Susan Ashton (born Susan Rae Hill, July 17, 1967 in Irving, Texas) is an American contemporary Christian music and country artist who has topped the Christian music charts throughout the 1990s. In 1991 she began using her mother's maiden name, Ashton, when she recorded her first single, in order to distinguish herself from fellow CCM singer Kim Hill. Ashton has recorded seven studio albums to date, of which four were released on Sparrow Records, and an EP. She has also charted fourteen number one hits on the Christian charts, and four singles on the Hot Country Songs charts; her highest-peaking song on the latter is 1999's "You're Lucky I Love You," which reached No. 37. After high school, Ashton committed her life to "sing for the Lord," and took on a number of session projects, notably singing with Wayne Watson on his 1987 hit "Watercolour Ponies" and also sang backing vocals on albums by Carman, Sheila Walsh, Rich Mullins and Steve Green. She signed with Sparrow Records in 1990 and started on her debut album Wakened By the Wind. A year later, it was released in 1991 and it became a top-selling album by a debut recording artist. Ashton had her first No. 1 hit with "Down On My Knees" on The CCM Update's Christian AC chart and more songs followed like "In Amazing Grace Land," "No One Knows My Heart" and "Benediction." In 1992, Ashton earned her first Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and later released her second album Angels of Mercy. The lead single and music video "Here In My Heart" was an even bigger hit topping the Christian AC chart for a week and peaking at No. 3 on the Christian CHR chart. In 1993, Ashton earned her first, and only, Grammy nomination for Best Pop Gospel Album and at the Dove Awards, she earned three nominations including Female Vocalist of the Year. She participated in the Amy Grant-led praise and worship youth project Songs From the Loft, which was released in September 1993. A couple of months later in November 1993, Ashton released her self-titled third album Susan Ashton. "Waiting For Your Love to Come Down" and "Remember Not" topped the Christian AC chart. In 1994, she picked up another Dove nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Later in August 1994, she collaborated with Sparrow label mates Margaret Becker and Out of the Grey's Christine Denté for a trio album Along the Road. The title track is a remake of the 1979 composition by Dan Fogelberg, while the remaining songs are original to this album. Lead vocals are split evenly among the three singers. Also in 1994, country music superstar Garth Brooks approached Ashton to open for him on his European Tour. She stated in 2005,"I did a leg of his '94 European tour, but we weren't playing to his largest crowds. But there was still something very special about his audience. Initially I was a little nerve-wracked, worrying they'd boo me off the stage, but I got a wonderful response. I was also really nervous about meeting him, but he was so nice and supportive. He told me if there was anything I ever needed, just to let him know." In 1995 with just three albums in, Ashton released her first compilation collection So Far...The Best of Susan Ashton featuring her previously released Christian radio hits and two new recordings including "Stand." Her final Sparrow release is her fourth studio album A Distant Call in 1996. It contains the tracks "All Kinds of People" that was co-written by Grammy Award winning rock singer Sheryl Crow and "You Move Me," that Garth Brooks would later record for his 1997 release Sevens. Later, Ashton provided vocals along with Collin Raye for the 1997 Jim Brickman single "The Gift," from Brickman's Christmas album of the same name. That single was number one on the mainstream AC chart for three consecutive weeks. In 1998, Ashton worked on her first mainstream country album on Capitol Nashville entitled Closer and was released in 1999. She reached the country music charts with "You're Lucky I Love You," which peaked at No. 38. Included on this album is Ashton's cover of "Can't Cry Hard Enough," a song originally recorded by The Williams Brothers. This album was not a commercial success. When asked about this, Ashton responded in 2005, "My perspective is that it did not turn out what I wanted it to be. I wanted it to be a great country record because I'm from Texas and I love that music. But the producers I was working with—who I wholeheartedly believed wanted the best for me—loved my Christian records [with Sparrow], and they were trying to emulate those a little bit. I'm proud of those records, but they aren't country records." Song writing for this album includes Kim Richey, Matraca Berg, Bill Mann and Diane Warren. Ashton only co-wrote one song. Closer was produced by Emory Gordy, Jr., husband and producer to Patty Loveless. During the 2000s, Ashton recorded her follow-up album for Capitol, but it was shelved and has never been released (although the first single "She Is" was released in 2003 as a stand-alone track). She spent three years recording but was later dropped by Capitol. Ashton said "So I've spent the last year being a nanny, sitting, waiting and hearing what God wants me to do with my life. It was really difficult, but at the same time I've I needed some healing and clarity. This past year has been really emotional and ultimately turned out really good. I think I was probably aware that I was going to lose my deal, but it's a whole different story knowing you're going to lose it and then actually having it be gone." In 2004, Ashton released a second collaboration album with Christine Denté and Michelle Tumes entitled Kisses From Heaven that was originally released in Europe and Australia and then was released in the United States as Lost in Wonder: Voices of Worship. Sparrow released the 2-CD retrospective The Ultimate Collection in 2006. Ashton's most recent release was a self-distributed six song EP entitled Thief in 2013 featuring a cover of Gary Wright's 1975 hit "Love Is Alive." In her personal life, Ashton was married to John David Cunningham in 1993 and then later divorced in 2000. More information on Susan Ashton at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Ashton Discography Wakened By the Wind (1991) Angels of Mercy (1992) Susan Ashton (1993) So Far...The Best of Susan Ashton (1995) (compilation album) A Distance Call (1996) Closer (1999) The Ultimate Collection (2006) (2-CD compilation album) Thief (EP) (2013) Collaborative projects Along the Road (with Margaret Becker and Christine Denté) (1994) Kisses From Heaven (Australia and Europe)/Lost in Wonder: Voices of Worship (United States) (with Christine Denté and Michelle Tumes) (2004)

Angels of Mercy is the second studio album by Christian singer Susan Ashton, released on July 4, 1992 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick with Brown Bannister serving as executive producer. Released over a year after her successful debut album Wakened By the Wind and fresh off a Dove nomination for New Artist of the Year, Ashton returns with her second album, once again continuing her country pop acoustic sound. The lead single and music video for "Here In My Heart" was written by Ashton and Gayla Borders. The lyrics tell a story about a person who gets caught up in the "madness" and rush of daily life, chasing big dreams and accidentally leaving God behind. Ultimately, the singer realizes that God is a patient, protective refuge who stays present right inside their heart. The song was an immediate hit at Christian radio where on the Christian AC chart, it topped for a week while peaking at No. 3 on the Christian CHR chart. Country singer Martina McBride would later cover "Here In My Heart" in 1997 on her fourth album Evolution. Other songs charted like "Hunger And Thirst" and "Walk On By" (both No. 1 Christian AC hits), plus "Grand Canyon" and "Alice in Wonderland." Angels of Mercy peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1993, Ashton earned her first, and only, Grammy nomination for Best Pop Gospel Album for this release and at the Dove Awards, she was nominated in three categories including Female Vocalist of the Year. Track listing 1. Here In My Heart (Susan Ashton, Gayla Borders) -4:10 2. Grand Canyon (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:37 3. Better Angels Of Our Nature (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:25 4. Hunger And Thirst (Phil Madeira) -3:18 5. Innocence Lost (Wayne Kirkpatrick, Karey Kirkpatrick) -3:58 6. Started As a Whisper (Billy Simon, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:17 7. Alice in Wonderland (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:05 8. When Are You Coming Back (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:22 9. Walk On By (Phil Madeira, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:55 10. Let Me Go (Wes King, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -3:31 Radio singles 1992 "Here In My Heart" -#3 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1992 "Grand Canyon" -#17 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1993 "Hunger And Thirst" -#20 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1993 "Alice in Wonderland" -#10 Christian AC 1993 "Walk On By" -#6 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks Previous release: Wakened By the Wind (1991) Next release: Susan Ashton (1993) Watch the music video of "Here In My Heart" here:

Susan Ashton is the self-titled third studio album by Christian singer Susan Ashton, released on November 9, 1993 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick with Brown Bannister serving as executive producer. Susan Ashton produced two more No. 1 Christian AC hits: "Waiting For Your Love to Come Down" and "Remember Not." The latter track features Ashley Cleveland on harmony vocals on the bridge. The album opens with a seven and a half minute track (and further single) "Summer Solstice" and features Out of the Grey's (and future collaborator) Christine Denté on backing vocals. Producer Kirkpatrick wrote or co-wrote nine of the album's tracks and it features musicians like Kirkpatrick, Gordon Kennedy, Jimmie Lee Sloas, Steve Brewster, Carl Marsh and Terry McMillan among others. During that time period, Ashton was married to Christian music producer and songwriter John David (or J.D.) Cunningham. Cunningham provided harmony vocals on the final track "A Rose Is A Rose." Susan Ashton debuted at No. 9 in November 1993 and peaked at No. 3 in February 1994 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1994, Ashton earned her second Dove Award nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Track listing All songs written by Wayne Kirkpatrick, except where noted. 1. Summer Solstice -7:31 2. Waiting For Your Love to Come Down (Gayla Borders, Jeff Borders) -4:53 3. Remember Not (Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira) -3:53 4. There Is A Line (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:31 5. Heart Like a Rock (Phil Madeira, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5;14 6. Agree to Disagree -3:51 7. Hold the Intangible (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:10 8. Call Of the Wild (Allen Shamblin, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:48 9. No Remedy For Love -5:00 10. A Rose Is A Rose -5:10 Radio singles 1993 -1994 "Waiting For Your Love to Come Down" -#24 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1994 "Remember Not" -#3 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1994 "Summer Solstice" -#10 Christian AC 1994 "There Is A Line" -#8 Christian AC Previous release: Angels of Mercy (1992) Next release: Along the Road (1994) (with Margaret Becker and Christine Denté)

Our Family is a various artists compilation album released in 1993 on Everland Entertainment, a Word Records label that specializes in children's music. The project is produced by Brown Bannister with Tommy Sims, Tom Hemby and Wayne Kirkpatrick as co-producers. It features eight original songs and two covers all dealing with the theme of family sung by the top Christian artists and musicians. This is the third and final album of the trilogy of albums using the word "Our" in the series, preceded by the previous albums Our Hymns (1989) and Our Christmas (1990). Track listing 1. In a Father's Heart (Kathy Troccoli) (Kathy Troccoli, Bob Farrell, Shane Keister) -4:54 2. He Watches Over You (Sandi Patty and BeBe Winans) (Greg Nelson, Bob Farrell) -4:09 3. The Greatest Discovery (Phil Keaggy) (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) -4:19 4. Say a Prayer Tonight (Roberta Flack) (Mark Gersmehl) -3:40 5. Innocent Eyes (Susan Ashton) (Wayne Kirkpatrick, David Martin) -5:22 6. A Mother and a Child (Tommy Sims) (Tommy Sims) -3:05 7. Promise You Anything (Bruce Carroll) (Alan Robertson) -3:37 8. You Can Close Your Eyes (Kim Hill and Brown Bannister) (James Taylor) -2:44 9. Be In Her Eyes (Wayne Watson) (Chris Eaton) -5:07 10. In the Arms of God (Cindy Morgan) (Bob Farrell) -3:53 Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (all tracks) Wayne Kirkpatrick -co-producer (tracks 5 and 8) Tommy Sims -co-producer (track 6) Tom Hemby -co-producer (track7) Radio singles 1993 "He Watches Over You" by Sandi Patty and BeBe Winans -#1 Christian AC 1993 "In a Father's Heart" by Kathy Troccoli -#10 Christian AC 1993 "Innocent Eyes" by Susan Ashton -#6 Christian AC Previous release: Our Christmas (1990)

My Utmost for His Highest: The Covenant is the second of three albums of songs inspired by Oswald Chambers' devotional book of the same name. The album was released in 1996 by Myrrh/Word Records. Brown Bannister produced four tracks along with Tommy Sims, Shane Keister and John and Dino Elefante each producing tracks. Each artist sings a song relating to a day from Chamber's book, featuring CCM artists like Michael W. Smith, Anointed, Greg Long, Susan Ashton, BeBe Winans, Clay Crosse and many others. The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. My Utmost for His Highest: The Covenant was nominated for a Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year in 1997. Track listing 1. All of Me (BeBe Winans) (Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan) -4:33 2. All of Me ( instrumental reprise) (arranged by Carl Marsh) (London Symphony Orchestra) -5:03 3. The Covenant (Anointed) (Tommy Sims, David Mullen) -5:01 4. Someday (Set the Children Free) (Michael W. Smith) (Michael W. Smith, David Mullen) -5:35 5. Through All the Years (Greg Long and Joanna Carlson) (David Mullen, Loren Balman, John Mandeville) -4:10 6. Psalm 121 (Susan Ashton) (Tommy Greer) -4:23 7. Make It a Promise (Clay Crosse) (Bob Farrell, Robbie Buchanan) -4:26 8. I Will Follow You (John Elefante and Lisa Bevill) (Dino Elefante, John Elefante) -4:46 9. My Utmost for His Highest (instrumental reprise) (arranged by Carl Marsh) (London Symphony Orchestra) -6:16 10. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Michael W. Smith and Anointed) (arranged by Michael W. Smith) -4:35 Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 2, 6, 9 and 10) Tommy Sims -producer (tracks 1, 3, 6 and 10) Shane Keister -producer (tracks 4, 5 and 7) John Elefante and Dino Elefante -producers (track 8) Radio singles 1996 "Psalm 121" by Susan Ashton -#2 Christian AC 1996 "Make It a Promise" by Clay Crosse -#6 Christian AC 1996 "Through All the Years" by Greg Long and Joanna Carlson -#7 Christian AC Previous release: My Utmost for His Highest (1995) Next release: My Utmost for His Highest: Quiet Prayers by Bryan Duncan (1996)

Songs from the Loft is a various artists compilation album released on September 20, 1993 by Reunion Records and, at the time, distributed by Word Records. The album was produced by Gary Chapman and Jim Dineen with Chapman's then-wife Amy Grant and her current manager Jennifer Cooke serving as executive producers. Songs from the Loft started as a project for Amy and Gary as they gathered teenagers and youth in their barn for these youth group-style meetings and sang simple worship songs. Grant recorded the track "Hope Set High" on her 1991 album Heart in Motion and dedicated it to the youth group that attends their meetings. On this album, Grant wrote the ten tracks, including "Hope Set High," along with CCM artist and songwriter Wes King co-writing on four of them, with "We Believe in God" as the lead single. Other artists participating are Chapman, King, Michael W. Smith, Kim Hill, Susan Ashton, Grant's back-up singer Donna McElroy, CCM-TV host Amy Delanie, Ashley Cleveland and Michael James. The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and in 1994, won the Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year, given to the participating artists and producers Chapman and Dineen at the 25th GMA Dove Awards. "We Believe in God," written by Grant and King, was nominated twice for Song of the Year in 1994 and 1995. In 2015, Grant revisited Songs from the Loft with the release of a limited edition extended play (EP) featuring seven tracks and was sold exclusively at a weekend event at her farm and later at her website www.amygrant.com. After more than 30 years since its original release, Song from the Loft is now available for the first time on music streaming platforms and for digital download purchasing on March 22, 2024 by way of Amy Grant Productions. Track listings All songs written by Amy Grant, except where noted. 1. What We Came Here For (Michael W. Smith) -2:29 2. I Got the Want To (Donna McElroy) -2:42 3. Seek First (Susan Ashton) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -2:26 4. Joy! (Wes King) -3:02 5. Where Do I Go? (Ashley Cleveland and Gary Chapman) -3:21 6. Salt and Light (Amy Delaine) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -2:14 7. How Do You Know (Kim Hill) -1:47 8. We Come to Praise (Michael James) (Gary Chapman, Beverly Darnall, John Darnall) -4:11 9. We Believe in God (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -3:42 10. Hope Set High (Gary Chapman) -3:24 11. Hey Now (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Wes King) -4:22 Accolades Dove Award -Praise and Worship Album of the Year (Songs from the Loft, awarded to the participating artists and to producers Gary Chapman and Jim Dineen) Radio singles 1993 "We Believe in God" by Amy Grant -#1 Christian AC 1994 "Where Do I Go?" by Ashley Cleveland and Gary Chapman -#4 Christian CHR, -#6 Christian AC 1994 "Seek First" by Susan Ashton -#7 Christian AC 1994 "Hey Now" by Amy Grant -#8 Christian AC In 1994, Songs from the Loft was released to the Christian Hispanic market as Canciones de lo Alto del Granero (translated as Songs from the Top of the Barn) and it features the same track order but sung in Spanish. Artists singing on this project are Steve Green, Reneé Garcia, Luis Enrique, Susana Allen, Paco Espinoza, Alas De Águila, Rene Gonzalez, Torre Fuerte, Michele y Becky Baron, Ruth Ríos and Miguel Cassina. A YouTube link is available to listen to and is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Nuestra Motivación (Luis Enrique) -2:29 2. Yo Quiero Hacerlo (Reneé Garcia) -2:42 3. Busca Primero (Susana Allen) -2:26 4. Me Siento Bien (Paco Espinoza) -3:02 5. A Donde Iré (Alas De Águila) -3:21 6. Sal Y Lúz (Rene Gonzalez) -2:14 7. Como Saber (Torre Fuerte) -1:47 8. Hoy Te Alabamos (Steve Green) -4:11 9. Tengo Fe En Dios (Michele y Becky Baron) -3:42 10. Mi Fe Está Puesta En Tí (Ruth Ríos) -3:24 11. Ahora (Miguel Cassina) -4:22 Listen to the album Canciones de lo Alto del Granero here:

The Robe is the third studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/guitarist Wes King, released on March 23, 1993 by Reunion Records. The album was produced by Phil Naish. The Robe is a departure from King's "acoustic groove" of his first two albums and bringing in a more modern commercial sound, courtesy of producer Phil Naish, who is best known for producing albums for Steven Curtis Chapman. Considered a breakthrough album, The Robe produced hits like the title track and "I Believe." The track "Martin Luther" is a tribute to the theologian and father of the Reformation. On the title song, Christian vocalist Susan Ashton provides harmony vocals and King filmed his first music video. "The Robe" is derived from a sermon by King's mentor and speaker Charles Spurgeon. CCM Magazine listed "The Robe" at number 79 in their 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. The Robe charted on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and peaked at number 18. In 1994, King earned nominations for Song of the Year and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "The Robe" and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "I Believe" at the 1994 Dove Awards. Track listing All songs written by Wes King, except where noted. 1. I Believe (Wes King, Fran King) -3:10 2. Second String -4:39 3. The Robe (Wes King, Phil Naish) -4:06 4. Martin Luther (Wes King, Fran King) -5:51 5. Carolyn -3:43 6. Optional Thing (Wes King, Mitch King) -3:14 7. Move to the Moon -4:55 8. Blame It On Me -3:51 9. John -4:22 10. Holy -4:51 Radio singles 1993 "The Robe" -#21 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1993 "I Believe" -#1 Christian CHR for 2 weeks, -#2 Christian AC 1993 "Second String" -#9 Christian CHR, -#21 Christian AC 1994 "Martin Luther" -#4 Christian CHR 1994 "John" -#35 Christian AC Previous release: Sticks & Stones (1991) Next release: Common Creed (1995) Watch the music video of "The Robe" here:

Watercolour Ponies is the fifth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Wayne Watson, released in 1987 on DaySpring/Word Records. Watson co-produced the album with Paul Mills. Watercolour Ponies became a breakthrough and benchmark for Watson, showcasing his growth and maturity as a singer and songwriter. The lead single "Friend of a Wounded Heart," co-written with songwriter Claire Cloninger, gave him his first number one song on the Christian AC chart and was a multi-format hit on Christian CHR and Inspirational radio charts. The self-written title song was another number one and multi-format hit as well. Both tracks were recognized by CCM Magazine in 2006 in their book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music with "Friend of a Wounded Heart" ranking at number 77 and "Watercolour Ponies" ranking at number 68. According to Watson, the title song was born in the family kitchen. Watson was sitting at the kitchen counter and noticed a school painting by his son Adam, sticking to the refrigerator door. Watson said, "It sort of looked like a pony but there were elements and other things I couldn't identify. The house was cluttered with kid stuff; I thought of how soon the clutter would change to other stuff and then be gone altogether. It helped me take a deep breath and appreciate the gift in front of me-children in my care." The song was later released as a children's book Watson authored in 1992. Other songs also charted from the album including "Material Magic," "I Still Believe" and "Would I Know You." Watercolour Ponies was a big seller and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Watson won his first Dove Awards: the album won Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year in 1988 and the following year won Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for co-writing "Friend of a Wounded Heart" with Cloninger. Watson earned his first Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Male for the album. Watson also released a live concert video on VHS titled Wayne Watson - In Concert in 1987 performing songs from Watercolour Ponies as well as two songs from his previous album Giants in the Land. NOTE: Christian country artist Susan Ashton provided backing vocals and was a guest vocalist on the title song. She was credited by her birth name Susan Rae Hill on this album. Track listing All songs written by Wayne Watson, except where noted. 1. I Still Believe (Wayne Watson, Paul Mills) -6:54 2. Material Magic -4:08 3. Watercolour Ponies (guest vocals by Susan Ashton) -4:40 4. Friend of a Wounded Heart (Wayne Watson, Claire Cloninger) -5:25 5. Is There No Harbor (Wayne Watson, Phil Naish) -4:39 6. 2 Loves -6:03 7. Rose Coloured Glasses -4:56 8. The Hunger -4:57 9. Jesus Sings -5:29 10. Would I Know You -3:47 Accolades Dove Award -1988 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Watercolour Ponies) 1989 Male Vocalist of the Year 1989 Song of the Year ("Friend of a Wounded Heart" by Wayne Watson and Claire Cloninger) Radio singles 1987 "Friend of a Wounded Heart" -#5 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 6 weeks 1987 "Material Magic" -#2 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1987 -1988 "Watercolour Ponies" -#12 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1988 "I Still Believe" -#9 Christian CHR, -#36 Christian AC 1988 "Would I Know You" -#13 Christian AC Previous release: Giants in the Land (1985) Next release: The Fine Line (1988) Watch the live concert video Wayne Watson - In Concert here:

Wakened By the Wind is the debut studio album by Christian singer Susan Ashton. It was her first album released by Sparrow Records on March 14, 1991. The album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick with Brown Bannister serving as executive producer. Wakened By the Wind became a massive success and it became one of the biggest selling albums of the 1990s, especially by a debut artist. It also garnered three No. 1 hits on The CCM Update's Christian AC chart: "Down On My Knees," "In Amazing Grace Land" and "Ball And Chain." It was in the latter track that the name of the album is from, in which she sings a line in the verse: "In the middle of the night, Wakened by the wind, Or was it something from my past, Come to call again?" Ashton co-wrote three songs while producer Kirkpatrick writing or co-writing a bulk of the album along with songwriters and musicians like Billy Sprague, Gordon Kennedy, Tommy Sims, Jimmie Lee Sloas and Phil Madeira. The music is a combination of acoustic pop and country. Wakened By the Wind made its debut on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at No. 14 in April 1991. Over a year later, it peaked at No. 8 in June 1992. That same year, Ashton earned her first Dove Award nomination for New Artist of the Year. CCM Magazine named Ashton as Best New Artist on their reader's poll. Track listing 1. Down On My Knees (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:16 2. No One Knows My Heart (Susan Ashton, Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -3:06 3. Benediction (Billy Simon, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -5:30 4. Ball And Chain (Susan Ashton, Phil Madeira) -4:31 5. I Hear You (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -6:13 6. Land of Nod (Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:10 7. In My Father's Hands (April McLean) -4:09 8. In Amazing Grace Land (Wayne Kirkpatrick, Phil Madeira) -4:32 9. Suffer In Silence (Billy Sprague, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:00 10. Beyond Justice to Mercy (Susan Ashton, Billy Smiley, Paula Carpenter) -4:23 Radio singles 1991 "Down On My Knees" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1991 "No One Knows My Heart" -#3 Christian AC 1991 "Benediction" -#4 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1991 -1992 "In Amazing Grace Land" -#3 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1992 "Ball And Chain" -#1 Christian AC Next release: Angels of Mercy (1992)

Out of the Grey is a husband-and-wife contemporary Christian music duo consisting of Scott and Christine Denté. Christine provides lead vocals, while Scott plays guitars and sings background, along with the occasional lead vocals. They have released seven studio albums, one best-of compilation and one live EP and have been involved in a number of other projects. Their 1991 self-titled debut album was named one of the 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music by CCM Magazine. Meeting in 1985 at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, the couple married in 1987 and moved to Nashville the following year where they recorded demos whenever they weren't waiting tables. Eventually, the twosome caught the ear of Sparrow Records' Peter York and entered the studio with singer/songwriter Charlie Peacock in the producer's chair. Christine's voice-often ethereal and breathy but never weak-immediately captured attention, causing one reviewer to deem it "one of the most perfectly tuned instruments in Christian music." Meanwhile, Scott's biting and inventive turns on electric and acoustic guitars were balanced against Peacock's clean, simple production, which let the songs speak for themselves. Discography Out of the Grey (1991) The Shape of Grace (1993) Diamond Days (1994) Gravity (1995) (See Inside) (1997) Remember This: The Out of the Grey Collection (1998) (compilation album) 6.1 (2001) Live 12-6-2000 (2001) (live EP) A Little Light Left (2015) Christine Denté solo projects/collaborations Along the Road (with Susan Ashton and Margaret Becker) (1994) Becoming (2003) (solo album) Kisses From Heaven (Australia and Europe)/Lost in Wonder: Voices of Worship (United States) (with Christine Denté and Michelle Tumes) (2004) Voyage (Journey of Prayer) (2009) (credited as Christine Denté and Out of the Grey) Scott Denté solo projects/collaborations Invention (1997) (with Phil Keaggy and Wes King)

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. On August 21, 2026, Patty released a new track "The Voice I Have Now," her first new music in over a decade. 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 Grateful (2016) Forever Grateful: Live from the Farewell Tour (2017) New album TBA (2026)

Burning Lights is the seventh studio album by Christian singer/songwriter/ worship leader Chris Tomlin, released on January 8, 2013 by sixstepsrecords/ Sparrow Records. After the release of his 2010 album And If Our God Is For Us... and subsequent tour, Tomlin took a year off in 2012 to record his next project Burning Lights. The album was produced by Jason Ingram with Dan Muckala co-producing on a couple of tracks and Ed Cash producing three songs. Tomlin continues to write songs that connect people to the heart of Jesus and lead them to a greater worship of Him. Only two singles were released to promote Burning Lights: "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" and "God's Great Dance Floor." The former was released back in November 2012 and serves as a signature song and is now sung in churches worldwide. Written by Tomlin, producer Cash and his brother Scott Cash, "Whom Shall I Fear" is heavily rooted from scripture, particularly Psalm 27:1 ("The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"). The song focuses on God's ultimate protection. It serves as a reminder that no matter what darkness, enemies, or challenges a person faces, the "God of Angel Armies" is always standing by their side. "Whom Shall I Fear" was an immediate hit on Christian radio and topped the Billboard Christian music charts across the board, also peaking at No. 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and at No. 15 on the Heatseekers Songs charts. The song stayed on the charts for well over a year. The latter single, "God's Great Dance Floor," was another Top 10 hit on the Billboard Christian music charts. The track was written by Tomlin, former Delirious? lead singer Martin Smith and Nick Herbert. Unlike the typical slow- building worship ballads, "God's Great Dance Floor" was heavily influenced by Electronic Dance Music (EDM). The lyrics tell the story of someone running far away, breaking down, and returning to a welcoming father who responds not with anger, but by throwing a massive celebratory party. The "dance floor" represents the immense freedom, life, and joy found in experiencing total forgiveness. Inspired by the biblical parable of The Prodigal Son. The album also features Christian hip hop artist Lacrae ("Awake My Soul"), Kari Jobe ("Crown Him (Majesty)"), Christy Nockels ("Jesus, Son of God") and Phil Wickham ("Thank You God For Saving Me") as guest artists. Burning Lights not only topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums, it topped the Billboard 200. It is the third CCM album to top the latter chart, following Bob Carlisle's 1997 release Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) and TobyMac's 2012 album Eye On It. Burning Lights sold 73,000 copies in its first week. It fell to No. 22 a week later, making it the 7th album to drop from No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as of January 2017. In October 2013, Tomlin won a Dove Award for Praise & Worship Album of the Year at the 44th GMA Dove Awards, in addition to nominations for Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. In 2014, Tomlin was nominated in two Grammy categories: Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for "Whom Shall I Fear" and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded Tomlin with a Gold record in 2016 and his single "Whom Shall I Fear" with a Gold certification in 2014 and then a Platinum certification in 2019. A deluxe edition of Burning Lights was also released as a CD/DVD combo, with the standard 12-track CD and a live DVD concert Live At Red Rocks performing songs from this release and live worship favorites "How Great Is Our God," "Our God" and "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)." Track listing 1. Burning Lights (Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Jason Ingram) -1:04 2. Awake My Soul (featuring Lacrae) (Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Jason Ingram) -3:55 3. Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) (Chris Tomlin, Scott Cash, Ed Cash) -4:28 4. Lay Me Down (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Jason Ingram) -4:45 5. God's Great Dance Floor (Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith, Nick Herbert) -3:39 6. White Flag (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Matt Maher, Jason Ingram) -4:34 7. Crown Him (Majesty) (featuring Kari Jobe) (based on the hymn "Crown Him With Many Crowns" by Matthew Bridges and Godfrey Thring; additional chorus by Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher and Ed Cash) -5:13 8. Jesus, Son of God (featuring Christy Nockels) (Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jason Ingram) -4:28 9. Sovereign (Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Martin Chalk, Jason Ingram) -4:36 10. Countless Wonders (Chris Tomlin, Matt Armstrong, Ed Cash) -3:22 11. Thank You God For Saving Me (featuring Phil Wickham) (Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham) -4:26 12. Shepherd Boy (Chris Tomlin, Martin Smith) -4:34 Production credits Jason Ingram -producer (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 -12) Ed Cash -producer (tracks 3, 4 and 7) Dan Muckala -co-producer (tracks 2 and 8) RIAA certifications Burning Lights -Gold certified in 2016. "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" single Gold certified in 2014. Platinum certified in 2019. Radio singles 2012 -2013 "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)" -#1 Billboard Hot Christian Songs for 15 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian Airplay for 15 weeks, -#1 Billboard Christian AC Airplay for 14 weeks, -#15 Billboard Heatseekers Songs, -#11 Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 2013 "God's Great Dance Floor" -#9 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, -#9 Billboard Christian Airplay, -#9 Billboard Christian AC Airplay Previous release: How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011) (compilation album) Next release: Love Ran Red (2014) You can listen to the album on YouTube Music containing audio and lyric videos: Watch the Live From Red Rocks playlist on YouTube: