The Rock , Tracy Lawrence 2009

2009 release from the Country Music superstar. A powerful, emotional overview of spiritual consciousness, The Rock takes stock in life's blessings and the need to be more grateful, recognizes that life is hard, and not always good, but through it all, the strength of faith and hope reign triumphant. His motivation and objective to record this inspirational compilation is pure and simple; he's a man of his word. Tracy Lawrence's mission has been, and always will be, to move people with his music. An eclectic Country recording artist who has evolved with confidence in his faith, family and conviction, his legacy will inspire listeners to live life one day at a time, one song at a time, with The Rock. RC Recording

Already known for her transparent songwriting, Sara Groves gets even more piercingly honest on this, her ninth album. Whether her relationship with God, marital tension, or a private battle with anxiety, it's poetically spilled forth in Groves' call for the church to "live confessionally." And paired with less poppy, stripped-down arrangements, her achingly clear vocal remains front and center. This is vintage Groves—yet more herself than ever.—Andrea Bailey Willits

As soulful as she is sophisticated in her distinctive vocal stylings, five-time GRAMMY®-winning superstar Dionne Warwick is a globally beloved music icon and humanitarian. Warwick first climbed the charts in 1962 with her debut hit single, "Don't Make Me Over," penned by Burt Bacharach and Hal David-she emerged as the foremost interpreter of their compositions, and remains so. Over the course of an illustrious, hit-filled career that's endured more than 45 years and spans five decades, Warwick has also become a true contemporary music legend. With the inspirational WHY WE SING, she builds on her legacy with a new studio album, following up a duets collection and her first-ever holiday music release. It will, no doubt, also remind us why we love Dionne Warwick. Amazon

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2007 album from Mike Scott and his roving band of Waterboys. For over 20 years, Mike Scott has created passionate, heartfelt music for a heartless world. He fills his songs with lyrical images that are adorned with moving chord changes and dynamic arrangements. Hints of Van Morrison and Bob Dylan roam freely in Scott's songs, but they never intrude with his unique musical vision. 10 tracks including the first single 'Everybody Takes A Tumble'. Universal.

Album Details
Recorded in London in Autumn 2006 and Produced by Mike Scott and Philip Tennant, who Previously Worked with the Waterboys on Fisherman’s Blues.the Album features Electric Fiddler Steve Wickham, Whose Involvement in the Band Dates Back to 1985. Mike Scott is also Joined by Regular Waterboys’ Keyboardist Richard Naiff, Louisiana-born Drummer Brady Blade, Top London Drummer Jeremy Stacey, Bassman Mark Smith, Hot Young Guitar Stylist Leo Abrahams and Long-time Waterboys Alumni Roddy Lorimer (Trumpet), Thighpaulsandra (Keyboards) and Chris Bruce (Guitar). In Addition, One Song, was Recorded in Vancouver with Members of Canadian Art-rockers Great Aunt Ida.

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