CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Tag: Contemporary Christian Music

Iona - The Book Of Kells | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #68: Iona, The Book Of Kells (1992)

Celtic‑progressive devotion—rivering whistles, widescreen guitars, and prayers that glow like illuminated pages.

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Appearing at #68 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

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Allies - Long Way From Paradise | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #69: Allies, Long Way From Paradise (1989)

Velvet‑glove AOR—anthemic choruses, guitar sheen, and discipleship in denim.

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Appearing at #69 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Allies’ Long Way

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Newsboys - Going Public | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #70: Newsboys, Going Public (1994)

Sardonic, singable pop‑rock that made theology dance and radio grin.

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Appearing at #70 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Newsboys’ Going Public (1994)

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Petra - Beyond Belief | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #71: Petra, Beyond Belief (1990)

CCM’s arena‑rock high‑water mark—doctrine you can chant, hooks you can’t shake.

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Appearing at #71 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Petra’s Beyond Belief

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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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Kirk Franklin And The Family - Kirk Franklin And The Family | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #73: Kirk Franklin And The Family, Kirk Franklin And The Family (1993)

A choir revival for the hip‑hop generation—call‑and‑response praise with crossover vision.

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Coming in at #73 of The 100 Greatest

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White Heart - Don't Wait For The Movie

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #74: White Heart, Don’t Wait For The Movie (1986)

Hook‑heavy rock with a pastor’s heart—anthemic faith for the FM dial.

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Charting at #74 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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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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Randy Stonehill - Return To Paradise | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #76: Randy Stonehill, Return To Paradise (1989)

A late‑’80s summit of songcraft—wry storytelling, aching ballads, and radiant hope.

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Landing at #76 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Randy

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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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