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Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind

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Remember the albums that lived in your cassette deck, CD player or record collection? Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind goes back to the artists, albums and stories that defined Contemporary Christian Music through the 70s, 80s and 90s, and discovers what happened next. Hosted by broadcaster and music interviewer Shayne Brian, each episode goes beyond the familiar songs to uncover the stories behind the music. The Rewind takes us back to where it all began. Out of the Crate pulls a classic album from the collection for a deeper listen. The Missing Years fills in the chapters that disappeared from view. And The Second Verse catches up with the artists, exploring where life and music took them next. From legendary names to forgotten favourites, expect candid conversations, deep cuts, classic albums, reunions, new releases, tours and stories from the people who helped shape a remarkable era of Christian music. Whether you grew up with Petra, Whiteheart, Resurrection Band, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, The 77s, The Choir, Guardian, Jars of Clay and countless others, it's time to put those records back in rotation. The artists. The albums. The missing years. And what came next. Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind. The intro music is Sweet Comfort Band's "Sing for the Music". Written and composed by John Elefante and Dino Elefante. Visit https://www.thesweetcomfortband.com/ Subscribe and Follow to be notified of new episodes and follow us on social media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorus Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthechorusclassicccmmusicCopyright 2026 Shayne Brian Catechesi ed evangelismo Cristianesimo Musica Spiritualità
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  • Saving the Soundtrack of Our Lives: Steve Gilreath on Christian Music History

    Saving the Soundtrack of Our Lives: Steve Gilreath on Christian Music History
    Oct 20 2026
    What happens to the music that shaped a generation when the records stop spinning?In this episode of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, Shayne Brian welcomes Steve Gilreath, founding Executive Director of the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music in Nashville, Tennessee, for a fascinating journey through the history of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), Gospel music and the artists who helped define a generation.From the pioneering days of Christian music to the crossover success of Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patty and Rich Mullins, Steve reflects on the explosion of Christian music in the 1980s and 1990s, his decades working in the industry, and why preserving its remarkable history has become such an important mission.Steve takes us behind the scenes of Nashville's Museum of Christian & Gospel Music, just steps from the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Discover the stories behind rare memorabilia, handwritten lyrics, historic stage clothing and personal artifacts belonging to some of Christian music's most influential artists.We also explore the involvement of legendary record executive Mike Curb, the permanent home of the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the museum's powerful connection to the American Civil Rights Movement through the music of Mahalia Jackson, Sam Cooke and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.Along the way, Steve shares personal stories involving Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin, Lauren Daigle, Petra, Stryper and Russ Taff, and explains why the museum is about much more than preserving old records. It's about remembering the faith, creativity and extraordinary people behind the songs.For anyone who grew up listening to classic Christian music, Christian rock and Gospel music, this is a celebration of the soundtrack to our lives.In This EpisodeSteve Gilreath's journey through the Christian music industry and his personal musical influences.The rise of Contemporary Christian Music and Amy Grant's crossover success.Why Nashville needed a museum dedicated to Christian and Gospel music.Rare memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics and historic artifacts.Mike Curb's involvement and the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame.Gospel music's connection to the Civil Rights Movement.Stories involving Rich Mullins, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin and Lauren Daigle.Preserving the legacy of artists who never achieved mainstream recognition.The museum's future and its mission to inspire new generations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction: Preserving the Soundtrack of a Generation04:29 - Steve Gilreath's Musical Journey, Amy Grant and Rich Mullins08:27 - The Rise and Fall of CCM's Mainstream Breakthrough14:39 - The Artists Who Shaped Steve's Career21:50 - Creating Nashville's Museum of Christian & Gospel Music26:14 - Gospel Music, the Civil Rights Movement and Mahalia Jackson31:03 - Inside the Museum: Petra, Stryper, Russ Taff and Rare Memorabilia37:09 - Mike Curb and the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame44:48 - Preserving Christian Music's Untold Stories and Handwritten Lyrics47:17 - The Future of the Museum and Its Lasting LegacyVisit the Museum of Christian & Gospel MusicDiscover the artists, artifacts and stories that shaped Christian and Gospel music.🌐 Official website: https://www.cgmmuseum.org/🎟️ Plan your visit: https://www.cgmmuseum.org/museum-ticket/👉 Museum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGMmuseum📍 402 Commerce Street, Nashville, Tennessee, USAListen to Classic CCM Rewind on Mixcloud📻 Love the music we're talking about? Now you can hear it again!Join Shayne Brian for Classic CCM Rewind, the new radio show celebrating the best Christian music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.Rediscover the songs, forgotten classics, influential albums and legendary artists who provided the soundtrack to a generation of Christian music fans.🎶 Listen to the latest show, 19 October 2026, on Mixcloud:https://www.mixcloud.com/ClassicCCM/classic-ccm-rewind-19-october-2026-new/Connect with Beyond the Chorus🎧 Follow and subscribe to Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for more in-depth interviews with the legendary artists, musicians and pioneers of Christian music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusic👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorus❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeyondTheChorusSupport Beyond the Chorus on Patreon for just $5 a month and help keep the stories of classic Christian music alive. Enjoy bonus behind-the-scenes content, exclusive discussions, special offers and giveaways.If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, subscribe and share it with someone who grew up loving classic CCM.Drop the needle. Press play. We're going Beyond the Chorus.#BeyondTheChorus #SteveGilreath #ChristianMusic #ClassicCCM #GospelMusic #ChristianMusicHistory #AmyGrant #MichaelWSmith #Nashville #ChristianRock
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    55 min
  • Beeb Birtles: Faith Behind the Hits...Little River Band and the Christian Music Connection

    Beeb Birtles: Faith Behind the Hits...Little River Band and the Christian Music Connection
    Oct 13 2026
    What was it like being a Christian in one of the world's biggest rock bands?Beeb Birtles, founding member of Little River Band, joins Shayne Brian on Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for a revealing conversation about faith, fame, songwriting and the challenges of following his Christian beliefs while navigating international rock stardom.From his early spiritual awakening to the pressures of touring with Little River Band, Beeb shares how his faith influenced his personal life, his music and some of the biggest decisions of his career.We explore the fascinating story behind the 1980 Birtles & Goble album The Last Romance, a largely overlooked release that has found an audience among classic contemporary Christian music (CCM) fans. Beeb discusses his song "Into My Life", which was recorded by The Imperials during the Russ Taff era, and the spiritual influences behind songs including "Fall From Paradise" and "Light of Day".Beeb also reflects on his departure from Little River Band in 1983, his move to Nashville, working with emerging artists and the way his understanding of Christianity has evolved over the decades.And there's an intriguing possibility still on the horizon: a gospel project Beeb hopes to record called The Choir Invisible.It's a conversation about the man behind the hits, the personal cost of conviction, and the surprising connections between Australian classic rock and the golden age of Christian music.In This EpisodeBeeb Birtles' personal Christian testimony and spiritual awakening.How faith shaped his experiences inside Little River Band.The challenges of maintaining Christian beliefs in the mainstream rock industry.The story behind Birtles & Goble's The Last Romance.How The Imperials came to record "Into My Life".Exploring spiritual themes in "Fall From Paradise" and "Light of Day".Why Beeb left Little River Band and began a new chapter.Nashville, songwriting, production and mentoring younger musicians.How faith, aging and experience have changed his definition of success.His hopes for a future gospel album, The Choir Invisible.Chapters00:00 - Introduction: Faith Behind the Hits02:44 - Finding Faith in the World of Rock and Roll09:30 - How Christianity Influenced His Songwriting16:39 - Birtles & Goble, The Last Romance and The Imperials21:41 - The Connection to Contemporary Christian Music27:27 - Leaving Little River Band and Following His Convictions35:11 - A New Chapter in Nashville38:07 - Mentoring Musicians and Growing Older in the Industry41:18 - An Evolving Christian Faith and Songs That Change Lives48:27 - Redefining Success, Life Lessons and Musical LegacyConnect with Beeb BirtlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeebBirtlesBeyond the Chorus: Classic CCM RewindBeyond the Chorus revisits the artists, albums and untold stories that shaped contemporary Christian music throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.From classic Christian rock and Jesus Music to the artists who crossed between CCM and mainstream music, we're discovering what happened after the records stopped spinning.Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share the podcast with a friend who loves classic Christian music.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorusSupport Beyond the Chorus on PatreonHelp keep the stories of classic CCM alive. Become a supporter for just $5 per month and enjoy bonus behind-the-scenes content, exclusive discussions, special offers and giveaways.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeyondTheChorusDrop the needle. Press play. We're going back to where the music began.KeywordsBeeb Birtles, Little River Band, Beeb Birtles Christian faith, Little River Band Christian music, Birtles and Goble, The Last Romance, The Imperials, Russ Taff, Into My Life, Fall From Paradise, Light of Day, Graeham Goble, Australian rock history, contemporary Christian music, classic CCM, Christian rock history, 1980s Christian music, Nashville songwriters, Beyond the Chorus, Shayne Brian.#BeebBirtles #LittleRiverBand #ClassicCCM #BeyondTheChorus #ChristianMusic #TheImperials #RussTaff #BirtlesAndGoble
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    55 min
  • What Happened to Avion? Randall Waller on Tragedy, Reinvention and the Road to the Super Bowl.

    What Happened to Avion? Randall Waller on Tragedy, Reinvention and the Road to the Super Bowl.
    Oct 6 2026

    What happened to Australian Christian rock band Avion, and how did frontman Randall Waller eventually find himself playing guitar with Shania Twain at the Super Bowl?

    In Episode 6 of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, Shayne Brian sits down with Randall Waller to revisit the tragic story of Avion, one of Australia's most promising 1980s bands.

    Avion emerged from the Christian music scene but never fitted comfortably into one world. Randall remembers signing with RCA, appearing on Countdown, hearing Avion on Australian radio and navigating the tension between the church and the mainstream music industry.

    Then, in 1987, tragedy changed everything.

    Randall reflects on the accident that killed Avion keyboard player Evan Murray, the impact it had on the band and the difficult process of rebuilding his life and career after Avion came to an end.

    That next chapter took him around the world. He worked as a guitar tech for Bonnie Tyler, returned to performing and worked with artists including John English, Rose Tattoo and The Party Boys.

    Then came the call that changed everything again.

    Randall tells the extraordinary story of recording an audition tape for Shania Twain, receiving a phone call from legendary producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, flying to America and discovering during rehearsals that he had landed the job.

    He would go on to tour the world with Shania, with that journey eventually taking him all the way to the Super Bowl.

    The conversation also explores Randall's solo album More, which he describes as a "life statement", reflecting the beliefs, relationships, experiences and detours that shaped both his music and his life.

    From Avion and Australian Christian rock to Shania Twain, Mutt Lange and the Super Bowl, this is a story about music, loss, persistence and an extraordinary second act.

    Timestamps

    00:00 - Avion, Christian music and discovering a bigger rock sound

    02:28 - Avion caught between the church and mainstream rock

    06:28 - More: Randall Waller's musical life statement

    07:31 - Avion signs with RCA, backlash and Countdown

    15:08 - Touring with Dragon and the tragedy that ended Avion

    18:54 - Starting again, Bangkok, England and Bonnie Tyler

    25:13 - The road from Oz Rock to Shania Twain

    30:17 - Recording the Shania audition tape

    35:32 - The phone call from Mutt Lange and landing the job

    46:04 - From Avion to Shania Twain and the Super Bowl

    Randall Waller

    Website:

    https://randallwaller.net/

    Listen to or buy More:

    https://randallwaller.bandcamp.com/album/more

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    Subscribe to Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for more conversations with the artists behind the albums, the missing years and what came next.
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    47 min
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