CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Tag: Christian Pop

Amy Grant - Heart In Motion | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#30: Amy Grant — Heart In Motion (1991)

A landmark crossover—infectious pop melodies carrying themes of love, faith, and humanity to the mainstream stage.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Heart In Motion (1991) represents

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Amy Grant - A Christmas Album | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The Greatest CCM Christmas Albums — CR1: Amy Grant, A Christmas Album (1983)

A genre-defining Christmas release that blended pop warmth, orchestral sparkle, and heartfelt faith—and helped introduce CCM holiday music to the mainstream.

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Crowning the list at CR1

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Steven Curtis Chapman - The Great Adventure | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

#33: Steven Curtis Chapman — The Great Adventure (1992)

Acoustic-pop energy meets discipleship calling—an album that became a generational anthem for Christian families.

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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Great Adventure (1992) represents a

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Amy Grant - A Christmas Album | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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

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Point Of Grace - Life, Love, And Other Mysteries | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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

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Amy Grant - Behind The Eyes | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #44: Amy Grant, Behind The Eyes (1997)

Vulnerable pop confession—stripped-back arrangements, journal-page honesty, and the sound of Amy Grant reckoning with love, loss, and faith in the late ’90s.

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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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Appearing at #66 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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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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Appearing at #72 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian

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Imperials - One More Song For You | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #75: Imperials, One More Song For You (1979)

Studio‑perfect gospel‑pop that set a new bar for CCM production—and won hearts for a lifetime.

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At #75 in The 100 Greatest Albums in

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Podcast cover for The CCM Professor with Greg Rice — Episode 3: From Keaggy to Patty (#93–87) featuring album covers from Phil Keaggy, Amy Grant, Resurrection Band, Jon Gibson, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Stryper, and Sandi Patty.

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music: From Keaggy to Patty (#93–87)

Seven albums, one movement in full bloom—from a landmark live collaboration to orchestral worship on a grand scale.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of The CCM Professor

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