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Here are six new and upcoming albums that you might be interested in and a description of each:

The Still Point Vol. II – Sandra McCracken and Ben Shive
This is the second EP that Sandra McCracken and Ben Shive have released. The songs were born in quiet moments – piano, strings, stillness, and words to help the listener breathe. The songs were written to help the listener slow down and remember what matters most. The EP was produced by Ben Shive.

Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years – John Fogerty
This new project features newly recorded versions of 20 of Creedence Clearwater Revival classic songs by their lead singer and songwriter John Fogerty. The album marks Fogerty’s 80th birthday, and comes after he won a long legal batter over the songs’ publishing rights two years ago. The project includes his son Shane and Tyler Fogerty.

Song of the Saints – Phil Wickham
Phil Wickham will release his latest album Song of the Saints on September 12. A number of songs have already been released from the album – “The King is in the Room”, “Homesick for Heaven”, “Song of the Saints”, “What an Awesome God”, and “So So Good”.

Far Country – Ellie Holcomb
Ellie Holcomb will release her fourth studio album, Far Country, on September 12. This is a collection of songs born from grief, longing, and the steadfast love of God. Exploring the tension between beauty and brokenness, these melodies remind us that love always calls us home, even in the far country. A number of songs have already been released from the album – “The Whole Thing”, “Far Country”, “Give Me Your Hand”, and “Hope’s Gonna Find You”.

The King is Still the King – Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin will release his new album The King is Still the King on September 26. He stated “If I could pick one word to describe this album, it would be celebration. Scripture talks so often about creation praising God – rivers clap their hands and mountains sing. I wanted to bring that into the album using the sounds God created – wind, thunder, rain, waves and birds. This record is full of sounds that celebrate who God is. Not just in lyrics, but in how it feels. My hope is the whole record brings joy and life – lifting people up in their spirit.” Released in advance of the album are “The First Hymn”, “Doesn’t He”, and “How Good It Is”.

Life & Breath – Matt Redman
Matt Redman will release his new album Life & Breath on October 3. This will be his first ‘live-studio’ album as he highlights the heart of live worship in an intimate studio setting. He has released one song from the album to date, “Let Me See Jesus/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” featuring Charity Gayle.

Which of these six new and upcoming albums are you most excited about?

Author: Bill Pence

I’m Bill Pence – married to my best friend Tammy, a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis Cardinals and Illinois State University Men’s Basketball fan, formerly a manager at a Fortune 50 organization, and in leadership at my local church for thirty years. I am a life-long learner and have a passion to help people develop, and to use their strengths to their fullest potential. I am an INTJ on Myers-Briggs, 3 on the Enneagram, my top five Strengthsfinder themes are: Belief, Responsibility, Learner, Harmony, and Achiever, and my two StandOut strength roles are Creator and Equalizer. My favorite book is the Bible, with Romans my favorite book of the Bible, and Colossians 3:23 and 2 Corinthians 5:21 being my favorite verses and Romans 8 my favorite chapter of the Bible. Some of my other favorite books are The Holiness of God and Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul, and Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper. I enjoy music in a variety of genres, including modern hymns and classic rock. My books Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace, A Leader Worth Following: 40 Key Leadership Attributes and Applications to Master, and Tammy’s book Study, Savor and Share Scripture: Becoming What We Behold are available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. Go to amazon.com/author/billpence or amazon.com/author/tammypence

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