Charisma Magazine

Releasing today, Passion: Awakening from sixsteprecords features leading worship artists Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Hillsong United, David Crowder Band and others on a dozen tracks of emotion-charged anthems recorded live. Eight of the songs are new, first-time releases.

With a handful of artists already releasing holiday projects this week, it's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Here are a few of the latest CDs to start getting you into a festive mood.