Music

Alison Krauss
http://alisonkrauss.com/
I grew up listening to bluegrass with my Pap, and I still love it… Alison has such a hauntingly beautiful voice… it’s just great music.

Amy Grant
http://amygrant.com/
Amy is one of the most generous, honest, humble people I’ve ever had the privilege to meet… you can just see Jesus in her.

Andrew Bird
http://andrewbird.net/news.htm

I heard this for the first time in the car with my cousin Caleb the other day (he’s quite the connoisseur of music, I might add) and flipped out. If you like this kind of music, you’ll love his record.

Andrew Peterson
http://andrew-peterson.com/
Amazing writer and storyteller—I’ve listened to his Christmas record “Behold the Lamb of God: The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ” so many times I’ve lost count.

Aretha Franklin
http://www.legacyrecordings.com/arethafranklin/
I actually thought I was Aretha until about age 7 or 8… my mom bought me her “best-of” record and I listened to it over and over… I’m crazy about Aretha!

Avril Lavigne
http://www.avrillavigne.com/
A friend of mine once put Avril’s music perfectly: smart pop. It’s just really good music. I don’t even know if I should call it a guilty pleasure, because I think just about everyone I know turns the radio up when one of her songs comes on… c’mon… you know you do…

Bebo Norman
http://bebonorman.com/
Bebo… what a name… what a guy. I love his gift for making people feel like they’ve known him forever—he turns amphitheatres into living rooms in a matter of minutes. He has such a great heart… and really honest music.

Ben Harper
http://benharper.net/
MY GOODNESS… “Diamonds on the Inside” is one of my favorite records of all time. I’ve heard his live shows are unbelievable… really moving experiences. There’s something so inviting and broken about his music.

Butterfly Boucher
http://butterflyboucher.com/
Okay, this might sound weird, but this is great music to listen to in an airport… Butterfly has such a unique sound… I love her songs. I love that she is just who she is… her website cracks me up (go visit if you’d like)… and if you ever get to listen to her song “A Beautiful Book”, pay attention to the lyrics—it’s great.

Caedmon’s Call
http://www.caedmonscall.com
I grew up on their records… every one they put out is better than the one before. I think we bought “Share the Well” for everyone and their brother for Christmas last year… and my dear friend Josh Moore is in the band! Holla!

Charlie Hall
http://www.charliehall.com
Wonderful ministries… awesome music… if you haven’t already been blessed and fed by it, buy this record and have some time with the Lord.

Chris Tomlin
http://www.christomlin.com
Wonderful ministries… awesome music… if you haven’t already been blessed and fed by it, buy this record and have some time with the Lord.

Citizen Cope
http://www.citizencope.com
Amazing, amazing music. He has some weird lyrics very once in a while, but The Clarence Greenwood Project is an excellent work of art. I love his song “Nite Becomes Day”.

Coldplay
http://www.coldplay.com/
Mmhmm.

Copeland
http://thecopelandsite.com/
“In Motion” is such a great record… there’s some excellent songwriting on that baby. And I love that they have an acoustic EP that comes along with the new CD… it’s so raw but it’s still really engaging.

Damien Rice
http://damienrice.com/
I got to see Damien live in Nashville just a few days before my sixteenth birthday… and it was one of the most unbelievable shows I’ve ever been to… it’s just beautiful music. Fun fact: my sister walked down the aisle to the chorus of “The Blower’s Daughter” at her wedding.

Dave Barnes
http://davebarnes.com/
White boy got soul.

David Crowder Band
http://davidcrowderband.com/
Who doesn’t love this music? It’s just too bad these guys aren’t creative or talented at all.

Dizmas
http://dizmas.com/
These guys talk about Jesus more than any other band I’ve ever been around… they are so focused on what they’re doing—it’s so refreshing. And, hello, their new CD “On A Search In America” is amazing. Check them out!

Ed Cash
http://edcash.com/
Good ol’ Mountain Man… haha… he’s so going to kill me when he sees this.

Florez
http://florezmusic.com/
Oh, how do I describe Florez’s music? It’s kind of Latin… pop… rock… uh… just go to the website and listen for yourself. It’s reeeeally good.

Gavin Degraw
http://gavindegraw.com/
I wasn’t sure if I liked his voice the first time I heard it (crazy, I know)… but the more I listen to him, the more I love his music. I kind of enjoy his the acoustic version of his record, though… he’s a lot freer with his voice… and let me tell you, the guy can sing.

Guild Guitars
http://guildguitars.com/
I really don’t know much about guitars, but I sure do love my Pap’s Guild. It’s so old and rich and deep… they only get better with age.

Imogen Heap
http://www.imogenheap.com
This is some of the coolest music I’ve ever heard… this girl writes and produces everything. She was formerly part of a band from the UK named Frou Frou, and just released her debut solo project, Speak For Yourself. Check out tracks “Have You Got It In You?” and “Hide and Seek”… they’re my favorites. :)

India Arie
http://www.indiaarie.com
I fell in love with her the moment I popped in her first CD, Acoustic Soul, and heard these words: “Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’t.”

James Clay
http://www.jamesclayband.com
James is an amazing songwriter… and such a fun guy to hang with. I can’t wait to hear his next record.

Jamie Cullum
http://www.jamiecullum.com
Okay… so the story begins like this… I love jazz. One day, I hear Jamie’s music and… love it. A few months later, I see his live DVD from the UK, and… really love it. And then you heard his music for the first time, and YOU loved it. The end.

Jason Morant
http://jasonmorant.com/
I loved having an excuse to hear him every night last fall… he’s such a diligent songwriter… super creative… and what a gifted worship leader.

Jennifer Knapp
http://www.gotee.com/
“Kansas” made me want to play guitar and write… Jen… you’re my hero.

Jeremy Camp
http://www.jeremycamp.com
What a kindred spirit. I’m so honored to have had the opportunity to be on the road with Jeremy… he leads by example… and to tell you to “check his music out” is probably ridiculous, because… I know you have all of his CD’s. We all do.

Jeremy Cowart
http://www.jeremycowart.com
I just LOVE his work… my good friend Adrienne Camp just had a shoot with him, and so did our buddies Starfield… and let me tell you, it looks great. But ALL of it looks great. I think he’s even photographed Sting. Crazy, eh?

Jill Paquette
http://jillpaquette.com
Please make another record, Jill!!!

Jill Phillips
http://jillphillips.com/
I’m in love with her voice.

Jonatha Brooke
http://jonathabrooke.com/
What can I say? “Ten Cent Wings” raises the bar for me as a songwriter every time I listen to it.

Joss Stone
http://jossstone.com/
Excuse me… ahem… you go girl.

Kaki King
http://kakiking.com/
Okay, so I’ve only heard one song of hers, but I was floored. I don’t know if I could listen to it all of the time, but she is such an awesome guitar player that I just had to let you know about her. You’re welcome.

Keith Green
http://lastdaysministries.org/
He’s one in 6 billion. I’m drawn into God’s presence whenever I listen to his music.

Lauryn Hill
http://lauryn-hill.com/
Her unplugged record is so moving… she just preaches it. “The Conquering Lion” is such a great song about Jesus.

Leeland
http://www.leelandonline.com
This band is amazing... I love the writing. "Sound of Melodies" has been on repeat in my CD player for... what?...weeks.

Lindsey Kane
http://lindseykane.com/
Kindred spirit.

Mat Kearney
http://www.matkearney.com
His songs get stuck in my head all of the time… and I still like his music!

Matt Redman
http://www.mattredman.com
Wonderful ministries… awesome music… if you haven’t already been blessed and fed by it, buy this record and have some time with the Lord.

Matt Wertz
http://mattwertz.com/
A great indie artist from Nashville… he’s one of the most encouraging people to run into.

Monk and Neagle
http://monkandneagle.com/
You love these guys the moment you meet them. And, excuse me, where do those voices come from? I’m pretty sure they both can sing higher than me.

Mute Math
http://www.mutemath.com/
Their EP is soooo great… I’m such a fan… and I’m totally in suspense waiting for the record. I’m sure it’ll be just fab. (yeeeah)

Nichole Nordeman
http://nicholenordeman.com/
Nichole’s such a refreshing person to be around… if you haven’t heard her stuff, you haven’t lived. (Seriously.)

Nickel Creek
http://nickelcreek.com/
GREAT bluegrass.

Norah Jones
http://norahjones.com/
Aaaah…. Norah… I love how real she is.

Patty Griffin
http://pattygriffin.com/
I always feel so nostalgic whenever I listen to Patty… she’s an amazing storyteller.

Paul Colman
http://paulcolman.com/
Paul has a reckless passion for God that’s contagious. What a great friend.

Phil Wickham
http://www.philwickham.com
INCREDIBLE voice! I love worshipping to this record.

Ray Lamontagne
http://raylamontagne.com/
Okay, I’m just gonna say it… to me, Ray’s record is perfect… in every stinkin unbelievable way. His voice, the production, the songs… my my my… you need to hear it.

Robbie Seay Band
http://www.robbieseayband.com
They have a GREAT record coming out August 16, “Better Days”… and I love it even more having met them… they all feel like family. And Robbie’s voice has so much personality… I love it.

Sara Groves
http://saragroves.com/
She’s my favorite artist of all time… and that pretty much sums it up.

Shane and Shane
http://shaneandshane.com/
I’m pretty sure I couldn’t love these guys any more… I’ve been a fan for so long, but now I’m blessed enough to call them friends.

Shawn McDonald
http://shawnmcdonaldmusic.com/
Shawnald McDonald… what can I say. He has such an incredible heart for God. If you haven’t heard his record yet (which I’m sure you have) pleeease do yourself a favor: check it out and be blessed by it. (Another fun little bit: he’s my brother in law. No joke.)

Sigur Ros
http://www.sigur-ros.is/
Some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard… I’ve only heard the album ( ) so far, (and yes, that IS the title) but I’ve heard that the new one is even better. So, yeah… enjoy. Oh, and p.s. … they don’t speak English.

Sparrow Records
http://sparrowrecords.com/
What can I say about the people at EMI? They’re just wonderful.

Starfield
http://starfieldonline.com/
Our Canadian friends! Haha… these guys are the most humble people I know. You are truly watching someone operate in their gifting when you see them lead worship. They’re family. And Tim’s voice is just ridiculous.

Switchfoot
http://switchfoot.com/
I have heard the coolest stories about these guys… they’re really making an impact for the Kingdom in our culture… and I’ve heard little bits of the new record, “Nothing Is Sound”… WOW.

Taylor Guitars
http://taylorguitars.com
Taylors are such great live guitars… so easy to play, and they sound so good.

Teitur
http://teitur.com/
I love his melodies.

The Afters
http://www.theafters.com
These guys are so fun… it was awesome getting to know them this past fall and seeing their hearts for the Lord flesh out in every-day life. AND… their music kicks butt.

Tracy Chapman
http://tracychapman.com/
What an artist… I love to hear her sing.

Tree63
http://www.tree63.com
Traveling with these guys this past fall was an amazing experience… it was just Christ-centered worship every, every, EVERY night. And in their case the statement “your life gives credibility to your ministry” is more than true.

U2
http://www.u2.com/
In a word: scrumtrulescent.

Vicky Beeching
http://www.vickybeeching.com
I don't think I could love this girl more. Like, really. I don't think I could. It'd be impossible.

Watermark
http://watermark-online.com/
Christy Nockel’s voice freaks me out. Their music is so passionate… it stirs me toward Jesus whenever I listen to it.

Books and Magazines

CCM
http://ccmmagazine.com/
My family’s favorite magazine…

Donald Miller
http://bluelikejazz.com/
This might sound cliché by now, but Blue Like Jazz totally changed the way I see Jesus. I had the opportunity to see him speak this past winter, and it was just as moving. It’s so cool to see how God is using such an unassuming person for the Kingdom.

John Eldridge
http://ransomedheart.com/
His books have made a huge impact on my life... I think pretty much everyone has read either “Sacred Romance” or “Wild at Heart.” He has such a inspiring relationship with Jesus.

Lord of the Rings
http://www.lordoftherings.net/
Fun fact… my birthday is the same day as Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’… September 22. Booya.

The Chronicles of Narnia
http://www.narnia.com
I think I’ve watched the trailer 50 times already. December 9th, baby!!!

Paste
http://pastemagazine.com/
I just feel cool when I read this magazine.

Relevant
http://relevantmagazine.com/
What a vision for a magazine… I get sucked in as soon as I start reading it. And it really is.

TV and Movies

Fox News Channel
http://www.foxnews.com/
I confess… when I’m on the road, I put Fox News on and instantly feel at home. (Mom will be so proud)

Movies.com
http://movies.go.com/
Where I go to see trailers and hear about upcoming flicks.

Ministries

DATA- One Campaign
http://one.org/
Please get involved and make an impact on eternity.

Engage The Journey
http://www.engagethejourney.com
My lovely sister, Kate, is doing an amazing study through the Bible this year chronologically… but even better, is that she has set up a website where you can join and be a part of the discussions about the most mysterious and scandalous parts of the Bible. Head over and check it out! And if you don’t… I’ll beat you up.

Every Young Woman’s Battle
http://shannonethridge.com/
Shannon Ethridge is one of the sweetest women ever… I’m so encouraged every time I get to run into her. And, by the way, this book is great- all of the books in this series are. HONEST stuff.

Gospel for Asia
http://www.gfa.org
God is doing a huge work in the 10/40 window through this missions organization. Thirty dollars a month will support a native missionary in India… and 100% goes to the mission field. Please get involved!

Invisible Children
http://www.invisiblejourney.com
I watched this documentary on the huge crisis going on for the children in Uganda for the first time in January, and it has changed my life.

Passion
http://www.268generation.com
I finally got to go to a Passion conference this past January… in Nashville… God is moving in it. It was so cool to see with my own eyes.

Porter’s Call
http://porterscall.com/
Al Andrews, the founder of Porter’s Call, is such a wise soul. I know that so many artists have been blessed by this ministry… it’s such a cool thing that God is doing in Nashville. Look it up… pray for it!

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