40 Greatest CCM Artists

Submitted by enigmazach on Wed, 04/18/2007 - 01:24
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  1. Bill Gaither
  2. Amy Grant
  3. Michael W. Smith
  4. Jars of Clay
  5. Sandi Patty
  6. dc Talk
  7. Rich Mullins
  8. Steve Taylor
  9. Steven Curtis Chapman
  10. Twila Paris
  11. Daniel Amos (DA)
  12. John Michael Talbot
  13. Michael Omartian
  14. Petra
  15. Rebecca St. James
  16. Michael English
  17. Audio Adrenaline
  18. Carman
  19. Phil Keaggy
  20. Russ Taff
  21. The 77's
  22. Bob Carlisle
  23. Stryper
  24. Margaret Becker
  25. Ray Boltz
  26. Newsboys
  27. Caedmon's Call
  28. MercyMe
  29. Kathy Troccoli
  30. Charlie Peacock
  31. Third Day
  32. MxPx
  33. Whitecross
  34. 4 Him
  35. Debbie Boone
  36. Susan Ashton
  37. Jaci Velasquez
  38. Morris Chapman
  39. Michael Card
  40. Point of Grace
Author Comments: 

I don't think a list like this has ever been done before, so I thought it was about time. I don't claim this draft to be accurate, however I think I've got most of the key players. Suggestions and input from others is always welcome. :)

Honorable Mentions:
Steve Archer
Steve Camp
Christafari
Ashley Cleveland
Sandra Crouch
Delirious?
Phil Driscoll
Gaither Vocal Band
Kim Hill
Dallas Holm
Cheri Keaggy
Phil Keaggy
Cristy Lane
Max Lucado
Geoff Moore
Patsy Moore
Promise Keepers
Seven Day Jesus
Billy Sprague
Randy Stonehill
The Swirling Eddies

Notable gospel artists associated with CCM:
Andrae Crouch
Billy & Sarah Gaines
John P. Kee
Sounds of Blackness
Beau Williams
Vickie Winans
The Winans