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Tag: Singer-Songwriter CCM

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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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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#65: Bob Bennett - Matters Of The Heart | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #66: Bob Bennett, Matters Of The Heart (1982)

Harmony‑rich pop that puts everyday discipleship back at the center—big hooks, bigger convictions.

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Charlie Peacock - Lie Down In The Grass | The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #67: Charlie Peacock, Lie Down In The Grass (1984)

Art‑pop curiosity that introduced a melodic architect—jazz‑tinged chords, literate turns, and fearless hooks.

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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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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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Steve Camp - Fire and Ice

The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music — #96: Steve Camp, Fire and Ice (1983)

Steve Camp’s 1983 release blended polished musicianship with prophetic lyrics, calling believers to authentic discipleship in an era of compromise.
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