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Twila Paris - Kingdom Seekers | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #57: Twila Paris, Kingdom Seekers (1985)

Vertical devotion with radio savvy—literate worship choruses carried by pristine ’80s pop craft.

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Appearing at #57 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

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Julie Miller - Invisible Girl - The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #77: Julie Miller, Invisible Girl (1994)

Gentle, fearless songwriting that turned vulnerability into ministry and folk‑pop into pastoral care.

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Charted at #77 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music,

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Twila Paris - Sanctuary

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #79: Twila Paris, Sanctuary (1991)

A quiet, Scripture-rich worship cycle that carried Twila Paris’s church-focused songwriting into the ’90s with grace, intention, and lasting global influence.

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80-Jennifer Knapp - Kansas

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #80: Jennifer Knapp, Kansas (1997)

Acoustic grit and confessional lyrics—an alt-folk milestone that made space for vulnerability in CCM.

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Coming in at #80 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

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Cindy Morgan - Listen

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #81: Cindy Morgan, Listen (1996)

From dance-pop prodigy to reflective storyteller—arrangements and lyrics that reward close attention.

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Coming in at #81 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Listen

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Jaci Velasquez - Heavenly Place

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #86: Jaci Velasquez, Heavenly Place (1996)

A fresh, radiant voice carried ’90s CCM into the mainstream with pop polish, heartfelt devotion, and bilingual reach.

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Coming in at #86 in The 100

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Sandy Patty - Morning Like This

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #87: Sandi Patty, Morning Like This (1986)

The golden voice of CCM at full bloom—cathedral‑size worship wrapped in studio elegance.

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At #87, Morning Like This (1986) captures Sandi Patty at

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Trin-I-Tee 5:7

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #89: Trin-I-Tee 5:7, Trin-I-Tee 5:7 (1998)

Silky harmonies and confident testimony—this late‑’90s debut brought youthful shine to gospel R&B.

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At #89, Trin‑i‑tee 5:7 (1998) arrives with sleek beats, honeyed vocals,

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The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #92: Amy Grant, Age To Age (1982)

The album that crowned Amy Grant as the “Queen of Christian Pop” brought faith-based music to a wider audience with warmth, honesty, and excellence.

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Crystal Lewis - The Bride

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #97: Crystal Lewis, The Bride (1993)

Crystal Lewis’s 1993 project blended pop, gospel, and worship, cementing her reputation as one of the most powerful voices in Christian music.

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