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SWB is the fifth studio album and self-titled initials by Christian singer - songwriter Scott Wesley Brown, released on March 28, 1981 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Dan Collins. SWB features a fuller production by Dan Collins, who at the time was Sparrow Records director of A&R and is the husband of Christian singer Jamie Owens Collins. Both Dan and Jamie provided backing vocals on the album. It contains the standard track "This Little Child," which serves as both a Christmas song and a reflection on global brokenness, contrasting the humility of Jesus Christ's birth with his identity as a heavenly king. The song later appeared on the Sparrow Christmas release 25 Songs of Christmas in 1982 and on his compilation albums All My Best and The Scott Wesley Brown Collection. "This Little Child" has been made as an accompaniment track on cassette tape and later on digital platforms so it can be sung by vocalists in churches. The opening track and Christian radio single "Learning to Live Like Jesus" focuses on the theme of spiritual maturity and daily Christian discipleship. Rather than looking at grand theological events, it emphasizes the practical, daily process of sanctification. It was a Top 10 hit on the Christian AC chart peaking at number 6. NOTE: Brown's song "My Treasure" was later covered and recorded by popular Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo on his platinum-selling 1981 crossover album Perhaps Love. SWB is not available on digital platforms. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Scott Wesley Brown, except where noted. 1. Learning to Live Like Jesus (Hadley Hockensmith) -3:38 2. Someone's Got a Hold of Me (Marty McCall) -3:32 3. This Little Child -5:47 4. The Lord's Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte; arranged by Scott Wesley Brown) -2:59 5. Your Word -3:42 6. Fall On Me (Bruce Hibbard) -3:37 7. My Treasure -4:52 8. Out On a Limb -4:10 9. Close to You (Bruce Hibbard) -4:13 10. Keep the Son In Your Eyes -3:12 Radio singles 1981 "Learning to Live Like Jesus" -#14 Christian CHR, -#6 Christian AC 1981 "This Little Child" -#20 Christian CHR, -#20 Christian AC Previous release: One Step Closer (1979) Next release: Signature (1982) Listen to the album SWB here:

One Step Closer is the fourth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Scott Wesley Brown, released in November 1979 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Billy Ray Hearn. One Step Closer servers as Brown's follow-up to his Sparrow debut album I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord once again combining pop and folk influences and noted for its spiritual themes. The title song was the only track to be released to Christian radio and was his first Top 5 hit peaking at number 3 in 1980. The opening track "This Is the Day" is a wedding song that Brown wrote and dedicated to his wife Belinda, whom he married in 1976. The song has since been a concert favorite of Brown's and has been used for weddings and anniversaries for married couples. "Jesus Is the Lord of My Life" and "How Can I Say I Love You" were two early songs that were previously recorded on his 1978 live album Stories and Songs, and now both are recorded in studio form. One Step Closer is not available on digital platforms, however a few tracks like "This Is the Day" is available on his compilation releases All My Best and The Scott Wesley Brown Collection. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Scott Wesley Brown, except where noted. 1. This Is the Day -2:37 2. One Step Closer (Hadley Hockensmith) -2:45 3. Mountains -3:16 4. Pressing On -3:53 5. Jesus Is the Lord of My Life -2:45 6. Pray For Me -3:53 7. Consider the Lilies -2:50 8. How Can I Say I Love You -3:25 9. You Make It Look So Easy (Keith and Melody Green) -2:54 10. Praise You in the Rain -3:05 Radio singles 1980 "One Step Closer" -#3 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Songs and Stories: Live in Concert (1978) Next release: SWB (1981) Listen to the album One Step Closer here:

I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord is the third studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Scott Wesley Brown. It was released on November 16, 1977 and it is his first album on Sparrow Records, his label home for the next decade. Brown produced the album himself and co-mixed it with Bill Maxwell. I'm Not Religious... marked his shift from independent to more established label support. Brown handled production, songwriting, arrangements, and instrumentation, including guitars and vocals, while a young musician named Steve Camp contributed backup vocals and acoustic guitar shortly after high school. The members of the Christian band GLAD also contributed on the album. The title song and "I Wish You Jesus" were his first charted songs on the Christian music chart. Brown also covers Kenny Loggins' "House At Pooh Corner," inspired by the final chapter of A. A. Milne's 1928 children's book The House at Pooh Corner, which depicts Christopher Robin's farewell to his childhood friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. I'm Not Religious... is not available on digital platforms. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Scott Wesley Brown, except where noted. 1. I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord -3:09 2. House At Pooh Corner (Kenny Loggins) -3:29 3. I Wish You Jesus -4:58 4. It's So Nice -3:38 5. Learning -2:40 6. Dance -3:58 7. Friend (Jim Morgan) -4:59 8. Once Again -3:05 9. Please -4:39 10. Letting Go -2:00 Radio singles 1978 "I Wish You Jesus" -#12 Christian AC/CHR 1978 "I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord" -#16 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: I Am a Christian (1976) Next release: Songs and Stories: Live in Concert (1978) Listen to the album I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord here:

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 . Reign On Me climbed to number 9 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. 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. She made her second appearance on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart in 1983 as her self-titled release climbed to number 22. She previously charted with Erick Nelson on The Misfit album back in 1980. This is her first solo charted album. 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)

Songs and Stories: Live in Concert is a live album by Christian singer - songwriter Scott Wesley Brown. It was self released in May 1978 on the Seven Locks Associates label. Brown was still signed to Sparrow Records when this live album was released and Sparrow, under its founder Billy Ray Heard, even helped Brown assisting in the final production. It was produced by Brown and Tom Willett. Stories and Songs was recorded at Christ Church in Washington, D.C. and features the group GLAD as Brown's backing band. Performing songs like "I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord," "Harrison" and "The Lord's Prayer," Brown also interspersed with personal monologue, capturing the raw enthusiasm of his nascent career in the Jesus Music movement. Stories and Songs is somewhat of a rare collector's item and hard to find, due to a limited number of copies that were made and sold at the time. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Scott Wesley Brown, except where noted. 1. I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord -4:17 2. You Make Me Feel -2:36 3. We Need a Whole Lot More of Jesus (Wayne Raney) -6:54 4. Prayer Meetings (monologue)/Harrison -9:09 5. Lord's Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte; arranged by Scott Wesley Brown) -3:12 6. Dance -0:57 7. Jesus Is the Lord of My Life -2:26 8. Learning -3:27 9. Trees (monologue) -3:01 10. How Can I Say I Love -3:27 11. Alphabet Prayers (monologue) -6:37 12. I Wish You Jesus -5:06 Previous release: I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord (1977) Next release: One Step Closer (1979) Listen to the live album Songs and Stories: Live in Concert here:

I Am a Christian is the second studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Scott Wesley Brown. It was the only album Brown recorded on the Newpax label, which was distributed, at the time, by Word, Inc. and released in June of 1976. The album was produced by Gary S. Paxton and Bob MacKenzie. Building on the foundation of his 1973 self-titled debut album, Brown releases his follow-up album. The title track served as his first Christian radio single, gaining modest airplay on Christian stations and introducing his songwriting to a wider audience within the Jesus music community. Brown also covers Randy Stonehill's Born Twice track "I Love You." Brown would later sign with Sparrow Records, beginning his 10-year association with the label. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Scott Wesley Brown, except where noted. 1. Rejoice -3:41 2. Excuses -3:37 3. The Lone Ranger (John Thompson) -3:21 4. He Has Returned -3:22 5. Super Star (Scott Wesley Brown, Randy Matthews, Michael C. Johnson) -4:55 6. I Am a Christian -3:55 7. Walk You Talk -3:10 8. I Love You (Randy Stonehill) -2:58 9. Ride the Wild Horses (Gary S. Paxton, Ruby Karen Adams) -3:16 10. Love One Another -6:34 Previous release: Scott Wesley Brown (1973) Next release: I'm Not Religious, I Just Love the Lord (1977) Listen to the album I Am a Christian here:

Scott Wesley Brown is the self-titled debut album by Christian singer - songwriter Scott Wesley Brown. It was released in 1973 on the Washington, D.C.-based record label Georgetown Record Corporation. Produced by Dennis Dean Allward and Leonard R. Brown, this release features original songs blending folk rock and singer - songwriter elements, capturing the spirit of the emerging Jesus Music movement, which was seen as radical for incorporating contemporary sounds like rock into Christian worship during the 1970s. The album received attention within the Jesus Music circles for its heartfelt lyrics and acoustic-driven style, helping to establish Brown as a promising voice in the nascent contemporary Christian music scene. Scott Wesley Brown features the Christian rock band The Sons of Thunder as Brown's backing band on a few tracks. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Scott Wesley Brown, except where noted. 1. Sing, Singing His Song -5:45 2. Harrison -4:26 3. Sonshine (based on a rearrangement of "You Are My Sunshine") (arranged by Scott Wesley Brown) -3:34 4. And I Feel -3:27 5. Good News (Scott Wesley Brown, Bill Worthy) -2:15 6. Battle Cry -5:43 7. Noah's Ark -3:55 8. Waiting For the Spring -2:59 9. In His Hands -2:54 10. When I'm With You -2:37 11. (hidden vocal track) -1:41 Next release: I Am a Christian (1976) Listen to the album Scott Wesley Brown here:

The Steve Camp Collection is a compilation album of Christian singer - songwriter Steve Camp, released in 1995 on Sparrow Records. Released on 2 CDs and 2 cassette tapes, it is an exhaustive "best of" career collection from Camp featuring 32 songs including tracks on his previous Sparrow albums, plus "Farther and Higher" from his 1981 album For Every Man, the original recording of "Light Your Candle" from his 1984 album It's a Dying World, the 1990 recording of "Run to the Battle" from his compilation Doing My Best, the 1993 recording of "It's a Dying World" from Taking Heaven by Storm, and the 1985 all-star charity single "Do Something Now" featuring Camp and many CCM artists recording under the name The CAUSE (Christian Artists United the Save the Earth). The track is available for the first time on CD and digital platforms. Track listings All songs are written by Steve Camp and Rob Frazier, except where noted. Disc 1 1. Farther and Higher (Keith Thomas) (from For Every Man) -3:15 2. Light Your Candle (Steve Camp) (from It's a Dying World) -3:22 3. It's a Dying World (Steve Camp) (from Taking Heaven by Storm) -4:44 (from Fire and Ice) produced by Steve Camp and John Rosasco (tracks 4 -7) 4. Fire and Ice -2:58 5. Living in Laodicea (Steve Camp) -4:07 6. Love's Not a Feeling (duet with Michele Pillar) -4:19 7. Upon This Rock -3:40 (from Shake Me to Wake Me) produced by Steve Camp (tracks 8 -11) 8. Shake Me to Wake Me -4:35 9. Lazy Jane -3:24 10. Stranger to Holiness -4:22 11. Surrender Your Heart (duet with Suzanne Norman) -4:46 (from One on One) produced by Steve Camp and John Rosasco (tracks 12 -17) 12. He Covers Me (Steve Camp, Rob Frazier, John Rosasco) -4:48 13. Threshing Floor (Steve Camp, Ashley Cleveland) -4:55 14. Foolish Things -4:04 15. He's All You Need -5:07 16. Cheap Grace (Steve Camp, Margaret Becker, Phil Maderia) -5:12 17. One on One (duet with Margaret Becker) (Steve Camp, Margaret Becker) -4:37 Disc 2 1. Do Something Now (The CAUSE) (Steve Camp, Phil Maderia) (from the single Do Something Now) -5:17 (from After God's Own Heart) produced by Steve Camp and John Rosasco (tracks 2 -4) 2. Whatever You Ask (Michele Wagner, Phil McHugh) -4:09 3. Come to the Lord (Steve Camp, John Rosasco) -3:24 4. After God's Own Heart (Steve Camp, Rob Frazier, John Rosasco) -5:19 (from Justice) produced by Steve Camp (tracks 5 -8) 5. Do You Feel Their Pain? (Steve Camp, Rob Frazier, Kim Maxfield, Phil McHugh) -6:28 6. Living Dangerously in the Hands of God -5:12 7. Don't Tell Them Jesus Loves Them -5:22 8. The Great American Novel (Larry Norman) -4:58 (from Doing My Best) produced by Phil Naish 9. Run to the Battle (Steve Camp) -3:55 (from Consider the Cost) produced by Phil Naish (tracks 10 -15) 10. For Every Time (Steve Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, Rob Frazier, Kim Maxfield) -4:21 11. Consider the Cost (Steve Camp) -5:54 12. Follow Me (Steve Camp) -3:28 13. Guard the Trust -4:22 14. Shade for the Children (Steve Camp) -5:32 15. Carry Me (Steve Camp, Rob Frazier, Kim Maxfield) -4:10 Additional production credits Keith Thomas -producer (Disc 1: track 1) Steve Camp -producer (Disc 1: track 2, Disc 2: track 1) Michael Omartian -producer (Disc 1: track 3) Previous release: The Best of Steve Camp: My Utmost for His Highest (1995) (compilation album) Next release: Abandoned to God (1999) AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE

"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:

The Classics...A Tribute is the tenth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Ray Boltz, released on March 28, 2000 by Ray Boltz Music/Word Records. The album was produced by Boltz and Steve Millikan. The Classics is a tribute album as Boltz recorded 10 of his favorite cover songs that he grew up listening to such as Michael W. Smith's "Great Is the Lord," Dallas Holm's "Rise Again," Rich Mullins' "Awesome God" and Russ Taff's "We Will Stand" among others. Boltz also records a new track "I Wouldn't Go Back" written by Boltz's frequent songwriting collaborator Lawrence Chewning. The Classics climbed to number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. This is Boltz's final charted album. Track listing 1. Great Is the Lord (originally recorded by Michael W. Smith) (Michael W. Smith, Deborah D. Smith) -3:22 2. He's Alive (originally recorded by Don Francisco) (Don Francisco) -4:50 3. O Lord, You're Beautiful (originally recorded by Keith Green) (Keith Green) -4:33 4. Rise Again (originally recorded by Dallas Holm & Praise) (Dallas Holm) -4:01 5. I Wouldn't Go Back (Lawrence Chewning) (new recording) -4:55 6. Awesome God (originally recorded by Rich Mullins) (Rich Mullins) -3:37 7. People Need the Lord (originally recorded by Steve Green) (Phill McHugh, Greg Nelson) -5:17 8. Through It All (originally recorded by Andraé Crouch & the Disciples) (Andraé Crouch) -4:10 9. We Will Stand (originally recorded by Russ Taff) (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, James Hollihan, Jr.) -4:45 10. If That Isn't Love (originally recorded by Dottie Rambo) (Dottie Rambo) -4:26 11. The King Is Coming (originally recorded by The Bill Gaither Trio) (Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither, Charles Millhuff) -4:33 Previous release: Honor and Glory (1998) Next release: Moments For the Heart: The Very Best of Ray Boltz, Volumes 1 & 2 (2 CD compilation album)

Disclaimer: before you read this article and discography of Ray Boltz, please pray for him. We know Boltz made his choice to live the life he wants to live. We can't judge him for his choice. Leave that to God. God is the judge. Although, he's gotten some negative comments from his former listeners about his gay lifestyle, he's still a Christian nevertheless and has positive support from his friends and family. I pray that this article about him will focus on his accomplishments as a singer and songwriter in Christian music. Thank you (no pun intended)! Raymond Howard Boltz (born June 14, 1953) is an American retired singer and songwriter who first came to notice in contemporary Christian music. Many of his songs tell stories of faith and inspiration. He is best known for his Dove Award winning song "Thank You." Born in Muncie, Indiana, Boltz was raised by his parents William and Ruth Boltz and is the middle of three children. As a child and teenager, Boltz's religious experience centered around a small country Methodist church in Muncie. In 1972, at age 19, he hurt his back and was hospitalized. A visiting minister invited him to Jacob’s Well, a Christian coffeehouse in the area. When Boltz recovered and was released, he visited the coffeehouse and saw the gospel group the Fisherman perform. That night changed his life and he dedicated himself to the Lord. It was at Jacob's Well where he met Carol Brammer at its upstairs Christian bookstore later that year. They attended Bible studies together and eventually wed in 1975. Boltz graduated from Ball State University in Muncie with degrees in business and marketing. He spent the next five years working at a manufacturing plant and playing at Sunday night services, youth meetings and prisons. In 1986, Boltz quit his job and went into music ministry full time. Boltz released his debut album Watch the Lamb and it gained notice primarily for its Easter-themed title song and "What Was I Suppose to Be?" His next release Thank You was his breakthrough album due in part for its signature title song. It won him his first Dove Award for the top prize Song of the Year. Boltz continued to release album into 1990s up to the mid 2000s and win more Dove Awards along the way. In 2002, Boltz released, at the time, his final regular Christian album Songs From the Potter's Field and touring for the last time as a Christian artist in 2004. Boltz retired from the Christian music industry after the release of The Unchanging Story. After 30 years of marriage, Boltz and Carol quietly separated, when Boltz had announced to her and their four children that he came out as a gay man. Boltz moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2005 and in early 2008, Boltz and Carol finalized their divorce. On September 12, 2008, during an interview with the Washington Blade (an LGBTQ newspaper), Boltz came out as gay. Since then, Boltz has performed at several churches of the Metropolitan Community Church, a gay-affirming Christian denomination. On April 15, 2010, Boltz released his final studio album True. It was his first album since he publicly came out. True focuses on themes of self-acceptance, honesty, and finding a place within faith as a gay Christian man. It won Album of the Year at the OUTMusic Awards. After that release, Boltz retired permanently from recording but does some occasional touring. Currently, Boltz is living in Fort Lauderdale with his husband and long time manager Franco Sperduti. He has expressed that he is now at peace, stating he no longer feels he must hide his true self from God or his community. Boltz recently joined social media platforms like TikTok to share his life story, recount his journey of coming out within the Christian music industry, and connect with fans through songs and stories. NOTE: some of Boltz's songs have charted on The CCM Update's Christian Inspirational chart and have gone to number one. I don't have any Christian Inspirational chart info unfortunately, but will base it from the Christian AC chart. More information on Ray Boltz at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Boltz Discography Watch the Lamb (1986) Thank You (1988) The Altar (1989) Another Child to Hold (1991) Moments For the Heart: The Very Best of Ray Boltz (1992) (compilation album) Seasons Change (1992) Allegiance (1994) The Concert of a Lifetime (1995) (live album) No Greater Sacrifice (1996) A Christmas Album (1997) Honor and Glory (1998) The Classics...A Tribute (2000) Moments For the Heart: The Very Best of Ray Boltz, Volumes 1 & 2 (2001) (2-CD compilation album) The Concert of a Lifetime: For Kids (2001) (live album) Songs From the Potter's Field (2002) The Unchanging Story (2004) (Easter compilation album) True (2010) All the Best (2010) (compilation album)