Times sure have changed in the Christian music scene.  With new artists like Brandon Heath, Rush of Fools, and Lincoln Brewster topping the Christian Adult Contemporary charts recently, it may be easy to forget artists like 2^nd Chapter Of Acts, White Heart, and Leslie Phillips.  In an effort to keep the past alive, here is an objective look back at the Christian music artists of the 1980’s. 

Of the 254 artists who charted songs in the 1980’s, Amy Grant came out on top.  Fueled by 21 top tens (5 of which went to #1), Grant ended the decade with 1488 points.  The Imperials charted 25 songs during the 80’s and finished in second place.  Sandi Patti’s five #1 songs helped position her in third.  Twila Paris reached the top spot 6 times during the decade, placing her fourth.  To the surprise of some, Wayne Watson finished in fifth.  Michael Card edged out Michael W. Smith by a point for the #6 spot.   Dallas Holm came in eighth.  Steve Camp, whose song “He Covers Me” was the top song of 1987, finished the decade in ninth.  Petra, with their five #1’s, rounded out the top ten.