Our programming coordinators grew up during the golden era of Christian music in the 1980s and 1990s, listening to Dallas/Fort Worth stations like KOJO and KLTY and discovering the artists and songs that brought so many people together. Along the way, broadcasts from KCBI and KVTT also introduced us to the worship music that became part of the soundtrack of our salvations. Then, in the early 1990s, everything changed with the discovery of an underground station on the AM dial, KPBC. The station introduced Metroplex listeners to artists such as Steve Taylor, Bash-N-the-Code, Idle Cure and Heartbeat, while also playing songs from well-known artists that did not always fit neatly into contemporary or worship radio formats. That shared musical history helped shape the Golden CCM playlist, but it is only part of the story. We also follow fan communities and message boards where favorite artists, forgotten songs and classic albums are still celebrated today. As professional researchers, we work to continually expand the Golden CCM catalog by exploring official music charts, historical radio playlists and archived recordings from Christian radio stations, along with online resources, curated mixes and fan-created listicles that help preserve this unique era of music. Our goal is to capture the true spirit of Christian radio from the era — not just the biggest hits. And because there is always more to learn, we continue researching, listening and growing the playlist with the same passion that first inspired us decades ago.