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Reign On Me is the second studio album by Christian singer Michele Pillar . It was released by Sparrow Records around August 1983 and was produced by J.L. Wallace and recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Reign On Me was continuing the success of Pillar's self-titled debut release with soul and pop arrangements and produced two Top 10 hits: the title song and "He Rolled Away the Stone." Other song highlights include the album opener "Shout It From the Rooftops," "Look Up," "When Love Draws Near" and the closing track "Song of Praise." Producer Wallace brought in his Bama songwriting partner Terry Skinner, as well as musician Lonnie Ledford to co-write four songs and Pillar co-wrote songs with Lenny LeBlanc, Cindy Richardson and Cathy McGraw . Pillar made her second appearance on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart as Reign On Me climbed to number 9. She previously charted with Erick Nelson on The Misfit album back in 1980. This is her first solo charted album. In 1984, Pillar earned first-time Grammy and Dove nominations: Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Female for Reign On Me . Dove nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Track listing 1. Shout It From the Rooftops ( Ava Aldridge, Lenny LeBlanc) -3:34 2. He Rolled Away the Stone (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford, Terry Skinner) -4:33 3. Reign On Me (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford, Terry Skinner) -3:21 4. Look Up (Michele Pillar, Lenny LeBlanc) -3:08 5. There He Was (Cindy Richardson) -5:02 6. My Heart Is a Stone (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford, Terry Skinner) -4:19 7. Don't Wait Too Late (Michele Pillar, Cindy Richardson) -3:41 8. When Love Draws Near (Michele Pillar, Cathy McGraw) -4:08 9. One Move of Your Spirit (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford, Terry Skinner) -4:15 10. Song of Praise (Michele Pillar, Lenny LeBlanc) -2:46 Radio singles 1983 -1984 "Reign On Me" -#9 Christian AC/CHR 1984 "He Rolled Away the Stone" -#4 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Michele Pillar  (1982) Next release: Look Who Loves You Now  (1984)

Michele Pillar is the debut studio album by Christian singer Michele Pillar . It was released by Sparrow Records on June 29, 1982. The album was produced by musicians and songwriters J.L. Wallace and Lonnie Ledford. Wallace was one third of the studio pop group known as Bama, who were songwriters along with Ken Bell and Terry Skinner, who wrote The Carpenter's final number one AC hit "Touch Me When We're Dancing" in 1981. Ledford was a session bass player and was a member of Crystal Drive in the early 1970s. The album was recorded at East Avalon Recorders in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. After her collaboration album, The Misfit , with Erick Nelson was released, Pillar, at the time, was singing with The Maranatha Singers. She sang backing vocals on Phil Keaggy 's 1981 album Town to Town , including her vocal duet with Keaggy on "What a Wonder You Are," which brought her to the attention Christian music label executive Billy Ray Hearn and a recording contract with Sparrow. Her self-titled debut release showcased her silky alto vocals, reminiscent of Karen Carpenter on some of the tracks. Her debut single "Walk Across Heaven" (written by Wallace and Ledford) was her first Top 10 Christian radio hit, peaking at number 4. Her second single "More Than Just a Man" was another hit climbing to number 11. The song "You" was written by Keaggy. Pillar even got involved in songwriting co-writing four songs and wrote solo on "The Things I Hope For You." Michele Pillar helped establish Pillar as a significant voice in contemporary Christian music in the early 1980s and features a blend of gospel, jazz and soul-influenced styles. Track listing 1. Walk Across Heaven (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford) -4:10 2. You Were There All Along (Ava Aldridge, Lenny LeBlanc) -3:43 3. More Than Just a Man (Michele Pillar, Cathy McGraw) -3:33 4. You've Known Me All My Life (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford) -3:18 5. Free From the Night (Michele Pillar, Lenny LeBlanc) -3:25 6. Rock of Love (Michele Pillar, Lenny LeBlanc) -3:19 7. The Things I Hope For You (Michele Pillar) -3:19 8. In Nazareth There's a Carpenter (J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford) -4:20 9. You (Phil Keaggy) -2:41 10. I Can Do It All By Myself (Michele Pillar, J.L. Wallace, Lonnie Ledford) -4:25 Radio singles 1982 "Walk Across Heaven" -#4 Christian AC/CHR 1982 "More Than Just a Man" -#11 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: The Misfit  (1979) (with Erick Nelson)   Next release: Reign On Me (1983)

The Misfit is a collaboration album by Erick Nelson and Michele Pillar . Released around October 1979 by Maranatha! Music's A&S label, The Misfit is a concept album where a common thread of concept of being an “outsider” or outcast weaves its way throughout each and every song. The different topics range from faith, love, loss, doubt and more, but all with a singular focus as coming from the outside looking in. Guests and musicians on the album include Kelly Willard, Hadley Hockensmith, Denny Correll, John Wickham (Phil Wickham's father), Keith Edwards and Alex MacDougall among others. The album was produced by Nelson and Jonathan David Brown. Nelson at this point had a very good and lengthy Jesus Music career going as both a solo artist and as members of popular bands like Good News. Pillar was an up and coming and much talked about new female vocalist on the precipice of a wonderful career in the 1980’s.  Her sweet and smooth Karen Carpenter (ballads) or Kiki Dee (pop) like voice matched Nelson’s more soulful and, at times, rocky voice perfectly and the blend just worked. It shocked many at the time that this would be their only album together. Both Nelson and Pillar were associated with Maranatha! Music, particularly as members of The Maranatha Singers at the time. The title song sets the tone for the entire project as we are introduced to "the misfit." Here the main character admits his distrust of those in his life, especially those who claim the name of Christ. Friends have deserted him and he's looking for hope somewhere, somehow. The pop piano hook is juxtaposed against a dark and longing lyric. Song highlights include "Carry Me Along," "Stand," "Take Me to the Light" and a cover of the Boudleaux Bryant composition "Love Hurts." Also included is the Randy Stonehill cover "First Prayer." The closing track "Martyr Song" was written about those that have gone before us to secure and build the Church. The freedom "the misfit" was longing for and searching out is found in Christ and helps one overcome all obstacles and challenges. The Misfit debuted in April 1980 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart peaking at number 29. It was reissued on CD by Spare Room Productions in 2002. The album is not available on digital platforms. However, four selected tracks are available on digital platforms on Nelson's 1980 compilation release Picking Up the Pieces . A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Erick Nelson, except where noted. 1. The Misfit -3:34 2. Carry Me Along -3:30 3. Stand -3:58 4. Sail On (Don Stalker, Steve Berg) -2:37 5. Can't Find My Way Home -3:19 6. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (Jimmy Webb) -2:00 7. He's Asleep (Tommy Wolf) -3:17 8. Hurting People (Kelly Willard) -3:42 9. Take Me to the Light -4:01 10. First Prayer (Randy Stonehill) -3:08 11. Love Hurts ( Boudleaux Bryant) -2:52 12. He Gave Me Love -2:51 13. Martyr Song -3:39 Erick Nelson: Previous release: Flow River Flow (1976) Next release: Picking Up the Pieces (1980) (compilation album) Michele Pillar: Next release: Michele Pillar (1982) Listen to the album The Misfit by Erick Nelson and Michele Pillar here:

25 Songs of Christmas, Volume II  is a compilation Christmas double album released in 1985 on Sparrow Record's Birdwing label. A sequel to the 1982 compilation album 25 Songs of Christmas , this collection once more contains some previously released songs and some new recordings by participating artists like Sheila Walsh , Steve Green , Michael Card , Michele Pillar , John Michael Talbot and many others. 25 Songs of Christmas, Volume II was issued in 1989 on CD. On the CD version, the tracks "O Thou That Tellest" by The London Philharmonic Choir and "Hallelujah Jesus Is Born" by Scott Wesley Brown were omitted due to time constraints. The two tracks are now restored in a new YouTube playlist in its sequence order posted below. Track listing 1. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Michele Pillar) (Edmond Sears, Richard Storrs Willis/Charles Wesley, George Whitefield) -3:03 2. Joseph's Song (Michael Card) (Michael Card) -4:20 3. He Shall Be Born (Wendy and Mary) (Wendy Talbot) -3:19 4. Carol of the Bells (O.D. Hall) (traditional; arranged by O.D. Hall) -1:30 5. O Thou That Tellest (The London Philharmonic Choir) (Georg Friedrich Händel) -6:21 6. Magnificat: Prelude of Faith/Holy Is His Name (John Michael Talbot) (John Michael Talbot) -5:02 7. O Come All Ye Faithful (Debby Boone) (Rich Mullins) -4:07 8. He Became a Man (Steve Fry) (Steve Fry) -4:40 9. What Child Is This/O Come Let Us Adore Him (Michele Pillar) (William Chatterton Dix/John Francis Wade) -3:33 10. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Phil Perkins) (traditional; arranged by Phil Perkins) -3:25 11. Bethlehem (Sandie Hall Brooks) (O.D. Hall) -3:55 12. Season to Rejoice (Sheila Walsh) (Chris Eaton) -4:52 13. Hallelujah Jesus is Born (Scott Wesley Brown) (Anna-Mari Kaskinen, Pekka Simojoki) -5:06 14. Glory to God in the Highest (Wendy and Mary) (Mary Rice Hopkins) -2:16 15. Once in Royal David's City (O.D. Hall) (Henry J. Gaunlett) -3:11 16. Angels from the Realms of Glory (Phil Perkins) (traditional; arranged by Phil Perkins) -3:11 17. The Birthday of a King (Stephen Amerson) (William H. Neidlinger) -3:12 18. O Holy Night (Steve Green) (Adolphe Adam, John Sullivan Dwight) -4:46 19. Do You Hear What I Hear? (Connie Scott) (Noël Regney, Gloria Shayne) -4:25 20. Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light (O.D. Hall) (Johann Sebastian Bach) -1:32 21. Angels We Have Heard On High (Michele Pillar) (Edward S. Barnes) -3:19 22. Forever Will I Sing (Psalm 89) (John Michael Talbot) (John Michael Talbot) -2:25 23. Come Unto Him (The London Philharmonic Choir) (Georg Friedrich Händel) -6:03 Listen to the complete version of 25 Songs of Christmas, Volume II here:

"Do Something Now" is a charity single originally recorded by the Christian music collective The CAUSE (Christian Artists United to Save the Earth), released in the summer of 1985 on Sparrow Records in association with Compassion International. Organized by CCM singer - songwriter Steve Camp (who also produced the track) , the event brought more than 90 artists together in April 1985. The proceeds from subsequent sales of the single and airplay went to Compassion International, an American child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado , that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally who live in poverty. An 11 minute short film was released as well as it documents the making of the recording along with artists interview footage and the song. The effort was inspired by the recent charity singles of the time, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band-Aid, organized by Bob Geldof and "We Are the World" by USA for Africa, organized by Quincy Jones. The projects sent relief to Ethopian famine victims. The CAUSE received the President's Merit Award. The song was written by Camp and musician Phil Maderia and in 1986 it was nominated for a Dove Award for Song of the Year. The following artists participating taking turns singing their solos are: Amy Grant Larry Norman Kathy Troccoli Russ Taff Evie Phil Keaggy Scott Wesley Brown Michele Pillar Steve Camp Sandi Patty Dana Key (of DeGarmo & Key ) Mylon LeFevre Jessy Dixon Steve Taylor 2nd Chapter of Acts (featuring Matthew Ward) Sheila Walsh The single has since been out of print, but the track does appear on the Steve Camp 2-CD compilation album, The Steve Camp Collection  (1995) making it available on CD for the first time and is available on digital platforms. Track listing Side 1 Do Something Now (Steve Camp, Phil Maderia) -5:16 Side 2 Do Something Now (includes artists interviews and commentary) -13:05 Radio singles 1985 "Do Something Now" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 9 weeks Listen to the artists commentary and interviews of "Do Something Now" here: Watch the music video of "Do Something Now" here:

Fire and Ice is the fourth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Steve Camp . It is his first album on Sparrow Records released in the spring of 1984 and his first album in nearly three years since Camp left Word Records. Fire and Ice would solidify Camp as one of the most popular artists in Christian music in the mid 1980s. Mixing some pop songs, like the duet "Love's Not a Feeling" featuring Sparrow label mate Michele Pillar , which became a Christian radio hit, with rock songs like the title song and "Squeeze." "Living in Laodicea" became a radio and fan favorite. The album was ranked at number 96 from CCM Magazine in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . Camp co-wrote seven songs with fellow CCM singer - songwriter and friend Rob Frazier. Camp makes his first chart appearance on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart as Fire and Ice peaked at number 14. The track "Light Your Candle" was originally recorded for his final Myrrh Records album It's a Dying World , which was released later in 1984. For this album, Camp added the line "Let it burn bright in the face of the devil" in the chorus. Fire and Ice is produced by Camp and John Rosasco. Camp earned his first, and only, Grammy Award nomination for Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group for "Love's Not a Feeling" with Pillar (her second Grammy nomination). On March 28, 2025, Fire and Ice was reissued and remastered on CD by Girder Music and licensed by Capitol Christian Music Group. It comes with a CD sleeve, a collector card and a 12-page booklet with lyrics and photos. It is currently selling for a limited time with only 500 on hand. Track listing All songs written by Steve Camp and Rob Frazier, except where noted. 1. Upon This Rock -3:40 2. It is Good (Steve Camp, Rob Frazier, John Rosasco) -3:45 3. Love's Not a Feeling (duet with Michele Pillar) -4:19 4. Heart of Stone -4:12 5. Living in Laodicea (Steve Camp) -4:07 6. Squeeze -5:00 7. Fire and Ice -2:57 8. Light Your Candle (Steve Camp) -3:51 9. What Would the Devil Say -3:01 10. Where Are the Heroes (Steve Camp) -4:44 Radio singles 1984 "Love's Not a Feeling" with Michele Pillar -#4 Christian AC/CHR 1984 "Living in Laodicea" -#13 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Only the Very Best (1983) (compilation album) Next release: It's a Dying World (1984)

Town to Town  is the sixth solo album by Christian singer/songwriter/guitarist Phil Keaggy . It was released in late October 1981 and is his second album on Sparrow Records. Keaggy co-produced the album with Bob Cotton. Town to Town opens with a new wave type rocker "Wished You Were There," in which Keaggy dedicated the track to his fellow Glass Harp members John Sferra and Daniel Pecchio. Christian vocalist Michele Pillar provides backing vocals on "Full Circle" and sings a duet with Keaggy on the track "What a Wonder You Are." The final track "Let Everything Else Go" is a fine ballad with inspired lyrics. It has also become a concert favorite. Keaggy has written and arranged the entire album. Town to Town was reissued in 1991 by Myrrh/Word Records, along with Ph'lip Side and Play Thru Me on 2 CDs. It's on "This Disc" (Disc 1) but with a different track listing. In 2022, the album was reissued solo with its original track listing order and digitally remastered by Strobie Records. In 1982, Town to Town peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Phil Keaggy, except where noted. 1. Wished You Were There -3:06 2. Full Circle -4:20 3. Life, Love and You -4:26 4. Town to Town -6:52 5. What a Wonder You Are (duet with Michele Pillar) -4:06 6. In Between -3:06 7. Our Lives -5:31 8. Rise Up O Men of God (traditional hymn; music and arranged by Phil Keaggy) -4:14 9. Let Everything Else Go -4:56 Radio singles 1982 "Let Everything Else Go" -#8 Christian CHR Previous release: Ph'lip Side  (1980) Next release: Play Thru Me  (1982)

A Reason to Live is the second studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Cindy Morgan , released on August 10, 1993 by Word Records. The album was produced by Mark Hammond. A Reason to Live continues the success of her debut album Real Life with more dance pop, R&B and now incorporating some adult contemporary tracks like "Reaching In" and "I Will Be Free." "I Will Be Free" is a ballad and immensely personal to Morgan as well as a signature song and in 1995 won the Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year. Despite its Dove win, its impact has been felt by people who are affected by this song. "I Will Be Free" was named as one of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music by CCM Magazine in 2006 at number 89. The album also garnered Morgan three more number one songs on the Christian CHR chart with "Picture Me in Paradise," "We Can Live Together" and "The Days of Innocence." The title song climbed up to number two on the Christian AC chart. Morgan co-wrote four tracks and wrote four tracks by herself showcasing her songwriting skills. A Reason to Live peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. Picture Me in Paradise (Mark Hammond, Grant Cunningham) -5:35 2. The Days of Innocence (Cindy Morgan, Mark Hammond) -4:35 3. Storybook (Cindy Morgan, Mark Hammond, Grant Cunningham) -4:10 4. Reaching In (Cindy Morgan) -4:27 5. We Can Live Together (Cindy Morgan, Mark Hammond) -5:16 6. Love's Still Love (Mark Hammond, Grant Cunningham) -4:09 7. A Reason to Live (Cindy Morgan) -5:31 8. Let Somebody Love You (Cindy Morgan, Mark Hammond) -3:40 9. Someone Believes in You (Cindy Morgan) -4:47 10. I Will Be Free (Cindy Morgan) -4:55 Accolades Dove Award -Short Form Music Video of the Year ("I Will Be Free") Radio singles 1993 "A Reason to Live" -#14 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1993 -1994 "Storybook" -#4 Christian CHR 1993 -1994 "Reaching In" -#21 Christian AC 1994 "Picture Me in Paradise" -#1 Christian CHR 1994 "I Will Be Free" -#17 Christian AC 1994 "We Can Live Together" -#1 Christian CHR for 3 weeks, -#25 Christian AC 1994 "The Days of Innocence" -#1 Christian CHR Previous release: Real Live (1992) Next release: Under the Waterfall (1995) Watch the music video of "I Will Be Free" here:

Sandra Faye "Sandi" Patty (born July 12, 1956) is an American Christian music singer. Patty is known for her wide soprano vocal range and expressive flexibility. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Patty has won critical acclaim for her vocal versatility including 5 Grammy Awards and 39 Dove Awards, which includes 11 times Female Vocalist of the Year from 1982 to 1992 and participating Dove Awards appearing in various artists albums. Patty has sold millions of records including Gold and Platinum albums such as Morning Like This , Make His Praise Glorious , Hymns Just for You and Another Time...Another Place among others. Patty has also authored several books including Merry Christmas, With Love , I've Just Seen Jesus , Falling Forward...into His Arms of Grace and The Edge of the Divine among others. Patty has announced on her Facebook page that she is working on her first new studio album in 10 years. More information to come. More information on Sandi Patty at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandi_Patty Discography For My Friends (1978) (independent release) Sandi's Song (1979) Love Overflowing (1981) Lift Up the Lord (1982) More Than Wonderful - Live (1983) The Gift Goes On (1983) Songs from the Heart (1984) Hymns Just for You (1985) Morning Like This (1986) Make His Praise Glorious (1988) Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company (1989) The Finest Moments (1989) (compilation album) Another Time...Another Place (1990) The Friendship Company: Open for Business (1991) Le Voyage (1993) Find It on the Wings (1994) An American Songbook (1996) O Holy Night! (1996) Artist of My Soul (1997) Libertad me das (1998) (Spanish language album) Together (1999) (collaboration album with Kathy Troccoli) These Days (2000) All the Best...Live! (2001) Take Hold of Christ (2003) Hymns of Faith...Songs of Inspiration (2004) Duets (2005) (compilation album) Yuletide Joy (2005) Falling Forward (2007) The Definitive Collection (2007) (compilation album) Songs for the Journey (2008) Duets 2 (2009) (compilation album) Simply Sandi (2009) Christmas Live (2009) The Edge of the Divine (2010) Broadway Stories (2011) Everlasting (2013) The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 (2014) (compilation album) The Ultimate Collection, Volume 2 (2014) (compilation album) Christmas Blessings (2014) Sweet Dreams (2015) (Children's album) Forever Gratefu l (2016) Forever Grateful: Live from the Farewell Tour (2017) New album TBA (2026)

Avalon Worship (also known as Avalon ) is an American contemporary Christian vocal quartet that was formed in 1995 in Nashville, Tennessee after Norman Miller of Proper Management took the idea of beginning a vocal group to Grant Cunningham, A&R Director at Sparrow Records. Cunningham attended an artist showcase in Nashville where he heard singer Michael Passons and made him the first Avalon member. Former Truth vocalist and South Carolina native Janna Potter (later Janna Long) became the group's second member. Rikk Kittlemann and Tabitha Fair became part of the group, but each left after a short time. Long contacted Jody McBrayer, her former Truth bandmate, who joined the group. Nikki Hassman (now Nikki Hassman-Anders) was also chosen. Hassman recorded two albums with Avalon, Avalon (1996) and A Maze of Grace (1997), before leaving in May 1998 to pursue a solo career with Sony Records. Avalon's breakthrough came in 1998 when their second album, A Maze of Grace , was released and contained "Testify to Love" and it became the group's biggest hit and signature song climbing to number one on The CCM Update 's Christian AC chart. A year later, "Testify to Love" won them a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. CCM Magazine named the song as one of the 100 greatest songs in Christian music in 2006. Cherie Paliotta (later Cherie Adams) replaced Hassman in the group. Adams recorded four albums with Avalon: In a Different Light (1999), Joy: A Christmas Collection (2000), Oxygen (2001), and a remix album, O2: Avalon Remixed (March 2002). She departed the group and was replaced by Melissa Greene, a former Truth member, in September 2002. That same month, McBrayer released a solo album, This Is Who I Am, which included the Top 10 duet with Jadyn Maria "Never Alone (Nunca Solo)" and a No. 1 single "To Ever Live Without Me." Janna Long released a self-titled solo album in October 2002 which contained the No. 2 song "Greater Is He." On March 25, 2003, Avalon released their first greatest hits album, Testify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon , which featured two new singles that became No. 1 hits; "Everything to Me" and "New Day." It was the last album to include Passons. Passons revealed in an interview in 2020 that he was forced out of Avalon due to his sexual orientation as a gay man and refusal to continue attending conversion therapy. Passons was replaced by Janna Long's husband Greg Long , himself a CCM vocalist. Avalon's next album The Creed was released in 2004 featuring the new line-up of the Longs, McBrayer and Greene. Two more albums followed: Stand and Faith: A Hymns Collection . For a time, McBrayer left Avalon in 2007 after being diagnosed with a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyoparthy. Jeremi Richardson replaced McBrayer while he was on leave. On November 11, 2007 at a show in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Greene announced that it was the first concert with Richardson officially being a member of the group. Avalon released their next album Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics , their covers album of classic CCM songs including a new recording of "Testify to Love." McBrayer recorded his vocals before he left the group. In 2009, Avalon released their second "best of" album The Greatest Hits which contained a new track "Still My God" and the first song with Richardson. It marked the departure of Greene and their contract with Sparrow Records. Their next album Reborn was released on the E1 Music label (now MNRK Music Group). It was the first and only album to feature Jeremi and his wife Amy Richardson. On August 7, 2018, after a decade as members of Avalon, Jeremi and Amy Richardson left the group stopped touring. Later on, Avalon announced on their Facebook page that Jody McBrayer was returning to the group after being away for a decade and the addition of new member Dani Rocca. Two months later, Avalon announced that they were signed as the flagship artists on Red Street Records, a new label launched by Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus. DeMarcus, before joining Rascal Flatts, was one half of the Christian music duo East to West in the mid-1990s. Avalon released "Keeper of My Heart" on December 7, 2019, 10 years after Avalon's previous radio single. It was followed by a new album, Called , on February 14, 2020 and tour. In 2022, the group rebranded under the name Avalon Worship and have released a self-titled album with this moniker. Dani Rocca left Avalon Worship in 2025. The current line-up of the group is Greg and Janna Long and Jody McBrayer. A fourth member has yet to be announced. More information on Avalon Worship on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_(American_group) Discography Avalon (1996) A Maze of Grace  (1997) In a Different Light  (1999) Joy: A Christmas Collection  (2000) Oxygen (2001) O2: Avalon Remixed  (2002) (remix album) Testify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon  (2003) (compilation album) The Creed (2004) Stand  (2006) Faith: A Hymns Collection  (2006) Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics  (2008) The Greatest Hits  (2009) (compilation album)   Reborn  (2009) Number Ones (2012) (Sparrow Records compilation album) Called  (2020) Avalon Worship (2022) (as Avalon Worship)

Gregory Alan Long (born December 12, 1966) is an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter from South Dakota. Long was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He began singing at his father's revivals when he was a child. Long grew up in a strict Christian home where he listened to mainly Christian and Gospel artists, although he sometimes listens to some secular acts. Long's parents had a traveling evangelistic ministry that he jokingly refer to as "a sort-of Christian Partridge Family." Later on, Long was singing and making recordings with the family group. Long attended Bible College where he played football and founded a male vocal trio. He embarked on a Christian music career upon graduation and received early assistance from John and Dino Elefante, best known for producing Petra 's albums since the mid 1980s. Long signed with Word Records and released his debut album Cross My Heart in 1994. The album was released on the Elefante brothers label Pakaderm Records, a subsidiary label of Myrrh Records. His debut single "How Long" (a duet with Margaret Becker ) was his first Top 5 hit. Other songs followed with "Think About Jesus," "What a Friend" and "All Is Well." His second album Days of Grace was released in 1996 with another hit, the 70s disco-fueled "Love the Lord." Long released three more albums in the lates 1990s and into the 2000s: Jesus Saves (1998), Now (2001) and Born Again (2004). On May 13, 2000, Long married Avalon member Janna Potter. Long joined Avalon in 2003 replacing member Michael Passons. Long made his recording debut with Avalon with The Creed in 2004. Long, currently still with Avalon (now Avalon Worship), along with his wife Janna and their three daughters live in Allen, Texas (in the Dallas area) where Greg is a worship leader at Cottonwood Creek Church. Before that, Long was a worship leader at Woodlands Church in the Houston, Texas area. More information on Greg Long at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Long_(singer) Discography the solo albums: Cross My Heart (1994) Days of Grace  (1996) Jesus Saves (1998) Now (2001) Born Again  (2004) The Definitive Collection  (2007) (Word Records compilation album) with Avalon: The Creed  (2004)   Stand  (2006) Faith: A Hymns Collection  (2006) Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics  (2008) The Greatest Hits  (2009) (compilation album)   Reborn  (2009) Called  (2020) Avalon Worship  (2022) (as Avalon Worship)

Number Ones is a compilation album by the Christian vocal group Avalon . It was released on August 28, 2012 by Sparrow Records. This collection contains 12 of the group's number one songs on the Christian music charts. It features Avalon's early line-up of Janna Long, Cheri Adams, Jody McBrayer, Michael Passons, Nikki Anders and Melissa Greene. Some of the songs have not officially appeared in previous Avalon compilations like "Reason Enough," "Undeniably You" and "Come and Fill My Heart." Track listing 1. New Day (Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Lydia Gott, Tedd Tjornhom) (from Testify   to Love: The Very Best of Avalon ) -3:27 2. Testify to Love (Paul Field, Henk Pool, Ralph Vanmanen, Robert Riekerk) (from     A Maze of Grace ) -4:41 3. Can't Live a Day (Ty Lacy, Connie Harrington, Joe Beck) (from In a Different    Light ) -4:47 4. Everything to Me (Sue Smith, Chad Cates) (from Testify to Love: The Very Best    of Avalon ) -4:49 5. Adonai (Stephanie Lewis, Lorraine Ferro, Don Koch) (from A Maze of Grace )    -4:04 6. I Don't Want to Go (Yancy Wideman, Jess Cates) (from Oxygen ) -5:25 7. Always Have, Always Will (Toby McKeehan, Nic Gonzales, Grant Cunningham)  (from In a Different Light ) -4:18 8. Undeniably You (Jim Cooper, Billy Chapin, Kevan Cyka, Tresa Jordan) (from Oxygen ) -3:58 9. In Not Of (Nic Gonzales, Grant Cunningham) (from In a Different Light ) -4:04 10. The Glory (Jim Cooper, Regie Hamm) (from Oxygen ) -5:06 11. Reason Enough (Ty Lacy, John Mandeville, Shelli Mandeville) (from A Maze of Grace ) -4:20 12. Come and Fill My Heart (Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann) (from Oxygen ) -4:40 Personnel Avalon: Janna Long -vocals (all tracks) Jody McBrayer -vocals (all tracks) Michael Passons -vocals (all tracks) Cheri Adams -vocals (tracks 3, 6 -10 and 12) Nikki Anders -vocals (tracks 2, 5 and 11) Melissa Greene -vocals (tracks 1 and 4) Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 1, 3, 4, 6 -10 and 12) Charlie Peacock and Christopher Harris -producers (tracks 2, 5 and 11) Tedd T. -co-producer (tracks 1 and 4) Previous release: Reborn  (2009) Next release: Called (2020)