Essential christian music listening

The albums that define christian music.

Our picks for where to start with christian music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The christian music essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

The Seven Wonders of the World

Rick Wakeman

The Seven Wonders of the World

Epic symphonic arrangements intertwine with narrative storytelling to bring ancient wonders to life.

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Country Boy

Ricky Skaggs

Country Boy

A vibrant blend of bluegrass and country, filled with heartfelt storytelling and intricate musicianship.

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Love's Gonna Get Ya!

Ricky Skaggs

Love's Gonna Get Ya!

An uplifting blend of bluegrass and country, infused with heartfelt Christian themes and rich harmonies.

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Country Airs

Rick Wakeman

Country Airs

A serene tapestry of instrumental textures that evokes the tranquility of nature and pastoral landscapes.

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Old Church Basement

Elevation Worship

Old Church Basement

A vibrant tapestry of worshipful melodies and heartfelt lyrics that invite deep reflection and connection with faith.

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Lo Harás Otra Vez

Elevation Worship

Lo Harás Otra Vez

A vibrant tapestry of worshipful anthems intertwined with uplifting melodies and fervent lyricism.

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What If We Were Real

Mandisa

What If We Were Real

Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of hope and resilience.

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Overcomer

Mandisa

Overcomer

A vibrant blend of uplifting gospel and contemporary Christian melodies, filled with messages of hope and resilience.

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Awake

Hillsong Worship

Awake

A vibrant blend of contemporary worship and rock, inspiring congregational participation through soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

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Open Heaven / River Wild

Hillsong Worship

Open Heaven / River Wild

A vibrant blend of anthemic melodies and heartfelt worship, capturing the essence of contemporary Christian faith.

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Greatly Blessed

Gaither Vocal Band

Greatly Blessed

A harmonious blend of traditional gospel and contemporary Christian music that uplifts the spirit.

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Lovin' Life

Gaither Vocal Band

Lovin' Life

Uplifting harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying a celebration of faith and community in contemporary Christian music.

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Reflections of Rosemary

Debby Boone

Reflections of Rosemary

A heartfelt collection of jazz standards imbued with Debby Boone's warm, nostalgic vocal delivery and rich emotional resonance.

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Be Thou My Vision

Debby Boone

Be Thou My Vision

A soothing blend of traditional hymns and contemporary arrangements, capturing deep spiritual reverence.

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Our Newest Album Ever!

Five Iron Frenzy

Our Newest Album Ever!

Energetic ska-punk rhythms intertwine with sharp lyrics and a playful spirit, capturing youthful rebellion and faith.

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Engine of a Million Plots

Five Iron Frenzy

Engine of a Million Plots

A vibrant blend of ska punk and biting satire, infused with a sense of hope and community.

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Taking Heaven By Storm

Steve Camp

Taking Heaven By Storm

Uplifting melodies combine with heartfelt lyrics to create anthems of faith and perseverance.

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Doing My Best

Steve Camp

Doing My Best

A vibrant blend of contemporary Christian melodies and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with themes of faith and perseverance.

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One Voice at Christmas

Aled Jones

One Voice at Christmas

Aled Jones’ soaring vocals illuminate timeless Christmas carols with warmth and reverence, creating a serene holiday atmosphere.

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Te daré lo mejor

Jesús Adrián Romero

Te daré lo mejor

A vibrant collection of worship anthems blending heartfelt lyrics with contemporary Christian melodies.

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El Brillo De Mis Ojos

Jesús Adrián Romero

El Brillo De Mis Ojos

A heartfelt blend of melodic worship and intimate reflections on faith, delivered through emotive vocals and rich instrumentation.

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The Struggle

Tenth Avenue North

The Struggle

A heartfelt exploration of faith, doubt, and resilience wrapped in melodic pop-rock arrangements.

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The Light Meets the Dark

Tenth Avenue North

The Light Meets the Dark

Uplifting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a tapestry of hope and spiritual reflection.

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The Art of Celebration

Rend Collective Experiment

The Art of Celebration

Uplifting anthems blend folk instrumentation with worshipful lyrics, celebrating faith and community spirit.

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