Legacy (1977 - 1988) is a compilation album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials. Released in 1996 on Word Records, it is a 2-CD set collection of the group's best known songs and album tracks when they were on Word Records between those years with liner notes provided by the group's founder and bass singer Armond Morales giving information and behind the scenes on the songs they've sung. Featuring more than 10 years and 34 songs they recorded on the Word labels DaySpring and Myrrh. NOTE: the track "New Creation," originally taken from their live release Imperials Live on the CD version, was replaced by the studio recording of the same song, taken from their 2006 release The Lost Album for the digital version. Track listing Disc 1 1. Stand by the Power (Paul Smith, John Rocasco) (from Stand By the Power) -3:32 2. Sail On (Chris Christian) (from Sail On) -2:51 3. Finish What You Started (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, Michael Omartian) (from Priority) -4:07 4. Better Than I Know Myself (Dave Cooke, Judy MacKenzie) (from Free the Fire) -4:08 5. Bread on the Water (Bill Grine, Janny Grine) (from Sail On) -3:13 6. You're the Only Jesus (by David Will) (Gordon Jensen) (from Side by Side) -4:09 7. I'm Forgiven (Michael Omartian, Bruce Hibbard, Hadley Hockensmith) (from One More Song for You) -3:56 8. He Touched Me (Bill Gaither) (from Imperials Live) -3:53 9. Because He Lives (Bill and Gloria Gaither) (from The Imperials Sing the Classics) -4:31 10. Here On the Rock (by Paul Smith) (Paul Smith, Keith Thomas) (from Side by Side)-4:22 11. All My Life (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from One More Song for You) -3:24 12. Let Jesus Do It (Steven Ferguson) (from Heed the Call) -3:28 13. In the Promised Land (Chris Eaton) (from Let the Wind Blow) -4:15 14. Living Without Your Love (Tom Hemby) (from One More Song for You) -3:27 15. Pieces (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority) -4:07 16. The Old Gospel Ship (Traditional; arranged by Armond Morales) (from Imperials Live) -3:22 17. Any Good Time At All (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority)-4:05 18. Lord of the Harvest (Paul Smith, James Newton Howard) (from Stand By the Power) -4:36 Disc 2 1. The Trumpet of Jesus (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority) -3:47 2. Heed the Call (Chris Christian, Paul Smith) (from Heed the Call) -3:03 3. Because of Who You Are (Billy Smiley, Bob Farrell) (from Stand By the Power) -3:33 4. New Creation (Russ Taff) (from the 2006 release The Lost Album) -5:51 5. Devoted to You (Ron Hemby, Stephen Bashaw) (from This Year's Model) -3:45 6. One More Song for You (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from One More Song for You) -4:38 7. Oh Buddha (Mark Farrow) (from Heed the Call) -3:29 8. They See God There (by Armond Morales) (Dan Keen, Jim Weber) (from Side by Side) -2:44 9. Praise the Lord (Brown Bannister, Mike Hudson) (from Heed the Call) -3:33 10. Free the Fire in Me (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Free the Fire) -5:13 11. Higher Power (Denny Correll) (from One More Song for You) -4:20 12. Rest in Your Arms (Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby) (from Free the Fire) -4:14 13. Eagle Song (Russ Taff, Tori Taff) (from One More Song for You) -3:13 14. Let the Wind Blow (David Martin) (from Let the Wind Blow) -5:03 15. Power of God (Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby) (from This Year's Model) -4:09 16. Not to Us, Oh Lord (Paul Smith, Michael W. Smith) (from Let the Wind Blow) -4:18 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals (all tracks, except tracks 6 and 10 on Disc 1) David Will -baritone, vocals (all tracks, except track 10 on Disc 1 and track 8 on Disc 2) Russ Taff -vocals (Disc 1: tracks 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 -17; Disc 2: tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 13) Jim Murray -tenor, vocals (Disc 1: tracks 1 -3, 5, 7 -18; Disc 2: tracks 1 -4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 16) Paul Smith -vocals (Disc 1: tracks 1, 9, 10, 13 and 18; Disc 2: tracks 3, 14 and 16) Ron Hemby -vocals (Disc 1: track 4; Disc 2: tracks 5, 10, 12 and 15) Jimmie Lee Sloas -vocals (Disc 1: track 4; Disc 2: tracks 5, 10, 12 and 15) Production credits Chris Christian -producer (Disc 1: tracks 2, 5, 8, 12 and 16; Disc 2: tracks 2, 4, 7 and 9) Brown Bannister -producer (Disc 1: track 13; Disc 2: tracks 5, 14 -16) Bill Schnee -producer (Disc 1: tracks 1, 4 and 18; Disc 2: tracks 3, 10 and 12) Michael Omartian -producer (Disc 1: tracks 3, 7, 11, 14, 15 and 17; Disc 2: tracks 1, 6, 11 and 13) Armond Morales and Buddy Huey -producers (Disc 1: tracks 8 and 16) Keith Thomas -producer (Disc 1: tracks 6 and 10) Neal Joseph -producer (Disc 1: tracks 6 and 9; Disc 2: track 8) Gary S. Paxton -producer (Disc 2: track 4) Previous release: 'Til He Comes (1995) Next release: It's Still the Cross (1997)

Richard Wayne Mullins (October 21, 1955 – September 19, 1997) was an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter best known for his worship songs "Awesome God" and "Sometimes By Step." Three of his albums were listed in CCM Magazine's 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music and "Awesome God " was listed at number one on the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. His songs have been recorded by numerous Christian artists and groups like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, Third Day, Caedmon's Call, Carolyn Arends, Jars of Clay and Hillsong United. At the time of his death in 1997, Mullins was the most beloved troubadour in CCM and probably came as close to anyone else in the field to being regarded as a "saint." Mullins was famous for his gentle demeanor, his simple lifestyle, his love for children and his overwhelming compassion for the poor. Many of his songs like "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" and "Awesome God" have already become staples in modern hymnody. Mullins had a distinctive talent both as a performer and a songwriter. His compositions showed distinction in two ways: unusual and sometimes striking instrumentation and complex lyrics that usually employed elaborate metaphors. Mullins did most of his composing and performing on piano and acoustic guitar, but he also had a prodigious talent for obscure instruments. He displayed arguably virtuoso skills on the hammered and lap dulcimers and the Irish tin whistle. More information on Rich Mullins at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Mullins Discography Behold the Man (1981) (with Zion) Rich Mullins (1986) Pictures in the Sky (1987) Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth (1988) Never Picture Perfect (1990) The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One (1991) The World As Best As Remember It, Volume Two (1992) A Litugy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band (1993) Brother's Keeper (1995) Songs (1996) (compilation album) The Jesus Record (1998) (posthumous release) Songs 2 (1999) (compilation album) Here in America (2003) (CD/DVD live concert and demos) Deep Valley (2003) (unreleased live album)

Kimberly Boyce (born on March 14, 1961 in Winter Haven, Florida) is an American Christian music singer and songwriter. She grew up in Florida and sang together with her younger sister, Tina, and her mother, Gail. After graduating as salutatorian of her high school class, Kim pursued a broadcasting degree at the University of South Florida. During college, her inner beauty and talent, accompanied by her outer beauty and grace, led to her becoming Miss Florida and placement in the Top Ten Semi-Finalists at the 1984 Miss America Pageant. In 1985, Boyce turned down a network news position and moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of a career in CCM. During the 10 years of her recording career, Boyce has achieved much success: seven Contemporary Christian albums, with several Top 10 songs, Dove Award nominations and she has authored five books. Her early career was spent pioneering the genre of Christian dance/pop music. After much commercial and critical acclaim, Kim began in 1994 to change musical styles to an adult contemporary sound with her final two albums; By Faith and As I Am. Boyce resided in Branson, Missouri, with her husband, Gary Koreiba and their two sons, Gary II and Alexander. They were both performers at Branson's Pierce Arrow Theater for many years. In 2020, Boyce began her real estate career in Branson and then moved back to Florida where she is currently a realtor in the Central Florida area. More information on Kim Boyce at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Boyce Discography Kim Boyce (1986) Time and Again (1988) Love Is You to Me (1989) This I Know (1990) Facts of Love (1992) By Faith (1994) As I Am (1997) The Definitive Collection (2007) (Word Records compilation)

Go West Young Man is the sixth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on October 1, 1990 by Reunion Records. This record was his first attempt at mainstream success, as it scored a Top 10 hit with the second single "Place in This World" climbing to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1991. Smith co-wrote the song with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Amy Grant, whose own mainstream success came earlier in 1991 with her number one Billboard Hot 100 hit "Baby Baby." The fourth single "For You" was also released as a mainstream single. "Place in This World" won a Dove Award for Song of the Year given to Smith, Grant and Kirkpatrick in 1992 at the 23 GMA Dove Awards and in 2006 was listed at number 22 by CCM Magazine in their book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. Go West Young Man topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums and made his first appearance on the Billboard 200 Albums chart climbing to number 74 by 1991, by way of Geffen Records. The album won the Dove Award for Pop/ Contemporary Album of the Year at the 22nd GMA Dove Awards and was the first recipient of the American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary New Artist and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. The album was Gold certified in 1991 and Platinum certified in 2004. The praise and worship track "Agnus Dei" was first recorded by Smith on this album and later covered by the Christian rock band Third Day in 1998 on the Smith-produced various artists worship album Exodus. Third Day's version was listed at number 16 in CCM Magazine's 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. Track listing All songs written by Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick, except where noted. 1. Go West Young Man -4:01 2. Love Crusade -4:23 3. Place in This World (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:01 4. For You (Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Will Owsley) -4:10 5. How Long Will Be Too Long (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:37 6. Seed to Sow -6:14 7. Cross My Heart -4:37 8. Emily -4:17 9. Agnus Dei (MIchael W. Smith) -5:09 10. 1990 (instrumental) (Michael W. Smith) -1:42 RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1991. Platinum certified in 2004. Accolades American Music Award -Favorite Adult Contemporary New Artist Dove Award - 1991 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Go West Young Man) 1992 Song of the Year ("Place in This World" with Amy Grant and and Wayne Kirkpatrick) Radio singles 1990 "Go West Young Man" -#1 Christian CHR for 6 weeks, -#2 Christian AC 1991 "Place in This World" -#6 Billboard Hot 100, -#5 Billboard AC, -#1 Christian CHR for 4 weeks, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1991 "How Long Will Be Too Long" -#2 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1991 "For You" -#60 Billboard Hot 100, -#20 Billboard AC, -#1 Christian CHR for 6 weeks, -#2 Christian AC 1992 "Seed to Sow" -#2 Christian CHR, -#4 Christian AC 1992 "Love Crusade" -#4 Christian CHR 1992 "Cross My Heart" -#3 Christian AC Previous release: Christmas (1989) Next release: Change Your World (1992) Watch the music video of "Place in This World" here:

The Live Set is a 1987 live album by Christian singer - songwriter Michael W. Smith, released by Reunion Records. This live album features songs from 1983's Michael W. Smith Project and 1986's The Big Picture plus three new songs: "Nothin' But the Blood" is a modern reworking of Robert Lowry's classic hymn "Nothing But the Blood," "I Know" is a song recorded from his Michael W. Smith - In Concert video in 1985 and was originally released as a non-album radio single in 1986 and makes its first appearance on this album and "Emily" would later receive a studio release on Smith's 1990 album Go West Young Man. The live album was recorded during The Big Picture Tour at The Civic Theatre in Des Moines, Iowa and the track "I Know" at The Civic Center Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The band included Wayne Kirkpatrick, Chris Rodriguez, David Huff, Mark Heimmermann and Christopher Harris. A video version of the concert called The Big Picture Tour was also available commercially with additional songs not on The Live Set album. It won a Dove Award for Long Form Video of the Year in 1988. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. The Live Set is the only live release from Smith's music catalog that is not available on streaming platforms. A YouTube link to listen to the live album is posted below this article. Track listing on CD All songs written by Michael W. Smith and Wayne Kirkpatrick, except where noted. 1. Nothin' But the Blood (Robert Lowry; arranged by Michael W. Smith and Christopher Harris) -3:42 2. Lamu (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -8:26 3. You're Alright (Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Chris Rodriguez) -4:55 4. Could He Be the Messiah (Michael W. Smith, Deborah D. Smith) -5:17 5. Rocketown -6:18 6. Emily -3:51 7. I Know -4:29 8. Friends (Michael W. Smith, Deborah D. Smith) -4:05 9. Old Enough to Know -6:01 10. Pursuit of the Dream -6:02 11. Be Strong and Courageous (Michael W. Smith, Deborah D. Smith) -4:21 12. You Need a Savior (Michael W. Smith, Deborah D. Smith) -6:25 Accolades Dove Award -Long Form Music Video of the Year (The Big Picture Tour) Radio singles 1986 "I Know" -#1 Christian CHR for 8 weeks, -#5 Christian AC 1987 "Emily" -#1 Christian CHR for 2 weeks, #8 Christian AC 1987 -1988 "Nothin' But the Blood" -#5 Christian CHR, -#28 Christian AC 1988 "Friends" -#13 Christian CHR, -#34 Christian AC Previous release: The Big Picture (1986) Next release: i 2 (EYE) (1988) Listen to the full-length live album The Live Set here: Watch the concert video The Big Picture Tour here:

Lead Me On is the eighth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Amy Grant, released on June 28, 1988 by Myrrh/Word Records and A&M Records. Lead Me On was a departure from its predecessor, the 1985 high-energy pop album Unguarded. The album was not as mainstream compatible. Although the album did really well in the Christian retail market (climbing to number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart), Lead Me On climbed to number 71 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. It was the first Christian album to be shipped Gold to retail in both Christian and mainstream markets. Lead Me On was named the number one album by CCM Magazine in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music and the title song was ranked at number 60 in 2006's 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. Grant won both Grammy and Dove Awards for her album, in addition to winning Artist of the Year. The CD version of Lead Me On contains two bonus tracks: "Wait for the Healing" and "If You Have to Go Away." A live concert album Lead Me On Live 1989 featuring performances from the Lead Me On Tour was released in October 2023 with some tracks featuring video footage was released on social media such as YouTube and Facebook. Track listing on the CD version 1. 1974 (We Were Young) (Amy Grant, Gary Chapman, Jerry McPherson) -4:22 2. Lead Me On (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:35 3. Shadows (Amy Grant, Karen & Don Peris) -5:24 4. Saved by Love (Amy Grant, Justin Peters, Chris Smith) -4:38 5. Faithless Heart (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith) -5:10 6. What About the Love (Rhonda Fleming, Janis Ian) -5:23 7. If These Walls Could Speak (Jimmy Webb) -5:42 8. All Right (Amy Grant, Dann Huff, Phil Naish) -4:23 9. Wait for the Healing (Amy Grant, Gary Chapman, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jerry McPherson) -5:36 10. Sure Enough (Mike Brignardello, Shane Keister, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:00 11. If You Have to Go Away (Amy Grant, Jerry McPherson) -4:01 12. Say Once More (Amy Grant, Gardner Cole) -4:54 Note: the track "Say Once More" is a different recording than the song also titled "Say Once More" that is on Grant's 1980 album Never Alone. In 2007, Grant celebrated her 30th year in music. She left Word Records, her distributor since she was 16 years old, and signed with Sparrow/EMI Records and has re-released her studio albums as remastered versions. A year later Grant, re-released Lead Me On, in honor of its 20th anniversary. The two-disc release includes the original album and a second disc with new acoustic recordings, live performances from 1989, and interviews. Grant recreated the Lead Me On tour in the fall of 2008. Most of the original tour's band reunited for the anniversary tour. Track listing on the 20th Anniversary bonus disc 1. Lead Me On -4:40 2. Introduction to "Faithless Heart" (Amy and Michael W. Smith) -0:33 3. Faithless Heart (acoustic) -3:51 4. Say Once More (acoustic) -3:49 5. Wait for the Healing (live) -6:01 6. Shadows (live) -5:26 7. All Right (live) -5:22 8. Piano intro (Michael W. Smith) -1:51 9. Lead Me On (live) -6:27 10. Quite a Change (interview) -1:41 11. The Great Balancing Act (interview) -1:46 12. Seasons (interview) -1:19 13. Wait for the Healing (interview) -1:01 14. Looking Back (interview) -0:44 RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1988. Accolades Grammy Award - Best Gospel Performance, Female (Lead Me On) Dove Award -Artist of the Year Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Lead Me On) Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Lead Me On") Radio singles 1988 "Saved by Love" -#32 Billboard AC, -#1 Christian CHR for 8 weeks, -#1 Christian AC for 8 weeks 1988 "Lead Me On" -#96 Billboard Hot 100, -#1 Christian CHR for 6 weeks, -#5 Christian AC 1989 "1974 (We Were Young)" -#34 Billboard AC, -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1989 "What About the Love" -#1 Christian CHR for 4 weeks, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1989 "Say Once More" -#2 Christian CHR, -#8 Christian AC 1990 "Faithless Heart" -#16 Christian CHR, -#12 Christian AC Previous release: The Collection (1986) (compilation album) Next release: Heart in Motion (1991) Watch the music video of "Lead Me On" here:

What is "notability" on Wikipedia? According to Wikipedia, notability in music has to be an artist or group that is notable in a particular genre and deserves to be written in article form. (In other words, what are they famous for?) Artists and groups have to have acclaimed albums, win awards like the Grammys and chart on Billboard and Wikipedia has to have resources like where they got the information from. It has to come from secondary resources such as newspapers and magazines. But, in Christian music, information like that is limited and scarce. If I do an article in Wikipedia about an album, let's say for example, Sandi Patty's first professional recording album Sandi's Song from 1979. I did an article about this album, but unfortunately, Wikipedia would not accept the article because it was considered "not notable." Articles that are not notable will be deleted. In order for the article to be notable, Sandi's Song has to chart on the Billboard charts and win some awards. I'm afraid the people at Wikipedia do not understand how artists like Sandi Patty got their start in Christian music. Here at CCM Encyclopedia, there is no notability in the articles and especially in discographies. The articles I write will be from resources taken from Wikipedia. There will be no secondary resources either. The articles I write will be acceptable from me and to me. I don't need Wikipedia to look for those things they mentioned. Too many restrictions. Now I can write articles with ease and just take my time. I hope you enjoy reading about the Christian artists I will post and write about...but without the Wikipedia rules.