Behind the Music - Christian Musicians and Artists Biographies and Stories

You hear their songs on the radio. You see them on TV. Do you ever find yourself wondering what life is like behind the music for these artists? Do you ever ask yourself how they came to know Christ or where those lyrics that touch your very soul came from? The short bios that you find on their web sites or album jackets just don't seem to dig very deeply. The books listed here do more than touch the surface. They dig deeply into life behind the music.

• Learning To Sing (Compare Prices) - This memoir reveals the faith, purity and perseverance that honored God throughout Clay Aiken's rise to become one of the biggest pop stars of his time.
• The Last Dance But Not the Last Song: My Story (Compare Prices) - Renée Bondi had it all until a tragic accident left her without the use of her arms, legs and singing voice. The story of her recovery is nothing short of a miracle.
• Take Me to the River (Compare Prices) - If you're an editor, the typos in this book will drive you crazy. If you just want to learn more about Al Green, this book is a good start.
• No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green (Compare Prices) - This is the story of how God worked in Keith's life and in doing so, changed our own lives for the better.
• Mahalia: A Life in Gospel Music (Compare Prices) - This biography is well written and the countless photos absolutely bring it to life.
• Unfinished Work (Compare Prices) - Kevin Max tells an interesting story about mistakes and issues we face, and how the only one you can truly turn to is God.
• Rich Mullins : An Arrow Pointing to Heaven (Compare Prices) - This biography gives you a much deeper understanding of the man and the music that he wrote.
• Great Christian Hymn Writers (Compare Prices) - If you've wondered where the great hymns came from and why they still affect us so much, this is the book for you.
• Praise Him!: Christian Music Stars Share Their Favorite Verses from the Scriptures (Compare Prices) - 17 Christian musicians share their faith and the scriptures that get them through the day.
• Touched by God: Black Gospel Greats Share Their Stories of Finding God (Compare Prices) - A very inspirational read for gospel music fans, this book brings you the the struggles and the triumphs of some of the biggest names in the business.