I approached reading this book with some hesitation, but I was intrigued by the premise. The hesitation was for two reasons: Stephen Lawhead and Christian Fantasy. I read several of Stephen Lawhead's (Ross's father) books ....
This is the album that first introduced me to Matthew West. It blew me away with how good it was. I was expecting your average run of the mill CCM artist. What I got was an incredibly well written album that held more than his debut hit sin ....
This week's album features one of CCM's classic pioneers. Whether backed by a full band or alone on the stage with only an acoustic guitar, this artist is the ultimate story teller. Like many of the early CCM pioneers, Don Francisco start ....
One would never think such sweet, tender vocals would be behind a female worship leader. Then there was Kari Jobe. Although Jobe has a worshipful background, her debut is more of an AC album. Don't get me wrong...the songs sure are worshipf ....
A much quieter and simpler sound then is featured on their next release "I Have a Dream". The songs on this release are very well crafted and engaging, featuring a very raw coffee shop type of presentation overall. It's great ....
I remember when i first heard of Rebecca St. James from a free cassette sampler from the Christian bookstore. I was instantly hooked to her song "Pray", and that was the first time i heard Christian rock! My family and I also remember her ....
Christian hip-hop has come a long way. In th early 90's, all we were seeing was GrapeTree Records spit out "gangsta-turned-thug for Jesus" recordings one after another. The quality was poor, the lyrics were raw and most people could not ....
Dre Murray is the quintessential emcee who has set the standard while defying stereotypes for southern rappers. Some believe that rappers from the south usually do not wax poetic, but mostly "turn up." Insert new album, 34.
By The Tree's debut album, Invade My Soul, was the first release for new label Fervent Records and was one of the most refreshing surprises of their release year. The songwriting from Chuck Dennie and Kevin Rhoads, founding members of By T ....