Casting Crowns is a Christian band that employs a soft rock music style similar in sound to U2 hits like "With or Without You" and "Where the Streets Have No Name". The band was created by youth pastor Mark Hall who also serves as a lead vocalist.

Discography

• Lifesong (Aug. 30, 2005) #9 US
• Live from
  
  
  
  Atlanta (Double-Disc with live CD and live DVD) (Sept. 14, 2004)
• Casting Crowns (Oct. 7, 2003) #59 US

C.D. contents

• Casting Crowns (released October 7th, 2003)

1. What if His People Prayed2. If we are the Body3. Voice of Truth4. Who Am I5. American Dream6. Here I Go Again7. Praise You with the Dance8. Glory9. Life of Praise10.Your love is Extravagant

• Lifesong (August 30th, 2005)

1. Lifesong2. Praise You in this storm3. Does Any Body Hear Her4. Stained Glass Masquerade5. Love them like Jesus6. Set Me Free7 While You Were Sleeping8. Father, Spirit, Jesus9. In Me10.Prodigal11.And Now my Lifesong Sings

Band Members

• Mark Hall - lead vocals
• Juan DeVevo - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
• Melodee DeVevo - violin, vocals
• Hector Cervantes - electric guitar, vocals
• Chris Huffman - bass guitar
• Megan Garrett - keyboard, accordion, vocals
• Andy Williams - drums

Radio Success

If We Are the Body peaked at

Achievements

• Career sales have exceeded 1 million records
• Debut album certified RIAA Gold in July, 2004, Platinum in February, 2005.
• Live from Atlanta certified RIAA Platinum in September, 2004.
• Voted CCM Readers' Choice Awards "Favorite Band", "Favorite New Artist" and "Favorite Album" in 2005.

2006 Grammy Awards (1 total win)

• Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album - "Lifesong"

2005 GMA Music Awards (7 total wins)

• Song of the Year - "Who Am I"
• Group of the Year
• Songwriter of the Year (Mark Hall)
• Pop/ Cont. Recorded Song - "Who Am I"
• Inspirational Recorded Song - "Voice of Truth"

2005 GMA Music Awards Nominations (13 total nods)

• Song of the Year - "Who Am I"
• Group of the Year
• Male Vocalist of the Year - Mark Hall
• Worship Song of the Year - "Who Am I"
• Artist of the Year
• Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song - "American Dream"
• Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song - "Who Am I"
• Inspirational Recorded Song - "Voice of Truth"
• Short Form Music Video - "American Dream"
• Long Form Music Video - Casting Crowns: Live From Atlanta
• Producer of the Year - Mark Miller

2004 GMA Music Awards

• Songwriter of the Year - Mark Hall

2004 GMA Music Award Nominations

• Songwriter of the Year - Mark Hall
• New Artist of the Year
• Pop Contemporary Song of the Year - "If We Are The Body"
• Pop Contemporary Album of the Year

Partnerships and Endorsements

Partnerships

• Jumpstart Resources
• World Vision

Endorsements

• Gibson Guitars
• Avalon Guitars
• Audix Microphones
• Westone In Ear Monitors
• Pro Mark Drum Sticks
• Ultimate Microphone Stands

• Casting Crowns unofficial site -- includes reviews, Casting Crowns links etc.
• - A site sells Casting Crowns CDs.