Contemporary Christian music (CCM), also known as Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music, is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and stylistically rooted in Christian music. Originating in the United States, it was formed by those affected by the 1960s Jesus movement revival who began to express themselves in other styles of popular music, beyond the church music of hymns, gospel and Southern gospel music that was prevalent in the church at the time. Initially referred to as Jesus music, today, the term is typically used to refer to pop, but also includes rock, alternative rock, hip hop, metal, contemporary worship, punk, hardcore punk, Latin, electronic dance music, R&B-influenced gospel, and country styles.

After originating in the US, it has since become a globally recognized style of popular music. It has representation on several music charts, including Billboard's Christian Albums, Christian Songs, Hot Christian AC (Adult Contemporary), Christian CHR, Soft AC/Inspirational, and Christian Digital Songs as well as the UK's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart. Top-selling CCM artists will also appear on the Billboard 200. In the iTunes Store, the genre is represented as part of the Christian and gospel genre while the Google Play Music system labels it as Christian/Gospel. CCM sets itself apart due to its versatile sound profile and accessibility. Its range of expression, from soft ballads to rock-infused anthems and content that goes beyond just worship to dealing with personal struggles and societal issues, is what makes it both compelling and relatable to a diverse listener base.

Contemporary Christian

Soft Rock

Worship & Praise

Pop Songs

Tracks written and arranged by Stan Countz

Hot Tracks

Old school R&B & Soul & Blues songs by Stan Countz

Blues & Soul

Smooth Jazz

Chill Vibe

Prophetic Pop is a playlist dedicated to a common theme - that the end times are upon upon as we see prophecy being fulfilled right before our eyes.

Prophetic Pop

Hits in the Making

Still Sisters Happy Hardcore

His Last Days Warriors - written by Stan Countz

His Last Days Warriors

God's Love Letter

Gospel, Christian Country, Country Gospel, Just a Revival, Songs written by Stan Countz

Just a Revival

CCM, Contemporary Christian Music, Christian Rock, Jesus Music, Songs written by Stan Countz

They Called Us Jesus Freaks

If God Be For Us, Who Cares Who's Against Us?, Inspirational songs written by Stan Countz

Who Cares Who's Against Us

Contemporary Christian song written by Stan Countz

Don't Worry, Fret or  Be Anxious

Song promoting the fact that God doesn't look at the color or our skin and neither should we.

He's Color Blind

Run to the Rock that Doesn't Roll (Acoustic Version)

Song about Denison, Texas, birthplace of "Ike" (Dwight Eisenhower) and one of the North Texas hangouts for Doc Holliday in the late 1800's. 

Ike and Doc's Hometown (Soft Rock cut)

It takes more faith than I possess to place my faith in randomness, or an educated guess or well-meant hypothesis, Contemporary Christian songs by Stan C Countz

More Faith Than I Possess

The Most Important Thing written by Stan C Countz

The Most Important Thing

My Refuge and my Fortress acoustic version written and performed by Stan C Countz

My Refuge and my Fortress (acoustic)

God's Promises are Steady, Sure and Faithful

Steady, Strong and Faithful

A Pop song by Stan Countz about Chem-trails, cloud seeding and geoengineering

Happy Chemtrails to You

A song about a girl who is a liberal but can't seem to find a decent man who will treat her riight until she develops a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Where Hope Is Revived

All I Can Do is to Praise You

All I Can Do Is to Praise You

Hard to Believe She's Mine

Song about how people that were discounted as crackpots a while back are now emerging as prophets.

They're Callin' Me Right

Song about how God is always there no matter what is happening all around us and how He gave His all.

You Always Gave Your All

I wanna be a man of valor and make a brand new start
A man of prayer and power, a man after God’s own heart


A Man After God's Own Heart

Can we get back to the way it used to be?


The Way It Used to Be

Advice to my daughters after the passing of their mom

Your Mother and I

A song about a sad and lonely man with a case of the break my heart blues

The Break My Heart Blues

Those Hap Happy Days

Song about a guy who wrote a hit pop song that went viral in one week!

Hit Pop Song

The true battle in this country isn't simply left vs. right or black vs. white - it's wrong vs. right

The Final Fight - Pick a Side

Smooth jazz song about love rekindled late in life.

Dinner and a Movie

Smooth jazz track about a guy who re-discovers love after his wife dies...

Castaway

You won't leave us to fall in the dark, if we seek You with all of our hearts.

To Know You is to Love You

Don't know why I let you get under my skin, but I did - I let you in -- and that was the beginning of the end. 

The Beginning of the End

Christian Rock song about prophecy unfolding right before our eyes!


Dry Bones Rise

Song about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as referenced in the Book of Revelation.

The Four Horsemen

God asked, “Can these bones come to life?” “O Lord, only You know,” he replied
Tell these bones "Hear the word of the LORD! I'll give you breath and you'll come back to life." 

These Dry Bones

R&B & Soul, bluesy song about a guy who has romantic feelings about a girl who only sees him as shoulder to cry on.

Heart-to-Heart

Song about summer love that ended too soon.

The End of Me and You

The Measure of a Man

Playlist Kings won't you crown my beat, put me on, put me on, put me on repeat...

Playlist Kings - Put Me on Repeat

Song about what it takes to write a hit pop song - you've gotta get on the right playlists...

Put Me on Repeat

Writing and promoting a pop song takes coordinating many factors including timing and playlist placement.

On Repeat

Thank you Lord for watchin' over us
We get impatient and make a fuss
But because of your grace and love
We've got a place awaiting us up above

We all must stand, before Your throne
We trust not man, but in Your love alone
It was your plan to make for us a home
You sent your lamb, who for sin atoned

Your mercy covers me, and in my mind I know
My sin was crimson, now I'm whiter than snow
We all must stand -- before your throne
It was your plan, to make for us a home

We all must stand before Your throne
We trust not man, but Your love alone
It was your plan to make for us a home
You sent your lamb, who for sin atoned
 
Thank you Lord for Your grace and your love
And for your Spirit that descends like a dove
Help us show grace, not condemn or judge
We've got a place, awaiting us up above

You've made for us a place
We're redeemed n saved
It's a free gift from God
Not by deeds, but by faith

So open up Your gates
We run to win the race
Thank You for Your love
And Your amazing grace

You've made for us a place
So open up your gates
We run to win the race
Can't wait to see Your face

You've made for us a place
Can't wait to see Your face
You've made for us a place
Can't wait to see Your face 

Stand Before Your Throne

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!