My 2010 Dove Award Nominations Category:Music Views:
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There's been a lot of online discussion about the best of 2009 already, especially as the voting for the 2010 Dove Awards has already started. The eligibility period is from 11/1/08-10/31/09. In my opinion, these are my nominations and choices.
Female Vocalist: Should be Christy Nockels, Francesca Battistelli, Britt Nicole, Bethany Dillon or Lanae’ Hale based on excellent albums. My choice is Christy Nockels.
Male Vocalist: Should be Mark Schultz, Brandon Heath, Steve Fee, Matthew West or Mat Kearney. My choice is Mark Schultz.
New Artist: Should be Sidewalk Prophets, MIKESCHAIR, Revive, Lanae’ Hale or Abandon. My choice is Sidewalk Prophets.
Group: Should be David Crowder*Band, Third Day, Jars of Clay, BarlowGirl, NEEDTOBREATHE, Thousand Foot Krutch, or Skillet. My choice is David Crowder*Band.
Artist: Should be David Crowder*Band, Third Day, Jars of Clay, Mark Schultz, Matthew West or Francesca Battistelli. My choice is Matthew West.
Song of the Year: Should be "Two Hands" by Jars of Clay, "How He Loves" by David Crowder*Band, "Revelation Song" by Phillips, Craig & Dean, "He Is" by Mark Schultz, “The Motions” by Matthew West or "Beautiful Ending" by BarlowGirl. My choice is "Two Hands" by Jars of Clay.
Another great year for Christian music and maybe someone other than Chris Tomlin or Casting Crowns will win a male award, won't that be nice?
My Top 20 Female Vocalists 2008-2009 Category:Music Views:
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My Top 20 Female Vocalists 2008-2009
Wow, these past 2 years have really been stellar for female vocalists, both new and established. If you haven’t checked them out, I highly recommend listening to the vocals of these 20 female vocalists, my top 20 female vocalists over the past 2 years.
1.Christy Nockels, incredible vocalist. Best vocals are “Hosanna”, written by Brooke (Fraser) Ligertwood.
2.Brooke (Fraser) Ligertwood, from Hillsong United. Best vocals are “Shadowfeet”.
3.Lauren, Alyssa and Becca Barlow, all amazing vocalists, Best vocals are “Beautiful Ending”.
4.Bethany Dillon, the next Amy Grant in my opinion. Best vocals are “Everyone To Know (acoustic)” with her husband Shane Barnard.
5.Lanae’ Hale, some have compared her to Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries).
Best vocals are “Back & Forth”.
6.Tiffany Arbuckle-Lee (Plumb), amazing singing voice. Best vocals are “Stranded (2010)”.
7.Britt Nicole, great singing voice. Best vocals are “Have Your Way”.
8.Francesca Battistelli, Best vocals are “Blue Sky”.
9.Meredith Andrews, Best vocals are “You’re Not Alone (acoustic)”.
10.Jenny Simmons (Addison Road), Best vocals are “What Do I Know of Holy”.
11.Sara Groves, more known for her songwriting than her vocals, but I love her voice. Best vocals are “It’s Me”.
12.Chynna Phillips and Vaughan Penn, Best vocals are “Everyday Miracles”.
13.Joy Lippard, Best vocals are “Walk Me Home”.
14.Sarah Reeves, Best vocals are “Come Save”.
15.Paige Armstrong, Best vocals are “Unbreak Me”.
16.Lacey Mosley (Flyleaf), Best vocals are “Again”.
17.Kelly Mack, Best vocals are “The Only One”.
18.Tal & Acacia, Best vocals are “Yahweh”.
19.Natalie Grant, Best vocals are “In Better Hands”.
20.Krystal Meyers, Best vocals are “My Freedom”.
"Everyone To Know" by Bethany Dillon Category:Music Views:
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"Everyone To Know" by Bethany Dillon is one of my favorite songs of the year and another great song based on Matthew 5:15-16, along with "Life Light Up" by Christy Nockels and "The Lost Get Found" by Britt Nicole. Here's Bethany singing the song acoustic style.
My Top 60 Albums of 2009 as of 11.3.09 Category:Music Views:
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My Top 20 Albums of 2009-updated 11.3.09 4 1/2 stars
20.While I'm Waiting by John Waller
19.Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue by Jason Gray
18.Let The Road Pave Itself by Phillip LaRue
17.Back & Forth by Lanae' Hale
16.The Hope That Lies In You by The Glorious Unseen
15.Hope Rising by Fee
14.We Shall Not Be Shaken by Matt Redman
13.Life Light Up by Christy Nockels
12.Welcome To The Masquerade by Thousand Foot Krutch
11.Dear Diary by FM Static
10.Stop & Listen by Bethany Dillon
9.Fireflies & Songs by Sara Groves
8.Heaven & Earth by Phil Wickham
7.Come Alive by Mark Schultz
6.Forget And Not Slow Down by Relient K 5 stars
5.Hello Hurricane by Switchfoot
4.Love & War by BarlowGirl
3.The Long Fall Back To Earth by Jars Of Clay
2.Church Music by David Crowder*Band
1.The Outsiders by NEEDTOBREATHE
Honorable Mention- 4 ½ stars: 21.Until The Whole World Hears by Casting Crowns, 22.Beauty Will Rise by Steven Curtis Chapman, 23.The Now And Not Yet by Jeremy Riddle, 24.Spain by Between The Trees, 25.These Simple Truths by Sidewalk Prophets, 26.Mikeschair by MIKESCHAIR, 27.Wake Up by Paige Armstrong, 28.Your Kingdom Come by Matt Papa, 29.Everything Is Different by Shane & Shane, 30.Across The Earth-Tear Down The Walls by Hillsong United
4 stars: 31.Take Over by Aaron Shust, 32.The Lost Get Found by Britt Nicole, 33.Wake Me by Tal & Acacia, 34.Chorus Of The Saints by Revive, 35.One Reason by Chynna & Vaughan, 36.Fangs by Falling Up, 37.Murder By Pride by Stryper, 38.Awake by Skillet, 38.Innocence & Instinct by Red, 39.Crash by Decyfer Down, 40.Searchlights by Abandon, 41.City of Black & White by Mat Kearney, 42.In The Hands of God by Newsboys, 43.Come Down by Dreampilots, 44.Blue by Manic Drive, 45.Fearless by Phillips, Craig & Dean, 46.Light Up The World by Desperation Band, 47.Confessions by Pillar, 48.Live Life Loud by Hawk Nelson, 49.The Good Album by All Star United, 50. Stockholm Syndrome by Derek Webb, 51.Need by Todd Agnew, 52.Love Is On The Move by Leeland, 53.Attention by Kristian Stanfill
3 ½ stars: 54.Reborn by Avalon, 55.Into The Light by Phil Stacey, 56.The Real Thing by pureNRG, 57.Alive Again by Matt Maher, 58.Joy Lippard by Joy Lippard, 59.My Coming Day by Julian Drive, 60.The Best Night Of Our Lives by Everyday Sunday
My Top 20 Christian Songs of 2009 Category:Music Views:
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Great year for new Christian music, best ever in my opinion. These are my top 20 songs of 2009, also published on Amazon: My Top 20 Christian Songs of 2009.
Top 20 Christian Songs of 2009
A Listmania! list by Kevin R. Davis "music collector" (Perkasie, PA)
1. How He Loves by David Crowder*Band
"Great version of my top song of 2009 by David Crowder*Band."
2. Two Hands by Jars Of Clay
"Great song from great album by Jars of Clay."
3. Revelation Song by Craig And Dean Phillips
"Great version of "Revelation Song" by Phillips, Craig & Dean."
4. Lay 'Em Down by Needtobreathe
"One of my favorite songs from my top album of 2009."
5. Until The Whole World Hears by Casting Crowns
"Best song from new Casting Crowns album."
6. He Is (Album Version) by Mark Schultz
"My favorite song from great album by Mark Schultz."
7. Beautiful Ending by Barlowgirl
"Best song from best album by BarlowGirl in my opinion."
8. Glory To God Forever by Fee
"Great song by Fee from great album."
9. Forget And Not Slow Down by Relient K
"My favorite Relient K song since "Be My Escape"."
10. The Sound [John M. Perkins' Blues] (Album Version) by Switchfoot
"Amazing new rock anthem by Switchfoot."
11. Heaven Is The Face by Steven Curtis Chapman
"Very moving song by Steven Curtis Chapman."
12. Everyone To Know by Bethany Dillon
"Great song from great album by Bethany Dillon."
13. Soon by Hillsong United
"Great song from Hillsong United by Brooke (Fraser) Ligertwood."
14. We Can Try by Between The Trees
"Awesome song by Between The Trees."
15. In The Hands Of God by Newsboys
"Great new worship song by Newsboys."
16. Hold On by Abandon
"Great alt-rock song by Abandon."
17. The Words I Would Say by Sidewalk Prophets
"Great story-song by new band Sidewalk Prophets."
18. Closer To Love by Mat Kearney
"Best song on new Mat Kearney album."
19. Heavyhearted by The Glorious Unseen
"Great new ambient worship song by The Glorious Unseen."
20. Follow You (with special guest Brandon Heath) by Leeland
"Best song on new Leeland album."
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