The official Top 10 Christian hit songs list is compiled by your Guide by checking and averaging Christian charts from all over the U.S. such as Billboard and R&R.
Casting Crowns has taken the top slot this week with Jeremy Camp coming it at number two. New music from the hot new release from 12 Stones enters the countdown to rock the masses.
1. East to West - Casting Crowns
Beach Street Records
This beautiful song, off of the upcoming Casting Crowns release, The Altar and The Door, is one of my favorites. The usual fare from Casting Crowns, "East to West" boasts deep, meaningful lyrics, a perfect blend on the vocals and sterling musicianship. After only four weeks in the Top 10, this song has already moved up to number one.
2. Give You Glory - Jeremy Camp
Courtesy of: BEC
"Give You Glory" debuted in late April as the third single release off of Beyond Measure, which hit stores last October.
3. Bring the Rain - MercyMe
Courtesy of: INO Records
This beautiful ballad debuted seven weeks ago as another notch in the MercyMe belt and took six weeks to hit number one before losing out to Casting Crowns' latest.
4. Every Time I Breathe - Big Daddy Weave
Fervent Records
The title track of the 2006 release, this song, which debuted 16 weeks ago, is classic Big Daddy Weave.
5. I'm Not Who I Was - Brandon Heath
Provident
If you haven't heard Brandon Heath before, this is a great tune to get to know him with. From the 2006 release, Don't Get Comfortable, this song has a really nice, easy sound.
6. Lie To Me - 12 Stones
Wind-Up Records
Debuting this week, "Lie To Me" is off of the new release, Anthem for the Underdog, which hit stores on the 14th of this month. Paul McCoy really nails this song about betrayal, showing us a vocal side he's only hinted about in the past.
7. Awakening - Switchfoot
Courtesy of: Columbia Records
"Awakening," which reminds me of The Police's "Roxanne" musically, is the second radio release from Oh! Gravity. It debuted in the Top 10 eight weeks ago.
8. I'm For You - tobyMac
Forefront
"I'm For You" is toby's latest, off of the Portable Sounds album and it debuted seven weeks ago. With a cool pop groove and the usual musical excellence, this is one of my favorite songs on the release.
9. Evil - A Chorus of Resistance - Project 86
Tooth & Nail
"Evil," which debuted eight weeks ago, is off of the 2007 release Rival Factions. Interesting song ... interesting album.
10. How Can I Keep From Singing - Chris Tomlin
Courtesy of: EMI
"How Can I Keep From Singing," which has been around the Top 10 since April, is the second radio single off of See The Morning. Chris nails it, as always.
