#1s Vol. 1

Artist: Steven Curtis Chapman
Label: Sparrow
Genre: Contemporary

More than 10 million albums sold. Eight certified Gold or Platinum. More GMA Dove Awards than we can count. When you’re Steven Curtis Chapman, commemorating hit songs becomes a multi-project effort. The first volume, #1s Vol. 1, is a well-rounded sampling of favorites, covering just seven of Chapman’s 17 career albums.

For the more casual fan looking to hear some of Chapman’s earlier work for the first time, #1s Vol. 1 is the ticket. It’s a fun trip down memory lane, though most diehard Christian music lovers may already have these songs on their playlists.

With tracks dating back to 1989, the proverbial blast from the past is in full force. With classics like 1990’s wedding favorite “I Will Be Here” and “Dive” (1999), the collection is balanced by more recent hits like the 2008 tearjerker “Cinderella.”

With a series of videos on his website featuring the story behind the song along with a new, acoustic version of the re-released tracks, there’s enough to hold the attention of the most adamant “anniversary” naysayer.