic guitar and his high vocal range. During his junior year as a student at Texas A&M University, Barnard began a recording career. Prior to joining Everett, Barnard teamed up with friend Caleb Carruth to release an album. Entitled ''Salvation Still Remains'', it was released in limited numbers. Barnard and Carruth later agreed to end their partnership amicably, stating that they "were just moving in different directi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Is Well (album)
''It Is Well: A Worship Album by Kutless'', more commonly referred to as ''It Is Well'', is the second worship album and sixth full-length album by the Christian rock band Kutless. It was released on October 20, 2009. The first single, "What Faith Can Do," has seen success on the Christian Adult Contemporary Chart, the Inspirational/Soft Rock Chart, and the Christian CHR (Pop) Chart. The album debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Christian Albums chart and No. 42 on the Billboard Top 200. Recently, they have released a music video for their hit song "What Faith Can Do." The song "What Faith Can Do" charted at No. 19 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. Musically, the album deviates away from the hard rock sound on their previous albums and features a softer, calmer tone. Track listing The deluxe edition of ''It Is Well'' features three live versions of songs from the album, one acoustic version and one new song. Personnel Kutless * Jon Micah Sumrall †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passion (worship Band)
Passion is a contemporary worship music band, a central part of Passion Conferences in Atlanta, Georgia. Passion band have released 28 albums over the span of two decades under the name Passion. Most of the Passion albums are live albums, recorded during performances in conferences or tours. Passion Conferences also owns sixstepsrecords, a record label that includes Crowder and Passion. Sixstepsrecords artists form the core group of artists performing at the Passion Gatherings, including Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, Brett Younker, and Jimi Cravity. Other artists that have performed at Passion Gatherings include Lecrae, Hillsong United, Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe, Tenth Avenue North, Shane and Shane, SonicFlood, Gungor, Rend Collective, and Sean Curran of Bellarive. History Passion's first record, ''Our Soul's Desire'', was released in 1997 under Star Song Records. After Star Song artists transferred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Byrd
Carey Marcus "Marc" Byrd (born 1970) is an American musician, writer, and producer best known as one-half of the post-rock/ ambient duo Hammock with Andrew Thompson. Since its formation in 2005, Hammock has released ten full-length albums and five EPs. One review of Hammock's 2013 record ''Oblivion Hymns'' remarked that Hammock "...has gone on to become one of the foremost purveyors of affecting ambient post-rock on the scene." Byrd was also involved in the 2006 ambient art project ''The Sleepover Series, Volume One'', which featured five solo tracks written and performed by Byrd. After an impromptu invitation to give their first-ever live performance as Hammock at the overseas debut art exhibition of Riceboy Sleeps, the artistic collaboration between Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson (lead singer and guitarist of Sigur Rós) and Alex Somers (graphic designer and member of the band Parachutes), Byrd and Thompson wrote brand-new songs to celebrate the occasion, an undertaking which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Tomlin
Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God", " Our God", "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" and his cover of " Good Good Father". Tomlin has been awarded 23 GMA Dove Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his 2012 album '' And If Our God Is for Us...'', and two RIAA certified platinum albums. Because of his songs' popularity in many contemporary churches, ''Time'' magazine stated he may be the "most often sung artist anywhere". Tomlin's 2013 album ''Burning Lights'' debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, becoming the fourth CCM album in history to do so. Early life Tomlin was born in Grand Saline, Texas in 1972 to Donna and Connie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worship God
''Worship God'' is the seventh studio album by Rebecca St. James, released on 26 February 2002. It is her highest charting album to date, peaking at No. 94 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album produced the hit singles "Song of Love" and "Breathe". Writing and development Unlike her prior albums, St. James only co-wrote four out of the eleven songs. Because of its worship genre, the other seven songs are standard worship cover songs. These songs are Matt Redman's "Let My Words Be Few" and "Better Is One Day", Marie Barnett's "Breathe", City on a Hill's " God of Wonders", Lenny LeBlanc and Paul Baloche's " Above All", Jeremy Casella's "More Than the Watchmen", and the hymn " It Is Well". St. James says "Song of Love" was partly inspired by the lorikeets outside her grandparents' home in Australia.''Worship God'' liner notes. "Lamb of God" was written and vocally recorded in just an hour and a half. St. James says of the track, "My favorite moments in songwriting are when God mirac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
