Every week in churches worldwide people sing songs of praise and worship. Many of those songs come from Chris Tomlin, Hillsong, Paul Baloche, or Matt Redman. Ever wonder what the Top 10 modern Christian worship songs are? Here they are:
“Shout to the Lord”
“Awesome God”
“Open the Eyes of my Heart”
“Amazing Love”
“How Great Is Our God”
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
“Mighty to Save”
“Blessed Be Your Name”
“10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)”
“Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”
After years of managing the career of her son Jermaine Jones, Gospel singing sensation Katrice Cornett is finally beginning to see focus on her own career. Katrice’s music was put on hold when her son, and client, was disqualified from American Idol in 2012 for unresolved legal issues. Katrice and Jermaine found themselves in a tabloid frenzy that lasted for months.
The American Idol fiasco is finally behind her now and Katrice is celebrating what God has brought her through with her new CD release, Ordained.
Ordained is a worshipful, inspirational selection of songs that will take the listener into a true place of worship. Katrice is a true worshipper and with her soulful, sultry, jazz tones you can feel the passion for her relationship with Christ in every note she sings. The melodies are catchy and memorable. The titles alone set the tone for an uplifting musical journey, with songs like “He’s Able,” “Higher Than Before,” and “Count It Joy” as songs of hope that will make you bop your head, pat your feet and lift your hands in praise to the one true God.
Phil Wickham’s highly anticipated new full length album Children Of God will debut on April 22, 2016. Marking his first LP in three years, Children Of God comes on the heels of the impactful single “This Is Amazing Grace,” which was certified RIAA Gold and named BMI’s Christian Song of the Year as it topped radio charts. This powerful anthem was recently recognized as the most-sung worship song in the North American church by Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI). Children Of God is filled with songs sure to follow in those footsteps and become new worship favorites. Heralded by the single “Your Love Awakens Me,” the pre-order of the new album is available now on PhilWickham.com and on iTunes and Amazon Music March 11th.
Laboring for a year to craft his newest release, Wickham shares of the deeply personal story and intention behind the record. “A year and a half ago I lost my voice and was forced to have surgery on my vocal chords with the risk of not being able to sing professionally again. During the difficulty of that season, God spoke the simple yet massive truth into my heart that He loves me. That He loves us. That we are first and foremost His children. That whatever may come our way we are His children. That whatever we may be faced with, we are His. Many of these songs were written out of this new found sense of identity.”
Worship leader, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Austin Adamec and acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and former 1 Girl Nation member Lindsey Adamec release their self-titled debut EP from Radiate Music March 25 with The Fuel Music distribution. Available for pre-order now on iTunes, Austin & Lindsey Adamec features the first radio single “Walk on Waves,” which goes to radio March 14, as well as the Easter-like declarations “Infinite Grace” and “It Is Finished,” each pointing the way to the bigger picture in God’s plan.
Though on the same label in the beginning of their marriage, Austin and Lindsey rarely saw each other as tours took the newlyweds in opposite directions. Austin describes these days as some of the darkest in his life. The song, “It Is Finished,” captures these struggles and paths that helped bring this couple together to collaborate on the new EP. Hope came through hearing anew the last words of Jesus while on the cross.
“‘It is finished’ meant that the work of Christ put an end to the striving to earn God’s favor. An end to the fears, worries and all the accolades and trophies we were trying to bring to God,” says Austin. “All of our works drown in His grace. He loves us with an everlasting love.”
I am Yours,
The highest price was paid,
And all my works,
are drowning in Your grace.
For it is finished,
Jesus, it is finished.
By the power of Your blood,
the grave is overcome
A similar rejoicing in the sufficiency of the cross builds the theme in “Infinite Grace.” Inspired by Max Lucado’s book, In the Grip of Grace, which describes the infinite gap sin creates between us and God, the song showcases the beauty of the bridge of grace. The inspiring melody does not shy away from the details of the cross, engaging worshippers to join in the declaration.
“The song is so emotional. Every time we play it, I’m in tears, because I’m thinking about the sacrifice that God made when he sent Jesus to be in our lives and to give us life,” shares Lindsey. Austin adds, “We hope the lyrics of this song moves others in the same way it moves us. It states: Your crimson blood pouring out for us / left a mark that history cannot erase / crucified with thieves / the King of Kings / Your sacrifice, Your beautiful display / of infinite grace.”
Like the aforementioned songs, all the tracks featured on Austin & Lindsey Adamec are worship anthems telling the story of personal and spiritual victory, celebrating the presence of God.
Produced by Grammy-nominated, two-time Dove Award-winning Producer of the Year, Ian Eskelin, every aspect of this EP, from lyrics to artwork to instrumentation and musicianship, has been intentionally and meticulously crafted. Austin and Lindsey wanted every single thing to matter, from the songs to the music to the artwork, all expressions of their life lived in the presence of God.
While the road to the new recording was fraught with challenges that refined the newly married couple’s faith and strengthened their bond, the Adamecs have come to discover they are better together, in life and in music.
“We’re just worship leaders from Jacksonville, Florida, who love to sing together, who are married, and who enjoy proclaiming all God is doing in our lives,” says Lindsey. “If we’re going to write about His presence, we have to go there. You can’t take people where you haven’t been.”
Brian Allen is a pastor and worship leader with a three song EP called Someone To Hold On To featuring the title track, “Your Love,” and “Not On My Own.” The earnest singer seems to connect with young people especially well; he gets booked at youth camps and such.
Brian has an interesting “back story.” He went to prison on a 5 1/2 yr sentence for trafficking drugs from California into North Carolina. It was in prison that he found Jesus and got saved. Since being released from prison in 2012 he has gotten married and become a full time pastor/worship leader. He has also recorded 3 CDs and continues to write music daily.
God is using his music ministry in a mighty way to reach a lost and dying world. He now plays with a full band and they perform at all kinds of Christian events. They are willing to travel any distance to share the Gospel through song. Brian also preaches and shares his testimony. They enjoy doing weekend crusades where they perform a full concert on Friday night and then Brian gives his testimony. Then on Saturday they spend time with the youth in the community and come back for a corporate worship service where Brian preaches. They are willing to go wherever God opens the door.
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