CCM Classic Blog
11 Consecutive Vocalist of The Year Awards...Guess Who? by Philip Mayaab
The 80s were the decade that contemporary Christian music became a financial juggernaut. During the 70s, artists were trying to become established with the fans, and the notion of Godly lyrics set to pop music was a tough sell, to a mainly traditional Christian consumer. In the 80s howeve
"Make Me Ready"....For What?...For Farrell & Farrell! By Phillip Mayabb
In 1981, the Contemporary Christian music industry was growing by leaps and bounds. Over the previous 5 or so years, it had seen steady growth in album and ticket sales, and the industry itself was starting to emerge as a real musical entity. Younger fans (myself included) were getting into th
The King of Not Only Rock but Gospel, Jake Hess, Terry Blackwood, Armond Morales and The Other Imperials Keeping it Alive; by Philip Mayabb
I will never forget the afternoon of August 16, 1976...I was a 9 year old little boy, at my grandmother's house (she was my babysitter), and I was watching "The Mod Squad" on television (can any of you remember that show?). All at once, the local station's news anchor interrupted the sh
"Everybody Needs A Little Help" David Meece by Philip Mayabb
Ah, the early days of the Contemporary Christian music "industry" in the late 70s...the "Jesus Music" era was winding down, and the days of artists just simply finding some place to perform, were coming to an end. Traditional Christians, who for many years had little choice in "gospel"
1
Recent Posts
- You May Love or Disdain Chris Christian; The fact is, He is a Legend in the CCM World With a Great Album in 1981: By Philip Mayaab
- If You Are a Gary Chapman Fan, Then This Weeks Blog is Just For You; by Philip Mayabb
- The Most Prolific Writing Team in the History of Christian Music: Guess Who? By Philip Mayaab
- This Christian Artist Started His Career With His Own Funk Band ala Sly & The Family Stone? By Philip Mayabb
- Amy Grants "Humble Beginning to Iconic Crossover Artsit"; by Philip Mayaab
- Isaac Air Freight Delivers...Ask Tommy Coomes:by Philip Mayaab
- A Young Soprano Singer From The Gaither's Backup Group Who Stole the Show in 1981; Guess Who: by Phillip Mayaab
- Who Was The Greatest Christian Rock Band of All Time? " In My Opinion".... By Philip Mayabb
- "The Yellow and Black Attack" Heavy Metal Enters The Christian Music Space; by Philip Mayaab
- "There is just something Special About the Classic Hymns of The Church" and 2nd Chapter of Acts Delivers! by Philip Mayabb