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- Hymns II -Shine On Us (2016)
Hymns II - Shine on Us is the twentieth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on January 29, 2016. This is Smith's second hymns album and once again sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. The album peaked at number three on both Billboard Top Christian Albums and Top Independent Albums and number 172 on the Top 200 Albums charts. Smith co-produced the album with Kyle Lee and Jim Daneker. Track listing 1. Down in the River to Pray (traditional; arranged by Michael W. Smith) -3:16 2. I Need Thee (Annie Sherwood Hawks, Robert Lowry) -4:18 3. Jesus, Only Jesus (Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, Nathan Nockels, Tony Wood, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Redman) -4:09 4. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Helen Howarth Lemmel) -4:36 5. I'll Fly Away (Albert E. Brumley) -2:21 6. His Eye Is On The Sparrow (Civilla D. Martin, Charles H. Gabriel) -4:12 7. I Don't Know Why (Jesus Loves Me) (Andraé Crouch) -3:19 8. Shine On Us (Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith) -3:59 9. Nearer My God to Thee (Lowell Mason, Sarah Fuller, Flower Adams) -5:13 10. Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus) (Chris Rice) -3:44 11. I'd Rather Have Jesus (Rhea F. Miller) -4:06 12. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Paul Gerhardt, James Waddel Alexander, Hans Leo Hassler) -4:34 13. Be Still My Soul (Kathrina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, Jane Laurie Borthwick, Jean Sibelius) -3:38 14. Great Is The Lord (Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith) -2:59 15. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Martin Luther, Frederic H. Hedge) -3:53 16. America the Beautiful (O Beautiful For Spacious Skies) (Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward) -3:31 Previous release: The Spirit of Christmas (2014) Next release: A Million Lights (2018)
- The Ultimate Collection (2006)
The Ultimate Collection is a 2006 2-CD compilation album of Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris released by Sparrow Records. Released as part of The Ultimate Collection series featuring former artists of the Sparrow label, this collection contains 25 previously released songs on 2 CDs from Paris recordings on the Star Song and Sparrow labels. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. Disc 1 1. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream) -5:39 2. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) (from Kingdom Seekers) -4:04 3. Sparks and Shadows (from Greatest Hits) -4:11 4. We Will Glorify (from House of Worship) -3:14 5. We Bow Down (from House of Worship) -2:55 6. The Joy of the Lord (from Sanctuary) -3:20 7. Come Emmanuel (from House of Worship) -3:28 8. (I Am) Not Afraid (from Where I Stand) -3:45 9. Faithful Father (from Greatest Hits) -3:47 10. How Beautiful (from Cry for the Desert) -4:42 11. He is Exalted (from Kingdom Seekers) -3:46 12. God of All (from House of Worship) -5:07 13. Lamb of God (from Kingdom Seekers) -4:09 Disc 2 1. Run to You (from True North) -4:19 2. Arise, My Soul, Arise (from Sanctuary) -4:22 3. Fill My Heart (from House of Worship) -4:51 4. Wandering Pilgrim (from It's the Thought...) -3:38 5. True North (from True North) -5:25 6. Watch and Pray (from Beyond a Dream) -5:29 7. I See You Standing (from Cry for the Desert) -4:02 8. Fix Your Eyes (from Cry for the Desert) -5:08 9. Faithful Friend (duet with Steven Curtis Chapman) (Twila Paris, Steven Curtis Chapman) (from Where I Stand) -4:58 10. Jesus in You (from Where I Stand) -4:01 11. Glory, Honor and Power (from House of Worship) -4:27 12. Christ in Us (from House of Worship) -2:59 Production credits Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks CD 1: 2, 11, 13; CD 2: 4) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks CD 1: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12; CD 2: 3, 6 -12) Paul Mills -producer (tracks CD 1: 1; CD 2: 6) Richard Souther -producer (tracks CD 1: 6; CD 2: 2) Mark Hammond -producer (tracks CD 1: 3 and 9) Previous release: He Is Exalted (Live Worship) (2005) Next release: Small Sacrifice (2007)
- The Definitive Collection (2007)
The Definitive Collection is a 2007 compilation album of singer -songwriter Leslie Phillips. Released by Word Records as part of the Word Artists' Definitive Collection series, it features ten songs from Phillips' five releases on the Myrrh Records label. NOTE: The studio recording of "Your Kindness" on the digital album of The Definitive Collection replaces the acoustic recording of this song that is on the physical CD version. Track listing All songs were written by Leslie Phillips, except where noted. 1. Here He Comes with My Heart (from Dancing with Danger) -2:48 2. No One But You (from Recollection) -2:35 3. Heart of Hearts (Mark Heard) (from Beyond Saturday Night) -3:15 4. Answer Don't Come Easy (from The Turning) -4:09 5. Strength of My Life (with guest vocals by Russ Taff) (from Dancing with Danger) -5:35 6. I'm Finding (from Beyond Saturday Night) -3:24 7. When the World Is New (radio edit) (from Black and White in a Grey World) -3:39 8. By My Spirit (duet with Matthew Ward) (from Dancing with Danger) -4:43 9. You're the Same (home demo) (originally recorded for Black and White in a Grey World) -3:23 10. You're Kindness (from Black and White in a Grey World) -4:02 Production credits Dan Posthuma -producer (tracks 1, 5, 7, 8 and 10) Leslie Phillips -producer (tracks 2 and 9) Jack Joseph Puig -producer (tracks 3 and 6) T-Bone Burnett -producer (track 4) Previous release: Recollection (1988) (compilation)
- David (1976)
David is the debut studio album by Christian singer -songwriter David Meece, released in 1976 on Myrrh Records. The album is produced by Paul Baker. Track listing All songs written by David Meece. 1. I'll Sing This Song for You -3:10 2. Come Home America -2:47 3. Jesus -3:17 4. I Love the Way He Smiles at Me -4:12 5. I Love You, Lord -3:27 6. Touch My Hand -3:31 7. Take Me Together -4:55 8. Got to Know We're There (Dave's Prayer) -3:41 9. Imagine What It'd Be Like -3:30 10. I'll Sing This Song for You (instrumental reprise) -2:40 Next release: I Just Call on You (1977)
- Hymns (2014)
Hymns is the eighteenth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on March 24, 2014 and sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and is distributed by Provident Label Group. The album consists of Smith's rendition of traditional hymns, including many that he sang at church when he was young. Smith also covers "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" as recorded by Selah. This was Smith's last album to be distributed by Provident before beginning his new contract with Capitol Christian Music Group. Hymns debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums, number 1 on the Top Christian Albums and number 5 on the Independent Albums charts. Smith won a Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year at the 45th GMA Dove Awards. Track listing 1. The Old Rugged Cross (George Bennard) -4:05 2. My Jesus, I Love Thee (William Ralph Featherston) -3:21 3. Were You There (C. Winfred Douglas) -3:22 4. Victory in Jesus (Eugene Monroe Bartlett) -3:24 5. How Great Thou Art (Stuart K. Hine) -4:22 6. Just As I Am (Charlotte Elliott) -3:13 7. Near the Cross (Fanny Crosby) -3:36 8. It Is Well (Horatio Spafford) -5:06 9. Softly and Tenderly (Will Lamartine Thompson) -3:20 10. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Isaac Watts) -3:34 11. What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Joseph M. Scriven) -4:06 12. Wonderful, Merciful Savior (Dawn Rodger, Eric Wyse) -3:31 13. Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Thomas O. Chisholm, William M. Runyan) -3:53 14. God of Our Fathers (Daniel C. Roberts) -2:23 15. The Lord Bless You and Keep You (Peter C. Lutkin) -1:40 Production credits Kyle Lee and Jim Daneker -producers (tracks 1 -14) Michael W. Smith - producer (track 15) Accolades Dove Award -Inspirational Album of the Year (Hymns) Previous release: Decades of Worship (2012) Next release: Sovereign (2014)
- Decades of Worship (2012)
Decades of Worship is the third official compilation album by Christian singer -songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on January 12, 2012 by Reunion Records. This collection mostly comprises live and studio worship music from 2001 to 2010 and a remastered version of "Great Is The Lord" from his 1983 debut album Project. Decades of Worship peaked at number 99 on the Top 200 Albums and number 5 on the Top Christian Albums charts in Billboard magazine. This would be Smith's last album on Reunion Records after nearly 30 years on the label. Track listing 1. Awesome God (Rich Mullins) (from the Worship DVD) -3:18 2. Mighty to Save (Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan) (from A New Hallelujah) -7:58 3. Agnus Dei (Michael W. Smith) (from Worship) -6:58 4. You are Holy (Prince of Peace) (Marc Imboden, Tammi Rhoton) (from Worship Again) -5:12 5. Breathe (Marie Barnett) (from Worship) -6:39 6. A New Hallelujah (featuring The African Children's Choir) (Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche) (from A New Hallelujah) -5:25 7. Above All (Paul Baloche, Lenny LeBlanc) (from Worship) -4:28 8. I See You (Rich Mullins) (from Worship Again) -5:24 9. Here I Am to Worship (Tim Hughes) (from Worship Again) -4:54 10. Healing Rain (Michael W. Smith, Martin Smith, Matt Bronleewe) (from Healing Rain) -4:55 11. Take Me Over (Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Bryan Lenox) (from Wonder) -4:06 12. Great Is The Lord (Remastered Version) (Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith) (from Michael W. Smith Project) -2:56 Production credits Michael W. Smith -producer (tracks 1 -9, 11 and 12) Tom Laune -co-producer (tracks 3, 5 and 7) Matt Bronleewe -producer (track 10) Bryan Lenox -co-producer (track 11) Previous release: Glory (2011) Next release: Hymns (2014)
- Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship (2001)
Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship is the fourteenth studio and children's music album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris, released on March 27, 2001 by Sparrow Records. Bedtime Prayers consists of original lullabies written by Paris, with the exception of William O. Cushing's hymn "Jewels." The album was perfectly timed because Paris and her husband Jack Wright were expecting their first child. A month after the album's release, Paris gave birth to their first born son named Jack Paris Wright. It was a name Paris had picked out for 15 years. The album is produced by John Hartley of the U.K. Christian music duo Phil and John with additional production by Derald Daughterty, lead singer of the alternative Christian rock band The Choir. Bedtime Prayers topped the Billboard Top Kid Albums chart and in 2002, Paris won a Dove Award for Children's Music Album of the Year at the 33rd GMA Dove Awards. Paris has also released a companion book called Bedtime Prayers and Lullabies published by Harvest House Publishers. Accompanied with illustration paintings by Kathryn Andrews Fincher, the book gives new parents simple prayers and soothing lullabies to newborn babies and toddlers. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. God Is All Around Us -3:52 2. Jewels (William O. Cushing) -3:12 3. My Delight -3:04 4. Perfect Peace -3:24 5. My Best Friend -3:17 6. Your Whole Life Long -4:33 7. His Beloved -2:53 8. More Than I Can Say -4:30 9. There Is Only One -4:14 10. Bedtime Prayer -3:40 11. See You Tomorrow -3:26 12. Blessing -4:00 Accolades Dove Award -Children's Music Album of the Year (Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship) Previous release: True North (1999) Next release: Greatest Hits: Time & Again (2001)
- Glory (2011)
Glory is the seventeenth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on November 22, 2011 by Reunion Records. It is Smith's second all-instrumental album after his 2000 album Freedom. The album was recorded with a 65-piece orchestra at AIR Studios in London, England and Wildwood Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The music was arranged by Smith's longtime friend David Hamilton, and produced by Smith and Hamilton. The album peaked at number seven on the Top Christian Albums and number 121 on the Top 200 Albums charts in Billboard magazine. In 2013, Smith won a Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year for Glory at the 44th GMA Dove Awards. Track listing All songs were composed and arranged by Michael W. Smith. 1. Glory Overture -5:30 2. Patriot -2:53 3. Heroes -5:50 4. Forever -4:01 5. The Blessing -3:38 6. Whitaker's Wonder -3:05 7. Joy Follows Suffering -3:06 8. Glory Battle -4:22 9. Atonement -3:49 10. Redemption -5:34 11. The Romance -3:28 12. The Tribute/Agnus Dei -6:51 Accolades Dove Award -Instrumental Album of the Year (Glory) Previous release: Wonder (2010) Next release: Decades of Worship (2012)
- Wonder (2010)
Wonder is the sixteenth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on September 28, 2010 by Reunion Records. It is Smith's first full-length CCM album since Stand. The first single "Save Me From Myself" is a cover song originally recorded by the Danish rock band Carpark North. A month before the release of the album, Smith released an extended play with four songs from the album: "Save Me From Myself," "Run to You," "You Belong to Me" and "Forever Yours." Smith has co-written five songs with Kyle Lee in addition to co-writing contributions from Matthew West, Tommy Sims and Bryan Lenox. Wonder is produced by Smith and Lenox, and has peaked at number two on the Top Christian Albums and at number 26 on the Top 200 Albums charts in Billboard magazine. Track listing 1. Save Me From Myself (Lau Højen, Søren Balsner, Morten Thorhauge) -3:38 2. Take My Breathe Away (Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee) -4:06 3. Run to You (Michael W. Smith, Matthew West) -4:53 4. I'll Wait for You (Michael W. Smith, Tommy Sims) -5:13 5. Forever Yours (Michael W. Smith, Michael Olsen) -3:53 6. Welcome Home (Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Michael Farren) -4:30 7. Wonder (Not Far Away) (Michael W. Smith, Stu Garrard, Mia Fieldes) -3:47 8. Rise (Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Michael Neale) -5:04 9. You Belong to Me (Michael W. Smith, Michael Olsen, Matt Maher) -3:40 10. Leave (Michael W. Smith, Tommy Sims) -3:27 11. One More Time (Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Michael Farren) -5:46 12. Take Me Over (Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Bryan Lenox) -5:40 Previous release: A New Hallelujah (2008) Next release: Glory (2011)
- My Refuge (2002)
My Refuge is a 2002 album by Christian rock singer -songwriter Margaret Becker. After her time on her former label Sparrow Records, Becker released this collection of her favorite songs plus some new songs. Mostly a stripped-down affair, these recordings are songs that she has done on her acoustic shows as a request by the fans. Becker originally released My Refuge independently in 2002, but in 2003 it was re-issued as Just Come In on Cross Driven Records and was distributed by Provident Music Group. Becker herself produced the album and had asked some of her musician friends, who toured with her, to join in to record the project. Due to a limited number of copies made, the album is currently out of print. Track listing 1. You're Worthy (Margaret Becker, David Edwards) -2:59 2. Feel it All (Margaret Becker, Robbie Nevil) -5:39 3. Say the Name (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -4:48 4. Hear All Creation (Margaret Becker, Keith Getty) -3:42 5. Clay and Water (Margaret Becker, Tanya Leah Roman) -4:11 6. All I Ever Wanted (Margaret Becker) -4:52 7. My Refuge Be (Margaret Becker, David Edwards, John Hartley) -3:30 8. Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer (May This Journey) (Margaret Becker, Keith Getty) -4:00 9. Poor in Paradise (Margaret Becker, Lowell Alexander) -3:35 10. Just Come In (Margaret Becker) -4:18 11. No Height, No Depth (Kristyn Lennox, Keith Getty) -3:40 Previous release: What Kind of Love (1999) Next release: Very Best of Margaret Becker (2006) (Sparrow Records compilation)
- Fiel A Ti (1995)
Fiel A Ti is a 1995 Spanish-language album by Christian rock singer -songwriter Margaret Becker on Sparrow Records. It is a collection of Becker's songs sung in Spanish with Peter York and Artoro Allen as executive producers, Paul Sayo handling production of vocals in Spanish and Susana Allen with linguistic production. The album was aimed at the Christian Latin market. Track listing All songs written by Margaret Becker, except where noted. 1. Fiel A Ti (All I Ever Wanted) -4:32 2. Esto Sé (This I Know) -3:36 3. De No Saber (I Wouldn't Know) -5:06 4. A Mí (Find Me) -3:40 5. Consagrado A Ti (True Devotion) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock, Doug McKevey) -4:00 6. Fijamente Ve (Look Me In The Eye) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -4:38 7. Que Mi Mente Esté En Ti (Keep My Mind) -4:02 8. Sólo Tu Amor (Only Your Love) (Lorraine Ferro, Russ DeSalvo, Stephanie Lewis) -3:51 9. Vivir En Sencillez (Simple House) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -3:30 10. A Tu Lado Estaré (I Will Be With You) (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock) -4:28 Previous release: Grace (1995) Next release: Falling Forward (1998)
- Kim Boyce
Kimberly Boyce (born on March 14, 1961 in Winter Haven, Florida) is an American Christian music singer and songwriter. She grew up in Florida and sang together with her younger sister, Tina, and her mother, Gail. After graduating as salutatorian of her high school class, Kim pursued a broadcasting degree at the University of South Florida. During college, her inner beauty and talent, accompanied by her outer beauty and grace, led to her becoming Miss Florida and placement in the Top Ten Semi-Finalists at the 1984 Miss America Pageant. In 1985, Boyce turned down a network news position and moved to Nashville to pursue her dream of a career in CCM. During the past 15 years, Kim has achieved much success: seven Contemporary Christian albums, with several top ten songs, two hit videos, repeat Dove Award nominations and she has authored five books. Her early career was spent pioneering the genre of Christian dance/pop music. After much commercial and critical acclaim, Kim began in 1994 to change musical styles to an adult contemporary sound with her last two albums By Faith and As I Am. Boyce now resides in Branson, Missouri, with her husband, Gary Koreiba and they have two sons. They were both performers at Branson's Pierce Arrow Theater for many years. As of 2022, they are currently featured performers on the "Oh Happy Day!" gospel music show performing Sundays at the Hamners' Variety Theater. More information on Kim Boyce at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Boyce Discography Kim Boyce (1986) Time and Again (1988) Love Is You to Me (1989) This I Know (1990) Facts of Love (1992) By Faith (1994) As I Am (1997) The Definitive Collection (2007) (Word Records compilation)