GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection
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GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection is a three-CD collection commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Gospel Music Association of Canada
. It showcases the history of Christian music
in Canada
. The album won the GMA Canada Covenant Award
for Special Events/Compilation Album Of The Year in 2008.
GMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
. It showcases the history of Christian music
Christian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The album won the GMA Canada Covenant Award
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
for Special Events/Compilation Album Of The Year in 2008.
Disc 1
- I'm So Happy - Hokus PickHokus PickHokus Pick was a Christian pop/rock band that was together from 1988 to 1999. The four members of Hokus Pick met in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hokus Pick was well known for their quirky sense of humor, using sarcasm, satire, and general silliness to convey a deeper message.Hokus Pick toured...
- Who Am I - Raylene Scarrot
- Small - Amanda FalkAmanda Falk-Musical career:In 2004 she released her self-titled debut album on Avante Records. The album went on to win a Juno Award. She has gone on to win the GMA Canada Covenant Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years, 2005 through 2008....
- Here To Stay - Greg SczebelGreg SczebelGreg Sczebel is a Canadian Juno Award-winning independent singer/songwriter from Salmon Arm, BC. His career in music began at the age of 17. The oldest of two children, Greg grew up with two musical parents , and started performing publicly at the age of four...
- Today (As For Me And My House) - Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
- The Voice Of Creation - Tara DettmanTara DettmanTara Dettman is a Canadian Christian music artist and songwriter from Clifford, Ontario, currently residing in South Africa. Her debut album, Overtaken was released in 2004....
, Deanna Chapman, Monica Joy - What I've Found - Riley ArmstrongRiley Armstrong (musician)Riley Armstrong is a Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter from the hamlet of Dapp, Alberta, Canada. His live performances have been described as innovative, engaging, funny and surprising. Musically his work is eclectic, combining acoustic guitar and hip-hop rhythms, with layers of sound...
- I'll Find You There - The KryThe KryThe Kry is a Christian rock/worship band from Quebec City, Canada. The band consists of Jean-Luc La Joie Yves La Joie, , Nic Rodriguez , The Lajoie brothers currently both serve on staff at located in Southern California.In addition to their invitational songs,...
- I Know - Carried AwayCarried Away (band)Carried Away is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musical group from Ontario, Canada. Signed to Glide Records, the group has released three studio albums.- History :...
- Waiting - Jake
- Come To Me - Jill Paquette
- Angels In The Air (Nathan's Song) - The Suspenders
- Heaven Is My Home - Arlen Salte
- Forever Young - Connie Scott
- Cast A Light - Higher Power
Disc 2
- Great Gettin' Up Mornin' - The Four LadsThe Four LadsThe Four Lads is a popular Canadian male singing quartet. In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the group earned many gold singles and albums. Its million-selling signature tunes include "Moments to Remember," "Standin' on the Corner," "No, Not Much," "Who Needs You," and "Istanbul."The Four Lads makes...
- Seize The Day - Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
- Get With The Rhythm - Rhythm & News
- Salvation Station - NewworldsonNewworldsonNewworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and...
- Hunger Mountain - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Deep Calls To Deep - Steve BellSteve Bell (musician)Steve Bell is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is among the best-known Christian musicians in Canada and is an accomplished songwriter and record producer. Steve has an extensive catalogue of songs including "Deep Calls to Deep", "Eventide" and...
- Ocean - Ten Shekel ShirtTen Shekel ShirtTen Shekel Shirt is a rock band based in New Haven, CT. The band was founded by Lamont Hiebert, and currently consists of Hiebert along with Jonny Rodgers, Colin Meyer and Tim Sway....
- Water - Matt BrouwerMatt BrouwerMatt Brouwer is a Juno Award winning Canadian singer/songwriter who got his start in the music industry while studying music at school in Alberta, Canada. While in college he and fellow students founded the band Monday Night Worship...
- Go! - Warren Halstrom
- Instrument Of Praise - Toronto Mass Choir
- That's What I Love About Jesus - Paul BrandtPaul BrandtPaul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
- Power 2 Change - Kelita
- He's In The Midst - Torchmen Quartet
- You Are My Wholeness - Salmond and Mulder
- I'd Rather Have Jesus - George Beverly SheaGeorge Beverly SheaGeorge Beverly "Bev" Shea is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea has often been described as "America's beloved Gospel singer" and is considered "the first international singing 'star' of the gospel world," as a consequence of his solos at Billy...
Disc 3
- Filled With Your Glory - Starfield
- Be My Escape - Relient KRelient KRelient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
- Onward - The Awakening
- What It's Like - DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Bounce - ManafestManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
- Life Is - Sharon Riley and Faith Chorale
- Once - Londa Larmond
- World Vision - Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
- Crazy Mary - FM StaticFM StaticFM Static is a two-piece Toronto-based pop punk band currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records. The band was started as a side project by Thousand Foot Krutch frontman Trevor McNevan, and drummer Steve Augustine...
- Things Break - Elim Hall
- Every Little Thing - Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
- Rawkfist - Thousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in 1995. They have released five major studio albums: Set It Off , Phenomenon , The Art of Breaking , The Flame In All of Us , and Welcome to the Masquerade . They also have one live album, Live at the Masquerade...
- Black Pyramid - Lucerin Blue
- He's The Creator - Daniel BandDaniel BandThe Daniel Band is a Canadian hard rock group. They were pioneers in Contemporary Christian Music for their sound that ranged from rock to heavy metal...
- Walkin' In Faith - Angelica