I love contemporary Christian music. John DeGrazio is a new name to me, but I really like what I’ve heard from his new album, Stronghold.

If you’re not familiar with him either, check out what his website has to say. Here’s a bit to orient you:

A two-time ASCAP Award winner, John DeGrazio is an accomplished songwriter/composer/producer. He has a number one hit song to his credit; has worked with many major label artists; played in the group Burlap to Cashmere; and toured with Jars of Clay, DC Talk, and Jaci Velasquez.

My favourite song from Stronghold is “New Life“. I like what he does with the lyrics and with the music. I can’t quite articulate why, but it reminds me of Todd Agnew’s music–which is a very good thing in my books. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/xQB_J5vGoAo?version=3]