When it comes to music, different folks have different tastes. For people who enjoy the sounds of Christian rock, it doesn’t get any better than the Casting Crowns. More than 20 years ago, the band started out as the youth group at a church in Daytona Beach, Florida. Somehow that group has turned into one of the best Christian rock bands in the world today. Casting Crowns is a seven-member group that has plenty of musical talent while also spreading its message. If you think you’ll hear them playing at church socials and religious events, think again. Casting Crowns is a big-time act that tours the country, performs at major venues, and attracts large audiences - audiences that want nothing more than to hear their music and message.

The Accidental Stars

Casting Crowns was started by Mark Hall, who never intended to be the founder of such a wildly popular Christian rock band. He was simply a youth pastor in Daytona who put a group together as a way to raise awareness in the community. Even after moving to Georgia and adding a few more members, stardom was never the goal for Casting Crowns. But after releasing a pair of albums on their own and earning some local recognition, the band was approached by a record label, and the rest is Christian rock history. Between Hall’s voice, the band’s upbeat sound, and the group’s spiritual material, it became clear that Casting Crowns was something special and a band that the world needed to hear.

Loyal Followers

With each passing year, especially with every tour, Casting Crowns continues to build its following of loyal fans. To date, the band has released a dozen albums, including a Christmas album. Meanwhile, Hall has published half a dozen books that supplement the band’s message. Casting Crowns has even won a Grammy, making it clear that they have come a long way since their early days as a young group in Daytona Beach. Most importantly, every time they hit the road, the band grosses millions in concert tickets, showing time and time again that they are among the great Christian rock groups of their generation.