Music Bestsellers

Chris Tomlin

See the Morning is everything you loved about Arriving, and all that you have come to expect from Chris Tomlin.

This album was titled to describe God’s faithfulness. He is as sure as the rising sun. No matter how dark it gets, the morning will come. This new music is sure to draw congregations and individuals into a time of worship with its easy-to-sing music that inspires the soul.

Keep an ear out for the first single from the album, "Made to Worship", released on Christian radio.

Also available:  Special Edition CD, which features four additional acoustic versions of new songs and is exclusive to Christian retail; Deluxe Edition CD & DVD (release date:  Oct. 23, 2007); and 3 Songbook versions:   regular (piano/vocal/guitar), easy guitar with tab, and easy piano.

Release Date: September 26, 2006

More by Chris Tomlin

Try if you like David Crowder, Matt Redman, or Steven Curtis Chapman.

Song List:
How Can I Keep from Singing [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
Made to Worship [also available as an Accompaniment Track and as a Visual Tracks DVD]
Let God Arise
Everlasting God [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
Glory in the Highest
Awesome Is the Lord Most High
Glorious [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
Uncreated One
Rejoice
Let Your Mercy Rain
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

David Crowder*Band

Known for being musically innovative and always being ahead of the curve, David Crowder*Band offers up Remedy, its most accessible release to date.

With just shy of 1 million albums sold, the band is set to claim even more ground with the first single "Everything Glorious", which started spinning at Christian radio stations June 22.

Musicians on the album include Ted Nugent who plays guitar on "We Will Not Be Silent".

Corresponding Special Edition Printed Songbook (release date:  November 20, 2007) also available.

Release Date: September 25, 2007

More by David Crowder*Band

Try if you like Chris Tomlin or Derek Webb.

Song List:
The Glory of It All
Can You Feel It?
Everything Glorious
... neverending ...
Never Let Go
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Rain Down
We Won't Be Quiet
Remedy
Surely We Can Change

Brian Doerksen

This first studio worship album from Praise & Worship superstar Brian Doerksen, Holy God, features duets with such artists as Christine Denté (Out of the Grey), Joseph Williams (Toto), and Debbie Fortnum.

Learn all about Brian and his music ministry at http://www.briandoerksen.com

Also available in Songbook, CD-ROM Songbook, and Split-Trax Accompaniment Track.

Release Date: November 28, 2006

More by Brian Doerksen

Song List:
Invocation
Our Father in Heaven (The Son's and Daughter's Prayer)
Holy God
Return to Me
Song for the Bride
He Is Here [duet with Christine Denté]
Light the Fire Again
Hear Us Call
I Don't Need Anything but You [featuring David Kahiapo]
Change Me on ohe Inside [duet with Joseph Williams]
Show Me Your Way
Trinity (Holy God Choral Reprise)
Be Unto Your Name / Holy Holy Holy [duet with Debbie Fortnum]
Triune God
You Are My Home [duet with Philip Janz)
Your Love Will Find Me (Psalm 139) [featuring Loralee Thiessen]

Passion Series (Various Artists)

Uniting thousands of university students in an effort to make God’s fame known in the campuses and churches of the nation, the Passion movement continues to gain momentum. This fall, the movement has launched Passion Regional: USA gatherings across the country. These gatherings happen in Boston and Chicago in the fall and continue in Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington DC, and Atlanta through spring.

In celebration of this moment and in preparation of Passion: World Tour 2008, set to begin in May ’08, sixsteps records presents Passion’s latest album. Highlighting some of the best moments of both Passion ’07 in Atlanta (with over 23,000 university students) and the USA regional events, the album features new music from Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, and more.

Release Date: February 5, 2008

More titles in the Passion Series

Song List:
Let God Arise - Chris Tomlin
You Are God - Charlie Hall
God of this City -Chris Tomlin
O, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - David Crowder*Band
Hosanna - Christy Nockels
Sing, Sing, Sing - Chris Tomlin
Beautiful Jesus - Kristian Stanfill
Walk the World - Charlie Hall
We Shine -Fee
God of Our Yesterdays - Matt Redman
The Glory of It All - David Crowder* Band
Shine - Matt Redman
Dancing Generation - Matt Redman
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Chris Tomlin

MercyMe

Following seven best-selling projects, 9 consecutive #1 singles, and 4 back-to-back mainstream radio hits, the multi-platinum and Grammy®-nominated band MercyMe returns with their next batch of hook-filled and emotionally engaging songs on All that Is within Me.

Produced by Brown Bannister and recorded at Cider Mountain Studio in Idaho, with strings recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studio, this album offers songs “straight from scripture”, according to the lead singer/songwriter Bart Millard.

The record features worshipful moments like "God with Us", "You Reign", and "Sanctified" alongside very personal songs like "Finally Home".

With both energetic and intimate moments, this record is sure to engage believers in a very authentic and personal way.

Also available in Collector's Edition CD & DVD, which includes three extra acoustic tracks, a video of seven songs performed live during the final Audio Adrenaline concert in Hawaii, interview footage with the band, and the EPK (Electronic Press Kit).

Release Date: November 20, 2007

More by MercyMe

Try if you like Casting Crowns, Third Day, The Wallflowers, Train, or The Afters.

Song List:
Goodbye Ordinary
Time Has Come
I Know
God with Us [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
Sanctified [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
You Reign [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
Grace Tells Another Story
Alright
My Heart Will Fly
Finally Home

WOW Series (Various Artists)

The best-selling brand in Christian music is back with a new worship release that features 30 powerful worship songs from today’s top artists, including 7 new recordings.

Proceeds from the sales of WOW albums go to benefit numerous charities, including Compassion, World Vision, Habitat for Humanity, DATA, and International Justice Mission.
 
More than 15 million double CDs of the WOW brand have sold worldwide in 10 years.

Accompaniment Track available for the song "Sometimes by Step".

Release Date: April 4, 2006

Song List:
Disc One:
Sometimes by Step - Bebo Norman with Rich Mullins
Beautiful One - By the Tree
How Great Is Our God - Chris Tomlin
In Christ Alone - Natalie Grant
Blessed Be Your Name - Tree63
You Are Holy (Prince of Peace) - Michael W. Smith
He Reigns - Newsboys
Here I Am to Worship - SONICflood
Famous One - Building 429
Holy Is the Lord - Bethany Dillon
Who Am I - Casting Crowns
Be Glorified - Tim Hughes
The Heart of Worship - Matt Redman
No One Like You - BarlowGirl
You Are Good - Israel & New Breed

Bonus Tracks:
Yesterday, Today and Forever - Vicky Beeching
King of Glory - Josh Bates

Disc Two:
O Praise Him (All This for a King) - David Crowder*Band
Agnus Dei - Third Day
Grace Flows Down - Passion Band
Let It Rise - Big Daddy Weave
Forever (alternate ending) - Rebecca St. James
Wonderful Maker - Jeremy Camp
Friend of God - Phillips, Craig & Dean
All Who Are Thristy - Kutless 
Wonderful, Merciful Savior - Selah
Indescribable - Avalon
My Glorious - Delirious?
Days of Elijah - Twila Paris
El Shaddai - Amy Grant
Worthy Is the Lamb - Hillsong (soloist Darlene Zschech)
Allive Forever, Amen - Warren Barfield

Bonus Track:
Falling - Pocket Full of Rocks

Shawn McDonald

On his third studio album, Shawn McDonald returns to his “roots”.

In the past two years, Shawn has released an album, recorded a live album, got married, headlined two tours for his album Ripen, became a father this past spring, and wrote/recorded his new album Roots. That pace would force anyone to “slow down” (one of the songs from Roots) and get reconnected with life, family, and God, and that’s just what Shawn is doing.

Roots contains songs that point us back to scripture, find clarity in our lives, and return to what’s most important – the roots of our faith.

The bluesy soul of Shawn along with upbeat, energetic songs returns on Roots, satisfying long-time fans and garnering new ones.

Produced by Christopher Stevens (tobyMac and Shawn’s Simply Nothing CD).

Release Date: March 11, 2008

More by Shawn McDonald

Try if you like Jack Johnson, Mat Kearney, John Mayer, Damien Rice, Shane & Shane, or Shane Alexander.

Song List:
Clarity
Captivated
Wash Me Clean
Shadowlands
Light
Waltz In 3
Roots
Slow Down
Greed
Time
Winter
Hallelujah

Casting Crowns

After two Platinum-selling albums (Casting Crowns & Lifesong), one Platinum and one Gold live project (Live from Atlanta & Lifesong Live), numerous awards, and one of the most successful headlining tours in the industry, one might expect a different Casting Crowns. Those who meet this exceptional group, however, quickly realize they are still the same down-to-earth people with ministry at the heart of what they do:  both on the road, and in their local churches, where each of the members serve on-staff or just as members (including lead singer/songwriter Mark Hall, who still holds his post as youth pastor at his home church).

Casting Crowns’ third studio album, The Altar and the Door, draws on its first-hand ministry experience with real people, real life struggles, and the faith that overcomes. “At the altar, everything makes sense,” says Hall. “When we’re in the church and spending time with God, we know what we’re supposed to do and how to live. Everything is black and white. But somewhere between the altar and the door, when we leave and go out into our lives, it all leaks out. Everything gets grey again. It’s like we have these two lives, and the Christian life is the journey between the altar and the door… trying to get the things you’ve got in your head, into your hands, into your feet, and into your life. This album is all about that journey of realization, the struggles we encounter, and the victory of seeing it as possible.”

GMA Canada Covenant Award nominee Bernie Herms co-wrote "Every Man" and "East to West".

Casting Crowns has performed for more than 2 million people, had six multi-format #1 radio singles, and received one Grammy Award and 12 Dove Awards, including 2007 "Group of the Year".

Corresponding Songbooks (Piano/Vocal/Guitar and Easy Piano formats) also available.

Release Date: August 28, 2007

More by Casting Crowns

Song List
What this World Needs
Every Man
Slow Fade [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
East to West [also available an an Accompaniment Track and as a Visual Tracks DVD Performance Track]
The Word Is Alive
The Altar and the Door
Somewhere in the Middle [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
I Know You're There
Prayer for a Friend
All Because of Jesus

Avalon

Avalon is the premier vocal group in Christian music, having achieved 2 Gold records, an American Music Award, multiple Dove Awards, and over 3 million records sold.

With its new album, Avalon brings back the songs that defined Christian music. These timeless classics from many of the pioneers of Christian music have been redone in a way that only Avalon can do.

This CD features top hits from Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Steve Green, Twila Paris, 4Him, and many others.

**FREE Bonus content unlocks when you place this CD in your computer:

• New track - "Praise the Lord"
• Free Ringtune - "God Is in Control"
• Behind-the-scenes video, including the making of Another Time, Another Place
• And more!

Release Date: February 26, 2008

More by Avalon

Try if you like Point of Grace or 4Him.

Song List:
God Is in Control [also available as an Accompaniment Track]
For the Sake of the Call
Thy Word
Another Time, Another Place
Solid as the Rock
People Get Ready...Jesus Is Comin'
The Basics of Life
We Will Stand [featuring Russ Taff]
The Reason We Sing
Friend of a Wounded Heart
El-Shaddai
Place in this World
Addictive Love
People Need the Lord
Testify to Love

WOW Series (Various Artists)

The most in-demand record of the year is back – WOW Hits 2008! A 2 CD set of the year’s top Christian artists and songs.

For over ten years now, the Christian music industry has partnered together to bring fans the most impressive collection of hits available anywhere. WOW Hits 2008 is also a great gift for those who are new to Christian music.

Corresponding Printed Songbook also available.

Release Date: October 2, 2007

Song List:
Yellow Disc:
Made to Worship - Chris Tomlin
Mountain of God - Third Day
Hold Fast - MercyMe
Praise You in this Storm - Casting Crowns
Undo - Rush of Fools
Awaken - Natalie Grant
Find Your Wings - Mark Harris
By His Wounds - Glory Revealed
Everytime I Breathe - Big Daddy Weave
Walking Her Home - Mark Schultz
Over My Head - Brian Littrell
Come to the Cross - Michael W. Smith
Give It All Away - Aaron Shust
Bless the Broken Road - Selah
History - Matthew West

Bonus Tracks:
Set the World on Fire - Britt Nicole
Still Calls Me Son - John Waller

Orange Disc:
Made to Love - tobyMac
I Need You to Love Me - BarlowGirl
Something Beautiful - Newsboys
Me and Jesus - Stellar Kart
The Show - Hawk Nelson
Forgiven - Relient K
What It Means - Jeremy Camp
Nothing Left to Lose - Mat Kearney
Only the World - Mandisa
Don't Give Up - Sanctus Real
Breathe into Me - Red
Stand in the Rain - Superchic[k]
Work - Jars of Clay
Tears of the Saints - Leeland
I Believe - Building 429

Bonus Track:
What If - pureNRG

The Afters

With Never Going Back to OK, The Afters prove that the “sophomore slump” is a myth. On their second record, The Afters deliver an ingeniously crafted commercial record that will make people stand up and pay attention.

From the up-tempo, infectious encouragement of the title track to the raw, contemplative honesty of "One Moment Away", Never Going Back to OK delivers the goods, after this group being named the GMA "New Artist of the Year".

**Bonus Feature:  We have a limited number of CDs that have been personally autographed by all 4 members of the band!  Get one before they're gone!

**Bonus Feature:  FREE record with purchase of CD while supplies last!  Includes "Never Going Back to OK" on Side A and "Ocean Wide" on Side B.

Release Date: February 26, 2008

More by The Afters

Try if you like Switchfoot, Lifehouse, Relient K, or The Fray.

Song List:
The Secret Parade
Never Going back to OK
Keeping Me Alive
Tonight
Ocean Wide
MySpace Girl
We Are the Sound
Falling into Place
Beautiful Words
Forty-Two
Summer Again
One Moment Away

Jaci Velasquez

Hot on the heels of the 10th anniversary celebration of her debut platinum-selling album Heavenly Place, Jaci Velasquez returned to the studio to write and record her brand new CD Love out Loud.

Teaming up with Mark Heimermann (produced Jaci’s first three albums), Jaci takes the listener on a musical journey of hope, healing, and God’s love.

The lyrics to the song "Love out Loud" speak of putting one’s words in action to show others God’s love through us.

“Por Escroti” features Salvador frontman and Velasquez’s husband Nic Gonzales.

*Bonus:  FREE "Love out Loud" T-shirt with purchase of CD (while quantities last).

Release Date: March 18, 2008

More by Jaci Velasquez

Try if you like Stacie Orrico, Crystal Lewis, Jennifer Lopez, or Jessica Simpson.

Song List:
Nothing but Sky
It's Not You, It's Me
Love out Loud
Jesus (The Way)
My Alleluia (When Words Fail)
Weightless
A Likely Story
Tango
Por Escrito [duet with Nic Gonzales]
Into the Light Again
Nothing but Sky [outro]

Starfield

Coming off their best radio success thus far in their career with "Everything Is Beautiful" reaching the Top 5 in CHR formats, Canada’s own Starfield are back again with another fantastic album that’s sure to please.

Half of the album was produced by Ed Cash. This album is more worship in nature than their previous album.

In April, Starfield will be performing as part of The NOVA Experience in Toronto, and will be on tour in Canada with Shane & Shane and Bethany Dillon.

Release Date: March 25, 2008

More by Starfield

Song List:
From the Corners of the Earth
Hosanna
Reign in Us
Holy Is Our God
I Will Go
Remain
All We Need
Great in All the Earth
The Loveliest Sound
Hiding Place

Leeland

Four-time Dove Award-nominated progressive rock band Leeland is releasing its second studio album, Opposite Way. Opposite Way was produced by Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Natalie Imbruglia), mixed by Ben Grosse (Ben Folds, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee at Smoak Stack Studios and Pentavarit Studios.

Leeland front man Leeland Mooring shares about the heart behind the band’s new album:  “Opposite Way is a call to our generation to passionately walk the ‘opposite way’ of the world; that it’s ok to live the Christian life and be on fire for God, even if it makes us look different. We want to encourage, inspire, and raise up a new generation of worshipers.”

The Baytown, Texas-based band has had its hands full since the release of its debut album, including a 2007 GRAMMY® Award nomination in the "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" category; non-stop touring across North America and even Japan, including a series of major festival appearances; headlining shows and opening for Casting Crowns on the entire Fall 2007 through Spring 2008 The Altar and the Door arena tour; and four band Dove Award nominations (38th Annual) in categories as diverse as "New Artist of the Year", "Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year", and "Praise and Worship Album of the Year" for Sound of Melodies. Leeland and Jack Mooring (Leeland’s brother) received two additional Dove Award nominations each, as songwriters, in the Worship Song category for “Yes You Have”, and the "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song" category for “Sound of Melodies”.

This year, the band has been nominated for more Dove Awards. “Tears of the Saints” received a nomination in the "Song of the Year" category, with nominations going to songwriters, Leeland and Jack. The brothers were also recognized in the category of "Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song" for “Tears of the Saints”. Leeland Mooring also received a nod as songwriter of the Michael W. Smith-recorded “Be Lifted High”, which is up in the "Inspirational Recorded Song" category. In total, the band received one nomination, Leeland Mooring received three nominations as a songwriter, while brother Jack received two as a songwriter.

Also available:  corresponding Opposite Way Collector’s Edition Printed Songbook, which includes transposed chord charts, devotionals, pictures, fan testimonials, and more.

Release Date: February 26, 2008

More by Leeland

Try if you like Coldplay, Keane, Pilate, or Jars of Clay.

Song List:
May Our Praise
Thief in the Night
Don't Go Away
Falling for You
Brighter Days
Beginning and the End
Wake Up
Opposite Way
Enter this Temple
Let It out Now
Count Me In

newsboys

newsboys are one of the most successful and most recognized bands in all of Christian Music. From their explosive, high energy live shows to their highly successful CDs, newsboys continue to set the mark for Christian bands.

With the release of their Greatest Hits, the band offers 16 of their most popular songs plus 2 brand new songs that will surely become favourites.

newsboys continue to sell more than 200,000 CDs each year, making them one of the best-selling Christian Music artists.

Corresponding Printed Songbook also available.

Release Date: November 20, 2007

More by newsboys

Song List:
I Fought the La...
Breakfast
Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye)
Shine
Something Beautiful
In the Belly of the Whale
He Reigns
Wherever We Go
Take Me to Your Leader
Stay Strong
Entertaining Angels
Reality
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
Real Good Thing
Joy
Spirit Thing
It Is You
I'm Not Ashamed

Pillar

Back again for another powerhouse rock installment is Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Pillar.

Pillar’s For the Love of the Game is big, fun, infectious rock and roll that further solidifies Pillar’s position as fearless leaders in the Christian rock world.

Pillar are Three-time Dove Award winners with outstanding record sales, and have continually produced great albums time and time again.

The first single "For the Love of the Game" was featured during the 2007 World Series, and is the first single released to radio.

Release Date: February 26, 2008

More by Pillar

Try if you like P.O.D., Project 86, Chevelle, Default, or Trapt.

Song List:
For the Love of the Game
Turn It Up
Reckless Youth
State of Emergency
Smiling Down
The Runaway
Throwdown
Get Back
I Fade Away
Forever Starts Now

Fireflight

Are you accused or beaten down? Want to dream again? Reach your destiny? Do not be afraid. Faith is moving without knowing. No one can touch you, nothing can stop you. You are Unbreakable. All you need to do is trust.

Orlando, Florida’s Fireflight releases their sophomore release Unbreakable, full of catchy hooks and rockin’ riffs that are sure to inspire.

The first single "Unbreakable" can be heard on radio stations nationwide, and was featured on NBC’s "Bionic Woman".

Release Date: March 4, 2008

More by Fireflight

Try if you like Evanesence, Blindside, Flyleaf, or Red.

Song List:
Unbreakable
You Gave Me a Promise
Brand New Day
The Hunger
Stand Up
Forever
Go Ahead
The Love We Had Before
So Help Me God
Wrapped in Your Arms

Stellar Kart

Stellar Kart is back with a pop/rock tour de force (think modern pop/rock with an 80's arena rock flair) that includes the band’s most mature lyrics yet.

This new album is intentionally themed around topics most important to the turbulent lives of today’s teenagers, touching on subjects like friendship, loss, prayer, and redemption.

2007 Dove Award winner for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song" for “Me and Jesus”, as well as numerous other nominations at the 2007 Dove Awards, including "Artist of the Year".

Release Date: February 26, 2008

More by Stellar Kart

Try if you like Relient K, Hawk Nelson, FM Static, Simple Plan, or Good Charlotte.

Song List:
Innocent
Automatic
Jesus Loves You
The Right One
Sunshine
Pray
Shine like the Stars
Eyes
I Give Up
Letters