Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is a band that I love to listen to.

Sure they have great songs like Slow Fade, Voice of Truth and If we are the Body. However that is not why I listen to them.

I listen because the lyrics address the need of a dynamic and obedient personal walk with Christ.

Don't believe me? Check out this video from their song "Slow Fade."

Official Site

Albums

Live from Atlanta (double disc with live CD and live DVD) (2004)

Lifesong (2005)

Lifesong Live (double disc with CD and DVD) (2006)

The Altar and the Door (August 28, 2007)

The Altar and the Door Live (double disc with live CD and live DVD) (August 19, 2008)

Peace on Earth (Christmas album) (Late 2008)

Achievements

Debut album released September 30th, 2003) certified RIAA Gold in July, 2004, Platinum in February, 2005.

Live from Atlanta (released September 14th, 2004) certified RIAA Gold (50,000 units sold) and Platinum (100,000 units sold) in October, 2004.

Lifesong (released August 30th, 2005) certified RIAA Gold in December, 2005, RIAA Platinum in February, 2007.

Lifesong Live (released October 3rd, 2006) certified RIAA Gold (50,000 units sold) in January, 2007, RIAA Platinum (100,000 units sold) in May, 2007.

Voted CCM Readers' Choice Awards "Favorite Band", "Favorite New Artist" and "Favorite Album" in 2005.

"Lifesong" voted "Inspirational Single of the Year" by online music fans in the 2005 CCMSingles.Net Awards.

"Praise You in this Storm" was the fifth most played song of 2006 according to R&R magazine

"East To West" voted "AC Single of the Year" and "Inspirational Single of the Year" by online music fans in the 2007 CCMSingles.Net Awards.

Was the most played artist on Christian Radio in 2007, according Radio & Records Weekly charts (12/10).

Casting Crowns is the second fastest Christian band in history to have their first two albums certified platinum, the other is Jars of Clay.

2007 American Music Awards

Contemporary Inspirational Artist of the Year

2007 GMA Dove Awards (2 total wins)

Group of the Year

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "East to West"

2006 Grammy Awards (1 total win)

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album - Lifesong

2005 GMA Music Awards (7 total wins)

Song of the Year - "Who Am I"

Group of the Year

Songwriter of the Year (Mark Hall)

Pop/ Cont. Recorded Song - "Who Am I"

Inspirational Recorded Song - "Voice of Truth"

2005 GMA Music Awards Nominations (13 total)

Song of the Year - "Who Am I"

Group of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year - Mark Hall

Worship Song of the Year - "Who Am I"

Artist of the Year

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song - "American Dream"

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song - "Who Am I"

Inspirational Recorded Song - "Voice of Truth"

Short Form Music Video - "American Dream"

Long Form Music Video - Live From Atlanta

Producer of the Year - Mark A. Miller

2004 GMA Music Awards

Songwriter of the Year - Mark Hall

2004 GMA Music Award Nominations

Songwriter of the Year - Mark Hall

New Artist of the Year

Pop Contemporary Song of the Year - "If We Are The Body"

Pop Contemporary Album of the Year

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