ARTISTS AT A GLANCE: CASTING CROWNS

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Casting Crowns is a band that started as a student worship band in 1999 at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Florida, but later, they moved to Stockbridge, Georgia where some of the members are currently working as ministers of Eagles Landing First Baptist Church.  It was formed by youth pastor Mark Hall. Their music genre is Contemporary Christian and Christian Rock.

Current members are:

Mark Hall - lead singer and songwriter

Melanie Hall - road manager and Mark's wife

Megan Garrett - piano, keyboards and vocals

Hector Cervantes - lead guitar and vocals

Juan Devevo - guitar and vocals

Melodee Devevo - violin, cello and vocals

Chris Huffman - bass guitar and vocals

Brian Scoggin - drums

Achievements:

American Music Awards
- 2007 and 2011 Contemporary Inspirational Artist

Billboard Music Awards
- 2012 Top Christian Artist

Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards

- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Group of the Year
- 2010 Artist of the Year

Grammy Awards
- Lifesong - 2006 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

References:
- http://castingcrowns.com/