The Music of Christmas | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 26, 1995 | |||
Genre | Christmas music, contemporary Christian music, rock, pop | |||
Length | 60:52 | |||
Label | Sparrow | |||
Producer | Brown Bannister and Steven Curtis Chapman | |||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | (not rated) [2] |
The Music of Christmas is the first Christmas album and seventh studio album overall by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman. It was released on September 26, 1995.
All songs written and/or arranged by Steven Curtis Chapman, except where noted.
Album - Billboard (North America)
Year | Chart | Position |
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1995 | 200 | 61 |
Top Contemporary Christian | 2 |
Country | Sales | Certifications (sales thresholds) |
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United States (RIAA) | 500,000 | Gold |
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