Casting Crowns Goes Platinum Again With 'Until the Whole World Hears'

By Emma Koonse, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Casting Crowns earned RIAA Platinum status for their record "Until the Whole World Hears" on Tuesday, marking the band's fifth album to reach the coveted status.

"Until the Whole World Hears" was first released in 2009 and features songs that discuss God, Jesus, and salvation, with many songs being renditions of classic hymns.

The group's success does not end there. Casting Crowns' latest release "Thrive" was named the best-selling record of 2014, according to the Christian/Gospel Neilson SoundScan chart. Furthermore, the record-breaking group just performed a sold-out show at New York City's Carnegie Hall on Jan. 24. The unique worship experience featured a 275-member choir and a 40-piece orchestra.

Just as news of their platinum status was released on Tuesday, Casting Crowns celebrated the one year anniversary for "Thrive" on Twitter.

"It's been 1 year since we released #THRIVE! We've gotten to meet so many of you," the group wrote. "How have you Thrived this year?"

Meanwhile, Casting Crowns is one of the most successful contemporary Christian artists with its RIAA 2x Platinum record "Casting Crowns" and its three RIAA Platinum albums, "The Altar and the Door," "Lifesong," and the aforementioned "Until the Whole World Hears." Moreover, the band currently holds the position as Billboard's top-selling act in Christian music since 2007.

Casting Crowns is best known for their hit songs "Who Am I," "Courageous," and "Praise You in this Storm," among many others. The Grammy Award-winning group is comprised of Mark Hall, Melodee DeVevo, Brian Scoggin, Megan Garrett, Juan DeVevo, Chris Huffman and Josh Mix, who have been recording and touring for more than 10 years. The group has also earned 17 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards.