Peace on earth
by Vince Wright | December 24, 2023 | 11:59 am

Austin French – Peace on Earth

Austin French is an American artist.  He began his career in 2014, after his appearance on ABC’s only season of Rising Star as the runner-up.  Since then, he released one album and one EP, including: Wide Open (2018)

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Stars atop a mountain
by Vince Wright | December 24, 2023 | 9:30 am

The Grace Collective – Oh Holy Nights

The Grace Collective is a duo consisting of Matthew Carpenter and Joel Arcieri.  Carpenter previously released his EP Light and Dark in 2019, while Arcieri previously hosted a podcast called Theology of Music and

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Snowman
by Vince Wright | December 17, 2023 | 11:59 am

TobyMac (Feat. Owl City) – Light of Christmas

TobyMac started in humble beginnings with fledgling hip hop band DC Talk in 1987, alongside college mates Kevin Max and Michael Tait.  In 2000, all three began to pursue solo careers.  With 13 years

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Crown inside manger
by Vince Wright | December 13, 2023 | 11:59 am

Phil Wickham – Manger Throne

Contemporary Christian artist Phil Wickham was 18 years old when he began his career in 2002.  Since then, he released 11 albums, including: Give You My World (2003) Phil Wickham (2006) Cannons (2007) Heaven & Earth (2009) Response (2011)

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Mary and Jesus statue
by Vince Wright | December 10, 2023 | 11:59 am

Andrew Peterson – It Came to Pass

A founding member of the Square Peg Alliance, a group of musicians who are “really like each other”, Andrew Peterson has been active since 1996.  This folk rock, roots rock, and country gospel musician released

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King chess piece
by Vince Wright | December 3, 2023 | 11:59 am

Katy Nichole – O What A King

American worship leader and songwriter Katy Nichole is a newcomer who released her self-titled EP last year.  She also recently released her debut album, Jesus Changed My Life, earlier this year. She won a GMA

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Baby's foot
by Vince Wright | November 29, 2023 | 11:59 am

Sidewalk Prophets – Hope Was Born This Night

It’s that time of year again, when we prepare meals and entertainment for family we haven’t seen in months, frantically and impatiently fill our shopping carts to wrap gifts before the big day. It

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Hay
by Vince Wright | December 25, 2022 | 11:59 am

Anonymous – Away In A Manger

Happy Christmas! The author of Away In A Manger is elusive.  Though some believe that Protestant reformer Martin Luthor penned it, the consensus is that Martin Luthor didn’t write it. This song’s earliest publication

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Silent night
by Vince Wright | December 21, 2022 | 11:59 am

Casting Crowns – Somewhere in Your Silent Night

Casting crowns began as a youth worship band started by youth pastor Mark Hall.  It morphed and exploded into popularity over the years. Casting Crowns released several albums and one EP, including: Casting Crowns (2001)

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Drum and drumsticks
by Vince Wright | December 18, 2022 | 11:59 am

Katherine Kennicott Davis – The Little Drummer Boy

Katherine Kennicott Davis was an American composer who taught music theory and piano.  According to http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/d/a/v/i/s/davis_kk.htm, she wrote over 600 compositions.  Her most famous work is Carol of the Drum (aka The Little Drummer

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