13TH ANNUAL WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS: Voting Starts Monday 12/2 | Tickets On Sale - Live Ceremony 4/8
NRT Christian Music News Update
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Others Honor A CCM Legend
The Randy Stonehill tribute celebrates his 50 years in Christian music
 

Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Others Honor A CCM Legend
   

Posted: September 09, 2021, 5:00 PM | Category: General
Artist Tags: Amy Grant / Michael W. Smith / Randy Stonehill
Source: UTR Media

GRAMMY Award-winning artists Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Ashley Cleveland, Russ Taff, and over 20 other recording artists have joined together to create a tribute in honor of singer-songwriter Randy Stonehill's 50th anniversary in Christian music. Fans are invited to participate in a Kickstarter campaign to help fund a 22-track double album. The campaign ends on September 16, and you can give now by clicking here.
 
"The response has been through the roof," shares Tom Gulotta, the executive producer of the tribute album. "The campaign is already past the 100% goal, which shows how much Randy's music has touched lives through the decades. The cost of this project is nearly double what we set our goal for, so we have added some new things to the campaign this week, including a stretch goal, and new reward tiers that include a Double-LP Vinyl of the tribute. We are so excited to see some of these amazing songs be re-recorded and enjoyed by a new generation of music listeners."
 
Much of the tribute has already been recorded and mixed, with finishing work being completed this fall. The slate of artists with new versions of Stonehill songs (besides the five mentioned above) includes Andrew Peterson, Phil Keaggy, Kevin Max, Steve Taylor, Sara Groves, Tim Hawkins, and many more.
 
Randy Stonehill released his debut album, Born Twice, in 1971, which was one of the first contemporary Christian recordings, setting the stage for the Jesus Music movement. In his 50-year career, Stonehill has released 27 albums and continues to tour around the world to this day. In 2010, he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
 
"Not many artists can fairly be called a 'living legend,' but Randy Stonehill is one of those artists," shares Dave Trout, president of UTR Media. "The amazing thing is that this new project has tribute songs by many 'living legends' in their own right. Randy's songs have stood the test of time and have impacted generations of artists, and I am thrilled to see the outpouring of support and generosity to help this tribute album be made."
 
"I am so proud of Randy Stonehill," shared multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant. "Congratulations on 50 years of music! His voice is one of love, and the world has always needed it." Amy records a stunning new version of Randy's song "Old Clothes" on the upcoming tribute.
 
This 22-track Randy Stonehill tribute will release to the public in Spring 2022, but those who are Kickstarter backers will receive a download of the album in advance. Click here to learn more.

 


More Christian Music News Headlines View All News Add News

ADVERTISEMENT

Terrian Announces Departure from Diverse City
Monday, December 02, 2024
Lauren Daigle to Perform During Super Bowl LIX Pregame
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Amy Grant is Ringing in the Holiday Season
Saturday, November 30, 2024
5&2 Studios Announces Theatrical Debut of 'The Chosen: Last Supper' (Season 5)
Saturday, November 30, 2024
NRT Music Celebrates the Season with Five New Christmas Releases
Saturday, November 30, 2024
for KING + COUNTRY Releases Concert Album
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Van Zant Releases First New Album in Two Decades
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Katy Nichole Launches Viral Hit
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Jason Lovins Band Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Upcoming Album
Saturday, November 23, 2024
View All News

Christian Music, Facebook Christian Music, Twitter Christian Music, YouTube Christian Music, Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT

13TH ANNUAL WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS: Voting Starts Monday 12/2 | Tickets On Sale - Live Ceremony 4/8

Christian Music

©2024 NewReleaseToday
A Division Of NRT Media Inc.

 

Secure
CHRISTIAN MUSIC
Discover New Artists
New This Week
Coming Soon
Playlists
Free Music
Album Reviews

NEWS
New Music
Movies / Media
Events
Tours
General

PODCASTS
NRT Now Podcast
NRT Podcast Network

VIDEOS
Music Videos
Exclusives

EXCLUSIVES
Articles
Devotionals
Interviews
Concert Reviews
We Love Awards

MORE INFO
RSS
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Advertising
Staff
New Music Email
Contact

RESOURCES
Music Studies
Artist Training

CONNECT
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube