Battle Of The Bands (Round 2) – Choose Your Free Song

Battle-Of-The-Bands--Jonny-vs-Derek

Hey everyone,

Hope you’re enjoying your Tuesday afternoon! Last month we had a close competition going between The Afters and 33Miles, with The Afters taking the lead in the final 24 hours of the game from your votes. Now we’ve got, yet another opportunity for YOU to decide on next week’s free song! Jonny Diaz and Derek Webb are going head to head for the free download spot, and it all comes down to your votes.  Hey, we’ll even make this more fun by throwing in some free CDs :) Once you cast your vote, leave a comment on this post to let us know who you’re rooting for and we’ll randomly select 5 people from the comments list to win copies of the latest albums from Derek and Jonny.

Want to hear some even more great news? All you 33Miles fans out there who missed out last month on getting your free song… We’ve decided to give away one of their songs for free this week! Click here to go download “Little Bit Of Love” now!

Jonny and Derek are both in the process of working on some new music, so we’ll keep you updated on the latest from them! Whoever has the most votes by Tuesday at 10am will give you a free song. On your mark… get set… Go!

Voting closed- Jonny Wins!


160 Responses

  • Rachel wrote on May 18, 2010

    I voted for Derek Webb.


  • SongbirdPam wrote on May 18, 2010

    I voted Jonny Diaz of course! Love the message behind his music! I know Derrik Webb is good but Jonny just wins my vote of preference. Blessings Pam


  • Tara wrote on May 18, 2010

    Jonny Diaz totally! :)


  • Kelly wrote on May 18, 2010

    Love Jonny's music. He's great!!!


  • samarah28 wrote on May 18, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!! thanks for the free song from 33miles :)


  • Lydia wrote on May 18, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!


  • cbcyouthguy wrote on May 18, 2010

    Jonny Diaz. I have Webb's new one, and I just can't seem to get into it. He's still one of my favorites, though.


  • Tammy Auchmuty wrote on May 18, 2010

    I voted for Johnny Diaz. Go Johnny, Go


  • Lindsay Martinez wrote on May 18, 2010

    Jonny is the BEST! I love his music! And best of all, he's a fellow Floridian! :D


  • tifftiffgurl3 wrote on May 18, 2010

    you can get derek webb free on noisetrade.com


  • hslefty wrote on May 18, 2010

    I chose Derek Webb


  • lola14 wrote on May 19, 2010

    Come on Derek Webb!


  • Manuela wrote on May 19, 2010

    I voted -of course- for the best: THE Jonny Diaz!!


  • Jessica wrote on May 19, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz


  • Melissa wrote on May 19, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz :)


  • corpusrev wrote on May 19, 2010

    voted for jonny diaz


  • ehobson@hotmail.com wrote on May 19, 2010

    Voted for Jonny Diaz. I love his music!


  • pastortodd wrote on May 19, 2010

    Derek Webb--one of the most innovative (and controversial) artists out there. Had to vote for him.


  • Sheri wrote on May 19, 2010

    GO JONNY! [= I voted for Jonny Diaz, obviously. lol I love his music.


  • deb4kicks wrote on May 19, 2010

    Love Jonny Diaz' music! 1 vote for him from GA.


  • Matthew wrote on May 19, 2010

    i voted for Jonny Diaz! haven't heard much Derek Webb...


  • joejoe wrote on May 19, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz'. I really like his music and lyrics more then Derek Web's


  • YvonneD wrote on May 19, 2010

    Two great artists, but I really, really enjoy Jonny Diaz's music.


  • Ethan wrote on May 19, 2010

    Go Jonny Diaz! His Song Waiting Room is awsome! :)


  • Belinda E Belle wrote on May 19, 2010

    Oh man, that's a difficult choice 'cause I totally dig both!


  • Lynn wrote on May 19, 2010

    Derek Webb has some very questionable music...I don't know if I would call it Christian?!? How can someone claim to be Christian and believe the bible to be the ultimate authority in all things?? (If you son't know what I'm talking about look up Derek Webb's lyrics to What matters more)


  • Lynn wrote on May 19, 2010

    Derek Webb has some very questionable music…I don’t know if I would call it Christian?!? How can someone claim to be Christian and NOT believe the bible to be the ultimate authority in all things?? (If you son’t know what I’m talking about look up Derek Webb’s lyrics to What matters more)


  • Lynn wrote on May 19, 2010

    Derek Webb has some very questionable music…I don’t know if I would call it Christian?!? How can someone claim to be Christian and NOT believe the bible to be the ultimate authority in all things?? (If you don’t know what I’m talking about look up Derek Webb’s lyrics to "What Matters More")


  • Debi wrote on May 19, 2010

    I LOVE all of Jonny's songs! He is totally awesome and his songs have a GREAT message! That is why I voted for Jonny Diaz!!!!


  • Lauren wrote on May 19, 2010

    I put my vote in for Mr. Diaz! I like both guys' music, but Jonny's "More Beautiful You" was the deciding factor for me. Plus...I follow him on twitter :)


  • Sarah wrote on May 19, 2010

    My vote is for Jonny!!!


  • James wrote on May 19, 2010

    I love Jonny music. The words to the songs are great - very thought provoking.


  • Sara wrote on May 19, 2010

    I voted for Jonny I love his music and his commets on facebook


  • Amy S. wrote on May 20, 2010

    Jonny Diaz all the way! love his music!


  • rebaleigh14 wrote on May 20, 2010

    Go Jonny Diaz!!! :)


  • Ty4Him wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for 1 of the best. Go Jonny Diaz. Go, Diaz, Go!!!


  • griderjunk wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny as well. I've just recently discovered him & don't have any of his music yet. Thanks!!


  • Amanda Perdue wrote on May 20, 2010

    Voted for Jonny Diaz!!!


  • aarjayaitch wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz. I have heard several of his songs and I have been intrigued by him, would like to hear more.


  • david wrote on May 20, 2010

    derek- always solid lyrics and musical talent.


  • cryholy wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Webb :)


  • Gabriel S. wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!


  • Matt B wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Derek Webb!


  • jkwmsga wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz! I really enjoy his music.


  • Norma wrote on May 20, 2010

    Voted for Jonny Diaz...I have preteen daughters and I love his message to them!


  • jeica79 wrote on May 20, 2010

    JONNY DIAZ!!!:)


  • choumein wrote on May 20, 2010

    Let's go, Jonny Diaz!!


  • Heather Lemieux wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Derek too!!! :D


  • Jesoc27 wrote on May 20, 2010

    Derek Webb should be the free song for sure! Although it's not the majority, he definitely is "a run for the money", if you will... even though technically it would be free.


  • dhensley wrote on May 20, 2010

    Yay, Johnny Diaz!


  • lk wrote on May 20, 2010

    Love listening to Jonny Diaz! Both are great though.


  • danny wrote on May 20, 2010

    voted for Derek Webb =)


  • hayleydrew wrote on May 20, 2010

    Jonny Diaz for sure! :)


  • smartalec wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!!


  • mothgirl wrote on May 20, 2010

    this was a hard one for me, but I voted for Derek Web 'cause he's awesome


  • Anya wrote on May 20, 2010

    Derek Webb! I've enjoyed and been challenged by his music for quite a while...


  • SandyM48 wrote on May 20, 2010

    Voted for Jonny. Keep up the great work at FreeCCM!!!


  • Zman wrote on May 20, 2010

    Go Jonny Diaz he is a really good songwriter.


  • kevinosborn wrote on May 20, 2010

    I Love Both of them!!!!! How do I Decide? Derek Has a longer history, and I Have met him....Both are great though!!!!...So....Derek...kev


  • Carol wrote on May 20, 2010

    I don't have to struggle to appreciate his message - Jonny Diaz got my vote! Thank you for the 33Miles song.


  • thatselbert wrote on May 20, 2010

    I wanted to live on the edge, so I voted for Derek Webb.


  • RJ wrote on May 20, 2010

    JJJJOOOONNNNYYYYY All the way! I've only heard Beautiful You, would like to hear the rest of the CD!


  • Alissa wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted Derek Webb! Amazing artist!


  • RJ wrote on May 20, 2010

    JONNY all the way!! I've only heard his song Beautiful You, and I'd love to hear the rest of his CD!


  • Art wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny. What a talented artist!


  • dexter wrote on May 20, 2010

    I've seen a lot of votes for Diaz and I know it's because he's familiar and has great sounds and an awesome personality. I've heard a few of Johnny's interviews. He's awesome. But I just finished researching Derek Webb. They have it. I mean they as a band have the sound, attitude and spirit to make big waves like we are called to do as living water. I can't explain it in any more words how Derek Webb has effected me in the last 30 minutes. Honestly, I first heard his music because of this CCM email. Vote Derek Webb.


  • Jason Brown wrote on May 20, 2010

    I actually voted for Derek Webb because I already know and like Mr. Diaz.. Mr. Webb I have yet to hear so.. yea!


  • Heather wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz:)


  • rgayle wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Derek...loved Caedmon's Call. Thanks for the 33 miles song.


  • Missy wrote on May 20, 2010

    i (OF COURSE) voted for jonny diaz. i've never heard of derek webb so duh! lol =)


  • mapleman9 wrote on May 20, 2010

    Haven't listened to much Jonny Diaz, but Derek is one of my favorite artists in any genre. Brilliant songwriter, talented musician, and even if you don't agree with everything he says, he certainly challenges you.


  • Teresa Organ wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz.


  • bdlmom wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny. GO JONNY GO


  • Miranda wrote on May 20, 2010

    Derek Webb for the win!!! Even though his last cd wasn't as good as his other ones I'm still a fan.


  • jrnrar wrote on May 20, 2010

    I've enjoyed the Jonny Diaz songs I've heard, so I vote for him!


  • David wrote on May 20, 2010

    Voted for Jonny Diaz!


  • Van wrote on May 20, 2010

    Voted for Jonny Diaz. Love his music!


  • Miranda wrote on May 20, 2010

    I'm voting for Jonny Diaz!


  • Noah wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!


  • felerwind wrote on May 20, 2010

    Jonny Diaz has my preference.


  • Andrea wrote on May 20, 2010

    I voted for Derek. I like that photo of him!


  • Fox wrote on May 20, 2010

    I vote Jonny Diaz


  • smiles77 wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz is pretty good!


  • twong wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted for Derek Webb. I've never heard of Johnny Diaz!


  • ktzdurty wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted with Johnny boy...great messages in his songs...Derek does too but as a youth minister my students enjoy listening to Johnny....as majority so far is ruling johnny is winning yet the coolest is that everyone is winning artist are getting exposure and students and parents are getting positive and truth music....God bless


  • Evie wrote on May 21, 2010

    My vote goes to Jonny Diaz...


  • charina wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!


  • Tawniya wrote on May 21, 2010

    Go Jonny! Go! Go! Voted for Jonny because I really like the message in this song... the media and everything around girls makes them think they have to live up to the beauty found in magazines, tv, etc. but in God we find purpose and true beauty comes from within:) awesome!!!


  • Wesley wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz FTW!


  • Katie wrote on May 21, 2010

    Definitely Jonny! I guess I don't know much about Derek Webb...can't say that I have ever heard of him!


  • lyndamills676 wrote on May 21, 2010

    i went for the under dog derek cuz i am already familiar w jonny's music


  • rbirkes wrote on May 21, 2010

    Go Johnny! I heard about Derek's controversy and can understand where he's coming from, but I like Johnny's clarity and rhythm.


  • mteegarden wrote on May 21, 2010

    I vote for Jonny Diaz.


  • SweetWeeks wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz!


  • Rick Nier wrote on May 21, 2010

    I'm voting for Jonny Diaz!


  • Jesusfanatic_167 wrote on May 21, 2010

    Johnny Diaz all the way!!!


  • Jodi wrote on May 21, 2010

    Love Johnny Diaz the way the world looks at beauty is so confusing to young women. His message is encouraging,They even play him on the blend( satilite). I was happily suprised at how enjoyable the whole albulm is. Go Johnny!


  • crump11 wrote on May 21, 2010

    Johnny has my vote.


  • abcdefgranger wrote on May 21, 2010

    Derek Webb. Just because.


  • ino wrote on May 21, 2010

    Caedmon's Call has a new album coming soon as well! :)


  • kenvance wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz. Great songs.


  • rhett wrote on May 21, 2010

    well i think i'm going to have to go with johnny on this one!


  • AO wrote on May 21, 2010

    Go Jonny Diaz... he's got my vote!


  • Benjamin wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz all the way he rocks!!!!!!!!


  • Tom W. Lewis wrote on May 21, 2010

    I'm voting for Jonny Diaz. He's a very gifted singer and, has something important to say with his music. Plus, I just like his musical style better thank Derek Webb


  • kbeals wrote on May 21, 2010

    Love all the free downloads!


  • AdmiralMemo wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz, all the way. Voted for him. :-)


  • Broadcaster wrote on May 21, 2010

    Derek Webb does have a couple catchy songs but Jonny Diaz get my vote hands down!!


  • born2sing4jesus wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz! Not even close. I don't understand how people who call themselves Christians can use profanity in their music. I saw Derek Webb at RevGen last year and left his show because of the language in his music. Maybe it's just me, but I don't really go for that. So, Jonny all the way!


  • ise444 wrote on May 21, 2010

    I absolutely LOVE Jonny Diaz!! So I'm voting for him :)


  • alexdhuff wrote on May 21, 2010

    Go Jonny Go!!!! Jonny's song "More Beautiful You" has inspired and helped a lot of people!!


  • melwiggy wrote on May 21, 2010

    Johnny Diaz definitely


  • Breanna wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz ROCKS! I totally voted for him! AWESOME! He will so win! Never heard of that other guy before. Who is he? :) GO JONNY! wonder why he spells his name like that.


  • heathbar wrote on May 21, 2010

    I'm a huge fan of "Stand for You" - kudos to Mr. Diaz!


  • TriciaB wrote on May 21, 2010

    Well, it was a toss up for me. I like Derek Webb, but Jonny Diaz narrowly won my vote. Would love a download from either one of them. Thank you!


  • ecgmp3 wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz because I like his song "More Beautiful You."


  • Al- Purim wrote on May 21, 2010

    I love Jonny Diaz.He's got my vote!Go Jonny!


  • pce478 wrote on May 21, 2010

    voted 4 jonny - he has a beautiful voice


  • schmolly159 wrote on May 21, 2010

    Derek Webb gets my vote.


  • pennstate53 wrote on May 21, 2010

    Webb has some weird stuff in his music...


  • Debbie wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted for Derek because I've never heard him before.


  • merhead wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz for me.


  • Tabitha wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz! Love him!!!


  • Lily wrote on May 21, 2010

    I voted for Derek Webb Defenitley


  • Lydia wrote on May 21, 2010

    Go Jonny Diaz! He has my vote too!


  • smcooper wrote on May 21, 2010

    Voted for Jonny Diaz, but I guess that's because I have't really heard much from Derek Webb, so I'd probably be good with either one.


  • jrcubo wrote on May 21, 2010

    I like Johnny(jonny) Diaz, but I vote for Derek to get to listen to some more of his music.


  • jenksmachine wrote on May 21, 2010

    JD'S songs deserve more airplay!


  • Joshua Krueger wrote on May 21, 2010

    Jonny Diaz! I things his lyrics are much strong at least from what I have heard from both of them


  • dcchic wrote on May 22, 2010

    So far I have loved Johnny's songs, the lyrics are touching, I like Derek's new song as well, but I am voting for Diaz this time around.


  • chasen wrote on May 22, 2010

    Derek Webb totally!I've heard a couple of his songs. pretty good


  • sam wrote on May 22, 2010

    I voted for Jonny Diaz.


  • saltvillechuck87 wrote on May 22, 2010

    May God Bless both of you, but "I stand for you." Johnny!


  • slcsand wrote on May 22, 2010

    I voted for Jonny. Have a great weekend everyone!


  • angie wrote on May 22, 2010

    I voted for DErek Webb!!


  • Cody wrote on May 22, 2010

    Voted Johnny Diaz!!!


  • coolkeesh wrote on May 22, 2010

    Jonny Diaz! His song "Stand for You" is amazing!


  • K wrote on May 22, 2010

    johnny diaz is soooooooooooooooo frickin' bomb!


  • xstellarluvrx0x wrote on May 22, 2010

    Definitely Johnny Diaz!


  • Joshua wrote on May 22, 2010

    Jonny Diaz (I already downloaded Derek's latest from NoiseTrade)


  • DaffyDuck wrote on May 22, 2010

    Jonny Diaz gets my vote!


  • yankeedoodle95 wrote on May 23, 2010

    I voted Jonny Diaz


  • Jimmyboy wrote on May 23, 2010

    I must admit that I like Johnny's music a little better, but since I already have his stuff... GO DEREK!!! I behind you all the way! Besides, I always root for the under dog. ;P


  • Kelsey wrote on May 23, 2010

    I love Jonny Diaz, especially his song "more beautiful you" it's super encouraging to all the women of the world and Stand for you is an amazing proclamation of a wish to honor God and stand for him no matter what the world thinks.


  • swissromance wrote on May 23, 2010

    derek webb keeps it real.


  • Sarah wrote on May 23, 2010

    I voted for Johnny Diaz.


  • kahop@comcast.net wrote on May 23, 2010

    Country style music is taking over! :)


  • lauraanne1997 wrote on May 24, 2010

    I voted for Derek Webb cuz I just saw Johnny Diaz in concert last night (awesome!) and picked up all of his CDs!!! So I'd like to get a download of a song I don't already have.


  • Jalyne wrote on May 24, 2010

    voted for Jonny Diaz


  • CarolR21 wrote on May 24, 2010

    Johnny Diaz cause he's the best. He's wonderful and sings from the bottom of his heart.


  • sandra d wrote on May 24, 2010

    Derek Webb rocks! Go DW!


  • mamawscraps wrote on May 25, 2010

    Voting for Derek since I have songs of Johnny's and would love to sample some new tunes!


  • Trisanna wrote on May 25, 2010

    Go Jonny Diaz! I'm sure either will be great though!


  • theloveofinches wrote on May 25, 2010

    Jonny Diaz!!!!!!!!!! I love his music :)


  • bcoleinqc wrote on May 25, 2010

    Would love to get some of Jonny's music.


  • Linda Skenandore wrote on June 1, 2010

    Jonny's got my vote!


  • Theresa wrote on June 1, 2010

    My vote is for Jonny Diaz, because my kids like him too!


  • Brandon Marley wrote on June 3, 2010

    I like Johnny Diaz, because we are all beautiful inside and out! =0)


  • Roadrunner wrote on June 11, 2010

    I have to go with Jonny Diaz. ;) I even got to see him in concert! :D He's pretty cool.


  • Addison wrote on June 22, 2010

    john win!!! From Oaxaca.Mexico (Twe Apoyoo)YeAh!!!



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