Monday, December 7, 2009

CMR Awards and Christmas Break

Dear Reader,

2009 has nearly come and gone, and not surprisingly, it has seemed to fly by faster than ever. But even through the business of life, I have still found time nearly every week for informing you of today's best christian music. Now comes the time when I narrow down my favorite music of this year, and I want you to help me. Below are the nominees I have thought up, and so look at the artist, think it over, then vote on the poll to the right side of your screen. (You might have to scroll down.) So have fun, and tell your friends! It will be open until the 21st, when I will announce the winners.

Artist of the Year
Brandon Heath
Matthew West
Jars of Clay
David Crowder*Band
Third Day
Casting Crowns
Steven Curtis Chapman

Best Album of the Year

"The Long Fall Back to Earth" - Jars of Clay
"Heaven and Earth" - Phil Wickham
"Take Over" - Aaron Shust
"Love is On the Move" - Leeland
"Hope Rising" - Fee
"The Lost Get Found" - Britt Nicole
"Beauty Will Rise" - Steven Curtis Chapman
"Until the Whole World Hears" - Casting Crowns

New Artist of the Year

Sarah Reeves
Sidewalk Prophets
Danyew
Phil Stacey
Revive
Me In Motion

Best Single of the Year

"The Motions" - Matthew West
"Follow You" - Leeland
"The Lost Get Found" - Britt Nicole
"How He Loves" - David Crowder*Band
"By Your Side" - Tenth Avenue North
"City On Our Knees" - Tobymac
"Born Again" - Third Day
"Forgiven" - Sanctus Real
"Two Hands" - Jars of Clay
"Free to Be Me" - Francesca Battastelli

Also, I will not be doing any reviews until the first of the year at this point, unless something changes. Christmas coming up, you know... but here is a list of next years most anticipated releases.

Pieces of a Real Heart - Sanctus Real
Untitled - Tenth Avenue North
Tonight - Tobymac
Untitled - Rush of Fools
Hearts of Saints - Hearts of Saints
Beautiful Things - Gungor

Christian W. Lingner











Posted by Christian Lingner

12 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    The Danyew cd is amazing.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Danyew is on his way! Brilliant!

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  3. Christian Lingner (CMR Director)December 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Thanks for the comments! I am for Danyew in that catagory... but we'll have to see. I like Sidewalk Prophets a lot too.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Vote for Danyew!

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  5. Christian Lingner (CMR Director)December 8, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    So 24-hours gone, and these are the statistics.

    David Crowder*Band taking a big lead in votes, doubling any other contestant.

    "How He Loves" by DC*B also making big progress, and is 7 hits above any other singles.

    Heaven and Earth is taking off also in the album's category...

    And the New Artist category is by far getting the most attention, with 55 votes, 47 for Danyew. All MIKESCHAIR, Sidewalk Prophets and Sarah Reeves fans better speak up soon!

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  6. SaraDecember 8, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Haha, totally loving all of the love here! 52 votes of the 60 so far for Danyew! We really want him to win! :)

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  7. Christian Lingner (CMR Director)December 8, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Okay, what I do not want here is fake votes (Not that you guys are doing that) but you can tell all of your friends. Just no multiple voting stuff!

    Thanks!

    Christian

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  8. Christian Lingner (CMR Director)December 8, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    And feel free to become a follower if you like what you see...

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  9. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Scott Said....Danyew's CD is a cut above the rest. Can't wait to hear more from him.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    I think Dan yew CD deserves recognition for his great GOD given Talents!!! Vote for Dan yew !!!!

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  11. Christian LingnerDecember 9, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    And another day gone, and things are heating up.

    Danyew has it in the bag now, with 88% of the vote, but not secured. there is still time folks...

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  12. scooterDecember 11, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    danyew and wickham are putting out the best music of all the artists on here

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