S3:E17 Catholic Playlist #128

Hear Debut of New Album from Sarah Hart

Catholic Playlist #128The Catholic Playlist is expanding! This week the show welcomes the listeners of Catholic Community Radio to the Catholic Playlist. The Catholic Playlist Show can now be heard Saturday afternoons on 690AM WQNO New Orleans and 1380AM WPYR Baton Rouge in Louisiana. We are so happy to have y’all on board! These 2 new stations raises the total to 25 radio stations across the US playing the show.

This week our lineup of performers include Curtis Stephan, FOCUS Worship, Fr Rob Galea, Lee Roessler, Chris Bray, Dee Simone and many others. We’re pleased to debut a single from Sarah Hart’s new studio album “Till the Song is Sung” and Aly Aleigha leads off our playlist with a newly released single, “Race Along”. Enjoy!

Song List
Aly Aleigha – “Race Along” Amazon iTunes
Army of Me – “White Flag Flies” Amazon iTunes
Ben Walther – “Christ Is Lord” Amazon iTunes
Chris Bray – “I Surrender All” Amazon iTunes
Curtis Stephan – “Miracle of Grace” Amazon iTunes
Dee Simone – “lovesick” Amazon iTunes
FOCUS Worship – “Be with Me” Amazon iTunes
Fr Rob Galea – “Alive” Amazon iTunes
WAL – “Always and Everywhere” Amazon iTunes
Lee Roessler – “So Small” Amazon iTunes
Luke Spehar – “The Problem” Amazon iTunes
Sarah Hart – “Joy In These Bones” Amazon iTunes
Rachel Ann & Cassandra Acree – “Still I Run” Amazon iTunes

S3:E16 Catholic Playlist #127

Sharing the joy of the Gospel through the power of music, we’re back again with some of the best and very newest contemporary Christian music from Catholic artists only. This is our third season of the show and this is playlist #127 – we’re so fortunate to be able to play music now from more than 100 artists, all making great music to help each and every one of us journey through our pilgrimage on earth. And helping us this week will be South by North featuring Tori Harris, Collin Raye, Audrey Assad, Adam Bitter, Jackie Bissin and others, including Matthias Michael with the title track from his album ‘Amplified’.

Song List

Rebecca Roubion – “Anywhere I Go” Amazon iTunes
Mathias Michael – “Amplified” Amazon iTunes
South by North (Feat Tori Harris) – “Coming Home” Amazon iTunes
Sarah Hart – “Hallelujah Is Our Song” Amazon iTunes
Adam Bitter – “Rest in God Alone” Amazon iTunes
Jackie Bissin – “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” Amazon iTunes
Alanna Boudreau – ‘You’ and ‘Always’ Amazon iTunes
Out of Darkness – “Hallelujah Sing” Amazon iTunes
Dante Schmitz – “Uncovered” Amazon iTunes
Collin Raye – “I Get What I Need” Amazon iTunes
Audrey Assad – “It Is Well with My Soul” Amazon iTunes
Jackie Francois-Angel – “God My Father” Amazon iTunes
Pete Buncher Band – “Consume” Amazon iTunes

S2:E15 Catholic Playlist Worship #57

Some of your favorite Catholic sacred and traditional music can be heard in this episode of Catholic Playlist Worship. A soaring performance of “It Is Well With My Soul” by Audrey Assad is a definite hightlight, as is “I Am the Bread Of Life” by Collin Raye. Fr Stan Fortuna gives a fine performance of “Gift of Finest Wheat” and Dan Schutte offers up “Here I Am, Lord” on the 30th anniversary of the original recording.

Song List

Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist – “Te Deum” Amazon iTunes
Audrey Assad – “It Is Well With My Soul” Amazon iTunes
Collin Raye – “I Am The Bread Of Life” Amazon iTunes
Fr Stan Fortuna – “Gift of Finest Wheat” Amazon iTunes
Dan Schutte – “Here I Am, Lord (Anniversary Recording) Amazon iTunes
Friar Alessandro – “Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace” Amazon iTunes
WLP Choir – “Holy, Holy, Holy” Amazon iTunes
Andrea Bocelli – “Stabat Mater” Amazon iTunes
Vince Ambrosetti – “Be Not Afraid” Amazon iTunes
Kitty Cleveland – “Adoro Te” Amazon iTunes
Beth Nielsen Chapman – “Tatum Ergo” Amazon iTunes
St Louis Jesuits – “Like A Shepherd” Amazon iTunes


S3:E15 Catholic Playlist #126

It's Mary's Month!

Catholic Playlist #126Like I said in last week’s post for Catholic Playlist Worship #55, the month of May is one of my favorite months. First, it means the season of spring is now getting into full swing (finally) here in Ohio, the end of the school year is now just days away, it’s my birthday month and last but certainly not least, it’s the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother! To mark this occasion, I’ve put together a special playlist this week featuring 8 songs about Mary. I couldn’t quite fill the entire playlist with Marian songs, but I think you’ll still enjoy the distinct theme of the playlist.

Our songs about Mary come from Connor Flanagan, Danielle Rose, Kevin Heider, Jesse Manibusan, Fr Kevin McGoldrick, The Thirsting and one of my new favorites is Matt Faley’s take on a real classic – “Ave Maria”.

Here’s the full playlist in random order:

Matt Faley – “Ave Maria” Amazon iTunes
Connor Flanagan – “Sweet Maria” Amazon
Danielle Rose – “Mary’s Heart” Amazon iTunes
Kevin Heider – “Sing of Mary” Amazon iTunes
Fr Kevin McGoldrick – “Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue” Amazon iTunes
Jesse Manibusan – “Maria”
The Thirsting – “Come Hold My Son” Amazon iTunes
Matt Maher – “Deliverer” Amazon iTunes
Emily Wilson – “Beautiful and Yours” Amazon iTunes
Jeremy & Ryan – “Your Love Goes On” Amazon iTunes
Francis Cabildo – “We’ve Come Alive” Amazon iTunes
Ike Ndolo – “Wade in the Water” Amazon iTunes
Mikey Needleman – “Starlight” Amazon iTunes


S3:E14 Catholic Playlist #125

Three New Songs Make Their Debut

Catholic Playlist 125At the end of nearly every show, I exhort the listeners to sign up to our email list to “get the latest news and happenings in the Catholic music scene.” I’m betting a heavy amount that prior to this show’s existence, virtually no one ever considered the “Catholic music scene” to be a real thing. After all, this phrase implies (1) there are enough people making great music, and (2) there are enough people interested in their music to form a reasonably sized fan base. Right now, this radio show & podcast is doing all it can to attract and grow a fan base for the music. Thank you to every one who listens to this show and has become a fan of this music!

Rebecca Roubion Sleepless NightsAs for the people making great music, there is certainly a lot to get excited about. New albums are coming soon from PJ Anderson, Marie Miller, Connor Flanagan and Lee Roessler. Rebecca Roubion just released her newest album “Sleepless Nights”, John Finch has a new single out with Rita West, and the Vigil Project just released the last song in their series of songs for Lent and Easter. And I’m sure there are many more projects in the works too. It’s a good time to be a fan of the Catholic Playlist!

John Finch Heart of MercyThis week’s playlist features brand new music from Rebecca Roubion, John Finch and Andrea Thomas of the Vigil Project debuting this week, along with performances from Dave Moore, Noelle Garcia, Katy Blythe, last week’s new debut from Rachel Ann & Cassandra Acree plus Josh Blakesley and more. Enjoy!

For those wishing to add music from this playlist to their personal collection:

Andrea Thomas (Vigil Project) – “He Rose Again”
Rebecca Roubion – “Anywhere I Go” Amazon iTunes
John Finch – “Heart of Mercy (feat Rita West)” Amazon iTunes
Rachel Ann & Cassandra Acree – “Fill Up My Darkness” Amazon iTunes
Connor Flanagan – “Ablaze (Spark My Heart)” Amazon iTunes
Fr Kevin McGoldrick – “Oh God You Are My God” Amazon iTunes
PJ Anderson – “Love Will Heal” Amazon iTunes
Marie Miller – “You’re Not Alone” Amazon iTunes
Josh Blakesley Band – “Hope Comes Alive” Amazon iTunes
Katy Blythe – “Hold Me” Amazon iTunes
Dave Moore – “Speak to Me” Amazon iTunes
Danielle Noonan – “We Adore” Amazon iTunes
Noelle Garcia & David McHugh – “Wonderfully Made” Amazon iTunes


S2:E13 Catholic Playlist Worship #55

It's All About Mary

Catholic Playlist Worship #55May is one of my favorite months. It means the season of spring is now getting into full swing here in Ohio, the end of the school year is rapidly approaching, it’s my birthday month and last but certainly not least, it’s the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother! To mark this occasion, we’ve put together a special playlist this week featuring all songs about Mary! This playlist features a record 16 songs, including a couple of artists not heard on the Worship show before – Fr Kevin McGoldrick (“Lovely Lady Dressed In Blue”) and Matt Faley (“Ave Maria”). We think you’ll enjoy those plus selections from Michelle Romary, WLP Choir (4 songs!), L’Angelus and many, many more!

Links to the music in our playlist, in no particular order:

Jackie Evancho – “Ave Maria” Amazon iTunes
Beth Nielsen Chapman – “O Sanctissima” Amazon iTunes
Marian Grace – “Ave Maris Stella” Amazon iTunes
Jon Niven – “Hail Mary; Gentle Woman” Amazon iTunes
L’Angelus – “Sing of Mary” Amazon iTunes
Matt Faley – “Ave Maria” Amazon iTunes
Fr Kevin McGoldrick – “Lovely Lady Dressed In Blue” Amazon iTunes
The Monks of Norcia – “Sancta Et Immaculata” Amazon iTunes
Voces8 – “Mother of God, Here I Stand” Amazon iTunes
Jon Sarta – “Sing We of the Blessed Mother” Amazon iTunes
Michelle Romary – “Lady of Knock” Amazon iTunes
Anna Nuzzo – “Memorare” Amazon iTunes
WLP Choir – “On This Day, O Beautiful Mother” Amazon iTunes
WLP Choir – “Immaculate Mary” Amazon iTunes
WLP Choir – “Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above” Amazon iTunes
WLP Choir – “Bring Flowers of the Fairest” Amazon iTunes


S3:E13 Catholic Playlist Show #124

Catch Two New Releases This Week

Catholic Playlist #124Two new releases highlight Episode #124 of the Catholic Playlist show this week. First, it’s one of the latest releases from The Vigil Project. Greg&Lizzy return with a new song titled “Seeking + Saving” and give us the story behind the writing of the song.

The Light - Extraordinary Mission MusicAnd we’re pleased to debut a single from a new album titled “The Light” from Rachel Ann & Cassandra Acree. The duo was formerly known as SimplyRC, but now they unite for a new EP of music featured in Extraordinary Mission events led by Dr John Wood. The single is titled “Fill Up My Darkenss” and Cassandra offers us some insight into what inspired her to write this song.

Other music in playlist comes from Taylor Tripodi, Kevin Heider, Kara Klein, Teresa Peterson, Ceili Rain, and Michael James Mette returns to the playlist with his song “The Beat Goes On”.

Here’s your playlist for this episode:

Greg&Lizzy – “Seeking + Saving
Rachel Ann & Cassandra Acree – “Fill Up My Darkness
Teresa Peterson – “He Makes All Things New
Sarah Kroger – “This Is My Story
Taylor Tripodi – “Here I Am
Kevin Heider – “All I Want (Love Come Alive)
Kara Klein – “Way Maker
Alverlis – “You Give Me Peace
Ceili Rain – “The King & I
Of The Tower – “Follow You
Michael James Mette – “The Beat Goes On
Stephen Kirk – “Rising


S3:E11 Catholic Playlist Show #123

Catholic Playlist Show #123A great mix of music highlights this episode of the Catholic Playlist show. We have some ‘older’ selections like “My Everything” from The New Name and “The Road” by The Thirsting, as well as some newer releases like “Amplified” by Mathias Michael and “God Alone” from the FOCUS Worship Team. Other artists appearing in playlist #123 include Greg&Lizzy, Ben Walther, Tori Harris, Out of Darkness, Sarah Hart and others. Enjoy!

Looking for the full playlist? Here you go!

Tori Harris – “King of Kings
Mathias Michael – “Amplified
Out of Darkness – “Hallelujah Sing
Sarah Hart – “Walk Through the Valley
Greg&Lizzy – “Who I Am
Ben Walther – “You Are Mine
FOCUS Worship – “God Alone
Delmore – “I’ll Sing to You
Rebecca Roubion – “Martyr Heart
Joe Zambon – “I Just Want Peace
The Thirsting – “The Road
The New Name – “My Everything
NOVUM – “Made Your Way


S2:E11 Catholic Playlist Worship #53

Catholic Playlist Worship #53More great sacred and traditional music is featured in this episode of the Catholic Playlist Worship show. In fact, the entire middle section, the second segment, features eucharistic-themed music: “One Bread, One Body” by Vince Ambrosetti, “Gift of Finest Wheat” by Fr Stan Fortuna, and “Take and Eat” by Anna Nuzzo. Other artists you’ll hear include Audrey Assad, Curtis Stephan, Kitty Cleveland, Jackie Evancho and more. Enjoy!

This week’s playlist of music:

Curtis Stephan – “Rest in God Alone (Psalm 62)
Audrey Assad – “Be Thou My Vision
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist – “Keating: Te Deum
Andrea Bocelli – “Stabat Mater
WLP Choir – “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Anna Nuzzo – “Take and Eat
Vince Ambrosetti – “One Bread, One Body
Fr Stan Fortuna – “Gift of Finest Wheat
Jackie Evancho – “The Lord’s Prayer
Dan Schutte – “You Are Near
Beth Nielsen Chapman – “Salve Regina
James Rosenbloom – “Resolved


S3:E11 Catholic Playlist Show #122

Another new release from the Vigil Project

Catholic Playlist #122It’s wonderful to be back after a couple of weeks off, mostly due to hosting the Holy Family Radio annual pledge drive. All the prep and on air work involved with that event makes it a little tough to put together a great show. But that’s exactly what’s in store for you in playlist #122.

A new release from the Vigil Project headlines this episode of the Catholic Playlist. “I Have Seen The Lord” by John Finch is the latest from the Vigil Project and offers a passionate take on the Easter experience as seen from Mary Magdalene’s perspective. John offers more about the inspiration to the song to lead off the second segment of the show, which you can also watch right now:

Other great artists and songs heard this week include Matt Faley (“On My Own”), Matt Maher (“Deliverer”), Jaime Thietten (“Chasing Me”) and Donny Todd (“Heart”).

Sharing the joy of the Gospel through the power of music, listen now:

Here’s playlist #122, in no particular order:

John Finch (The Vigil Project) – “I Have Seen The Lord
Matt Faley – “On My Own
Josh Blakesley Band – “Sing Hallelujah
Cody Roth – “Freedom Falls Like Rain
Jaime Thietten – “Chasing Me
Matt Maher – “Deliverer
Benjamin Jude – “We Fix Our Eyes On You (Live)
Marie Miller – “6’2
Donny Todd – “Heart
Hope and Justin – “Faith
Dante Schmitz – “Shine on Me
Chris Bray – “Go