We have been so blessed living where we do. We have an AMAZING radio station...http://wjtl.com/ that plays great Christian music. They do worship blocks, new music blocks, the archives, sunday night is rap night, friday is alternative and heavy metal... and its all seasoned with a healthy dose of scripture, encouragement, missions words, and a Saturday morning Kids Cookie Break... which is fun and Godly!!
Through this station, I have been introduced to new artists who are amazing annointed by God. I realized though, that a lot of the country doesnt have a WJTL. I read a comment on someone else's blog about not know where to get such great Christian music and I decided I wanted to share some of my favs!!
A great place to start is on WJTL's website. You can listen online, and look at the playlist they keep.
Worship is my favorite type of music. There is such peace that can seep from notes that were written and played expressly for the worship of God. I play it around the house a lot and I love to sit at the piano and play and sing my praises to God.
Here are some of my favorite Worship Leaders:
Kim Walker- http://www.kimwalkermusic.com/ She is part of Jesus Culture... they rock too.
Kari Jobe-http://karijobe.com/
Chris Tomlin-http://karijobe.com/
David Crowder Band-http://www.davidcrowderband.com/
Matt Maher-http://www.mattmahermusic.com/
David Ruis-http://www.davidruis.com/
HIllsongs Music-http://hillsongmusic.com/
Israel Houghton-http://israelhoughton.net/
Rita Springer-http://www.ritaspringer.com/
Misty Edwards-http://www.mistyedwards.com/
Jason Upton-http://www.jasonupton.net/site/
My taste in music is always changing. Sometimes I like the sound of country, sometimes, I'm into jazz. And pretty much every where in between. So here is some of my favorite Christian artists and some of the songs I am enjoying. (I turned on the ol' IPOD and looked at my recent play list!!)
Needtobreathe- I love Washed by the Water and Something Beautiful
Abandon- Something Beautiful
Rielly- They have a lot of great ones... but I love Limited Time
Francesca Battistelli- really... her entire Paper Heart album is cool. Free to Be Me is me and Madi's current fav song!!
Barlow Girl
Sanctus Real
Jimmy Needham- LOVE this guy!!
TobyMac- His new album is great!
Kirk Franklin
Plumb
Crystal Lewis (girl has got PIPES!)
Pocket Full of Rocks
Flame
Mandisa
Lecrae
Natalie Grant
Sara Groves
Addison Road
Fireflight
Super Chick
Bethany Dillon
So thats it for now... I know I love tons more.. but thats what was on my recent play list! :o)
What about you? Who are some of your fav Christian Artists?? I'd love to hear yours... I love to learn about new artists!
Oh... heres a question too.. since I love music, is there any type of music you specifically would like to learn about? Or is there a mainstream artist you love and want to find the Christian equivalent? Leave me a msg! I would love to help.
Music has always been pivotal in ministering to me. Unfortunately, as life around here has gotten much busier I rarely have time to really listen. It may be playing in the background but I'm not really listening to the words. When my hubby hears a song that he feels would especially minister to me he will find it for me to hear.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved Third Day and Kutless. Need to Breathe songs have so much meaning that I like to listen to them over and over again.
WJTL is an excellent station but doesn't come in where we live so now we listen to The Word. Very similar to JTL.
Nicole Nordeman and Skillet are really great too!
I LOVE worship music, as well.
ReplyDeleteBut, being the old fogey that I am ... my faves are Michael W. Smith and Stephen Curtis Chapman. I saw them TOGETHER in concert last summer. Wow!
I also love Third Day (have seen them in concert 3-4 times) ... MercyMe ... Casting Crowns ... So, I don't just stick with the "old guys".
I like classical and jazz, as well. So, my CD case is FILLED with ALL kinds of music. I have an iPod Touch, but don't have much music on it because I listen in the car, and haven't found a good speaker system to work with the iPod.
Blessings,
Laurel :)