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More Beautiful You
''More Beautiful You'' is the first major label studio album by contemporary Christian musician Jonny Diaz. This was his first release with INO Records, released on June 2, 2009. Release Album This album peaked on the ''Billboard'' charts of the following: No. 23 on June 5, 2010 on the Christian Albums and spent 12 weeks on the chart, and No. 19 on Top Heatseekers on December 12, 2009 and January 30, 2010 and spent 18 weeks on the chart. Singles The single "More Beautiful You" charted on the AC Indicator Chart at No. 1, while on the ''Billboard'' Christian Songs Chart it peaked at No. 2 on August 29, 2009, and remained on the chart for 13 weeks. In addition, the single "More Beautiful You" was charted on the ''Billboard'' Heatseekers Songs Chart, and peaked at No. 32 on October 17, 2009, and remained on this chart for 10 weeks. The song also made it on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary Chart, and peaked at No. 25, and spent a total of eight weeks on the chart. The singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Diaz
Jonathan Adam "Jonny" Diaz (born March 30, 1984) is an American contemporary Christian pop artist originally from Lakeland, Florida. His song "More Beautiful You" has charted on American Christian music charts. His major record label debut album of the same name has charted on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top Heatseekers and Top Christian Albums charts. Career Diaz released his first album ''Shades of White'' in August 2003 right before he began his second year of college; his second album, ''Everyday God'', was released during his fourth year of college. He collaborated with producer Mitch Dane on his third CD ''They Need Love'' and the project came out in March 2007. That album included the song "Hold Me", which got him attention when the song placed on the Top 40 charts. Diaz's major label debut album ''More Beautiful You'' album has appeared on several ''Billboard'' magazine charts; on July 25, 2009 it was ranked No. 32 on the Top Christian Albums chart and No. 25 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CCM Magazine
''CCM Magazine'' is a twice-monthly online magazine focusing on contemporary Christian music, published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications. History ''CCM'' was first published in July 1978, as a printed magazine. It has been owned by Salem since 1999. On January 16, 2008, Salem announced that the April 2008 issue would be the final printed issue of the magazine, which would continue in an online-only format. When the magazine was first published, it was called ''Contemporary Christian Music'' and covered that music genre. The name was later shortened to ''CCM'', which was still an acronym for "Contemporary Christian Music". For a short time, the magazine changed its name to ''Contemporary Christian Magazine'' (keeping the "CCM" but broadening the scope) but then ultimately went back to ''Contemporary Christian Music'' (''CCM''). Then in May 2007, the name's meaning was changed to "Christ. Community. Music." The editor explained that the term "contemporary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2009. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2009 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2009 albums Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany Dillon
Bethany Dillon (born September 22, 1988), known since 2008 by her married name, Bethany Barnard, is a Contemporary Christian music artist. Her self-titled 2004 debut album was the highest selling female solo debut for that year, and attracted Gospel Music Association nominations for both Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. Her album ''Waking Up'' (2007) included production assistance of the GMA's 2005 Producer of the Year, Ed Cash, as well Will Hunt and John Alagia. Her sixth and seventh albums were ''Stop & Listen'' (2009) and ''A Better Word'' (2017). Barnard's work has appeared on the soundtrack albums of several feature films, including the single "Hero" in '' Dreamer'' (2005, from her second album, ''Imagination'' of that year), as well as singles for the '' Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' (2005) and '' Bridge to Terabithia'' (2007). Dillon wed Shane Barnard of Shane & Shane on March 29, 2008, and began produci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Groves
Sara Groves (born Sara Lee Colbaugh, September 10, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian singer, record producer, and author. Groves received her Bachelor of Science degree in history and English in 1994 from Evangel University, a private Christian university in Springfield, Missouri. Groves spent four years teaching high school in Rosemount, Minnesota before recording her first album, ''Past the Wishing'', in 1998. Since then, she has released nine additional albums and appeared on several others. Groves has been nominated for three Dove Awards, including New Artist of the Year in 2002 and Special Event Album of the Year 2003 by the Gospel Music Association. She was named one of the besChristian music artists of 2005and the album, '' Add to the Beauty'', was named Album of the Year for 2005 by ''CCM Magazine''. Career Groves started writing songs when she was four years old. She describes her youth as being "lonesome", and she wrote about deep issues while still in junior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawn McDonald
Shawn Michael McDonald (born September 4, 1977) is a Contemporary Christian music Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and s ... (CCM) singer, songwriter and guitarist. Childhood As a child, McDonald lived with his grandparents because his parents could not take care of him. Not really understanding the situation, he became rebellious. He would sneak out of the house, drink alcohol, get intoxicated, and later use drugs. He ended up living on the streets, where he grew up and sold drugs for money. After getting in trouble with the law, McDonald wanted to get his life in order and a boy named Chris and his grandmother started inviting him to church. He did not attend church, but one day as he was sitting, he picked up a Bible that his grandmother had given him and read a scrip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bebo Norman
Jeffery Stephen "Bebo" Norman (born May 29, 1973) is a former contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, US. His most successful album to date is ''Myself When I Am Real'', which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Falling Down". Other popular songs by Norman include "Disappear", "Nothing Without You", "I Will Lift My Eyes", and "Borrow Mine". He initially gained popularity when touring with another Christian band, Caedmon's Call. Norman's fans call themselves Simpletons. Norman is married to Roshare Finecey. Biography Early life and career Norman was originally involved in Young Life Ministries and gained a considerable fan base by performing at the summer camps there. This has drawn parallels to musician Matt Wertz and producer Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant), both of whom gained fame through their involvement with Young Life. Upon releasing ''Big Blue Sky'', his third album, Norman included a slip asking for donations to the organization. His song " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Mraz
Jason Thomas Mraz (; born June 23, 1977) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of his debut studio album, ''Waiting for My Rocket to Come'' (2002), which spawned the single " The Remedy (I Won't Worry)", that reached the top 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.Jason Mraz: Chart History The Hot 100, ''Billboard''. Retrieved May 25, 2014. His next two studio albums, '' Mr. A-Z'' (2005), and '''' (2008), peaked in the top five on the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Harris (musician)
Mark Harris is an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) singer and songwriter. Career Harris began his music career in the contemporary Christian music group Truth after graduating from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. 4Him (1989–2006) Harris is a founding member of the CCM male quartet, 4Him, which toured and recorded from 1990 to 2006. He wrote or co-wrote 25 number-one songs. 4Him won eight GMA Dove Awards, and were nominated for a Grammy Award for their album ''The Message''. Solo (2006–present) Harris began a solo career in 2005 and released his debut solo album, ''The Line Between the Two''. He followed ''Windows and Walls''. He won a GMA Dove Award in the category of Inspirational Song of the Year for his single "Find Your Wings". In 2009, he released a Christmas album titled, ''Christmas Is''. In 2011, he released his fourth solo project, ''Stronger in the Broken Places''. As a solo artist he has had three number-one songs. He also released a book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Sligh
Charles Christopher Sligh (born April 13, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, producer and pastor who was a finalist on the sixth season of ''American Idol'', finishing in tenth place. He has released 14 albums since 2001 as a solo artist, with his band Half Past Forever or with his former church's musical entity, Shoreline Music. He also starred in '' October Baby''. Early years Sligh was born in Madison, Tennessee to Chuck and Susan Sligh, Baptist Missionaries to American military servicemen. The family moved to Durham, North Carolina when Sligh was three years old but soon moved to Wiesbaden, Germany; where Chuck ministered to American troops. Chuck Sligh is an accomplished guitarist and passed his love of music to his three sons, of whom Sligh is the eldest. Although Sligh has been singing since high school he grew up listening only to classical music in a regimented upbringing. Sligh began his college study in pre-law at Pensacola Christian College in Florida, Sligh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Nathanson
Matthew Adam Nathanson (born March 28, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of Folk music, folk and rock and roll music. In addition to singing, he plays acoustic (sometimes a 12-string) and electric guitar, and has played both solo and with a full band. His work includes the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher". One of his hit songs, "Giants", was the opening music for the 2016 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas on ESPN. Early life and college years Nathanson was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, Lexington, Massachusetts and attended Proctor Academy in Andover, NH. His father is Jews, Jewish and his mother is Catholic Church, Catholic. Nathanson attended Pitzer College in Claremont, California (majoring in English and world literature). Matt attended the Fessenden School in West Newton, Massachusetts along with his brother, Neal, prior to going to high school at Proctor Academy. Despite living close by in Lexington, the two boarded at Fessenden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Heath
Brandon Heath Knell (born July 21, 1978) is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer, and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released six studio albums: ''Don't Get Comfortable'' (2006), ''What If We'' (2008), ''Leaving Eden'' (2011), ''Blue Mountain'' (2012), ''No Turning Back'' (2015), and ''Faith Hope Love Repeat'' (2017). He is best known for the No. 1 singles: " I'm Not Who I Was" and "Give Me Your Eyes". He was nominated four times at the Dove Awards of 2008 and won in the "New Artist of the Year" category. His second album was nominated for "Gospel Album of the Year" at the 51st Grammy Awards of 2009. Heath began his career by writing songs as a teenager. His first independently released album, ''Early Stuff'' (2004), was a compilation of his earlier songwriting. Also after releasing ''Soldier'' in 2004, he signed with Reunion Records to release his first main studio album, ''Don't Get Comfortable'', in late 2006. The album's first single, "Our God R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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