Jars of Clay, one of the most popular Contemporary Christian bands worldwide, has been evolving for the past 18 years, following the group’s inauspicious beginnings while students at Greenville College in Illinois. While many similar bands have come and gone during the years, Jars of Clay has survived the ups and downs of the Christian music industry. With each album the band re-invents itself, usually staying close to its unique genre of alternative folk, but is creative and comfortable enough to move into other genres as well.