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Legacy (1977 - 1988) is a compilation album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials. Released in 1996 on Word Records, it is a 2-CD set collection of the group's best known songs and album tracks when they were on Word Records between those years with liner notes provided by the group's founder and bass singer Armond Morales giving information and behind the scenes on the songs they've sung. Featuring more than 10 years and 34 songs they recorded on the Word labels DaySpring and Myrrh. Some selected songs from Sail On, Imperials Live, Stand by the Power and The Imperials Sing the Classics are available on the 2 CDs for the first time and available digitally, considering the mentioned full albums are either still not issued on CD or they're out-of-print. Track listing Disc 1 1. Stand by the Power (Paul Smith, John Rocasco) (from Stand by the Power) -3:32 2. Sail On (Chris Christian) (from Sail On) -2:51 3. Finish What You Started (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, Michael Omartian) (from Priority) -4:07 4. Better Than I Know Myself (Dave Cooke, Judy MacKenzie) (from Free the Fire) -4:08 5. Bread on the Water (Bill Grine, Janny Grine) (from Sail On) -3:13 6. You're the Only Jesus (by David Will) (Gordon Jensen) (from Side by Side) -4:09 7. I'm Forgiven (Michael Omartian, Bruce Hibbard, Hadley Hockensmith) (from One More Song for You) -3:56 8. He Touched Me (Bill Gaither) (from Imperials Live) -3:53 9. Because He Lives (Bill and Gloria Gaither) (from The Imperials Sing the Classics) -4:31 10. Here On the Rock (by Paul Smith) (Paul Smith, Keith Thomas) (from Side by Side)-4:22 11. All My Life (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from One More Song for You) -3:24 12. Let Jesus Do It (Steven Ferguson) (from Heed the Call) -3:28 13. In the Promised Land (Chris Eaton) (from Let the Wind Blow) -4:15 14. Living Without Your Love (Tom Hemby) (from One More Song for You) -3:27 15. Pieces (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority) -4:07 16. The Old Gospel Ship (Traditional; arranged by Armond Morales) (from Imperials Live) -3:22 17. Any Good Time At All (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority)-4:05 18. Lord of the Harvest (Paul Smith, James Newton Howard) (from Stand by the Power) -4:36 Disc 2 1. The Trumpet of Jesus (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Priority) -3:47 2. Heed the Call (Chris Christian, Paul Smith) (from Heed the Call) -3:03 3. Because of Who You Are (Billy Smiley, Bob Farrell) (from Stand by the Power) -3:33 4. New Creation (Russ Taff) (from Imperials Live) -5:51 5. Devoted to You (Ron Hemby, Stephen Bashaw) (from This Year's Model) -3:45 6. One More Song for You (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from One More Song for You) -4:38 7. Oh Buddha (Mark Farrow) (from Heed the Call) -3:29 8. They See God There (by Armond Morales) (Dan Keen, Jim Weber) (from Side by Side) -2:44 9. Praise the Lord (Brown Bannister, Mike Hudson) (from Heed the Call) -3:33 10. Free the Fire in Me (Michael and Stormie Omartian) (from Free the Fire) -5:13 11. Higher Power (Denny Correll) (from One More Song for You) -4:20 12. Rest in Your Arms (Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby) (from Free the Fire) -4:14 13. Eagle Song (Russ Taff, Tori Taff) (from One More Song for You) -3:13 14. Let the Wind Blow (David Martin) (from Let the Wind Blow) -5:03 15. Power of God (Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby) (from This Year's Model) -4:09 16. Not to Us, Oh Lord (Paul Smith, Michael W. Smith) (from Let the Wind Blow) -4:18 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals (all tracks, except tracks 6 and 10 on Disc 1) David Will -baritone, vocals (all tracks, except track 10 on Disc 1 and track 8 on Disc 2) Russ Taff -vocals (Disc 1: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 -17; Disc 2: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13) Jim Murray -tenor, vocals (Disc 1: 1 -3, 5, 7 -18; Disc 2: 1 -4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16) Paul Smith -vocals (Disc 1: 1, 9, 10, 13, 18; Disc 2: 3, 14, 16) Ron Hemby -vocals (Disc 1: 4; Disc 2: 5, 10, 12, 15) Jimmie Lee Sloas -vocals (Disc 1: 4; Disc 2: 5, 10, 12, 15) Production credits Chris Christian -producer (Disc 1: 2, 5, 8, 12, 16; Disc 2: 2, 4, 7, 9) Brown Bannister -producer (Disc 1: 13; Disc 2: 5, 14 -16) Bill Schnee -producer (Disc 1: 1, 4, 18; Disc 2: 3, 10, 12) Michael Omartian -producer (Disc 1: 3, 7, 11, 14, 15, 17; Disc 2: 1, 6, 11, 13) Armond Morales and Buddy Huey -producers (Disc 1: 8, 16; Disc 2: 4) Keith Thomas -producer (Disc 1: 6, 10) Neal Joseph -producer (Disc 1: 6, 9; Disc 2: 8) Previous release: 'Til He Comes (1995) Next release: It's Still the Cross (1997)

Songs is the official compilation album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins, released on July 30, 1996 by Reunion Records. It was the last album to be released by Mullins before his death in a car accident on September 19, 1997. The album featured three new recordings: "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" -originally recorded by Mullins' band Zion in 1981 on their album Behold the Man and features the same middle section as on Zion's album, unlike the Amy Grant version where the middle section is omitted from Age to Age. "Elijah" -originally recorded on Mullins' 1986 self-titled debut album. "We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are" is the lone original track. The song offers a sobering estimation of humanness, set to a beautiful and haunting melody. In addition, the album featured the full-length radio single version of "Screen Door," which had been commercially unavailable prior to this release. Songs peaked at number 10 on the first run of the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in 1996 and into the spring of 1997, then on October 11, 1997 after Mullins' passing, the album re-entered the chart and climbed to number 7. Mullins also appears on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart on the same chart date to debut and peak at number 143. In 1998, Mullins won Artist of the Year posthumously at the 29th GMA Dove Awards In 2001, Songs was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of 500,000 copies, giving Mullins his first and only Gold certified album posthumously. Track listing All songs were written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. 1. Sing Your Praise to the Lord (new recording from Zion's album Behold the Man) -5:37 2. Awesome God (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth) -3:03 3. Sometimes by Step (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As Remember It, Volume Two) -4:53 4. Creed (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band) -5:21 5. We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are (new recording) -4:48 6. If I Stand (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth) -3:44 7. Screen Door (full-length radio single version from Pictures in the Sky) -2:10 8. Let Mercy Lead (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from Brother's Keeper) -4:25 9. Elijah (new recording from Rich Mullins) -5:17 10. Calling Out Your Name (The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One) -4:49 11. My One Thing (from Never Picture Perfect) -3:50 12. Boy Like Me/Man Like You (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One) -3:17 13. Alrightokuhhuhamen (from Never Picture Perfect) -4:11 14. While the Nations Rage (from Never Picture Perfect) -4:51 15. Verge of a Miracle (from Pictures in the Sky) -4:10 16. Hold Me Jesus (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band) -3:06 Gold certified in 2001. Production credits Reed Arvin -producer (tracks 1 -7, 9 -16) Rich Mullins, Rick Elias, Lee Lundgren, Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira and Aaron Smith -producers (track 8) Accolades Dove Award -Artist of the Year (posthumously) Radio singles "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" -#20 Christian CHR, #8 Christian AC "We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are" -#9 Christian AC "Elijah" -#7 Christian AC Previous release: Brother's Keeper (1995) Next release: The Jesus Record (1998) (posthumous release)

Richard Wayne Mullins (October 21, 1955 – September 19, 1997) was an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter best known for his worship songs "Awesome God" and "Sometimes By Step." Three of his albums were listed in CCM Magazine's 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music and "Awesome God " was listed at number one on the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music. His songs have been recorded by numerous Christian artists and groups like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Caedmon's Call, Carolyn Arends, Rebecca St. James, Jars of Clay, Third Day and Hillsong United. At the time of his death in 1997, Mullins was the most beloved troubadour in CCM and probably came as close to anyone else in the field to being regarded as a "saint." Mullins was famous for his gentle demeanor, his simple lifestyle, his love for children and his overwhelming compassion for the poor. Many of his songs like "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" and "Awesome God" have already become staples in modern hymnody. Mullins had a distinctive talent both as a performer and a songwriter. His compositions showed distinction in two ways: unusual and sometimes striking instrumentation and complex lyrics that usually employed elaborate metaphors. Mullins did most of his composing and performing on piano and acoustic guitar, but he also had a prodigious talent for obscure instruments. He displayed arguably virtuoso skills on the hammered and lap dulcimers and the Irish tin whistle. More information on Rich Mullins at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Mullins Discography Behold the Man (1981) with Zion Rich Mullins (1986) Pictures in the Sky (1987) Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth (1988) Never Picture Perfect (1990) The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One (1991) The World As Best As Remember It, Volume Two (1992) A Litugy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band (1993) Brother's Keeper (1995) Songs (1996) (compilation) The Jesus Record (1998) (posthumous release) Songs 2 (1999) (compilation) Here in America (2003) Deep Valley - Bellsburg Sessions (2023)

Songs 2 is a compilation album of the late singer -songwriter Rich Mullins, released on October 26, 1999 by Reunion Records. Released as a sequel to his 1996 best selling compilation Songs, Songs 2 is a selection of 16 songs that didn't make the cut the first time around mostly second singles or album tracks such as "Here in America," "Growing Young," "Hope to Carry On," "Ready for the Storm" and "Step by Step." Unlike Songs, there are no new tracks. Track listing All songs were written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. 1. Step by Step (David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One) -2:41 2. Where You Are (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One) -3:08 3. I Will Sing (from Never Picture Perfect) -1:27 4. Hope to Carry On (from Never Picture Perfect) -2:33 5. I See You (from The World As Best As I Remember, Volume One) -5:27 6. The Just Shall Live (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two) -4:04 7. Somewhere (from Never Picture Perfect) -4:31 8. Growing Young (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two) -4:20 9. Brother's Keeper (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from Brother's Keeper) -3:15 10. Home (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth) -4:04 11. Here in America (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band) -3:56 12. Bound to Come Some Trouble (from Never Picture Perfect) -3:45 13. The Love of God (from Never Picture Perfect) -2:15 14. Ready for the Storm (Dougie MacLean) (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth) -3:40 15. Peace (A Communion Blessing from St. Joseph's Square) (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band) -5:21 16. Be With You (Rich Mullins, Justin Peters) (from Pictures in the Sky) -3:00 Production credits Reed Arvin -producer (tracks 1 -8, 10 -16) Rich Mullins, Rick Elias, Lee Lundgren, Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira and Aaron Smith -producers (track 9) Previous release: The Jesus Record (1998) (posthumous release) Next release: Here in America (2003)

The Ultimate Collection is a 2006 2-CD compilation album of Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris released by Sparrow Records. Released as part of The Ultimate Collection series featuring former artists of the Sparrow label, this collection contains 25 previously released songs on 2 CDs from Paris recordings on the Star Song and Sparrow labels. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. Disc 1 1. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream) -5:39 2. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) (from Kingdom Seekers) -4:04 3. Sparks and Shadows (from Greatest Hits) -4:11 4. We Will Glorify (from House of Worship) -3:14 5. We Bow Down (from House of Worship) -2:55 6. The Joy of the Lord (from Sanctuary) -3:20 7. Come Emmanuel (from House of Worship) -3:28 8. (I Am) Not Afraid (from Where I Stand) -3:45 9. Faithful Father (from Greatest Hits) -3:47 10. How Beautiful (from Cry for the Desert) -4:42 11. He is Exalted (from Kingdom Seekers) -3:46 12. God of All (from House of Worship) -5:07 13. Lamb of God (from Kingdom Seekers) -4:09 Disc 2 1. Run to You (from True North) -4:19 2. Arise, My Soul, Arise (from Sanctuary) -4:22 3. Fill My Heart (from House of Worship) -4:51 4. Wandering Pilgrim (from It's the Thought...) -3:38 5. True North (from True North) -5:25 6. Watch and Pray (from Beyond a Dream) -5:29 7. I See You Standing (from Cry for the Desert) -4:02 8. Fix Your Eyes (from Cry for the Desert) -5:08 9. Faithful Friend (duet with Steven Curtis Chapman) (Twila Paris, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Where I Stand) -4:58 10. Jesus in You (from Where I Stand) -4:01 11. Glory, Honor and Power (from House of Worship) -4:27 12. Christ in Us (from House of Worship) -2:59 Production credits Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks CD 1: 2, 11, 13; CD 2: 4) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks CD 1: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12; CD 2: 3, 6 -12) Paul Mills -producer (tracks CD 1: 1; CD 2: 6) Richard Souther -producer (tracks CD 1: 6; CD 2: 2) Mark Hammond -producer (tracks CD 1: 3 and 9) Previous release: He Is Exalted (Live Worship) (2005) Next release: Small Sacrifice (2007)

The Definitive Collection is a 2007 compilation album of singer -songwriter Leslie Phillips. Released by Word Records as part of the Word Artists' Definitive Collection series, it features ten songs from Phillips' five releases on the Myrrh Records label. NOTE: The studio recording of "Your Kindness" on the digital album of The Definitive Collection replaces the acoustic recording of this song that is on the physical CD version. Track listing All songs were written by Leslie Phillips, except where noted. 1. Here He Comes with My Heart (from Dancing with Danger) -2:48 2. No One But You (from Recollection) -2:35 3. Heart of Hearts (Mark Heard) (from Beyond Saturday Night) -3:15 4. Answer Don't Come Easy (from The Turning) -4:09 5. Strength of My Life (with guest vocals by Russ Taff) (from Dancing with Danger) -5:35 6. I'm Finding (from Beyond Saturday Night) -3:24 7. When the World Is New (radio edit) (from Black and White in a Grey World) -3:39 8. By My Spirit (duet with Matthew Ward) (from Dancing with Danger) -4:43 9. You're the Same (home demo) (originally recorded for Black and White in a Grey World) -3:23 10. You're Kindness (from Black and White in a Grey World) -4:02 Production credits Dan Posthuma -producer (tracks 1, 5, 7, 8 and 10) Leslie Phillips -producer (tracks 2 and 9) Jack Joseph Puig -producer (tracks 3 and 6) T-Bone Burnett -producer (track 4) Previous release: Recollection (1988) (compilation)

David is the debut studio album by Christian singer -songwriter David Meece, released in 1976 on Myrrh Records. The album is produced by Paul Baker. Track listing All songs written by David Meece. 1. I'll Sing This Song for You -3:10 2. Come Home America -2:47 3. Jesus -3:17 4. I Love the Way He Smiles at Me -4:12 5. I Love You, Lord -3:27 6. Touch My Hand -3:31 7. Take Me Together -4:55 8. Got to Know We're There (Dave's Prayer) -3:41 9. Imagine What It'd Be Like -3:30 10. I'll Sing This Song for You (instrumental reprise) -2:40 Next release: I Just Call on You (1977)

Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship is the fourteenth studio and children's music album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris, released on March 27, 2001 by Sparrow Records. Bedtime Prayers consists of original lullabies written by Paris, with the exception of William O. Cushing's hymn "Jewels." The album was perfectly timed because Paris and her husband Jack Wright were expecting their first child. A month after the album's release, Paris gave birth to their first born son named Jack Paris Wright. It was a name Paris had picked out for 15 years. The album is produced by John Hartley of the U.K. Christian music duo Phil and John with additional production by Derald Daughterty, lead singer of the alternative Christian rock band The Choir. Bedtime Prayers topped the Billboard Top Kid Albums chart and in 2002, Paris won a Dove Award for Children's Music Album of the Year at the 33rd GMA Dove Awards. Paris has also released a companion book called Bedtime Prayers and Lullabies published by Harvest House Publishers. Accompanied with illustration paintings by Kathryn Andrews Fincher, the book gives new parents simple prayers and soothing lullabies to newborn babies and toddlers. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. God Is All Around Us -3:52 2. Jewels (William O. Cushing) -3:12 3. My Delight -3:04 4. Perfect Peace -3:24 5. My Best Friend -3:17 6. Your Whole Life Long -4:33 7. His Beloved -2:53 8. More Than I Can Say -4:30 9. There Is Only One -4:14 10. Bedtime Prayer -3:40 11. See You Tomorrow -3:26 12. Blessing -4:00 Accolades Dove Award -Children's Music Album of the Year (Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship) Previous release: True North (1999) Next release: Greatest Hits: Time & Again (2001)

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)

Fiel A Ti is a 1995 Spanish-language album by Christian rock singer -songwriter Margaret Becker on Sparrow Records. It is a collection of Becker's songs sung in Spanish with Peter York and Artoro Allen as executive producers, Paul Sayo handling production of vocals in Spanish and Susana Allen with linguistic production. The album was aimed at the Christian Latin market. Track listing All songs written by Margaret Becker, except where noted. 1. Fiel A Ti (All I Ever Wanted) -4:32 2. Esto Sé (This I Know) -3:36 3. De No Saber (I Wouldn't Know) -5:06 4. A Mí (Find Me) -3:40 5. Consagrado A Ti (True Devotion) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock, Doug McKevey) -4:00 6. Fijamente Ve (Look Me In The Eye) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -4:38 7. Que Mi Mente Esté En Ti (Keep My Mind) -4:02 8. Sólo Tu Amor (Only Your Love) (Lorraine Ferro, Russ DeSalvo, Stephanie Lewis) -3:51 9. Vivir En Sencillez (Simple House) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -3:30 10. A Tu Lado Estaré (I Will Be With You) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -4:28 Previous release: Grace (1995) Next release: Falling Forward (1998)

Kimberly Boyce (born on March 14, 1961 in Winter Haven, Florida) is an American Christian music singer and songwriter. She grew up in Florida and sang together with her younger sister, Tina, and her mother, Gail. After graduating as salutatorian of her high school class, Kim pursued a broadcasting degree at the University of South Florida. During college, her inner beauty and talent, accompanied by her outer beauty and grace, led to her becoming Miss Florida and placement in the Top Ten Semi-Finalists at the 1984 Miss America Pageant. In 1985, Boyce turned down a network news position and moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of a career in CCM. During the past 15 years, Kim has achieved much success: seven Contemporary Christian albums, with several top ten songs, two hit videos, repeat Dove Award nominations and she has authored five books. Her early career was spent pioneering the genre of Christian dance/pop music. After much commercial and critical acclaim, Kim began in 1994 to change musical styles to an adult contemporary sound with her last two albums By Faith and As I Am. Boyce now resides in Branson, Missouri, with her husband, Gary Koreiba and they have two sons. They were both performers at Branson's Pierce Arrow Theater for many years. As of 2022, they are currently featured performers on the "Oh Happy Day!" gospel music show performing Sundays at the Hamners' Variety Theater. More information on Kim Boyce at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Boyce Discography Kim Boyce (1986) Time and Again (1988) Love Is You to Me (1989) This I Know (1990) Facts of Love (1992) By Faith (1994) As I Am (1997) The Definitive Collection (2007) (Word Records compilation)

What is "notability" on Wikipedia? According to Wikipedia, notability in music has to be an artist or group that is notable in a particular genre and deserves to be written in article form. (In other words, what are they famous for?) Artists and groups have to have acclaimed albums, win awards like the Grammys and chart on Billboard and Wikipedia has to have resources like where they got the information from. It has to come from secondary resources such as newspapers and magazines. But, in Christian music, information like that is limited and scarce. If I do an article in Wikipedia about an album, let's say for example, Sandi Patty's first professional recording album Sandi's Song from 1979. I did an article about this album, but unfortunately, Wikipedia would not accept the article because it was considered "not notable." Articles that are not notable will be deleted. In order for the article to be notable, Sandi's Song has to chart on the Billboard charts and win some awards. I'm afraid the people at Wikipedia do not understand how artists like Sandi Patty got their start in Christian music. Here at CCM Encyclopedia, there is no notability in the articles and especially in discographies. The articles I write will be from resources taken from Wikipedia. There will be no secondary resources either. The articles I write will be acceptable from me and to me. I don't need Wikipedia to look for those things they mentioned. Too many restrictions. Now I can write articles with ease and just take my time. I hope you enjoy reading about the Christian artists I will post and write about...but without the Wikipedia rules.