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- ZOEgirl
ZOEgirl is an American Christian pop girl group formed in 1999. The group comprised Chrissy Conway-Katina, Alisa Girard (she is the eldest daughter of early Christian music pioneer Chuck Girard and his wife Karen) and Kristin Swinford-Schweain. They were signed to Sparrow Records from 1999 to 2006 and released their debut single "I Believe" in 2000. This song and their self-titled debut album ZOEgirl helped them become Sparrow's fastest selling artist of all time. "With All of My Heart ," the lead single for their second album Life , was the group's only No. 1 Christian contemporary hit radio (CHR) single and led to the group receiving a GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year in 2002. By the end of 2003, over one million albums from ZOEgirl were sold. As a response to the musical trends of the time, ZOEgirl changed their format from teen pop to pop rock with the release of " You Get Me " in 2003. Released as the lead single for their third album, Different Kind of Free , this was their only No. 1 Christian adult contemporary (AC) single. It also peaked at No. 2 on CHR, making it the second-highest ZOEgirl song on that chart. The group's musical change and the growing digital piracy at the time led to slower sales of ZOEgirl's music. Their highly anticipated fourth and final studio album Room to Breathe earned the No. 1 spot on Billboard 's Top Heatseekers Album charts. It was ZOEgirl's least successful album in terms of US Christian radio airplay, with only "About You" and "Scream" released as singles and the latter being unsuccessful. In 2006, ZOEgirl disbanded, and Kristin and Chrissy formed the group Colman Blue with Kelly Trontell, which split up in January 2010. Alisa pursued a solo career, got married to Mike Childers who played drums for ZOEgirl on tour and raised a family. Alisa has also authored three books. In August 2025, after more than two decades apart, ZOEgirl has reunited (with updated photos of themselves) and have announced on their social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, that they are celebrating 25 years of music and memories and "something special" is coming. No further information has been announced, but will be updated soon. In biblical Greek, the word “zoe” means “life” – real, genuine life, a life active and vigorous. The Bible connects this concept of life to the fullness of living that comes from a faith relationship with Jesus Christ. More information on ZOEgirl at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZOEgirl Discography ZOEgirl (2000) Life (2001) Mix of Life (2002) (remix album) Different Kind of Free (2003) Room to Breathe (2005) With All of My Heart - The Greatest Hits (2006) (compilation album) The Ultimate Collection (2009) (Sparrow Records compilation album)
- Different Kind of Free (2003)
Different Kind of Free is the third studio album by the Christian girl group ZOEgirl , released on September 16, 2003 by Sparrow Records. Tedd T. produced a majority of the album with musician Lynn Nichols co-producing the track "Unbroken" and Robert "Aurel M" Marvin producing the title track. It was a musical transition for ZOEgirl as they traded in their bubblegum/dance/ pop sound of their first two albums for a pop rock sound, pretty much like Christian artist Rebecca St. James ' transition in the mid-1990s when she released her 1996 album God . The track "Here and Now," from their last album Life , served as a map to their transitional sound as their lyrics are more mature and the electric guitars are up front. Each track with the lyrics on the CD has a theme verse from the Bible. The lead single and music video "You Get Me" was written by group member Chrissy Conway-Katina and her husband James Katina of the Christian vocal group The Katinas. The lyrics are inspired by Psalm 139, describing how the God of Christianity is the only one who truly and intimately knows and understands the life of an individual. The song exists to encourage those who are struggling, especially Christians. "You Get Me" was an immediate hit on both the Christian CHR and AC charts. The song topped Radio & Records Christian AC chart and peaked at number two on both Billboard Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts. Their second single "Beautiful Name" was a Top 10 hit on the Christian radio charts as well. In 2004, their music video for "You Get Me" was nominated for a Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year. Different Kind of Free charted and peaked on the following Billboard album charts: -#9 Top Christian Albums -#4 Heatseekers Albums -#149 Billboard 200 Albums NOTE: before Mat Kearney made a name for himself as a mainstream singer and songwriter, he started in Christian music with this album by co-writing and rapping a verse on the title song "Different Kind of Free." Track listing 1. Beautiful Name (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway- Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols) -4:47 2. You Get Me (Chrissy Conway-Katina, James Katina) -3:49 3. Inside Out (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway- Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols) -3:17 4. Love Me for Me (Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols, Jarod McBride) -3:33 5. Unbroken (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway- Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols, Marc Byrd) -5:00 6. Wait (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Tedd Tjornhom) -4:35 7. Feel Alright (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway- Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols) -3:10 8. She (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols) -4:50 9. Contagious (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway- Katina, Lynn Nichols) -5:35 10. Different Kind of Free (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Mat Kearney, Robert Marvin) -4:33 11. Lie to Me (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway- Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols) -5:49 Personnel ZOEgirl: Alisa Childers -vocals, additional guitar on track 5 Kristin Swinford -Schweain -vocals, additional guitar on track 5 Chrissy Conway-Katina -vocals, additional percussion on track 5 Production credits Tedd T. -producer (track 1 -9 and 11) Damon Riley -additional production (tracks 1 -9 and 11) Lynn Nichols -co-producer (track 5) Robert "Aurel M" Marvin -producer (track 10) Radio singles 2003 "You Get Me" -#2 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#2 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#2 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#3 R&R Christian CHR, -#1 R&R Christian AC 2004 "Beautiful Name" -#10 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#10 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#9 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, -#7 R&R Christian CHR, -#5 R&R Christian AC Previous release: Mix of Life (2002) (remix album) Next release: Room to Breathe (2005) Watch the music video of "You Get Me" here:
- Mix of Life (2002)
Mix of Life is an official remix album by the Christian girl group ZOEgirl , released on September 24, 2002 by Sparrow Records. It contains eight remixed songs from their second album Life , four remixed songs from their self-titled debut album and a remix of their Life bonus track "Save Myself." Mix of Life charted and peaked on the following Billboard album charts: #2 Top Dance/Electronic Albums #23 Top Christian Albums #15 Heatseekers Albums Track listing 1. Dismissed (Omega 8 Mix featuring Shon Lock) (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford- Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Tasia Tjornhom) (originally from Life ) -3:44 2. Even If (Prefab Mix) ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) (originally from Life ) -7:02 3. I Believe (Trip Rock Mix) (Alisa Childers) (originally from ZOEgirl ) -5:53 4. Waiting (Nova Mix) (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Jesse Katina, Robert "Aurel M" Marvin) (originally from Life ) -7:00 5. With All of My Heart (Beatmart Mix featuring Soul Purpose) (Chrissy Conway- Katina, Joe Priolo) (originally from Life ) -4:38 6. Save Myself (You Like That? Mix featuring MC Flipper) ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Michael Linney, Tedd Tjornhom, Lynn Nichols) (originally a bonus track from Life ) -3:54 7. Ordinary Day (Blue Mix) (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) (originally from Life ) -6:07 8. Plain (Beautiful Chill Mix) (Kristin Swinford -Schweain) (originally from Life ) -7:50 9. Nick of Time (H2O Mix) (Kristin Swinford -Schweain, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) (originally from Life ) -3:07 10. No You (H2O Mix) (Chrissy Conway-Katina, Errol Johnson, Joe Priolo, Shauna Bolton) (originally from ZOEgirl ) -3:11 11. Anything Is Possible (Madame Lapulse Mix) (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford- Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo) (originally from ZOEgirl ) -5:16 12. Living For You (The Ghost Mix featuring GRITS) ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo, Shauna Bolton) (originally from ZOEgirl ) -4:04 13. Here and Now (Turbo Radio Mix) (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo) (originally from Life ) -3:57 Personnel ZOEgirl: Alisa Childers -vocals Kristin Swinford -Schweain -vocals Chrissy Conway-Katina -vocals Production credits Tedd T. -remixer (tracks 2 -4, 6 -8 and 13) Robert "Aurel M" Marvin -remixer (track 1) Todd Collins -remixer (track 5) H2O (Donnie Scantz and Jamie Portee) -remixers (tracks 9 and 10) Jan Pulsford -remixer (track 11) Kene "Ghost" Bell -remixer (track 12) Previous release: Life (2001) Next release: Different Kind of Free (2003)
- Life (2001)
Life is the second studio album by the Christian girl group ZOEgirl , released on November 20, 2001 by Sparrow Records. Life opens with the lead single "With All of My Heart." A pumped-up worship pop track, the song was a hit on both Christian CHR and AC radio charts. The rest of the album continues their contemporary pop sound with hints of dance pop, euro-dance, R&B and some adult contemporary. A music video was made for their further single "Dismissed." The dance pop track encourages young ladies to end (or, in this case, "dismiss") unhealthy relationships, while also not giving in to Satan and temptation. "Plain" is a slowed-down pop ballad written solely by group member Kristin Swinford -Schweain. Lyrically similar to Christina Aguilera's pop ballad "Beautiful," (even though "Beautiful" wasn't released until a year later), "Plain" is written about Kristen's personal struggles with self-esteem and it reminds the listener, for those who have self-esteem struggles, that they are a precious treasure, no matter what others say. The track "Here and Now" is a pop rock track with electric guitars and drum loops. The lyrics encourage Christians to stand together and live for Jesus with all they have. This music genre becomes more common in ZOEgirl's final two Sparrow releases Different Kind of Free and Room to Breathe . The final track "The Truth," written solely by group member Alisa Childers, is a slowed-down song reminiscent of the ZOEgirl track "Constantly." The final section of the song ends at 6:10. After 18 seconds of silence, the hidden track of "ABCs to Salvation" begins at the 6:28 mark, which can be heard. Life charted and peaked on the following Billboard album charts: #9 Top Christian Albums #111 Billboard 200 Albums #2 Heatseekers Albums In 2002, ZOEgirl won their first, and only, Dove Award for New Artist of the Year at the 33rd GMA Dove Awards. Track listing 1. With All of My Heart (Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo) -5:04 2. Even If ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) -4:24 3. Dismissed ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Tedd Tjornhom, Tasia Tjornhom) -3:20 4. Waiting ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Jesse Katina, Robert "Aurel M" Marvin) -4:03 5. R U Sure About That? ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) -5:00 6. Ordinary Day ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) -4:01 7. Plain ( Kristin Swinford -Schweain) -4:44 8. Nick of Time (Kristin Swinford -Schweain, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) -4:00 9. Forever 17 ( Kristin Swinford -Schweain) -4:22 10. Here and Now ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo) -4:27 11. The Truth (with a hidden track) (Alisa Childers) -7:17 Personnel ZOEgirl: Alisa Childers -vocals Kristin Swinford -Schweain -vocals Chrissy Conway-Katina -vocals Production credits Tedd T. -producer (tracks 1 -3, 5 -8, 10 and 11) Joe P. -co-producer (tracks 1 and 10) Robert "Aurel M" Marvin -producer (tracks 4 and 9) Accolades Dove Award -New Artist of the Year Radio singles 2001 -2002 "With All of My Heart" -#1 R&R Christian CHR, #3 R&R Christian AC 2002 "Even If" -#8 R&R Christian CHR 2002 "Plain" -#23 R&R Christian AC In 2002, a limited edition CD single was sold with the purchase of Life . It contains two bonus tracks, "It's Hard to Be a Girl" and the original recording of "Save Myself," plus remixed versions of ZOEgirl tracks "I Believe" and "Anything Is Possible." Track listing 1. It's Hard to Be a Girl ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Michael-Anthony Taylor) -4:18 2. Save Myself ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Michael Linney) -3:53 3. Anything Is Possible (Riverside Remix) ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford- Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo) -3:31 4. I Believe (Riverside Remix) (Alisa Childers) -4:11 Production credits Tedd T. -producer (tracks 1 and 2) Michael-Anthony "Mookie" Taylor -co-producer (track 1) Michael Linney -co-producer (track 2) Previous release: ZOEgirl (2000) Next release: Mix of Life (2002) (remix album) Watch the music video of "Dismissed" here:
- ZOEgirl (2000)
ZOEgirl is the debut album by the Christian girl group ZOEgirl . It was released by Sparrow Records on August 15, 2000. After the ZOEgirl group was formed, they immediately began to work on their self-titled album at a fast pace. They temporarily separated during the Christmas holidays of 1999 to pray about the album and the message they should record on it. After this, they realized that they wanted to talk about their relationships with God and the romantic relationships that people may face in life. Producers remarked that paper, drafting the debut album's content, was scattered all around the studio. ZOEgirl worked with producers Tedd T., Joey P. and Michael Quinlan to craft their sound. ZOEgirl released their self-titled debut album by August of 2000 featuring a mix of bubblegum pop with their mainstream pop contemporaries like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys and even their Christian boy band counterpart Plus One. Songs like "I Believe" (their lead single and music video), "Anything Is Possible" and "Living For You" were Christian radio hits. ZOEgirl charted and peaked on the following Billboard album charts: #11 Top Christian Albums #8 Heatseekers Albums #173 Billboard 200 Albums Each of the members were all involved with songwriting with at least one member or all three member writing the material for the album. To promote themselves and the album, ZOEgirl embarked on a 45-city summer tour with Christian artists Clay Crosse and Nichole Nordeman in 2000 and in the fall of 2000 to the spring of 2001, they toured with Carman on a 70-city stadium tour. Track listing 1. I Believe (Alisa Childers) -4:05 2. Anything Is Possible (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo) -3:16 3. Suddenly ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Tedd Tjornhom) -4:26 4. Give Me One Reason ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina) -4:52 5. Living For You ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Joe Priolo, Shauna Bolton) -3:46 6. No You (Chrissy Conway-Katina, Errol Johnson, Joe Priolo, Shauna Bolton) -4:43 7. Little Did I Know ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Lynn Nichols, Steve Hartley, Tedd Tjornhom) -3:26 8. Stop Right There ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Errol Johnson, Joe Priolo) -3:31 9. Upside Down ( Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Michael Quinlan) -4:00 10. Live Life (Alisa Childers, Kristin Swinford-Schweain, Chrissy Conway-Katina, Michael Quinlan) -4:03 11. Constantly (Kristin Swinford -Schweain, Michael Quinlan) -4:26 Personnel ZOEgirl: Alisa Childers -vocals Kristin Swinford -Schweain -vocals Chrissy Conway-Katina -vocals Production credits Tedd T. -producer (tracks 1 -4 and 7) Joey P. -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8) Michael Quinlan (tracks 6, 9 -11) Radio singles 2000 "I Believe" -#4 Christian AC 2000 -2001 "Anything Is Possible" -#8 Christian CHR 2000 -2001 "Living For You" -#4 Christian AC 2001 "No You" -#4 Christian CHR, #14 Christian AC Next release: Life (2001) Watch the music video of "I Believe" here:
- Feel Invincible Remix EP (2017)
Feel Invincible Remix EP is a digital remix extended play by the Christian rock band Skillet . It was released on the same day as the reissue of Unleashed title Unleashed Beyond on November 17, 2017 by Atlantic Records, Warner Records and Hear It Loud. It was an exclusive digital download for fans who pre-ordered the Unleashed Beyond deluxe re-release. It features five different remixed versions of their popular track "Feel Invincible." The Death Tiger Remix is only found on the re-release album. Track listing 1. Feel Invincible (KELLER Remix) (John Cooper, Seth Mosley) -3:17 2. Feel Invincible (Doug Weier Remix) -3:33 3. Feel Invincible (81Neutronz Remix) -4:02 4. Feel Invincible (blastforever Remix) -3:49 5. Feel Invincible (Noise Revolution Remix) -4:00 Production credits KELLER -remixer (track 1) Doug Weier -remixer (track 2) 81Neutronz -remixer (track 3) blastforever -remixer (track 4) Noise Revolution -remixer (track 5) Previous release: Unleashed (2016) Next release: Victorious (2019)
- Fire & Light (1990)
Fire & Light is the seventh solo album by Christian singer - songwriter Chuck Girard . Originally released independently in 1990 on Girard's label Seven Thunders Records, it was distributed in 1991 by Frontline Music Group/Diamante Music Group by way of Asaph Records. Fire & Light served as a companion album to his 1983 release The Name Above All Names in terms of the album's sound which was praise and worship with some upbeat songs. It was Girard's first album of new material in seven years and his first album of the 1990s. The recording of this album was a challenge to him because it is his first album to be recorded digitally. Girard admits that Fire & Light is not his favorite album because of these recording aspects. Despite that, it was also a family affair because Girard's family was involved in the making of this album. Girard's wife Karen co-wrote the opening track "Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth" and Girard's eldest daughter Alisa (before she became a member of ZOEgirl ) provided backing vocals on three tracks: "Blessed In the City," "O Holy Night" (not the Christmas song) and "Lift My Hands." Fire & Light was recorded and funded at Girard's church at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California. It was produced and arranged by Girard and Rob Watson with 12 songs written solely by Girard, except for the tracks "Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth" and "Be Enthroned Oh God" which Girard co-wrote with Wendell Burton. Track listing All songs are written by Chuck Girard, except where noted. 1. Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth (Chuck and Karen Girard) -5:26 2. Walls of Praise -3:48 3. Follow the Light -4:14 4. Blessed In the City -4:11 5. Fresh Bread -3:56 6. Fill My Cup -3:47 7. Lift My Hands -3:27 8. O Holy Night -4:51 9. Be Enthroned Oh God (Chuck Girard, Wendell Burton) -4:08 10. Talk to Me -3:54 11. Hearts of Fire -4:40 12. Jesus Is Standing Here -6:12 13. Enter In -4:07 14. Holy, Holy, Holy -3:47 Previous release: All Those Years (1983) (compilation album) Next release: Voice of the Wind (1996)
- Chuck Girard
Charles H. Girard (August 27, 1943 – August 11, 2025) was an American musician, considered a pioneer of contemporary Christian music. Born in Los Angeles, California, Girard and his family moved to Santa Rosa, California in his early teens and formed his first band The Castells. The Castells were influential in defining the early 1960s "California sound" and placed a couple of songs in the national charts including "Sacred" peaking at number 20. After three years with The Castells, Girard along with Castells member Joe Kelley, left the group and both were recruited by producer Gary Usher to form the surf rock band The Hondells. The Hondells had a Top 10 hit with their version of The Beach Boys tracks "Little Honda" in 1964. Girard also was involved in other projects and side bands like The Knights and Mr. Gasser and the Weirdos. In the early 1970s Girard was playing gigs in clubs with Tommy Coomes, Jay Truax and Fred Field. After experimentations with LSD and at least one drug bust in Las Vegas, the musicians were reading different spiritual texts when they were invited to what Girard called a Christian commune in Laguna Beach. An invitation to Calvary Chapel, before it became a megachurch, led to all four musicians becoming Christian coverts. Love Song became a house band of sorts at the Chuck Smith-led, counterculture-friendly church. Their 1971 self-titled debut album was considered a masterpiece. CCM Magazine named it as one of the 100 greatest albums in Christian music in 2001. Girard produced the first of a long series of compilation albums on Calvary Church’s Maranatha! Music label, The Everlastin’ Living Jesus Music Concert , although he said he was not credited as such on the album, “because I was told that would be giving the glory to man, not God,” he said. (Producer credits were added on subsequent Maranatha! releases.) Girard and his fiancé Karen were married on November 27, 1971. Love Song then released a second album Final Touch in 1974. It was the final album featuring Girard. In 1975, Girard became a solo artist after leaving Love Song. He wrote and performed the songs "Sometimes Alleluia" and "Rock 'N' Roll Preacher"; both were featured on his debut album Chuck Girard. It also featured the band Ambrosia prominently throughout. Girard in turn was featured on Ambrosia's album Somewhere I've Never Travelled in 1976, although it does not mention as to what role or involvement Girard did on the album. He was the father of Alisa Childers, a member of the former Christian girl group ZOEgirl and Christian apologist. In 2024, Girard was diagnosed with stage IV cancer that had metastasized to his lungs. He was taken off chemotherapy as it was ineffective. Girard died on August 11, 2025, at the age of 81, just two weeks shy of his 82nd birthday. More information on Chuck Girard at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Girard Discography with The Castells: So This Is Love (1961) with The Hondells: Go Little Honda (1964) The Hondells (1964) with The Knights: Hot Rod High (1964) with Love Song: Love Song (1971) Final Touch (1974) Feel the Love (1977) Welcome Back (1995) Book of Love (2011) (4 CD/1 DVD boxed set) solo albums: Chuck Girard (1975) Glow In the Dark (1976) Written On the Wind (1977) Take It Easy (1979) The Stand (1980) The Name Above All Names (1983) All Those Years (1983) (compilation album) Fire & Light (1990) Voice of the Wind (1996) Heart of Christmas (2001) Evening Shadow (2008) Moonrise Serenade (2024)
- Refresh My Heart (1991)
Refresh My Heart is the 1991 debut album by Australian Christian singer - songwriter Rebecca St. James . Recorded when she was thirteen years old, it was released under the name Rebecca Jean on DTS Music and distributed by Word Records Australia. It was reissued in 1997 under her professional name but with a different album cover and no distributor. The album is produced by Beeb Birtles. Track listing 1. I Am Your Child (Geoff Bullock) -4:48 2. The Rock Medley: -7:13 -The Power of God (Geoff Bullock, Brian Houston) -God Didn't Give Me A Spirit Of Fear (Chris Falson) -As The Coming Of The Lord (Rosanna Palmer) 3. Show Your Glory (Geoff Bullock) -4:38 4. Blessing, Honour (Geoff Bullock, David Reidy) -4:25 5. We Will Not Bow To The World (Geoff Bullock, Brian Houston) -3:48 6. Refresh My Heart (Geoff Bullock) -3:25 7. Soul Medley: -7:13 -The Enemy's Defeated (Geoff Bullock, Lucy Fisher) -I Am Not Ashamed (Geoff Bullock, Brian Houston) -I Walk By Faith (Chris Falson) 8. Children of the King (Phil Buston) -3:59 9. I Will Lift Up My Voice (Geoff Bullock) -6:38 10. And We Behold Him (Geoff Bullock) -3:08 11. Who Is He (Chris Pringle) -4:58 12. Refresh My Heart (reprise) -0:22 Next release: Rebecca St. James (1994) Listen to the full-length album Refresh My Heart here:
- The Stand (1980)
The Stand is the fifth solo album by Christian singer - songwriter Chuck Girard . It was originally released on August 1980 by Good News/Word Records. This was Girard's final album on Word Records overall. The Stand was written and recorded during Girard's downslide into the depths of the final stage of his alcohol addiction. Many of the songs were biographical, and reflected his then current struggles. The album was produced by Bob Rose. This was the first album that Girard did not produce. Girard is usual hands on when it comes to production. While Rose produced and mixed the album, Girard was hospitalized for his addiction and went through an intervention. The executives at Word Records did not liked the album's content, because the songs were too sad and controversial especially when it comes to alcoholism, particularly on the title song, "Racin' Like the Wind" and "Child Come Home." The Stand was, in some ways, a head of its time. The album did not perform as well as his previous albums did. Girard wrote all nine songs plus vocalist and songwriter Pat Hollis co-wrote the track "Home For Good." In 2010, The Stand was reissued digitally on Girard's own label Seven Thunders Records. Track listing All songs are written by Chuck Girard, except where noted. 1. Soldier -4:32 2. Home For Good (Chuck Girard, Pat Hollis) -3:16 3. Busy Day -5:03 4. Border Town -3:21 5. Witness -2:40 6. The Fold -3:56 7. The Stand -3:24 8 Racin' Like the Wind -4:22 9. Child Come Home -3:13 Previous release: Take It Easy (1979) Next release: The Name Above All Names (1983)
- Voice of the Wind (1996)
Voice of the Wind is the eighth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Chuck Girard , released independently in 1996 on Girard's label Seven Thunders Records. It was recorded live at Westbrook Chapel in Bakersfield, California with overdubs and mastering done at Peace In The Valley Recording in Arleta, California. Girard sings songs of worship with his original compositions and does some worship covers like "Psalm 5" and "Abba Father." Girard closes the album with his signature worship classic "Sometimes Alleluia." Girard's daughter Alisa joins her dad providing vocal duets and special parts. This was the first volume subtitled Personal Worship . Track listing All songs are written by Chuck Girard, except where noted. 1. Here I Am -6:04 2. Psalm 5 (Bill Sprouse, Jr.) -4:57 3. Wind Was Low -4:19 4. Talk to Me -5:52 5. As the Deer (Marty Nystrom) -3:42 6. I Will -4:36 7. I Call Your Name -4:14 8. The Days Are Young -4:25 9. He Is the Lord Your God -4:39 10. Heart of God -4:00 11. Abba Father (Steve Fry) -3:36 12. Father How Our Hearts Cry Out -5:47 13. Tongues of Fire -6:07 14. Sometimes Alleluia -5:15 Previous release: Fire & Light (1990) Next release: Heart of Christmas (2001)
- All Those Years (1983) (Chuck Girard compilation album)
All Those Years is a compilation album by Christian singer - songwriter Chuck Girard . It was released in late 1983 by Good News/Word Records. The Good News label approached Girard to write some comments about the songs on the album liner notes which he eagerly accepted. This collection contains ten of Girard's best songs. Five of the songs are taken from his 1975 self-titled debut album . All Those Years is out of print but a YouTube playlist is made and is posted below this article. Track listing All songs are written by Chuck Girard, except where noted. 1. Rock and Roll Preacher (from Chuck Girard ) -2:42 2. Callin' You (from Glow In the Dark ) -3:02 3. Soldier (from The Stand ) -4:32 4. Slow Down (from Chuck Girard ) -4:10 5. Sometimes Alleluia (from Chuck Girard ) -5:34 6. Spirit Wind (from Written On the Wind ) -3:40 7. Full Immersion Ocean Water Baptism By the Sea (from Take It Easy ) -3:54 8. You Ask Me Why (from Chuck Girard ) -3:14 9. Lay Your Burden Down (from Chuck Girard ) -5:18 10. The Warrior (music composed by Chuck Girard and Terry Clark) (from Written On the Wind ) -7:25 Production credits Chuck Girard -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4 -10) Bob Rose -producer (track 3) Previous release: The Name Above All Names (1983) Next release: Fire & Light (1990) Listen to the playlist All Those Years here:











