Here's a List of the Top Christian Songs of 2008

2008 was a great year in Christian music. Excellent new music came from new faces and old favorites. The Top 40 Christian Hits of 2008 comes from charts like R&R, Billboard and is based on how many weeks any given song stayed in the Top 10.

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"You Are Everything" - Matthew West

Matthew West - Something To Say. Sparrow

With 20 weeks in the Top 10, this song was definitely a hit for West. Off of his release, Something To Say, Matthew West has a great deal to say after successful vocal cord surgery. This album isn't simply food for thought ... it's food for your spirit and your soul.

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"Let it Fade" - Jeremy Camp

Jeremy Camp - Beyond Measure. Courtesy of: BEC

Jeremy and wife Adrienne hit every note on this beautiful pop/rock tune, making it one of the best from the CD (which is excellent in itself). "Let it Fade" spent 16 weeks in the Top 10, allowing it to hold onto #2 easily.

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"God With Us" - MercyMe

MercyMe hit the bulls-eye again with their first single off of All That Is Within Me. Think Casting Crowns' "Who Am I" and you'll get an idea of the theme behind "God With Us."

Who are we that You would be mindful of us what do...

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"You Reign" - MercyMe

"You Reign" from All That Is Within Me is the second radio single to do really well. This song spent 14 weeks in the Top 10.

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"Call My Name" - Third Day

"Call My Name," which spent 14 weeks in the Top 10, is off of the album Revelation, which released on July 29th and rocked all the way to the top! Brad Avery may be missing, but the classic Third Day sound sure isn't.

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"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" - Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin - See The Morning. Courtesy of: EMI

Chris Tomlin put a new spin on a classic hymn by adding the very powerful praise chorus "My Chains Are Gone." As always, Chris did a fine job of bringing a classic to the forefront of the 21st century.

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"Jesus Messiah" - Chris Tomlin

"Jesus Messiah," which spent 13 weeks in the Top 10, is off of Chris Tomlin's 2008 release Hello Love. This song released to radio on June 13th and it was the most added song on Christian Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, and Christian Inspirational radio that week, with 97 total adds (according to Radio & Records).

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"Give Me Your Eyes" - Brandon Heath

"Give Me Your Eyes," which spent 12 weeks in the Top 10 (most of them at #1), is off of Brandon's 2008 release, What If We, which hit stores on August 19th. A soft melody carries a big stick on this tune.

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"Never Going Back To OK" - The Afters

The Afters - Never Going Back To OK. Columbia

Spending 12 weeks in the Top 10, "Never Going Back To OK" is the title track off of the band's February release. Upbeat pop describes this tune and The Afters do it quite well.

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"All Because Of Jesus" - Fee

With 11 weeks in the Top 10, "All Because of Jesus" came to us from Fee's 2007 release, We Shine. You've heard this tune before because Casting Crowns covered it on The Altar And The Door, but you haven't heard it like this.

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"East to West" - Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns - The Altar and the Door. Beach Street Records

This beautiful song, off of the Casting Crowns release The Altar and The Door, is one of my favorites. The usual fare from Casting Crowns, "East to West" boasts deep, meaningful lyrics, a perfect blend of vocals and sterling musicianship. This song spent 9 weeks on the Top 10 charts.

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"Every Man" - Casting Crowns

With 8 weeks in the Top 10, "Every Man" is another single from The Altar and The Door. As always, Mark Hall hits home with the lyrics on this tune, reminding us that there are plenty of everyday type people out there waiting for someone to give them some words of hope, encouragement, and love.

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"Unbreakable" - Fireflight

Fireflight - Unbreakable. Flicker Records

"Unbreakable" spent 8 weeks in the Top 10. It is the title track off of the March 2008 release from Fireflight. This tune was featured on NBC's Bionic Woman and it rocks!

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"Washed By The Water" - NEEDTOBREATHE

Needtobreathe - The Heat. Atlantic Records

With 8 weeks in the Top 10, "Washed By The Water" came from NEEDTOBREATHE's 2007 The Heat. Piano-driven and based on a true story, this one is a real winner.

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"Cinderella" - Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman - This Moment. Sparrow

This Steven Curtis Chapman song is off of This Moment, and it's sure to be any parent's favorite because we all have those "Cinderella" moments with our kids, where we take the time to smell the flowers and soak up the joy that God puts into them. Beautiful on its own, this song became especially poignant after Steven's youngest daughter, Maria, was killed in a tragic accident at home.

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"Your Grace is Enough" - Matt Maher

Matt Maher - Empty and Beautiful. Essential Records

This beautiful song is off of Matt Maher's Essential Records debut, Empty & Beautiful, and it spent seven weeks in the Top 10. You've heard the term "outta this world" ... well, this tune actually was! It went into space in June on NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery Mission STS-124.

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"Lose My Soul" - tobyMac f/ Kirk Franklin & Mandisa

"Lose My Soul," from Portable Sounds, features Kirk Franklin and Mandisa, as well as lyrics that let you know, beyond doubt, just how sincere about living his life to God's standards tobyMac really is. This song debuted in October, and it has spent seven weeks in the Top 10 so far.

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"In Better Hands" - Natalie Grant

From Natalie Grant's February 12, 2008, release Relentless, the piano-driven "In Better Hands" is soft-spoken, yet powerful, much like the lady herself.

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"I'm Letting Go" - Francesca Battistelli

Francesca Battistelli - My Paper Heart. Fervent Records

"I'm Letting Go" is off of Francesca's debut album with Fervent, My Paper Heart. The song, just like Francesca Battistelli herself, is catchy and the pop tune is a great taste of what's to come on the rest of the album.

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"What Life Would Be Like" - Big Daddy Weave

Big Daddy Weave - What Life Would Be Like. Fervent

"What Life Would Be Like" is the title track of Big Daddy Weave's July release. This great song spent five weeks in the Top 10.

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"Always" - Jason Champion

Jason Champion - Reflections. EMI Gospel

"Always" came to us from Jason Champion's debut CD, Reflections. With an R&B groove, this song is full of love and encouragement.

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"Love is Here" - Tenth Avenue North

Tenth Avenue North - Over and Underneath. Integrity

"Love is Here" is off of the band's debut CD, Over and Underneath. Soft rock with touching lyrics, this tune could easily be an unplugged version of Switchfoot.

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"Never Would Have Made It" - Marvin Sapp

"Never Would Have Made It" is off of Marvin Sapp's seventh album, Thirsty, which hit stores in the summer of 2007. With a voice that is as smooth as glass and the background vocals courtesy of Myron Butler & Levi, this motivational and moving song has everything going for it.

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"Those Nights" - Skillet

Skillet - Comatose. Courtesy of: Lava/Atlantic and Ardent/SRE

"Those Nights" is one of the great singles to come from 2006's Comatose. Hitting home with a wide range of people, this one "clicks" because we've all had "those nights."

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"No Matter What It Takes" - Jeremy Camp

"No Matter What It Takes" is another hit single off of the popular Beyond Measure. Kicking into high gear, this rocker lifts you up ... way up!

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"I Trust You" - James Fortune & Fiya

James Fortune & Fiya - The Transformation. Worldwide Music

"I Trust You" is off of the April 2007 release, The Transformation. With a very Kirk Franklin-ish type of sound, this song (and the wonderful vocals and harmonies) soars.

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"Believe" - Mainstay

Mainstay - Become Who Are You. BEC Recordings

"Believe" brought us Justin Anderson doing some incredible vocals (not unusual, I know) over more "pop" sounding acoustic music.

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"Song of Hope" - Robbie Seay Band

Robbie Seay Band - Give Yourself Away. Sparrow Records

"Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)" is off of the band's 2007 release, Give Yourself Away. Reminiscent of David Crowder Band, this modern worship song is upbeat and engaging.

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"There Will Be a Day" - Jeremy Camp

Jeremy Camp - Speaking Louder Than Before. BEC Recordings

This powerful and passionate song comes to us from Jeremy's November 25th release, Speaking Louder Than Before. The song has set a ton of records at radio and once you hear it, you'll certainly understand why. Outstanding!

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"For The Love Of The Game" - Pillar

Pillar - For The Love Of The Game. Provident

"For The Love Of The Game" is the title track off of the February 2008 release. Two-word description for this tune — it rocks! Want more? OK - It rocks hard!

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"How You Live (Turn Up The Music)" - Point of Grace

Point Of Grace - How You Live. Word Records

With a bit of a country flair, "How You Live (Turn Up The Music)," the title track off of Point of Grace's latest release, is a delightful tune with some strong meaning and a message that we all need to remember.

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"Yours" - Steven Curtis Chapman

"Yours" is another wonderful, heartfelt song that came to us from This Moment. This worship anthem reminds us that God rules it all and we truly do belong to him.

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"I Will Not Be Moved" - Natalie Grant

Natalie Grant showed that she has a little rock in her with "I Will Not Be Moved." Off of her latest release, Relentless, this is a great song about how being broken keeps us grounded and lets us find strength.

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"Captives Come Home" - Run Kid Run

Run Kid Run - Love at the Core. Tooth & Nail Records

"Captives Come Home" came from the April release, Love At The Core. In a word, this song is big ... big vocals, big chorus, big punch.

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"Remind Me I'm Alive" - Ivoryline

Ivoryline - There Came A Lion. Tooth & Nail Records

"Remind Me I'm Alive" rocked its way off of Ivoryline's February release, There Came A Lion.

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"Here I Am" - downhere

downhere - Ending is Beginning. Centricity Records

"Here I Am" came from the September release, Ending is Beginning. The beautifully done pop ballad is about our own flaws and insecurities and how while we will fall and fail, God can and will put us back together again.

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"Come Thou Fount" - Jadon Lavik

Jadon Lavik - Roots Run Deep. BEC Recordings

"Come Thou Fount" is off of Jadon's February 2008 release, Roots Run Deep. This acoustic version of the traditional hymn has a traditional delivery, yet it's got a modern feel which will delight those who love the old as well as those who lean toward the new.

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"Carry Me Down" - Demon Hunter

Demon Hunter - Storm The Gates Of Hell. Tooth & Nail

"Carry Me Down" is one of the slower, more melodic songs on Storm The Gates Of Hell. Not typical DH, but not bad either.

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"Mighty To Save" - Laura Story

"Mighty To Save" comes to us from Laura's March 2008 release, Great God Who Saves. Laura's cover of the Hillsong tune gives it a pop flavor and she definitely makes it her own.

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"By Your Side" - Tenth Avenue North

"By Your Side" is the second radio single from the band's debut album, Over and Underneath. With very Jon Forman sounding vocals, the song is written from the perspective of Jesus himself and asks some hard questions about why we don't seem to feel like he's enough.

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