Every genre of music has their top singers that seem to have all the greatest hits.  Christian music is no different there are plenty of artists who are considered among the top artists within the genre.  They have songs that make the audience think and want more from them.  There are artists like any genre that could be one hit wonders, and there are others who will have hit after hit that top the charts as soon as it comes out and holds that position for many weeks.  These artists are ones that know what makes people think and will tug at their heartstrings, not to mention making them want to have a better personal relationship with Christ.

Jeremy Camp: His songs come from the heart and you can tell as you listen to them.  His words pierce your heartstrings and makes you really think about your relationship with God.  His song “Walk By Faith” can be a song of redemption for many, it could many make it through a hard time they are dealing with.  I know it has helped me.  He has ballads like “Walk By Faith,” and then he has rock like songs such as “Take My Life.”  Whatever your tastes in music are, Jeremy Camp has it and he will become one of your favorites as you listen to his music.

Natalie Grant:  Her voice is like an angel’s.  She has ballad like songs and can bring tears to your eyes as you listen to the words.  The melodies of her songs are soft and tender almost mimicking the personality of God, soft and tender.  Her song “Held” is an amazing piece.  The chorus goes “this is what it means to held how it feels when the sacred is torn from life and you survive this is what it is to be loved to know that the promise is when everything fell we’d be held.”  Gives hope to the audience because it helps us remember that we will be held and carried through some of the hardest moments in our lives.

Casting Crowns:  This group is probably one of the most popular.  Many people who listen to Christian radio will hear at least one Casting Crowns songs.  Their song “Who Am I” is another powerful song.  It talks about who am I that God would send his only son to die on the cross for us.  It really puts into perspective why Jesus died for us and the feelings and emotions the revolve around knowing that Christ died for our.  They are another group that has any form of music that people would be interested in such as pop like songs to ballad like songs which is what “Who Am I” is.

Nicole C Mullen: Nicole seems to be newer to the Christian scene, but I could be wrong.  She has a wonderful soprano voice that is unique from many others.  Her most popular song would probably be “My Redemeer Lives,” but she has many other wonderful and powerful songs.  I know I keep saying powerful, but how else would I describe these songs?  Her song “One Touch” is about the Samaritan woman who had so much faith that if she just touched the hem of Christ’s garment then she would be healed.  There are many people listening to her songs that feel the same way.  If we could just touch Christ’s robe, then we would be healed.  The first time I heard it, it made me cry because the song described how I was feeling.

David Crowder Band:  This group has a song that my church sings called “Undignified.”  It is such a fun song, and there are times when a Christian can be undignified when we praise God because we get moved and start to dance around and sometime jump in place.  Many people would think that non-conventional churches that promote dancing, tambourines and jumping that they are “undignified.”  The band is saying they are proud to be considered undignified if it means they are getting excited and energized about praising God.

Rebecca St. James:  St. James is probably the most known female Christian musician.  I know she was the first female artist that I have heard when I started listening to Christian music.  Her voice is very distinguished; you would be able to tell that a song is from her.  You can hear on of her songs on the Chronicles of Narnia soundtrack, the song is called “Lion.”  It’s a great song I play it all the time as I am getting ready to go somewhere.  She is probably most known for her “wait for me” campaign which is about saving your virginity for marriage. She has a book about it and a song where she is asking her future husband to wait for her as she waits for him.  It is a great song to help encourage teens to wait for marriage.

Jay Menendes:  I read about Jay in a magazine called “Relevent,”  they were talking to him about his own campaign called “I Am Constance.”  He is trying to get the word out about human trafficking and that it still occurs and how horrible it actually is.  He is different from the others on this list because he is a rapper.  I think too many people have the mistaken idea that rap music is just about using swear words and talking about violence.  Jay is one of the artists that proves that stereotype wrong, and that rap music can make a difference in the world.  He has a soft voice that makes  you think he has felt some hardships within his own life to add to his songs and the words that he is singing.  You can tell he sings them from his heart and that he is truly invested into his work.

Pillar:  Pillar is a rock band.  Many of their songs can deal with fighting the addiction to pornography.  That is a subject that many people will not be so willing to sing about.  They have a sound that will keep you wanting more and the music really gets into your head.  You will find yourself bobbing your head to the music and after you hear a song, you will most likely be singing it.  ‘Frontline” is a great song about serving on the front line in the army of God.  Meaning that you are not afraid to declare you are a Christian.  Our battle cry is our faith and our songs.

Listening to Christian radio can help you hear some musicians that you haven’t heard before, but it also can help you know who are the most popular.  When you are starting into the Christian music, you want to try listening to some of the popular artists then looking for ones that may not be as popular that fit your musical style.  I think  everyone should listen to at least one song by everyone of the popular artists.  That way you will get a good idea of whose music you like and you can find people who have similar sounds.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at 2:03 pm.