B. J. Thomas

On the cover

January 1979 Probe

March 1982 CCM

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 CCM "B. J. Thomas"
• 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 CCM "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 CCM "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 CCM "People & Places: B. J. By The Beautiful Sea"
• Mar 1982 in CCM "Cover Feature: B. J. Thomas' View From The Stage", by Karen Marie Platt
• Mar 1982 in CCM "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 CCM "Cool Crowds Fuel Hot Tempers"
• Apr 1983 in Christian Life "Choice: Films: Nothin' Could Be Better"
• Jul 1983 in CCM "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:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1977 Dove Awards
  • Album by a Secular Artist: Home Where I Belong 
• 1980 Dove Awards
  • Album by a Secular Artist: You Gave Me Love (When Nobody Gave Me a Prayer) 
• 1981 Dove Awards
  • Male Vocalist 
• 1982 Dove Awards
  • Album by a Secular Artist: Amazing Grace 
• 1983 Dove Awards
  • Album by a Secular Artist: Peace in the Valley 
  • Album by a Secular Artist: Miracle 
• 1984 Dove Awards
  • Album by a Secular Artist: Love Shines 
  • Album by a Secular Artist: The Best of B.J. Thomas Vol. II 

• 1977 Grammy Awards
  • Best Inspirational Performance: "Home Where I Belong" 
• 1978 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" 

Books about B. J. Thomas

• "B. J. Thomas" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002)

Published articles:

• Credits list