Michael Card
Encyclopedia
Michael Card is an American
Christian
singer-songwriter
, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee
. He is best known for his contributions in Contemporary Christian Music
, which couple folk-style
melodies and instrumentation with lyrics that stem from intensive study of the Bible
. Since his debut in 1981, he has sold more than 4 million albums and has written 19 number one singles. He has also authored several books, including Gold Medallion Book Award
winner A Sacred Sorrow.
as the son of a doctor and grandson of a Baptist minister. He received Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Biblical Studies
from Western Kentucky University
, and was awarded the university's "Distinguished Alumni Award" in 1997. His studies in physics
and astronomy
allowed him to support himself while a student by working for six years at a planetarium
. As of 2005, he is working on a Doctorate of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) in Classical Literature
.
, then asked him to record a demo tape so Scruggs could get a job as a producer. The record label agreed to hire Scruggs as long as his first project was to produce an album featuring Card. Since then Card has released nineteen original albums and at least six compilation albums. Another album, Starkindler, is composed of Card's interpretations of traditional Celtic
hymn
s. The compilations often include one or two new songs along with previously released material. With the exception of Starkindler, Card writes the vast majority of the music he records (although sometimes with collaborators).
Many of Card's albums are structured around a unifying theme. For example, the songs from The Beginning are all based on the Pentateuch. The individual songs have subjects such as Genesis, Leviticus
, Abraham
, Isaac
and Moses
. Card is particularly adept at relating difficult or obscure concepts from the Old Testament
to more understandable themes from the New Testament
. For example, the song "Jubilee" talks about the period of rest and the release from debts and slavery commanded in the Jubilee
year as described in Leviticus
25, but also reveals how the idea culminated in the rest and freedom from condemnation offered through Jesus
.
Card's most famous song is "El Shaddai
", which was recorded by Amy Grant
as well as by Card himself. Grant's recording was named #326 on the RIAA
's list of 365 Songs of the Century
in 2001. Other popular Card songs include "Immanuel," "Joy in the Journey," and "Heal Our Land." "Heal Our Land" was commissioned as the 1993 National Day of Prayer
's theme song.
Despite his success in music, Card has always maintained that his music career is secondary to his calling as a Bible teacher. He has at times distanced himself from the CCM industry by criticizing the promotion of personalities over musical content and the shifting emphasis away from God in order to sell more albums.
One current music project is his writing and mentoring of musicians under the ByFor.org Project.
, homeschooling
, and Christian discipleship and mentoring. As of 2005, he has joined with NavPress to pursue his interest in writing Christian fiction
.
, and the Caribbean
. It was also available via internet streaming audio and as a podcast. The show was an amalgam of talk, musical performances and Bible study. The show ceased production in March, 2009.
Jerry Johnson, the author of the article on Michael Card in Desert News, later admitted:
Dove Awards
1988 GMA Dove Award
1994 GMA Dove Award
1994 RIAA
Certified Gold Recording
1997 Western Kentucky University Distinguished Alumnus http://www.wku.edu/tradition/97hoda.html
1998 National Religious Broadcasters
Chairman's Award
2001 RIAA 365 Songs of the Century
2002 Publishers Weekly
Award
2002 Chicago Book Clinic Award Of Excellence
2006 ECPA Christian Book Awards
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Christian
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
. He is best known for his contributions in Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
, which couple folk-style
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
melodies and instrumentation with lyrics that stem from intensive study of the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
. Since his debut in 1981, he has sold more than 4 million albums and has written 19 number one singles. He has also authored several books, including Gold Medallion Book Award
Gold Medallion Book Award
The Christian Book Award is an annual award given by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association to honor Christian content in several categories, including Bibles, Fiction, Children, Inspiration, Bible Reference, and Non-Fiction. Winners are announced each year at the industry's Executive...
winner A Sacred Sorrow.
Career
Card was born in Madison, TennesseeMadison, Tennessee
Madison, Tennessee is a neighborhood in northeast Nashville, Tennessee in the United States. It is incorporated as part of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County....
as the son of a doctor and grandson of a Baptist minister. He received Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Biblical Studies
Biblical studies
Biblical studies is the academic study of the Judeo-Christian Bible and related texts. For Christianity, the Bible traditionally comprises the New Testament and Old Testament, which together are sometimes called the "Scriptures." Judaism recognizes as scripture only the Hebrew Bible, also known as...
from Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. It was formally founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier....
, and was awarded the university's "Distinguished Alumni Award" in 1997. His studies in physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
and astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
allowed him to support himself while a student by working for six years at a planetarium
Planetarium
A planetarium is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation...
. As of 2005, he is working on a Doctorate of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
(Ph.D.) in Classical Literature
Classics
Classics is the branch of the Humanities comprising the languages, literature, philosophy, history, art, archaeology and other culture of the ancient Mediterranean world ; especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome during Classical Antiquity Classics (sometimes encompassing Classical Studies or...
.
Musician
Card never intended to be a professional musician. He got his start when his professor and mentor, Dr. William Lane, asked Card to write some music to accompany weekly sermons at their church. His friend, musician Randy ScruggsRandy Scruggs
Randy Scruggs is a music producer, songwriter and guitarist. He had his first recording at the age of 13...
, then asked him to record a demo tape so Scruggs could get a job as a producer. The record label agreed to hire Scruggs as long as his first project was to produce an album featuring Card. Since then Card has released nineteen original albums and at least six compilation albums. Another album, Starkindler, is composed of Card's interpretations of traditional Celtic
Celtic music
Celtic music is a term utilised by artists, record companies, music stores and music magazines to describe a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic people of Western Europe...
hymn
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
s. The compilations often include one or two new songs along with previously released material. With the exception of Starkindler, Card writes the vast majority of the music he records (although sometimes with collaborators).
Many of Card's albums are structured around a unifying theme. For example, the songs from The Beginning are all based on the Pentateuch. The individual songs have subjects such as Genesis, Leviticus
Leviticus
The Book of Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, and the third of five books of the Torah ....
, Abraham
Abraham
Abraham , whose birth name was Abram, is the eponym of the Abrahamic religions, among which are Judaism, Christianity and Islam...
, Isaac
Isaac
Isaac as described in the Hebrew Bible, was the only son Abraham had with his wife Sarah, and was the father of Jacob and Esau. Isaac was one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites...
and Moses
Moses
Moses was, according to the Hebrew Bible and Qur'an, a religious leader, lawgiver and prophet, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed...
. Card is particularly adept at relating difficult or obscure concepts from the Old Testament
Old Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
to more understandable themes from the New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
. For example, the song "Jubilee" talks about the period of rest and the release from debts and slavery commanded in the Jubilee
Jubilee (Biblical)
The Jubilee year is the year at the end of seven cycles of Sabbatical years , and according to Biblical regulations had a special impact on the ownership and management of land in the territory of the kingdoms of Israel and of Judah; there is some debate whether it was the 49th year The Jubilee...
year as described in Leviticus
Leviticus
The Book of Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, and the third of five books of the Torah ....
25, but also reveals how the idea culminated in the rest and freedom from condemnation offered through Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
.
Card's most famous song is "El Shaddai
El Shaddai (song)
"El Shaddai" is a Contemporary Christian music song. It was written by Michael Card and John Thompson, using direct quotes from scripture as their inspiration, and recorded by Michael Card on one of his first two albums...
", which was recorded by Amy Grant
Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
as well as by Card himself. Grant's recording was named #326 on the RIAA
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
's list of 365 Songs of the Century
Songs of the Century
The "Songs of the Century" list is part of an education project by the Recording Industry Association of America , the National Endowment for the Arts, and Scholastic Inc. that aims to "promote a better understanding of America’s musical and cultural heritage" in American schools...
in 2001. Other popular Card songs include "Immanuel," "Joy in the Journey," and "Heal Our Land." "Heal Our Land" was commissioned as the 1993 National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day...
's theme song.
Despite his success in music, Card has always maintained that his music career is secondary to his calling as a Bible teacher. He has at times distanced himself from the CCM industry by criticizing the promotion of personalities over musical content and the shifting emphasis away from God in order to sell more albums.
One current music project is his writing and mentoring of musicians under the ByFor.org Project.
Author
Michael Card is the author or co-author of nineteen books. He originally started writing as a way to share the knowledge he accumulated while researching his songs. His studies were so in-depth that he couldn't condense everything he had learned into one short song. The books that resulted from album research bear the same titles as the albums. He then branched out to other subjects not specifically based on his music, such as the Gospel of JohnGospel of John
The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus...
, homeschooling
Homeschooling
Homeschooling or homeschool is the education of children at home, typically by parents but sometimes by tutors, rather than in other formal settings of public or private school...
, and Christian discipleship and mentoring. As of 2005, he has joined with NavPress to pursue his interest in writing Christian fiction
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
.
Radio Host
In addition to touring and writing, Card also hosted a weekly radio program. In the Studio with Michael Card was carried by stations in 48 states, CanadaCanada
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...
, and the Caribbean
Caribbean
The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of islands more than 2,000 miles long separating the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, to the west and south, from the Atlantic Ocean, to the east and north...
. It was also available via internet streaming audio and as a podcast. The show was an amalgam of talk, musical performances and Bible study. The show ceased production in March, 2009.
Controversies
- In 1996, Michael Card caused some concern within his primarily evangelicalEvangelicalismEvangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
fan base by co-releasing an album (Brother to Brother) as well as touring with musician John Michael TalbotJohn Michael TalbotJohn Michael Talbot is an American Roman Catholic singer-songwriter-guitarist who is founder of a monastic community, the Brothers and Sisters of Charity.-Biography:...
. Some fans and critics felt betrayed by the collaboration since Card is known for lyrics that scrupulously adhere to ProtestantProtestantismProtestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
theologyTheologyTheology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
whereas Talbot is a Roman CatholicRoman Catholic ChurchThe Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
.
- On November 14, 2004, Michael Card provided the music for a sermon by Ravi ZachariasRavi ZachariasFrederick Antony Ravi Kumar Zacharias is an Indian-born, Canadian-American evangelical Christian apologist. Zacharias is the author of numerous Christian books, including Gold Medallion Book Award winner Can Man Live Without God? and bestsellers Light in the Shadow of Jihad and The Grand Weaver...
at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' TabernacleSalt Lake TabernacleThe Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as the Mormon Tabernacle, is located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah along with the Salt Lake Assembly Hall and Salt Lake Temple.-History:...
in Salt Lake City, UtahSalt Lake City, UtahSalt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
. In coverage of the event, a Deseret Morning NewsDeseret Morning NewsThe Deseret News is a newspaper published in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is Utah's oldest continuously published daily newspaper. It has the second largest daily circulation in the state behind The Salt Lake Tribune. The Deseret News is owned by Deseret News Publishing Company, a subsidiary of...
reporter attributed the following statement to Card:
Still, Card said, he doesn't see Mormonism and evangelical Christianity as opposed to each other. They are more like the two ends of a long thread — part of the same thing.
- Since the statement was not a direct quote, some have surmised that Card was misunderstood. The impact of this statement can be understood in the context that many Protestants deny that Mormons are ChristiansMormonism and ChristianityMormonism and Christianity have a complex theological, historical, and sociological relationship. Mormons express the doctrines of Mormonism using standard biblical terminology, and have similar views about the nature of Jesus' atonement, bodily resurrection, and Second Coming as traditional...
and consider the LDS church a cultCultThe word cult in current popular usage usually refers to a group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre. The word originally denoted a system of ritual practices...
. Card's response to his critics online did satisfy some since it denied the quote, whilst the LDS interviewer later admitted to re-wording Card's statement somewhat interpretively.
Jerry Johnson, the author of the article on Michael Card in Desert News, later admitted:
The word Michael used was "continuum." He said he thought the tensions between the LDS Church and the Evangelicals was because the LDS Church was on one end of the "continuum" and Evangelicals on the either.
Discography/writings
- First Light (1981)
- Legacy (1983)
- Known By The Scars (1984)
- Scandalon (1985)
- The Final Word (1987)
- Present Reality (1988)
- Sleep Sound in Jesus: Gentle Lullabies (1989)
- The Beginning (1989)
- The Way of Wisdom (1990)
- The Promise: A Celebration of Christ’s Birth (1991)
- The Word: Recapturing the Imagination (1992)
- Come to the Cradle (1993)
- Poiema (1994)
- Brother to Brother (with John Michael TalbotJohn Michael TalbotJohn Michael Talbot is an American Roman Catholic singer-songwriter-guitarist who is founder of a monastic community, the Brothers and Sisters of Charity.-Biography:...
) (1996) - Close Your Eyes So You Can See (1996)
- Unveiled Hope (1997)
- Starkindler: A Celtic Conversation Across Time (1998)
- Concert Talks Volume 1 (1998)
- Soul Anchor (2000)
- Scribbling in the Sand (2002)
- A Fragile Stone (2003) now out of print; reissued in 2006.
- "The Rabbi's Heartbeat" (2003) CD single available only with Brennan ManningBrennan ManningBrennan Manning is an author, friar, priest, contemplative and speaker.Born and raised in Depression-era New York City, Manning finished high school, enlisted in the US Marine Corps, and fought in the Korean War. When Manning returned to the United States, he enrolled at Saint Francis University...
's The Rabbi's Heartbeat book. - The Life of Simon Peter (8 disc teaching series) (2003)
- The Hidden Face of God (2006)
- A Fragile Stone (Reissue) (2006) Comes with DVD of a 4-part program Michael Card did with Day Of DiscoveryDay of DiscoveryEach week, ’s 30-minute television broadcast offers viewers a fresh, insightful look at current and historical events, social issues, prophecy, and issues of the Christian faith....
on Simon Peter. - Hymns (2008)
Compilation albums
- Legacy and First Light (1988) both albums reissued on a single disc.
- The Life (1988) contains The Final Word, Scandalon and Known by the Scars in a boxed set (except "Crown Him (Reprise)")
- The Early Works (1991)
- The Ancient Faith (1993) contains The Beginning, The Way of Wisdom and The Word: Recapturing the Imagination in a boxed set (plus "Heal Our Land" song for the National Day of Prayer & "Ancient Faith Overture")
- Joy in the Journey (1994) contains "Chorus of Faith" and remakes of "Why", "El Shaddai" and "Come to the Table" not available on any other CD
- The Early Years (1996) contains popular songs from The Life trilogy
- Signature Songs (1999) contains popular songs from Legacy and First Light
- The Ultimate Collection (2006)
- Luke -- A World Turned upside Down (2011)
Other works featuring Michael Card
- Christmas (1988) Michael Card sings "What Child Is This?". Not available elsewhere.
- Coram Deo (1992) Michael Card sings two duets with Charlie Peacock: "Amen! Praise And Glory!" and "Lord Of Love".
- Steve Green People Need The Lord (1994) Duet on "Embrace The Cross".
- Promise Keepers- A Life That Shows (1994) Song "Bearers Of The Light", later available on Poiema, debuts here.
- Wedding album (1995) Michael Card's "Earthly Perfect Harmony" and "Lord of Love", a duet with Charlie Peacock appear.
- Wes KingWes KingWes King , born in Winder, Georgia, is an American contemporary-Christian singer, songwriter, and musician. He is perhaps best known for his 1993 album The Robe. For a very brief period in the late 1980s, he attended Covenant College outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee...
"A Room Full Of Stories" (1997) Wrote "Who But God?" - Songs 4 Life: Feel The Power (1998) "Love Crucified Arose" appears.
- Songs 4 life: Renew your heart! (1998) "Joy In The Journey" appears.
- John Michael Talbot "Cave Of The Heart" (1999) Backing vocals.
- 30 Years of Award-Winning Music (1999) "El Shaddai" appears.
- Songs From The Book (1999) "The Book" appears. Michael Card also plays acoustic guitar on "El Shaddai" sung by Winans Phase 2 & Amy Grant.
- John Michael Talbot Wisdom (2001) Backing vocals.
- I Will Be Here: 10 Contemporary Wedding Songs includes "The Wedding"
- Giving You the Rest of My Life: 13 Contemporary Classics for Memorable Weddings Michael Card & Charlie Peacock's "Amen! Praise And Glory" is included, but Charlie Peacock isn't credited as singing.
- Let Us Pray: The National Day of Prayer Album "Heal Our Land" appears.
Videos
- "Front Row" (1990)
- "The Word: Recapturing The Imagination" (1992) Includes music video "So Many Books".
- "The Visual Bible: The Debate Over Tradition" (1994) Includes "Recapture Me" music video.
- "Christmas In Belfast" (1997)
- "Scribbling In The Sand" (2002) Also on DVD.
Books
- Sleep Sound in Jesus (1989) (ISBN 0-7369-1219-3)
- Immanuel: Reflections on the Life of Christ (1990) (ISBN 0-8407-7496-6)
- The Promise: A Celebration of Christ’s Birth (1991) (ISBN 0-917143-07-8)
- Come to the Cradle (1993) (ISBN 0-917143-24-8)
- The Parable of Joy: Reflections on the Wisdom of the Book of John (1995) (ISBN 0-7852-8229-7)
- Close Your Eyes So You Can See: Stories of Children in the Life of Jesus (1996) (ISBN 1-56507-425-4)
- Joy in the Journey (1996) (ISBN 0-7935-7665-2)
- The Homeschool Journey (with Susan Card) (1997) (ISBN 1-56507-568-4)
- Unveiled Hope: Eternal Encouragement from the Book of Revelation (with Scotty Smith) (1997) (ISBN 0-7852-7209-7)
- Tell Me Why: Eternal Answers to Life's Timeless Questions (1999) (ISBN 1-58134-031-1) — Answers to children's questions such as "Why did God make me?" and "Why do we have to die?"
- A Violent Grace (2000) (ISBN 1-57673-688-1) — Focuses on the frequently ignored brutality of JesusJesusJesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
' crucifixionCrucifixionCrucifixion is an ancient method of painful execution in which the condemned person is tied or nailed to a large wooden cross and left to hang until dead...
. - The Walk: A Moment in Time When Two Lives Intersect (2001) (ISBN 0-7852-7750-1) — Chronicles the 20-year relationship between Card and his mentor, Dr. William Lane, until Lane's death.
- Scribbling in the Sand: Christ and Creativity (2002) (ISBN 0-8308-2317-4)
- Scribbling In The Sand Audio Book (2002)
- A Fragile Stone: the Emotional Life of Simon Peter (2003) (ISBN 0-8308-2372-7)
- A Fragile Stone Audio Book (2003)
- A Sacred Sorrow: Reaching Out to God in The Lost Language of Lament (2005) (ISBN 1-57683-667-3) — Reclaiming the ability to cry out to God when we suffer.
- A Sacred Sorrow Experience Guide (2005) (ISBN 1-57683-668-1) — A 10-week study that helps the reader relate his own painful experiences to those of Biblical personages.
- The Hidden Face of God: Finding the Missing Door to the Father Through Lament (2007) (ISBN 1-57683-669-X)
Awards
1983 GMAGospel Music Association
The Gospel Music Association was founded in 1964 for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of Gospel music. There are currently about 4,000 members worldwide...
Dove Awards
- Songwriter of the YearDove Award for Songwriter of the YearWinners of the Gospel Music Association Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year are:* 2010 Jennie Lee Riddle* 2009 Steven Curtis Chapman* 2008 Cindy Morgan* 2007 Aaron Shust* 2006 Christa Wells* 2005 Mark Hall* 2004 Mark Hall* 2003 Nichole Nordeman...
- Song of the YearDove Award for Song of the YearThe following is a list of recipients of the GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year:* 2011 "Sometimes I Cry" * 2010 "By Your Side" * 2009 "Give Me Your Eyes" * 2008 "East to West"...
: "El Shaddai"
1988 GMA Dove Award
- Praise & Worship Album of the Year: The Final Word
1994 GMA Dove Award
- Children's Music Album of the Year: Come to the Cradle
1994 RIAA
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
Certified Gold Recording
- Sleep Sound in Jesus
1997 Western Kentucky University Distinguished Alumnus http://www.wku.edu/tradition/97hoda.html
1998 National Religious Broadcasters
National Religious Broadcasters
National Religious Broadcasters is an American organization that represents Christian religious broadcasters on American television and radio, including several high-profile televangelists and Christian radio show hosts. It claims a membership of more than 1700 organizations...
Chairman's Award
2001 RIAA 365 Songs of the Century
Songs of the Century
The "Songs of the Century" list is part of an education project by the Recording Industry Association of America , the National Endowment for the Arts, and Scholastic Inc. that aims to "promote a better understanding of America’s musical and cultural heritage" in American schools...
- #326 "El Shaddai," as recorded by Amy GrantAmy GrantAmy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
2002 Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly, aka PW, is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers and literary agents...
Award
- Best Religion Book: Scribbling in the Sand
2002 Chicago Book Clinic Award Of Excellence
- Best General Trade Book in the Self-Help Category: Scribbling in the Sand
2006 ECPA Christian Book Awards
- Winner in the Christian Life Category: A Sacred Sorrow
Christian Radio Hits
| Album | Song | Year | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Light | "I Have Decided" | 1982 | 8 |
| "Fan the Flame" | 1982 | 16 | |
| "Jesus Loves Me (This I Know)" | 1982 | 8 | |
| Legacy | "Love Crucified Arose" | 1983 | 5 |
| "Abba Father" | 1983 | 4 | |
| "Tell the World that Jesus Loves You" | 1983 | 32 | |
| "This Must be The Lamb" | 1984 | 14 | |
| Known by the Scars | "Known by the Scars" | 1985 | 14 |
| Scandalon | "Scandalon" | 1986 | 3 |
| The Final Word | "The Final Word" | 1987 | 11 |
| "Celebrate the Child" | 1987 | 14 | |
| "To the Mystery" | 1988 | 10 | |
| Present Reality | "That's What Faith Must Be" | 1988 | 14 |
| "Know You in the Now" | 1988 | 6 | |
| The Beginning | "Jubilee" | 1990 | 7 |
| "Lift up the Suffering Symbol" | 1990 | 23 | |
| The Way of Wisdom | "The Way of Wisdom" | 1991 | 15 |
| "How Long" | 1991 | 14 | |
| The Promise: A Celebration of Christ's Birth | "We Will Find Him" | 1992 | 16 |