HYMN3: Steve Green – Hymns: A Portrait Of Christ (1992)
A pristine, orchestral, deeply reverent tribute to the great hymns of the faith.
Our Great Savior
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Steve Green’s voice—pure, disciplined, and sincere—made him perfectly suited for an album
Author: CCM Professor
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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.
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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.
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HYMN4: Maranatha! Music – Praise Hymns (1985)
A warm, accessible, contemporary-styled collection of traditional hymns reimagined for modern worshippers.
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During the mid-1980s, Maranatha! Music was shaping the early praise-and-worship movement. *Praise Hymns* bridged the gap between the traditional
The Greatest CCM Hymns Albums — #5: Various Artists, Our Hymns (1989)
A late-’80s snapshot: leading CCM voices interpreting traditional hymns with sincerity and signature style.
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At #5, Our Hymns (1989) captures something special: the hymn tradition
The Greatest CCM Hymns Albums — #6: Various Artists, Hymns & Voices (1995)
A curated compilation that gathers multiple CCM voices around the church’s most enduring hymn texts.
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Some hymns albums win their place through a single artist’s
The Greatest CCM Hymns Albums — #7: Sandi Patti, Hymns Just for You (1985)
A hymn-centered classic from one of CCM’s defining vocalists—warm, orchestral, and deeply reverent.
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At #7, Sandi Patti’s Hymns Just for You (1985) is a
Honorable Mention — HM1: Charles Billingsley — Marks of the Mission (2000)
Passionate contemporary worship—vocal power, modern arrangements, and songs of calling and discipleship.
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As an Honorable Mention in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Marks of
Honorable Mention — HM2: Larnelle Harris — I Can Begin Again (1989)
Orchestral gospel excellence—soaring vocals, inspirational anthems, and messages of restoration and new beginnings.
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As an Honorable Mention in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, I
Honorable Mention — HM3: Phillips, Craig & Dean — Lifeline (1994)
Harmony-rich worship-pop—accessible praise, heartfelt vocal blend, and songs that shaped ’90s church music.
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As an Honorable Mention in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Lifeline (1994)
Honorable Mention — HM4: Steve Green — Steve Green (1984)
A vocal masterclass—crystal-clear tenor, orchestral arrangements, and songs that helped define early modern CCM.
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As an Honorable Mention in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Steve Green
Honorable Mention — HM5: Gaither Vocal Band — Homecoming (1991)
A foundational honorable mention—traditional gospel joy, powerhouse vocals, and the birth of a multi-decade phenomenon.
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As an Honorable Mention in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Homecoming