Last Friday when we got home from the beach, I found several delightful little packages in the mail, one of which contained a few CD’s from a Christian music label. Y’all know that I LOVE ME SOME MUSIC, so I couldn’t wait to sit down and listen to the goods.
(Also: for those of you who have commented or emailed to ask how I’m getting free stuff from people, I have no idea. I think maybe it’s because I’m listed with Blog Top Sites, but that’s just a guess. And yes, I am a veritable fount of helpful information.)
It was Saturday night before I loaded the CD’s on our computer and transferred the songs to my iPod. I started listening while I was working on a couple of blog posts, and while I thought two of the CD’s were great, one of them flat-out blew me away. It’s called Glory Revealed.
Glory Revealed – which features Christian artists like David Crowder, Shane & Shane, Mark Hall, Candi Pearson-Shelton and Steven Curtis Chapman, among others – is different from a lot of other stuff I’ve heard lately because every single song is inspired by and rooted in Scripture. And I almost feel like the words “inspired by” are misleading, because if I hadn’t heard the CD I might think Oh, okay – somebody read about Job and then wrote a song about trials. But that’s not it, really.
Because what the songwriters did for this CD was to set Scripture to music. There are a few deviations from the text because of rhyme scheme or verse structure or whathaveyou, but for the most part the lyrics are straight from God’s Word. And as a result, this CD is inspirational in a way that only Scripture can be. It will touch you right down to the very core of your heart.
Glory Revealed was produced by Mac Powell of Third Day, and according to executive producer David Nasser, “the purpose of this project is to celebrate God’s truth through worship.” I especially appreciate that the producers are very clear about the fact that worship isn’t about us; in fact, Nasser makes a point to say that “everything God has ever done, and everything He will forever do, He does with one intent: to reveal Himself and to receive honor and glory.”
To which I say: Yes. Preach on. Hallelujah.
After I listened to the CD about five times in a row Saturday night, I emailed the person who sent it to me with really eloquent comments like “!!!” and “I HEART GLORY REVEALED 4 EVR” and “I’m going to marry track #3.”
I also asked, in a rush of enthusiasm – without stopping to think about the fact that I WAS BEING VERY PRESUMPTUOUS – if he would please send me some more CD’s and let me do some kind of giveaway on my blog.
AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT WAS ON MY FRONT PORCH TUESDAY AFTERNOON?
So if you’d like to be eligible lay claim to one of these twelve copies, here’s what you have to do:
Leave a comment, making sure your email address is oh-so-accurate. And for kicks, tell me the name of your very favorite recording artist of all time ever (for me, it’s a four-way tie between James Taylor, Watermark, John Mayer and Chris Tomlin – and yes, I enjoy a singer-songwriter).
That’s it!
Tomorrow night at 7 o’clock central I’ll turn off the comments on this post, and then I’ll (quite literally) put everyone’s name in a hat. The four year old will draw twelve names out of the hat sometime this weekend, and if you’re one of the twelve, I’ll email you to get your address so I can mail your copy to you.
I’m so excited about being able to share this CD with people. And even if you don’t “win” a copy in my little drawing, you can still go here for a free song download and a coupon for $5 off the CD purchase price.
Finally, many, many thanks to the folks at Provident Music for the bloggity hook-up. Some of you are going to be mighty blessed as a result.
And that just tickles me to death.
Edited to add: I’ll leave comments on until around 10 pm central. Mainly because we’re going out to supper, and I don’t think I’ll be here to turn off comments at 7. And contrary to what you might think, I do not wear the computer on a chain around my neck in public.
I only do that at home.
March 29th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
Favorite artist of all time…Ginny Owens.
March 29th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Favorite artist – no way to pick just one, but I am currently loving Third Day, Watermark, and Leeland.
March 29th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Well, how COOL is that??????
Four you say???? Well, I have to say that James Taylor is also one of my top favs, as well as Stephen Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, the singer of the song Legacy(brain drain, and can’t think of her name) and a group called Indelible Grace….scripture/old hymns to music! Gotta love it…go to http://www.igracemusic.com to take a look or a listen!
March 29th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Wow, favorite artist … Currently and for years now, Phillips Craig and Dean. If we’re talking secular, probably Michael Bolton. This sounds like a great CD! Even if I don’t win, sounds like one I’ll have to add to my collection!
March 29th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Favorite artist of all time…hmmm…I am currently into Ginny Owens, Casting Crowns, and Vicki Yohe. I have so many favorites that it was hard to narrow it down. Thanks for the wonderful drawing!
March 29th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
I love David Nassar – I had no idea he produced this CD – I’ve heard the first cut with SCC and Mac singing and it is SO good!
What an awesome opportunity you have to share! (I hope I win!)
I have WAY too many favorites but I usually end up listening to Dave Matthews, U2, Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, and Ginny Owens.
March 29th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Can’t say that I have a favorite all time artist, but my current favorite group is Casting Crowns and I just love a song by Big Daddy Weave called “Every Time I Breathe.”
March 29th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Well since you didn’t limit yourself to just one I see no reason to.
If I HAD to choose one it would have to be Rich Mullins. I also love me some Third Day, Rascal Flats, Simon and Garfunkel, Journey…who me, confused?
I know I’m leaving someone out here.
March 29th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
what a great giveaway! i love music and love getting new music!
my favorite artist/s of all time are….
martin sexton (www.martinsexton.com)
U2
sarah mclachlan
have fun with the giveaway! :)
~liz
March 29th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Favorite Artist(s)…Steve Taylor, Amy Grant, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, Newsboys…
March 29th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
I can’t say who my favorite of all time…too much pressure.
My current favorite, which my kids turned me onto…Sanctus Real.
March 29th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
I think my all time favorite band would be the Newsboys.
But, I love David Crowder and Chris Tomlin ever so much too. : )
Thanks for the fun contest Boomama!
March 29th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
P.S.
David Nassar’s website has the cutest t-shirts. They say “I love my husband” so, I HAD to have one. : )
It is my favorite!
March 29th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Elvis Presley–it’s true!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
fav-o-rite artist of all time: whatever my dh decides is on the ipod…ok, really, I’m an old skool Christian music fan so I still like TobyMac (as in dctalk)…but to be honest with what I actually listen to most of all, I’ll have to say tie between Jack Johnson/Harry Connick Jr/Sixpence None the Richer. *whew*
March 29th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
I love contests! Favorite artist….hmmm..right now it’s the kids Hi-5 group…because thats all I EVER listen too these days….does that count?
Laura
March 29th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Shane & Shane. Bethany Dillon. Nichole Nordeman. Shane & Shane have a cd called Psalms that is pretty much almost literally psalms set to music. GREAT Stuff!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
valid email address ~ check!
favorite recording artist of all time ~ Clint Brown ~ I’m a choir/worship music kinda gal myself.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
Wow–my friend JUST told me about this CD this morning. So, I hope I win, but if not I’m buying it.
Based on your favorites, I think that you might like Andrew Peterson. He’s sort of James Taylor-y is a Christian way (with a little Paul Simon thrown in).
I know that wasn’t your question. Favorite ever is probably Billy Joel, although I don’t listen to him much anymore. Current favorite is maybe Mercy Me (Spoken For CD specifically) or FFH.
(I’m glad that you set the standard by allowing your answer to be a 4-way tie).
March 29th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Favorites: James Taylor, Bob Seger (LOVE a deep voice on a man), a group called A Cappella… don’t even know if they’re still together, but I keep re-recording the same CD onto a cassette tape for my car (“Roll the Stone Away”)….Oh, and Cher’s early stuff, mostly cause she and my mom looked just alike when mom was young!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
It is funny when I read this my three picks were Newsboys, David Crowder and Chris Tomlin and I see Becky picked the exact three! I don’t know her, but it sounds like we have the same taste in music! My son is reading this with me and told me I had to include his favorites which are Reliant K and KJ-52. I have to admit I just started listening to KJ-52 because it is what my son had on and he is really good!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Favorite Artist – AMY GRANT!!!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
I would have to say U2, Sting, Chris Tomlin, Caedmon’s Call. No particular order!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
I’d just be lying to you and myself if I didn’t say that my favorite artist of all time is Sir Elton John. And I inherited this affinity entirely from my Mama!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
As many as I like and listen to, I am always transported back in time when I hear the Eagles. They were my “college band” and
just the opening bars of one of their songs brings back a flood of memories and smiles.
How lucky are you and HOW generous!
Thanks, even if I don’t win…you are just so sweet to share with your bloggy pals.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
Eagles, U2, Chris RIce, Step[hen Curtis Chapman, Phillips Craig and Dean …. and MERCYME
March 29th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
I think I’m gonna feel like the biggest heathen ever…but I have to go with Indigo Girls. That is some good singin’ music!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
My favorite singer/songwriter changes almost quarterly, although right now I am a mom who groves to TobyMac (DC talk alum) with my 4yr old, 2 yr old and 7 wk old daily in the minivan!
Thanks for sharing the wealth!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
My favorite secular: Bob Seger
Favorite Christian: Darlene Schecht
And many, many more. :-)
Sign me up, BooMama!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
yay a contest :)
My faves-
Joey Johnson (local southern gospel guy I went to school with)
The McCamey’s
Sara Evans
Rascall Flatts
Crossing my fingers ;) xoxo melzie
March 29th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Favorite artist/group–
Christian: Lincoln Brewster and Newsboys
Non-Christian (music anyway): John Mayer
If I win you’ll see me looking a tad like those people what win Publisher Clearing House do. Seriously, I’ll send video. =)
March 29th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
My favorite usually depends on what day it is, or what kind of day it is. CeCe Winans is always at the top. I also enjoy anything by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
I would think you are looking for Christian artists. I enjoy a very wide variety of contemporty Christian music/artists, but these are CD’s that have ministered to me over and over again.
Zola Levitt–ALL his music has such an anointed on it. He went to be with the Lord last April, a great loss to the Body of Christ, but a reward for Zola.
Don Moen–Let His Glory Fall
Paul Wilbur–Jerusalem Arise
Carmen–Anything he does
March 29th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Count me in! I love Billy Joel and James Taylor!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Now how fun is this! I’m in.
My favorites of all time. I love Salvador, Newsboys, Phillips, Craig and Dean, Carmen (when I was younger) Marc Anthony.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Favorite Artist: Carolyn Arends.
If you never got past “Seize the Day” (which I didn’t think was fantastic), you’ve missed out. “Surprised by Joy” and most of her others are good.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Oh wow! I’d totally love to win this. Actually I totally NEED to win this.
Favorite recording artist of all time? AH! That is a hard one! I can only pick one? Well, there is nothing like some good Joni Mitchell, namely her album Blue.
Steph
jsprecourt@yahoo.com
March 29th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Sara Groves!
I’ve been eyeing this CD and wondered if it was any good. So thanks for sharing.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
What a great CD – I almost bought it when I was in the bookstore!!! May still have to – I never win!!! BUT – thanks so much for the review AND the chance to win!! My favorite??? Hmmmm, secular – I enjoy Josh Groban (but I am NOT a Grobanite!!!) for Christian – LOVE Aaron Shust, Steven Curtis Chapman, my favorite “oldie” is Twila Paris.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Favorite?? Hmmmmm….. It’s hard to pick one. I will say Ray Boltz. :o)
March 29th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
I’ve been looking at that CD – I’m glad for the great review and chance to win! Whoo hoo! My favorites always change but right now it is Nicole C. Mullen. Love her!!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
You make this hard! Old time favorites for me are John Denver, James Taylor, and Carole King.
For a Christian song artist – I’m crazy about Chris Tomlin. An older favorite is Larry Theiss but I don’t know if anyone knows his music. If I had to pick just ONE – Michael W. Smith.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
This is AWESOME!! Thank you so much for thinking of your dear readers. What a fantabulous way of sharing an item you ‘heart’. :o)
Favorite recording artist has to be Enya. I just melt when I hear any of her songs. They are so relaxing and they just exude peace and love.
Thanks again! Love your blawg!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Susan Ashton & Martina McBride
March 29th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
My favorite would truly depend on what mood I am in. It would probably all come down to Josh Groban, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kathy Troccoli, Tait, and Nicole Mullens. Thanks for including us in the fun of it all!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
WOW! How cool is that?? I cannot pick just one favorite recording artist. Love me some Chris Tomlin, Big Daddy Weave, Mark Schultz, Casting Crowns…
You are so nice to think of all us lil’ people!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
It’s too hard to pick one favorite! Let’s see…Chris Rice, tobyMac, Caedmon’s Call, are a couple of my favorites and choirs like Brooklyn Tab and Christ Church are always good too.
My hubby and I both have the David Nasser t-shirts that say “I love my husband/wife” and my kids have the one that says “My mom rocks.” They are some of the best shirts!!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
I’m always up for a contest so I’ll out of hiding and share some of my favs….too many to name but including Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, and Kathryn Scott. Thanks for sharing!!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
What an incredible act of generosity on your part. So, for the contest… I am thinking it is a tie between Mercy Me (let’s see… that’s a group? does it still count?)or Steven Curtis Chapman for his depth, range, emotion and plain old devotion to God. Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
My all time faves are Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, anything put out by Passion!
I heard about this cd recently. Thanks for giving it a thumbs up!
March 29th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
My friend Stacy talks and talks about you *as my eyes roll*, but I decided to log on 2 weeks ago and see what all the fuss was. I’m hooked. You are hookable…and adorable. Thanks for sharing your joy. Gotta say Barry Manilow. I didn’t say I loved HIM, just his music. And George Straight…love both HIM AND his music! Most favorite…Sarah McGlaughlin, hands down.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
This is kind of embarrassing, but my favourite at the moment (I can’t pick all time, too hard) would have to be Colin Buchanan – an Australian singer – but the thing is you see, my favourite of his stuff is… ahem… his kids’ albums.
March 29th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
Absolutely without a doubt Third Day, followed by Casting Crowns and Mercy Me and Toby Mac! If they would all do a tour together I might just pass right out from excitement!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Favorite artist of all time is most definitely U2. They just tear up my heart!
PS – Your friend Merritt is the awesome room mom for my 5th grade class. ;)
March 29th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
I have a few favorites. But I guess the ones at the top of my list are Phillips, Craig, and Dean and Hillsong music (Darlene Zcheck/Reuban Morgan).
March 29th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Emmie in Central Texas hasn’t bought a new CD in ages–pick me! (You’re also invited for a visit anytime you’re in the area!)
Favorite Christian Artist: Fernando Ortega
Favorite Secular Artist: Righteous Brothers (oldies!)
March 29th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Hands down
CASTING CROWNS!!!
LOVE THEM:-)
March 29th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
All the songs on this CD were awesome!My favorite Christian artist includes Stephen Curtis Chapman,Phillips,Craig and Dean, and my very favorite Selah!
Thanks for being so generous BOO MAMA!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
This CD sounds great!
My favoite…hmmm… definitely a 3 way tie between Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, and Newsboys! Big fan of Point of Grace as well!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Oh dear… I’m going to date myself and say, for sheer volume of songs that I love, Twila Paris!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
There are SO many great artists out there. I have to say that Phil Keaggy is my all time favorite, but I also love Chris Rice, Newsboys, Jars of Clay….I could go on and on.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
It sounds like the CD is awesome. I love Phillips, Craig & Dean, Selah, Fernando Ortega, Third Day. It’s impossible to choose just one!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Steven Curtis Chapman!! (secular – Chicago Greatest Hits 1982-1989)
March 29th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
seems that people would like to get their hot little hands on some good tunes. i will NOT count myself out and will list one, or FIVE.
faves: fernando ortega, bebo norman, ed cash, michael armstrong, parachute band.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Wow…I agree with the Steven Curtis Chapman fan club here. And of course I love Casting Crowns as well…here’s hoping the four year old angel picks me. :D
March 29th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Wow. I think my favorite recording artist is either Dennis Jernigan (praise and worship music) or anyone who does a good job with Rachmaninoff piano concertos. Maybe, say, Van Cliburn.
I sure hope Boo picks me! I’d love to hear that CD. I’ve been trying to memorize scripture along with my children by playing scripture-to-music CDs in the car. I think we’ve memorized everything we have so far, so we would love some new material!
Jan
thehappyhomemaker at gmail dot com
March 29th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
No brainer. . .James Taylor with a side of Chris Rice, some John Denver, and a little Stevie Wonder to jazz things up.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Oh, pick me! pick me!! I love me some music, too!!!
Favorite….hard to say…probably Chris Tomlin. Love him!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
How fun!
I am currently loving Mercy Me, Third Day and Point of Grace.
Currently Miss Pear rocks out to Mercy Me (you should see her dance – very enthusiastic for a 22 month old!
Thanks for doing this!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Thanks for offering the CDs! My favorite artist is currently Norah Jones. I need to catch up on the Christian music genre. My favorites are from about 10 years ago. (We did have a Third Day song in our wedding, though!)
March 29th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Oh how much fun is this!
Jeremy Camp, Billy Joel, Rascal Flatts, and Erasure are some of my favorites.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
My favorite is Sonia King, from the U.K. Love your blog!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
So… my email addie is oh-so-accurate, but I’m honestly just throwing my name in here “for kicks”, since I have yet to ever, even once, in any kind of event, win something like this. :smile: So here ya go… just for kicks.
Favorite, ALL-TIME? I have no clue. I’ll say :draws name out of mental hat:, Fernando Ortega. I love his music, and his talent, and his heart… so I’ll go with that one.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Oh, this is so cool….I have loved Barry Manilow since I was probably 8 or 9. I also love James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, Chris Tomlin and Casting Crowns. And I want to recommend another song for you. It’s on Selah’s Duet CD and the song is called Glory. They sing it with Nicole Nordemann and it is AMAZING. I play that track over and over again.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
so I feel in love w/ the cd just from your post and was quite excited to read that you were given some to give away… since I never win anything I was even more excited to find a free download and a coupon! I’ll try for the freebie though… just in case! ;)
total favorite (right now anyway) has got to be Casting Crowns. I just keep playing them over and over! Even put a song of theirs on my blog!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
All time favorite recording artist??? Can’t pick just one…I’d have to say Darlene Zschech, Amy Grant, Natalie Grant, Journey and The Police.
Hoping for an e-mail over the weekend!!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
OH! Pick me! Pick me! :) I’ve heard about that one on the radio & just knew from the hearing that it would be a good one. Favorite of all time? Man, that’s hard. But I love me some Third Day. or Casting Crowns. or Avalon. or Mercy Me. or Or…or…or… ;)
March 29th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
It’s too hard to pick just one favorite.
James Taylor, Eagles, Michael W. Smith,
Carly Simon, Celine.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Well throw my name into the hat. I think my favorite artist right now is Mercy Me thats a group made up of artists, right?
March 29th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Woo hoo! Watermark is my fave.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
I know the odds of winning will probably be 1 in 500 by 7pm tomorrow, but I’ll put my name in that hat just the same.
But how can I pick my all-time favorite artist? I don’t even think I can narrow it down to a 4-way tie! Thinking, thinking, thinking! Well, I can’t decide, and rather than list the same artists everyone else has already listed, I’ll tell you that my favorite artist in 1993 was Kim Boyce.
Okay, I thought some more, and ALL-time might have to go to Rich Mullins (but there are a ton of great artists fighting for 1st).
March 29th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
This is a hard question as I listen to all kinds of music. I would have to say Eagles and Mercy Me. If you had asked about most recently listened to, it would be so much easier…anything by the Wiggles or Veggie Tales.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Only one favorite? I’m gonna have to go with Keith Urban, after all I did name my ride after him… Keith “Sub”Urban.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
What a blessing to receive those CD’s and what a fun way to give them away! If we’re talking favorite artist of ALL time, I must go with a three way tie: (secular and Christian–The Eagles, Third Day and Steven Curtis Chapman.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Oh my. Oh MY.
James Taylor…no, John Denver…or Elton John…possibly John Tesh…Michael W. Smith…Third Day…Steven Curtis Chapman…
I can’t choose. You choose for me.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
Long-time lurker here…
My five faves? Kathy Mattea, Brandi Carlile, Queen, Beatles and Crowded House (and Styx…).
Ok, that’s six. But I like them all equally, I sware. Swear, even.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Um, wow. Favorite??? Probably Point of Grace. Cheesy girl group, yes. But the harmonies! Get thyself to iTunes and download their single of All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name NOW!!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Hi Boomama, please toss my name into the hat! What a fun contest!! And, I’m not going to follow the exact rules because I can’t quite decide on a favorite of ALL time, but favorites in this season of life are: Chris Tomlin, Sara Groves and Nicole Nordeman.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Wow. A free CD giveaway. Sounds great. Please add me to the list!! Thanks. Um..favorites: U2, David Wilcox, Indigo Girls, Counting Crows, Andrew Peterson
March 29th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
gosh…it’s hard to pick just one favorite, but i’ll pick one out of my short list of favorites…stevie wonder.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
PICK ME! PICK ME!
God has been doing this thing in me reguarding WORSHIP! and the comment about it is not about me is so true. MY Heart is crying out for true WORSHIP and Freedom.
the best ever ELVIS and I just love Willie Nelson
March 29th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
Wow, picking a favorite singer?! That’s like saying you have to pick between diet coke or chocolate or like hugs or something!!! Ok wow, bringing it down. :)
That is just too hard, so I am just going to go with the singer closest to my heart–Kara, my beloved roommate from college. I used to stand outside her bedroom door and listen as she sang with that soul-reaching voice of hers. Suprisingly, we’re still best of friends despite that stalkerish tendancy.
The giveaway idea is so fun! Hope you have a great rest of the week :)
March 29th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
Oh what fun! Please put my name in.
Pick one? Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, James Taylor, John Mayer, Josh Groban, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Chris Tomlin…impossible to pick just one!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
How thrilling!! Brian Littrel — who sang the last song “You Alone” — he was a member of the Backstreet Boys. And yes ma’am you know I loved me some bboys. Now, a christian artist — Praise Praise!@!!!Sister — if little man doesn’t draw my name I’m just gonna have to go purchase this one!! So tickled — in great need of a new cd!! Love love
March 29th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
OK you pulled me out of lurkdome!(is that even a word?)
I have 2 favs – Christian being Brian Doerksen and secular being Jann Arden – what can i say i am a good old fashioned canadian girl! Thanks for the great contest and I love your blog!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Wow, I had to stop reading the comments, cause I kept going, “Me, too…oh, yeah…right…” And I’m trying to limit my list. So…eclectic as it may be, here it is: Elvis, George Strait, Amy Grant, and old school Imperials.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
HOW FUN!
One of my all time favorites is:
Rich Mullins.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Oh goodness, Boo!! You have quite the job ahead of you if you’re going to write out everyone’s name on many, many slips of paper!! I’m 97 and you still have about 20 hours to go on this!!!
Fave is John Denver. :o)
March 29th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
the cd sounds great. some of my faves: my husband Phil Wing, Coldplay, The Fray, Leeland, Future of Forrestry…i could go on and on!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
David Crowder (his lyrics are so poetic), Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Third Day.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Boomama, I heard about this CD a week ago when Mac Powell was on one of our local radio shows, “Rick & Bubba”. I’m so eager to hear this CD and hope I’m one of the “chosen”!!!
My all-time favorite artist, especially the Christian genre, would have to be KEITH GREEN. I saw him in concert before he died, and it was the most awesome concert I’ve ever been to.
He was way ahead of his time and such a deep, spiritual thinker. He music to me, is timeless.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Oops! Should have read *his* music to me is timeless!
March 29th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
What a fun idea! Thank you!
I have a few favs at the moment…some ol’ favorites are Rich Mullens, Keith Green, and Michael Card. These artists were/are great musicians at composing deep rich Scriptural songs!
I do love Sara Groves right now at the moment too. –Bella
March 29th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Thanks, BooMama, for thinking of your faithful readers and sharing the wealth!
My favorite of ALL time musician is a tie between James Taylor and Alison Krauss.
Christian music right now is Casting Crowns (I love love love The Voice of Truth), TobyMac (another old DCTalk Jesus Freak), and of course Stephen Curtis Chapman!
Thanks!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
I love your blog -I’ve lurked for months now. :)
My all time fave is the wonderfully smooth and mellow Sweet Baby James Taylor. My other faves are Corrine Bailey Rae (she’s Norah Jones-y), Stephen Curtis Chapman, TobyMac (thanks to my 12 yr old son) and Ginny Owens.
have a great Friday!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
How fun is this? My favorite group would be…Mercy Me…maybe the Newsboys too. I’m anxious to at least hear this CD…it sounds wonderful.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
I have trained you oh, so very well to love the singer-songwriter. :)
And Provident Music Rocks.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Hey BooMama -
I am new to the blogging community and found the link to your site from the LPM blog. I keep coming back because your writing style and sense of humor just intrigue me…the stunt pillows and professional gravy drinking just had me rolling!
I heard about this CD on a Christian Radio Station and if I don’t win one I will definitely purchase it! My favorite Christian artist of all time is Nicole C Mullen (Redeemer and When I Call on Jesus). Toby Mac would be a close second because my kids dig him!
Blessings ~ Cinde
March 29th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
Favorite of all time? Gotta be Barry Manilow. Thanks for your generosity!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
i am so weird..my all time favorite i think is Cynthia Clawson…well and Amy grant and now Sara Groves…and Selah…too many great people.
So glad you love this..cant wait to hear..
oh and have you ever heard of Ronnie Freeman?? he sings this song called “LOVE THE LIGHT” on the “Get out of this pit” full length music cd and it is AMAZING! in fact many of the song on that cd are amazing ..i have been listening to them over and over…check it out..
March 29th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Ok, the offer of a free CD (or just the temptation of the possiblity) pulled me out of lurkdom. :) Favorite artist? Casting Crowns…hands down.
March 29th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
CASTING CROWNS!!!!! AND SARA GROVES!!! AND CHRIS TOMLIN!!!! AND STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN!!!! (Here’s hoping the “exclamation point vibe” transfers through to your sweet Alex, and he’ll mysteriously be drawn to choose my name!) :) Just kidding – either way, I’m gonna have to go out and get me one of these CDs! Loved, loved, loved the demo clips!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
I love Steven Curtis Chapman!
March 29th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Without a doubt Rascal Flatts. Hubby and I haven’t missed a concert here they’ve had here. LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! Did I mention I love them?
March 29th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
okay that “a concert here they’ve had here” totally wasn’t meant to come out that way. Guess I got all giddy! ;)
March 30th, 2007 at 12:31 am
Gotta say James Taylor- add me in!
March 30th, 2007 at 12:46 am
Its too hard to pick one – mine would be Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin with a runner up of Selah and David Crowder.
March 30th, 2007 at 12:59 am
Favorite is tough since I seem to go through phases of listening to one CD for weeks, and then move on to another. So, if I were stranded on a desert island, what 3 CD’s would I want to have? Garth Brooks: Double Live–cause it’s got ‘em all; Wynonna: Her Story–cause it’s got a lot of ‘em AND “I Can Only Imagine” which turns me into one very large goose bump every-single-time, and Ruthstrom and Robertson: Out of the Shadows, just cause I love their music, and it feels like visiting with an old friend whenever I listen!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:26 am
Hey Boo Mama~
I love, love James Taylor too, and the new girl Corrine Bailey Rae has a great sound as well. As far as a christian artist I loved Keith Green and he had a great testimony! Lately I have enjoyed some of David Phelps, he sings from his heart! :)
March 30th, 2007 at 1:27 am
i have so many i love listening to, but i think chris tomlin has some of the most amazing, heart felt songs i’ve heard in a long time.
that is really awesome that they(he) are letting you do this give away. thanks for thinking of us!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:47 am
It has to be Elvis Presley!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:49 am
Love christian singer Shawn Mcdonald. He’s just earthy and raw and real.
Gayle
March 30th, 2007 at 2:30 am
Hi Boo Mama,
it is really hard to choose just one, but I would have to say -Jars of Clay. I have been listening to one of their albums off and on, often on-exclusively for about 4 years now. I can beat a dead horse, it seems… something about that album just speaks to me. Steven Curtis Chapman would probably be my next pick.
enter me in the contest! the cd sounds great!!
March 30th, 2007 at 4:01 am
hey, boo mama!
fave artist — watermark. the best!
hugs!
mamabeck
March 30th, 2007 at 4:56 am
Oh, what fun!
And, gee, I’m almost embarrassed to admit this but I just love Mac Davis. Yeah, I know, pitiful right.
If we’re talking Christian recording artist it has to be Steve Green.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:58 am
Some of my favorites:
Stephen Curtis Chapman
Michael W. Smith
4 Him
I’m international and haven’t heard of some of the artists on this cd. (shhhhh! Don’t tell!) Can I still play?
March 30th, 2007 at 5:03 am
Favorite artist is Caedmon’s call – they write amazing lyrics and great worship music. Would love some new Christian tunes to inspire me!
March 30th, 2007 at 5:27 am
With a bless your socks off testimony – it has to be Ginny Owens.
March 30th, 2007 at 5:37 am
How fun!
Favorite artist(s) would have to be..Third Day, U2, Chris Tomlin.
March 30th, 2007 at 5:59 am
Thank you for your ministry. I already ordered this DVD today. I needed it so badly, just the few Words of the Lord are ministering to my soul. I don’t have one favorite…I need His Words.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:14 am
My husband and daughter are rolling their eyes at me as I type this….Willie Nelson is my all time favorite!
I also love John Mayer, Chris Tomlin and Mercy Me.
Never heard of Ginny Owens, but I will be looking her up for sure after reading the comments.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:14 am
Favorite artist of all time – I hate picking favorites because I like so many things – I’m with you on John Mayer and James Taylor, but I’ll add Bebo Norman, Alison Krauss and Billy Joel. I could listen to them all day long.
Sometimes I do.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Over the Rhine! LOOOOOOOOVE them.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:20 am
My major regret in life is never getting to a Petra concert and hearing John Schlitt in person. I love Petra!
March 30th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Shane and Shane! I love anything acoustic and those boys can sing!
March 30th, 2007 at 6:44 am
As I was reading I was thinking…how can I get a copy of that CD, it sounds awesome. So…my favorite artists are Billy Joel and Third Day.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:50 am
I saw someone else mentioned this, too, and it’s true for me as well. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Indigo Girls…always have, always will. I am a big James Taylor fan as well. Thanks for doing this.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:51 am
i was reading and thinking that the music would not be my style since I tend to like gospel music when it comes to the Christian genre, but I went to their website and listened to the clips and was pleasantly surprised! they have a really nice and contemporary sound.
My favorite artists are Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston (bless her heart).
March 30th, 2007 at 6:52 am
My favourite musician is my husband. He plays the guitar at home only and I can sit and listen to him play all night. He is self taught, but played in chruch when he was younger.
Other than that? country music is my fave. Reba, Garth, Faith, etc
March 30th, 2007 at 7:02 am
Oh, just my kind of contest. I am desperate for some new music but committed to not buying anything while we work to pay off our debt. (Doing FPU these days.)
I have too many favorites to list but the ones currently on my playlist are Newsboys, Casting Crowns and Mercy Me. I used to listen to Point of Grace non-stop and I still like to sneak in a occassional tune from them as well.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:08 am
Oh dear…so sorry but I’m one of those people who has scarcely ever heard of, let alone heard, any of the aforementioned artists. So I would have to say that my choice of favorite recording artists of all time would be a tie between violinist Giuliano Carmignola and the Venice Baroque Orchestra. Does that count? :) And, by the by, I think I should let you know in this brief spurt of delurking that I am utterly and thoroughly addicted to your blog.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:09 am
Favorite artist…10 years ago I would have said Audio Adrenaline…today I will say Chris Tomlin. Interesting how our tastes change! Great contest! Thanks for sharing these with us!
March 30th, 2007 at 7:17 am
Ugh! Only 4? For real?! :-( That’s a tough one, Boomama! Feels like SUCH a permanent commitment to put it in writing and hit send!
Gotta say . . . U2, Alison Krauss, John Mayer & Nichole Nordeman.
(but ask me again tomorrow & it may change!)
March 30th, 2007 at 7:17 am
How fun! I love John Mayer, Cowboy Junkies, and 10,000 Maniacs. You rock for sharing!
March 30th, 2007 at 7:17 am
I don’t think I can pick one favorite. Rich Mullins, Third Day, Chris Tomlin. I also love me some George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Randy Travis when I need some twang.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:20 am
How cool! Thanks for a chance to win what sounds like a wonderful CD. I would have to say that some of my all-time favorites (I don’t think I could pick just one) are Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Sufjan Stevens, Bart Millard, and a little-known indie band called Over the Rhine.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:23 am
Favorite artists in last 7 years: Third Day. Pre-saved: Sting
March 30th, 2007 at 7:35 am
Okay, I just can’t pick one favorite, so…Rich Mullens, Andrew Peterson, Third Day just to narrow it to three.
blessings, Zuda Gay
March 30th, 2007 at 7:39 am
Larnell Harris
Steve Green
Old school, I know
Thanks for your daily cheers, BooMama!
Lori
March 30th, 2007 at 7:43 am
I don’t think I have ever commented here before…I sort of “lurk” but I honestly love your stories and reading about things important to you in life. Thanks for sharing! I have really enjoyed Sara Groves and Steven Curtis Chapman…but there are really so many to choose from!
March 30th, 2007 at 7:43 am
I really like Third Day. They put on a great concert! I really enjoy your blog!
Angie
March 30th, 2007 at 7:45 am
Favorites of all time: Watermark, Delirious, Matt Redman and love me some Amy Grant! :)
March 30th, 2007 at 7:48 am
The CD sounds great! I’ll have to look for it if I’m not a lucky winner.
Rich Mullins, far and away the best songwriter I’ve ever listened to. “Hard to Get” from his last CD got me through some challenging times. And “Sometimes By Step,” and of course “Awesome God.”
Thanks for the contest!
March 30th, 2007 at 7:49 am
First I should confess, I am a(I would like to say recovering but I’m not so sure about that) lurker…there I’ve admitted it…hopefully this is my first baby step in many steps to come to actually leaving a comment or two…I love coming to your blog…I was hoping to link to you but wasn’t sure about etiquette but since you have recently addressed that I guess I’ll just go ahead and do that then! :)
Okay, so my favourite artist is Chris Rice. Thanks so much for writing your blog! I love it!
March 30th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Oh, oh, oh!!!! I want in on this!!! SEE! I’M! VERY! EXCITED!
My very favorite artist of ALL time is James Taylor. No lie. Can’t get any better than that boy!
March 30th, 2007 at 7:51 am
Well, I just had to visit your site after reading about it on mommysmart. Now, I just absolutely have to participate in this giveaway. Favorites of all time, very difficult question but here is my answer:
Group – Bon Jovi, CCR
Christian Group – Casting Crowns or Kutless
Thanks for the opportunity.
chrisclouse.wordpress.com
March 30th, 2007 at 7:51 am
Favorites? That’s too hard. Right now it would be:
Blindside, Nichole Nordeman, Emery, and Josh Groban
Kind of a wierd assortment, I know.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:54 am
I cannot believe all of the responses!!! You must be overwhelmed! My all time favorite artist is Rich Mullins–there is no other like him. His songs are right to the heart.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Favorite Secular Artists:
HEART (gotta appreciate a girl who can play the guitar like that!)
JIMMY BUFFETT (he just makes me wanna sell everything, move to the Bahamas & live in a grass hut on the beach)
Favorite Christian Artists:
DAVID CROWDER BAND (nuff said)
TOBY MAC (my daughter is crazy for his music, once I saw him in concert, I was right there with her!)
March 30th, 2007 at 8:09 am
All time favorite– Michael W Smith, or Smitty as I like to call him ;)
March 30th, 2007 at 8:14 am
Definitely John Mayer, Harry Connick Jr., Barbara Streisand, and Stephen Curtis Chapman. And if not chosen, no worries – I truly enjoy your blog each-and-every-stinkin’-day.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:14 am
In my 30′s I’ve started to love Country Music. Favorites – Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw. My all time favorites – Jimmy Buffet, Nicole Nordeman. My 80s favorite – Rick Springfield!!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Sounds like a great CD! My favorites include James Taylor, Third Day and Casting Crowns!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Wow, so cool!!
My favorites change on a regular basis. Right now, I’d have to say Casting Crowns and/or Nicole Nordeman.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:19 am
My favorites of all time are in a five-way tie: Michael Card, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, Chris Tomlin, and Casting Crowns.
This is so cool!! Can’t wait to see that sweetie of yours pull my name ; )
March 30th, 2007 at 8:20 am
Oh my goodness! 164 comments! Why am I even bothering! I figured I ought to give it a try, though, instead of heading over to amazon.com instantly.
My current favorite Christian artist is Fernando Ortega.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:21 am
I love any worship music, so this CD sounds amazing. I’m going to do the download right now!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:22 am
I really like David Crowder Band, Third Day, Nicole Nordeman and Toby Mac along with just about every other Christian “pop” artist!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:22 am
That’s awesome… I would have to say my all time favorite artist is Elvis Presley!!! Thank you,thank very much for sharing your free goodies.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:42 am
While I absolutely love Christian music, my all-time favorite has to be Harry Connick, Jr. Thanks for your awesome giveaway!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:45 am
I have this CD, so don’t enter me in the contest. I just have to tell you how much I am enjoying it! I am going to the concert too!
….and if you’re going to marry track #3, I am going to marry track #2!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:50 am
I hope my blog is just like yours when mine grows up!
Favorite artist of all time: Carole King.
(John Mayer and James Taylor are high on my favorites too.)
I was just commenting to a friend on Wednesday that I wonder why there aren’t more songs of scripture. Thanks for doing the giveaway!
March 30th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Favorite artist would be a tie between Dave Matthews and Caedman’s Call.
March 30th, 2007 at 9:08 am
I don’t know if I can pick a favorite artist… That’s like trying to pick out your most favorite kiss. They each are different and separate memories to pull you back to a wonderful place and time…
I’ll rattle off a few to give you a taste of my eclectic ear:
Lifehouse; the Police; Jars of Clay; Nora Jones; Rascal Flatts; Diana Krall; The Cars; U2; Mercy Me; Jeremy Camp; Jude Cole; Casting Crowns; Five for Fighting; Faith Hill; Jason Mraz; Michelle Branch; John Mayer and literally the list could continue til Christ comes back.
March 30th, 2007 at 9:09 am
I have several “favorite” Christian artist, but the ones that I have to go out and buy their CDs the moment they come out are: Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman and Casting Crowns.
Thanks for doing this! What a blessing for people to get in on!
March 30th, 2007 at 9:12 am
Thats wild!
Favorite artist is Nichole Nordeman.
March 30th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Count me in! And, my favorite recording artist of all time, the one who SET THE STANDARD for everything we call music today, is the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald.
March 30th, 2007 at 9:24 am
My current favorite (and has been for some time) is Delirious, with U2 being a close second. Really, it is more 1A and 1B.
Even if I don’t win, I think I will be buying this. I am always looking for new worship music.
March 30th, 2007 at 9:27 am
Whoo-hoo! Thanks for including us! My favorite artist(s) is Selah! I still like some of the old Christian favorites like Ray Boltz. dayspringdawning@yahoo.com
March 30th, 2007 at 9:34 am
My total favorite is Harry Connick Jr. *sigh*
Love him.
Or Natalie Cole as a distant second :)
And as for Christian Artists… I love Jars of Clay :)
March 30th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Boomama…you are totally correct in your assessment…Glory Revealed is amazing! Oh, and if you pick me, just throw me out of the drawing and pick someone else…we’ve got the CD…we’re trying to find the BOOK that goes with it!!
March 30th, 2007 at 9:41 am
My favorite would have to be Chris Tomlin.
But there are many, many fav #2′s….
March 30th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Favorite ever – Newsboys. I’ve followed them since their first year of existence. Their music is inspiring to me for a variety of reasons.
March 30th, 2007 at 9:54 am
I don’t have a favorite and there are too many to type!
March 30th, 2007 at 9:57 am
How fun is that!? My faves have to be Third Day and then Watermark. I feel like their passion totally comes out through their music.
March 30th, 2007 at 10:05 am
My favorites are Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood. Plus Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman.
It was awfully nice of you to remember your internet readers when you got your freebies. Thanks for thinking to request the extra CDs – what a joy-filled blessing of a giveaway!
March 30th, 2007 at 10:14 am
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE ENTRIES? Oh My Good Grief, that’s a lot of competition! But I’m always ready to play!
I heart music, so it’s hard for me to pick favs, but I’ll try. I love Ginny Owens (especially “If You Want Me To”), Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Jimmy Buffett, and David Phelps.
Oh, and I can’t watch a Gaither Homecoming info-mercial without bawling my eyes out. Just something about the combiniation of the old greats and new kids and the awesome music, and Vestel waving her hankie, and Jake Hess’ perfect hair – just gets me every time.
Thanks for letting us in on the great new find!
March 30th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Only one????
At the moment it is Chris Tomlin. But it does change.
(Please, please, I want that CD!)
Mary, mom to many and prayerfully planning for more
March 30th, 2007 at 10:20 am
I LOVE ME SOME MUSIC TOO!
March 30th, 2007 at 10:21 am
Oh, I love Jars of Clay
March 30th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Easily, it’s Steven Curtis Chapman… I have so many other favorites, some of them just within the past year or two, but SCC is such a wonderful songwriter and singer, he’s just good stuff. And, his music takes me back to the youth group years. Love him, love him, love him.
March 30th, 2007 at 10:42 am
Favorite recording artist… Martina McBride. I fell in love when she released “In My Daughter’s Eyes” while I was pregnant with Princess. Plus my voice range is close enough to hers that I can have fun singing along.
March 30th, 2007 at 10:43 am
It is a 2-way tie between Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman….
March 30th, 2007 at 10:46 am
My favorite of all time has to be James Taylor…Christian would be Jonathan Pierce and The Martins.
March 30th, 2007 at 10:51 am
Favorite is Third Day – but don’t put my name in the said hat – I already have this CD and listen to it EVERYDAY!!!!! I too heart track 3! You know the Glory Revealed tour will bring them to Birmingham April 22!!! Can’t wait! Got my ticket already and am ready to WORSHIP!!!!!!
March 30th, 2007 at 10:52 am
Ok, I had to stop reading the other posts because I was getting stressed trying to decide. Currently, Third Day and Casting Crowns. But the Eagles and Queen are favorites from “before”. Great contest!
March 30th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Favorite artists right now…
Newsboys, Third Day and Steven Curtis Chapman
Thanks for the link. I am listening to “Restore to Me” right now. It is amazing! :)
March 30th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Well goodness! Since I’m a freebie-schneebie, I’ll have my name tossed into the hat. And, since I love music that spans the big ole spectrum from Michael W Smith to Dave Matthews and Pink Floyd, I’ve decided to pick my favorite right in the middle– Rusted Root. (The old stuff, though. Why did they change their style completely?!) Good luck to all! :)
March 30th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Wow if I had to choose – well there is no one like U2 in our generation and I have always loved Third Day – and please don’t hate me ’cause I know this may be a sensitive issue and it really isn’t and issue for me ’cause I live in the great white North (Canada) but I like the (whisper)Dixie Chicks. Ok I said it – love your blog by the way! Keep up the fantastic writing, it inspires me to keep trying.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Wow! the traffic you’re getting!
Jennifer Knapp
Third Day
Steven Curtis Chapman
Watermark
The Martins
Martina McBride (T with Honey and I are twins! big ditto to her comment)
James Taylor
John Mellencamp
Pat Benatar
Faith Hill
EverLife (from Stinkerbell’s Radio Disney cd!)
and…
Of course there’s
ELVIS!!!
sending subliminal web messages to get my name picked!
March 30th, 2007 at 11:11 am
I love me some Rascal Flatts!!!!!!
March 30th, 2007 at 11:12 am
oh good glory! I’m #200-ish???
My favorite is Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer) and David Crowder (among many many others)
blessings,
karla
March 30th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Over 200 comments? GOOD NIGHT! Please, please put me in the hat. My favorite artist of all time…have to list more than one…Allison Krauss, Sara Groves, John Cougar Mellencamp, Billy Joel and (OH YES!) Barry Manilow.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Mac Powell, and Third Day – hands down. I just love the ‘southern rock” grit in his voice, and the spirit in his songs. His worship tracks lead me straight to the throne. Thanks, Boomama. Win or not, this is a great recommendation, and I so need some more music in my ipod!
~TaunaLen
March 30th, 2007 at 11:19 am
My “favorite” at the moment is Toby Mac. His songs ooze love for the Lord and inspire me to ooze along with him!
I just have to say that I love your site (not that you’ll actually have time to read this with over 200 comments!)… I’ve never commented – just a little lurkieloo.. but I have you set as my home page so I can get a giggle each and every morning!
Thanks for making us laugh in Washington!
Pesky Mom
March 30th, 2007 at 11:21 am
I love music so I can’t pick just one artist or group so here goes: watermark, jars of clay, U2, chris tomlin, sara groves, nichole nordeman and david crowder band. I could probably go on and on, but I won’t….
March 30th, 2007 at 11:21 am
For a week now, I have been going back and forth in my mind on whether to go ahead and buy the CD at Lifeway or order directly from the David Nasser web site. I had decided to order from Mr. Nasser’s website because he has written a devotional book that goes along with the CD! (I didn’t know if you knew that! And Lifeway doesn’t carry the book BUT I haven’t ordered yet.
I have no all time favorite artist. I’m currently listing to the new Toby Mac, Portable Sounds CD. I also like Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Nichole Nordeman, and then the harmony of Phillips, Craig and Dean…
March 30th, 2007 at 11:21 am
I can’t pick a favorite, but some of what I am currently listening to includes DCTalk, TobyMac, Tait, POD, Pillar & Avalon!
March 30th, 2007 at 11:24 am
I’ve never really thought of myself as having a favorite recording artist. But just from a sheer numbers standpoint, I love more songs by Billy Joel than any other artist.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:27 am
i love candi pearson-shelton’s voice. i kinda know her. in a roundabout way. you see, her brother rick pearson, was the music minister at our church before his much too early call home to heaven about a year and a half ago. i met her in the blood lab while i was sobbing my eyes out because my iron was too low to donate plasma to donate to rick. she is an amazing woman with an equally amazing voice. her cd rocks, btw!
the sounds like a wonderful cd!
i’d have to say that i don’t really have an “all time favorite” artist, but i do agree with you…..watermark, john mayer, shane & shane, sinatra, michael buble, tony bennett, and the list goes on and on.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:27 am
I read about Glory Revealed on the Lifeway website and decided to buy it as an Easter gift for everyone in my extended family! In fact, I bought every copy available in this town! Thanks for the review!
March 30th, 2007 at 11:29 am
You’re going to be very busy putting all of these names in a hat! Jack Johnson… not Christian, but fun music.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:29 am
Favorite of all time? How about a 3-way tie between Third Day, Casting Crowns and Mark Schultz.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Having been a youth minister for 5 years, I have listened to alot of different Christian artists. One that stands out to me as being different in style and sound is Paul Wright–although if you like Jack Johnson, Paul’s sound is very similar. In particular (if you want to hear what I like) the title cuts to “Fly Away” and “Sunrise to Sunset” are incredible.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Wow, you are going to have to pull alot of names out of a hat. maybe you’ll need two hats…
Anyway, my favorite recording artist of all time, eh? I have to pick just one? I guess not since you have a four way tie. Ok, well, I’m a big third day fan and casting corwns for christian music. I’d say for secular I’m a big Sheryl Crow fan. and I love the dixie chicks, too.
ok thanks…I hope I win :)
March 30th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I meant crowns…casting crowns. I’ve never heard of casting corwns. I hate typos :)
March 30th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Sounds like a great CD! Ok – so my favorite artist of all time ever is…(laugh all you want – most of my friends do) Liza Minnelli!! Love her! Granted, the woman is flat crazy, but as a performer she is amazing!
March 30th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
I love Rascal Flatts. Me and my 6yr old Daughter enjoy belting them out. I grew up with Steven Curtis Chapman pumping through my veins.
March 30th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
i heart bebo norman. (and john mayer, mac powell and nat king cole.) and i’m DROOLING over these cds. but i’m comment #218. oy vay!
March 30th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
fave artist: Rob Thomas
March 30th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
OH, I hope I win, I hope I win. (I’m channeling the little train who could) I’m an administrative assistant to our pastor of worship and would love to hear these songs. I guess if I don’t win I’ll be forced to go out and buy it.
BTW – favorite all-time artist is…Patsy Cline!
March 30th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Favorite artist of all time? Hmm…Watermark, Mark Schultz, New York Voices, Faith Hill…big ties all around! :) Thanks for doing this – I’ve been eyeing that CD for awhile now and I’m so excited about the chance to win one…we just can’t afford to buy it now. Thanks for your continual laughs and inspiration, BooMama! We internets sure do love you!
March 30th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
My favorite artist of all time is Faith Hill.
I’d love to have a chance at the CD!
:)
Jill
March 30th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
My goodness, I hope your hand doesn’t get cramped up from writing all these names down… but how much fun this will be!
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now, and I just love it!
Thanks for having this contest… crossing my fingers…afterall today is actually my birthday :) ~Julie
March 30th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Favorite all time artist…shall we time warp back to the 80′s when I owned every single Air Supply record and was totally “Lost in Love” with Russell Hitchcock. And of course there is the hottest thang evah in cowboy boots – George Strait. I currently play Casting Crowns having wept over “Praise Him in the Storm” on more than one occasion, as the last six months have been rather stormy. But if I were to list all my favorites, I’d be here typing all day :-)
Wow – with all these names to choose from you’ll have to put them your mop bucket. A hat can’t possibly hold them all.
March 30th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
My favorite Artist is Steven Curtis Chapman.
Good Luck Everyone!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Currently Regina Spektor, but also love the Cardigans. I’ve been drawn into commenting by my love of free stuff!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
That’s easy… My daughter… When she was 3, a friend spontaneously recorded her singing along to some chords on the piano. It is a funny song woven with tidbits of a 3-yr-old’s day, but her sweet voice gets me everytime. This was added as a secret track on my friend’s worship album. She is now 9 and leads worship with a guitar. :)
Outside of family – U2
March 30th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
My favorite artist who sings my heartbeat is Chris Rice! He always tells a story in his songs….maybe it’s just that I’m “Clumsy.” Love your blog! Do you know I almost wrote “bog?” You make me laugh!
Blessings on ya!
Holly
March 30th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
I’ve been lurking for sometime now & enjoy the begeebers out of this blog!
My favorite artist(s): Point of Grace
Jaci Valequez
March 30th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Favorite artists- depends on the mood- U2, Third Day, Billy Joel are some of my tops…..
March 30th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Favorite artist: right now: Licoln Brewster.
March 30th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I have to say Carly Simon is my favorite! Thanks — love your blog, by the way!!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Can I just say … I’m going to their concert (Glory Revealed) in two short weeks, and I can NOT wait. In fact, your awesome review has inspired me to go out and buy their CD!
And FREE STUFF??? YOU GO GIRL!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Oooh, I’m always up for free music, especially if it’s great music! I’d have to say that my favorite recording artist of all time is Jars of Clay. I mean, I love U2 and Sarah McLachlan and John Michael Talbot and PFR and on and on, but I really, really love Jars. Their Flood CD ministered to me during a very difficult time of my life and I have loved them every since!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
I do love your blog – you have a way of making a bright spot in my day! I’m in a 3-way tie of Casting Crowns, Third Day, and Chris Tomlin. Keep up the good work!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
My current favs….Tina Hutchison (www.holdingouthope.org)….TobyMac………Ginny Owens….Barlow Girls…
March 30th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Your American Idol recaps are how I found your blog!! So do I get extra points if I say my new favorite artist is Melinda Doolittle?!? Just kidding :)
By my favorites artists/bands: Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, and, Counting Crows.
March 30th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
My fav is David Crowder. Mercy Me comes in second.
March 30th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Well, darling, I think people send you stuff because you got you some TRAFFIC! Hell-o! Free CD? Sign me up. I think my favorite recording artist is Third Day. I’ll listen to whatever they put out.
March 30th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Jim Morrison, Dixie Chicks, Elvis!
March 30th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
My fave right now is Nicole C. Mullen but I have all time faves like James Taylor, Casting Crowns, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton is my Absolute Favorite!!!!
Thanks for thinking of your Internets!!!!
March 30th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
It would have to be Third Day. My moma taught one of them in children’s choir when we were little at our church. Who can remember which one it was….I can never remember. But their music totally puts me in a worshipful mood.
I just wanted to say I love your blog it brings a smile to my day.
March 30th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Oh my word…there are so many comments to this post that I’m sure I’ll never win…but you never know! :)
It’s a tough call to say who my favorite recording artist is, so I’ll give a few since they are from such different genres:
Harry Connick, Jr.
Tim McGraw
Nicole Nordeman
The CD you have sounds like a great one! Seems like it would help in memorizing Scripture as well. Thanks for the recommendation!
March 30th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
So many favorites…Amy Grant/Michael W. Smith/Barry Manilow.
Our song is “My Romance” by James Taylor!
Edziadul@aol.com
March 30th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
That got the people out of the closet didn’t it? My favorite would be Indelible Grace which is one artist but a man w/ a group of coming up artists. He takes old hymns which, how should I say this, have difficult tunes and reworks the music into glorious songs.
March 30th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
you are going to have a lot of tiny pieces of paper to cut and put in a hat.
i’m going with sting. but i would love to branch out. i know nothing about music.
melissa
March 30th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
You are going to need Ernst and YOung to do the drawing, girlfriend…..WoW!!! I’d say just pick 12 numbers out of a hat, girl….make it easy on y’self!
March 30th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
My favorite artist of all time is Caedmons Call (before Derek Webb left).
March 30th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
It’s a toss up between Chris Tomlin and David Crowder Band. Of course, I also love me some Third Day
March 30th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
I love Sara Groves and Watermark!!! I also love to listen to anything Eric Clapton makes his guitar sing.
March 30th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
David Crowder, hands down! Please oh please pick me. I love music!
March 30th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Brandi Carlile
March 30th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Wow! I love Phil Collins, and also Maroon 5. I’d love to hear this beautiful scriptural music!
March 30th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Wow! Lots of comments!
Vanilla Ice
:)
Jamie
March 30th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Sounds like a great CD! My favs are Chris Rice, Selah, Jars of Clay, U2, Michael Card, John Michael Talbot…that’s just a few. I like quite a lot of different music. Thanks for the offer!
March 30th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Found your site through Lynne at “And babies make six” – I’m the illustrious Saint Frances. My favorite recording artist of all time is Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. Also love old southern country like Oak Ridge Boys and Statler Brothers. Thanks for sharing the wealth : )
March 30th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
U2. Definitely. I loves me lots of other people, but Bono and his cronies are my all-time favorite.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
All time favorite???
SEAL.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
It’s so difficult to choose just one, but I guess my all time fav would be The Eagles.
Enjoy your blog!
March 30th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Pick meeeeee oh puhleeeeeese boo mama!!
My favorite artist of all times is probably Michael W Smith, because he is timeless. My “new” favorite artist of all times is probably Chris Tomlin.
And my favorite song EVAH is Landslide by Stevie Nicks. I just want to flick a bic everytime I hear that song and wave it in the air.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Well, secular would be Rascal Flatts but I think my all time favorite Christian artists would be a toss up between Michael W. Smith and Sandi Patti.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
The odds aren’t great, but I’ll throw my hat in the ring anyway.
MY favorite recording artist of all time is also a tie between:
1) Alison Krauss
2) Elvis Costello
3) Niamh Parsons
4) Bryn Terfel
March 30th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Good grief. I’m commenter #264? You’re gonna break the internet, BooMama.
Bruce Springsteen. Hands down, Mr. Springsteen.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
BooMama, so many favorites.
Neil Diamond for sure (I know that makes me really old!!)
MercyMe, Nichole Nordeman, Watermark, all the artists on Gaither concerts (I know, old again), Fernando Ortega, Wayborn Dean, Sara Groves. Do I win anything for naming the most favorites?
Thanks!
March 30th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
I love me a contest! Yippy skippy!
My favorite right now is trisha yearwood, but I change VERY often. : )
March 30th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Amy Grant is my favorite!
Wonderful give away!
March 30th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
It always amazes me how the gift of music inspires so many people! Music truly is one of God’s greatest blessings to us.
As for favorite artists? Like many, too many to name but I do love Stellar Kart, Newsboys, Switchfoot and Down Here.
What fun!
March 30th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
I love a contest! LOL
My all time favorite artists: Steven Curtis Chapman, The Carpenters ,Casting Crowns, Ella Fitzgerald, Patsy Cline and Point of Grace.
I just couldn’t bring myself to narrow it down to one. I LOVE music and have sooo many favorites.
Thanks for the contest, BooMama!
God Bless~
Karen
March 30th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
My favorites of all time are Michael W. Smith and Point of Grace.
Great contest!
March 30th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
HA! 269 comments before mine! WOW do you have a lot of lurkers coming out of the closet!
Okay I am really stumped by the favorite recording artist … I’m going to sound like an idiot … but … and this is going to date me terribly, … as well as brand me an 80′s doofus …
but I have to say Adam Ant.
Oh, and Jars of Clay, I’m not embarrassed to say them.
Don’t tell Adam Ant that I’m embarrassed to admit about him, though. :-)
March 30th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Love your blog!!!!
One of my faves right now is Chris Tomlin.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
de-lurking for some freebies!
Favorite artists? Love Jeremy Camp and Crowded House – how’s that for diversity :-)
March 30th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Wow, what a wonderful give away! I love Scripture set to music. Matt Redman would probably be my favorite who does that. Also love Audra Macdonald, David Foster, and Switchfoot.
March 30th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
I love Nicole Nordeman!!
Almost didn’t comment when I saw the 273 people before me, but ya never know….
March 30th, 2007 at 7:07 pm
I love love love The David Crowder Band.
March 30th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Favorite recording artists of all time:
Rich Mullins
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
Josh Groban
Lost & Found
OK, I’ll stop there.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Wow- you sure do have a lot of people who read this blog!!!
My favorite artist is probably Steven Curtis Chapman.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
My favorite artist ever is probably Twila Paris. I just came back after following the Glory Revealed link and if I’m not a winner I’ll still be getting a copy. Thanks for the recommendation.
March 30th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
My best friend Rachel Wagner. She’s a home bred writer, pianist, pure hearted woman with 4 kids who has songs flowing out of her that touch people right to the core.
Rachelwagner.com
March 30th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
I’ve been hearing songs from this cd on KLOVE. I’ve even got the title written on a post it note on my fridge so I can buy it with my “allowance.” = ) My all-time favorite singer that I could listen to over and over and over and over is Steven Curtis Chapman.