*Sanctus Real has just released its fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart, and it is garnering a great deal of critical acclaim.
*Jars of Clay, Skillet, Jason Crabb and Matt Maher have been nominated for six Dove Awards each, while producer Wayne Haun leads everyone with seven nominations.
*The legendary gospel music group The Nelons were recently honored with a nomination in the upcoming Christian Music Hall of Fame Visionary Awards.
*13 Christian music artists have come together to record 15 songs on the album "Healing 4 Haiti"which was released on Wednesday, March 2nd on iTunes under the Integrity Music label.
*Casting Crowns was named Billboard's Top Christian Album Artist for 2009, which marks the third consecutive year they have received that honor.
*Lastly, the upcoming three city "Life & Faith Tour" will feature a slew of great acts including Amy Grant, MercyMe, Diamond Rio, Israel Houghton, Mary Mary, Point of Grace, David Crowder Band, Natalie Grant, The Nelons and Triumphant Quartet.
For many years, those who follow the Christian music scene have speculated whether or not Switchfoot is a Christian band. They began their career with that "label", but once they achieved mainstream success they seemed to want to distant themselves from that "box". Many of their songs contain a "Christian" message although they seem to avoid using the name of Jesus Christ in their songs.
For those of you not familiar with Switchfoot, they are an alternative rock band from San Diego, California. They have become one of the most popular alternative rock bands in the world in fact. The members of the band include Jon Foreman (vocals and guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar and backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums and percussion), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Drew Shirley (guitar and backing vocals).
But is Switchfoot a Christian band?
Should they even be included on this site?
How do they actually view their faith?
Jon Foreman put it this way in one interview: "We've always been very open and honest about where the songs are coming from. For us, these songs are for everyone. Calling us 'Christian rock' tends to be a box that closes some people out and excludes them. And that's not what we're trying to do. Music has always opened my mind—and that's what we want".
So is Switchfoot a Christian band or do they just cozy up to the Christian music industry when it will further their career. That is for you to decide. We have posted a live version of their classic song "Dare You To Move" below. It is a truly great song.....
Delirious? is probably the most successful British contemporary Christian music band of all time. But to think of them as just a British band would be a mistake. Delirious is truly an international Christian band, and their unique brand of praise and worship has made them a household name in Christian homes around the world.
The video below contains some great footage. Many different versions of this song have been released, and it has become a praise and worship standard in churches across the globe.....
A lot of Christian music fans have forgotten about the music of Steve Green.
And that is a shame, because he put out some really outstanding music.
Perhaps the song that he is best known for is "People Need The Lord" - a stirring anthem that reminds us that everyone need to find salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.
This song was so popular that it helped Green win his first Dove Award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
Unfortunately today it is extremely rare for a Christian song to be released that has such an overtly evangelistic focus.....
If you are not familiar with Steve Green's work, then we would encourage you to grab some of his older albums on Ebay.....
One of the most overwhelmingly popular Christians songs of this decade is "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me.
This is a song that experienced success not only in the Christians arena, but it also had extraordinary crossover appeal.
Even today you can hear this song played at weddings, funerals, sporting events and even a lot of places where you would not expect a Christian song to be played.
If only more of today's Christian artists wrote songs that contained such insight and originality.....
For many years, those who follow the Christian music scene have speculated whether or not Switchfoot is a Christian band. They began their career with that "label", but once they achieved mainstream success they seemed to want to distant themselves from that "box". Many of their songs contain a "Christian" message although they seem to avoid using the name of Jesus Christ in their songs.
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