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Top 10 Weekly Christian Music Hits

For the Week Ending November 23, 2008

By Kim Jones, About.com

The official Top 10 Weekly 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.

This week Brandon Heath and tobyMac switch places again with Brandon coming out on top while Casting Crowns adds to the mix with new music.

1. "Give Me Your Eyes" - Brandon Heath

Brandon Heath - What if WeReunion
"Give Me Your Eyes," which debuted 15 weeks ago, is off of Brandon's new release, What If We, which hit stores on August 19th. A soft melody carries a big stick on this tune.

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2. "Lose My Soul" - tobyMac f/ Kirk Franklin & Mandisa

tobyMac - Portable SoundsForefront
"Lose My Soul," from Portable Sounds, features Kirk Franklin and Mandisa as well as lyrics that let you know, beyond doubt, just how sincere about living his life to God's standards tobyMac really is. This song debuted six weeks ago and has been playing musical chairs with Brandon Heath for the #1 spot for some time.

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3. "Jesus Messiah" - Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin - Hello LoveEMI
"Jesus Messiah," which debuted 17 weeks ago, is off of Chris Tomlin's new release Hello Love which hit stores on September 2, 2008. This song released to radio on June 13th and it was the most added song on Christian Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, and Christian Inspirational radio that week, with 97 total adds, (according to Radio & Records).

4. "By Your Side" - Tenth Avenue North

Tenth Avenue North - Over and UnderneathIntegrity
"By Your Side," which debuted three weeks ago, is the second radio single from the band's debut album, Over and Underneath. With very Jon Forman sounding vocals, the song is written from the perspective of Jesus himself, and asks some hard questions about why we don't seem to feel like he's enough.
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5. "You Reign" - MercyMe

MercyMe - All That Is Within MeINO
"You Reign" from All That Is Within Me is the second radio single to do really well. This week marks the 20th week it has been in the Top 10 and there will be plenty more weeks for this great song.

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6. "There Will Be a Day" - Jeremy Camp

Jeremy Camp - Speaking Louder Than BeforeBEC Recordings
This powerful and passionate song, which debuted three weeks ago, comes to us from Jeremy's upcoming November 25th release, Speaking Louder Than Before. The song has set a ton of records at radio and once you hear it, you'll certainly understand why. Outstanding!

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7. "Yours" - Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman - This MomentSparrow
"Yours," which debuted two weeks ago, comes to us from This Moment. This worship anthem reminds us that God rules it all and we truly do belong to him.

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8. "What Life Would be Like" - Big Daddy Weave

Big Daddy Weave - What Life Would Be LikeFervent
"What Life Would Be Like" debuted in the Top 10 eleven weeks ago. It is the title track of of Big Daddy Weave's July release.

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9. "Slow Fade" - Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns - The Altar and the DoorBeach Street Records
Debuting this week, "Slow Fade" is the latest radio release from The Altar and The Door. As always, Mark Hall hits home with the lyrics on this tune and the music is excellent.

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10. "I Trust You" - James Fortune & FIYA

James Fortune & Fiya - The TransformationWorldwide Music
"I Trust You" is off of the April 2007 release, The Transformation. With a very Kirk Franklin'ish type of sound, this song (and the wonderful vocals and harmonies) soars.

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