CCM Professor with Greg Rice

Tag: Pioneers of CCM

Daniel Amos - Horrendous Disc | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #63: Daniel Amos, Horrendous Disc (1980)

The great pivot—country‑rock roots give way to clever, art‑rock confession and critique.

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Phil Keaggy - Love Broke Thru | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #64: Phil Keaggy, Love Broke Thru (1976)

Guitar genius meets devotional poetry—virtuosity humbled into service of song.

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Appearing at #64 in The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, Phil Keaggy’s

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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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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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Resurrection Band - Awaiting Your Reply

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #91: Resurrection Band, Awaiting Your Reply (1978)

Chicago streets, bluesy riffs, and gospel hope—Rez Band’s arrival proved Christian rock could be raw, relevant, and real.

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The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #93: 2nd Chapter of Acts, Phil Keaggy, and A Band Called David — How the West Was One (1977)

This 1977 live album captured the energy of 2nd Chapter of Acts, Phil
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The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #95: DeGarmo & Key, Straight On (1979)

DeGarmo & Key’s 1979 release brought rock credibility and tight musicianship to CCM, setting the stage for a generation of faith-driven artists to follow.

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