Songs 4 Worship: Country

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 2, 2007)
• Original Release Date: October 2, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Time Life Records
• ASIN: B000UZ4CI6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,658 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Subtle but distinctive country flavor makes this more than just another recycling of praise and worship songs, November 9, 2007

By	Michael Dalton (Eureka, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Since its debut in 2000, the Songs 4 Worship series has sold more than nine million units. On this recording the series unites country music stars with some of today's best worship songs.

The CD consists of first-time performances (except for Rascal Flatts) of four original compositions and thirteen praise and worship songs done in a light country style. This includes a few soulful gospel tracks.

The performances are excellent; the only downside being that many of the songs are now overly familiar. The pedal steel guitars, when present, are toned down. The artists give slightly understated performances of songs that can sometimes be overly dramatic, which makes these versions sound fresh. They have a broad appeal. You don't have to be a country music fan to enjoy this CD.

There are many wonderful moments. Charlie Daniels does a rock version of "Awesome God" that gives new life to this contemporary classic. It opens with the sound of a lone fiddle playing the chorus.

"He Ain't the Leaving Kind" by Rascall Flatts is modern country at its best. Such a strong performance leaves you wanting to hear more from this multi-platinum group. This is the song they performed at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards show to honor the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings.

When I think of Ricky Skaggs, I think of bluegrass, but "We All Bow Down" is a beautiful, worship ballad. It's a memorable song that he performed at the dedication of the Billy Graham Library in North Carolina.

Trinecia Butler renders an inspired version of "How Great Is Our God," and The Wilsons, a three-sister group, reinvent the "Doxology" with their stirring a cappella harmonies.

This collection highlights the special relationship that has long-existed between country and gospel music. The subtle but distinctive country flavor heard in the songs makes this more than just another recycling of praise and worship songs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review, February 8, 2008

By	Lisa C. Kordich - See all my reviews

This is an absolutely amazing CD. They put the heart of country into the depths of praise and combine them in an enjoyable fashion. Well done to all the artists featured on this CD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Worship , January 18, 2008

By	Jennifer Z. Lewis (Blooming Glen, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an amazing worship cd. My husband had me get it for his boss who is not a Christian for Christmas, he kept saying that he would love to have it too. So I got one for him. He loves it. We are not normally country style music fans but this is wonderful. They have done a great job glorifying the Lord with this album. It is awesome. We highly recommend it.