[nunzio]

Hey guys, I'm looking to expand the amount of christian music I listen to, and I'm looking for suggestions, (my current favs are Delirious, Newsboys, Hillsong, Tim Hughes, Chris Tomlin and Mercyme)

[Folk_guy]

It's tough to suggest music to others, but one thing I've found very helpfull is the WOW series. They include the most popular Contemporary Christian music of that specific year, you'll get to listen to many artists and decide which ones you like for yourself. Many libraries have these, so you can try borrowing them to see what you like, before buying. I've started trying to listen to music now before I buy it, because I've gotten such a hugh collection now, and a good portion of the CDs I own I bought becuase I liked one song. Many of the music download sites will have samples of the songs you can listen too before you buy, and that's a good way to audition new music too.

[nunzio]

thanks a bunch folk guy

[Sean]

http://www.myspace.com/kristianstanfill
www.myspace.com/stevefee

[dtaylorl]

In that general style: Tree63, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder Band, Shawn McDonald

[bravesfan007]

I would also recommend David Crowder* Band. In addition to that you may want to consider Matt Redman, Jeremy Riddle, Jars of Clay, and the WOW CDs. It seems as if you are more into the pop side of things and even more praise and worship and that's where I got my suggestions. I haven't kept up with the more contemporary stuff in that genre so some others will have to give some help. If you want to branch out into a more rock genre, I feel more at home there. However, I definitely think you need to go for some Jars.

[AudioAUnderdog]

Lincoln Brewster

+1 on David Crowder

[DKelly]

+1 on both David Crowder Band and Lincoln Brewster.

[rfclef]

I am just getting into David Crowder Band... Foreverandever, etc has been stuck in my head for a week, so I had to go buy the Collision CD. I love Newsboys, too... When I went to see them last year, Rush of Fools opend for em, and now I am a BIG fan of Rush of Fools... check em out...

[Gibson SG]

Definitely Jars, that should be required for all music collections.
Needtobreathe
Andrew Peterson
Andrew Osenga
You could try The Classic Crime's Acoustic EP
That's about all I got, but it may help.

[JerRocks2day]

Do you also like Christian Rock, Hardcore or Metal? If you'd want, I could suggest some artists for you.

[mulletman]

Living Sacrifice is excellent. That is all.

[SwitchfootRulz!]

Here's a few I like:

Jeff Deyo.
Unhindered
Generation Unleashed
Christ For The Nations
Eddie James
Rick Pino
Jason Upton
Misty Edwards
Shane and Shane

And I'm sure you know the big ones like Third Day, Casting Crowns, Building 429, Big Daddy Weave, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith... and of course one of my all-time favorite Christian artists, Steven Curtis Chapman. If you're not familiar with these artists, check out http://www.klove.com/Music/ArtistLinks.aspx.

And I second most every band mentioned here. Die-hard Chris Tomlin fans should adore Living Sacrifice.*





*Definitely kidding.

[rfclef]

Originally Posted by Gibson SG

Needtobreathe

Definitely!... And if you want some wacky, funny stuff, but with some good messages, check out Apologetix

[bravesfan007]

Originally Posted by rfclef

And if you want some wacky, funny stuff, but with some good messages, check out Apologetix

They're a cover band so you can pick and choose what you think you'll like. They cover a little bit of everything.