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B. J. ThomasOn the cover January 1979 Probe |
 March 1982 Contemporary Christian Music | Media coverage:- May 1977 in Radix "Home Where He Belongs", by Paul Baker
- 3 Jun 1977 in Christianity Today "Refiner's Fire: A Star Is Reborn", by Cheryl A. Forbes
- Jul 1977 in Group "Fantastic Testimonies", by Lee Sparks
- Aug 1977 in Christian Life "Growin' Where I'm Planted", by Merle Dautery
- Nov 1978 in Campus Life "Spotlight: B. J. Thomas"
- Dec 1978 in Contemporary Christian Music "B. J. Thomas' Road Home"
- Jan 1979 in Christian Herald "The Repentance of a Pop Singer", by David Kucharsky
- Jan 1979 in Probe "B. J. Thomas' New Triumphs", by Jerry Schaeffer
- Mar 1979 in Contemporary Christian Music "Growing Together Though Apart", by Gloria Thomas
- Apr 1979 in The Saturday Evening Post "How Sweet It Is", by B. J. Thomas
- Aug 1980 in Contemporary Christian Music "B. J. Thomas"
- Jul 1981 in Christian Herald "Gospel Music Branches Out", by Corinne Ipavich
- Sep 1981 in Campus Life "Interview: Addicted To Mediocracy", by Jim Long
- Dec 1981 in Contemporary Christian Music "People & Places: B. J. By The Beautiful Sea"
- Mar 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Cover Feature: B. J. Thomas' View From The Stage", by Karen Marie Platt
- Mar 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Editor's Corner: A Sensitive Issue", by John W. Styll
- May 1982 in Christian Life "People & Events: B. J. Cops Fifth Gospel Grammy"
- Jul 1982 in Charisma "Charisma Music's Top 100"
- Oct 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Cool Crowds Fuel Hot Tempers"
- Apr 1983 in Christian Life "Choice: Films: Nothin' Could Be Better"
- Jul 1983 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "B. J. Thomas"
- Aug 1984 in The Wittenburg Door "Loser of the Month: B.J. and the D.J."
- Aug 1991 in CCM "John Fischer: Baby Baby", by John Fischer
- May 1997 in New Man "Close Up: B. J. Thomas", by Rick Brunson
- May 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Flashback", by Derek Wesley Selby
- Jun 1997 in CCM "Rewind: Just Can't Help Believin'", by Steve Rabey
- Jul 1998 in CCM "Don't You Forget About Me: B. J. Thomas"
Albums & reviews:1977: Home Where I Belong
1979: You Gave Me Love (When Nobody Gave Me a Prayer)
1980: The Best Of B.J. Thomas
1981: What A Difference You Made In My Life
1982: Peace in the Valley
1983: The Best of B.J. Thomas Vol. II
1989: Midnight Minute
1995: Precious Memories
1997: Christmas is Coming Home
Award Summary (Nominations / Wins)
Dove Awards1980 Dove Awards- Album by a Secular Artist: You Gave Me Love (When Nobody Gave Me a Prayer)
1981 Dove Awards1982 Dove Awards- Album by a Secular Artist: Amazing Grace
1983 Dove Awards- Album by a Secular Artist: Miracle
- Album by a Secular Artist: Peace in the Valley
1984 Dove Awards- Album by a Secular Artist: Love Shines
- Album by a Secular Artist: The Best of B.J. Thomas Vol. II
Grammy Awards1978 Grammy Awards- Best Inspirational Performance: "Happy Man"
1979 Grammy Awards- Best Inspirational Performance: "You Gave Me Love (When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer)"
1981 Grammy Awards- Best Inspirational Performance: "Amazing Grace"
Published articles:1 article credited in Christian Herald: 1979.1 article credited in The Saturday Evening Post: 1979.Books about B. J. Thomas
- "Superstar" in Contemporary Christian Music (Paul Baker, 1985).
- "B. J. Thomas" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).
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