Take 6

On the cover

February 2002 Listen

Media coverage

• Jul 1988 in CCM "Notebook: A Distinctive Debut", by Thom Granger
• Apr 1989 in CCM "They're So Hot... and So 'Kool'", by Duane Hamilton
• Apr 1989 in CCM "Notebook: Double Honors for Take 6"
• Jun 1989 in CCM "Amy Grant Named Artist of the Year / Four Doves For Take 6", by Mark Eischer
• 14 Jul 1989 in Christianity Today "Arts: Take 6 Takes Off", by Jim Long
• Apr 1991 in CCM "Christian Musician: Listen and Learn", by Thom Granger
• Jul 1991 in CCM "In The News: Take 6 Launches Arts Camp"
• Dec 1991 in CCM "Christmas Memories"
• Dec 1991 in Listen "Take 6", by Jeris Bragan, Edie Bragan
• Jan 1992 in Campus Life "Christian Musicians In The Mainstream", by Jim Long
• Feb 1995 in CCM "Take 6 Leads The Way", by Deborah N. Smith
• Mar 1997 in CCM "Brotherly Love", by Debra Akins
• Aug 1997 in CCM "In Concert: Humphrey's, San Diego, CA", by Dave Urbanski
• Nov 1998 in CCM Brasil "O que Rola: Estilo Urban: Take 6 (background and recent news); Banda Kadoshi; Cantina Campinas; Azusa Brasil; Renascer Praise recording album at Sao Paulo concerts", by Karina Gouêva
• Mar 1999 in CCM "Six Degrees of Separation", by Melissa Riddle
• Oct 1999 in CCM Brasil "Seis Etapas de Separação", by Melissa Riddle
• Feb 2002 in Listen "Music With a Point", by Derek C. Bowe
• Sep 2006 in New Man "Music: A Sound For The Ages"
• Apr 2012 in CCM Digital "The Fringe: Take 6", by Andrew Greer
• Aug 2012 in CCM Digital "Tour Spotlight: One Tour, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago, IL", by Andy Argyrakis

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1989 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • New Artist 
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Album: Take 6 
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Recorded Song: "If We Ever" 
• 1990 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Artist 
• 1991 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Album: So Much 2 Say 
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Recorded Song: "I L-O-V-E You" 
• 1992 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Album: He Is Christmas 
• 1995 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Album: Join the Band 
  • Contemporary Black Gospel Recorded Song: "You Can Never Ask Too Much (of Love)" 
• 1999 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Gospel Album: So Cool 
  • Urban Recorded Song: "Fly Away" 
• 2003 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Gospel Album: Beautiful World 
• 2007 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Gospel Album: Feels Good 
• 2009 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Gospel Album: The Standard 
  • Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song: "Shall We Gather At The River" 

• 1988 Grammy Awards
  • Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo, Group, Choir or Chorus: Take 6 
  • Best New Artist 
  • Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo Or Group: "Spread Love" 
• 1989 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus: "The Savior Is Waiting" 
• 1990 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: So Much 2 Say 
• 1991 Grammy Awards
  • Best Jazz Vocal Performance: He Is Christmas 
• 1992 Grammy Awards
  • Best Jazz Vocal Performance: "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" 
• 1994 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: Join the Band 
• 1997 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: Brothers 
• 1999 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: So Cool 
• 2008 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance: "Shall We Gather At The River" 

Books about Take 6

• "Take 6" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).