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WOW Hits 2008
''WOW Hits 2008'' is a two-disc compilation album comprising some of the biggest hits on Christian radio from the previous year. Disc one features more of the adult contemporary hits, while disc two features the CHR/Pop and Rock hits. On November 12, 2008 the album was certified gold in the US by the RIAA. The compilation peaked at No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.Billboard.com/ref> This was the first collection in the series not to be certified at least Platinum. Track listing Bonus MP3 downloads #"Where Your Heart Belongs" – Mainstay #"The Twenty-First Time" – Monk and Neagle #"Come Undone" – Jackson Waters #"Not Afraid" – Stephanie Smith #"Let Go" – Grey Holiday #"You Are" – Mark Roach #"Salvation Station" – Newworldson #"It's Beautiful" – Eleventyseven #"A Lot In Common" – Group 1 Crew #"God In Me" – Daniel Doss Band #"Inside Out" – Cadia #"Praise and Adore" – Wavorly #"3 Minute Song" – Josh Wilson Those who purchased ''WOW Hits 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 stylistically rooted in Christian music. It was formed by those affected by the 1960s Jesus movement revival who began to express themselves in other styles of popular music, beyond the church music of hymns, gospel and Southern gospel music that was prevalent in the church at the time. Initially referred to as Jesus music, today, the term is typically used to refer to pop, but also includes rock, alternative rock, hip hop, metal, contemporary worship, punk, hardcore punk, latin, EDM, R&B-influenced gospel and country styles. It has representation on several music charts including '' Billboard''s Christian Albums, Christian Songs, Hot Christian AC (Adult Contemporary), Christian CHR, Soft AC/Inspirational and Christian Digital Songs as ... [...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] |
Rob Graves
Robert Douglas "Rob" Graves (born May 18, 1973) is an American songwriter, musician, and producer. He is most well known for his work with the band Red. Graves has produced for bands such as, Red, Pillar, Wavorly, Kerrie Roberts and Head. He has two Grammy Award nominations for the rock band Red and is a four-time Dove Award recipient, his first in 2007 for " Breathe Into Me" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year), in 2009 for "Lost" (Rock Recorded Song of the Year) and most recently with ''Innocence & Instinct ''Innocence & Instinct'' is the second studio album by American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 10, 2009 through Essential Records and Sony Music. It was produced by Rob Graves. The standard edition of the album contains ...'' (Rock Album of the Year). In addition to his wins, he has received nine other Dove Award nominations. Graves also wrote the score for the yet to be released film, ''Into the Darkness''. Discography Production credits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Grant
Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009), and again in 2012. She has also been nominated for eight Grammy Awards (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020). Early life Grant was born December 21, 1971 in Seattle, Washington. She enrolled at Northwest College (Now Northwest University) in Kirkland, Washington, studying to be a schoolteacher. She reportedly figured that her musical gifts were merely for sharing with her local church until she learned how to find God's true calling for her life, and so switched directions and began a career in Christian music. Career Grant first started in contemporary Christian music when she auditioned for the travelling music group Truth. Later she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her solo career. There she signed with Benson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush Of Fools (album)
''Rush of Fools'' is the self-titled debut studio album from Christian rock band Rush of Fools. It was released on May 8, 2007, on Midas Records. Track listing # " Undo" (Kevin Huguley, Wes Willis, Scott Davis) – 3:41 # "We All" (Huguley, Willis, Matt Bronleewe, Jason Ingram) – 3:23 # "When Our Hearts Sing" (Huguley, Willis, Bronleewe, Ingram) – 2:52 # "Your Love" (Huguley, Bronleewe, Ingram) – 3:06 # "Fame" (Huguley, Willis, Davis) – 3:31 # "Peace Be Still" (Huguley, Willis, Bronleewe, Ingram) – 4:35 # "All We Ever Needed" (Willis, Ingram) – 4:18 # "Can't Get Away" (Huguley, Willis, Davis, Sam Mizell) – 4:14 # "For Those" (Huguley, Bronleewe, Ingram) – 4:03 # "Jesus Hurry" (Huguley, Willis, Davis) – 3:38 # "Already" (Willis, Bronleewe, Ingram) – 4:01 Chart positions The album reached No. 181 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and No. 9 on the Top Christian Albums chart. Awards In 2008, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush Of Fools
Rush of Fools is an American Christian rock/ contemporary Christian music band from Birmingham, Alabama. They are known for their 2007 hit single " Undo", co-written with producer Scott Davis, which was the most played song of 2007 on Adult Contemporary Christian Music radio stations according to R&R magazine.UNDO Named R&R Most Played Song of the Year December 28, 2007, Mike Parker, Retrieved December 31, 2007 It was the No. 1 Christian song for five consecutive weeks from June 4 to July 2, 2007 on 20 The Countdown Magazine's charts. Their second single "When Our Hearts Sing" was the seventh most played song of 2007. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undo (Rush Of Fools Song)
"Undo" is the first single record by the contemporary Christian band Rush of Fools. It was released in 2007 from the band's first album, ''Rush of Fools''. It was the most played song of the year in 2007 on Christian adult contemporary radio in the USA. This song was on the compilation album ''WOW Hits 2008''. Background The song was written in Nashville, Tennessee, where the lead vocalist Wes Willis and the guitarist Kevin Huguley were songwriting with the producer, Scotty D. Huguley said, "We'd got writer's block... We'd packed up our guitars and our bags; everything was out by the door and we were saying our goodbyes and this lyric hit one of us, it was just: 'I've been here before, here I am again'... We picked everything back out and we grabbed our guitars and it was about 45 minutes or an hour and we'd written this song." Reception The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Kim Jones, the Christian music guide of ''About.com'', called "Undo" an album "highlight" a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lifesong
''Lifesong'' is the second studio album by American Christian rock band Casting Crowns, released on August 30, 2005 by Beach Street Records and Reunion Records. Produced by Mark A. Miller, ''Lifesong'' was the follow-up to the band's self-titled debut album. Although the unexpected success of the first album led to tremendous demand for new music from Casting Crowns, lead vocalist Mark Hall was advised by Steven Curtis Chapman (a co-producer of the debut album) and Mac Powell not to worry about commercial expectations. ''Lifesong'', which has a pop rock and adult contemporary sound, focuses on challenging believers and indicting piousness and hypocrisy in the Christian church. Worship themes are also prominent in the album. ''Lifesong'' was received positively by music critics. Many critics praised the album's songwriting, although others felt the album's sound was derivative. The album and its singles were nominated for many awards, with the album winning the Grammy Award for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, as part of a youth group at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. They later moved to Stockbridge, Georgia, and more members joined. Some members of the band currently work as ministers for Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia. The band has won a Grammy and a Dove Award. History Early years and initial success Christian rock group Casting Crowns began as a student worship band in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1999. Led by singer, songwriter, and youth pastor Mark Hall, the group initially included guitarists Juan DeVevo and Hector Cervantes, violinist Melodee DeVevo, and drummer Rob Cervantes (a.k.a. Chavez). The group relocated to Georgia, in 2001, adding Chris Huffman on bass, Megan Garrett on keyboards and accordion, and drummer Andy Williams. This augmented version of Casting Crowns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Hall (musician)
John Mark Hall (born September 14, 1969) is the lead vocalist for the Georgia-based contemporary Christian music group Casting Crowns, a seven-member group composed of worship leaders. Hall is also youth pastor at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough. Early childhood Hall was diagnosed with learning disabilities as a child, including attention deficit disorder just before third grade. He also was diagnosed with dyslexia. Mark defines himself as "a broken person made whole". He talks about his trials in his book ''Lifestories''. Early ministry Hall served as youth pastor to the First Baptist Church of Samson, Alabama and other churches while pursuing a music degree at the Baptist College of Florida. Upon earning his degree, Mark and his wife Melanie moved to Loganville, Georgia, where he served as the Minister of Music and Students at Center Hill Baptist Church. In each church he started a youth band as a way to involve students in a ministry that would allow them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming Up To Breathe
''Coming Up to Breathe'' is the fourth studio album by Christian rock band MercyMe. Released on April 25, 2006, by INO Records, the album was intended by MercyMe to be edgier than their previous albums. ''Coming Up to Breathe'' sold 58,000 copies its first week, MercyMe's biggest sales week at the time. It debuted and peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Christian Albums chart, number five on the Rock Albums chart, and number thirteen on the ''Billboard'' 200. It also appeared on the Alternative Albums chart in 2007, peaking at number thirteen. ''Coming Up to Breathe'' was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2007, signifying shipments of over 500,000 copies. ''Coming Up to Breathe'' received positive reviews from critics. It was also nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards, and for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards. The song "Bring the Rain" was nominated for Song of the Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
