Christian Music

Isaac Watts' "Joy to the World" is a Christmas carol sung around Christmas time in America. However, it may be appropriate to sing this Christmas hymn all year.

Dec 9, 2009 - Mathew Seiller

Christmas carols have always been a lovely blend of old and new songs as each generation honours the Yuletide with their own experiences. Bing Crosby sang three top hits.

Dec 5, 2009 - Tel Asiado

"I Wonder as I Wander" has had a long journey from a small town in North Carolina to international fame. But do you know how it began?

Nov 29, 2009 - Amy Schumaker

Secular Christmas carols are a fairly recent phenomenon. It was the jingling of sleigh bells that began the popular adoption of non-religious carols.

Nov 29, 2009 - Carole Jones

Stockholme Syndrome is bold, exciting and proves that there are still people out there who care enough to write and sing about controversial topics

Nov 26, 2009 - Sean McMullen

The Christmas songs we were brought up with bring back wonderful holiday memories year after year, but there are many unknown songs just waiting to be rediscovered.

Nov 24, 2009 - Amy Schumaker

Christmas songs have been sung and enjoyed for years and are part of the traditions that come with the holiday. Enjoy some of the best loved Christmas carols.

Nov 19, 2009 - Michelle Pannecoucke

Explore this year's crop of new holiday releases from favorites like Bob Dylan, David Archuleta, Andrea Bocelli, and Sugarland.

Nov 14, 2009 - Max Sherry

Modern worship band Bluetree, whose album, God Of This City, is one the best selling Christian recordings this year, announces the formation of StandOut International.

Nov 11, 2009 - Kevan Breitinger

Jump start the new year with a Eastern Caribbean Cruise. Rock the high seas with Phillips, Craig & Dean. Sing along with Brandon Heath, Margaret Becker and Phil Stacey.

Nov 10, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

Christmas carols today have religious significance for many; some Christmas carols date back to medieval times but the majority were written in the 19th century.

Nov 4, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

The Holiday season is here. The gift of music is a great choice for all ages. Several Christian artists have released new albums in the past few months. Merry Christmas!

Nov 4, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

Sparrow recording artist Britt Nicole presents "The Lost Get Found," the debut music video from her Aug. 11, 2009 release of the same title.

Nov 2, 2009 - Kevan Breitinger

One of the most famous hymns in English was written in 1772 by an English slave trader.

Nov 2, 2009 - Stuart Duncan

Brandon Heath collaborated with artists Jars of Clay and others to share life experiences. He asked God to Give Me Your Eyes. Make the most of individual moments.

Oct 31, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

Leeland and Brandon Heath teamed up for an 8 week, 43 city tour. Francesca Battistelli was a special guest. The trio raised funds to help rebuild third world countries.

Oct 26, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

The hymn "Here is Love" is a simple song of love for the Saviour Jesus Christ. It began in one Welsh man's heart and has spread to effect millions.

Oct 26, 2009 - Mathew Seiller

Brief historical notes of the most popular Christmas Victorian Carols that include Silent Night, The First Noël, The Wassail Song, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Oct 23, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.

Oct 22, 2009 - Tel Asiado

The significance of Christmas, and the popularity and easy access of the Christmas carols have helped ensure their survival.

Oct 22, 2009 - Tel Asiado

"If I find in myself desires nothing in this world can satisfy, then I can only conclude that I was not made for here." - C.S. Lewis Song, Brooke Fraser.

Oct 17, 2009 - Chris Thomas

Traditional loved thanksgiving and harvest Christian song, with tune name St. George's Windsor, collaborated by Henry Alford and George Elvey.

Oct 16, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Thanksgiving sacred song "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" brief history, and profiles of hymn writer Henry Alford and composer George Elvey.

Oct 16, 2009 - Tel Asiado

This hymn has much power in its four verses, that it can be meditated on devotionally. As a person sings he can see the power of Christ on a Christian's life.

Oct 6, 2009 - Mathew Seiller

Electronic dance music (EDM) is an entertainment phenomenon that has swept through all parts of the globe, however, some people don't realize everything that it's about.

Sep 29, 2009 - Glenn Wilkins

Review of Jean T. Arrigo's favorite hymns in one double CD album collection, including How Great Thou Art and God's Eye is on the Sparrow.

May 25, 2009 - Tel Asiado

Kate Hankey, the author of the hymn I Love to Tell the Story, lived the declaration that her popular hymn makes.

May 21, 2009 - Melissa Howard

Elizabeth Prentiss' hymn More Love to Thee, O Christ is a hymn born of despair that reminds Christians of Christ's love and calls them to love him in return.

May 18, 2009 - Melissa Howard

For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.

May 14, 2009 - Anya Laurence

The writer of one of the most successful church songs in history was Alice Hawthorne, a man. He also wrote other little ditties such as Listen to the Mocking Bird.

May 14, 2009 - Anya Laurence

Fanny Crosby was famous in her lifetime for her prodigious output of hymns. Those hymns are still sung in churches in the twentieth century.

May 13, 2009 - Anya Laurence

One of the greatest Christian hymns, Onward, Christian Soldiers, has been sung in churches of various denominations for over a century.

May 13, 2009 - Anya Laurence

Inpop Records artist Shane & Shane will headline the "Turn the Music Down" tour, kicking off April 16 in Springfield, Mo, joined by author David Nassar and Matt Maher.

Apr 16, 2009 - Kevan Breitinger

Development of the Chapel Royal Christian music from the plainsongs to Anglican Chant, Canticles and Anthems.

Dec 31, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Spanish Christian music during the Renaissance. Composers Cristobal de Morales, Antonio de Cabezon and Tomas Luis de Victoria. Villancicos.

Dec 28, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Notes on the organ music in relation to dominant Christian movements from Renaissance to Reformation periods.

Dec 28, 2008 - Tel Asiado

"Away in a Manger," a popular Christmas carol, began in the American Lutheran tradition and offers a lullaby to baby Jesus and all who rest with him.

Dec 21, 2008 - Melissa Roberts

Silent Night, Holy Night, a popular Christmas carol, began in a small church in 19th century Germany and continues to teach the Christian meaning of Christmas today.

Dec 19, 2008 - Melissa Roberts

Listening to Christian radio has never been so easy with these great options for hearing popular stations online.

Dec 18, 2008 - Denise Oliveri

Notes on The First Noel, one of the favorite traditional Christmas carols.

Dec 16, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Traces the birth of the Christian hymns and the hymnwriters, most famous was Isaac Watts, known as the 'Father of English Hymnody.'

Dec 16, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Notes on the hymn "Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love" by Bilhorn, a gospel musician and hymn-writer.

Dec 12, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Music inspires us. Christmas carols are moving songs, jolly songs, reflective songs. Create a musical celebration during the holidays and hold a sing-a-long.

Dec 5, 2008 - Tricia Edgar

Want to know the words to your favorite Christian song? Find lyrics with these helpful resources.

Dec 3, 2008 - Denise Oliveri

O Little Town of Bethlehem is a carol of inspiration with words by Phillips Brooks and music by Lewis Redner.

Nov 22, 2008 - Melissa Howard

"Looking for Christmas" CD collection of holiday songs released by Ali Matthews, captures the beauty and loveliness of the season.

Nov 19, 2008 - Tel Asiado

List and notes of loved thanksgiving hymns still favorites among grateful Christians.

Nov 15, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Thanksgiving Notes "Thanks to God!" written by August Ludvig Storm, composed by John Alfred Hultman, translated in English by Carl E. Backstrom.

Nov 15, 2008 - Tel Asiado

Good King Wenceslas, the hero in John Mason Neale's Christmas carol, is a footnote in the history books but remembered through a song.

Nov 13, 2008 - Melissa Howard

Indie darling Rosie Thomas and her merry band of musical cohorts inject their unique brand of fun and warmth to the very fresh holiday album, "A Very Rosie Christmas."

Nov 10, 2008 - Kevan Breitinger