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 holds the top slot this week while new music from David Crowder Band, MercyMe, Newsboys, Mainstay, Emery, and Story Side B joins us in the Top 10.
1. East to West - Casting Crowns
Beach Street Records
This beautiful song, off of the latest 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 moved up to number one and 16 weeks later it still sits on top.
2. Everything Glorious - David Crowder Band
Six Steps Records
Yes, you've heard this song before (think Passion), but the Remedy version is inspired and impressive.
3. God With Us - MercyMe
INO
Think Casting Crowns' "Who Am I" and you'll get an idea of the theme behind "God With Us."
- Who are we that You would be mindful of us what do...
MercyMe has hit the bulls-eye again with this first single off of their latest album, All That Is Within Me.
4. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Chris Tomlin
Courtesy of: EMI
Moving down from number 2 last week, Chris Tomlin puts a new spin on a classic hymn by adding the very powerful praise chorus "My Chains Are Gone." As always, Chris does a fine job of bringing a classic to the fore-front of the 21st Century.
5. In Wonder - Newsboys
Inpop
Debuting this week, this remixed version of "In Wonder" has a smooth little groove going, but still sounds like the Newsboys that we've come to know and love.
6. In Better Hands - Natalie Grant
Curb
From the upcoming 2008 release, Relentless, the piano-driven "In Better Hands" is soft-spoken yet powerful, much like the lady herself. Dropping from number 3 last week, this song still has a long way to go before it drops off of the charts.
7. Believe - Mainstay
BEC Recordings
Debuting this week, "Believe" is off of Become Who You Are. Modern rock with tons of inspiration and hope throughout, this is a great showing from this new band.
8. World Away - Emery
Tooth & Nail
Devin Shelton and Toby Morrell show off their vocals in this tune. Debuting this week, "World Away" is off of their third album I'm Only a Man.
9. Be Still - Story Side B
Gotee
Debuting this week, "Be Still" starts of quietly with a piano and goes full throttle when a full choir joins the mix. Off of We Are Not Alone, this song is good ... really, really good.
10. How You Live (Turn Up The Music) - Point of Grace
Word Records
With a bit of a country flair, "How You Live (Turn Up The Music)," the title track off of the quartet's latest release, is a delightful tune with some strong meaning and a message that we all need to remember. In week 2 in the Top 10, "How You Live" drops from number 5.
