Billboard Christian Albums: W.A.L.K. and Bethel Music make strong debuts (Photos)

There are two new entrants to the Christian chart this week. Holy hip-hop group W.A.L.K. debuts at #6 with their self-titled album. W.A.L.K. also debuted #1 on the Gospel Albums chart. Bethel Music’s first all instrumental, full-length CD, “Without Words” makes its debut at #10. The rankings were announced Thursday, March 14.

Hillsong United stays on top of the chart with “Zion,” their third studio recording and Chris Tomlin’s “Burning Lights” comes in at #2. American Idol contestant Angela Miller may have contributed to Colton Dixon’s "A Messenger" climb to #1 with her powerful performance his single, "Never Gone."

Jeremy Camp is #4 with “Reckless” and “Release the Panic” from Red takes the #5 spot. Some albums moved up the chart this week. Third Day’s "Miracle" is #14, Rhett Walker Band moves up to #23 with “Come to the River,” for King & Country’s “Crave” is #25 and Guy Penrod moves up to #31 with “Hymns.”

The group debuted #1 on the Gospel chart

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Billboard Top Ten Christian Albums

1. "Zion"-Hillsong United
2. "Burning Lights"-Chris Tomlin
3. "A Messenger"-Colton Dixon
4. "Reckless"-Jeremy Camp
5. "Release the Panic"-Red
6. "W.A.L.K."- W.A.L.K.
7. "WOW Hits 2013"-Various
8. "Believer"-Kutless
9. "Eye on It"-TobyMac
10. "Without Words"-Bethel Music