On the full list of the Top Gourmet Songs of 2016, the UTR Critics cited over 50 individual tracks.  We share several of them on this podcast.  At 80-minutes long, this is one of the longest episodes in show history!  We also get the UTR debuts of Blessing Offor and Karen Choi.  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Citizens & Saints, Ginny Owens, Lauren Mann, Anthony Quails, Phil Keaggy, Switchfoot, Eric Peters, Emmylou Harris (ft. John Paul White), Crowder, Relient K, Karen Choi, Charlie Peacock, Indelible Grace (ft. Blessing Offor), Joy Ike, Rivers & Robots

Phil Keaggy is a respected name in almost any musical circle or genre.  He is a living example of what it means to glorify God through pursuing excellence in your field or craft.  This conversation was recorded in Nashville and originally aired on July 13, 2012.
Episode Artists:
The Normals , Phil Keaggy, Brianna Gaither, Jonny Lang, Phil Keaggy, Andrew Peterson, Phil Keaggy, Phil Keaggy, Sandra McCracken , Matthew Perryman Jones, Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill

These "story" episodes are some of my favorites, and I have plans to do 2 new versions of this later this year. There is something about the power of story that can help you become an even more active listener, and in turn often allows your soul to glean more from the song.  I hope that happens for you!  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Bread of Stone, Melanie Penn, The Farewell Drifters, Lanae Hale, Andrew Peterson, Jon Troast, Phil Keaggy, Ginny Owens, Randall Goodgame, Me In Motion

Sometimes when thinking about a musical ode to dads, folks have a hard time thinking beyond "Butterfly Kisses" or some other tear-jerker.  But we wanted to add our "gourmet music" voice into the celebration.  Besides great music from Brandon Heath, Julie Lee, Balla Dear, and JJ Heller (among others), we also hear about personal reflections on the value of fatherhood from singer-songwriters Christopher Williams and Ben Shive.  Hope this adds a nice soundtrack to your holiday weekend!  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Battle Victorious, Julie Lee, Christopher Williams, Balla Dear, Madison Cunningham, Dave Barnes, Randall Goodgame, JJ Heller, Ben Shive, Jessi McNeal, Brandon Heath, Lauren Mann & Fairly Odd Folk, Phil Keaggy

Many times on UTR we have featured episodes of hymn remakes.  But this week, we go to the original hymnbook, the book of Psalms.  We can learn a lot from the Psalms - for example, it is good and edifying to sing praises to the Lord, but singing songs of lament, anguish, confusion, repentence, doubt, and sorrow are a vital expression of the human experience (take note CCM radio!).  We honor this endless well of …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Jars of Clay, Latifah Phillips, The Wayside, Jenny & Tyler, Sons of Korah, Ted Sandquist & Phil Keaggy, Ellie Holcomb, Robbie Seay Band, A. Osenga, Trevor Morgan, Rick L. James

There may not be a better example of "gourmet music" than the hymns.  They are spiritually significant, transcend generational and denominational lines, and have stood the test of time.  I love hearing remakes of these classic songs, and often times it breaths new life into these vintage choruses.  One track that really blew me away was Steven Curtis Chapman's rootsy, down-home remake of "Blessed Assurance," which is one of my all-time favorite hymns.  We also love …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Wen Reagan, Randall Goodgame, Cindy Morgan, David Potter, Steven Curtis Chapman, Andrew Greer, Tara Leigh Cobble, Aaron Ivey, Phil Keaggy, Page CXVI, Kings Kaleidoscope

Episode Artists:
Mavis Staples, Tim Coons, Phil Keaggy, The Civil Wars, Take 6, Micah Dalton, Jenny & Tyler, Mike Farris & The Cumberland Saints, Justin McRoberts, Jason Harrod, Bethany Dillon, la poema

Episode Artists:
David Story, Griffin House, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Stacy Lantz, Randall Goodgame, Ashley Cleveland, Andrew Peterson, Matt Wertz, Sara Groves, Eric Peters, Phil Keaggy, The Gray Havens, Jenny & Tyler

Episode Artists:
Needtobreathe, Christa Wells, Christa Wells, Phil Keaggy, Christa Wells, Jacob Moon, More Than Rubies, Deas Vail, Josh Garrels, Before the Brave, Christa Wells

Episode Artists:
Christa Wells & Mandy Rogers, Eric Peters, Phil Keaggy, Andy Gullahorn, Randall Goodgame, Bob Bennett, Andrew Peterson, Jenny & Tyler, Jars of Clay, Cindy Morgan

Episode Artists:
Christy Nockels, Sixpence None the Richer, Phil Keaggy, Matt Papa, Ellie Holcomb, Todd Agnew, Jenny & Tyler, Fernando Ortega, Bear Rinehart, The Welcome Wagon, Corby LaCroix, Julie Lee

Episode Artists:
The Normals, Phil Keaggy, Phil Keaggy, Brianna Gaither, Johnny Lang, Phil Keaggy, Andrew Peterson, Phil Keaggy, Sandra McCracken, Matthew Perryman Jones, Phil Keaggy & Randy Stonehill

Episode Artists:
Caedmon's Call, Sean Feucht, The Southern Sea, Jennifer Knapp, Phil Keaggy, Starfield, Watermark, The Afters, JJ Heller, Andrew Peterson, Chris Spring

Episode Artists:
Bread of Stone, Ginny Owens, Melanie Penn, The Farewell Drifters, Lanae Hale, Andrew Peterson, Jon Troast, Phil Keaggy, Randall Goodgame, Me In Motion

Episode Artists:
Jeremy Casella, Israel Houghton, Phil Keaggy, Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt, The Welcome Wagon, Owl City, Fernando Ortega, Sovereign Grace Music, John Mark McMillan, Randall Goodgame, The Wayside, Aaron Strumpel

Episode Artists:
John Mark McMillan, The Almost, Ayiesha Woods, Mark Mathis, Tim Coons, Robbie Seay Band, Downhere, The Sonflowerz, Sara Groves, Sarah McMillan, Charlie Hall, Carlos Whittaker, Sojourn, Matt Maher, Phil Keaggy

Episode Artists:
Jeremy Casella, Adie, Jennifer Knapp, Delirious, Randy Stonehill & Phil Keaggy, Beau Bristow, The Innocence Mission, Justin McRoberts, Bo Warren, Ashley Cleveland, Newsboys

Episode Artists:
Caedmon's Call, Sean Feucht, The Southern Sea, Jennifer Knapp, Phil Keaggy, Starfield, Watermark, The Afters, JJ Heller, Andrew Peterson, Chris Spring