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Phil Wickham - "This is Amazing Grace" (Unplugged in-studio)

When you have an artist the caliber of Phil Wickham visit your studios, you HAVE to ask him to perform his mega-hit worship song, "This is Amazing Grace." We love the new arrangement he does with the song!

Music Review: Memorable Music Fills Tenth Avenue North's "Cathedrals"

Beyond expectations and innovations, Cathedrals is even better later as the lyrics get more transparent and conversational.

Music Review: Newsboys Bring Beloved Hymns to a New Generation of Fans

The Newsboys’ latest project, Hallelujah for the Cross, will transport many listeners to the churches of their youth. For others, this album will allow them to experience these songs for the first time.

Music Review: Chris Tomlin Paints a Story in "Love Ran Red"

If Burning Lights was Chris Tomlin’s up-tempo dance record, then his latest effort, Love Ran Red, is his ballad collection.

â€˜Tis the Season for Something Different on Shustâ€™s "Unto Us"

Instead of recording the usual standards, Shust decided to eschew tradition and try something different by writing and recording 10 new tracks instead.

Music Review: No Sinking Feelings in "Anchor"

Despite his alternative hairstyle, Dixon can also speak to the more traditional faith-based listener.

Review: Hillsong Celebrates Three Decades of Worship with "No Other Name"

All told, No Other Name lives up to its name as a sincere, worthwhile celebration of Christ.

Crowder Finds his Footing in "Neon Steeple"

Neon Steeple is comforting and challenging: everything we came to expect from one of music’s most cerebral personas.

Music Review: "God's Not Dead" Soundtrack Works, but Not Hard

There’s something so “ancillary” and rush-jobbed about the God’s Not Dead soundtrack that lowers its final grade

Music Review: "Hope for All the World" is Safe, but Still Fun

Diehard fans of adult contemporary/praise & worship trio Phillips, Craig & Dean may recognize Hope for all the World.

Review: Promising Parables Found in Switchfoot's "Fading West"

Christian rock-umentary serves as a touching lesson on the natures of faith, family, and life in the midst of change.

Music Review: Steven Curtis Chapman Delivers a "Glorious Unfolding"

In itself, Steven Curtis Chapman’s The Glorious Unfolding may be the best testament to the message it carries.

Music Review: Josh Wilson, "Carry Me"

Even though Carry Me doesn't quite qualify as groundbreaking or fillerless, it is still an engaging, thought-provoking, and ultimately, an uplifting collection of songs.

Music Review: "Made" Makes Hawk Nelson Fly

Canadian band Hawk Nelson says it has a new punk-Christian sound after its original lead vocalist, Jason Dunn, left.

Music Review: Jason Gray, "Christmas Stories - Repeat the Sounding Joy"

Jason Gray is perhaps best known for personal yet relatable songs, but the heartbeat of this album is a narrative approach, entering the characters and bringing each player to life.

Music Review: Andrew Peterson, "Light for the Lost Boy"

Music Review: Group 1 Crew, "Fearless"

Fearless shows a more purposeful side at times with a solid message, while still carrying those fun house party joints that we've come to expect from Group 1 Crew ("He Said").

Music Review: Chris August, "The Upside of Down"

Music Review: Tenth Avenue North, "The Struggle"

The Struggle will remain as missed opportunities for maximized greatness.

Music Review: Kari Jobe, "The Acoustic Sessions" EP

These pure and stripped-down recordings aren't nearly as minimalistic as acoustic sessions can be expected to be, but the lack of shimmering, glossy production give them a more intimate worship experience.