CCM is your source for the hottest releases in Christian music, as well as the dates they drop in stores! Featured albums are in italics for every week, and projects are arranged alphabetically by artist (by first name of band name).
Grace S. Cartwright
July 1, 2008
The newest project from Relient K will please fans with it's 26-song EP!
-Deitrick Haddon - Revealed - Verity Records
- Gold City - Moment Of Truth - New Haven records
- Joel Auge - On The Blue - Integrity Music
- Relient K-The Bird and the Bee Sides EP
-Various - Absolute Modern Worship For Kids 4 - Fervent
- Various - Holy Is The Lord - GreatWorshipSongs
July 8, 2008
- Capital Lights - This Is An Outrage - Tooth & Nail Records
- Sever Your Ties - Safety In The Sea - Tooth & Nail Records
- Various - 15 Hymns That Changed The Church - Starsong
- Various - 15 Songs That Changed The Church - Starsong
- Various - 15 Worship Songs That Changed The Church - Starsong
July 13, 2008
Randy Travis - Around The Bend - Warner Brothers
July 22, 2008
Be sure to listen to Francesca Batistelli's debut project, featuring the radio hit "I'm Letting Go" and the vulnerable title track. Also Big Daddy Weave releases their newest album this week.
- Big Daddy Weave - What Life Would Be Like - Fervent Records
- Damita - No Looking Back - Taseis
- Francesca Battistelli - My Paper Heart - Fervent Records
- Falling Up - Discover The Trees Again: The Best Of - BEC Recordings
- Gordon Mote - The Best Of Gordon Mote DVD - Gaither Music Group
- pureNRG - pureNRG Live & More - Fervent Records
- pureNRG - The Message In Our Music (Devotional Book) - Fervent Records
- Nicole C. Mullen - A Dream To Believe In V2 - Word Records
- The Happy Goodmans - The Final Stand DVD - Gaither Music Group
- The Classic Crime - The Silver Cord - Tooth & Nail
- Tonya Baker - Special Friend - Universal Music Group
July 29, 2008
The latest Third Day project releases this week, featuring songs like their hit radio single "Call My Name", as well as the newest Hillsong Live double cd/dvd album.
- Hillsong - This Is Our God CD/DVD - Integrity
- Klaus - Glory - Integrity
-Mission Six-Superhero-BEMA-Infinity
-Third Day - Revelation - Essential Records
- Various - Singing News Top 10 Gospel Songs Of 2008 - New Haven Records - Provident
August 5, 2008
Check out Tooth and Nail artist Norma Jean this month, as well as the new cd from Anberlin!
- Anberlin - New Surrender - Universal Music Group
- Brian Courtney Wilson - Introducing Brian Courtney Wilson - Universal Music Group
- Corey Crowder - Gold And The Sand - Tooth and Nail Records
- Jaymes Reunion - Everything You've Been Looking For - BEC Records
- Norma Jean - The AntiMother - Tooth & Nail Records
- The Wrecking - A New Abolition - Universal Music Group
- Tye Tribbett-DVD- Standout
August 12, 2008
Disney wonder-group The Jonas Brothers release their newest album this week, and fans of Natalie Grant will eagerly pick up her Collection project.
- Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer - Walt Disney Records
- John P. Kee - Live In Miami - Verity Records
- Kim Hopper - I Just Wanted You To Know - Canaan Records
- Lara Landon - Beloved - Advocate Records
- Michael Gungor Band - TBD - Brash Records
- Mike & Kelly Bowling - Faith To Believe - Canaan Records
- Natalie Grant - Collection Tin TBD - Curb Records
- Selah - Collection Tin TBD - Curb Records
-The LeFevre Quartet - Nothin' But Good - Canaan Records
- Various - We Believe - GreatWorshipSongs
August 19, 2008
Music fans, brace yourselves...this Tuesday brings dozens of new albums! Be sure to listen to newcomer Brooke Barrettsmith, Passion artist Charlie Hall, Bart Millard's (Mercy Me) sophomore hymn album, and the surprise return album from Ten Shekel Shirt. Also, fans will love the LIVE projects from David Crowder Band and Casting Crowns! However, the show-stealer may be Brandon Heath's newest album "What if We"; eleven tracks replete with his soothing vocal and clever lyrics, including radio single "Give me Your Eyes".
- Bart Millard - Hymned Again - INO Records
- Beloved-Wake the World-Trato- Brandon Heath-What If We - Reunion Records
- Brooke Barrettsmith - Brooke Barrettsmith - Essential Records
- Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - I'll Say Yes DVD - Integrity Music
- Casting Crowns - The Altar and the Door Live CD/DVD - Beach Street Records
- Charlie Hall - TBD - Sixstep Records
- David Crowder Band - Remedy Club Tour Edition CD/DVD - Sixstep Records
- Dr. Creflo A. Dollar Presents - Change: Heart Of God - Universal Music Group
- Darion Keith Horn - My Prayer - Universal Music Group
- Gaither Gospel Series - Bill Gaither/Vince Gill Bluegrass #1 CD/DVD - Gaither Music Group
- Gaither Gospel Series - Bill Gaither/Vince Gill Bluegrass #2 CD/DVD - Gaither Music Group
- GRITS - Reiterate - Provident Music
- Javen - Keeping The Faith - Universal Music Group
- John Michael Talbot - The Troubadour Years - TDR
- Joy Whitlock - God And A Girl - INO Records
- Kelly Mack - TBD - Vertical Shift Records
- Kevin LeVar & One Sound - Let's Come Together - Universal Music Group
- Mary Mary - The Sound - Integrity Records
- Niyoki - Rest - Universal Music Group
- Sheila Walsh - Heart Wide Open - CHP
- The Showdown - Back Breaker - Tooth and Nail Records
- The Katinas - Still - Universal Music Group
- This Beautiful Republic - Perceptions - ForeFront Records
- Ten Shekel Shirt - Jubilee - Rounder
- Various - Southern Gospel 15 All-Time Favorites V2 - New Haven Records
- Various - I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever: 10 Years Of modern Worship - Starsong - EMICMG
- Various - It's Official: Aarow Records, Hip Hop Remixed - Universal Music Group
August 26, 2008
The ladies from Point of Grace release the expanded edition of their cd "How You Live", and DecembeRadio's latest both release this week!
- David Phelps - The Voice - Word Records
- Darwin Hobbs - Free - Taseis
- DecembeRadio - Satisfied - Word Records
- John P Kee - Live In Miami - Verity Records
- Kurtt Carr - Kurt Carr - Gospo Centric
- Point Of Grace - How You Live Expanded Edition - Word Records
- Remedy Drive - Daylight Is Coming - Word Records
September 2, 2008
Hello September! Pick up Chris Tomlin's newest disc "Hello Love" (features single "Jesus Messiah") this week, as well as the brand new Underoath offering, and the Newsboys "go" live with a cd/dvd combo.
- Chris Tomlin - Hello Love - Sixstep Records
- Crystal Aikin - TBD - Verity Records
- Hillsong United - The I Heart Revolution: We're All In This Together DVD - Integrity Music
- Newsboys - Live: Houston We Are Go CD/DVD - InPop Records
- Phillips, Craig & Dean - TBD - INO Records
- Shari Addison - TBD - Verity Records
- Terry Dexter - Listen - Universal Music Group
- Underoath - Lost in the Sound of Seperation - Tooth and Nail Records
- Vikki Jordan - Be Still And Know - Vertical Shift Records
September 16, 2008
They gave us the smash hit "Undo", now rock worship band Rush of Fools brings their sophomore disc to stores today! Be sure to check out the title track "Wonder of the World" and catch them on tour this Fall. Can’t wait til September? You can preview and pre-order this second effort right now on their website at www.rushoffools.com.
- 33Miles - TBD - INO Records
- Adam McInnis - Beautiful Glow - Universal Music Group
- Bebo Norman - TBD - BEC Recordings
- Dan Evans - 136 - Universal Music Group
- Decyfer Down - Crash - INO Records
- Deleon - Here In Me - Universal Music Group
- Eric Durrance - I Lost it All - Integrity Music
- Group 1 Crew - Ordinary Dreamers - Fervent Records
- Holy Boy - Out Of Time - Universal Music Group
- iWorship - iWorship Experience - Integrity Music
- Jocelyn a.k.a. iNDIGO - The iNDI 1st Project- Breakthrough
- Jonezetta - Cruel To Be Young - Tooth and Nail Records
- Krystal Meyers - Krystal Meyers - Essential Records
- Nathaniel & Necy - Truly Anointed - Universal Music Group
- Nevertheless - TBD - Flicker Records
- Phil Tarver - Be Pleased - Universal Music Group
- Phil Tarver - Draw Nearer (DVD) - Universal Music Group
- Rush of Fools-Wonder of the World-Midas
- Shekinah Glory - Ministry Jesus (DVD) - Universal Music Group
- Toi Starr - Toi Starr - Universal Music Group
- Trenches - 950 Times Per Second - Tooth and Nail Records
- Terry Moore & Resurrected - Right Where You Are - Universal Music Group
- Various - Oh Happy Day - EMI Gospel
- Wayman Tisdale - Grateful - Universal Music Group
- Woman Of Faith - Revolve Tour: All Access - Myrrh Records
September 23, 2008
Welcome to the Christmas music season! BarlowGirl offers their Christmas album this week and Downhere releases their latest album.
- BarlowGirl - Christmas TBD - Fervent Records
- David Phelps - O Holy Night CD/DVD - Word Records
- pureNRG - Christmas TBD - Fervent Records
- Downhere - Ending is Beginning - Centricity Records
- Everyday Process - TBD - Cross Movement Records
- Hezekiah Walker - Live From Ground Zero - Verity Records
- Hold On For Life - Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir - Taseis
- Lincoln Brewster - Today Is The Day - Integrity Music
- New Life Worship - Counting On God - Integrity Music
- Point Of Grace - Best Of Point Of Grace Christmas - Word Records
- Sean Simmonds - It's Over - Taseis
- The Martins - TBD - New Haven Records
- Various - World's Greatest Christmas - Maranatha
- Various - Christmas At The Cathedral - Verity Records - Provident
September 30, 2008
American Idol alumni Paris Bennett releases her debut, and Passion artist Matt Redman's new album comes out this week!
- Abandon - Searchlights - ForeFront Records
- Alache-Until Now-Navaa
- Amy Grant - Christmas Collections - Sparrow Records
- Bill & Gloria Gaither - Christmas With Bill & Gloria Gaither - Gaither Gospel Music
- Bill & Gloria Gaither - Hymns (3DVD) - Gaither Gospel Music
- Canton Jones - TBD - Universal Music Group
- Matt Redman - TBD - Sixstep Records
- Emery - TBD EP - Tooth And Nail Records
- Julian Drive - My Coming Day - InPop Records
- Mannheim Steamroller - A Candle Light Christmas - Universal Music Group
- Melody Mertz - Caring For You - Universal Music Group
- Parachute Band - Technicolor - Integrity Music
- Paris Bennett - TBD - ACR
- Take 6 - TBD - Universal Music Group
- The Becoming - Volume 1 - Tooth and Nail Records
- Trin-i-tee 5:7 - T57 (Deluxe Edition) - Universal Music Group
- Various - Holy Hip Hop: Street Gospel 101 - Universal Music Group
- Various - Heavenly Harmony Gold - Universal Music Group
October 7, 2008
It may be October, but it may as well be December. Casting Crowns releases their first Christmas collection, and Third Day releases the companion DVD to their holiday “offering’.
- Annie Moses Band – This Glorious Christmas - Essential Records
- Casting Crowns - TBD Christmas - Beach Street Records
- Donald Lawrence - The Law Of Confession - Verity Records
- Hillsong London - TBD - Integrity Music
- Misty Edwards - TBD - Integrity Music
- Paul Wilbur - Jacksonville - Integrity Music
- Sawyer Brown - TBD Christmas - Reunion Records
- Sixpence None The Richer - TBD - Nettwerk Music Group
- Third Day - Christmas Offerings DVD - Essential Records
- Various - Gotta Have Gospel V6 - Integrity Music
- Yolanda Adams -Yolanda Adams - Integrity Music
October 14, 2008
Mandisa (you may have seen her on American Idol, or heard her singing with TobyMac) releases her Christmas cd this week, alongside contemporary artist Sara Groves.
- Dewayne Woods - TBD - Verity Records
- Jonathan Phillips - Face Down - Universal Music Group
- Mandisa - Christmas - Sparrow Records
- Paul Baloche - Best Of Paul Baloche - Integrity
- Sara Groves - TBD Christmas - INO Records
- Symphony In Red - A Journey Through The Hymns - Universal Music Group
- Various - X2009 - BEC Records
October 21, 2008
Fans of rock music will have no trouble making up their Christmas list after this week…Disciple, Building 429, and Skillet all release projects.
- Andrew Peterson - The Resurrection Letters V2 - Centricity Records
- Brian Doerksen - It's Time - Integrity Music
- Building 429 - TBD - INO Records
- Candi Staton - TBD - Taseis
- Darlene Zschech - TBD - Integrity Music
- Disciple - TBD - INO Records
- Skillet - TBD Live - INO Records
- Stephen Hurd - Stephen Hurd - Integrity Music
October 28, 2008
Remember radio hit “Testify to Love”? If you don’t, fear not. The power pop quartet responsible for the peppy anthem is releasing their album “Avalon-Greatest Hits” this week, alongside veteran songwriter Nichole Nordeman, and rockers Audio Adrenaline. Right alongside the veterans, find Rick Mugrage's newest effort this week, as an independent release. Formerly of rock group Sending Jonah, Eugene native Mugrage is a hidden jewel in the world of independent artists This sophomore effort will please any listener seeking poignant lyrics seasoned with his unique and soothing vocal.
- Avalon - Greatest Hits - Sparrow Records
- Audio Adrenaline - The Ultimate Collection (2 CD) - Forefront Records
- CeCe Winans Presents - Pure Worship: Songs For Worship
- DC Talk - The Ultimate Collection (2 CD) - ForeFront Records
- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Dream On (CD) - Gaither Music Group
- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Dream On (DVD) - Gaither Music Group
- Heather Headley - TBD - EMICMG Gospel
- Nichole Nordeman - The Ultimate Collection (2 CD) - Sparrow Records
-Rick Mugrage-Signs-Independent
- Starflyer 59 - Dial M, Dial In - Tooth & Nail Records
November 4, 2008
- Donnie McClurkin - TBD - Verity Records
November 11, 2008
- Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers - TBD - EMI Gospel
- Fee - TBD - INO Records -
November 25, 2008
That’s right, Mr. Jeremy Camp releases his new record this week, sure to please fans of his previous albums like the Gold-certified “Stay” and “Restored”. Now, he speaks “louder than before” with this latest fourth studio project.
- Demon Hunter - Live CD/DVD - Tooth and Nail Records
- Jeremy Camp - Speaking Louder Than Before - BEC Recordings
- Kierra Sheard - Won't Hold Back EP - EMI Gospel