#25: Various Artists — Orphans Of God (1996)
A tribute of healing—artists uniting to honor Mark Heard with performances soaked in grief, hope, and gratitude.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Orphans Of God (1996)
Tag: Classic CCM Albums
#26: Charlie Peacock — Secret Of Time (1990)
Sophisticated pop artistry—genre-blending production and theological depth from a master craftsman.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Secret Of Time (1990) stands as a defining statement for
#27: Ashley Cleveland — Big Town (1991)
Gospel-soaked rock with staggering vocal force—raw testimony and rootsy grit collide.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Big Town (1991) stands as a defining statement for its era—artistically
#28: Bruce Cockburn — Humans (1980)
A turning point of honesty—urban folk textures carrying lament, longing, and hard-won spiritual clarity.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Humans (1980) stands as a defining statement for its
#29: Mark Heard — Dry Bones Dance (1990)
Acoustic vigor meets lyrical grit—poetry, protest, and spiritual ache woven into one of Heard’s most celebrated works.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Dry Bones Dance (1990)
#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
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
#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
#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