Toby McKeehan

On the cover

January 2010 CCM Digital

September 2012 CCM Digital

15 August 2015 CCM Digital

Media coverage

• May 1995 in CCM "Integrity and Christian Music: All In The Family", by Mark A Smeby
• Mar 1996 in CCM "Erasing Racism", by Todd Hafer
• Jul 1996 in CCM "In The News: Artists, Pastors and Industry Leaders Discuss Issue of 'Fame and Ministry'"
• May 1998 in CCM "Backstage: Songwriting: Tools of the Trade", by Lou Carlozo
• Oct 1998 in CCM "A Father To Be", by April Hefner
• Jul 1999 in CBA Marketplace "News Item: 40 Records Launches", by Jamie Lee Rake
• Jul 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Culture Clash: Gaither, McKeehan unite to form modern worship music label", by Melissa Riddle
• Apr 2000 in CCM "'Jesus' Music", by Dave Urbanski
• 8 Jan 2001 in Christianity Today "What Rap Does Right"
• May 2001 in CCM "O Brothers, Where Art Thou?", by April Hefner, Gregory J. Rumburg, Melissa Riddle
• May 2001 in CCM "To The Extreme", by Gregory J. Rumburg
• May 2001 in CCM "Music Without Walls", by Lou Carlozo, Lindy Warren, Gregory J. Rumburg
• Sep 2001 in Campus Life "Still Going Strong", by Mark Moring
• Oct 2001 in CCM "10 Questions With: Toby McKeehan", by Gregory J. Rumburg
• Aug 2002 in Charisma & Christian Life "Get Ready For The Hip-hop Revolution", by Adrienne S Gaines
• Jun 2003 in CCM "The Fast and Fabulous World of TobyMac", by Brian Quincy Newcomb
• Jun 2003 in CCM "Can Tobymac Save Christian Music?", by Christina Farris
• Jul 2003 in Charisma & Christian Life "Solo Act", by Chad Bonham
• Jul 2003 in CCM "25 Powerful People Who Have Made Christian Music What It Is Today: Toby McKeehan"
• Nov 2003 in URBAN "Dream Catchers", by Debra Akins
• Win 2004 in URBAN "Inside Track", by Jessica Robin
• Jan 2004 in CCM "2004 Reader's Choice Awards: Mac Attack"
• Jan 2004 in CCM "2004 Reader's Choice Awards: Deja Vu"
• Win 2004 in URBAN "Inside Track: TobyMac's Upcoming CD", by Jessica Robin
• May 2004 in CCM "'x' Things You Probably Didn't Know About...: TobyMac", by Michael Nolan
• Jul 2004 in CCM "Standing Room Only: Third Day Live! Tour", by Andy Argyrakis
• Sep 2004 in CCM "The Life and Times of TobyMac", by Christina Farris
• Nov 2004 in HM "TobyMac", by David Allen
• Nov 2004 in Group "Culture: Ministry and Media: TobyMac", by Bryan Belknap
• Jan 2005 in Campus Life "The Making of a Jesus Freak", by Todd Hertz
• Jan 2005 in New Man "Guy Gear: The Iron Chef of Gospel Hip Hop", by Chad Bonham
• Apr 2005 in Christian Single "Featured Artist: TobyMac", by Andy Argyrakis
• Aug 2005 in CCM "Plain White Rappers"
• Sep 2005 in Prism "Singing For Change", by Linda Owen
• Apr 2006 in CCM "!Hip-Hop", by Andree Farias
• Aug 2006 in CCM "Insider: Keynote Freaker"
• Feb 2007 in CCM "Poets, Preachers & Prophets", by John J. Thompson
• Mar 2007 in CCM "Rhythm Scene Investigation", by Andree Farias
• May 2007 in CCM "Portable Sound Boarding: The Reconciliation of TobyMac", by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
• May 2007 in CCM "Tobymac's Rap Sheet"
• May 2007 in Group "Culture: Ministry and Media: TobyMac", by Scott Firestone IV
• Sep 2007 in New Man "The Big Mac", by Chad Bonham
• Apr 2008 in CCM "TobyMac", by Matthew West
• Apr 2008 in CCM "Tour Scrapbook: TobyMac, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West", by Andy Argyrakis
• Jun 2008 in Ignite Your Faith "TobyMac's Secret Recipe"
• Jan 2010 in CCM Digital "All In A Day's Work", by Andrea Bailey Willits
• Jan 2010 in CCM Digital "Tour Mate Trivia"
• Mar 2010 in Group "Ideas: Ministry and Media: TobyMac", by Scott Firestone IV
• Apr 2010 in CCM Digital "Just Sayin' Tour Spotlight: Awake Tonight Tour, Aurora Christian School, Aurora, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
• Oct 2010 in CCM Digital "Mission Matters: Make a Difference Tour: Max Lucado, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, TobyMac", by Caroline Lusk
• Jul 2011 in CCM Digital "Black and White: Race, Diversity, Ministry, Music", by Caroline Lusk
• Dec 2011 in CCM Digital "Musicians Corner: Story Behind the Song: David Crowder, Matthew West, TobyMac"
• Apr 2012 in HM "Hardnews: TobyMac Takes Up Remix"
• Sep 2012 in CCM Digital "Focused", by Caroline Lusk
• Nov 2012 in Relevant "The Drop: TobyMac's Album Reaches Nu Heights"
• 1 Feb 2014 in CCM Digital "Tour Spotlight: Hits Deeper Tour, Sears Center, Hoffman Estates, IL", by Andy Argyrakis
• 15 Jun 2014 in CCM Digital "Gotee Records Celebrates 20 Years", by Matt Conner
• 15 Aug 2015 in CCM Digital "What Love Feels Like", by Lena Ziegler
• 15 Aug 2015 in CCM Digital "Reuniting with dcTalk"
• 15 Dec 2015 in CCM Digital "Concert Review: TOBYMAC Continues To Set The Standard For Christian Music's Live Show - Performs Poignant NYC Tour Date Hours After Paris Attacks", by Justin Sarachik

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1996 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Jesus Freak" 
• 1997 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Between You And Me" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1998 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
  • Producer 
• 1999 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
  • Producer 
• 2000 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Consume Me" 
• 2002 Dove Awards
  • Short Form Music Video: "Extreme Days" 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Extreme Days" 
  • Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album: Momentum 
  • Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song: "Somebody's Watching Me" 
  • Producer 
• 2003 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Irene" 
  • Long Form Video: Momentum [Video] 
  • Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song: "Irene" 
  • Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song: "J-train" 
  • Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song: "Get This Party Started" 
• 2004 Dove Awards
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Get This Party Started" 
  • Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song: "Love Is In The House" 
• 2005 Dove Awards
  • Rap/Hip Hop Album: Welcome to Diverse City 
• 2006 Dove Awards
  • Rock Recorded Song: "The Slam" 
• 2007 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
• 2008 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Made To Love" 
  • Male Vocalist 
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Boomin'" 
  • Rock/Contemporary Album: Portable Sounds 
• 2009 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
  • Long Form Video: Alive and Transported 
• 2010 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Lose My Soul" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "City On Our Knees" 
• 2011 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Get Back Up" 
  • Artist 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Get Back Up" 
  • Rock Recorded Song: "Showstopper" 
  • Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song: "Tonight" 
  • Rock/Contemporary Album: Tonight 
• 2012 Dove Awards
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Christmas in Diverse City 
  • Christmas Album: Christmas in Diverse City 
• 2013 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Eye On It 
  • Artist 
  • Recorded Music Packaging: Eye On It 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Eye On It" 
• 2014 Dove Awards
  • Short Form Music Video: "Speak Life" 
• 2016 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: This is Not a Test 
  • Artist 
  • Contemporary Christian Artist 
• 2017 Dove Awards
  • Artist 
  • Short Form Music Video: "Bring On The Holidays" 
  • Long Form Video: Hits Deep Live 
• 2018 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I just need U." 
  • Songwriter 
  • Short Form Music Video: "I Just Need U" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: "I Just Need U." 
  • Contemporary Christian Artist 
  • Christmas / Special Event Album: Light Of Christmas 
• 2019 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Everything" 
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: The Elements 
  • Artist 
  • Contemporary Christian Artist 
• 2020 Dove Awards
  • Contemporary Christian Artist 
• 2021 Dove Awards
  • Short Form Music Video: "Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)" 
• 2022 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Live In Denver 
  • Short Form Music Video (Concept): "Promised Land" 
• 2023 Dove Awards
  • Pop/Contemporary Album: Life After Death 
  • Short Form Music Video (Concept): "Cornerstone" 
  • Short Form Music Video (Performance): "The Goodness" 
• 2024 Dove Awards
  • Short Form Music Video (Concept): "Faithfully" 
  • Christmas Recorded Song: "Christmas Hits Different" 

• 2002 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: Momentum 
• 2004 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock Gospel Album: Welcome to Diverse City 
• 2007 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Portable Sounds 
  • Best Gospel Song: "Made To Love" 
• 2008 Grammy Awards
  • Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album: Alive and Transported 
• 2009 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Song: "City On Our Knees" 
• 2010 Grammy Awards
  • Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Tonight 
• 2011 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Song: "Hold Me" 
• 2012 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Eye On It 
• 2013 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Song: "Speak Life" 
• 2015 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: This is Not a Test 
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: "Feel It" 
• 2019 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: The Elements 
• 2022 Grammy Awards
  • Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Life After Death 

Books about Toby McKeehan

• "Thunderbolts and Lightning: The Writing of Music for God" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).
• "Toby Mac" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).
• "dc Talk" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).
• Chapter also includes: dc Talk, Kevin Max Smith, Michael Tait.
• "Testimonies: Interviews With Christian Artists" in The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (Barry Alfonso, 2002).