AllMusic's Jonathan Widran said that Bebo Norman "employs his cool sandpaper voice (very similar to Bob Carlisle, as far as CCM genre comparisons go) on a mix of up-tempo pop/rock anthems, inspirational reflections, and gentle ballads.

[2] Furthermore, McCreary wrote that "as long as his robust baritone and poignant lyrics rule the day, Norman’s forays into new facets of his craft will continue taking him to newheights.

Because he's demonstrated that he can consistently write solid pop songs and that he's also capable of musical growth, Bebo's future as a songwriter is bound to be filled with blue skies.

Most certainly Norman's most mature effort to date, Big Blue Sky is a warm inviting album that begs a second listen as much for its stellar songwriting as for its spunk and enthusiasm.

"[5] Lastly, McCarty noted that "Big Blue Sky reveals Norman expanding his musical horizons, reaching into pop/rock territory, yet still grounded by solid songwriting instincts and poised performances.