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Who Sings "In Christ Alone?"

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There are two very popular Christian songs called "In Christ Alone." Both have been recorded by Christian artists throughout the years.

The first version of "In Christ Alone" was written by Andrew Shawn Craig and Donald A. Koch in 1991. The second version was written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty in 2002.

"In Christ Alone" by Andrew Shawn Craig and Donald A. Koch

The first version of "In Christ Alone" was written by Andrew Shawn Craig and Donald A. Koch in 1991. It was the first song released by Brian Littrell in his solo career and it was named the Dove Song of the Year in 1994.

Brian Littrell

Brian Littrell - Welcome HomeCourtesy of: Provident

Brian Littrell proves that he does just as well as a solo act as he did as a member of the super popular Backstreet Boys with his beautiful version of the song. First released on WOW#1s in 2005, Brian also included it on his debut solo release, Welcome Home a year later.

Michael English

Michael English - Michael EnglishCurb Records

Michael's version won the Dove Song of the Year in 1994.

The Martins

The Martins - Glorify Edify TestifySpring Hill Music Group

The Martins bring the signature harmony to this southern gopsel version of the song.

"In Christ Alone" by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty

The second version comes from Stuart Townend and Keith Getty. It was written in 2002 and was made popular by the newsboys in 2003. This song been recorded over 200 times in the ensuing years. Crosswalk did a piece on the story behind the song in 2004.

Adrienne Liesching (Camp) and Geoff Moore

It Takes Two: 15 Collaborations & DuetsSparrow Records

Geoff and Adrienne join together perfectly on their rendition of the song that Geoff wrote. The music has an almost Celtic feel and listening will all but transport you to a valley filled with Heather.

Anthony Evans

Anthony Evans - The BridgeEMI Gospel

With a voice as smooth as glass, Anthony Evans gives the song a jazzy feel and shows us that he can sing any style and sing it well.

Avalon

Avalon - Faith (A Hymn Collection)Courtesy of: EMI

Avalon doesn't add a lot of bells and whistles to their version and it works quite well. They released the song the first time in 2007 on Faith: A Hymns Collection. The song was re-released in 2009 on Avalon: The Greatest Hits.

Bethany Dillon & Matt Hammitt

Bethany Dillon & Matt Hammitt - In Christ Alone - Modern Hymns Of WorshipSparrow Records

Matt and Bethany take turns singing and definitely bring out the best in each other. Their version was released in 2008 on In Christ Alone - Modern Hymns Of Worship.

Joanne Hogg / Margaret Becker / Maire Brennan

The Ultimate Collection - CelticStraightWay Music

Joanne Hogg, Margaret Becker and Maire Brennan first released their soothing version of "In Christ Alone" in 2001 on In Christ Alone: New Hymns of Prayer & Worship. The song was re-released five years later on Ultimate Collection: Celtic. The harmony between Becker, Brennan and Hogg is truly a beautiful thing.

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