The Greatest CCM Hymns Albums — Hymn1: Michael W. Smith, The Hymns (2019)
A reverent, spacious return to classic hymnody from a defining voice in CCM.
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More than two decades after his landmark Hymns project, Michael W. Smith
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The Greatest CCM Hymns Albums — #5: Various Artists, Our Hymns (1989)
A late-’80s snapshot: leading CCM voices interpreting traditional hymns with sincerity and signature style.
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At #5, Our Hymns (1989) captures something special: the hymn tradition
#21: Michael W. Smith — The Big Picture (1986)
Synth-driven pop with prophetic punch—’80s sheen carrying songs about culture, compromise, and courageous faith.
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Appearing in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, The Big Picture (1986) captures an
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
#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
The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #45: Michael W. Smith, Change Your World (1992)
CCM at mass‑appeal scale—radio titans, orchestral lift, and pop craftsmanship at the height of ’90s gloss.
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Appearing at #45 in The 100 Greatest