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Chris Tomlin
November 15, 2011

Chris Tomlin is an interesting enigma. With ten #1 songs and over three million album sales to his credit, he’s one of the... [more...]

TobyMac
June 04, 2011

The ascension of TobyMac’s solo career has been nothing short of spectacular. In an era of declining music sales he has co... [more...]

Michael W. Smith
November 20, 2010

With 44 GMA Dove Awards, three GRAMMYs and more than 15 million in sales to his credit, Michael W. Smith has created an un... [more...]

Matthew West
October 15, 2010

Songwriters are known to be an introspective breed whose personal experiences shape their music, and over the years M... [more...]

Chris Sligh
October 01, 2010

For Chris Sligh, the road to his Word Records debut, The Anatomy of Broken, has been an unexpected one, beset with false s... [more...]

Chris August
September 17, 2010

I realize that it would be smarter for me to have someone else write my bio. I've never been the best writer, and I'm not ... [more...]

Casting Crowns
April 03, 2010

In an unprecedented six-year span with nearly 4.5 million career album sales, a GRAMMY Award, an American Music Award, 23 ... [more...]

Sanctus Real
March 13, 2010

In the industry of cool known as rock ’ n’ roll, it’s a particularly rare feat when substance actually triumphs over swagg... [more...]

TobyMac
February 10, 2010

The ascension of TobyMac’s solo career has been nothing short of spectacular. In an era of declining music sales he has co... [more...]

NEEDTOBREATHE
September 19, 2009

"We're from a small town in South Carolina called Possum Kingdom," NEEDTOBREATHE frontman Bear Rinehart explains when aske... [more...]

Sidewalk Prophets
September 05, 2009

The Sidewalk Prophets are an unlikely group of poets, musicians, and fun-lovers who have been brought together by the bloo... [more...]

Britt Nicole
August 15, 2009

Britt Nicole is back with her highly anticipated sophomore release, The Lost Get Found, that's in stores now. Filled with ... [more...]

Pure NRG
August 08, 2009

It sounds a bit unusual to call a group a “veteran” act when two members have yet to celebrate their Sweet 16th birthday, ... [more...]

Switchfoot
October 31, 2008

SWITCHFOOT - Biography 2008 For all their achievements, including a half-dozen acclaimed albums (with global cumulativ... [more...]

Group 1 Crew
September 27, 2008

A self-professed entertainer, a pop diva, and a bona fide producer: that’s the makeup of breakout urban sensation Group 1... [more...]

Remedy Drive
September 13, 2008

Like most brothers, Remedy Drive members David, Paul, Philip and Daniel Zach had their fair share of squabbles growing up.... [more...]

Francesca Battistelli
July 22, 2008

“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”—E.M. Forester ... [more...]

TobyMac
May 24, 2008

TobyMac Is "Alive And Transported" bringing the party to you, putting on a concert in your living room! Well, sort of. Aft... [more...]

Matthew West
May 16, 2008

Life was good for Matthew West. Having catapulted onto the Christian music scene in 2003 with his debut single, "More”—the... [more...]

Stellar Kart
March 15, 2008

From the opening salvo of Stellar Kart’s third album Expect the Impossible, it’s evident that the Dove Award-winning band ... [more...]

The Afters
March 01, 2008

THE AFTERS ROCK STREET WEEK WITH GLITTERING REVIEWS, VIRAL VIDEO DOMINATION, RADIO NO. 1 AND iTUNES HIT! NASHVILLE, TN...... [more...]

Sanctus Real
February 09, 2008

Success for Sanctus Real has typically been marked with massive radio singles, including six No. 1 songs and 11 Top 5 hits... [more...]

Matthew West
January 11, 2008

Life was good for Matthew West. Having catapulted onto the Christian music scene in 2003 with his debut single, "More”—the... [more...]

MercyMe
November 23, 2007

As the tried-and-true saying goes, when an orange is squeezed, orange juice comes out; because that is what’s inside. ... [more...]

Phil Wickham
October 04, 2007

In a world where swagger usually triumphs over substance, it's refreshing when a young singer/songwriter arrives on the sc... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline
August 24, 2007

Audio Adrenaline called it quits after a successful decade and a half because lead singer/songwriter Mark Stuart's voice b... [more...]

Mandisa
July 27, 2007

MANDISA TRUE BEAUTY It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over a year since Mandisa shot to instant fame when mill... [more...]

Britt Nicole
June 02, 2007

Every teenager needs an anthem. Every teenage summer needs a soundtrack. Every generation looks for a trusted leader of ... [more...]

Rush of Fools
May 05, 2007

Sometimes aspiring Christian artists spend years and years developing their music and building their ministry before God p... [more...]

This Beautiful Republic
April 20, 2007

The hope of eternity is not easily articulated nor readily captured in song. Many try but few are successful in generating... [more...]

Group 1 Crew
February 23, 2007

When the conversation turns to musical influences, not many groups are likely to mention Michael Buble, Beethoven, Stevie ... [more...]

Disciple
February 02, 2007

As a professional rock band, it doesn’t hurt to be prolific, but it’s far more important to grow and develop -- to learn f... [more...]

Switchfoot
January 12, 2007

“Why can’t we keep it together?” “Oh! Gravity.” “We’ve always used music as a vehicle to explore our own questions and... [more...]

Newsboys
October 17, 2006

Recently, Peter Furler and his bandmates found themselves in a far off place, countless miles away from all they knew and ... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline
July 07, 2006

Nashville, Tenn., (June 1, 2006) – One of the industries top bands, 2004 and 2006 GRAMMY Awards winning Audio Adrenaline w... [more...]

Jessie Daniels
June 09, 2006

When you’re a teenager, there’s almost nothing more important than blending in. You dress the same, talk the same, see the... [more...]

Sanctus Real
March 30, 2006

Modern Rock Album of the Year winners Sanctus Real could barely muster the will to write and record, let alone deliver the... [more...]

Switchfoot
March 24, 2006

"What is true happiness?" asks Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman. "Is it a comfortable four-door sedan with tinted windows? ... [more...]

Plumb
February 23, 2006

“I make records that are honest, about the high and low points in my life and experiences that I think are worth noting in... [more...]

Rebecca St. James
January 27, 2006

The new millennium sure has gone well for Australian singer Rebecca St. James. On its eve, she won the Grammy for Best Ro... [more...]

Natalie Grant
November 05, 2005

I have dreamed in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and th... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline
September 01, 2005

Take a full throttled blast of musical passion, meld it with a compassionate desire to impact the world at large and add m... [more...]

Casting Pearls
August 06, 2005

How do you summarize a revolution? For Casting Pearls, you speak about the indictment of honesty and the conviction of he... [more...]

Sarah Brendel
July 02, 2005

Though Sarah Brendel is only twenty-something, her lengthy record of accolades proves this singer/songwriter a vetera... [more...]

Matthew West
June 17, 2005

Acclaimed Universal South singer/songwriter Matthew West is currently preparing for the June 21 release of History, the fo... [more...]

TobyMac
May 06, 2005

If we are gonna be that city on a hill, we have to be a diverse city.” - tobyMac. tobyMac wants to start a revolution,... [more...]

Superchick
March 01, 2005

Through movie soundtracks, commercials and television shows, Superchic[k] has flaunted a passionate, energetic pop-punk sp... [more...]

Stellar Kart
February 11, 2005

New Word Records power pop-punk band Stellar Kart began in a Phoenix-based youth group three years ago as a worship band. ... [more...]

Newsboys
November 05, 2004

It’s obvious after only a few minutes with newsboys frontman and songwriter Peter Furler that the man is defined by his re... [more...]

Mat Kearney
October 15, 2004

Bridging multiple musical styles and influences, Mat blends his unique vision and voice on sophisticated pop gems that are... [more...]

Charity Von
October 02, 2004

From the moment that Charity Von’s silk and suede voice caresses your ears, your mind tells you that there is no way that ... [more...]

Ian Eskelin
September 04, 2004

Ian Eskelin Save The Humans Remember when “happy” used to be a good thing? Back before it became chic to be “dark and ... [more...]

Todd Smith
August 04, 2004

So you think you know Todd Smith from his work with the critically-acclaimed, Dove Award-winning group Selah? Think aga... [more...]

James Clay
July 03, 2004

A blue-collar man who first began writing music on an $80 guitar, James Clay has come a long way even though his years sti... [more...]

Fusebox
June 01, 2004

When Fusebox singer/bassist Billy Buchanan steps in the recording studio or on stage for a time of worship with band mates... [more...]

Third Day
April 28, 2004

GRAMMY and Dove Award winning rock band Third Day has already set the wheels in motion for the anticipated May 4 release o... [more...]

RJ Helton
March 29, 2004

Few Christian artists ever reach a level of success that affords them the opportunity to appear on television in front of ... [more...]

Matthew West
January 20, 2004

Matthew West was raised in a suburb of Chicago, IL., where he discovered music at an early age. The son of a minister, ... [more...]

Sanctus Real
January 15, 2004

You know something's up when four Christian rockers beat out 75 other hopefuls to win a Best Band contest sponsored by a t... [more...]

David Crowder Band
December 27, 2003

Physics 101: All objects are placed into two categories: luminous and illuminated. Luminous objects generate their own lig... [more...]

Skillet
November 29, 2003

Never ones to sauté the same sounds perpetually on each release, or to revisit lightening that’s already struck, the membe... [more...]

Plus One
October 31, 2003

If life is a journey then Exodus is the road to the heart and soul of Plus One, uncovering growth and God, loss and love. ... [more...]

Zoe Girl
September 30, 2003

The essence of life is change, and time births wisdom. And so, we live our lives in front of each other, bringing front an... [more...]

Dakona
September 17, 2003

It’s not often that a young band’s major label debut shows the lyrical depth and sonic sophistication of a seasoned rock o... [more...]

Strange Celebrity
September 17, 2003

Every once in a great while, a band comes along that conquers the odds and stands out in today's often bland music scene. ... [more...]

Stacie Orrico
September 05, 2003

Stacie Orrico is no ordinary sixteen-year old. Ordinary sixteen-year olds don't rack up gold sales figures with her debu... [more...]

Switchfoot
May 13, 2003

Everybody wants a story; this is ours. It’s not about putting on a show or trying to sell something. Being Switchfoot is a... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline
March 03, 2003

When the members of Audio Adrenaline contemplate the events of the past couple of years, they recognize more than ever the... [more...]

Steven Curtis Chapman
March 03, 2003

“There are a ton of songs about falling in love and about break-ups, but in my opinion, there aren’t enough songs that div... [more...]

Jeremy Camp
February 07, 2003

(photo from jeremy's visit and live performance on the W22 countdown)

They say the best songs come from per... [more...]

Mercy Me
January 20, 2003

It’s been quite a year for MercyMe. Their INO Records debut, Almost There, rocketed up the charts within weeks of its Augu... [more...]

Souljahz
December 04, 2002

Combining an assured, energetic and explosively original sound with an uncompromised message of hard-won hope and high ide... [more...]

Phil Joel
October 21, 2002

For believers tired of their own religious mediocrity Phil Joel offers a hopeful, can-do message: Fall in love again! ... [more...]

Superchick
October 14, 2002

What is a Superchic[k]? Superchic[k] \ Superchic[k]\ (s p r- ch k) n. (1) Either whoever’s in Superchic[k]’s van when it ... [more...]

Everyday Sunday
September 24, 2002

We didn't start out thinking we wanted to be a crazy rock band. We just thought, hey, let's write a cool song. This on... [more...]

Out Of Eden
September 15, 2002

Forget what you think you know about Out of Eden. Sure, a three-peat of home run hit albums rocketed their combined sales ... [more...]

Toby Mac
September 07, 2002

When tobyMac first threw down the gauntlet with the release of his debut solo album, Momentum, last Fall, it wasn't so muc... [more...]

Salvador
August 31, 2002

The backbone of Salvador's live music success is an emphasis on fundamentals: hard work, great musicianship and a blend of... [more...]

Audio Adrenaline
August 24, 2002

When the members of Audio Adrenaline contemplate the events of the past couple of years, they recognize more than ever the... [more...]

Daily Planet
August 10, 2002

Before taking the next step, Daily Planet sat in Jesse's living room in California and forged its mission statement: In al... [more...]

Third Day
August 08, 2002

Unity. The idea is simple, but its application is incredibly difficult. Unity is a basic tenet in the rise of Third ... [more...]

Jars Of Clay
July 27, 2002

Four years ago, a band of eager, but completely unprepared, young musicians came together in a sort of "dormitory acoustic... [more...]

The Benjamin Gate
August 01, 2002

The Benjamin Gate - made up of singer Adrienne Liesching, bassist Costa Balamatsias, drummer Nick Volsteedt, and guitarist... [more...]

Tait
June 06, 2002

After meeting five years ago, Michael and Chad became great friends and songwriting partners. Two years later, the two hoo... [more...]


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For the week of: 01/28/12
1. Make A Move: Royal Tailor
2. You Lead: Jamie Grace
3. Gods Not Dead (Like A Lion): Newsboys
4. Down: Mat Kearney
5. Not Alone: Family Force 5
6. Busted Heart (Hold On To Me): For King And Country
7. Made For You: Building 429
8. One Day Too Late: Skillet
9. Wont Let Me Go: Addison Road
10. Under Fire: Abandon
11. Start Somewhere: TobyMac
12. Courageous: Casting Crowns
13. Yes We Can: Me In Motion
14. Hurricane: Samestate
15. I Wanna Know You Like That: Anthem Lights
16. Drifting: Plumb feat. Dan Haseltine
17. Undone: FFH
18. Remedy: Disciple
19. Love Come To Life: Big Daddy Weave
20. Let Me Feel You Shine: David Crowder Band
21. All This Time: Britt Nicole
22. Unshaken: Attaboy