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- Called (2020)
Called is the 11th studio album by the Christian vocal group Avalon . It was released by Red Street Records/The Fuel Music on February 14, 2020. This album is their first release of new music in over a decade and also saw the return of original Avalon member Jody McBrayer and the addition of new member Dani Rocca. After the release of their 2009 album Reborn , Avalon, at the time, consisted of two couples: Greg and Janna Long and Jeremi and Amy Richardson. Without a label, Avalon was touring and was spending time with their respected families throughout the 2010s. The Longs served as music worship leaders at their church during their downtime. Nearly a decade after joining the group, the Richardsons decide to leave and stopped touring on August 7, 2018. A couple of months later, Avalon announced on their Facebook page the return of McBrayer and the addition of Rocca. Later on October 24, 2018, Avalon signed with Red Street Records, a new label launched by Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus. DeMarcus was the one half of the 1990s Christian music duo East to West. Before the album was released, Avalon released their first Christian radio single in over a decade, "Keeper of My Heart," in July 2019 and then went on a 10-date tour a couple of months later featuring the new line-up. Called features the group's signature vocal harmonies across 10 tracks, blending adult contemporary sounds with modern flourishes. The album was produced by DeMarcus and Don Koch. Track listing 1. Called (Holly Miller, Tony Wood, Barry Weeks) -4:03 2. Keeper of My Heart (Jordan Feliz, Krissy Nordhoff, Bryan Fowler, Matt Armstrong, Stephen Smith, Don Koch) -3:23 3. Closer (Tony Wood, Bryan Fowler, Chris Cleveland) -3:27 4. Only One (Jeff Prado, Chris Cleveland) -3:23 5. If Not For Jesus (Blanca Callahan, Tony Wood, Charles Butler) -3:50 6. Great Is the Lord Our God (Jeff Prado, Steve Fee) -3:53 7. Sacred Ground (Michael Neele, Bernie Herms) -4:12 8. Lanterns ( Adam Spark, Adam Weston, Ian Kenny, Ian Berney, Glenn Sarangapany) -3:12 9. Glitter and Glory (Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood) -3:24 10. Just Can't Stop My Hallelujahs (Krissy Nordhoff, Stephen Smith, Don Koch) -4:38 Personnel Avalon: Janna Long - vocals Greg Long -vocals Jody McBrayer -vocals Dani Rocca -vocals Radio singles 2019 "Keeper of My Heart" -#29 Billboard Christian Airplay Previous release: Number Ones (2012) (Sparrow Records compilation album) Next release: Avalon Worship (2022) (as Avalon Worship) Listen to the album Called on YouTube with lyrics videos to "Sacred Ground" and "Glitter and Glory" :
- A Maze of Grace (1997)
A Maze of Grace is the second studio album by the Christian vocal group Avalon , released on December 26, 1997 by Sparrow Records. The album was produced by Charlie Peacock and Christopher Harris. Released exactly one year after their self-titled debut album , A Maze of Grace continues Avalon's mix of upbeat pop songs and ballads. It is considered a breakthrough album, due in part to its lead single "Testify to Love." The lyrics focus on the idea that every part of creation—from the colors of the rainbow to simple acts of mercy—serves as a testimony to God's love. The chorus emphasizes a lifelong commitment to being a "witness in the silences" and giving thanks to God with every breath. "Testify to Love" was written by Paul Field, Henk Pool, Ralph Vanmanen and Robert Riekerk and it would become Avalon's signature song and the most recognized, hitting the top of The CCM Update 's Christian AC chart where it stayed for six weeks. CCM Magazine named it one of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music in 2006, placing it at number 23. A Maze of Grace also garnered three more number one songs for Avalon: "Adonai," "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" and "Reason Enough." The album charted and peaked on the following Billboard albums charts: -#6 Top Christian Albums -#8 Heatseekers Albums -#153 Billboard 200 Albums (their first appearance) In 1999, Avalon racked up 5 Dove Award nominations including Artist of the Year and Group of the Year, but won two at the 30th GMA Dove Awards in the song categories: Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "Testify to Love" and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Adonai." That same year, the album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is the first of two Gold-certified albums Avalon achieved. After the release of A Maze of Grace , Nikki Hassman (now Anders) left the group to pursue a solo career with Sony Music. It was the first of many personnel changes Avalon went through in their recording career. Member Janna Long is the only one from Avalon to stay through its incarnations as a group. Track listing 1. Testify to Love ( Paul Field, Henk Pool, Ralph Vanmanen, Robert Riekerk) -4:41 2. A World Away (Avalon, Charlie Peacock) -4:12 3. A Maze of Grace (Charlie Peacock, Grant Cunningham) -4:30 4. Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann) -3:36 5. Adonai (Stephanie Lewis, Lorraine Ferro, Don Koch) -4:03 6. Speed of Light (Michael Passons, Jody McBrayer, Matt Huesmann, Kyle Matthews) -4:02 7. The Move (Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock, Rick Will) -5:03 8. Reason Enough (Ty Lacy, John Mandeville, Shelli Mandeville) -4:20 9. Forgive + Forget (Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann) -4:10 10. Dreams I Dream For You (Charlie Peacock, Douglas Kane McKevley) -3:58 Personnel Avalon: Janna Potter -vocals Jody McBrayer -vocals Michael Passons -vocals Nikki Hassman -vocals RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1999. Accolades Dove Award -Pop Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Testify to Love") Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year ("Adonai") Radio singles 1997 -1998 "Testify to Love" -#7 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 6 weeks 1998 "Adonai" -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1998 "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" -#15 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1998 -1999 "Reason Enough" -#1 Christian AC Previous release: Avalon (1996) Next release: In a Different Light (1999)
- The Greatest Hits (2009) (Avalon compilation album)
The Greatest Hits is the official second compilation album by the Christian vocal group Avalon . It was released on February 20, 2009 by Sparrow Records. This collection contains 15 of Avalon's best-known songs. Many of them have appeared previously on their first compilation album Testify to Love , plus one brand new track and Christian radio single "Still My God." It is the first recording with new member Jeremi Richardson and the last recording with Melissa Greene, as she left the group after this release. Ironically, Greene was a member at the beginning on Testify to Love singing on the new tracks and now ending her time with Avalon on this release with one new song. "Still My God" focuses on the sovereignty and faithfulness of God regardless of life's circumstances. Its lyrics contrast "standing on a mountain" with "drowning in a sea," reinforcing that God remains constant in both highs and lows. The song peaked at number 2 on Radio & Records Christian Inspo chart, just a few weeks before the trade magazine folded and transfered all the Christian radio airplay data over to Billboard in June 2009. The Greatest Hits also includes their most recent songs like "All," "You Were There," "Orphans of God" and "In Christ Alone." But unlike Testify to Love , this compilation album did not chart on the Top Christian Albums or the Billboard 200. Avalon ended their contract with Sparrow and were in the studio recording their next album Reborn to be released later in 2009. Track listing 1. Testify to Love (Paul Field, Henk Pool, Ralph Vanmanen, Robert Riekerk) (from A Maze of Grace ) -4:46 2. Give It Up (Janna Long, Michael Passons, Nikki Anders, Rikk Kittlemann, Mark Heimermann) (from Avalon ) -4:11 3. Knockin' On Heaven's Door (Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann) (from A Maze of Grace ) -3:40 4. Still My God (Adam Smith, Stephan Sharp) (new recording) -4:33 5. Take You At Your Word (Grant Cunningham, Paul Field) (from In a Different Light ) -4:42 6. Can't Live a Day (Ty Lacy, Connie Harrington, Joe Beck) (from In a Different Light ) -4:47 7. The Glory (Jim Cooper, Regie Hamm) (from Oxygen ) -5:04 8. Wonder Why (Grant Cunningham, Matt Huesmann) (from Oxygen ) -4:01 9. Adonai (Stephanie Lewis, Lorraine Ferro, Don Koch) (from A Maze of Grace ) -4:02 10. New Day (Janna Long, Jody McBrayer, Lydia Gott, Tedd Tjornhom) (from Testify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon ) -3:27 11. Everything to Me (Sue Smith, Chad Cates) (from Testify to Love: The Very Best of Avalon ) -4:49 12. I Don't Want to Go (Yancy Wideman, Jess Cates) (from Oxygen ) -5:25 13. All (Brian White, Ian Eskelin, Tedd Tjornhom) (from The Creed ) -3:48 14. You Were There (Ben Glover) (from The Creed ) -6:53 15. Orphans of God (Joel Lindsey, Twila LaBar) (from Stand ) -4:30 16. In Christ Alone (Keith Getty, Stuart Townend) (from Faith: A Hymns Collection ) -5:05 Personnel Avalon: Janna Long - vocals (all tracks) Greg Long -vocals (tracks 4, 13 -16) Jeremi Richardson -vocals on track 4 Melissa Greene -vocals (tracks 4, 10, 11, 13 -16) Jody McBrayer -vocals (tracks 1 -3, 5 -16) Cheri Adams -vocals (tracks 5 -8 and 12) Nikki Anders -vocals (tracks 1 -3 and 9) Michael Passons -vocals (tracks 1 -3, 5 -12) Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 5 -8, 10 -14 and 16) Charlie Peacock -producer (tracks 1 -3 and 9) Shaun Shankel -producer (tracks 4 and 15) Christopher Harris -co-producer (tracks 1, 3 and 9) Tedd T. -co-producer (tracks 10, 11 and 13) Radio singles 2009 "Still My God" -#2 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics (2008) Next release: Reborn (2009)
- Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics (2008)
Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics is the ninth studio album by the Christian vocal group Avalon , released on February 26, 2008 by Sparrow Records. This is an album of covers containing remakes of timeless contemporary Christian music classics. Avalon also records a new arrangement of their 1998 Dove Award winning hit "Testify to Love." "We Will Stand" featuring Russ Taff previously appeared on their 2006 release Stand . The album was preceded by a digital EP that was released in the fall of 2007 containing three tracks: the title song, "God Is In Control" and "Thy Word." Another Time, Another Place debuted and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Group member Jody McBrayer left Avalon in 2007 after being diagnosed with a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyoparthy. McBrayer recorded his vocals before he left. McBrayer returned to Avalon a decade later for their 2020 release Called . For a time, McBrayer was replace by vocalist Jeremi Richardson on tour and appearing on their next album Reborn in 2009. This is Avalon's final release on Sparrow Records after more than a decade on the label. Avalon also released their second live DVD on the same day as this album, entitled Avalon Live: A Hits Collection , containing 15 tracks spanning the group's highly successful career. It was filmed in 2007 in front of an audience of 3,000 at Rocketown in Nashville, Tennesee. NOTE: Avalon also recorded The Imperials ' 1979 classic "Praise the Lord" as an online bonus track when purchasing Another Time, Another Place . A YouTube link to the track is posted below this article. Track listing It lists the track name and time length, with the parentheses on the original artists and songwriters. 1. God Is In Control (Twila Paris) (Twila Paris) -5:22 2. For the Sake of the Call (Steven Curtis Chapman) (Steven Curtis Chapman) -4:57 3. Thy Word (Amy Grant) (Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith) -3:58 4. Another Time, Another Place (Sandi Patty & Wayne Watson) (Gary Driskell) -5:29 5. Solid As the Rock (Michael English) (Larry Bryant, Geoffrey Thurman) -3:45 6. People Get Ready...Jesus Is Comin' (Crystal Lewis) (Brian Ray) -4:22 7. The Basics of Life (4Him) (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -5:13 8. We Will Stand (featuring Russ Taff) (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, James Hollihan, Jr.) (previously appeared on the Avalon recording Stand ) -4:10 9. The Reason We Sing (First Call) (Dick and Melodie Tunney) -3:25 10. Friend of a Wounded Heart (Wayne Watson) (Wayne Watson, Claire Cloninger) -5:25 11. El Shaddai (Amy Grant) (Michael Card, John Thompson) -3:50 12. Place in This World (Michael W. Smith) (Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -3:44 13 Addictive Love (BeBe & CeCe Winans) (BeBe Winans, CeCe Winans, Keith Thomas) -4:38 14. People Need the Lord (Steve Green) (Greg Nelson, Phill McHugh) -4:39 15. Testify to Love (Avalon) ( Paul Field, Henk Pool, Ralph Vanmanen, Robert Riekerk) (new recording) -4:41 ONLINE BONUS TRACK 16. Praise the Lord (The Imperials) (Brown Bannister, Mike Hudson) -3:29 Personnel Avalon: Janna Potter -vocals Jody McBrayer -vocals Greg Long -vocals Melissa Greene -vocals Production credits Shaun Shankel -producer (tracks 1 -7, 9 -15) Mark Hammond -producer (track 8) Previous release: Faith: A Hymns Collection (2006) Next release: The Greatest Hits (2009) (compilation album) Listen to the bonus track "Praise the Lord" (originally recorded by The Imperials): Watch the live concert video Avalon Live: A Hits Collection here:
- Twila Paris
Twila Paris (born December 28, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas) is a contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, author and pianist. Paris has been regarded as a modern-day hymn writer because most of her songs are focused on the church and Christ-centered. Paris also writes Christian pop songs of the day. Paris' songs such as "Lamb of God," "He Is Exalted" and "We Bow Down" are now being sung in churches worldwide and are examples of her hymn songwriting style. As a child she released her first album, Little Twila Paris , in 1965. The album included songs drawn from among those she sang with her family in their evangelistic outreaches. Since 1980, Paris has released close to 20 albums, amassed many number one Christian Radio singles, and was named the Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year three years in a row at the Dove Awards from 1993 to 1995. Paris has been married to her manager Jack Wright since 1985. She was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in May 2015. In 2001, Paris released her first children's music album and companion book Bedtime Prayers and Lullabies . One month later, Paris gave birth to her first and only son Jack Paris Wright. The Wrights currently live in Arkansas. More information on Twila Paris at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twila_Paris Discography Little Twila Paris (1965) Knowin' You're Around (1980) Keepin' My Eyes on You (1982) The Warrior Is A Child ( 1984) Kingdom Seekers (1985) Same Girl (1987) For Every Heart (1988) It's the Thought... (1989) Cry For the Desert (1990) The Early Works (1991) (Benson Records compilation album) Sanctuary (1991) A Heart That Knows You (1992) (Star Song Records compilation album) Beyond a Dream (1993) The Time Is Now (EP) (1995) Where I Stand (1996) Perennial: Songs for the Seasons of Life (1998) Signature Songs (1999) (Benson Records compilation album) True North (1999) Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship (2001) Greatest Hits: Time & Again (2001) (Sparrow Records compilation album) House of Worship (2003) He Is Exalted (Live Worship) (2005) The Ultimate Collection (2006) (Sparrow Records compilation album) Small Sacrifice (2007) God Shed His Grace: Songs of Truth and Freedom (2012) (compilation album) Hymns (digital EP) (2014)
- God Shed His Grace: Songs of Truth and Freedom (2012)
God Shed His Grace: Songs of Truth and Freedom the official third compilation album by Christian singer - songwriter Twila Paris . It was released on February 28, 2012 by Mountain Spring Music/MNRK Music Group (formerly E1 Music). God Shed His Grace is not your typical "greatest hits" album. Paris hand-picked 11 songs from her catalog that create a timeline of historical and spiritual commentary. Described as a "patriotic-themed" album and as a "love letter and prayer to America," the tracks were chosen for their focus on current events and biblical worldviews. "God Is In Control" (from Beyond a Dream ) was written as a response to Paris' concerns regarding the nation's direction. "What Did He Die For" (from Where I Stand ), particularly the first verse, was inspired by the 50th anniversary of D-Day and the sacrifice of soldiers. "I See You Standing" (from Cry For the Desert ) was inspired by the 1989 events in Tiananmen Square, are just some of the examples of what this project is about. Paris recorded two new tracks of patriotic hymns for this collection: "God of Our Fathers" and "America the Beautiful." The purpose of the project is to inspire patriots with themes of God's protection and love, even in difficult times. The new tracks are not available on digital formats. A YouTube link to "America the Beautiful" is posted below this article. John Hartley, who produced Paris' previous release Small Sacrifice , produced the new tracks. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. God of Our Fathers (Daniel C. Roberts, George William Warren) (new recording) -4:07 2. True North (from True North ) -5:25 3. Wisdom (from True North ) -5:37 4. I See You Standing (from Cry For the Desert ) -4:05 5. The Warrior Is A Child (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -4:05 6. There Is A Plan (from Small Sacrifice ) -5:18 7. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:45 8. How Beautiful (from Cry For the Desert ) -4:39 9. I Can Do All Things (from Small Sacrifice ) -4:27 10. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:03 11. What Did He Die For? (from Where I Stand ) -5:36 12. America the Beautiful (Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward) (new recording) -4:48 13. What Am I Without You? (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:24 Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 4, 7, 8, 11 and 13) John Hartley -producer (tracks 1, 6, 9 and 12) Charlie Peacock -producer (tracks 2 and 3) Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 5 and 10) Paul Mills -co-producer (tracks 7 and 13) Previous release: Small Sacrifice (2007) Next release: Hymns (digital EP) (2014) Listen to the track "America the Beautiful" here:
- Small Sacrifice (2007)
Small Sacrifice is the 16th and most recent studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris . It was originally released independently on Paris' Mountain Spring Music imprint in late 2007 on her website and exclusively at LifeWay Christian Stores. The album married the two parts of her career by including both inspirational pop/adult contemporary songs and original praise and worship compositions. Small Sacrifice was released for wider distribution by Kock Records (later renamed MNRK Music Group) on February 24, 2009. Production was handled by John Hartley, who produced Paris' 2001 Dove Award winning children's music album Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship . Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. We Know Love -4:33 2. I Can Do All Things -4:29 3. You Lead Me -3:43 4. Small Sacrifice -3:32 5. Lord I Need You -4:07 6. Live to Praise -3:58 7. Not Forgotten -5:43 8. There Is A Plan -5:17 9. You Are a Great God -4:15 10. Alleluia -4:39 Radio singles 2008 -2009 "Live to Praise" -#3 R&R Christian Inspo 2009 "Not Forgotten" -#15 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: The Ultimate Collection (2006) (Sparrow Records compilation album) Next release: God Shed His Grace: Songs of Truth and Freedom (2012) (compilation album)
- Reborn (2009)
Reborn is the tenth studio album by the Christian vocal group Avalon . It is the first and only album by E1 Music (now MNRK Music Group), released on September 15, 2009. It is the first and only album featuring new members Jeremi Richardson and his wife Amy Richardson, in addition to veterans Greg and Janna Long. Reborn 's sound is more rock-oriented, even though Avalon is considered a Christian AC act, their new sound could rank up there with other Christian Rock acts like Third Day, Jeremy Camp and Casting Crowns. The group seizes the chance to start over by delivering passionate performances emphasizing their trademark harmony sound. The album was produced by Ian Eskelin and Barry Weeks. Eskelin and Weeks helped to give Reborn a modern edge on some of the songs like "Feel" and the title song. "California" serves as a spiritual metaphor for stepping out in faith and moving toward a "promised land" or a new season of life led by God. The ballads "Arise" and "Alive" were the only singles released to Christian radio. Reborn debuted and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart for a week before dropping off. After the release of Reborn , Avalon continued to tour into the 2010s with the Longs and the Richardsons and with no record label, there was no new album throughout that period until 2018 when Jeremi and Amy left Avalon and later Jody McBrayer returned along with new member Dani Rocca to record their 2020 release Called . Track listing 1. Reborn (Doug McKelvey, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks) -3:30 2. Alive (Tony Wood, James Rueger, Barry Weeks) -3:00 3. Arise (Brian White, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks) -3:27 4. Feel (Britt Nicole, Ian Eskelin) -3:04 5. Fragile (Tony Wood, Ian Eskelin) -3:16 6. Destined (Simon Hawkins, Sue Smith, Barry Weeks) -3:43 7. Stay (Clint Lagerberg, Zach Nielsen) -3:58 8. Angels (Paul Field, Henk Pool, Kees Kraaijenoord) -4:09 9. California (Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks) -3:06 10. Holy (Richy Clark, Radiant Worship) -4:57 Personnel Avalon: Janna Long - vocals Greg Long -vocals Jeremi Richardson -vocals Amy Richardson -vocals Previous release: The Greatest Hits (2009) (compilation album) Next release: Number Ones (2012) (Sparrow Records compilation album)
- Priority (1980)
Priority is the 26th studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials , released in late 1980 on DaySpring/Word Records. It is the second album that the group has collaborated with musician/producer Michael Omartian, their first being their previous album One More Song for You . Priority gave The Imperials their second number one album on Billboard 's Top Inspirational Albums chart. Priority would also be the final album featuring lead singer Russ Taff , as he left to pursue a solo career and started work on his debut solo album Walls of Glass (1983) before being replaced by Paul Smith . The song "Trumpet of Jesus" is one of the group's biggest hits and a signature song for Taff as he has performed it in most of his solo concerts. It topped the Christian radio charts for 4 weeks. In 1982, The Imperials won their fourth and final Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational for Priority at the 24th Grammy Awards and at the 13th GMA Dove Awards, they won Group of the Year and the album was named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Russ Taff won his second Male Vocalist of the Year title winning back-to-back. Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael and Stormie Omartian, except where noted. 1. The Trumpet of Jesus -3:47 2. Finish What You Started (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, Michael Omartian) -4:06 3. I'd Rather Believe in You -3:38 4. Any Good Time At All -4:06 5. Be Still My Soul (Russ Taff, Tori Taff) -3:52 6. There's No Time Till You Take It -4:12 7. Pieces -4:08 8. Into My Life (Beeb Birtles) -4:45 9. Seek Ye First -5:01 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals Jim Murrary -tenor, vocals Russ Taff -lead vocals David Will -baritone, vocals Accolades Grammy Award -Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational ( Priority ) Dove Award -Group of the Year Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ( Priority ) Male Vocalist of the Year (Russ Taff) Radio singles 1981 "I'd Rather Believe in You" -#5 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1981 "Finish What You Started" -#2 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1981 "The Trumpet of Jesus" -#1 Christian CHR for 4 weeks, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1981 "Be Still My Soul" -#19 Christian CHR, -#7 Christian AC Previous release: Christmas with The Imperials (1980) Next release: The Very Best of The Imperials (1981) (compilation album)
- One More Song for You (1979)
One More Song for You is the 24th studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials , released in late 1979 on DaySpring/Word Records. It was the first of two albums that the group collaborated with well-known musician -producer Michael Omartian, moving them to a more contemporary pop sound, with the second being their next album Priority . "I'm Forgiven" went to number one on the Christian radio charts and stayed there for 13 weeks. The Imperials were winners at the 12th GMA Dove Awards winning three for Group of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year with lead singer Russ Taff winning Male Vocalist of the Year. One More Song for You was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational. The album reached number one on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. CCM Magazine has ranked One More Song for You at number 75 in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael and Stormie Omartian, except where noted. 1. What I Can Do For You -3:00 2. I'm Forgiven (Michael Omartian, Bruce Hibbard, Hadley Hockensmith) -3:55 3. All My Life -3:24 4. Living Without Your Love (Tom Hemby) -3:28 5. Eagle Song (Russ Taff, Tori Taff) -3:14 6. Closer Than Ever -4:25 7. One More Song for You -4:39 8. Higher Power (Denny Correll) -4:21 9. More Like You -3:32 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals Jim Murrary -tenor, vocals Russ Taff -lead vocals David Will -baritone, vocals Accolades Dove Award -Group of the Year Artist of the Year Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ( One More Song for You ) Male Vocalist of the Year (Russ Taff) Radio singles 1980 "What Can I Do For You" -#12 Christian AC/CHR 1980 "I'm Forgiven" -#1 Christian AC/CHR for 13 weeks 1980 "One More Song for You" -#10 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Heed the Call (1979) Next release: Christmas with The Imperials (1980)
- Heed the Call (1979)
Heed the Call is the 23rd studio album by the Christian music vocal group The Imperials , released in 1979 on DaySpring/Word Records. Heed the Call debuted and peaked at number 3 on Billboard magazine's new Top Inspirational Albums chart (renamed Top Christian Albums) on March 29, 1980. The group won their third Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational at the 22nd Grammy Awards and were named Group of the Year at the 11th GMA Dove Awards. The song "Praise the Lord" won Song of the Year the following year given to its writers Brown Bannister and Mike Hudson at the 12th GMA Dove Awards. CCM Magazine ranked "Praise the Lord" at number 67 in their 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . "Oh Buddha" gave The Imperials their first number-one song and topped the charts in three formats: Contemporary, Inspirational and Southern Gospel. The album was produced by Chris Christian . Heed the Call was issued on two albums covers: the original rare album cover was with the pink mountains. It was then issued with the brown medallion, which is the cover Word Records is currently using for this release. Track listing 1. Overcomer (James Hollihan, Jr.) -3:44 2. Praise the Lord (Brown Bannister, Mike Hudson) -3:35 3. Oh Buddha (Mark Farrow) -3:30 4. Old Man's Rubble (Brown Bannister) -3:21 5. Heed the Call (Chris Christian, Shannon Smith) -3:04 6. Let Jesus Do It (Steven Ferguson) -3:28 7. Growing Stronger (James Hollihan, Jr.) -3:34 8. First Morning in Heaven (Chris Christian) -2:45 9. Whenever I Speak His Name (Russ Taff, Tori Taff) -4:40 10. My Mind Forgets a Million Things (Brown Bannister, Mike Hudson) -3:53 11. He Didn't Lift Us Up to Let Us Down (Phil Johnson) -3:23 Personnel The Imperials: Armond Morales -bass, vocals Jim Murrary -tenor, vocals Russ Taff -lead vocals David Will -baritone, vocals Accolades Grammy Award -Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational ( Heed the Call ) Dove Award -Male Group of the Year Radio singles 1979 "Praise the Lord" -#2 Christian AC/CHR 1979 "Oh Buddha" -#1 Christian AC/CHR for 8 weeks 1979 "Overcomer" -#15 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Imperials Live (1978) Next release: One More Song for You (1979)
- Faith: A Hymns Collection (2006)
Faith: A Hymns Collection is the eighth studio by the Christian vocal group Avalon , released on October 17, 2006 by Sparrow Records. It is Avalon's second release of 2006 (their previous studio album Stand was released in January of that year). Brown Bannister produced the album with Shaun Shankel producing the bonus track "For Freedom." It is Avalon's first worship-themed album and contains old and modern hymns. Faith debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. The Solid Rock (Edward Mote, William B. Bradbury) -4:13 2. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Ludwig van Beethoven, Henry Van Dyke) -3:45 3. Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Thomas Chisholm, William M. Runyan) -4:05 4. In Christ Alone (Keith Getty, Stuart Townend) -5:05 5. It Is Well With My Soul (Horatio Spafford, Philip Bliss) -4:55 6. I'll Fly Away (Albert E. Brumley) -4:09 7. Holy, Holy, Holy (John Bacchus Dykes, Reginald Heber) -1:05 8. Blessed Assurance (Fanny Crosby, Phoebe Knapp) -4:04 9. Jesus Medley (arranged by Tommy Sims) -5:21 Jesus Loves Me (Anna Bartlett Warner) 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (William J. Kirkpatrick, Louisa M.R. Stead) 10. How Great Thou Art (Stuart K. Hine) -4:51 11. Amazing Grace (John Newton) -4:59 12. Total Praise (Richard Smallwood) -3:56 BONUS TRACK 13. For Freedom (Matt Moran) -4:26 Personnel Avalon: Janna Potter -lead vocals on tracks 3, 4, 6 and 9, vocals Jody McBrayer -lead vocals on track 5, 9 -12, vocals Greg Long -lead vocals on track 9 -11, vocals Melissa Greene -lead vocals on tracks 3, 9 and 12, vocals Production credits Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 1 -12) Shaun Shankel -producer (track 13) Radio singles 2007 "In Christ Alone" -#11 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: Stand (2006) Next release: Another Time, Another Place: Timeless Christian Classics (2008)











