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Gospel

Personnel includes: Rich Mullins (vocals, hammered dulcimer, piano); Rick Elias (high-string acoustic, acoustic & electric guitars, guitar); Jimmy A (acoustic guitar, guitar, bass); Billy Crockett (acoustic guitar, guitar); Phil Madeira (electric guitar, background vocals); Jerry McPherson, David Cleveland, Kenny Greenberg, Tom Hemby (guitar); Sam Levine (recorder); Bill Sinclair (harmonica); Reed Arvin (piano, Synclavier, keyboards, hand claps, finger snaps, foot steps); Michael W. Smith (piano); Lee Lundgren (Hammond B-3 organ, organ, squeezebox, hooter); Blaire Masters (keyboards); Mark Hill, Gary Lunn, Danny O'Lannerghty, Jimmy Lee Sloas (bass); Aaron Smith (drums, background vocals); Chris McHugh, Keith Edwards, Steve Brewster, Paul Leim (drums); Eric Darken, Tim Marsh (percussion)... Less

Additional personnel: Ernie Saunders (conductor); Rev. Clarance Blair (MC); Issac Phillips (guitar); Willis Hickerson, Zachary Williams (organ, keyboards); Ron Burrell (bass); Howard Kennedy (drums, percussion). Producers: Howard Kennedy, Rev. Christopher Squire.HOSANNA! AND THEY SANG THE WORD was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album.Personnel: Maurette Brown Clark (vocals); Isaac Phillips (guitar); Willis Hickerson (organ, keyboards); Ron Burrell (bass guitar); Howard Kennedy (drums).Audio Mixers: Al Alberts, Jr.; Howard Kennedy; Willis Hickerson. Recording information: Chester High School.Editors: Al Alberts, Jr.; Willis Hickerson.Slick (in the good sense) contemporary gospel by an extremely versatile choral group that makes particularly good use of... Less

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.Passion Worship Band includes: Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, David Crowder (vocals, guitar); Jack Parker (guitar, keyboards); Daniel Carson, Kendal Combes, Jason Solley, Gary Burnette (guitar); Mike Hogan (violin, DJ); Jesse Reeves, Todd Cromwell, Mike Dodson, Pat Malone (bass); Ken Lewis (drums, percussion); Joey Parish, Will Hunt, Jeremy Bush (drums); Nathan Nockles, Christy Nockles, Christine Dente, Steve Fee (background vocals). Engineers include: Joe Neil, Scott Peets, Tom Laune.Recorded live at the Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta Georgia; Bren Events Center, Irvine, California; Bridgeway Studios, Franklin, Tennessee. Digitally remastered using HDCD technology. Personnel: Chris Tomlin, David... Less

Personnel: Rich Mullins (vocals, hammer dulcimer, piano); Jimmy Abegg (acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin); Rick Elias (acoustic & electric guitars); Billy Crockett (acoustic guitar); Beaker (dulcimer); Lee Lundgren (keyboards, squeezebox, hooter, organ); Danny O'Lannerty (acoustic & electric basses); Chris McHugh (drums); Eric Darken (percussion); Judson Spence, Michael Mellet, Linda Elias, Nicki Lundgren, Jarrod Brown (background vocals). Personnel: Rich Mullins (dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, piano, organ); Jimmy A. (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin); Billy Crockett (guitar, acoustic guitar); Richard Elias (guitar, electric guitar); Rick Elias (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Beaker (dulcimer); Lee Lundgren (accordion, organ); Reed Arvin (piano, keyboards); Eric... Less

CCM outfit MercyMe had four albums to their credit before releasing 2006's COMING UP TO BREATHE. While the effort boasts the group's usual blend of pop-rock structures, accessible melodies, and faith-based lyrics, COMING UP TO BREATHE finds MercyMe refining their craft to offer up some of the best songwriting and playing of their career.The driving, soaring title track opens the album with an effective punch, and also establishes singer Bart Millard's lyrical stance of seeking Jesus Christ in times of trouble, a theme repeated often throughout the album. But if MercyMe delve deeper into rock territory on this album, they sacrifice none of their penchant for pop hooks (as on the immediately catchy "So Long Self") or expansive, inspirational choruses (as on the lilting "Something About... Less

Tribe of Benjamin: Lynitra Eskridge, Brian Haley, Elijah Holt, Cassandra Robertson, Princess Tankard, Jay Terry, Jeffery White (vocals); Minstral Ben Tankard (various instruments). Recording information: Ben-Jamin Studios.Best known as the backing choir for popular gospel performer Ben Tankard, Tribe Of Benjamin make their debut with Raize Da Praize, a collection of urban and jazz-inspired praise songs. The group performs a new version of Tankard's hit "Git Yo' Prayze On!" and cover many moods and styles on songs like "It Is Good To Give Thanks," "His Marvelous Light" and "Your Love Is Extravagant." Raize Da Praize is a strong first effort from an ensemble brimming with personality. ~ Heather Phares

Recording information: Dedx Studios, Wil (CH) (02/2005- 03/2005).

Personnel includes: John Michael Talbot, National Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Of London, The Ambrosian Men's Choir And The Junior Boys Choir Of Desborough School. Engineers: Malcolm Harper, Mike Ross-Trevor.Record ed at Little Portion, Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Angel Recording Studio, London, England. Includes liner notes by John Michael Talbot.

Additional personnel: Tri-City Singers (vocals).Just before retiring, gospel luminary Donald Lawrence and his Tri-City Singers put on one last no-holds-barred show, featuring a who's-who of contemporary gospel stars, including Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Karen Clark Sheard, covering the songs that made the Tri-City Singers so popular. This LAST WALTZ for the gospel set features the Grammy-nominated track "Encourage Yourself," a soulful and inspirational call for self-respect.

Personnel: Amy Grant (vocals).In addition to being one of the biggest names in the history of Contemporary Christian Music, Amy Grant was one of the first stars of that world to score pop crossover success. GREATEST HITS collects 19 tracks from both her mainstream and religious work over nearly 20 years. What's made Grant such a strong performer has always been her knack for a great pop song regardless of subject matter, and GREATEST HITS has plenty examples of just that, including "Baby Baby," "Takes a Little Time," and "I Will Remember You," among others. This special-edition CD also includes a bonus disc with videos, a ringtone, and an interview with Grant.

Photographer: Kevin Mazur.In the '80s and '90s, Christian music, previously a Gospel-only affair, broadened its horizons, expanding to incorporate contemporary pop production values and song structures. With this progression, millions of spiritually inclined listeners, who were previously put off by the old-timey aspect of the "old school" opened up their ears, hearts and wallets, making contemporary Christian music a major player in the music industry. The smart folks at Time-Life decided to document this phenomenon with SONGS 4 LIFE, a quartet of compilations that walks the listener through 25 years of Christian pop.While there's too much diversity on this two-disc set to pin EMBRACE HIS GRACE down to any one them, a common thread here seems to songs of pure exultation. There's an... Less

Take 6: Alvin Chea, Mark Kibble, David Thomas, Cedric Dent, Claude V. Knight III, Mervyn Warren (vocals, live vocal percussion). Additional personnel: Matthew Morse (Synclavier); James Blair (drums, percussion). Recorded at Eleven Eleven Sound, Javelina Studios and Digital Recorders, Nashville, Tennessee.Take 6's second recording is almost the equal of their first. The six singers (Mark Kibble, Claude V. McKnight III, Cedric Dent, David Thomas, Mervyn E. Warren and Alvin Chea) perform some near-miraculous ensembles on a variety of original material, all of which contains gospel-oriented lyrics. Take 6's first two CDs are their strongest, before the innovative group started to water down both their message and their jazz-influenced harmony sound with the addition of occasional instruments... Less

Personnel: Josh Wilson (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, melodica, keyboards, vibraphone, hand claps, background vocals); Britt Nicole, Sarah Reeves, Christina Nichols, Brad O'Donnell (vocals, vibraphone, hand claps); Court Clement, Mike Payne, Michael Chaves (electric guitar); Jeff Pardo (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer organ, synthesizer, programming); Ben Shive (piano); Zac Rae (Wurlitzer organ, keyboards, synthesizer); Aaron Sterling (drums); Marshall Altman (percussion, programming, background vocals); Lindsey Jones, Alli Rogers (background vocals).Audio Mixers: Jeff Pardo; F. Reid Shippen. Recording information: Bletchley Park; Casa De Bevins; El Dorado Studios, Burbank, CA; Invertigo Productions; The Galt Line, North Hollywood, CA; Track Shack. Photographer: Micah... Less

New Direction includes: Curtis "Busta" Brown, Kevin Vasser, Hezekiah Walker, Cedric "Sean" Hodo, Percy Gray, Jr., Natasha Robinson, Levi Stewart, Angel McSwain, Alisa "Shanta" Gray, Emoni Wilkins (vocals); Derrick Buckingham (guitar); Mark Douthit (saxophone); Lloyd Barry (horns); Jeral Gray, Sr. (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Phillip Feaster (organ); Percy Bady (keyboards, programming); Sharay Reed (bass); Calvin Rodgers (drums); New Direction Choir. Principally recorded in Chicago, Illinois. Producers: Jeral Gray, Sr., Percy Gray, Jr.Personnel: Levi Stewart (rap vocals); Derrick Buckingham (guitar); Eric D. Jackson (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Mark Douthit (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Mike Haynes , Steve Patrick (trumpet); Barry Green (trombone); Jeral Gray Sr. (piano,... Less

Personnel includes: Beverly Crawford (vocals); Cedric Caldwell, Victor Caldwell (arranger, various instruments); Kevin Bond (various instruments, programming); Paul Jackson, Jr., Mark Baldwin (guitar); Mark Douthit (tenor saxophone); Doug Moffet (baritone saxophone); Mike Haynes, Steve Patrick (trumpet); Barry Green (trombone); Derrick Lee (piano, synthesizer); Danny Weaterspoon (electric piano); Ralph Lofton (organ); Anthony Harmon, Jackie Street (bass); Terry Baker (drums); Rob Swobo (percussion); Susan Young, Nathan Young, Tiffany Palmer (background vocals). Producers include: Cedric Caldwell, Victor Caldwell, Kevin Bond, Sanchez G. Harley, Carlos Pennell. Engineers include: Cedric Caldwell, Kevin Puryear, Victor Caldwell. Personnel: Paul Jackson, Jr. , Carlos Pennell (guitar); Mark... Less

Personnel: Steven Curtis Chapman (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, piano, programming); Ed Cash (electric guitar, percussion, programming, background vocals); Adam Lester (electric guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Pamela Sixfin, David Davidson , David Angell, Connie Elisor (violin); Kristin Wilkinson, Monisa Angell (viola); Anthony LaMarchina (cello); Ben Shive (keyboards); Craig Young , Byron House (bass guitar); Shawn Pelton (drums, programming); Vince Gill (background vocals).With a seemingly endless stream of hit singles, gold albums, Grammys and other awards under his belt, Steven Curtis Chapman was one of the most prominent figures in Christian music by the early 2000s. As a sort of companion album to his 1995 release, THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS, 2005's ALL I REALLY WANT FOR... Less

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Personnel: Amy Grant (vocals).In addition to being one of the biggest names in the history of Contemporary Christian Music, Amy Grant was one of the first stars of that world to score pop crossover success. GREATEST HITS collects 19 tracks from both her mainstream and religious work over nearly 20 years. What's made Grant such a strong performer has always been her knack for a great pop song regardless of subject matter, and GREATEST HITS has plenty examples of just that, including "Baby Baby," "Takes a Little Time," and "I Will Remember You," among others. This special-edition CD also includes a bonus disc with videos, a ringtone, and an interview with Grant.

Personnel: Steven Curtis Chapman (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, piano, programming); Ed Cash (electric guitar, percussion, programming, background vocals); Adam Lester (electric guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Pamela Sixfin, David Davidson , David Angell, Connie Elisor (violin); Kristin Wilkinson, Monisa Angell (viola); Anthony LaMarchina (cello); Ben Shive (keyboards); Craig Young , Byron House (bass guitar); Shawn Pelton (drums, programming); Vince Gill (background vocals).With a seemingly endless stream of hit singles, gold albums, Grammys and other awards under his belt, Steven Curtis Chapman was one of the most prominent figures in Christian music by the early 2000s. As a sort of companion album to his 1995 release, THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS, 2005's ALL I REALLY WANT FOR... Less

Personnel: David Crowder (vocals, acoustic guitar, programming); Jack Parker (electric guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, programming); Mark Waldrop (electric guitar, glockenspiel, programming); Mike Hogan (violin, programming); Mike D (cello, clarinet, horns, piano, bass guitar, programming); B-Wack (drums, percussion); William the Foe, Pete Kipley (programming); Ryan Weaver, Andrew Hanning, Scott Hollingsworth, Lacey Mosley (background vocals).Audio Mixer: Shane D. Wilson.Recording information: Barn Beind Crowder's House.

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Elvis' second Gospel album How Great Thou Art was released in 1967 and won a Grammy. How Great Thou Art is a dramatic, ambitious, and almost revolutionary reinterpretation of Gospel. Bonus tracks include the Grammy nominated "You'll Never Walk Alone" plus two others, "We Call On Him" and "Who Am I."