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Contemporary Christian Music

2009-12-06T13:02:19Z

MartialArtist: Adding bands/solo artists, and editing genres

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = CCM |
subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Songs Index]], Contemporary Christian Albums Index, [[Contemporary Christian Song-Writers and Bands Index]]
* Related styles - Jesus Music, Christian alternative rock, [[Christian hardcore]], [[Christian hip hop]], Christian industrial, [[Christian metal]], Christian pop, [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian ska, Cprog, Christian worship music
* [[CCM Magazine]]
* [[GMA Dove Awards]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

Mainstream artists sometimes deal with Christian themes in their work, such as Bob Dylan and U2, but fall outside of the CCM genre.

===Other Genres ===
Many Bands have also played music with Christian Lyrics in less popular Genres of Music, such as Christian Hard Rock/Metal, Christian Alternative Rock Music, Christian Punk Rock, Christian Hip Hop/Rap, and Christian Country Music. Bands that have played Christian Music in these Genres are:

*[[Kutless]] (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)
*[[Stryper]] (Christian Pop Metal Band)
*[[TobyMac]] (Christian Hip Hop Solo Artist)
*[[Divinefire]] (Christian Heavy Metal/Black Metal Band)
*[[Narnia (band)|Narnia]] (Christian Power Metal/Melodic Metal Band)
*[[Rob Rock]] (Christian Heavy Metal Solo Artist)
*[[Demon Hunter]] (Christian Hardcore Punk/Hard Rock Band)
*[[Skillet (band)|Skillet]] (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)
*[[Payable On Death|P.O.D.]] (Christian Nu Metal Band)
*[[Brian "Head" Welch]] (Christian Nu Metal Solo Artist)

===Controversy===

Contemporary Christian Music and other Christian Genres has been a topic of controversy in various ways since its beginnings in the 1960s. Some conservative Christians have felt that the medium of popular music is unholy, and thus unfit for Christian participation. However, other Christians have said that the music David played was the mainstream Music of the day, and to God it doesn't matter what genre of Music someone plays, for as long as the music is spiritual, uses the music for a ministry, and gives God glory.

CCM also draws criticism from those who feel it is simply a "Christianized" imitation of mainstream music, thus lacking originality and creativity. On Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, in homage to [[Martin Luther]]'s 95 theses, CCM artist Steve Camp sent out 107 theses calling for a "Reformation" in contemporary Christian music, challenging Christian artists to "recover Biblical Christianity in the arts" and bring a new level of excellence to the field.

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==Links==

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[[Category:Christian music]]

Christian music

2009-01-30T13:07:08Z

MartialArtist:

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|psalm|33|1|lang=WEB}} [[Psalm 33:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Music and Christianity |
subtopics = [[Early Church music]], [[Gregorian chants]], [[Christmas carols]], [[Hymns]], [[Gospel music]], [[Contemporary Christian Music]]
* [[Christian Songs Index]]
* [[Song writers]], [[Christian Composer, Song Writers and Bands Index]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}
{{songs_box}}

Since Christians have met together, they have sung to [[God]] and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung [[psalms]]. In later centuries, monophonic [[Gregorian chants]] were widely sung. During and following the Protestant [[Reformation]], hundreds of hymns were written by men like [[Martin Luther]] and [[Charles Wesley]]. In recent decades, [[Contemporary Christian Music]], Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular. Please help us create a database of information about, reviews on and lyrics to Christian songs and hymns.

===[[Early Church music]]===

===[[Gregorian chants]]===

===[[Christmas carols]]===

===[[Hymns]]===

Traditional Christian hymns became widely popular from the sixteenth century onwards and many are closely tied to [[Protestantism]]. [[Martin Luther]] was a prolific hymn writer, with hymns such as [[A Mighty Fortress Is Our God]]. Hymns continued to be popular throughout the following centuries, although in recent decades their popularity has been falling in the west, with more modern songs becoming more commonly sung.

===[[Gospel music]]===

===[[Contemporary Christian Music]]===

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in [[Jesus Music]] which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

===[[Christian Hard Rock/Metal Music]]===

===[[Christian Alternative Rock]]===

===[[Christian Hip Hop/Rap Music]]===

===[[Christian Country Music]]===

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==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://www.virtualchurch.org/choir.htm Classic Christian Hymns]
* [http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/christmusic.html MIDI hymns and worship songs on the Internet]
* [http://www.freesheetmusicguide.com/christian.htm Free Sheet Music Guide: Christian]
* [http://www.abidingradio.com/ Conservative, Sacred, and Traditional Christian Music]
* [http://www.christian-gospelmusiclyrics.com/ Gospel Song Lyrics]
* [http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/ Christian Lyrics Online]
* [http://www.sharesong.org/ Sharesong.org]
* [http://www.seriousd.com/music.htm Free Christian Music Software Directory]
* [http://www.ccmplanet.com/?section=downloads Christian MP3 Downloads]
* [http://www.christianityfreebies.com/freebies1/Christian_Music/Music_Ministry_Resources.cfm Free Offers in Christian Music - Music Ministry Resources]
* [http://www.prays.com Prays.com] - Free Christian Worship Music and Hymns MP3 downloads
* [http://pop-popspoems.com/ Pop-Pop's Poems and Christian Music]
* [http://www.christsites.com/goto.cfm?categoryid=1178 Christsites.com Christian concerts]
* [http://www.christianconcerts.com/ Christianconcerts.com]
* [http://www.ccauthority.com/ Christian Concert Authority]
* [http://www.itickets.com/ Itickets.com - Christian concerts, events & music festival tickets]

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[[Category:Christian music]]
[[Category:Media]]

Christian music

2009-01-30T13:06:44Z

MartialArtist:

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|psalm|33|1|lang=WEB}} [[Psalm 33:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Music and Christianity |
subtopics = [[Early Church music]], [[Gregorian chants]], [[Christmas carols]], [[Hymns]], [[Gospel music]], [[Contemporary Christian Music]]
* [[Christian Songs Index]]
* [[Song writers]], [[Christian Composer, Song Writers and Bands Index]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}
{{songs_box}}

Since Christians have met together, they have sung to [[God]] and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung [[psalms]]. In later centuries, monophonic [[Gregorian chants]] were widely sung. During and following the Protestant [[Reformation]], hundreds of hymns were written by men like [[Martin Luther]] and [[Charles Wesley]]. In recent decades, [[Contemporary Christian Music]], Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular. Please help us create a database of information about, reviews on and lyrics to Christian songs and hymns.

===[[Early Church music]]===

===[[Gregorian chants]]===

===[[Christmas carols]]===

===[[Hymns]]===

Traditional Christian hymns became widely popular from the sixteenth century onwards and many are closely tied to [[Protestantism]]. [[Martin Luther]] was a prolific hymn writer, with hymns such as [[A Mighty Fortress Is Our God]]. Hymns continued to be popular throughout the following centuries, although in recent decades their popularity has been falling in the west, with more modern songs becoming more commonly sung.

===[[Gospel music]]===

===[[Contemporary Christian Music]]===

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in [[Jesus Music]] which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

===[[Christian Hard Rock/Metal Music]]===

===[[Christian alternative rock]]===

===[[Christian Hip Hop/Rap Music]]===

===[[Christian Country Music]]===

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==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://www.virtualchurch.org/choir.htm Classic Christian Hymns]
* [http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/christmusic.html MIDI hymns and worship songs on the Internet]
* [http://www.freesheetmusicguide.com/christian.htm Free Sheet Music Guide: Christian]
* [http://www.abidingradio.com/ Conservative, Sacred, and Traditional Christian Music]
* [http://www.christian-gospelmusiclyrics.com/ Gospel Song Lyrics]
* [http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/ Christian Lyrics Online]
* [http://www.sharesong.org/ Sharesong.org]
* [http://www.seriousd.com/music.htm Free Christian Music Software Directory]
* [http://www.ccmplanet.com/?section=downloads Christian MP3 Downloads]
* [http://www.christianityfreebies.com/freebies1/Christian_Music/Music_Ministry_Resources.cfm Free Offers in Christian Music - Music Ministry Resources]
* [http://www.prays.com Prays.com] - Free Christian Worship Music and Hymns MP3 downloads
* [http://pop-popspoems.com/ Pop-Pop's Poems and Christian Music]
* [http://www.christsites.com/goto.cfm?categoryid=1178 Christsites.com Christian concerts]
* [http://www.christianconcerts.com/ Christianconcerts.com]
* [http://www.ccauthority.com/ Christian Concert Authority]
* [http://www.itickets.com/ Itickets.com - Christian concerts, events & music festival tickets]

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[[Category:Christian music]]
[[Category:Media]]

Contemporary Christian Music

2009-01-30T13:03:37Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = CCM |
subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Songs Index]], Contemporary Christian Albums Index, [[Contemporary Christian Song-Writers and Bands Index]]
* Related styles - Jesus Music, Christian alternative rock, [[Christian hardcore]], [[Christian hip hop]], Christian industrial, [[Christian metal]], Christian pop, [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian ska, Cprog, Christian worship music
* [[CCM Magazine]]
* [[GMA Dove Awards]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

Mainstream artists sometimes deal with Christian themes in their work, such as Bob Dylan and U2, but fall outside of the CCM genre.

===Other Genres ===
Many Bands have also played music with Christian Lyrics in less popular Genres of Music, such as Christian Hard Rock/Metal, Christian Alternative Rock Music, Christian Punk Rock, Christian Hip Hop/Rap, and Christian Country Music. Bands that have played Christian Music in these Genres are:

*[[Kutless]] (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)
*[[Stryper]] (Christian Glam Metal/Heavy Metal Band)
*[[TobyMac]] (Christian Hip Hop Artist)
*Divinefire (Christian Power Metal Band)
*Narnia (Chrisrtian Power Metal Band)
*Rob Rock (Christian Power Metal/Heavy Metal Artist/Band)
*[[Demon Hunter]] (Christian Metalcore Band)
*Skillet (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)

===Controversy===

Contemporary Christian Music and other Christian Genres has been a topic of controversy in various ways since its beginnings in the 1960s. Some conservative Christians have felt that the medium of popular music is unholy, and thus unfit for Christian participation. However, other Christians have said that the music David played was the mainstream Music of the day, and to God it doesn't matter what genre of Music someone plays, for as long as the music is spiritual, uses the music for a ministry, and gives God glory.

CCM also draws criticism from those who feel it is simply a "Christianized" imitation of mainstream music, thus lacking originality and creativity. On Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, in homage to [[Martin Luther]]'s 95 theses, CCM artist Steve Camp sent out 107 theses calling for a "Reformation" in contemporary Christian music, challenging Christian artists to "recover Biblical Christianity in the arts" and bring a new level of excellence to the field.

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==Quotes==

==Links==

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[[Category:Christian music]]

Kutless

2009-01-15T12:06:08Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Kutless |
subtopics = Songs - [[Finding who we are (song)|Finding who we are]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Kutless is a Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock band from Portland, Oregon.

Formed in college as a worship band called "Call Box" in 2000, they changed their name to "Kutless" before releasing their first full-length album in 2002 on BEC Recordings. Kutless chose their name because of a specific Bible verse. [[Romans 6:23]] says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (NRSV). Because of this, the band says, "He took our cuts for us... leaving us 'Kutless'."

===Discography===

*Kutless (2002)
*Sea of Faces (2004)
*Strong Tower (2005)
*Hearts of the Innocent (2006)
*To Know That You're Alive (2008)

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==Quotes==

==Links==

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[[Category:Christian rock groups]]

DC Talk

2009-01-15T12:03:25Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = DC Talk |
subtopics = [[DC Talk#Albums|Albums]]
* [[DC Talk#Songs|Songs]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''dc Talk (originally DC Talk)''' is a [[Contemporary Christian Music]] (CCM) band. It has been said, that their name means "decent Christian talk", although this is not certain. They are among the most popular of Christian pop groups world-wide. Their fourth album, [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]], debuted higher on the US Billboard charts than any other gospel music group in history. Their latest album together is Intermission: the Greatest Hits

===History===

The band started as the one-man act of [[Toby McKeehan]] of Washington D.C. He met [[Michael Tait]] and [[Kevin Max]] at Liberty University, and they decided to turn dc Talk into a band. They were soon signed with ForeFront Records, a popular gospel label. They moved to Nashville, [[Tennessee]], where they released their self-titled debut album in 1989.

DC Talk's music has won numerous [[GMA Dove Awards]], along with three Grammy Awards. "We're very open about our [[Christian]] faith," says Toby McKeehan, "but when we make our records we want to create a musical experience that anyone can immerse themselves in." But still, he says, "one of our goals is to encourage listeners to question themselves and to seek out truth."

In 2000, the trio announced that they would be attempting solo acts. Michael Tait's band ''Tait'' released ''Empty'' in July 2001, which was shortly followed by Kevin Max's ''Stereotype Be'' in August. Toby McKeehan, under the name ''tobyMac'', released an album named ''Momentum'' in November. Since then, tobyMac has released ''Re:mix Momentum'' (July 2003) and ''Welcome to Diverse City'' (October 2004), Tait has released ''Lose This Life'' (November 2003), and Kevin Max has released the independent ''Between the Fence and the Universe'' (2004).

In September 2002, dc Talk reunited to record and release a single about September 11th, entitled ''"Let's Roll."'' At present, there are no known plans for a dc Talk reunion or a new album.

===Albums===
* DC Talk (1989)
* Nu Thang (1990)
* Free at Last (1992)
* [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]] (1995)
* Welcome to the Freak Show (1997) (Live)
* Supernatural (1998)
* Intermission: the Greatest Hits (2000) (Greatest hits)

===Songs===
* [[Colored People (song)|Colored People]]
* [[Consume Me (song)|Consume Me]]
* [[Into Jesus (song)|Into Jesus]]
* [[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]
* [[My Deliverer (song)|My Deliverer]]
* [[What if I Stumble (song)|What If I Stumble]]

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dc_Talk Wikipedia - dc Talk]

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[[Category:Christian rappers]]

DC Talk

2009-01-15T12:02:50Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = DC Talk |
subtopics = [[DC Talk#Albums|Albums]]
* [[DC Talk#Songs|Songs]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''dc Talk''' is a [[Contemporary Christian Music]] (CCM) band. It has been said, that their name means "decent Christian talk", although this is not certain. They are among the most popular of Christian pop groups world-wide. Their fourth album, [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]], debuted higher on the US Billboard charts than any other gospel music group in history. Their latest album together is Intermission: the Greatest Hits

===History===

The band started as the one-man act of [[Toby McKeehan]] of Washington D.C. He met [[Michael Tait]] and [[Kevin Max]] at Liberty University, and they decided to turn dc Talk into a band. They were soon signed with ForeFront Records, a popular gospel label. They moved to Nashville, [[Tennessee]], where they released their self-titled debut album in 1989.

DC Talk's music has won numerous [[GMA Dove Awards]], along with three Grammy Awards. "We're very open about our [[Christian]] faith," says Toby McKeehan, "but when we make our records we want to create a musical experience that anyone can immerse themselves in." But still, he says, "one of our goals is to encourage listeners to question themselves and to seek out truth."

In 2000, the trio announced that they would be attempting solo acts. Michael Tait's band ''Tait'' released ''Empty'' in July 2001, which was shortly followed by Kevin Max's ''Stereotype Be'' in August. Toby McKeehan, under the name ''tobyMac'', released an album named ''Momentum'' in November. Since then, tobyMac has released ''Re:mix Momentum'' (July 2003) and ''Welcome to Diverse City'' (October 2004), Tait has released ''Lose This Life'' (November 2003), and Kevin Max has released the independent ''Between the Fence and the Universe'' (2004).

In September 2002, dc Talk reunited to record and release a single about September 11th, entitled ''"Let's Roll."'' At present, there are no known plans for a dc Talk reunion or a new album.

===Albums===
* DC Talk (1989)
* Nu Thang (1990)
* Free at Last (1992)
* [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]] (1995)
* Welcome to the Freak Show (1997) (Live)
* Supernatural (1998)
* Intermission: the Greatest Hits (2000) (Greatest hits)

===Songs===
* [[Colored People (song)|Colored People]]
* [[Consume Me (song)|Consume Me]]
* [[Into Jesus (song)|Into Jesus]]
* [[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]
* [[My Deliverer (song)|My Deliverer]]
* [[What if I Stumble (song)|What If I Stumble]]

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dc_Talk Wikipedia - dc Talk]

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[[Category:Christian rock groups]]
[[Category:Christian rappers]]

DC Talk

2009-01-15T12:02:26Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = DC Talk |
subtopics = [[DC Talk#Albums|Albums]]
* [[DC Talk#Songs|Songs]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

''dc Talk'' is a [[Contemporary Christian Music]] (CCM) band. It has been said, that their name means "decent Christian talk", although this is not certain. They are among the most popular of Christian pop groups world-wide. Their fourth album, [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]], debuted higher on the US Billboard charts than any other gospel music group in history. Their latest album together is Intermission: the Greatest Hits

===History===

The band started as the one-man act of [[Toby McKeehan]] of Washington D.C. He met [[Michael Tait]] and [[Kevin Max]] at Liberty University, and they decided to turn dc Talk into a band. They were soon signed with ForeFront Records, a popular gospel label. They moved to Nashville, [[Tennessee]], where they released their self-titled debut album in 1989.

DC Talk's music has won numerous [[GMA Dove Awards]], along with three Grammy Awards. "We're very open about our [[Christian]] faith," says Toby McKeehan, "but when we make our records we want to create a musical experience that anyone can immerse themselves in." But still, he says, "one of our goals is to encourage listeners to question themselves and to seek out truth."

In 2000, the trio announced that they would be attempting solo acts. Michael Tait's band ''Tait'' released ''Empty'' in July 2001, which was shortly followed by Kevin Max's ''Stereotype Be'' in August. Toby McKeehan, under the name ''tobyMac'', released an album named ''Momentum'' in November. Since then, tobyMac has released ''Re:mix Momentum'' (July 2003) and ''Welcome to Diverse City'' (October 2004), Tait has released ''Lose This Life'' (November 2003), and Kevin Max has released the independent ''Between the Fence and the Universe'' (2004).

In September 2002, dc Talk reunited to record and release a single about September 11th, entitled ''"Let's Roll."'' At present, there are no known plans for a dc Talk reunion or a new album.

===Albums===
* DC Talk (1989)
* Nu Thang (1990)
* Free at Last (1992)
* [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]] (1995)
* Welcome to the Freak Show (1997) (Live)
* Supernatural (1998)
* Intermission: the Greatest Hits (2000) (Greatest hits)

===Songs===
* [[Colored People (song)|Colored People]]
* [[Consume Me (song)|Consume Me]]
* [[Into Jesus (song)|Into Jesus]]
* [[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]
* [[My Deliverer (song)|My Deliverer]]
* [[What if I Stumble (song)|What If I Stumble]]

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dc_Talk Wikipedia - dc Talk]

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[[Category:Christian rappers]]

DC Talk

2009-01-15T12:02:03Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = DC Talk |
subtopics = [[DC Talk#Albums|Albums]]
* [[DC Talk#Songs|Songs]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

The band ''dc Talk'' is a [[Contemporary Christian Music]] (CCM) band. It has been said, that their name means "decent Christian talk", although this is not certain. They are among the most popular of Christian pop groups world-wide. Their fourth album, [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]], debuted higher on the US Billboard charts than any other gospel music group in history. Their latest album together is Intermission: the Greatest Hits

===History===

The band started as the one-man act of [[Toby McKeehan]] of Washington D.C. He met [[Michael Tait]] and [[Kevin Max]] at Liberty University, and they decided to turn dc Talk into a band. They were soon signed with ForeFront Records, a popular gospel label. They moved to Nashville, [[Tennessee]], where they released their self-titled debut album in 1989.

DC Talk's music has won numerous [[GMA Dove Awards]], along with three Grammy Awards. "We're very open about our [[Christian]] faith," says Toby McKeehan, "but when we make our records we want to create a musical experience that anyone can immerse themselves in." But still, he says, "one of our goals is to encourage listeners to question themselves and to seek out truth."

In 2000, the trio announced that they would be attempting solo acts. Michael Tait's band ''Tait'' released ''Empty'' in July 2001, which was shortly followed by Kevin Max's ''Stereotype Be'' in August. Toby McKeehan, under the name ''tobyMac'', released an album named ''Momentum'' in November. Since then, tobyMac has released ''Re:mix Momentum'' (July 2003) and ''Welcome to Diverse City'' (October 2004), Tait has released ''Lose This Life'' (November 2003), and Kevin Max has released the independent ''Between the Fence and the Universe'' (2004).

In September 2002, dc Talk reunited to record and release a single about September 11th, entitled ''"Let's Roll."'' At present, there are no known plans for a dc Talk reunion or a new album.

===Albums===
* DC Talk (1989)
* Nu Thang (1990)
* Free at Last (1992)
* [[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]] (1995)
* Welcome to the Freak Show (1997) (Live)
* Supernatural (1998)
* Intermission: the Greatest Hits (2000) (Greatest hits)

===Songs===
* [[Colored People (song)|Colored People]]
* [[Consume Me (song)|Consume Me]]
* [[Into Jesus (song)|Into Jesus]]
* [[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]
* [[My Deliverer (song)|My Deliverer]]
* [[What if I Stumble (song)|What If I Stumble]]

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dc_Talk Wikipedia - dc Talk]

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[[Category:Christian rock groups]]
[[Category:Christian rappers]]

Demon Hunter

2009-01-15T11:56:56Z

MartialArtist:

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Demon Hunter |
subtopics = ... |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''Demon Hunter''' is a Christian Metalcore band from Seattle]], Washington started by brothers Don and Ryan Clark.

Demon Hunter has a number of musical influences including metal staples such as Sepultura and Machine Head. These influences are evident in the more aggressive, traditional metal instrumental and vocal parts of their music. Their vocal style has been compared to the band Slipknot's because of vocalist Ryan Clark's growling, rap-like delivery. The more melodic moments in their music have been compared to the "softer" side of bands like Killswitch Engage or As I Lay Dying.

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==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_Hunter Wikipedia - Demon Hunter]

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[[Category:Christian metal groups]]

TobyMac

2009-01-15T11:55:24Z

MartialArtist: Adding the Template: "Stub".

Toby McKeehan, professionally known as "tobyMac," is best known for his role as a member of the Christian music group [[DC Talk]]. He has released five solo albums, Momentum, Re:Mix Momentum, Welcome to Diverse City, Renovating Diverse City and Portable sounds.

{{Stub}}

==Quotes==

==Links==

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TobyMac

2009-01-15T11:54:49Z

MartialArtist:

Toby McKeehan, professionally known as "tobyMac," is best known for his role as a member of the Christian music group [[DC Talk]]. He has released five solo albums, Momentum, Re:Mix Momentum, Welcome to Diverse City, Renovating Diverse City and Portable sounds.

==Quotes==

==Links==

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[[Category:Christian musicians]]

Stryper

2009-01-15T11:53:58Z

MartialArtist:

Stryper is a Christian metal band from Orange County, California, USA.

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==Quotes==

==External links==
*[http://www.stryper.com Official Homepage]
*[http://80srockvideos.blogspot.com/2006/04/stryper-calling-on-you.html Stryper - Calling on You] Music Video
*[http://www.myspace.com/stryper Stryper] at MySpace
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=81757 Stryper] at Metal Archives

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[[Category:Christian metal groups]]

Stryper

2009-01-15T11:53:18Z

MartialArtist:

Stryper is a Christian metal band from Orange County, California, USA.

==Quotes==

==External links==
*[http://www.stryper.com Official Homepage]
*[http://80srockvideos.blogspot.com/2006/04/stryper-calling-on-you.html Stryper - Calling on You] Music Video
*[http://www.myspace.com/stryper Stryper] at MySpace
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=81757 Stryper] at Metal Archives

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Stryper

2009-01-15T11:52:49Z

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Stryper is a Christian metal band from Orange County, California, USA.

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==External links==
*[http://www.stryper.com Official Homepage]
*[http://80srockvideos.blogspot.com/2006/04/stryper-calling-on-you.html Stryper - Calling on You] Music Video
*[http://www.myspace.com/stryper Stryper] at MySpace
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=81757 Stryper] at Metal Archives

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Kutless

2009-01-15T11:51:22Z

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topic_name = Kutless |
subtopics = Songs - [[Finding who we are (song)|Finding who we are]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Kutless is a Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock band from Portland, Oregon.

Formed in college as a worship band called "Call Box" in 2000, they changed their name to "Kutless" before releasing their first full-length album in 2002 on BEC Recordings. Kutless chose their name because of a specific Bible verse. [[Romans 6:23]] says, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (NRSV). Because of this, the band says, "He took our cuts for us... leaving us 'Kutless'."

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2009-01-15T07:36:21Z

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2009-01-15T07:36:01Z

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2009-01-15T07:35:15Z

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Contemporary Christian Music

2009-01-15T07:27:18Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = CCM |
subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Songs Index]], Contemporary Christian Albums Index, [[Contemporary Christian Song-Writers and Bands Index]]
* Related styles - Jesus Music | Christian alternative rock | [[Christian hardcore]], [[Christian hip hop]], Christian industrial, [[Christian metal]], Christian pop, [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian ska, Cprog, Christian worship music
* [[CCM Magazine]]
* [[GMA Dove Awards]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

Mainstream artists sometimes deal with Christian themes in their work, such as Bob Dylan and U2, but fall outside of the CCM genre.

===Other Genres ===
Many Bands have also played music with Christian Lyrics in less popular Genres of Music, such as Christian Hard Rock/Metal, Christian Alternative Rock Music, Christian Punk Rock, Christian Hip Hop/Rap, and Christian Country Music. Bands that have played Christian Music in these Genres are:

*Kutless (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)
*Stryper (Christian Glam Metal/Heavy Metal Band)
*TobyMac (Christian Hip Hop Artist)
*Divinefire (Christian Power Metal Band)
*Narnia (Chrisrtian Power Metal Band)
*Rob Rock (Christian Power Metal/Heavy Metal Artist/Band)
*Demon Hunter (Christian Metalcore Band)
*Skillet (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)

===Controversy===

Contemporary Christian Music and other Christian Genres has been a topic of controversy in various ways since its beginnings in the 1960s. Some conservative Christians have felt that the medium of popular music is unholy, and thus unfit for Christian participation. However, other Christians have said that the music David played was the mainstream Music of the day, and to God it doesn't matter what genre of Music someone plays, for as long as the music is spiritual, uses the music for a ministry, and gives God glory.

CCM also draws criticism from those who feel it is simply a "Christianized" imitation of mainstream music, thus lacking originality and creativity. On Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, in homage to [[Martin Luther]]'s 95 theses, CCM artist Steve Camp sent out 107 theses calling for a "Reformation" in contemporary Christian music, challenging Christian artists to "recover Biblical Christianity in the arts" and bring a new level of excellence to the field.

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Christian music

2009-01-15T07:15:29Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Music and Christianity |
subtopics = [[Early Church music]], [[Gregorian chants]], [[Christmas carols]], [[Hymns]], [[Gospel music]], [[Contemporary Christian Music]]
* [[Christian Songs Index]]
* [[Song writers]], [[Christian Composer, Song Writers and Bands Index]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}
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Since Christians have met together, they have sung to [[God]] and about God. Early Jewish Christians probably sung [[psalms]]. In later centuries, monophonic [[Gregorian chants]] were widely sung. During and following the Protestant [[Reformation]], hundreds of hymns were written by men like [[Martin Luther]] and [[Charles Wesley]]. In recent decades, [[Contemporary Christian Music]], Christian music in rock style, has become increasing popular. Please help us create a database of information about, reviews on and lyrics to Christian songs and hymns.

===[[Early Church music]]===

===[[Gregorian chants]]===

===[[Christmas carols]]===

===[[Hymns]]===

Traditional Christian hymns became widely popular from the sixteenth century onwards and many are closely tied to [[Protestantism]]. [[Martin Luther]] was a prolific hymn writer, with hymns such as [[A Mighty Fortress Is Our God]]. Hymns continued to be popular throughout the following centuries, although in recent decades their popularity has been falling in the west, with more modern songs becoming more commonly sung.

===[[Gospel music]]===

===[[Contemporary Christian Music]]===

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in [[Jesus Music]] which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

===[[Christian Hard Rock/Metal Music]]===

===[[Christian Hip Hop/Rap Music]]===

===[[Christian Country Music]]===

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==Links==
* [http://www.virtualchurch.org/choir.htm Classic Christian Hymns]
* [http://patriot.net/~bmcgin/christmusic.html MIDI hymns and worship songs on the Internet]
* [http://www.freesheetmusicguide.com/christian.htm Free Sheet Music Guide: Christian]
* [http://www.abidingradio.com/ Conservative, Sacred, and Traditional Christian Music]
* [http://www.christian-gospelmusiclyrics.com/ Gospel Song Lyrics]
* [http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/ Christian Lyrics Online]
* [http://www.sharesong.org/ Sharesong.org]
* [http://www.seriousd.com/music.htm Free Christian Music Software Directory]
* [http://www.ccmplanet.com/?section=downloads Christian MP3 Downloads]
* [http://www.christianityfreebies.com/freebies1/Christian_Music/Music_Ministry_Resources.cfm Free Offers in Christian Music - Music Ministry Resources]
* [http://www.prays.com Prays.com] - Free Christian Worship Music and Hymns MP3 downloads
* [http://pop-popspoems.com/ Pop-Pop's Poems and Christian Music]
* [http://www.christsites.com/goto.cfm?categoryid=1178 Christsites.com Christian concerts]
* [http://www.christianconcerts.com/ Christianconcerts.com]
* [http://www.ccauthority.com/ Christian Concert Authority]
* [http://www.itickets.com/ Itickets.com - Christian concerts, events & music festival tickets]

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Contemporary Christian Music

2009-01-15T07:12:48Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = CCM |
subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Songs Index]], Contemporary Christian Albums Index, [[Contemporary Christian Song-Writers and Bands Index]]
* Related styles - Jesus Music | Christian alternative rock | [[Christian hardcore]], [[Christian hip hop]], Christian industrial, [[Christian metal]], Christian pop, [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian ska, Cprog, Christian worship music
* [[CCM Magazine]]
* [[GMA Dove Awards]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

Mainstream artists sometimes deal with Christian themes in their work, such as Bob Dylan and U2, but fall outside of the CCM genre.

== Other Genres ==
Many Bands have also played music with Christian Lyrics in less popular Genres of Music, such as Christian Hard Rock/Metal, Christian Alternative Rock Music, Christian Punk Rock, Christian Hip Hop/Rap, and Christian Country Music. Bands that have played Christian Music in these Genres are:

*Kutless (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)
*Stryper (Christian Glam Metal/Heavy Metal Band)
*TobyMac (Christian Hip Hop Artist)
*Divinefire (Christian Power Metal Band)
*Narnia (Chrisrtian Power Metal Band)
*Rob Rock (Christian Power Metal/Heavy Metal Artist/Band)
*Demon Hunter (Christian Metalcore Band)
*Skillet (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)

===Controversy===

Contemporary Christian Music and other Christian Genres has been a topic of controversy in various ways since its beginnings in the 1960s. Some conservative Christians have felt that the medium of popular music is unholy, and thus unfit for Christian participation. However, other Christians have said that the music David played was the mainstream Music of the day, and to God it doesn't matter what genre of Music someone plays, for as long as the music is spiritual, uses the music for a ministry, and gives God glory.

CCM also draws criticism from those who feel it is simply a "Christianized" imitation of mainstream music, thus lacking originality and creativity. On Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, in homage to [[Martin Luther]]'s 95 theses, CCM artist Steve Camp sent out 107 theses calling for a "Reformation" in contemporary Christian music, challenging Christian artists to "recover Biblical Christianity in the arts" and bring a new level of excellence to the field.

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Contemporary Christian Music

2009-01-15T07:11:43Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = CCM |
subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Songs Index]], Contemporary Christian Albums Index, [[Contemporary Christian Song-Writers and Bands Index]]
* Related styles - Jesus Music | Christian alternative rock | [[Christian hardcore]], [[Christian hip hop]], Christian industrial, [[Christian metal]], Christian pop, [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian ska, Cprog, Christian worship music
* [[CCM Magazine]]
* [[GMA Dove Awards]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

Mainstream artists sometimes deal with Christian themes in their work, such as Bob Dylan and U2, but fall outside of the CCM genre.

== Other Genres ==
Many Bands have also played music with Christian Lyrics in less popular Genres of Music, such as Christian Hard Rock/Metal, Christian Alternative Rock Music, Christian Punk Rock, Christian Hip Hop/Rap, and Christian Country Music. Bands that have played Christian Music in these Genres are:

*Kutless (Christian Hard Rock/Alternative Rock Band)
*Stryper (Christian Glam Metal/Heavy Metal Band)
*TobyMac (Christian Hip Hop Artist)
*Divinefire (Christian Power Metal Band)
*Narnia (Chrisrtian Power Metal Band)
*Rob Rock (Christian Power Metal/Heavy Metal Artist/Band)
*Demon Hunter (Christian Metalcore Band)

===Controversy===

Contemporary Christian Music and other Christian Genres has been a topic of controversy in various ways since its beginnings in the 1960s. Some conservative Christians have felt that the medium of popular music is unholy, and thus unfit for Christian participation. However, other Christians have said that the music David played was the mainstream Music of the day, and to God it doesn't matter what genre of Music someone plays, for as long as the music is spiritual, uses the music for a ministry, and gives God glory.

CCM also draws criticism from those who feel it is simply a "Christianized" imitation of mainstream music, thus lacking originality and creativity. On Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, in homage to [[Martin Luther]]'s 95 theses, CCM artist Steve Camp sent out 107 theses calling for a "Reformation" in contemporary Christian music, challenging Christian artists to "recover Biblical Christianity in the arts" and bring a new level of excellence to the field.

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Contemporary Christian Music

2009-01-15T07:04:51Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = CCM |
subtopics = [[Contemporary Christian Songs Index]], Contemporary Christian Albums Index, [[Contemporary Christian Song-Writers and Bands Index]]
* Related styles - Jesus Music | Christian alternative rock | [[Christian hardcore]], [[Christian hip hop]], Christian industrial, [[Christian metal]], Christian pop, [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian ska, Cprog, Christian worship music
* [[CCM Magazine]]
* [[GMA Dove Awards]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM) is a term originally used in the 1970s to describe a new form of pop and rock music that was lyrically based in the Christianity. The music had its roots in Jesus Music which sprung from the hippie [[Jesus Movement]] of the early 70s. An entire Christian music industry soon sprang up, with Christian-only artists, record labels, [[Christian radio|radio stations]], and record stores. By the 1980s, CCM was a large music industry with artists such as [[Amy Grant]] and [[Michael W. Smith]] selling millions of records.

Mainstream artists sometimes deal with Christian themes in their work, such as Bob Dylan and U2, but fall outside of the CCM genre.

===Controversy===

Contemporary Christian Music has been a topic of controversy in various ways since its beginnings in the 1960s. Some conservative Christians have felt that the medium of popular music is unholy, and thus unfit for Christian participation. However, other Christians have said that the music David played was the mainstream Music of the day, and to God it doesn't matter what genre of Music someone plays, for as long as the music is spiritual, uses the music for a ministry, and gives God glory.

CCM also draws criticism from those who feel it is simply a "Christianized" imitation of mainstream music, thus lacking originality and creativity. On Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, in homage to [[Martin Luther]]'s 95 theses, CCM artist Steve Camp sent out 107 theses calling for a "Reformation" in contemporary Christian music, challenging Christian artists to "recover Biblical Christianity in the arts" and bring a new level of excellence to the field.

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2009-01-15T06:58:54Z

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