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From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!
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- Apr 13, 202649 min
Morgan Cryar - From a grassroots beginning to a lasting CCM legacy, Morgan's voice and songs are still as important as ever
Join me as I sit down with one of my favorite CCM artists Morgan Cryar to trace his journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the height of CCM success. We'll talk about the stories behind his iconic songs “What Sin,” “Pray in the U.S.A.,” and “See You On The Other Side" as Morgan shares how faith, loss, and calling shaped his music—and what life looks like "on the other side" of the industry.
- Apr 6, 20261h 9m
Chris Hauser - Behind every hit song is a gatekeeper—you’ve just never heard his story, until now.
Veteran CCM radio promoter Chris Hauser shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how songs actually make it onto the air, revealing the intense competition and industry strategy it takes to break a song. We’ll also explore the tension between art and audience, and how a great song always finds its way in the end.
- Mar 30, 202646 min
Ginny Owens - Surrender, Sight, and Song: How Ginny Owens Found Her Voice
From Mississippi to Nashville to New York City, Ginny's life and career have taken a myriad of paths, all leading her to the greatest joy of her life...
- Mar 23, 202647 min
Scott Wesley Brown - One of CCM's greatest singer-songwriters is devoted to finishing well
From the Jesus music era to the early days of CCM and beyond, Scott Wesley Brown has seen the industry and his career change. But his dedication to sharing the gospel around the world is as strong as it's ever been!
- Mar 16, 202659 min
Jeff Deyo - Sonicflood's first frontman may have started the modern worship revolution
The modern worship movement officially started in the late 1990s and became the template for CCM success for most of the industry for the foreseeable future. But Jeff Deyo never saw what he was doing as revolutionary, just the natural expression of what God was doing in his life!
- Mar 9, 20261h 18m
John James - The original Newsboys frontman is the poster boy for God's redemptive power
The Newsboys shaped the landscape of 1990s CCM as much as any artist of that era, but the price of success took its toll on John James, ultimately leading to an incredible story of redemption and a second chance to fulfill his calling.
- Mar 2, 202653 min
Robbie Seay - One of worship music's forerunners is still blazing new trails
We're talking worship on this episode with one of the OG worship artists from the early 2000s. The Robbie Seay band married vertical lyrics with stellar production, producing music that still sounds amazing today! But Robbie's greatest contribution to the worship world might be what he's doing now with Shane & Shane and The Worship Initiative...
- Feb 23, 20261h 9m
Reed Arvin - The Rich Mullins producer has LOTS of stories
Reed Arvin is a fascinating figure from the golden age of CCM, getting his start playing keys for Amy Grant and eventually becoming Rich Mullins' longtime producer. You want stories? Reed has stories...
About 1 Degree of Andy
From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!
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