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WOW Hits 2014 ...
''WOW Hits 2014'' is a two-disc compilation album composed of some of the biggest hits on Christian radio in 2013. This disc features 33 songs (39 on the deluxe edition). On March 21, 2014, the album was certified gold by the RIAA with shipments of over 500,000 copies in the US. Track listing Chart performance Certifications References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wow Hits 2014 2013 compilation albums 2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ... [...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] |
MercyMe
MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. The band formed in 1994 and released six independent albums before signing with INO Records in 2001. The group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single " I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, '' Almost There'', to triple platinum certification. Since then, the group has released eight additional studio albums (six of which have been certified gold) and a greatest hits album, '' 10''. The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the ''Billboard'' Christian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1. MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations. On April 8, 2014, the band released its eighth studio album titled ''Welcome to the New''. Their ninth studio album, ''Lifer' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come To The Well
''Come to the Well'' is the fifth studio album by American contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns, released on October 18, 2011, through Beach Street and Reunion Records. The album, which has a predominantly pop rock and rock sound, was based on the Biblical story of the woman at the well. In writing the album, lead vocalist Mark Hall collaborated with songwriters Steven Curtis Chapman, Matthew West, and Tom Douglas. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the album's songwriting, and received the award for Top Christian Album at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. Although it was projected to debut at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 by music industry analysts, ''Come to the Well'' debuted at number two on the chart and number one on the Christian Albums chart with first-week sales of 99,000 units. It also debuted on the Canadian Albums Chart at number sixty-nine and appeared at number eight on the New Zealand Albums Chart in 2012 fo ... [...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] |
Jesus, Friend Of Sinners
"Jesus, Friend of Sinners" is a song by American Christian rock band Casting Crowns. Written by Mark Hall and Matthew West and produced by Mark A. Miller, it was released as the second single from the band's 2011 album '' Come to the Well''. The song has been regarded musically as a " pop hymn" and lyrically "admonishes the church to show compassion". "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" met with a positive reception from critics, many of whom praised the song's lyrical content. A music video has been released for the song. It has peaked at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Soft AC/Inspirational chart, No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Christian AC Indicator chart, No. 6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs and Hot Christian AC charts, and No. 20 on the Christian CHR chart. Background Casting Crowns' frontman, Mark Hall wrote "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" to address the idea that the world knows those who follow the Christian faith more for what they oppose than what they support; he stated that the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The People Said Amen
''All the People Said Amen'' is the first compilation album by contemporary worship music recording artist Matt Maher, released on April 23, 2013. It is his fourth album with Essential Records, and his seventh overall release. The album was produced by Matt Maher and Paul Moak. Music and lyrics Writing for ''CCM Magazine'', Grace S. Aspinwall said that Maher was "armed with his deep and soulful vocal", which she found that "his voice is radiant on this project." Joshua Andre of Christian Music Zine told that "with Matt oozing creativity, poetry, metaphors and engagement, not to mention the presence of the Holy Spirit," and this was because Andre perceived "Matt's offerings are honest, thoughtful and full of references to God's goodness and righteousness." In addition, Andre found that "Matt Maher has really recorded and performed out of his skin in this effort, and it shows on this professional and sophisticated album". However, Cross Rhythms' Stephen Curry wrote that "the live tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christy Nockels
Christy Lynette Nockels (née Hill, born November 17, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She was also one of the lead members of the band Watermark, along with her husband, Nathan Nockels. Biography and career Christy Nockels was born in Fort Worth, Texas to a pastor and a piano teacher but grew up in Oklahoma. Christy met Nathan Nockels in 1993 at the Christian Artists Seminar in Estes Park, Colorado. After getting married in 1995, they began serving as worship leaders in their local church in Oklahoma City. They also began writing songs together and released an album in 1996. The album, which was released under the name Sons & Daughters, was called ''Holy Roar'', and featured the contribution of fellow worship leader and friend, Charlie Hall. Louie Giglio, pastor and founder of the Passion Movement, heard the album and invited the Nockels and Charlie Hall to attend the first Passion Conference in Austin, Texas, in 1997. After this, Christy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Maher
Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 Christian Albums ''Billboard'' chart and four of his singles have reached the Top 25 Christian Songs chart. His notable writing credits include "Your Grace Is Enough", "I Will Rise", "Because He Lives (Amen)", "Christ Is Risen", and "Lord I Need You". Maher has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards in his career and was awarded the Songwriter of the Year at the 2015 GMA Dove Awards. He is a practicing Catholic. Personal life Maher was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada. His parents recognized his musical talent, and he grew up taking piano lessons and immersing himself in a broad variety of music and playing in concert and jazz ensembles, singing in a choir, and playing in a garage rock band. Maher started his post-secondary s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Flag
White Flag may refer to: *White flag, a white-colored flag used in various contexts, especially war Music Bands * White Flag (band), an American punk rock band * Whiteflag Project, formerly known as Whiteflag, world fusion band from Israel and Gaza Strip * '' Passion: White Flag'', an album by the Passion Worship Band Songs * "White Flag" (Dido song) * "White Flag" (Passion song) * "White Flag", a song by Clairo from Immunity * "White Flag", a song by Bishop Briggs from ''Church of Scars'' * "White Flag", a song by Sabrina Carpenter from ''Can't Blame a Girl for Trying'' and ''Eyes Wide Open'' * "White Flag", a song by Far East Movement from ''Free Wired'' * "White Flag", a song by Gorillaz from ''Plastic Beach'' * "White Flag", a song by Guided by Voices from ''The Bears for Lunch'' * "White Flag", a song by Joseph from '' I'm Alone, No You're Not'' * "White Flag", a song by September from ''Love CPR'' Other uses * ''White Flag'' (Johns painting), a painting by Jasper Johns * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristian Stanfill
Kristian Paul Stanfill (born April 9, 1983) is an American Christian music singer, songwriter and worship leader from Atlanta, Georgia. His 2011 album '' Mountains Move'' reached No. 64 on the ''Billboard'' 200. He is currently the worship pastor at Passion City Church and a worship leader at Passion Conferences. Early life Stanfill was born in Marietta, Georgia, on April 9, 1983. After showing an interest in songwriting, Stanfill began playing guitar at the age of 13. At age 15, he began to lead worship in his Sunday school at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. In 2002, after graduating from George Walton Comprehensive High School, Stanfill attended Samford University. Shortly after graduating from Samford, he started leading worship at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. While in college, Stanfill met his wife, Kerri. They were married in 2004, and have four children. Musical career In 2005, Stanfill became involved with Passion City Church and the Passion organi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Riddle
Jeremy Michael Riddle (born October 18, 1977) is an American Christian musician, songwriter, and worship leader, best known for a long tenure as an ensemble leader with Bethel Music. Background Born in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey Jeremy Riddle's debut album, ''Full Attention'', was released on March 6, 2007. It peaked on the ''Billboard'' Top Christian and Gospel Albums Chart at No. 47, and the only single released from the album, "Sweetly Broken", peaked at No. 19 on both the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay Charts. It has also been used as a contemporary worship song. In 2009, Riddle released ''The Now and Not Yet'' through Varietal Records. Riddle has stated on his website that the reason for this album is to "reatefresh expressions of worship that both exalt the Creator and encourage and enlighten the people of God." The album has appeared on two charts, ''Billboard''s Hot Christian Albums format (peaking at No. 15) and the Top Heatseekers (peak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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