Christian music experienced significant growth in 2024, particularly among younger listeners, with increased diversity in styles, genres, and cultural influences. Here are the year's standout releases:

Best Christian Albums of 2024:

1. Skye Peterson - "All the Difference"

• Poetic songwriting combining personal narratives with worship
• Standout track: "Sound and Silence"

2. The Corner Room - "Remember and Proclaim, Vol. 2"

• Scripture-based songs suitable for all ages
• Notable tracks: 1 John 4:7-12 (jazz) and Jeremiah 29:11-13 (pop-folk)

3. Antoine Bradford - "Like Flowers in the Sun"

• Soulful devotional music
• Highlights: "Find My Way Home," "Carry Me," "Living in the Promised Land"

4. Ellie Holcomb - "All of My Days"

• Contemporary Psalm arrangements
• Strong opening trio: Psalms 23, 139, and 121

5. Nick Smith - "Help My Unbelief"

• Intimate, raw worship style
• Notable tracks: "He Is Lord," "My Jesus, I Love Thee"

6. Forrest Frank - "Child of God"

• Breakthrough mainstream success
• Modern production with strong spiritual focus

7. Psallos - "A Sure Hope: Hymns of Romans"

• Theological depth with congregational accessibility
• Based on Paul's epistle to Romans

8. Jimmy Clifton - "I Love You All the More"

• Appalachian-folk style
• Authentic, pastoral songwriting

Top Christian EPs:

1. Jess Ray - "MATINS" (three-part series)
2. Jon Guerra - "American Gospel"
3. CityAlight - "Rise My Soul (Live)"
4. Liturgical Folk - "Three Gifts"
5. Caroline Cobb - "Close to Home"
6. Braille - "Push It Down"
7. Josh Garrels - "Seek Hi Seek Lo"
8. The Gray Havens - "The Magic"
9. Poor Bishop Hooper - "The Lord's Prayer"

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