Christian Music Today
Christian music today is an evolving genre. With artistic visions ever-changing to adapt to the needs of the modern Christian lifestyle, the message of a forgiving and loving God is still the prevailing message in contemporary Christian music.
What is Christian music?
Christian music is music that has been written and performed to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith.
What is the difference between gospel music and Christian music?
Christian music is a category of Religious music that concentrates only on Christianity; its beliefs and way of life. According to Wikipedia, Gospel music is a music subgenre in Christian music.
What do Christians believe?
Christians believe in justification by faith – that through their belief in Jesus as the Son of God, and in his death and resurrection, they can have a right relationship with God whose forgiveness was made once and for all through the death of Jesus Christ.
Christian Radio Stations
K-LOVE
K-Love is a contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. The network is one of three formats produced by the Educational Media Foundation, the other two being K-Love Classics and Air1.
Todays Christian Music
Today’s Christian Music is your home for free contemporary Christian music streamed to your computer or mobile device 24/7, plus the latest CCM news, features and more!
WFFH
WFFH, WBOZ, and WFFI are radio stations simulcasting a Contemporary Christian format as “FM 94 The Fish”, the “fish” referring to the traditional Christian symbol. Licensed to Smyrna, Tennessee, Woodbury, Tennessee, and Kingston Springs, Tennessee respectively, the stations serve the Nashville area.
Christian Life Radio
Playing four decades of light and easy Christian Contemporary Music (CCM). Christian Life Radio plays the “music worth saving.”
ChristianFM
WSCF-FM is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Vero Beach, Florida, the station is currently owned by Central Educational Broadcasting, Inc. Christian FM also broadcasts on 96.3 FM in Port St. Lucie. In 2011, the station moved its facilities near to I-95 in Vero Beach, Florida.
Christian Artists
Chris Tomlin
It’s almost impossible to make a list of top Christian songs without mentioning Chris Tomlin. With over 7 million albums sold, he has become a superstar in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) genre. He hails from Grand Saline, Texas and is active in his home church as a worship leader and songwriter. He’s also a YouTube sensation who has garnered over 1 million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views on the platform.
Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith is a Contemporary Christian artist whose songs have topped the music charts in both CCM and mainstream categories. He has sold over 18 million albums and his biggest hit song, “Place in this World,” reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts.
MercyMe
MercyMe is a popular CCM band from Edmond, Oklahoma. The band includes lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. Don’t hesitate to catch them live in concert if you get the chance. Their live performance is always a moving praise and worship experience.
Third Day
Third Day is a veteran Christian rock band from Marietta, Georgia. They rose to stardom during the 1990s and continued to produce amazing Christian music until 2018. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and Billy Wilkins.
Newsboys
Newsboys are a Christian rock band founded in the 1980s in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Throughout their lengthy career, the band has released 17 albums including six certified gold records. The band was started by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. But in 2019, the band consists of lead vocalist Michael Tait (formerly of DC Talk), keyboardist and bassist Jeff Frankenstein, drummer and percussionist Duncan Phillips, and guitarist Jody Davis.
Hillsong UNITED
Hillsong UNITED began as a praise and worship band in the Hillsong Church. The band officially formed as a part of the youth ministry and has amassed a following of millions of believers around the globe. The band consists of rotating worship leaders from the Hillsong Church.
Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist from Paducah, Kentucky.
Matthew West
With five studio albums to his credit, Matthew West is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He was nominated for five Dove Awards in 2005.
Lacrae
Lecrae is an American Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and actor from Houston, Texas. The music industry has showered Lacrae with accolades and awards including two Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards.
Mandisa
Mandisa is an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist from Citrus Heights, California. She was the 9th-place finisher on the television show, American Idol.
Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. This popular group includes Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars. Jars of Clay has been nominated for and won several prominent awards, including Grammy Awards and Dove Awards.
Travis Greene
Travis Greene is not just an American gospel musician, he’s and pastor. He won a Billboard music award for Best Gospel Song for his hit, “Made a Way.” He also swept the Stellar Awards with seven wins in 2017.
Planetshakers
Planetshakers is a contemporary Christian band that serves as praise and worship leaders at Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia. Their music catalog includes a massive 30 albums. They’re also no strangers to the Billboard charts and have won several Dove Awards.
NewSong
NewSong was founded in 1981 at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They are an American contemporary Christian music group with twelve GMA Dove Award nominations and one Grammy Award Nomination.
NEEDTOBREATHE
Needtobreathe is an American Christian rock band from Seneca, South Carolina. They have won a string of GMA Dove Awards and they were nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015. The band includes Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Josh Lovelace.
Bethel Music
Bethel Music is an American music label and worship ministry from Redding, California. The group originated out of Bethel Church in 2001. Bethel Music has now become a global outreach consisting of a collective of songwriters, artists, and musicians.
Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton is an American Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He is the creator of Israel & New Breed and he has won a huge number of GMA Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and Stellar Awards.
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin is an American Christian musician, songwriter, and author. He has won an incredible 13 Grammy Awards and many GMA Dove Awards, Stellar Awards, and BET Awards.
Sandy Patty
Sandy Patty, aka The Voice, is a veteran Christian music artist known for her sweet soprano voice and her vocal flexibility. Patty was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her awards credits include a massive number of GMA Dove Awards and five Grammy Awards.
DC Talk
DC Talk is a Christian rap and rock trio from Lynchburg, Virginia. They have released five major studio albums. They have four Grammy Awards and 16 GMA Dove Awards to their credit.
Casting Crowns
Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band. The group was formed in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. Globally, they have sold more than 10 million albums.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Tasha Cobbs Leonard is an American Christian musician and songwriter. She won the Grammy for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Amy Grant
Amy Grant, aka “The Queen of Christian Pop,” is an American Christian music singer, songwriter, musician, author and media personality from Augusta, Georgia. She has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and she has won six Grammy Awards, 22 GMA Dove Awards, and made Christian music history with the first Christian platinum album.
Christian Songs
- Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin
- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong UNITED
- Flawless – MercyMe
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) (Live In Atlanta, GA/2011) – Matt Redman
- God’s Not Dead (Like a Lion) – Newsboys
- This Is Amazing Grace – Phil Wickham
- Redeemed – Big Daddy Weave
- Christ In Me – Jeremy Camp
- Because He Lives (Amen) – Matt Maher
- Voice Of Truth – Casting Crowns
- Ever Be – Aaron Shust
- I Can Only Imagine – MercyMe
- Move (Keep Walkin’) – TobyMac
- Chain Breaker – Zach Williams
- By Your Side – Tenth Avenue North
- Jesus – Chris Tomlin
- My Victory – Crowder
- Through Your Eyes – Britt Nicole
- Fierce featuring Chris Quilala (Studio Version) – Jesus Culture
- Revelation Song – Kari Jobe
- Holy Spirit – Bryan And Katie Torwalt
- Real Love (Studio Version) – Hillsong Young & Free
- Dare You To Move – Switchfoot
- The River – Jordan Feliz
- Grace Wins – Matthew West
- Jesus Freak (Remastered) – DC Talk
- Home – Chris Tomlin
- Second Wind (More Power To Ya Album Version) – Petra
- Prince Of Peace (Live) – Hillsong UNITED
- Run Devil Run – Crowder
- At The Cross (Love Ran Red) – Chris Tomlin
- Live It Well – Switchfoot
- Feel It featuring Mr. TalkBox – TobyMac
- You Move Me – Susan Ashton
- Where You Are – Hillsong Young & Free
- How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
- Lead Me To The Cross – Hillsong UNITED
- Our God – Chris Tomlin
- Starry Night – Chris August
- There Will Be A Day – Jeremy Camp
- Lead Me – Sanctus Real
- How Can It Be – Lauren Daigle
- Even So Come featuring Kristian Stanfill (Radio Version/Live) – Passion
- The Motions – Matthew West
- Speak Life – TobyMac
- Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful (The Live Experience Album Version) – Keith Green
- Shoulders – For King & Country
- Gold – Britt Nicole
- You Are God Alone – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- He Knows – Jeremy Camp
- We Believe – Newsboys
- Soul On Fire (feat. All Sons & Daughters) – Third Day
- This Means War! (This Means War Album Version) – Petra
- Come As You Are – Crowder
- First – Lauren Daigle
- Mended (Radio Edit) – Matthew West
- Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
- Touch The Sky – Hillsong UNITED
- Start A Fire – Unspoken
- Overwhelmed – Big Daddy Weave
- Fix My Eyes (Radio Edit) – For King & Country
- Where I Belong – Building 429
- He Knows My Name – Francesca Battistelli
- Hello, My Name Is – Matthew West
- Overcome – Jeremy Camp
- Give Me Your Eyes – Brandon Heath
- Can’t Live A Day – Avalon
- Overcomer – Mandisa
- Ocean Floor – Audio Adrenaline
- Redeemer (Live Version) – Nicole C. Mullen
- More To This Life – Steven Curtis Chapman
- In The Light – DC Talk
- Lead Me On – Amy Grant
- Friends – Michael W. Smith
- Testify To Love – Avalon
- Word Of God Speak – MercyMe
- In Christ Alone – Newsboys
- How He Loves – David Crowder Band
- Cry Out To Jesus – Third Day
- Strong Tower – Kutless
- City On Our Knees – TobyMac
- There Is A Redeemer – Keith Green
- Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies) – Chris Tomlin
- Hosanna – Hillsong UNITED
- Agnus Dei / Worthy (remastered) – Third Day
- Slow Down – Nichole Nordeman
- One Step Away – Casting Crowns
- Held – Natalie Grant
- My Savior My God – Aaron Shust
- What If I Stumble – DC Talk
- Free To Be Me – Francesca Battistelli
- Blessings – Laura Story
- Big House – Audio Adrenaline
- Place In This World – Michael W. Smith
- God Of Wonders – Mac Powell
- Dive – Steven Curtis Chapman
- Forever (Live) – Kari Jobe
- When God Ran – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- Lord I’m Ready Now – Plumb
- Break Every Chain (Live) – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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