Showing posts with label Natalie Grant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natalie Grant. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Like Sheep...

It has been an amazing week guys... I don't know about you but I can most definitely testify to that fact. In a couple of days, God will be perfecting what he started in me 4 years ago... Hallelujah!

Before we get to excited, lets ponder on this scripture...

Isa 53: 6 says All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has made to light upon Him the guilt and iniquity of us all (The Amplified Bible).

My upcoming book "Me & Jesus' makes me think a lot about what Jesus did to win our souls... Have you thought have that lately.... We have all gone astray at one point and I want us to just reflect on the price He paid for you.. for me...

Meditate on the lyrics of this song by Natalie Grant. It is called "Because of Love"

Because of love he left his throne
And made this earth his home
He did it willingly
For you and me
With heaven left behind
He came to save all mankind
From sin and shame
He could have walked away
But instead he chose
To stay upon that tree
And take a crown of thorns for me
Because of love
 
Because of love he bore my pain (bore my pain)
Shouldering the blame
Why did he chose to go (he didn't have to go, no)
How could he love me so?
Because of love he called to me
He said child I will set you free
Youll have life abundantly
Because of love (because of love)
 
He gave unselfishly
Caused my blinded to eyes to see
It was you and me he had in mind
On the road to Calvary
I never known such a perfect love
I had fallen down but he picked me up
He rescued my soul
Now I want the world to know
 
Because of love he left the grave
Prepared for us a place
He'll back again someday
And I will hear him say
Because you believed
Youll live eternally
And I'll fall on my knees
And I will cry
Holy, holy, lord God almighty
You are worthy, to receive glory
Honor and power forever
 
Holy, holy, lord god Almighty
You are worthy
To receive glory
Honor and power forever
Amen, A-amen, oh A-amen
Amen
 
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Jesus you are
The angels bow down and say
Holy, holy, holy
All creation cries out
Holy, holy, holy
Youre worthy of all the glory
Amen

Amazing song right? Just meditate on the lyrics and I pray that God grants you understanding.

Trotcha!!!
 
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Tis the seasin to be jolly... Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys!!!

Wat's popping!!! I am so excited... It's Easter...

You might find it hard to believe but Easter is one time of the year... I love to look over my life and remember what Jesus did to save my soul. I like to think about the price He paid and how I am free from death, hell and he grave. He has saved me and I have a reason to be happy and joyful...

This Easter, I plan on spending extra time with God... getting to know Him more, praying more not for material things but just talking to Him. I want to know what is on His mind, I want to know Him as a friend... I am so excited...

How are you spending your easter??? Holla back

Recommended Songs
1.Hillsong- Worthy is the Lamb
2.Hillsong- Savior
3.Hillsong- At the Cross
4. Hillsong- Savior King
5. Hillsong- This is our God
6. Hillsong- Stronger
7. Hillsong- It's Your Love
8. Natalie Grant- Because of Love
9. Out of Eden- My Faith has found a resting place
10. Women of Faith- Revelation Song

Trotcha!!!

PS: Sho Baraka's Lions and Liars album was on the Top 3 on iTunes (Hip Hop category. Christian Hip hop is taking over!!!)

Friday, February 19, 2010

2010 Dove Awards Nomminee list+ Come Together Now Music Video

Hey y'all... The 2010 Dove Awards nominee list has been announced... lets see who made the cut

Artist of the Year
Francesca Battistelli
Casting Crowns
Jason Crabb
Jars of Clay
TobyMac
Mary Mary
Skillet

New Artist of the Year
Jonny Diaz
Kari Jobe
Revive
Sidewalk Prophets
Bluetree
Crystal Akin
Brian Courtney Wilson

Group of the Year
Casting Crowns
Gaither Vocal Band
Jars of Clay
NEEDTOBREATHE
Tenth Avenue North
Hezekiah Walker & LFC
Skillet

Female Vocalist of the Year
Francesca Battistelli
Natalie Grant
Mandisa
Dawn Michele
Laura Story
Karen Peck Gooch
Heather Headley

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jeremy Camp
Jason Crabb
Michael English
Brandon Heath
Bebo Norman
Mark Schultz
Donnie McClurkin
Smokie Norful

Song of the Year
“Born To Climb” by Jeff & Sherri Easter, Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey
“By Your Side” by Tenth Avenue North
“Free To Be Me” by Francesca Battistelli
“God Is There” by Diamond Rio
“I Will Rise” by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio
“Let the Waters Rise” by MIKESCHAIR
“Revelation Song” by Jennie Lee Riddle 
“Somebody Like Me” by Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs
“Two Hands” by Jars of Clay
“Why Can’t All God’s Children Get Along” by Karen Peck & New River

Producer of the Year
Ed Cash
Ian Eskelin
Wayne Haun
Bernie Herms
Jason Ingram, 
Rusty Varenkamp

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
“America,” Tracy Edmond, by Tracy Edmond and Ken White
“End of My Rope,” KJ-52, by Jonah Sorrentino, Aaron Sprinkle
“Go On,” B.Reith, by Brian Reith
“Lost,” Da' T.R.U.T.H, by Emanuel Lambert Jr. and Tia Pittman
“Movin',” Group 1 Crew, by Jeremy James, Byron Chambers, Christopher Stevens

Rock Recorded Song of the Year
“Bring Me To Life," Thousand Foot Krutch, by Trevor McNevan, Steve Augustine, Joel Bruyere
“Fight Inside," Red, by Jasen Rauch, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur, Bernie Herms
“Hero,” Skillet, by John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper
“Mess of Me,” Switchfoot, by Jonathan Foreman, Tim Foreman
“Mystery of You,” Red, by Jasen Rauch, Anthony Armstrong, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Always,” Switchfoot, by Jonathan Foreman
“Can't Take Away” MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Jason Ingram; Curb Records
“How He Loves,” David Crowder*Band, by John Mark McMillan
“Lay 'Em Down,” NEEDTOBREATHE, by Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart
“You Gave Me A Promise,” Fireflight, by Dawn Richardson, Justin Cox, Glenn Drennen, Wendy Drennen, Phee Shorb, and Rob Hawkins

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“City On Our Knees,” TobyMac, by Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore, Cary Barlowe
“Free To Be Me," Francesca Battistelli, by Francesca Battistelli
“Let The Waters Rise,” MIKESCHAIR, by Sam Tinnesz, Ben Glover, Mike Grayson
“My Deliverer,” Mandisa, by Chad Cates, Jason Walker, Tony Wood
“Until The Whole World Hears,” Casting Crowns, by Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Jason McArthur, Roger Glidewell

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“Hold On to Jesus,” Austins Bridge, by Justin Rivers and Jason Baird
“Hosanna,” Selah, by Brenton Brown and Paul Baloche
“Jesus Saves,” Travis Cottrell, by Travis Cottrell and David Moffitt
“Since the World Began,” Matt Maher, Amy Grant, Ed Cash, Mac Powell, by Mac Powell and Trevor Morgan
“The Only Hope,” Bebo Norman, by Bebo Norman and Jason Ingram
 

Urban Recorded Song of the Year
“Avaylable,” Kortney "Mali Music" Pollard, by Kortney "Mali Music" Pollard
“Close To You,” BeBe & CeCe Winans, by BeBe Winans
“Just Love,” Brian Courtney Wilson, by Brian Courtney Wilson, Jermaine Williams and Mark Spears
“Just Wanna Say,” Israel Houghton, by Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton and Tommy Sims
“You Never Let Me Down,” Marvin Winans Jr., by Marvin Winans Jr. and Rodney Jerkins

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Always Remember,” by Andrae Crouch
“Don't Do It Without Me,” Bishop Paul S. Morton, by Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Chavone King, Rod Lumpkin II, Cambrell Poitier and Nadine T. Moss
“How I Got Over,” Vickie Winans, by Vickie Winans
“Justified,” Smokie Norful, by Smokie Norful
“Oh Happy Day,” Queen Latifah, by Edwin Hawkins

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Awesome God,” Fred Hammond, by Fred Hammond, Alan "Snoop" Evans and Ericka B. Warren
“Dear God,” Smokie Norful, by Smokie Norful
“Every Prayer,” Israel Houghton (with guest Mary Mary), by Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Dayna Caddell, and Ricardo Sanchez
“So Good,” Melinda Watts, by Melinda Watts and Freddy Washington Jr.
“Souled Out,” Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, by Ester Bullock and Nate McNair
“The Power of One,” Israel Houghton, by Israel Houghton and Ricardo Sanchez
“Wait On The Lord,” Donnie McClurkin, by Donnie McClurkin

Worship Song of the Year
“Alive Again,” Matt Maher, by Jason Ingram
“Hosanna,” Paul Baloche, by Brenton Brown
“I Will Rise” Chris Tomlin, by Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher and Jesse Reeves
“New Song We Sing,” Meredith Andrews, by Jason Ingram and Keith Everette Smith
“Revelation Song,” by Jennie Lee Riddle

Dove Awards in album categories are given to the artist and producer, if other than the artist.
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Five Two Television, KJ-52; KJ-52
Now Is Not Forever, B.Reith; Brian Reith, Bryan Lenox, Jamie Moore, Sal Oliveri and Michael Gungor
Reiterate, GRITS
The Big Picture, Da' T.R.U.T.H.; Emanuel Lambert, Freddy Washington Jr., J.R., Kevin (HotHandz) Mayfield, Andrae Ames, Dave Hackley, Tony “Stone” Shepherd, and GP
Thrilla, Delmar "Mr. Del" Lawrence; Mr. Del

Rock Album of the Year
Awake, Skillet, Howard Benson
Constellations, August Burns Red; Jason Suecof
Crash, Decyfer Down; Paul Ebersold
Innocence and Instinct, Red; Rob Graves
Searchlights, Abandon; Christopher Stevens
Welcome to the Masquerade, Thousand Foot Krutch; Aaron Sprinkle and Trevor McNevan

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Church Music, David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band
Confessions, Pillar; Rob Graves
It Is Well, Kutless; Dave Lubben, Kutless and Brown Bannister
Love & War, BarlowGirl; Otto Price
The Outsiders, NEEDTOBREATHE; Rick Beato, NEEDTOBREATHE, Jim Scott and John Alagia
 
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Come Alive, Mark Schultz; Shaun Shankel, Brown Bannister, Bernie Herms and Paul Mills
MIKESCHAIR, MIKESCHAIR; Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp
Speaking Louder Than Before, Jeremy Camp; Brown Bannister and Jeremy Camp
The Long Fall Back to Earth, Jars of Clay; Jars of Clay, Ron Aniello
These Simple Truths, Sidewalk Prophets; Ian Eskelin

Inspirational Album of the Year
A Grand New Day, Women of Faith Worship Team; Chance Scoggins (Love this album)
Fearless, Phillips, Craig & Dean; Bernie Herms
Jesus Saves Live, Travis Cottrell; Travis Cottrell
Live At Oak Tree: Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Aaron & Amanda Crabb; Paul Corley, Tre Corley, Norman Holland, Michael Turner and Shannon Lancaster
You Deliver Me, Selah; Bernie Herms, Jason Kyle, Todd Smith and Alan Hall

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
50 Years: It's Been Worth It All, Dorothy Norwood; Dorothy Norwood and Derrick Lee
Fall On Me, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's; Jerry Peters, George Dean and James Bullard
Shout! Live, Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue; Mike Farris and Joe McMahan
Stepping Up & Stepping Out, Clarence Fountain, Sam Butler and The Boys; Jim Tullio, Clarence Fountain and Sam Butler

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
America, Tracy Edmond; Eric Morgeson, DJ Butcher
Audience of One, Heather Headley; Keith Thomas, Cedric Thompson
Love Unstoppable, Fred Hammond; Fred Hammond
Smokie Norful Live, Smokie Norful; Smokie Norful, Jason Tyson
Souled Out, Hezekiah Walker; Donald Lawrence, Clarence Singleton, Hezekiah Walker

Special Event Album of the Year
Compassion Art: Creating Freedom From Poverty, Various; Martin Smith, Les Moir
Fireproof: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Leeland, Third Day, Casting Crowns, John Waller, Grey Holiday, Warren Barfield; Jennifer King
Glory Revealed II: The Word of God In Worship, Mac Powell, Shane Everett, Jonathan Shelton, Brian Littrell, Trevor Morgan, Mark Hall, Jason Crabb, Bear Rinehart, Matt Maher, Amy Grant, Ed Cash, Geoff Moore, Natalie Grant, Laura Story, Brandon Heath, Mike Donehey, Aaron Shust, Shawn Lewis, Sara Evans, Bethany Dicks Olds, Shane & Shane, Bethany Dillon, Kari Jobe; Mac Powell, David Nassar
Hip Hope Hits 2009, Various; Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens, Grits, Maurice Henderson, Canton Jones, Brian Jerrell Cook, KJ-52, Great JSN, The Aurthur Washington, Michael Boyer, Akil Thompson, Curtis Zachary, Abraham David; Gaskin, Tony Stone, Kenneth Bell, Krazy Eights, Shonlock, Brian Reith, Knine, Flynn Adam, Jason Blocker, Proxy, Rootbeer
Oh Happy Day, Jonny Lang, Fisk Jubilee Singers, 3 Doors Down, Robert Randolph, Clark Sisters, Jon Bon Jovi, Al Green, Heather Headley, Mavis Staples, Patty Griffin, Michael McDonald, Angelique Kidjo, Aaron Neville, Queen Latifah, Joss Stone, Buick Audra; Ken Levitan, Bill Hearn, Jack Rouner, Ken Pennell, Cedric Thompson

Christmas Album of the Year
Christ Has Come, Big Daddy Weave; Jeremy Redmond
Christmas Is, Mark Harris; Luke Denton
Every Light That Shines At Christmas, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun
Glory In the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship, Chris Tomlin; Ed Cash
The Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant, Family Force 5; Joe Baldridge

Praise & Worship Album of the Year
A Grand New Day, Women of Faith Worship Team; Chance Scoggins
Alive Again, Matt Maher; Paul Moak, Christopher Stevens
Awaken the Dawn, Keith & Kristyn Getty; Phil Naish
Church Music, David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band
Jesus Saves: Live, Travis Cottrell; Travis Cottrell

Recorded Music Packaging
Live Life Loud, Hawk Nelson; Bonnie Biro; Ryan Clark; Caleb Kuhl
Lost In The Sound of Separation (Deluxe), Underoath; Jordan Butcher; Drew Beckmeyer; Ryan Russell
It’s All Crazy, Me Without You; Jordan Butcher; Jordan Butcher; Vasily Kavonof
Long Fall Back to Earth (Limited Edition), Jars of Clay; Tim Parker, Jars of Clay; Tim Parker; Kharyn Hill
Forget and Not Slow Down, Relient K; Matthew Thiessen, Linden Frederick; Davy Baysinger; Davy Baysinger for Royal Empire Design; Linden Frederick; Ethan Luck, Cale Glendening
Long Fall Back to Earth, Jars of Clay; Tim Parker, Jars of Clay; Tim Parker; Kharyn Hill  

Short Form Video of the Year
Beautiful Ending; Barlowgirl; Tim Morgan
"Free to Be Me," Francesca Battistelli; Andy & Jon Erwin; Dan Atchison
"Hero," Skillet; Dan Atchison; Andy Erwin and Jon Erwin
"Live Life Loud," Hawk Nelson; Etypical; Kayvan Ghavim
"Lose My Soul," TobyMac featuring Kirk Franklin and Mandisa; Danny Yourd; Danny Yourd and Steve Hoover
"Monster," Skillet; Andy Erwin and Jon Erwin; Dan Atchison
"Too Bright to See," Underoath; Anders Foreman
"Wait and See," Brandon Heath; Eric Welch; Tameron Hedge

Long Form Music Video of the Year
"45 Days" (documentary w/music), Demon Hunter; Cale Glendening; Don and Ryan Clark
"A Gospel Journey," Oak Ridge Boys; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings and Bill Carter
"A New Hallelujah: The Live Worship DVD," Michael W. Smith; Steve Gilreath; Steve Gilreath
"Faith + Hope + Love," Hillsong Live; Luke Irvine and Magdalene Phillips (Love this one!!!)
"Live At Oak Tree: Austins Bridge," Austins Bridge; Graham Bustin; Paul Corley, Tre Corley, Norman Holland, Michael Turner and Shannon Lancaster
"Live Revelations," Third Day; Andy and Jon Erwin; Dan Atchison, Jonathan Erwin and Andrew Erwin


Lets see how it goes...
The awards will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry House. Tickets are currently on sale through the Grand Ole Opry Call Center. Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY/1-800-733-6779, visit www.opry.com or purchase at the Opry Box Office located at 2804 Opryland Drive, or the Ryman Auditorium Box Office at 116 5th Ave. North in downtown Nashville. Ticket prices range from $25–$200.

The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards will be seen Sunday, April 25 at 8 pm et, only on gmc. This year's awards will be hosted by Natalie Grant and MercyMe's Bart Millard. Visit doveawards.com or gospelmusic.org for more information.

Anyways, check out this new video for Haiti...



Come Together Now (Music City Unites For Haiti) from Music City Unites For Haiti on Vimeo.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Dove Awards Nominee List

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Hola! The Dove Awards are here again and I am here to choose who I feel should bag the award so here I go...
The list was gotten from http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/stories/11599785/

PS: It was announced by Lisa Kimmey! and some other people I don't really know

SONG OF THE YEAR

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”; Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, Traditional; sixsteps music (ASCAP), worshiptogether.com Songs (ASCAP)

“Cinderella”; Steven Curtis Chapman; Sparrow Songs (BMI)

“Empty Me”; Chris Sligh, Clint Lagerberg, Tony Wood; Foolish Tool Music (ASCAP), Word Music LLC (ASCAP), Kindacrazy Music (BMI), Row J Seat 9 Songs (ASCAP), New Spring Publishing (ASCAP), Bridge Building Music (BMI)

“Give Me Your Eyes”; Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram; Sitka 6 Music (ASCAP), Peertunes Ltd. (SESAC), Grange Hill Music (SESAC), Windsor Way (SESAC)

“I Will Not Be Moved”; Natalie Grant; Nat in the Hat (ASCAP)

“I’m Letting Go”; Francesca Battistelli, Tony Wood, Ian Eskelin; Designer Music (SESAC), Word Music LLC (ASCAP), Honest & Popular Songs (SESAC), Row J Seat 9 Songs (ASCAP), New Spring Publishing Inc. (ASCAP)

“Mighty to Save”; Ben Fielding, Joel Houston; Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)

“Never Going Back to OK”; Matt Fuqua, Josh Havens, Brad Wigg, Dan Muckala; Smells Like Music (ASCAP), Screaming Mimes Music (ASCAP)

“Reason Enough”; Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music (BMI), Psalmsinger Music (BMI), Ernie Sig Sound Music (BMI), Hefton Hill Music (BMI)

“You Reign”; Bart Millard, Barry Graul, Steven Curtis Chapman; Simpleville Music (ASCAP), Wet As A Fish Music (ASCAP), Sparrow Songs (BMI)


ARTIST OF THE YEAR*

Casting Crowns

Steven Curtis Chapman

Fireflight

Marvin Sapp

Third Day

TobyMac

Chris Tomlin


NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR*

Addison Road

Francesca Battistelli (I heard she's good from Ayomide)

FeeJonathan

Nelson Remedy Drive

Chris Sligh

Tenth Avenue North

*Fans may vote in the Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year Categories. The cumulative fan vote will count for 1/3 of the total votes for these two categories. GMA member voting will count for 2/3 of the total vote.

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Jeremy Camp

Jon Foreman

Ernie Haase

Brandon Heath

David Phelps

Marvin Sapp

Chris Tomlin

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Francesca Battistelli

Brooke Fraser

Karen Peck Gooch

Natalie Grant

Mandisa

Sandi Patty

Laura Story

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Casting Crowns

David Crowder*Band

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Mary Mary

MercyMe

Skillet

Third Day

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Brown Bannister

Ed Cash

Ian Eskelin

Wayne Haun

Bernie Herms

Jason Ingram (Really Don't know them but I kinda know dis one)

Rusty Varenkamp

RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG

“Beautfiul Morning”; Reiterate ; Grits featuring Pigeon John; Teron Carter, Stacy Jones, Mo Henderson, John Duncan; Revolution Art

“Do Yo Thang”; The Yearbook; KJ-52; Jonah Sorrentino; BEC Recordings/Uprok

“Joyful Noise”; Our World Redeemed ; Flame featuring Lecrae & John Reilly; Marcus T. Williams-Gray, Lecrae Moore, Emanuel Lambert, Jr.; Cross Movement Records

“Pull Your Pants Up!”; Pull Your Pants Up!; Dooney “Da Priest”; Duwayne Brown; Malaco Records

“So Beautiful”; Citizen Activ ; Manafest featuring Trevor McNevan; Chris Greenwood, Adam Messinger, Trevor McNevan; BEC Recordings

ROCK RECORDED SONG

“Better Man”; Satisfied ; DecembeRadio; Josh Reedy, Brian Bunn, Eric Miker, Boone Daughdrill, Scotty Wilbanks; Slanted Records

“For The Love Of The Game”; For The Love Of The Game; Pillar; Rob Beckley, Lester Estelle, Noah Henson, Michael Wittig; Essential Records

“Lost”; End Of Silence ; Red; Jasen Rauch, Rob Graves, Chad Cates; Essential Records

“Shine Like The Stars”; Expect The Impossible; Stellar Kart; Adam Agee, Ian Eskelin; Word Records( I love STELLAR KART!!!)

“The Hunger”; Unbreakable ; Fireflight; Dawn Richardson, Justin Cox, Glenn Drennen, Wendy Drennen, Phee Shorb, Ben Glover; Flicker Records

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG

“Find You Waiting”; Satisfied ; DecembeRadio; Josh Reedy, Brian Bunn, Eric Miker, Boone Daughdrill, Scotty Wilbanks; Slanted Records

“Keys To The Kingdom”; Ordinary Dreamers; Group 1 Crew; Manwell Reyes, Blanca Reyes, Pablo Villatoro, Andy Anderson, Noe A. Chaparro; Fervent Records (GROUP 1 CREW ROCKS!!!)

“Never Going Back To OK”; Never Going Back To OK ; The Afters; Matt Fuqua, Josh Havens, Brad Wigg, Dan Muckala; INO Records

“Unbreakable”; Unbreakable; Fireflight; Dawn Richardson, Justin Cox, Glenn Drennen, Wendy Drennen, Phee Shorb, Rob Hawkins; Flicker Records

“Washed By The Water”; The Heat ; NEEDTOBREATHE; Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart; Atlantic Records

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG

“Cinderella”; This Moment – Cinderella Edition ; Steven Curtis Chapman; Steven Curtis Chapman; Sparrow Records

“Give Me Your Eyes”; What If We; Brandon Heath; Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram; Reunion Records

“I Will Not Be Moved”; Relentless ; Natalie Grant; Natalie Grant; Curb Records

“I’m Letting Go”; My Paper Heart; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood; Fervent Records

“This Is Home”; Chronicles Of Narnia:Prince Caspian ; Switchfoot; Jonathan Foreman, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts; Walt Disney Records

INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG

“A New Hallelujah”; A New Hallelujah ; Michael W. Smith; Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche; Reunion Records

“For The Glory Of You”; Windows And Walls; Mark Harris; Mark Harris, John Lemonis, Tony Wood; INO Records

“Bless The Lord”; Great God Who Saves ; Laura Story; Laura Story; INO Records

“Come Thou Fount”; Roots Run Deep; Jadon Lavik; Public Domain; BEC Recordings

“Dependence”; Jamie Slocum ; Jamie Slocum; Curb Records

SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG (What's this?)

“Big Mighty God”; Nothin’ But Good ; The Mike LeFevre Quartet; Lee Black, Sue C. Smith, Kenna West; Canaan Records

“I Believe God”; Real Faith; Brian Free & Assurance; Marty Funderburk, Steve Marshall; Daywind Records

“Reason Enough”; Dream on ; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Ernie Haase, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun; Gaither Music Group

“Welcome To The Family”; Room For More; Booth Brothers; Jim Brady, Barry Weeks, Tony Wood; Daywind Records

“Yahweh”; The Ride ; The Hoppers; Paula Stefanovich; Canaan Records

BLUEGRASS RECORDED SONG (Sorry?)

“Help Is On The Way”; Help Is On The Way ; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Michael E. Reed; Horizon Records

“I See A Crimson Stream”; Sounds Like Sunday; Janet Paschal; Garfield T. Haywood; Vine Records

“The Old White Flag”; You Gotta Love It!; Triumphant Quartet; Dianne Wilkinson; Daywind Records

“They’re Holding Up The Ladder”; We Are Family; Jeff & Sheri Easter, Lewis Family, Easter Brothers; Russell Easter, James Easter, Edd Easter; Daywind Records

“What Will I Wear”; I Just Wanted You To Know ; Kim Hopper; Deborah Bailey; Canaan Records

COUNTRY RECORDED SONG

“Did I Make A Difference”; Front Row Seats ; The Oak Ridge Boys; Rob Crosby, Bill Anderson; Spring Hill Music Group

“Good Side Of Goodbye”; Home For Now; Living Waters Trio; Wayne Haun, Dave Clark; Vine Records

“I Saw God Today”; Troubadour ; George Strait; Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell, Wade Kirby; MCA Nashville

“I Wish”; How You Live Deluxe Edition; Point of Grace; Cindy Morgan, Phil Madeira; Word Records

“Jesus And John Wayne”; Lovin’ Life ; Gaither Vocal Band; Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, Doug Johnson, Kim Williams, Benjamin Gaither; Gaither Music Group

URBAN RECORDED SONG

“Declaration (This Is It)”; The Fight Of My Life ; Kirk Franklin; Kenneth C. Loggins, Michael H. McDonald; Zomba Gospel

“Get Up”; The Sound; Mary Mary; Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Eric Dawkins; Columbia Records, Integrity Music

“Love Him Like I Do”; Revealed ; Deitrick Haddon with Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary; Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell, Deitrick Haddon, Lamar Edwards; Zomba Gospel

“No Looking Back”; No Looking Back; Damita; Damita Haddon; Tyscot Records

“Not A Slave”; Life By Stereo ; J.R.; Courtney Peebles; Cross Movement Records

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG (OK...really don't listen to this genre)

“Cry Your Last Tear”; Cry Your Last Tear ; Bishop Paul S. Morton & the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir; Vashawn Mitchell; Light Records

“Deliverance”; Past And Present; Lillie Knauls; Teddy Huffman, Lillie Knauls, Wayne Haun; Vine Records

“Free At Last”; Down In New Orleans ; The Blind Boys of Alabama; Traditional; Time Life Music

“God Is Good”; Love Forever Shines; Regina Belle; Bernard Belle; Pendulum Records, Walker Davis Entertainment

“Souled Out”; Souled Out ; Hezekiah Walker; Estee Bullock, Nate McNair; Zomba Gospel

“Take It Back”; Take It Back; Dorinda Clark-Cole; Derrick Starks; Zomba Gospel

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG

“Favor Of God”; Change The World; Martha Munizzi; Aaron Lindsey, John Rowsey; Martha Munizzi Music

“Great Grace”; Overcomer ; Alvin Slaughter; Mary Alessi, Aaron Lindsey; Integrity Music

“How Great Is Our God”; How Great Is Our God; LaRue Howard; Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash; EMI Gospel

“My Name Is Victory”; Right Now Praise ; Jonathan Nelson; Jonathan Nelson, Justin Savage; Integrity Music

“Shall We Gather At The River”; The Standard; Take 6; Robert Lowry; Heads Up International

“Waging War”; Thy Kingdom Come ; CeCe Winans; Christopher Capehart, Brannon Tunie, CeCeWinans; PureSprings Gospel

WORSHIP SONG

“A New Hallelujah”; Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche; Word Music LLC, Smittyfly Music, This Is Your Time Music, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music, Leadworship Songs

“Breathe On Me”; Natalie Grant; Nat In The Hat Music

“Jesus Messiah”; Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash; worshiptogether.com Songs, Alletrop Music, sixsteps Music

“Mighty To Save”; Ben Fielding, Joel Houston; Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (This song is a classic!)

“You’re Not Alone”; Meredith Andrews; Word Music LLC

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM

Citizen Activ ; Manafest; Adam Messinger, Manafest, Boi-1da, Chris Stacey, Arion, Josh MacIntosh; BEC Recordings

Ordinary Dreamers ; Group 1 Crew; Andy Anderson, Christopher Stevens, Sam Mizell; Fervent Records

Pull Your Pants Up!; Dooney “Da Priest”; Dooney “Da Priest”; Malaco Records

Rebel ; Lecrae; Joseph Prielozny, G-Styles, Dion Burroughs, Kadence, Devon Burroughs, Teddy P., Bobby Taylor, JR, k-Drama, Sixth Sense Music Productions; Reach Records (Peter said the album is tight)

Reiterate ; Grits; Mo Henderson, T-Dogg, Anthony Johnson, Jr.; Revolution Art

ROCK ALBUM

Comatose Comes Alive ; Skillet; Carl Diebold, Paul Kerby, Zachary Kelm; Ardent Records, INO Records (Love Comatose)

For The Love Of The Game ; Pillar; Travis Wyrick; Essential Records

Satisfied ; DecembeRadio; Scotty Wilbanks; Slanted Records

Southern Hospitality ; Disciple; Travis Wyrick; INO Records

To Know That You’re Alive ; Kutless; Peter Kipley; BEC

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM

Daylight Is Coming ; Remedy Drive; Ian Eskelin; Word Records

Expect The Impossible ; Stellar Kart; Ian Eskelin; Word Records (You go guys!)

Hello ; After Edmund; Scotty Wilbanks; Slanted Records

Never Going Back To OK ; The Afters; Dan Muckala; INO Records

Unbreakable ; Fireflight; Rob Hawkins; Flicker Records

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM

Bebo Norman ; Bebo Norman; Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; BEC

Fall And Winter ; Jon Foreman; Jon Foreman; Credential Recordings, lowercase people records

My Paper Heart ; Francesca Battistelli; Ian Eskelin; Fervent Records

Relentless ; Natalie Grant; Bernie Herms, Shaun Shankel; Curb Records

Revelation ; Third Day; Howard Benson; Essential Records

INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM

After The Rain ; Aaron & Amanda Crabb; Tre’ Corley; Daywind Records

Great God Who Saves ; Laura Story; Ed Cash; INO Records

Infinite Grace ; Women of Faith Worship Team; Chance Scoggins; Myrrh Records

Roots Run Deep ; Jadon Lavik; Jadon Lavik, Zach Hodges, Keith E. Smith, Nic Rodriguez, Fernando Ortega, Tony Guerrero; BEC

Songs For The Journey ; Sandi Patty; David Hamilton; INO Records

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM

Ephesians One ; Karen Peck & New River; Bubba Smith; Daywind Records

I Just Wanted You To Know ; Kim Hopper; Dave Clark, Kim Hopper; Canaan Records

Lovin’ Life ; Gaither Vocal Band; Bill Gaither, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall, Wes Hampton; Gaither Music Group

On The Way Up ; HisSong; Wayne Haun; Vine Records

Room For More ; Booth Brothers; Barry Weeks; Daywind Records

BLUEGRASS ALBUM (OK..really...)

Bluegrass Worship ; Various; Steve Ivey; Star Song Music

Help Is On The Way ; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Doyle Lawson; Horizon Records

Hymns From Chigger Hill ; Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; Mike Richards, Terri Argot Gore, Ricky Gore, Mark Dunham, Bobby Strangenberg, Ethan Blair, Justin Kropf; Daywind Records

I Don’t Regret A Mile ; Larry Sparks; Larry Sparks; Sparks Music

Pickin’, Praisin’, & Singin’: Hymns From The Mountain ; Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad; Bill McBee, Dale Thomas, Jerry Cole, Cody Shuler, Matt Flake; Rural Rhythm

We Are Family ; Jeff & Sheri Easter, Lewis Family, Easter Brothers; Jeff Easter, Sheri Easter; Daywind Records

What A Journey ; Paul Williams & The Victory Trio; Paul Williams; Rebel Records

COUNTRY ALBUM

Around the Bend ; Randy Travis; Kyle Lehning; Warner Bros. Records

Home For Now ; Living Waters Trio; Terry Thompson; Vine Records

Hymned Again ; Bart Millard; Brown Bannister; INO Records

I Turn To You ; Richie McDonald; Frank Myers, Gary Baker, Tommy Lee James; Lucid Entertainment

Runaway Train ; Crabb Revival; Ben Isaacs, Tre’ Corley; Daywind Records

URBAN ALBUM

Bold Right Life ; Kierra Sheard; Warryn Campbell, J. Drew Sheard, Asaph Ward, Gerald Haddon, Paul Allen, J Moss; EMI Gospel

The Fight of My Life ; Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin; Zomba Gospel

Kingdom Business ; Canton Jones; Canton Jones, The Music Doctorz, Carlin Muccular, Antonio Neal, Randy Harrison, Vernon Messam; Arrow Records

No Looking Back ; Damita; Gerald Haddon, Tim & Bob, Deitrick Haddon, Courtney Horton, David Garcia; Tyscot Records

Revealed ; Deitrick Haddon; Andre Harris, Vidal Davis, Warryn Campbell, Blaze “The Champ”, Deitrick Haddon, Gerald Haddon, David Haddon, Tim & Bob, Percy Bady; Zomba Gospel

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM

A New Day ; Paul Porter; Paul Porter, David Caton, Tony Homer; Light Records

After 40 Years…Still Sweeping Through the City ; Shirley Caesar; Bubba Smith; Light Records

Cry Your Last Tear ; Bishop Paul S. Morton & the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir; L. Trenton Phillips, Elvin Ross; Light Records

Do It!; Dottie Peoples; Dottie Peoples; DP Muzik Group

Down In New Orleans ; The Blind Boys of Alabama; Chris Goldsmith; Time Life Music, Integrity Music

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM

Change the World ; Martha Munizzi; Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton; Martha Munizzi Music

Stand Out ; Tye Tribbett & G.A.; Tye Tribbett II, Dana Sorey, Thaddaeus Tribbett; Columbia Records, Integrity Music

The Sound ; Mary Mary; Warryn Campbell; Columbia Records, Integrity Music

The Standard ; Take 6; Mark Kibble; Heads Up International

Thy Kingdom Come ; CeCe Winans; Tommy Sims, Christopher Capehart, Luther Hanes, Percy Bady, Cedric Caldwell, Victor Caldwell, Alvin Love III; PureSprings Gospel

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM (OK..I can't stand the instrumentals)

A Treasury of Hymns ; LaDonna; Eric Wyse; Martingale Music

Always There ; Harold Rayford; Antoine Chamber; Tyscot Records

Born to Play ; Barry D.; Barry D.; Taqa Records

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ; Various; Harry Gregson-Williams; Walt Disney Records

Love Beyond All Measure ; Stephen Petrunak; Stephen Petrunak; GIA Publications

The Breath of Life ; Angella Christie; Angella Christie, Kevin Griffen; ACSM

CHILDREN’S MUSIC ALBUM

Absolute Modern Worship for Kids 4 ; Phoebe Ebensberger, Emily Ebensberger, Abbie Ebensberger, Joseph O’Brien, Timmy O’Brien, Mikey O’Brien, Abbie Chapman, Meghan O’Brien, Adelaide Bauer, Kristen Bauer, Karissa Selby, Emma Rose Williamson, Tyler Beiden, Garrett Williamson; Chance Scoggins; Fervent Records

All God’s Animals ; TJ McCloud; Brandon Scott Thomas, Eric Wyse; Martingale Music

David: Shepherd, Psalmist, Soldier, King!; Bible StorySongs; Paula King, Catherine Walker; Bible StorySongs

Shout Praises Kids – I Am Free ; Jeff Sandstrom, Kurt Goebel, Stephen Leiweke, Jeremy Redmon; Integrity Music

Sleepytime Lullabies ; Praise Baby; Matt Huesmann; Big House Kids

Tell The World ; Hillsong Kids; Julia A’Bell, Gio Galanti, Andrew Crawford, David Wakerley; Hillsong, Integrity Music

SPANISH LANGUAGE ALBUM (Don't speak spanish)

Abriras Las Puertas ; Malin; Miguel Angel “Malin” Villagran; Integrity Music Latin

Alabanza Y Adoracion: Del Corazon ; Lucia Parker; Tom Brooks, Dario Navac; 3:16 Media

Mi Salvacion ; Ingrid Rosario; Christian Cartone; Rejoice Music

Refrescate!; Aline Barros; Juan Salinas; Integrity Music Latin

Rescatame ; Seventh Day Slumber; Alejandro Allen, Susana Allen; BEC

Sobrenatural ; Marcos Witt; Marcos Witt; CanZion

Tengo sed de Ti ; Soraya Moraes; Marco Moraes; Line Records

SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM

Billy: The Early Years Official Motion Picture Soundtrack ; Brooks & Dunn, Mac Powell, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, China Edelman, Patty Griffin, Brandon Heath, Gregory Page, Michael W. Smith, Melinda Doolittle, Roy Orbison, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Sierra Hull, John Cowan, Harry Stinson, Ronnie Bowman, Ronnie McCoury, John Wesley Ryles; Anastasia Brown; Arista Nashville, Essential Records

Country Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One ; Gaither Vocal Band, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, The Grascals, Buddy Greene, The Isaacs, Gordon Mote, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Booth Brothers, George Jones, Wesley Pritchard, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, Brittany Allen, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Charlotte Ritchie, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Jimmy Fortune, Dailey & Vincent, Jason Crabb, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Cherryholmes, Lisa Daggs-Charette, Vince Gill, Sonya Isaacs, Becky Isaacs Bowman; Bill Gaither; Gaither Music Group

How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites from the Grand Ole Opry ; The Charlie Daniels Band, Mac Powell, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Ronnie Milsap, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood; Steve Gibson; Sony BMG Nashville

Passion: God of This City; Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, Fee, Matt Redman; Nathan Nockels; Sparrow Records, sixsteps Records

Your Name ; Joel Auge, Leeland Mooring, Paul Baloche, Aaron Shust, Phil Wickham, Josh Reedy, Ayiesha Woods, Ian Eskelin, Mark Stuart, Vicky Beeching, Jared Anderson, Christy Johnson, Sean Loche, Aaron Boyd, Jason Roy, Wes Willis, Lincoln Brewster, Adam Agee; Ian Eskelin; Integrity Music

CHRISTMAS ALBUM

Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style ; Gaither Vocal Band; Russell Mauldin; Gaither Music Group

Christmas Songs ; Fernando Ortega; John Andrew Schreiner, Fernando Ortega; Curb Records

Home for Christmas ; BarlowGirl; Otto Price; Fervent Records, Curb Records (I love the Angelic Proclamation song. Go Barlow!)

O Holy Night ; Sara Groves; Ben Shive; INO Records

Peace on Earth ; Casting Crowns; Mark Hall, Mark A. Miller; Beach Street (Heard a couple os songs..thanks to the Boundless Show)

PRAISE & WORSHIP ALBUM

A New Hallelujah ; Michael W. Smith; Michael W. Smith; Reunion Records

Great God Who Saves ; Laura Story; Ed Cash; INO Records

Hello Love ; Chris Tomlin; Ed Cash; Sparrow Records; sixsteps Records

Opposite Way ; Leeland; Matt Bronleewe; Essential Records

The Invitation ; Meredith Andrews; Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; Word Records

MUSICAL (Christian Musical? Now that's something I will love to see)

Child of Wonder ; Lari Goss, Rob Howard; Word Music

East to West ; Gary Rhodes; Word Music

God Bless the USA ; Sue C. Smith, Joel Lindsey, Russell Mauldin; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

Savior ; David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Travis Cottrell; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

The Risen Christ ; Don Cason, Karla Worley; Clear Call Music

YOUTH/CHILDREN’S MUSICAL

An Island Christmas ; Wayne Haun, Shelby Haun, Joel Lindsey; Lillenas Publishing Company

Angels We Have Heard ; Dave Clark, Jayme Thompson; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

It’s a Wonder-Full Life ; Pam Andrews, Luke Gambill; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

Lifesong ; Sue C. Smith, Simon Hawkins, Kris Crunk; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

The Christmas County Spelling Bee ; Celeste Clydesdale; Clydesdale & Clydesdale, Word Music

CHORAL COLLECTION

Cradle That Rocked The World; Geron Davis, Christopher Phillips, Jukka Palonen; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

Glorious Day ; David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Travis Cottrell; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

He Still Leads – Christ Church Choir; Landy Gardner, Joy Gardner, Christopher Phillips; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

I’ll Say Yes ; Carol Cymbala; Word Music

Make a Joyful Noise ; Regi Stone; Word Music

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING

…Is My Friend (Hawk Nelson); Invisible Creature; Don Clark; Don Clark; Jeremy Cowart, Neil Visel; BEC Recordings

Remedy Club Tour Edition (David Crowder*Band); Shelley Giglio, David Crowder; Gary Dorsey; Brody Harper; Sparrow Records, sixsteps records
Revelation
(Third Day); Tim Parker, Beka Blackburn; Tim Parker; David Mcalister, RW Sims; Essential Records

Storm the Gates of Hell Deluxe Edition
(Demon Hunter); Invisible Creature; Ryan Clark; Shane McCauley, David Stuart, Greg Lutze, Ethan Luck; Solid State Records

The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole
(Trenches); Invisible Creature; Ryan Clark; Solid State Records

SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO

"Daylight"; Remedy Drive; John Erwin, Andy Erwin; Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures; Word Records

"Fan Mail"; KJ-52; Sam Sanchez; Sam Sanchez; Difted Productions; BEC

"In the Valley of the Dying Sun"; House of Heroes; Danny Yourd; Steve Hoover; Endeavor Media; Mono vs. Stereo

"Movin’" ; Group 1 Crew; John Erwin, Andy Erwin; Dan Atchison; Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures; Fervent Records

"Slow Fade"; Casting Crowns; John Erwin, Andy Erwin; Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures; Beach Street

LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO

"Alive and Transported"; tobyMac; Eric Welch; Tameron Hedge, Dan Pitts; Broken Poet Productions; Forefront Records

"Comatose Comes Alive"; Skillet; Carl Diebold; Carl Diebold, Paul Kerby, Zachary Kelm; Atlantic, Lava , Ardent, INO Records

"Country Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One"; Bill & Gloria Gaither; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither; Gaither Television Productions; Gaither Music Group

"O Holy Night"; David Phelps; David Phelps, Jimmy Abegg; David Phelps, Jim Chaffee, Jimmy Abegg, Ben Pearson; MG&A; Word Records

"The Altar and the Door Live"; Casting Crowns; Cary Goin; John Erwin, Andy Erwin; Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures; Beach Street

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