One of the things I like most about Matt Maher is that what you see is what you get. The Catholic singer-songwriter has produced some of Contemporary Christian music’s more palatable tracks of late, including the now-classic Your Grace is Enough. With his folksy take on Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Maher has created yet another version easily doable in churches the world over, and once again, Canada has produced another great reason for me...

Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter JJ Heller offers a lovely stripped down Christmas track, Star of Wonder, that’s just so pretty. Heller’s pristine delivery highlights her pure, clean voice above a haunting piano and a simple acoustic guitar. It’s such a relaxing, lovely song that would be great for your Christmas services. STAR OF WONDER Lyrics JJ Heller There were kings of the orient Bringing gifts to the...

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...

I’m sharing this 1:40 acapella take on Jars of Clay’s Love Song For a Savior, redone a bit for the Christmas season. I’m making it available here for free download, if you want it. Happy holydays, everyone! Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Kerrie Roberts’ version of O Holy Night is doing pretty well; it’s one of the most added songs at Christian AC and one of the highest increasing in terms of spins, so we’re looking at a possible Top 20 finish for this holiday chestnut, which is lifted off The Essential Christmas Collection, which features several artists, including Roberts, Matt Maher, Third Day, and Jars of Clay. O HOLY NIGHT Lyrics Kerrie Roberts O Holy...

I like this original Christmas track from Sidewalk Prophets, even if it was released last year. (It’s still picking up airplay this year and I missed spotlighting it last year), so I’m including it this year.) I love David Frey’s voice, and the passion and love he has for Christ really comes through in Hope Was Born This Night. I’m also enjoying the tempo of this track, it’s lovely. The sound of it isn’t as...