CCM is your source for the hottest releases in Christian music, as well as the dates they drop in stores! Projects are arranged alphabetically by artist (by first name of band name).
All new releases and descriptions written and compiled by Grace S. Cartwright.
October 28, 2008Remember radio hit “Testify to Love”? The power pop quartet responsible for the peppy anthem is releasing its album Avalon-Greatest Hits this week, alongside ultimate collections from veteran songwriter Nichole Nordeman and rockers Audio Adrenaline. You can also find Rick Mugrage's newest effort this week, as an independent release. Formerly of rock group Sending Jonah, Eugene, Ore., 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 CDs) - ForeFront Records
- CeCe Winans Presents - Pure Worship: Songs For Worship
- dcTalk - The Ultimate Collection (2 CDs) - ForeFront Records
- Emery-Broken Hearts Prevail EP- Tooth and Nail Records
- Hillsong London - Hail to the King - Integrity Music
- Jon Foreman - Limbs and Branches - Sparrow Records
- Michael W. Smith - A New Hallelujah - Reunion Records
- Nichole Nordeman - The Ultimate Collection (2 CDs) - Sparrow Records
- Rick Mugrage - Signs – Independent
- Ruth-Anorak-Tooth and Nail Records
- Starflyer 59 - Dial M, Dial In - Tooth & Nail Records
November 4, 2008
Fans of San Diego rockers Switchfoot will delight in their first ‘best-of’ collection, featuring selected songs from their illustrious career (so far).
-Switchfoot- The Best Yet- Sparrow Records
-The Contact- Canvas Tears- 7 Spin Records
November 11, 2008Acoustic duo Shane & Shane release their much-anticipated Christmas album this week; a delightful collection of originals, such as the title track, as well as classic favorites.
-Shane and Shane - Glory In The Highest -InPop Records
November 25, 2008That’s right, Mr. Jeremy Camp releases his new record this week, sure to please fans of his previous work. Now, he speaks “louder than before” with his fourth studio project. Also releasing this week: the much anticipated project from the Passion group, featuring dynamic speaker Louie Giglio.
- Demon Hunter – 45 Days CD/DVD - Tooth & Nail Records
- Jeremy Camp - Speaking Louder Than Before - BEC Recordings
- Kierra Sheard - Bold Right Life - EMI Gospel
- Passion – Fruitcake and Ice Cream – sixsteps Records
-The Almost- No Gift to Bring- Tooth and Nail Records