Are you ready for the 2011 holidays? Well, the good news is that more Christian music is released during the months leading up to the holiday season than at any other time of the year. In particular, if you are looking for a gift for someone in your family who loves Christian music, there is a very wide selection of great Christian music to choose from in 2011. Michael W. Smith is back, supergroups Third Day, Mercy Me and Casting Crowns have all released albums this year, WOW Hits 2011 looks very promising and a number of groups that we have not heard from in quite some time are coming out with new stuff.
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The following is some of the top Christian music for the 2011 holidays....
#1 Michael W. Smith - Wonder: Every Michael W. Smith album is a masterpiece, and "Wonder" promises to be more of the same. The following is what Michael W. Smith has to say about his new release: ''These songs on this project are hopeful, anthemic and healing, musically and lyrically. I had a lot I wanted to say and the songs on this album allowed me to open up and do just that.''
#2 Third Day - Move: Third Day has been so incredibly successful in the contemporary Christian music industry that it is hard to even describe. But they are not letting up now. Their new release, "Move", promises to be one of their biggest albums ever.
#3 Newsboys - Born Again: The Newsboys are back! It has been a while, but with "Born Again" they threaten to rocket towards the top of the Christian music charts once again.
#4 Jeremy Camp - We Cry Out: The Worship Project: Are you ready for something different from Jeremy Camp? In "We Cry Out", Camp puts the focus squarely on worship. Every Jeremy Camp fan will definitely want this one.
#5 Various Artists - WOW Hits 2011: Do you know someone who collects WOW Hits albums? Many people out there get WOW Hits each and every year. It is a great way to remember all of the great Christian music from that year. This newest version contains music from 30 of the most prominent Christian artists including Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Kutless, Jeremy Camp and many others.
#6 Lecrae - Rehab: Lecrae is probably the most popular Christian rapper out there today. One reviewer on Amazon described the motivation behind this new album this way: "At the time of this release, Lecrae is in the process of rehabilitation sharing the gospel to a war-stricken country of Sudan. This is what "rehab" is all about as he states that it's not about the hits or record sales, nor anything to do with his popularity and success- all Lecrae wants from this album is to see God glorified to the utmost in advancing the kingdom."
#7 Jars Of Clay - The Shelter: Jars of Clay has returned! Jars of Clay has sold more than six million albums, has won three Grammys and has headlined thousands of sold out shows and festivals. They are hoping that this new album can recapture some of that previous magic.
#8 Bebo Norman - Ocean: Bebo Norman produces some of the most unique music in the Christian music industry today. This is what Bebo has to say about his newest release: "You can't understand light unless you understand darkness, because that's where life is most often lived - somewhere between the two. It's messy and it's beautiful all at the same time."
#9 Lincoln Brewster - Real Life: Are you ready to rock? When it comes to Christian rock, there are very few artists that are more popular than Lincoln Brewster in 2010.
#10 Toby Mac - Tonight: TobyMac's most recent release, "Tonight", contains an incredible mix of rock, pop, urban and hip hop influences.
#11 Casting Crowns - Until The Whole World Hears: Is there anyone out there who does not love Casting Crowns? Casting Crowns has already sold nearly five million albums, they have won numerous Christian music awards and they have consistently topped Christian radio charts. Now they are urging us to join them in sharing the gospel until the whole world hears.
#12 Mercy Me - The Generous Mr. Lovewell: It has been nearly a decade since "I Can Only Imagine" took the entire music industry by storm. Since that time, Mercy Me has matured and has refined its distinctive sound. If you are a fan of Mercy Me, there is little doubt that you will truly love this new release.
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