Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity List of Christian Bands and Artists Find New Christian Music Artists and Bands Share Flipboard Email Print Rick Diamond / Getty Images Christianity Christian Entertainment Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Inspirational Bible Devotions Denominations of Christianity Funerals and Memorial Services Christian Holidays Key Terms in Christianity Catholicism Latter Day Saints View More By Kim Jones Christian Music Expert Kim Jones is an ordained pastor and a co-founder of Road to Revelation, a Christian rock band. our editorial process Kim Jones Updated June 25, 2019 There are multiple forms of worship, but as Christians, we tend to dwell solely on the spoken, prayer-like method. However, singing praises and rejoicing through song is another emotionally-driven way to connect with God. The word "sing" is even used in the KJV of the Bible over 115 times. The idea that all Christian music can be categorized as either Gospel or Christian rock is a myth. There are plenty of Christian music bands out there, spanning across nearly every musical genre. Use this list to find new Christian bands to enjoy, no matter your taste in music. Praise & Worship Praise & Worship is also known as contemporary worship music (CWM). This type of music is often heard in churches that focus on a Holy Spirit-led, personal, experience-based relationship with God. It often incorporates a guitarist or pianist leading the band into a worship or praise-like song. You might hear this type of music in Protestant, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, and other Western churches. 1a.m. Aaron Keyes All Sons & Daughters Allan Scott Alvin Slaughter Bellarive Charles Billingsley Chris Clayton Chris McClarney Chris Tomlin Christy Nockels City Harmonic, The Crowder Dana Jorgensen Deidra Hughes Don Moen Elevation Worship Elisha's Request Gareth Paul Taylor Gungor Gwen Smith Hillsong Jadon Lavik Jason Bare Jason Upton Jeff Deyo Jon Thurlow Jordan Feliz Kari Jobe Katinas, The Kristin Schweain Lashanda McCadney Laura Story Lauren Daigle Matt Gilman Matt Maher Matt McCoy Matt Redman Paul Baloche Rend Collective Robbie Seay Band Russell & Kristi Selah SONICFLOOd Soulfire Revolution Steve and Sandi Steven Ybarra Stuart Townend Tim Timmons Travis Cottrell United Pursuit Gospel Gospel music began as hymns in the early 17th century. It's characterized by dominant vocals and whole body involvement, like clapping and stomping. This type of music was much different than other church music at the time because it had much more energy. Southern Gospel music is sometimes constructed as quartet music with four men and a piano. The type of music played under the Southern gospel genre may vary regionally, but as with all Christian music, the lyrics portray Biblical teachings. Beyond The Ashes Bill Gaither Booth Brothers Brothers Forever Buddy Greene Charlotte Ritchie Dixie Melody Boys Donnie McClurkin Dove Brothers Eighth Day Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Faithful Crossings Gaither Vocal Band Greater Vision Hope's Call Jason Crabb Karen Peck & New River Kenna Turner West Kingsmen Quartet Kirk Franklin Mandisa Marvin Winans Mary Mary Mercy's Well Mike Allen Natalie Grant Paid in Full Pathfinders, The Pfeifers, The Praise Incorporated Reba Praise Rod Burton Russ Taff Sharron Kay King Smokie Norful Southern Plainsmen Sunday Edition Tamela Mann The Akins The Browns The Crabb Family The Freemans The Gibbons Family The Glovers The Goulds The Hoppers The Hoskins Family The Kingsmen Quartet The Lesters The Martins The Nelons The Perrys The Promise The Sneed Family The Talley Trio The Walkers The Watkins Family Wayne Haun Country Country music is a wildly popular genre, but there are other sub-genres that could exist beneath it, such as Christian country music (CCM). CCM, sometimes called country gospel or inspirational country, blends the style of country with biblical lyrics. Like country music itself, it is an expansive genre, and no two CCM artists will sound exactly alike. Drums, guitar, and banjo are a few components often seen with country music. 33 MilesChristian DavisDel WayGayla EarlineGordon MoteHighway 101Jade SholtyJD AllenJeff & Sheri EasterJosh TurnerKellye CashMark Wayne GlasmireOak Ridge Boys, TheRandy TravisRed RootsRuss TaffSteve RichardThe MartinsThe Sneed FamilyThe Statler BrothersTy HerndonVictoria Griffith Modern Rock Modern Rock closely resembles Christian Rock. You'll notice that with some of the bands that perform this type of music, the lyrics may not speak directly about God or even Biblical ideas at all. Instead, the lyrics may contain implicit Biblical messages or may imply broader Christian teachings to other subjects. This makes Modern Rock music very popular with Christians and non-Christians alike. The songs can be heard widely on non-Christian radio stations across the country. Anberlin Bobby Bishop Bread of Stone Citizen Way Colton Dixon Daniel's Window Dustin Kensrue Echoing Angels Eisley Everyday Sunday Falling Up Family Force 5 Hearts of Saints John Michael Talbot John Schlitt Kathleen Carnali Kole Krystal Meyers Kutless Larry Norman Manic Drive Me in Motion NEEDTOBREATHE Newworldson Phil Joel Randy Stonehill Remedy Drive Revive Band Rocket Summer, The Runaway City Satellites and Sirens Seven Places Seventh Day Slumber Shaun Groves Silers Bald Stars Go Dim Superchic[k] The Fallen The Sonflowerz The Violet Burning Terry Boch VOTA (formerly known as Casting Pearls) Contemporary/Pop The bands below have used modern-style music to praise God in a new way, incorporating styles from pop, blues, country, and more. Contemporary music is often performed with acoustic instruments like guitars and pianos. 2 or More 4HIM Acapella Amy Grant Anthem Lights Ashley Gatta Barry Russo Bebo Norman Bethany Dillon Betsy Walker Blanca Brandon Heath Brian Doerksen Britt Nicole Bryan Duncan Burlap to Cashmere Carman Casting Crowns Charmaine Chasen Chelsie Boyd Cheri Keaggy Chris August Chris Rice Chris Sligh Circleslide Cloverton Coffey Anderson Danny Gokey Dara Maclean Dave Barnes Everfound Fernando Ortega Fiction Family for KING & COUNTRY Graceful Closure Group 1 Crew Hollyn Jason Castro Jason Eaton Band Jennifer Knapp Jessa Anderson Jim Murphy Jonny Diaz Jordan's Crossing Justin Unger Karyn Williams Kelly Minter Kristian Stanfill Kyle Sherman Lanae' Hale Lexi Elisha Mandisa Margaret Becker Marie Miller Mark Schultz Mat Kearney Matthew West Melissa Greene MercyMe Meredith Andrews Michael W Smith Mylon Le Fevre Natalie Grant Newsboys OBB Peter Furler Phil Wickham Plumb Rachel Chan Ray Boltz Relient K Revive Band Rhett Walker Band Royal Tailor Rush of Fools Russ Lee Ryan Stevenson Samestate Sarah Kelly Satellites and Sirens Shane and Shane Shine Bright Baby Sidewalk Prophets Solveig Leithaug Stacie Orrico Stellar Kart Steven Curtis Chapman True Vibe Unspoken Warren Barfield We Are Messengers Yancy Yellow Cavalier Alternative Rock This type of Christian music closely resembles standard rock music. Songs by the bands are typically more up-tempo than normal gospel and country Christian songs. Alternative Christian rock bands set themselves apart from other alternative rock groups with songs are clearly centered around salvation through Christ. Daniel's Window FONO Hearts of Saints Kole Krystal Meyers Larry Norman Manic Drive Me in Motion NEEDTOBREATHE Newsboys Newworldson Phil Joel Randy Stonehill Remedy Drive Rocket Summer, The Runaway City Seven Places Seventh Day Slumber Silers Bald Stars Go Dim Superchic[k] The Fallen The Sonflowerz The Violet Burning Indie Rock Whoever said Christian artists are mainstream? Indie (independent) rock is a type of alternative rock music that better describes DIY bands or artists that have a relatively small budget to produce their songs. FirefalldownFue Hard Rock/Metal Hard rock or metal is a type of rock music that has its roots in psychedelic rock, acid rock, and blues-rock. While most Christian music is generally more soft-spoken, the heart of Christian music is in the lyrics, which can easily be combined with louder and more up-tempo styles like hard rock and metal. Christian metal is loud and often characterized by amplified distortion sounds and long guitar solos. Sometimes, it might take a kick in your ears to hear the important lyrics behind these Godly bands. 12 Stones About A Mile August Burns Red Classic Petra Disciple Emery Eowyn Fireflight HarvestBloom Icon For Hire Light Up The Darknews Ilia Norma Jean P.O.D Project 86 Random Hero RED Road to Revelation Scarlet White Seven System Skillet Spoken Stryper The Letter Black The Protest Thousand Foot Krutch Underoath Wolves at the Gate Folk Folk songs are often passed through an oral tradition. Often, they are very old songs or songs that come from around the world. Folk music often historical and personal events into account and Christian folk is no different. Many Christian folk songs describe Jesus and his followers through a historical lens. Burlap to Cashmere Chris Rice Fiction Family Jennifer Knapp Jazz The word "jazz" itself comes from the 19th-century slang term "jasm," meaning energy. This time of music is often understood as highly expressive, which is a perfect medium for showing the intense emotions involved with Christianity. The jazz music genre includes music that was developed from blues and ragtime, and first made popular by African-Americans artists. Jonathon Butler Beach Beach music is also known as Carolina beach music or beach pop. It spawned from similar pop and rock music in the 1950s and 1960s. All it takes to make a Christian beach song is the incorporation of Christian values into the lyrics. Bill Mallia Hip-Hop Hip-hop is some of the best music to get your body moving, which is why it's so great for listening to Christian music. Group 1 Crew Lecrae Sean Johnson Inspirational The bands and artists in the inspirational genre encompass other similar genres like metal, pop, rap, rock, gospel, praise and worship, and others. As the name would suggest, this type of music is great for lifting your spirits. Since these artists sing about Christian morals and beliefs, they're perfect if you need some God-centered inspiration. Abigail MillerAndy FlanBrian LittrellDavid PhelpsFFHJosh WilsonKathy TroccoliLara LandonLarnelle HarrisLaura KaczorMandie PintoMichael CardPhillips, Craig & DeanScott KrippayneSteve GreenTwila ParisZechariah's Song Instrumental Instrumental Christian music takes the melodies of church hymns and plays them on instruments like piano or guitar. These types of Christian songs are great for praying or reading the Bible. The absence of lyrics makes these songs perfect for moments when you need to really concentrate. David KlinkenbergDinoEduard KlassenGreg HowlettGreg VailJeff BjorckJimmy RobertsKeith Andrew GrimLaura StincerMaurice SklarPaul AaronRoberto StuartRuth FazalThe Kenny MacKenzie Trio Bluegrass This type of Christian music has its roots in Irish and Scottish music, so the style is a bit different than most of the other genres in this list. However, it makes for some really soothing listening. With Christian lyrics added in, these bluegrass bands will definitely get your soul reaching for something larger than yourself. Canaan's CrossingCody Shuler & Pine Mountain RailroadJeff & Sheri EasterRicky SkaggsThe Balos FamilyThe Chigger Hill Boys & TerriThe Easter BrothersThe IsaacsThe Lewis FamilyThe Roys Blues Blues is another style of music that was formed by African-Americans in the Deep South around the late 1800s. It's related to spiritual and folk music. Christian blues music is slower than rock music and isn't heard on the radio as often as other popular genres. However, it's definitely a genre worth looking into. Blud BrosJimmie BratcherJonathon ButlerMike FarrisReverand Blues BandRuss TaffTerry Boch Celtic The harp and pipes are common instruments used in Celtic music, which are often seen as the old, traditional way for Christian music to be played. Ceili RainCrossing, TheEve and the GardenMoya BrennanRic Blair Children and Youth The bands below incorporate messages about God and morals to children through an easy and accessible voice and sound. They incorporate Christian messages in a way that children of all ages can understand. For instance, some of these bands might play songs about school or childhood games, but still keep all of it in the context of Christianity. butterflyfishChip RichterChristopher DuffleyCross The Sky MusicDonut Man, TheMiss PattyCake Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Jones, Kim. "List of Christian Bands and Artists." 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