Our Most Popular Interviews of 2015

This year alone we have had interviewed over a hundred Christian artists coming from all genres. Our interviews have all been very well received  and we are grateful to the artists for their time and willingness to be interviewed by us.  Based on the number of hits this year, here are 10 most popular interviews this year with links to the actual interview articles.

10. Our Interview with Brilliance

New signee to Integrity Music, Brilliance takes art and liturgy, and mixes them together with worship music.  Just as spectacular as their sound is, so is this interview.  

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12455/20150205/the-brilliance-talks-about-how-to-bring-art-back-to-worship-music-in-this-exclusive-interview.htm 

9. Our Interview with Sumerlin 

Their mixture of power pop and ambience rock music has made Sumerlin one of the most outstanding new acts.  Sumerlin talks about their journey, passion, and vision in this exclusive interview. 

http://www.hallels.com/articles/1030/20140214/exclusive-interview-with-sumerlin-on-their-album-runaways.htm 

8. Our Interview with Bob Fitts

Fans of worship music will recognize Bob Fitts. He's one of the pioneers of the worship music movement.  Where is he now?  What does he think of worship music now?  What's his involvement with Joseph Prince?  Find out the answers in this interview.

http://www.hallels.com/articles/2355/20140710/catching-up-with-veteran-worship-leader-bob-fitts.htm 

7. Our Interview with Tim Menzies

Tim Menzies also known as Tim Mensy is a prolific songwriter who has written songs for Shenandoah, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Mark Chesnutt, Trisha Yearwood, and many others.  Recently, he has released a Gospel album which also earned him a Grammy nomination.  In this interview, he gives us an insider's view of being a songwriter in Nashville, why he released a Gospel album, and more.

http://www.hallels.com/articles/1263/20140314/exclusive-interview-with-singer-songwriter-tim-menzies.htm 

6. Our Interview with Father Ray Kelly

Father Ray Kelly is a YouTube sensation, his unassuming rendition of "Hallelujah" at a wedding ceremony went viral.  As a result, he released his first major label Christian release, and like his album our interview with the singing priest went viral too!

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12742/20150403/our-exclusive-chat-with-father-ray-kelly-the-singing-priest.htm  

5. Our Interview with I Am They

New folk/pop worship band I Am They gets a great introduction through this interview.  What makes this interview one of our most popular articles is the thoughfulness and care they put in their answers.  

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12290/20150102/christian-group-i-am-they-shares-about-hope-after-a-suicide-attempt-and-their-brand-new-album.htm 

4. Our Interview with Ivan Parker

Southern Gospel music veteran Ivan Parker released his new album Threads of Mercy.  In this interview he talks candidly about suffering, his new album, and how we can "see" God's mercy in our troubled times.

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12343/20150113/ivan-parker-teaches-us-how-to-see-gods-thread-of-mercy-as-he-talks-about-his-new-album.htm 

3. Our Interview with Miriam Webster 

Miriam Webster is the writer of the Hillsong Worship staple "Made Me Glad."  Together with Darlene Zschech, she has led worship for many albums released by the Australian megachurch.  In this interview, Webter talks about how she became a worship leader, her role at Hillsong Church, and her own solo career. 

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12574/20150228/miriam-webster-on-working-with-hillsong-worship-darlene-zschech-her-own-music.htm 

2.. Our Interview with Sidney Mohede

Worship pastor of Jakarta's largest church, Sidney Mohede has recently signed an International deal with Integrity Music.  In this interview, Mohede talks about the church in Indonesia, recording with Darlene Zschech, and about working with Integrity Music. 

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12701/20150326/sidney-mohede-shares-about-his-work-with-the-indonesian-church-darlene-zschech-israel-houghton-and-his-new-ep.htm 

1. Our Interview with Darlene Zschech

In April, just after Darlene Zschech released her compilation album In Jesus Song: A Legacy of Worship and Faith, she was interviewed by us.  In this revealing interview Darlene talks about writing her signature hit "Shout to the Lord," being the worship pastor of Hillsong Church, her unreleased hymns album, and her future worship album.

http://www.hallels.com/articles/12823/20150419/an-in-depth-conversation-with-darlene-zschech-i-love-to-lead-songs-that-bring-faith.htm 

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