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The composition of any list containing the words "Of All Time" is daunting. Even in the most constrained of categories, hands will wring and debate will rage when such a lofty appellation is bestowed. Still, though, the making of such a list is a worthwhile exercise, as it gives pause to think about what is truly excellent. So, with the close of 2015 upon us, we at JesusFreakHideout decided to reflect upon what is truly excellent: our Fifteen Favorite Artists of All Time.

Our method was simple. Christian music is a genre of genres, and our staff's favorite musical styles are (fortunately) widely varied, so we kept this personal. Individual writers (whose lists and thoughts are linked below) were welcome to add their own constraints, but in general these are simply personal favorite solo artists or bands in any genre of Christian music. There was no consultation among writers, and we only revealed our lists to each other once all were complete to avoid "group-think".

The results were fascinating. Our collective rankings include representation from Punk and Ska, Rock and Hip-Hop, Alternative and AC. There are current artists and bands who broke up years ago. In the end, though, a certain eclectic elite emerged and one particular band rose to the top.

Eleven artists were mentioned on three writers' lists. Seven appeared on four. But only one was independently included on more than half of our writers' lists. That band, therefore, has earned the respect of our writers and the right to be named the JFH Favorite Artist of All Time: Jars of Clay.

Read our writers' descriptions for glowing superlatives, then spin their stunning self-titled debut one more time for a reminder of just how great their music is and how profound their 20-year legacy has become.

From Jars, we assembled the overall Top 15 by assigning points for every artist on every list by rank and adding them all together. We actually wound up with 17 total artists due to a three-way tie for the final spot. This list – we'll call it the JFH Hall of Fame – is delightfully eclectic. In what other list might you find Lecrae, Rich Mullins, and Skillet as next-door neighbors? Here, then is the overall JFH Top 15 as of 2015.


  1. Jars of Clay
  2. Switchfoot
  3. Five Iron Frenzy
  4. Steven Curtis Chapman
  5. Andrew Peterson
  6. The Classic Crime
  7. David Crowder*Band
  8. Emery
  9. Newsboys
  10. NEEDTOBREATHE
  11. DC Talk
  12. Anberlin
  13. Project 86
  14. Lecrae
  15. (3 way tie) Skillet
    Audio Adrenaline
    Rich Mullins


What are YOUR Top 15 Favorite Artists of All Time? Post your list in the comments below!


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ALBUMS
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This Friday, June 20, 2025
ALBUMS
Dan Bremnes The Hero - EP [Curb]
Dan Dean More [StowTown]
Will Kellum In My Secret Place - EP [Syntax]
Brandon Lake King Of Hearts (Full Deck Deluxe) [Provident]
Procyse, JusJames Brand New Mercies - EP [Polished Arrow]
The Swirling Eddies Let's Spin! (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]
The Swirling Eddies Outdoor Elvis (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]
The Swirling Eddies Zoom Daddy (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]
Dr. Edward Daniel Taylor The Miracle Faith Telethon: 35th Anniversary Ed (Collector's Edition CD) [Girder]

SINGLES
Anike Watch Her Glow - Single [Reach]
Anathoth Elohim - Single [Charon Collective]
Sho Baraka Might Not Go - Single [Syntax]
bodie GOOD OLD DAYS - Single [Provident]
Boundless Before - Single [Integrity]
Peter Burton Jesus Over Everything - Single [Integrity]
Chris Caro So Long - Single [Syntax]
Aimee St. Croix Glory in the Waiting Room - Single [Xing]
CXMMXNS Praise Belongs: With All Of Heaven Edition - Single [Provident]
HIS Hypeman Stract Security - Single (independent)
Illustrate, Elan Brio Next To Him - Single (independent)
Influence Music Easy Surrender - Single (independent)
JusRzd Pull Up & Go ft. GB - Single [Syntax]
KDNS Room 42 - Single [Syntax]
Kelo Turf - Single [Syntax]
KingsPorch You Can Have it All - Single [BEC]
MotionPlus OMCL - Single [Polished Arrow]
Blessing Offor Real - Single [Capitol CMG]
Paul and Hannah McClure After Your Heart (Live) - Single [Bethel]
Rhymes in Harmony In His Presence - Single [Syntax]
Silent Reflection Everflame *[Tds Cam's band] - Single [Syntax]
Sanctus Real You Are I Am - Single [The Fuel]
Sound Street I Want to Know More About My Lord - Single [Sonlite]
Jordan St. Cyr Circles (feat. Riley Clemmons) - Single [BEC]

VINYL
IRONWRATH Master Storyteller (Double Vinyl Gatefold) Vinyl [Girder]

Next Friday, June 27, 2025
ALBUMS
7eventh Time Down We Praise You [BEC]
Matt Crocker interlude [Anotherland]
Jimmy Fortune The Seventh Seal [Gaither]
Roxanne Grace Road Trip - EP [DREAM]
Kutless The Seventh Seal - EP [BEC]
Rusty Shipp Cosmic Innuendo, Vol. II: Capsized Empire (independent)
SEU Worship A Forgiving God [Provident]

SINGLES
Blanca Right On Time - Single [Curb]
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Alexander Pappas A Great Awakening / Un Nuevo Despertar - Single [Integrity]
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DVD
Jimmy Fortune Songs Of An American Dreamer DVD [Gaither]



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