CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Tag: 1989

Russ Taff - The Way Home | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#11: Russ Taff — The Way Home (1989)

Americana gospel at its finest—earthy acoustics, soulful grit, and a return‑to‑roots testimony from one of CCM’s greatest voices.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Way Home

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Various Artists | The 9 Greatest Christmas Albums in Christian Music

The Greatest CCM Christmas Albums — CR2: Various Artists, New Young Messiah (1993)

A bold ’90s reimagining of Handel’s Messiah, uniting CCM’s premier voices in a high‑energy, arena‑ready celebration of the greatest story ever told.

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Arriving at CR2

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Michael W. Smith | The 9 Greatest Christmas Albums in Christian Music

The Greatest CCM Christmas Albums — CR3: Michael W. Smith, Christmas (1989)

A sweeping, orchestral celebration recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra—majestic, melodic, and tailor‑made for candlelight services and packed arenas alike.

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Occupying CR3 in The Greatest CCM Christmas

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Margaret Becker - Immigrant's Daughter | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #46: Margaret Becker, Immigrant’s Daughter (1989)

Arena‑ready conviction with singer‑songwriter heart—electric bite, anthemic hooks, and a story you can hear.

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Appearing at #46 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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