Discover the best gourmet songs of 2023 as chosen by UTR Critics Panel. Songs range from hopeful anthems like 'I'm Alive' and emotional support tunes like 'Here For You' to spirited anthems such as 'Find Your People'. The podcast also highlights vulnerability in songs like 'Shedding Skin' and themes of redemption in 'By and By'.

This one is a delight to produce... our favorite UTR tradition. Now, for the 15th consecutive year, we present to you an audio countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of the Year! -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.96 --Everything Belongs - Cory Asbury [from 'Pioneer']Be Kind - Jason Gray [from 'Land of the Living']When You Forgive Someone - Needtobreathe [from 'Caves']Someday This Will All Make Sense - Dave Barnes [from 'Featherbrained Wealth Motel']Not Giving Up On You - Chris Renzema [from 'Manna Pt. 1']Trying to Survive - Colony House [from 'The Cannonballers']If We Run - Mike Mains & the Branches [from 'Memory Unfixed']You're All I'll Take With Me - Lauren Daigle [from 'Lauren Daigle']Two Kinds - The Arcadian Wild [from 'Welcome']Desert - Candace Coker [from 'Bare and Bones']If I Could - Tina Boonstra [from 'Circle Back, Start Again]-- CREDITS --Host/Producer - Dave TroutSPONSOR: Ross King's "Tools Not Rules" - https://rosskingmusic.com/utr25Special Thanks to the UTR Critics' Panel: Kevin Davis, John J Thompson, Russ Breimeier, Jessica Morris, Garret Godfrey, Josh Balogh, Larry Stephan, Justus Stout, & Mick Haupt.Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2023 full article - https://utrmedia.org/t11ga232023 Honorable Mentions full article - https://utrmedia.org/hm23Contest for 'Every Moment Holy' set - https://utrmedia.org/winemhBest Gourmet Music Videos of 2023 - https://utrmedia.org/videos23Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm22Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2024 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

Happy New Year! We begin the year by featuring our Critics Panel's picks for some of the best music released over the last 12 months. Today we feature six albums that fell just outside our "Top 11 List" of the year - but are still completely worthy of your time and attention.-- TRACK LIST FOR EP.95 --Let A Little Light In - Jon Guerra [from 'Ordinary Ways']Prodigal - Drakeford [from 'Wayward & Home, Part 2']Us All - Bruce Cockburn [from 'O Sun O Moon']You're Not Wrong - Common Hymnal [from 'No More Wasted Years']Higher Love - Jervis Campbell [from 'Hopeful Hearts Club']To Know You - Citizens [from 'I Can't Find the Edges of You']-- CREDITS --Host/Producer - Dave Trout2023 Honorable Mentions full article - https://utrmedia.org/hm23Contest for 'Every Moment Holy' set - https://utrmedia.org/winemhBest Gourmet Music Videos of 2023 - https://utrmedia.org/videos23Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2024 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

This is our final podcast of 2023 - and it's the longest of the year - as we pile in 23 stellar Christmas songs... all released in 2023. Happy Holidays to all!--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.94 ---Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - The Royal HallsHark! The Herald Angels Sing - Melanie PennWonderful Christmastime - Blessing OfforShine a Little Light - Aryn Michelle (ft. David Bolt & Graham Jones)I Pray on Christmas - Mac PowellChristmas is Here - Hope HardingI Saw Three Ships - Haylie Allcott (ft. Cullen Vance)Good King Wenceslas - The Arcadian WildLeaving the Lights Up - Jars of ClayJoy to the World - John TibbsBest Part - Naomi RainneChristmas Bells - Joel AnsettSilent Night - Jesse & Kenzie FrohlingChristmas in Hawaii - We The KingdomWe Wish You a Merry Christmas - Forrest FrankThe Light - Sarah SparksChristmastime is Here - Beta RadioThe Servant - Bria JeanSomeday at Christmas - Jon ReddickCloser to the Flame - John LucasLetter to the Birthday Boy - Rusty ViningAngels We Have Heard on High - Fox & FoalThe Christ Child - Phil Keaggy & Rachel Wilhelm--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutUTR's Year-End Buildathon Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/b2023Christmas Songs of Faith Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/smcmasOur picks of 6 Best Christmas Albums of 2023 - https://utrmedia.org/cmas2023Very Gourmet Christmas Special (video) - https://utrmedia.org/videos/very-gourmet-christmas-special/Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

What a joy to have David Mullins (pastor, speaker, singer, and younger brother of the late Rich Mullins) here as our special guest co-host... and he's in charge of the holiday music lineup.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.93 ---Hard To Get - David Mullins (ft. Jonathan Mullins)Matthew's Begats - Andrew PetersonI'll Be Home for Christmas - Jenny & TylerSilent Night - Third DayDrummer Boy - Appalachian Christmas QuartetYou Gotta Get Up - Rich MullinsO Come, O Come Emmanuel - CopperlilyThe 12 Days of Christmas [LIVE] - Straight No Chaser--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutSPONSOR: Jason Lenyer Buchanan - https://is.gd/criversspSupport UTR's Year-end Buildathon 2023 Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/b2023UTR Email List + SongRx - https://is.gd/utremailContest for Beats Solo3 Headphones - https://utrmedia.org/winsolo3UTR's Best 6 Christmas Albums of 2023 - https://utrmedia.org/cmas2023UTR's Christmas Songs of Faith Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/smcmasEmail: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

It's a UTR holiday tradition 14 years running! We share our picks of the Best Christmas Albums of the year... and today's show is an audio countdown of our 6 favorites.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.92 ---O Come, All Ye Faithful - HollynHeal and Make Whole - The Soil & the Seed ProjectLike A Child - Blessing OfforLiving Proof - Mac PowellO Little Town of Bethlehem - Paul DemerFind Our Way to Love - Phil Madeira--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutFull list of UTR's 6 Best Christmas Albums - https://utrmedia.org/cmas2023SPONSOR1: Jason Lenyer Buchanan - https://is.gd/criversspSPONSOR2: Bellsburg Store - https://richmullins25.com/storeJoin SongRx & UTR email list - https://is.gd/utremailBuildathon 2023 campaign - https://utrmedia.org/b2023Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

In this extended episode, all of the music are hand-picked on the theme of gratitude. Plus we have seven special guests - including Sara Groves, Andy Gullahorn, Stephen McWhirter, Jason Clayborn, Christa Wells, Jon Troast, and Graham Jones.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.91 ---Thanks Be To God - Jon ForemanPsalm 100 - The Corner RoomMake It Work - Stephen McWhirter & Jason ClaybornI'm So Blessed - CAIN (ft. Aaron Cole)For The Beauty of the Earth - Sara GrovesOh Give Thanks - Wendell KimbroughGrateful - Graham JonesBlessings - Theresa Phondo (ft. Sal Ly & Noel Mio)Sing A Song, Pt. 2 - Nashville Life Music (ft. Aaron Cole)Never Let Me Go - Andy GullahornThanksgiving Song - JJ HellerWe Are One - FAITHFULRejoice - Andrew PetersonHallelujah For Every Broken Heart - CrowderJoy in You - Jon TroastWe Will Remember - Christopher WilliamsMountain Top - Leslie Perez--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutSPONSOR: Haylie Allcott's single - https://is.gd/hayliespUTR's Thanksgiving Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/smthanksJoin UTR's Email List + SongRx - https://is.gd/utremailBellsburg Store SALE - https://richmullins25.com/storeUp Next: UTR's Buildathon 2023 Kickoff - Nov. 27-29All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org.

We love discovering high-quality music makers and sharing those with you. It's always been a part of UTR's DNA. Today we introduce you to 13 on-the-rise artists making their GMP debut.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.90 ---Wilder Path - Josh GautonFloating - Addison AgenBecoming - Dia Viola ft. Muted MikeLose Control - Xander SallowsBig Open Sky Flower - Kylie DaileyThe Heart I Break - Johan GliddenWhisper - Sam BowmanMuddy the Water - Eliza JamisonOne Way - nobigdyl.Perfect God - KJ ScrivenWhen the King Comes - Haylie AlcottNumb - Hunter PlakeCusp of Love - Julianne Wonser--- Credits ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutHow to become a UTR Sponsor - https://utrmedia.org/sponsor2023Join UTR's email list (for SongRx and more) - https://is.gd/utremailUTR's Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm22Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs featured are used with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

Dave is joined by critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Melanie Penn as the guest host and music picker for the episode!--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.89 ---He's Got the Whole World - Melanie PennI Will Say Yes - Sarah KrogerWisdom From Heaven - Jess RayThe In Between - Matt MaherBrick By Brick - Liz ViceSurely - Paul ZachHold Still - Taylor LeonhardtHigherHoly - IAMSON (ft. Marv)Great I Am - Leslie JordanA New City - Melanie Penn--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutMelanie Penn's website - https://melaniepenn.comHow to be a UTR Sponsor - https://utrmedia.org/sponsor2023Contest for Beats Solo3 - https://utrmedia.org/winsolo3Sign up for UTR's email list - https://is.gd/utremailEmail: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

We're featuring title tracks from albums - one per year - from 2013 through 2023. Plus as a bonus, a Rich Mullins song that we've never-before featured in all of UTR's history.--- TRACK LIST FOR EP.88 ---Feed Your Soul - Christa Wells (2013)Goliath - Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil (2014)Dear Wormwood - The Oh Hellos (2015)God’s Highway - Sandra McCracken (2016)All Is Not Lost - The Brilliance (2017)Before the Sun Goes Down - The New Respects (2018)Dragons - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors (2019)People - Jonathan McReynolds (2020)Canyon - Ellie Holcomb (2021)Revival - Judah & the Lion (2022)Levees - Mandi Mapes (2023)Quoting Deuteronomy - Rich Mullins--- CREDITS ---Host/Producer - Dave TroutHow to become a UTR sponsor - https://utrmedia.org/sponsor2013SPONSOR: Steven Hesselman's Kickstarter - https://bit.ly/colorksDave Trout's interview with Wild Harbors - https://is.gd/rrwildRabbit Room's Housemoot 2023 - https://housemoot.comUTR's Critics' Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/sm19Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2023 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org