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Make Us One
''Make Us One'' is the third studio album by American Christian singer Evan Wickham. He released the album on December 2, 2013. Wickham worked with Peter Kipley, in the production of this album. Critical reception Awarding the album five stars from ''Worship Leader'', Andrea Hunter describes, "Evan Wickham's ''Make Us One'' is among the most expansive and cinematic modern worship albums since Gungor's ''Ghosts Upon the Earth''." Jonathan Andre, giving the album four stars for Indie Vision Music, states, "''Make Us One'' is a worship album to remember, right up there with ''Worth It All'' (Meredith Andrews), ''The Ascension'' (Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician and songwriter from San Diego, California. He has released ten worship albums: '' Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cann ...) and ''Hope Will Rise'' ( Warr Acres) as some of my favourite worship albums of 2013 (pity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan Wickham
Evan Matthew Wickham (born May 14, 1981) is an American Christian pastor and musician with a focus on Contemporary Christian Music and Christian worship music. Early life Evan Matthew Wickham was born on May 14, 1981, in San Diego, California to John and Lisa Wickham (''née'', Irwin). Previously members of the 1970s Christian band Parable, his mother was the group's lead vocalist and his father was the lead guitarist. Wickham attended church as a child and teenager at the non-denominational Maranatha Chapel in San Diego, where his father was a worship leader. Wickham's younger brother is the Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Phil Wickham. He also has a younger sister named Jillian. Career Wickham's music career began in 2006 with the studio album ''Mysterious Things'' released on April 6, 2006. He released ''Above the Sky'' on December 4, 2009. He also released ''Christmas Music Vol. 1'' on October 12, 2012. The subsequent album, ''Make Us One'', was released on Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian music (CCM), also known as Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music, is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christianity, Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music. Originating in the United States, it was formed by those affected by the 1960s Jesus movement revival who began to express themselves in other styles of popular music, beyond the church music of hymns, Gospel music, gospel and Southern gospel music that was prevalent in the church at the time. Initially referred to as Jesus music, today, the term is typically used to refer to pop music, pop, but also includes Christian rock, rock, Christian alternative rock, alternative rock, Christian hip hop, hip hop, Christian metal, metal, Contemporary worship music, contemporary worship, Christian punk, punk, Christian hardcore, hardcore punk, Latin Christian music, Latin, Christian electronic da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contemporary Worship Music
Contemporary worship music (CWM), also known as praise and worship music, is a distinct genre of Christian music used in contemporary worship. It has evolved over the past 60 years and is stylistically similar to pop music. The songs are often referred to as "praise songs" or "worship songs" and are typically led by a "worship band" or "praise team," with either a guitarist or pianist serving as the lead. It has become a common genre of music performed in many churches, particularly in charismatic or non-denominational Protestant churches, with some Catholic Church in the United States, Catholic congregations also incorporating it into the Mass. History and development In the early 1950s, the Taizé Community in France began attracting youths from various religious denominations with worship hymns based on modern melodies. In the mid-20th century, Christian unions (student groups), Christian unions in university settings hosted evangelistic talks. The Universalist Church o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre and form of rock music characterized by a strong commercial appeal, with more emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than standard rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, early pop rock was influenced by the Beat (music), beat, arrangements, and original style of rock and roll (and sometimes doo-wop). It may be viewed as a distinct genre field rather than music that overlaps with Pop music, pop and rock. The detractors of pop rock often deride it as a slick, commercial product and less Authenticity in art#Authenticity of performance, authentic than rock music. Characteristics and etymology Much pop and rock music has been very similar in sound, instrumentation and even lyrical content. The terms "pop rock" and "power pop" have been used to describe more commercially successful music that uses elements from, or the form of, roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Gungor
Michael Gungor (born September 14, 1980) also known as Vishnu Dass, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, music editor, author, and podcast host. He led the musical collective Gungor, which received multiple Grammy nominations. The group's music has been compared to that of Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, and Arcade Fire. Aside from his work with the band, Michael Gungor has written and produced music for several other artists, and is a co-founder of the art collective The Liturgists. Music career Early career As early as 2002, Gungor began producing albums with his church, Resurrection Life Church in Grandville, near Grand Rapids, Michigan. The albums garnered the attention of Integrity Music, who signed Gungor for a solo album. In 2003, he released "Bigger Than My Imagination" under Integrity Media. The album included the single "Friend of God", a Dove Award-nominated song which Gungor wrote with gospel artist Israel Houghton. The album enjoyed some radio play. In 2005, Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meredith Andrews
Meredith Frances Sooter (born January 19, 1983), known professionally as Meredith Andrews, is a contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter and worship leader. She has won two Dove Awards. Biography Andrews grew up in Wilson, North Carolina, where she started singing when she was six years old. She attended Wilson Christian Academy, where she graduated. Andrews later attended college at Liberty University in Virginia. Though she was born an only child, her parents served as foster parents to many children while she was growing up, three of whom later were adopted by her parents. In 2011, Andrews won two Dove Awards: the Worship Song of the Year award for "How Great Is the Love" from ''As Long As It Takes'' and Praise And Worship Album of the Year for the same album. On July 31, 2012, Andrews released a new single "Not for a Moment (After All)". Before taking off as a solo artist, Andrews was a worship leader with Vertical Worship at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. In 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Wickham
Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician and songwriter from San Diego, California. He has released ten worship albums: '' Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007, ''Singalong'' in 2008, '' Heaven & Earth'' in 2009, ''Response'' in 2011, ''Singalong 2'' in 2012, '' The Ascension'' in 2013, ''Singalong 3'' in 2015, '' Children of God'' in 2016, '' Living Hope'' in 2018, '' Hymn of Heaven'' in 2021, and ''I Believe'' in 2023. He has also led worship at Soul Survivor. His single " This is Amazing Grace" has been certified Platinum by the RIAA and it topped the 2014 year-end Christian Airplay chart. Early life and education Born Philip David Wickham on April 5, 1984, Phil Wickham was raised in a Christian home, the second of three children—with brother Evan and sister Jillian—of parents John and Lisa (née Irwin) Wickham. The context for Phil Wickham's early musical and religious pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warr Acres (band)
Warr Acres (formerly known as VMusic) is a contemporary worship music band from Warr Acres, Oklahoma. They are on the DREAM Records label, which they released their first studio album on August 23, 2011, entitled '' Warr Acres'', and their second studio LP called '' Hope Will Rise'' on October 29, 2013. Background Warr Acres formerly called VMusic are from Warr Acres, Oklahoma, and their home church is Victory Church in Oklahoma City. Music In 2011, the band were signed to DREAM Records, which is an independent Christian music label in the United States. Independent albums As VMusic, they released six independent albums starting with 2005's ''Unfold'', 2006's ''Resonation'', 2007's ''Displegar'' and ''Wait'', 2009's ''Altísima Adoración'' and ''Fixed On You''. Studio albums The band released their eponymously titled first studio album '' Warr Acres'' on August 23, 2011. It saw success on the ''Billboard'' 200 and Christian Albums charts at numbers 166 and 8, respectively. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Maher
Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian Catholic contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader based in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Christian Albums, Top 25 Christian Albums Billboard charts, ''Billboard'' chart and four of his singles have reached the Hot Christian Songs, Top 25 Christian Songs chart. His notable writing credits include "Your Grace Is Enough", "I Will Rise", "Because He Lives (Amen)", "Christ Is Risen", and "Lord I Need You". Maher has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards in his career and was awarded the Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year, Songwriter of the Year at the 2015 GMA Dove Awards. Early life Maher was born and raised in Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada. His parents recognized his musical talent, and he grew up taking piano lessons and immersing himself in a broad variety of music and playing in concert and jazz ensembles, singing in a choir, and playing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Albums ...
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2013. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, or disbanded, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2013 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{Albums by release date Albums 2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
