#34: Michael W. Smith — Michael W. Smith Project (1983)
The launch of a CCM icon—keyboard-driven praise, youthful fire, and songs that reshaped modern worship.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Michael W. Smith Project
Author: CCM Professor
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#35: Various Artists — My Utmost For His Highest (1995)
A devotional soundtrack reimagined—Nashville’s finest artists interpreting Oswald Chambers with musical reverence.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, My Utmost For His Highest (1995) represents
#36: Russ Taff — Medals (1985)
Gritty CCM rock forged with vocal fire—bold declarations of faith wrapped in radio-ready intensity.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Medals (1985) represents a pivotal moment in the evolution
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #37: BeBe & CeCe Winans, Heaven (1988)
Sophisticated gospel-pop—silky harmonies, crossover-ready grooves, and songs that brought sanctuary hope to mainstream ears.
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Landing at #37 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #37: BeBe & CeCe Winans, Heaven (1988)
Sophisticated gospel-pop—silky harmonies, crossover-ready grooves, and songs that brought sanctuary hope to mainstream ears.
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Landing at #37 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #39: Kirk Franklin, The Nu Nation Project (1998)
Sanctuary meets street—choir fire, hip-hop grooves, and a visionary reshaping of what modern gospel could sound like.
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Landing at #39 in The 100
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #40: Amy Grant, A Christmas Album (1983)
A modern Christmas classic—warm vocals, orchestral glow, and a blend of carols and originals that helped redefine holiday music in CCM.
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Arriving at #40
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #41: U2, October (1981)
Post-punk devotion in real time—anguished prayers, chiming guitars, and a band still learning how to carry faith into the spotlight.
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Arriving at #41 in The 100 Greatest
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #42: Bruce Cockburn, Dancing In The Dragon’s Jaws (1979)
Mystic folk-rock with guitar fire—poetic lyrics, intricate playing, and a restless spiritual hunger at the center of it all.
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Appearing at #42
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #43: Point Of Grace, Life, Love, And Other Mysteries (1996)
Four-part harmony at peak ’90s CCM—radio-ready hooks, polished production, and songs that carried encouragement into countless everyday lives.
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Landing at #43