Since 1984, Geoff Moore has been performing contemporary christian music to large crowds. He formed the group, Geoff Moore and the Distance. The band put together and released 8 albums and were nominated for four Grammys and numerous Dove Awards. In 1998, Geoff Moore went solo and the band broke up. He continues to write [...]
Point of Grace is a popular Christian band consisting of members, Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. In 1991, the band was formed with the original four band members Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, Terry Jones and Heather Payne. In November 2003, Terry Jones decided she needed to spend more time with her family after [...]
I’d say Twila Paris was the matriarch of contemporary Christian music of the 90′s with thirty three number one singles. She released 22 albums during her career and was named Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the year three years in a row. Many of Twila’s songs are still used in churches around the world [...]
When you think of a game changing song when it comes to the Positive Christian music of the 90′s, one of the top songs has to be “Everything Changes” from Kathy Troccoli! Kathy Troccoli became a Christian in 1978 and started her career in Christian music opening for the group, “Glad.” In 1982, she recorded [...]
As a pioneer of contemporary Christian music, the band Petra was formed in 1972. The members were Paul Simons, John Schlitt, Bob Hartman and Greg Bailey. As one of the most popular Christian rock bands of the 90′s, the group sold out at Christian concert arena’s all over the U.S. and their songs were frequently [...]
Da’dra Crawford Greathouse and brother, Steve Crawford, were born and raised in Columbus, Ohio; two of nine children in a strong, church-going family where musical gifts were taken as a given. They were known for their strong vocals and harmonies. While still in high school Da’dra and Steve decided to start the group known today [...]
Amy Grant is the best selling contemporary Christian music artist ever, having sold over 30 million records across the globe. She has earned the nickname, “The Queen of Christian Pop,” according to Wikipedia. Her debut song as a teen was “Father’s Eyes” followed by “El Shaddai” and “Angels”. Amy Grant’s talents made their way into [...]
Four Christian men, Andy Chrisman, Mark Harris, Marty Magehee and Kirk Sulliven, got together in 1980 to form the inspirational contemporary Christian music group, 4Him. The young men first sang together in a group founded in the 1960′s called, “Truth”. In the 15 years that these four have been together, 4Him received a Grammy nomination [...]
It’s living legends like Steven Curtis Chapman that made Christian Contemporary Music what it is today! Easily one of the most successful Christian artists. An argument can be made for a christian music station online simply called “Steven’. We are not talking just the Positive christian music of the 90′s. Steven has released 20 albums [...]
Margaret Becker lovingly known as (Maggie B) was a fixture in the 1990′s on Christian radio! Margaret Becker began her career as a song writer for Sparrow Records. Shortly thereafter, Becker landed a backup gig with singer Rick Cua and recorded with Steve Camp as a back up on his album. The following year, she landed her [...]
