Petra

On the cover

October 1986 Contemporary Christian Magazine

1987 Premiere

October 1987 CCM

Media coverage:

• Mar 1979 in Contemporary Christian Music "Radio Rap: Star Song Signs Petra, Pam Hall"
• May 1979 in Contemporary Christian Music "Petra"
• Nov 1979 in Campus Life "Spotlight: Petra"
• Jan 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Talent: Petra, e (band)", by Paul Baker
• Nov 1983 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Band On The Move", by Devlin Donaldson
• Feb 1984 in Campus Life "Expressions: Scan: The Word Is Out", by Jim Long
• Jun 1984 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Concerts: Rick Cua, Petra"
• Sep 1984 in Christian Life "They Take Their Talent to College Campuses", by Karen Tornberg
• May 1986 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Notebook: Petra: Alive and Kicking", by Bryan Munson
• Jul 1986 in Heaven's Metal "News Item: Petra"
• Oct 1986 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Back To The Rock", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• 1986 in Heaven's Metal "Concert Review: Petra", by Doug Van Pelt
• Jan 1987 in Eternity "The Arts: Big Names, Big Money", by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw
• Win 1987 in Harvest Rock Syndicate "In Concert: Petra, DeGarmo and Key", by Johnny R. Cleric
• 1987 in Holy Metal "Undrens Tid Är Inte Förbi…: Petra"
• 1987 in Premiere "Petra"
• Oct 1987 in CCM "Petra's Battle", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• 1987 in Premiere "Petra"
• Win 1987 in Harvest Rock Syndicate "The Real Rock Army", by Chris Well
• Jan 1988 in CCM "Toys in the Band: Petra"
• 1988 in Premiere "Petra"
• Apr 1988 in CCM "Notebook: Petra Rallies For School Prayer"
• Apr 1988 in CCM "In Concert: They Came, They Saw, They Conquered", by Lana Sparks
• Oct 1988 in CCM "Notebook: Petra's On Fire Writing Contest"
• Mar 1989 in CCM "Petra "On Fire!" Contest Winners", by John W. Styll
• Oct 1989 in CCM "Notebook: Petra Creates Rock Video Curriculum for Youth Groups"
• Fall 1989 in YouthWorker "Missions: Compassionate Songs: A Sampler", by Steve Rabey
• Nov 1989 in CCM "In Concert: Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL", by Brett McMurrain
• Dec 1989 in CCM "In Concert: Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI", by Jim Harper
• Jan 1990 in Campus Life "Poster: Petra"
• Jan 1990 in CCM "Comes Full Circle", by Loralee Lindely
• Apr 1990 in Heaven's Metal "Metal Tracks: Petra"
• Jun 1990 in CCM "Beyond Rock", by Warren Anderson
• Jun 1990 in Heaven's Metal "Concert Review: Petra", by Doug Van Pelt
• Sum 1990 in Harvest Rock Syndicate "How I Spent My Easter Vacation: A Day In The Life of Petra", by Chris Well
• Apr 1991 in CCM "Petra"
• Apr 1991 in CCM "In The News: Petra Wins At Grammy Awards"
• Jan 1992 in CCM "Ready, Willing, and Able", by Lucas W. Hendrickson
• Mar 1992 in Campus Life "Expressions: Petra", by Jim Long
• Apr 1992 in Religious Broadcasting "Gospel Artists In The Mainstream", by Sandy Smith
• Feb 1993 in Campus Life "Expressions: Petra", by Jim Long
• Sep 1993 in Heaven's Metal "A Walk on The Lighter Side", by Doug Van Pelt
• Apr 1994 in CCM "Petra Gives A Wake Up Call", by Todd Chatman
• May 1994 in Syndicate "Walking The Dinosaur", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• Jun 1994 in CCM "In Concert: The New Aud., Worcester, MA", by Dan Milette
• Jul 1994 in Campus Life "True Love Waits"
• Sep 1994 in Heaven's Metal "Metal Tracks: Petra, Jerusalem tour [[covered in Kerrang! issue 498]]"
• Jul 1995 in Heaven's Metal "The New Petra!", by Dan MacIntosh
• Sep 1995 in CCM "Rock Steady: Petra Embraces the Future While Honoring Its Past", by Steve Rabey
• Jan 1996 in Campus Life "Petra-fied Rock", by Chris Lutes
• Apr 1996 in HM "Hardnews: Petra In Latin America"
• May 1996 in CCM "Conversations: No Doubt About It", by Jim Long
• Jul 1996 in 7ball "Never Say Dinosaur...the Petra Tribute", by Brad Caviness
• Jul 1996 in HM "Who Said 'Dinosaur?'", by Brian Vincent McGovern
• Jul 1996 in CCM "In Concert: Saltbox Tour, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA", by Dan MacIntosh
• Jan 1997 in CCM "On The Beat: Back To The Street", by Debra Akins
• Apr 1997 in CCM "And the Beat Goes On", by Lucas W. Hendrickson
• May 1997 in HM "They're Ba-a-ack", by Brian Vincent McGovern
• Jul 1998 in HM "The Truth About Petra: John Schlitt Answers the Tough Questions...", by David Muttillo
• Oct 1999 in Church Musician Today "Petra: Rocking Through the Ages", by Betty McLellan Jones
• 1999 in CCM Brasil "Petra"
• Jul 2000 in CCM "On The Beat: Still Going!", by David Mackle
• Jan 2001 in CCM "On The Beat: Petra Ushered Into the Fold - At Last", by Lindy Warren
• Apr 2001 in CCM "On The Beat: Grammy Voters Out To Lunch", by April Hefner
• Feb 2002 in CCM "All Access: Rock 'N' Roll Scrapbook"
• Jan 2003 in CCM "Story Behind the Song: More Power To Ya", by Anthony DeBarros
• Sep 2003 in CCM "Petra Still Means Rock!", by Mark A Smeby
• Mar 2004 in CCM "Hall of Fame: Petra", by Michael Ciani
• Aug 2004 in CCM "Insider: Beyond Belief", by John DeGroff
• Oct 2004 in CCM "Standing Room Only: World Pulse Festival", by Andy Argyrakis
• Jul 2005 in HM "Hardnews: Quick & Concise: Petra Over After 33 Years..."
• Jul 2005 in CCM "Insider: Beyond Belief"
• Dec 2005 in CCM "Standing Room Only: Farewell Tour", by Andy Argyrakis
• Jun 2007 in Heaven's Metal "Life After Petra", by Trevor Ray
• Aug 2007 in Charisma & Christian Life "The Jesus People: Where Are They Now"
• Aug 2017 in Metalbreed "Hard Rock Forever: Petra", by Perla Martínez

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1983 Dove Awards
  • Recorded Music Packaging: More Power to Ya 
  • Contemporary Album: More Power to Ya 
• 1984 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: More Power to Ya 
• 1987 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Artist 
  • Contemporary Album: Back to the Street 
• 1988 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Rock Album: This Means War! 
• 1989 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Rock Album: On Fire! 
• 1990 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Petra Praise... The Rock Cries Out 
  • Long Form Video: Petra-On Fire Video Event 
  • Rock Album: Petra Praise... The Rock Cries Out 
• 1991 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Beyond Belief 
  • Long Form Video: Beyond Belief: The Movie [video] 
  • Rock Album: Beyond Belief 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Beyond Belief" 
• 1992 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "I Am The Rock" 
• 1993 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Sight Unseen" 
  • Rock Album: Unseen Power 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Destiny" 
• 1994 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Rock Album: Wake-Up Call 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Midnight Oil" 
• 1995 Dove Awards
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Good News" 
• 1996 Dove Awards
  • Rock Album: No Doubt 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Right Place" 
• 1997 Dove Awards
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Enter In" 
• 1998 Dove Awards
  • Praise & Worship Album: Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus 
• 2001 Dove Awards
  • Rock Album: Double Take 

• 1990 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album: Beyond Belief 
• 1992 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album: Unseen Power 
• 1994 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: Wake-Up Call 
• 1997 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus 
• 1998 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: God Fixation 
• 2000 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: Double Take 
• 2003 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: Jekyll & Hyde 

Books about Petra

• "The Rock That Doesn't Roll" in Contemporary Christian Music (Paul Baker, 1985).
• "Petra" in The Heart of Rock and Roll (Steve Rabey, 1986).
• "Petra" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).
• "Petra" in The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (Barry Alfonso, 2002).