CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Author: CCM Professor

🎶 **Welcome to CCM Professor!** 🎶 If you love the sounds of *classic* Contemporary Christian Music — the songs, the stories, and the spiritual impact — you’re in the right place. Here at **CCM Professor**, we explore the golden era of CCM, roughly from **1967 to 2001**. Through podcasts, blog posts, artist spotlights, and behind-the-scenes insights, we dive deep into the music that shaped a generation of believers. But this isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s about **faith**. Our goal is to remember and rediscover music that not only made history, but still strengthens hearts today. Whether you grew up on Andraé Crouch, Amy Grant, Petra, or Point of Grace, or you’re just discovering this powerful legacy — welcome. Let’s journey together. 👉 Like the page, share with fellow fans, and stay tuned for new episodes and posts!

Daniel Amos - Horrendous Disc | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #63: Daniel Amos, Horrendous Disc (1980)

The great pivot—country‑rock roots give way to clever, art‑rock confession and critique.

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Phil Keaggy - Love Broke Thru | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #64: Phil Keaggy, Love Broke Thru (1976)

Guitar genius meets devotional poetry—virtuosity humbled into service of song.

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Appearing at #64 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Phil Keaggy’s

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#65: Bob Bennett - Matters Of The Heart | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #66: Bob Bennett, Matters Of The Heart (1982)

Harmony‑rich pop that puts everyday discipleship back at the center—big hooks, bigger convictions.

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4Him - The Basics Of Life | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #66: 4Him, The Basics Of Life (1992)

Harmony‑rich pop that puts everyday discipleship back at the center—big hooks, bigger convictions.

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Charlie Peacock - Lie Down In The Grass | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #67: Charlie Peacock, Lie Down In The Grass (1984)

Art‑pop curiosity that introduced a melodic architect—jazz‑tinged chords, literate turns, and fearless hooks.

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Iona - The Book Of Kells | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #68: Iona, The Book Of Kells (1992)

Celtic‑progressive devotion—rivering whistles, widescreen guitars, and prayers that glow like illuminated pages.

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Allies - Long Way From Paradise | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #69: Allies, Long Way From Paradise (1989)

Velvet‑glove AOR—anthemic choruses, guitar sheen, and discipleship in denim.

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Appearing at #69 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Allies’ Long Way

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Newsboys - Going Public | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #70: Newsboys, Going Public (1994)

Sardonic, singable pop‑rock that made theology dance and radio grin.

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Appearing at #70 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Newsboys’ Going Public (1994)

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Petra - Beyond Belief | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #71: Petra, Beyond Belief (1990)

CCM’s arena‑rock high‑water mark—doctrine you can chant, hooks you can’t shake.

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Appearing at #71 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Petra’s Beyond Belief

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2nd Chapter Of Acts - With Footnotes | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #72: 2nd Chapter Of Acts, With Footnotes (1974)

A Jesus‑Music watershed—homespun harmonies, studio savvy, and a resurrection anthem for the ages.

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