At some point in 2011, my Top 10 kinda went offline because my laptop crashed and took the Top 10 with it. After that, it was pretty much to my iTunes to determine what songs should go to #1. Having said all that, this is my personal Top 10 for the year 2011, divided into Christian and Secular (Top 40). Just sharing. (^^,) CHRISTIAN TOP 10 1. Stronger. Mandisa 2. Good Morning. Mandisa 3. Suitcases. Dara MacLean 4. Make a Move. Royal...

I really like Beckah Shae. Her voice is buttah, she’s pretty, and her music stands out from so much of what’s currently out on Christian AC. This particular track, Most Beautiful Time of the Year, is not a rehash of the old Crosby classic, but is an original from last year that is now picking up on Christian AC. Beckah’s type of music is more R&B than pop, but Most Beautiful Time of the Year is a jazzy tune, which...

Last night, I visited the wake of the grandfather of a good friend of mine. While there, I realized that life was indeed fleeting, and began to produce a set list – in my head, of course – for my own wake when the time comes. (This discussion pains my wife, so I’d much rather discuss it with you total strangers than she, LOL) There are several great songs recommended in the “Looking For Songs for Funerals”...

Contemporary Christian superstar TobyMac is experimenting with his sound. Christmas in Diverse City, his new Christmas release, has quite a range of musical styles, including a collaboration with Adam Young, better known as Owl City, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 a few years ago with Fireflies. Now, I’m as open-minded about ambient electronic music, but this version of The First Noel isn’t working for me. Which is weird,...

For the record, I like Josh Wilson. He has a clear, distinctive voice that showcases the emotion and passion of every song he sings. His biggest hit – I Refuse – is one such example, as was Before The Morning, his first Top 10 hit. On Wilson’s first Christmas single, Jesus Is Alive, Wilson showcases that powerful voice again in his retelling of the Christmas story. Ideal for use in churches and on radio, Wilson hits...

In my opinion, Chris August is one of those Christian musicians that some people severely misunderstand. You see, some of his pre-Christian music is still available online, and it’s not exactly the kind of music you’d want to see a Christian musician making. But see, that’s the beauty of salvation, that’s the beauty of forgiveness, that’s the beauty of watching Christ work in a person’s life. Christ comes...