Thank You (1988)

Joel Caballero
Apr 24
2 min read

Updated: Apr 25

Thank You is the second studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Ray Boltz.

It was released in August 1988 by Diadem Music Group with distribution by Word Incorporated in association with Ray Boltz Music. The album was produced by Steve Millikan.

Following up on his 1986 debut album, Watch the Lamb, Thank You features Boltz’s signature soulful gospel and religious devotionals. It is best known for its title track, "Thank You," which became a major hit in the Christian music industry for its emotional tribute to those who mentor and influence others' faith. It was a number one hit on both the Christian AC and Inspirational (or Inspo) charts. In 2006, CCM Magazine named "Thank You" as one of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music listing it at number 36.

The second single "Shepherd Boy" uses the biblical story of King David to deliver an inspirational message about God’s perspective versus human perception. Other songs include "Lion of Judah," "When He Calls," "Heavenly Father" and "Stand Up." The only upbeat song on Thank You is "Church Hop." It's a cautionary tale that critiques the habit of "church hopping"—frequently moving from one congregation to another in search of the "perfect" experience.

Thank You climbed to number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Some CDs of Thank You had six bonus tracks from Watch the Lamb including the title song. In 1990, Boltz won the Dove Award for "Thank You" as it won the top prize for Song of the Year at the 21st GMA Dove Awards. It was originally issued on cassette tape and CD when it was first issued. Thank You is not available on digital platforms, but it is sold at Boltz's website at www.rayboltz.com. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article.