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Christmas: The Season of Love (also known as The Season of Love ) is the fourth studio and Christmas album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him , released on October 1, 1993 by Benson Records. The album is produced by Don Koch with orchestral and string arrangements conducted by Ralph Carmichael. Released a year after the success of The Basics of Life , 4Him's Christmas album features five original songs along with holiday hymns and carols. Due to its original success among the group's works, the album was re-issued on September 30, 1996, with a new album cover and updated photo. The first single "A Strange Way to Save the World," co-written by group member Mark Harris, climbed to the Top 5 on the Christian AC chart. The song was so popular that it has been covered by many Christian and mainstream country artists. The Season of Love peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1994, 4Him won two Dove Awards for Group of the Year and Inspirational Album of the Year at the 25th GMA Dove Awards. Track listing 1. The Season of Love (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -4:14 2. White Christmas (Irving Berlin) -3:13 3. The Little Drummer Boy (Harry Simeone, Katherine Kennicott Davis, Henry Onorati) -3:24 4. A Night to Remember/O Holy Night ( Mark Harris, Don Koch/ Adolphe Adam, John Sullivan Dwight) -4:26 5. Medley (arranged by Ralph Carmichael, vocal arrangements by 4Him and Don Koch) -5:19 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Edmond Sears, Richard Storrs Willis) Away in a Manger (traditional) Silent Night, Holy Night (Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr) 6. Do You Hear What I Hear? (Noël Regney, Gloria Shayne) -3:29 7. In Your Care (Mark Harris, Billy Simon) -5:11 8. Hold On to Christmas (Dave Clark, Don Koch) -3:37 9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (traditional; arranged by Ralph Carmichael, vocal arrangements by 4Him and Don Koch) -2:59 10. A Strange Way to Save the World (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) -4:37 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Accolades Dove Award -Group of the Year Inspirational Album of the Year ( Christmas: The Season of Love) Radio singles 1993 " A Strange Way to Save the World" -#5 Christian AC 1993 -1994 "The Season of Love" -#20 Christian AC Previous release: The Basics of Life (1992) Next release: The Ride (1994)

Christmas is the fifth studio and first Christmas album by Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith , released on September 1, 1989 by Reunion Records. Smith co-produced the album with composer-arranger Ronn Huff to give it a more classical feel and the album is a mix of some traditional Christmas songs (some instrumental) and new compositions. "Gloria" is a pop contemporary version of "Angels We Have Heard on High," in which Smith did the arrangement. The album climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and was Gold certified in 2006. Fellow CCM recording artist and frequent collaborator Amy Grant co-wrote and provided duet vocals on the track "No Eye Had Seen" and Nathan Wadley was the featured soloist, along with the American Boychoir on the track "All is Well." Track listing 1. Overture/O Come All Ye Faithful (Michael W. Smith/John Francis Wade) -5:38 2. Lux Venit (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Beverly Darnall) -3:28 3. Anthem for Christmas (Michael W. Smith, Gloria Gaither) -3:11 4. First Snowfall (instrumental) (Michael W. Smith) -2:44 5. Christ the Messiah (Michael W. Smith, Deborah D. Smith, Elizabeth L. Jones) -3:59 6. No Eye Had Seen (duet with Amy Grant) (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant) -2:53 7. All is Well (featured soloist Nathan Wadley with the Amercan Boychoir) (Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:08 8. Memoirs: A Trilogy (instrumental) -4:28 The Voice (Michael W. Smith) Good King Wenceslas (John Mason Neale) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Felix Mendelssohn) 9. Gloria (traditional; arranged by Michael W. Smith) -5:03 10. Silent NIght (instrumental) (Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr) -1:33 RIAA certifications Gold certified in 2006. Previous release: i 2 (EYE) (1988) Next release: Go West Young Man (1990)

When I Think of Christmas is a compilation Christmas album by Christian singer - songwriter Amy Grant and her husband country music singer - songwriter Vince Gill. It was released on September 13, 2024 by MCA Records Nashville, distributed by Universal Music Group. It is a collection of holiday favorites sung by the husband and wife team from previously released Christmas solo albums, plus the title track that Grant recorded just for this album, that was originally recorded by Grant's co-writer Matt Maher and a duet recording of "'Til the Season Comes 'Round Again" that Grant and Gill perform in their residency at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee each year during the holiday season in December where they perform their series of concerts. Grant and Gill have said of this release: " Since 1993, we've celebrated Christmas with hometown concerts. Singing these songs year after year has created a lifetime of memories for us. We hope this collection of songs brings to mind the best of times and the Love that holds all of us and everything together, the Good News of Great Joy that shall be for all people." When I Think of Christmas peaked at number 24 on the Top Holiday Albums and number 7 on the Top Christian Albums charts in Billboard magazine. Track listing 1. When I Think of Christmas (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Matt Maher, Jason Ingrim) (new recording) -3:26 2. The Christmas Song (Vince Gill) ( Mel Tormé, Robert Wells) (from the Vince Gill recording Breath of Heaven: A Christmas Collection ) -4:19 3. Winter Wonderland (Amy Grant) (Felix Bernard, Dick Smith) (from the Amy Grant recording Home for Christmas ) -2:19 4. I'll Be Home for Christmas (Vince Gill) (Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram) (from the Vince Gill recording Let There Be Peace on Earth ) -4:32 5. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Amy Grant) (Edward Pola, George Wyle) (from the Amy Grant recording Home for Christmas ) -2:29 6. Do You Hear What I Hear? (Vince Gill) (Noël Regney, Gloria Shayne) (from the Vince Gill recording Let There Be Peace on Earth ) -4:40 7. Tennessee Christmas (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Gary Chapman) (from the Amy Grant recording Tennessee Christmas ) -4:29 8. O Come All Ye Faithful (Vince Gill) (John Francis Wade, Frederick Oakeley) (from the Vince Gill recording Breath of Heaven: A Christmas Collection ) -3:00 9. Breathe of Heaven (Mary's Song) (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Chris Eaton) (from the Amy Grant recording Home for Christmas ) -5:20 10. O Holy Night (Vince Gill) (Adolphe Adam, John Sullivan Dwight) ( from the Vince Gill recording Breath of Heaven: A Christmas Collection ) -4:37 11. 'Til the Season Comes 'Round Again (Amy Grant and Vince Gill) (John Barlow Jarvis, Randy Goodrum) (originally from the Amy Grant recording A Christmas to Remember ) -5:04 Production credits Tony Brown -producer (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10) Michael Omartian -producer (tracks 8, 10 and 11) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 3 and 9) Ronn Huff -producer (track 5) Mac McAnally -producer (track 7) Jason Webb -producer (track 1) Amy Grant: Previous release: Lead Me On Live 1989 (2023)   Next release: The Journey (2025) (digital compilation playlist) Vince Gill: Previous release: Sweet Memories (with Paul Franklin) (2023)

Morgan Reid Cryar (February 24, 1958 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is an American Christian singer, songwriter, producer and mentor. He is especially noted for his creative lyric-writing. He studied for the ministry at Louisiana College in Piketon, graduating with a major in biblical studies. The plan to be a pastor, however, got sidetracked as his CCM career took off. Cryar's debut, Keep No Secrets , was released in 1984, and its singles "Holy Fire" and "I Get Carried Away" received moderate airplay on Christian radio; but it was his 1986 album, Fuel on the Fire, featuring the chart-topping contemporary Christian single "Pray in the U.S.A." that began his road to success. The music video for "Pray in the U.S.A." was nominated for a Dove Award for Short Form Music Video. In the 1980s, Cryar toured with big names in the CCM industry, such as Petra , Randy Stonehill and DeGarmo & Key promoting Fuel On The Fire and his 1989 follow up Like A River to receptive high school and college-age audiences. Cryar's level of recognition early on in his career paved the way for his fourth album, Kingdom Upside Down (1990), to reach No. 27 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums despite its criticism as a "pleasantly forgettable album," and for its single, "Father," to hit number one on the Christian AC radio charts. Years after its first release, his song "See You On the Other Side" (also from Kingdom Upside Down ) gained a special meaning when it was included in a multi-media presentation following the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and subsequently played on mainstream radio stations across the nation. "See You On the Other Side" wasn't the only song to have a second life. In 1998, the hit, "Pray in the U.S.A." was also resurrected from Cryar's back-catalog with a new recording and video shot in honor of the National Day of Prayer. The reprise features an all-star chorus, including some well-known CCM artists. In the 2000s, Cryar used his experience on stage to energize a career behind the scenes as a record producer, mostly for independent artists, using his own label, Premier Records. He also was part of Christian Music Workshops, teaching songwriting, music business, and stage presence. As of 2007, Cryar was CEO of Singing Success, Inc. and resided in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and their seven children. Two of his children, daughters Callie and Phoebe, are also musicians. They play instruments and sing in the band The Vespers. Cryar has written Christian radio hits for David Meece ("The Unknown Soldier") and Bruce Carroll ("Breaking the Law of Love"). More information on Morgan Cryar at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Cryar Discography More Than Meets the Eye (1981) (independent debut album) Keep No Secrets (1984) Fuel on the Fire (1986) Like a River (1989) Kingdom Upside Down (1990) Love Over Gold (1995) What Sin? - The Very Best of Morgan Cryar (1998) (compilation album)

The Ultimate Collection, Volume 2  is a 2014 compilation album of Christian singer Sandi Patty . It was released by Word Records to start off a series of anthology albums called The Ultimate Collection  by other former Word artists. In this second volume, it features 16 tracks from her music catalog starting from the 1990s up to her final Word album Take Hold of Christ in 2003 including her contribution track "God of All of Me" from My Utmost for His Highest and the medley of "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful." Track listing 1. Build My World Around You (Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann) (from Find It On the Wings ) -3:39 2. Exalt the Name (Margaret Becker, Mark Hauth) (from The Finest Moments ) -3:20 3. God of All of Me (Michael W. Smith, Bob Farrell) (from My Utmost For His Highest ) -4:45 4. Another Time, Another Place (duet with Wayne Watson) (Gary Driskell) (from Another Time...Another Place ) -5:28 5. Who Will Call Him King of Kings (Sandi Patty, Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell) (from Another Time...Another Place ) -5:35 6. Hand on My Shoulder (Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell) (from Le Voyage ) -5:15 7. For All The World (Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell) (from Another Time...Another Place ) -4:32 8. Make It 'til Tomorrow (duet with Peabo Bryson) (Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell, Bruce   Martin) (from Find It On the Wings ) -4:13 9. Breathe on Me (Matt Huesmann, Grant Cunningham) (from Artist of My Soul ) -3:30 10. Where the Nails Were (Gary Driskell, Marty Hennis) (from Find It On the Wings ) -4:57 11. You Set Me Free (Joel Lindsey) (from Artist of My Soul ) -6:03 12. The Majesty And Glory of Your Name ( Tom Fettke, Linda Lee Johnson) (from Take Hold of Christ ) -6:23 13. In the Calm (Scott Krippayne, Tony Wood) (from These Days ) -3:49 14. Forever Friends (Claire Cloninger) (from Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company ) -3:30 15. How Great Thou Art (Stuart K. Hine) (from All the Best...Live! ) -5:14 16. God Bless America (with America the Beautiful) (Irving Berlin, Katherine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward) (non-album track) -4:04 Production credits Greg Nelson -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4 -8, 10, 12 -14) Robbie Buchanan -producer (tracks 9 and 11) Brown Bannister -producer (track 3) Bubba Smith -producer (track 15) Previous release: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 (2014) (compilation album) Next release: Christmas Blessings  (2014)

The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1  is a 2014 compilation album of Christian singer Sandi Patty . It was released by Word Records to start off a series of anthology albums called The Ultimate Collection by other former Word artists. In this first volume, it features 16 tracks from her music catalog from 1979 up through to the 1980s including her studio recording of "The Star-Spangled Banner" taken from the 1986 various artists album They Come to America and her duet with Christian gospel singer Larnelle Harris on the Grammy and Dove Award winning track "More Than Wonderful." Track listing 1. How Majestic Is Your Name (Michael W. Smith) (from Lift Up the Lord ) -2:37 2. Let There Be Praise (Dick and Melodie Tunney) (from Morning Like This ) -3:04 3. They Could Not (Claire Cloninger, Ron Harris) (from Lift Up the Lord ) -5:37 4. Was It A Morning Like This (Jim Croegaert) (from Morning Like This ) -3:22 5. In the Name of the Lord (Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaither, Phil McHugh) (from Morning Like This ) -5:03 6. Love In Any Language (Jon Mohr, John Mays) (from Morning Like This ) -4:52 7. More Than Wonderful (duet with Larnelle Harris) (Larry Wolfe) (from More Than Wonderful - Live ) -5:40 8. Via Dolorosa (Billy Sprague, Niles Borop) (from Songs from the Heart ) -4:37 9. Upon This Rock (Gloria Gaither, Donnie McGuire) (from More Than Wonderful - Live ) -5:13 10. Love Will Be Our Home (Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Make His Praise Glorious ) -4:45 11. In Heaven's Eyes (Phil McHugh) (from Make His Praise Glorious ) -5:06 12. The Day He Wore My Crown (Phil Johnson) (from Sandi's Song ) -5:17 13. It Is Well with My Soul (public domain) (from Hymns Just for You ) -4:23 14. Bethlehem Morning (Morris Chapman) (from The Gift Goes On ) -5:06 15. We Shall Behold Him (Dottie Rambo) (from Love Overflowing ) -5:55 16. The Star-Spangled Banner (Francis Scott Key, word for additional verse by Claire Cloninger) (from They Come to America ) -5:46 Production credits Greg Nelson -producer (tracks 1 -11, 13, 14 and 17) Sandi Patty -co-producer (tracks 2, 4 -6, 8, 10, 11, 13 and 14) Neal Joseph -producer (tracks 12 and 15) David T. Clydesdale -co-producer (track 14 and 16) Previous release: Everlasting  (2013) Next release: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 2  (2014) (compilation album)

Heart & Soul is the second studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Kathy Troccoli , released in 1984 on Reunion Records. The album was produced by Brown Bannister. The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. After the success of her debut album Stubborn Love , Troccoli enlisted the top songwriters in Christian music including Amy Grant , Michael W. Smith , Gary Chapman , Pam Mark Hall and producer Bannister among others. Heart & Soul yielded two singles on the Christian music charts with "I Belong to You" and "Holy Holy." In 1985, Troccoli released a 30-minute live concert video on VHS and Beta titled KT Live performing songs from Heart & Soul and Stubborn Love and features CCM singer and songwriter Billy Sprague . In 1985, Troccoli earned her first Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Female and was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 16th GMA Dove Awards. In 2020, Heart & Soul was made available digitally on streaming platforms and for digital album purchasing. Track listing 1. Long Distance Letter (Gary Chapman, Tim Marsh, Keith Thomas) -3:26 2. Yes and Know (Gary Chapman, Tim Marsh, Keith Thomas) -4:11 3. Bittersweetness (Michael W. Smith, Brown Bannister, Phil Madeira) -4:11 4. Mighty Lord (Phil Madeira) -5:21 5. Open My Eyes (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Pam Mark Hall) -4:45 6. Holy Holy (Michael W. and Debbie D. Smith, Brown and Debbie Bannister) -5:03 7. Hearts of Fire (Michael W. Smith, Brown Bannister, Billy Sprague) -4:19 8. I Belong to You (Mark Gersmehl, James Ward) -4:34 9. Island of Love (Chris Eaton) -4:06 Radio singles 1984 "I Belong to You" -#3 Christian AC/CHR 1985 "Holy Holy" -#17 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Stubborn Love (1982) Next release: Images (1986) Watch the concert video KT Live here:

Yo Kidz! is the eighth studio and first children's music album by Christian singer -songwriter Carman . It was released in the fall of 1992 by Everland, a Word Records label that specializes in children's music. Subtitled "heroes, stories and songs from the Bible," Yo Kidz! features Carman singing songs made for children in a contemporary way with dialog segments and also features a character named Lawrence the Kat (voiced by Michael-Anthony Taylor) who joins Carman at his neighborhood. The album contains the Christian radio hit ballad "Somewhere Within the Heart" with CCM singer -songwriter Cindy Morgan . Morgan also provides lead vocals on the chorus of the track "I Will Go Where You Will Go." Yo Kidz! peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1993, Carman won his first competitive Dove Award for Children's Music Album of the Year at the 24th GMA Dove Awards. Carman has won previous Dove Awards in the long form music video categories. It was produced by Christopher Harris and Ron Krueger, with Krueger writing the dialog. Track listing 1. Downtown One Night... (dialog) -2:41 2. Hall of Faith (rap by Scat Springs) (David Mullen, Anthony Miracle) -3:14 3. Man, Are You For Real? (dialog) -0:39 4. The Cat Vibe (featuring Lawrence the Kat) ( Carman Licciardello, Michael- Anthony Taylor) -2:37 5. That's How I Get the Gang (dialog) -0:43 6. Joe Is a Hero (Joseph) (lead vocal chorus by Howard Smith) (Carman Licciardello, Mike Hill, David Mullen, Anthony Miracle) -4:09 7. Like Boyz in the Pasture (dialog) -0:39 8. Sling Bang Boom (David) (lead vocals by Michael-Anthony Taylor) (David Mullen, Anthony Miracle) -3:20 9. There's a Place for Me? (dialog) -0:18 10. Somewhere Within the Heart (duet with Cindy Morgan) (Carman Licciardello, Michael-Anthony Taylor, Gary Oliver) -4:58 11. Daniel and the Dangerous Dudes ( David Mullen, Anthony Miracle) -3:28 12. A New Life in a New Place (dialog) -1:01 13. I Will Go Where You Will Go (Ruth) (lead vocal chorus by Cindy Morgan) (David Mullen, Anthony Miracle) -3:57 14. Havin' Second Thoughts About This (dialog) -0:35 15. Are You the One? (John the Baptist) (rap by Scat Springs) (Carman Licciardello) -4:35 16. Hey, Look Who's Back! (dialog) -1:35 17. Peter Walked on the Water ( Carman Licciardello, Gary Oliver) -2:56 18. I Felt Like One a' Those Bible Heroes Myself (dialog) -2:54 19. Turned On, Sold Out, Hooked on Jesus (lead vocals by Michael-Anthony Taylor) (Carman Licciardello, Michael-Anthony Taylor, David Mullen, Ron Krueger) -3:21 Accolades Dove Award -Children's Music Album of the Year ( Yo Kidz! ) Radio singles 1992 "Somewhere Within the Heart" with Cindy Morgan -#1 Christian AC Previous release: Addicted to Jesus  (1991) Next release: The Absolute Best  (1993) (compilation album)

My Refuge is a 2002 album by Christian rock singer -songwriter Margaret Becker . After her time on her former label Sparrow Records, Becker released this collection of her favorite songs plus some new songs. Mostly a stripped-down affair, these recordings are songs that she has done on her acoustic shows as a request by the fans. Becker originally released My Refuge independently in 2002, but in 2003 it was re-issued as Just Come In on Cross Driven Records and was distributed by Provident Music Group. Becker herself produced the album and had asked some of her musician friends, who toured with her, to join in to record the project. Due to a limited number of copies made, the album is currently out of print. Track listing 1. You're Worthy (Margaret Becker, David Edwards) -2:59 2. Feel It All (Margaret Becker, Robbie Nevil) -5:39 3. Say the Name (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -4:48 4. Hear All Creation (Margaret Becker, Keith Getty) -3:42 5. Clay and Water (Margaret Becker, Tanya Leah Roman) -4:11 6. All I Ever Wanted (Margaret Becker) -4:52 7. My Refuge Be (Margaret Becker, David Edwards, John Hartley) -3:30 8. Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer (May This Journey) (Margaret Becker, Keith Getty) -4:00 9. Poor in Paradise (Margaret Becker, Lowell Alexander) -3:35 10. Just Come In (Margaret Becker) -4:18 11. No Height, No Depth (Kristyn Lennox, Keith Getty) -3:40 Previous release: What Kind of Love (1999) Next release: Very Best of Margaret Becker (2006) (Sparrow Records compilation) AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE

Anointed is a contemporary Christian music/gospel duo from Columbus, Ohio, known for their strong vocals and harmonies, featuring siblings Steve Crawford and Da'dra Crawford Greathouse, along with former members Denise "Nee-C" Walls (who left the group in 2001) and Mary Tiller (who left in 1995). Their musical style includes elements of R&B, pop, rock, funk and piano ballads. The group has won seven Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards and three Grammy Award nominations. The members of Anointed all came from single-parent households and when the group first recorded, ranged in age from 19 to 23. As such, they considered it part of their ministry to set positive role models for young people, especially young urban African-Americans. Notably, they all pursued college educations while recording, proclaiming a "stay-in-school" message alongside their more evangelistic exhortations. They have also striven to overcome racial barriers in Christian music, however telling CCM Magazine in 1999 that they try to bring three diverse audiences together: young, conservative whites who like Christian pop, young, liberal African-Americans who like urban music and older, moderate African-Americans who like gospel. In 1993, Anointed released their debut album Spiritual Love Affair and won them an audience of fans who love upbeat R&B music and earned a Stellar Award for Best New Artist. Two years later, The Call was released and would go on to become their best selling album to date, and to this day it is one of the best selling and popular contemporary Christian albums of the 1990s. The album won three Dove Awards, a Stellar award and a Grammy nomination. Mary Tiller left the group afterwards and the quartet was reduced down to a trio with the next album Under The Influence in the fall of 1996. After the release of the group's self-titled fourth album in 1999, an extended tour followed. This was probably one of the most exciting, yet demanding times for the group. Nee-C Walls was the second member to leave Anointed, leaving the siblings Steve and Da'dra Crawford as a duo. In 2001, the sibling duo headed for the studio to produce what would be their first brother and sister project. If We Pray was released early fall 2001. However, in 2002, because of transitions in the label, Anointed requested to be released from their deal and they and Word Records amicably parted ways. Following this, the duo was signed on to the Sony Urban label and Now Is The Time was released on April 5, 2005. Since 2006, Steve and Da'dra have been part of the praise and worship team at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. In the 2010s, Anointed, as a duo, released stand-alone singles and the siblings have released solo albums. More information on Anointed at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anointed_(band) Discography Spiritual Love Affair (1993) The Call (1995) Under the Influence (1996) Anointed (1999) If We Pray (2001) The Best of Anointed (2003) (compilation album) Now Is The Time (2005)

Virtues is the second studio album by the Christian rock band Allies . It was released in 1986 and is the second and final album on Light Records. The album is produced by Dino Elefante and Randy Thomas. Virtues have some key moments in their career as a band and as individual members. Great maturity in the writing, from the almost anthemic rock tracks such as “On With the Fight” (co-written by Bryan Duncan ) and “In America” to sensitive ballads like “Prayer for the Children” and “Somebody Told Me You Were Crying.” The track "Jacque Remembers" was the first on a series of songs that Bob Carlisle wrote about his family. The track is about Carlisle's wife named Jacque. A decade later Carlisle co -wrote about his daughter Brooke on her 16th birthday called "Butterfly Kisses" and became the biggest hit of his solo career. Virtues debuted and peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. This is the last album to feature Sam Scott on keyboards as he left the group after its release. And also the last album to feature the band in military outfits as it hurt them as a band and hindered their purpose as to what their identity is as a band. Virtues was reissued and remastered on CD in 2021 by Girder Records. Track listing 1. Hardened Hearts (Sam Scott, Michael Hodge) -4:43 2. On With the Fight (Sam Scott, Bryan Duncan) -3:43 3. If You Believe (Randy Thomas) -3:44 4. Harmony (Bob Carlisle, Michael Carey) -4:09 5. Pray for the Children (Sam Scott, Michael Hodge) -4:53 6. In America (Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas, Sam Scott) -3:37 7. Jacque Remembers (Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas) -3:57 8. Somebody Told Me You Were Crying (Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas) -3:09 9. Let's Fall in Love (All Over Again) (Bob Carlisle, Eric Rosse) -4:44 10. Runnin' Out of Time (Bob Carlisle, Sam Scott) -4:15 Personnel Allies: Bob Carlisle -lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar Randy Thomas -guitar, guitar synthesizer, backing vocals Matthew Chapman -bass guitar, backing vocals Jim Erickson -drums Sam Scott -keyboards, backing vocals Radio singles 1987 "If You Believe" -#6 Christian CHR Previous release: Allies  (1985) Next release: Shoulder to Shoulder  (1987)

God Fixation is the seventeenth studio album by the Christian rock band Petra , released on April 21, 1998 by Word Records. The album is produced by John and Dino Elefante and is executive produced by founder Bob Hartman. It is Petra's first new regular album since 1995's No Doubt and features a brand new personnel line-up. Joining lead singer John Schlitt, drummer Louie Weaver and bassist Lonnie Chapin are guitarists Pete Orta and Kevin Brandow. Special guest musicians include Jeff Roach on keyboards, John Elefante on backing vocals and founder Hartman on guitar among others. God Fixation is a departure from the arena rock of the late 1980s to mid 1990s, where the sound on this album is more alternative rock and that the new band members worked closely with Hartman with the music and lyrics focusing on the modern sound. Although the album got mixed reviews because of their modern mellow rock sound, Petra did earn a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album at the 41st Grammy Awards. God Fixation peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. If I Had to Die for Someone (Bob Hartman, Lonnie Chapin, John Elefante) -4:39 2. Hello Again (Bob Hartman, Brian Wooten, John Elefante) -3:40 3. A Matter of Time (Bob Hartman) -3:24 4. Falling Up (Bob Hartman, Pete Orta, John Elefante) -4:25 5. Over the Horizon (John Elefante, Pete Orta, Chelsea Brandow) -4:37 6. God Fixation (Bob Hartman, Lonnie Chapin, Pete Orta, John Elefante) -2:54 7. Set for Life (Bob Hartman, John Elefante, Brian Wooten, Kevin Brandow) -3:55 8. Magnet of the World (Bob Hartman, John Elefante) -3:44 9. Shadow of a Doubt (Bob Hartman, John Elefante) -3:27 10. St. Augustine's Pears (Bob Hartman) -3:48 11. The Invitation (Bob Hartman, Kevin Brandow) -4:29 Personnel Petra: Bob Hartman -guest guitarist on all tracks John Schlitt -lead vocals Lonnie Chapin -bass guitar, backing vocals Louie Weaver -drums Pete Orta -lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals Kevin Brandow -guitars, backing vocals Radio singles 1998 "If I Had to Die for Someone" -#35 Christian AC Previous release: Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus (1997) Next release: Double Take (2000)