Jars of Clay

On the cover

July 1997 7ball

Media coverage

• Mar 1995 in Syndicate "Breaking Jars of Clay", by Mark A Smeby
• May 1995 in CCM "Faces to Watch: Finding Treasure In Jars of Clay", by April Hefner
• Jul 1995 in 7ball "Jars of Clay", by Chris Well
• Jul 1995 in CCM "In Concert: Belmont University, Nashville, TN", by Lucas W. Hendrickson
• Oct 1995 in CCM "Talent Pool: Jars of Clay", by Holly Halverson
• Oct 1995 in Syndicate "Lead: Human Vessels", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• Feb 1996 in Campus Life "Jars of Disco?", by Chris Lutes
• Apr 1996 in CCM "In Concert: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN", by Doug Trouten
• Apr 1996 in Christian Single "Profile: Balance Beyond The Music", by Mark A Smeby
• Jul 1996 in CCM "The Other Side of the Tracks"
• Jul 1996 in Living With Teenagers "We Have this Treasure in Jars of Clay", by Mike Nappa, Amy Nappa
• Jul 1996 in CCM "Consider This: May Showers Bring 'Flood'", by John Fischer
• Sep 1996 in 7ball "Concert Review: Jars of Clay", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• Nov 1996 in CCM "In The News: Jars of Clay Faces The Critics", by Debra Akins
• Nov 1996 in CCM "In Concert: Southpark Meadows, Austin, TX", by Laura Harris
• Jan 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Dispute Tarnishes Tour"
• Mar 1997 in Campus Life "Faith Under Fire", by Chris Lutes
• Apr 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Jars of Clay, dc Talk score Music City Awards", by Gregory J. Rumburg
• Jun 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Fischer, Jars of Clay Inspire Branson"
• Jul 1997 in 7ball "Much Afraid", by Frank Chimento, Chris Well, Bruce A. Brown
• Oct 1997 in CCM "Boys2Men", by April Hefner
• Jan 1998 in Christian Single "Featured Artist: Jars of Clay", by Mike Nappa
• Feb 1998 in CCM "In Concert: Rosemont Center, Chicago", by Lucas W. Hendrickson
• Feb 1998 in Living With Teenagers "One Minute Interview: Jars of Clay", by Mike Nappa
• Jan 1999 in Group "Music and Media: Everything In Between", by Bryan Belknap
• Apr 1999 in Aspire "They've Got The (Christian) Music In Them"
• May 1999 in CCM Brasil "in concert: Teatro Rosemont, Chicago", by Lucas W. Hendrickson
• Nov 1999 in Campus Life "Not Afraid Anymore", by Mark Moring
• 15 Nov 1999 in Christianity Today "Hymns on MTV", by Malcolm Foster
• Jan 2000 in CCM "Blood, Sweat & Tears", by Lou Carlozo
• 2000 in CCM Brasil "Em cima du muro?", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• Mar 2000 in Campus Life "Fast Trax: Jars of Clay", by Martin Cockroft
• May 2000 in Christian Single "Featured Artist: Jars of Clay", by Lou Carlozo
• May 2000 in CCM "In Concert: Samford University, Birmingham, AL", by David Mackle
• May 2000 in CCM "Ready to Roar: Lessons For Lambs", by Melissa Riddle
• Jul 2000 in Campus Life "Our Heroes: Steve Munson (Jars of Clay)"
• Nov 2000 in CCM "On The Beat: Christians Persecuted Worldwide", by Sarah Aldridge-McNeece
• Jan 2001 in Campus Life "Fast Trax: Jars of Clay, Sara Groves"
• Mar 2002 in CCM "Revolution of Hope", by Janet Chismar
• 24 Apr 2002 in Christian Century "Music: A Shadow of a Doubt", by Melissa Jenks
• 7 Oct 2002 in Christianity Today "Always In Parables: The Future is P.O.D."
• Feb 2003 in CCM "Story Behind the Song: Love Song For A Savior", by Aaron King
• Mar 2003 in 7ball "Trends: And Furthermore...", by Mike Parker
• Aug 2003 in Campus Life "Music: What Can We Do About AIDS?", by Mark Moring
• Dec 2003 in CCM "[Great Expectations]", by Christina Farris
• Dec 2003 in CCM "Standing Room Only: Amsouth Amphitheater, Nashville, TN", by Christina Farris
• Jan 2004 in Group "Culture: Ministry and Media: Jars of Clay", by Bryan Belknap
• Jan 2004 in Christian Music Planet "12 Artists to Watch in 2004: Jars of Clay"
• Apr 2004 in CCM "Story Behind the Song: Show You Love", by Andy Argyrakis
• Sep 2004 in CCM "Insider: Jars of Hymns"
• Nov 2004 in CCM "'x' Things You Probably Didn't Know About...: Jars of Clay", by Michael Nolan
• Mar 2005 in CCM "All Things Bright and Beautiful", by Gregory J. Rumburg
• Mar 2005 in Worship Leader "Table Talk: Blood: Water Mission", by Julie Reid
• Sep 2005 in CCM "Insider: These Are The Days", by Jay Swartzendruber
• Nov 2005 in Sojourners "So Much To Sing About", by Kate Bowman
• Dec 2005 in CCM "Listening In: Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay), John Carter Cash"
• Apr 2006 in CCM "!Rock", by Andy Argyrakis
• Aug 2006 in CCM "5 Questions With: Jars of Clay"
• Sep 2006 in CCM "Big Monster On Campus", by Dave Palmer
• Sep 2006 in CCM "Light Gives Heat", by Dave Palmer
• Oct 2006 in CCM "List-O-Rama: Ooh, Scary: 5 Songs That Cast Out Fear", by Chris Well
• Jan 2007 in CCM "Standing Room Only: Jars of Clay, Matt Wertz", by Andy Argyrakis
• May 2007 in New Man "Guy Gear: Music: A Few Good Monsters"
• Aug 2007 in CCM "Roots: Confessions of a Good Monster", by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
• Dec 2007 in Christianity Today "Christianity Today Review: Christmas Jars"
• Mar 2008 in CCM "Faith on the Move: Jars of Clay", by Caroline Lusk
• Apr 2009 in Sojourners "Nashville's New Groove"
• Oct 2010 in CCM Digital "Group Project: Jars of Clay's Unexpected Sheltered Community", by Matt Conner
• Nov 2010 in Group "Ideas: Ministry and Media: Jars of Clay", by Scott Firestone IV
• Feb 2011 in CCM Digital "The Fringe: Jars of Clay"
• Sep 2013 in CCM Digital "Drawing From a Different Well", by Matt Conner
• Jul 2014 in Christianity Today "33 Under 33: The Water Activist", by Kate Shellnutt

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1996 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Jars of Clay 
  • Group of the Year 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Flood" 
  • New Artist 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Flood" 
• 1997 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Flood" 
  • Group of the Year 
  • Artist 
• 1998 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Much Afraid 
  • Group of the Year 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Crazy Times" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Crazy Times" 
  • Enhanced CD: Crazy Times [maxi-single] 
• 2000 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: If I Left the Zoo 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: If I Left the Zoo 
  • Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song: "Unforgetful You" 
• 2001 Dove Awards
  • Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song: "Collide" 
• 2002 Dove Awards
  • Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song: "Can't Erase It" 
• 2003 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: 11 Live: Jars of Clay in Concert [video] 
  • Modern Rock/Alternative Album: The Eleventh Hour 
  • Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song: "Revolution" 
• 2004 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage 
  • Rock/Contemporary Album: Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage 
• 2005 Dove Awards
  • Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Show You Love" 
• 2006 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Redemption Songs 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Redemption Songs 
• 2007 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Work" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Dead Man (Carry Me)" 
  • Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Work" 
  • Rock/Contemporary Album: Good Monsters 
• 2008 Dove Awards
  • Christmas Album: Christmas Songs 
• 2010 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Two Hands" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: The Long Fall Back to Earth 
  • Group of the Year 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: The Long Fall Back to Earth (Limited Edition) 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: The Long Fall Back to Earth 
• 2011 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: The Shelter 
  • Praise & Worship Album: The Shelter 
• 2014 Dove Awards
  • Rock/Contemporary Album: Inland 

• 1995 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: Jars of Clay 
• 1997 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Much Afraid 
• 2000 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: If I Left the Zoo 
• 2002 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: The Eleventh Hour 
• 2003 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage 
• 2004 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Who We Are Instead 
• 2005 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Redemption Songs 
• 2009 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: The Long Fall Back to Earth 

• 1995 Billboard Music Video Awards
  • Best New Artist Clip, Contemporary Christian: "Flood" 
  • Best Clip, Contemporary Christian: "Flood" 

Books about Jars of Clay

• "Jars of Clay" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).
• "Jars of Clay" in The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (Barry Alfonso, 2002).