'' Casting Crowns '' is the first studio album by American Christian rock band Casting Crowns . Produced by Mark A. Miller and Steven Curtis Chapman , the album was released on October 7 , 2003 , by Beach Street Records . It incorporates a pop rock and rock sound , with the main instruments used in the album being guitar , keyboard and violin . '' Casting Crowns '' received positive reviews from music critics , many of whom praised the album 's lyrics and production quality . It was nominated for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 35th GMA Dove Awards , while its singles were nominated for and received various awards
35th GMA Dove Awards
35th GMA Dove Awards
Casting Crowns (album)