Editorial Review

A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless readings of "I'll Fly Away," "Softly and Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art," "Are You Washed in the Blood?," and "The Old Rugged Cross," all as beguilingly unpretentious as any of his country hits. Instead of an all-star duet, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus."In the end, what began as a private bequest becomes a moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience. Read more

Reviews (70)

A Great CD
My sister told me about the CD. I'm glad she did. You won't be disappointed.Alan Jackson does a great job singing the old time favorites like Blessed Assurance, How Great Thou Art, The Old Rugged Cross, and he does a wonderful job.

WOW Great CD
its a great CD i love it so i got one for my dad (preorder) and then he loved it so he got one for my mom, and then they got it for my grandmother. and then my dad got it for our Church and now they play it every sunday!

By all means
I dont think you will be disapointed if you like the old hyms & Alan Jackson what a perfect combo. I reach for this time & time again . ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Contemporary Country    2. Country    3. Country Gospel    4. New Traditionalist    5. Pop    6. United States of America   

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Cash, Johnny
If There Was A Box Set To Own This One Would Be It.

Great Collection - Still Missing a Few Songs
Overall this is a very good collection, and probably the best one that's easily available.It's also very reasonably priced for the number of songs on the collection.My only complaint is that even with all of those CDs, there's still a few key songs missing.Until there's a truly all-inclusive box set available, this one is pretty good.

Awesome.
Johnny Cash fans.. you will love this set.It's got a great booklet that comes with it.
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Subjects:  1. Box Sets (Audio Only)    2. Country    3. Country Gospel    4. Country-Pop    5. Cowboy    6. Pop    7. Rock & Roll    8. Rockabilly    9. Traditional Country    10. United States of America   

Editorial Review

This introduction to the Man in Black's catalog is about as fine a one as can be found on one disc, primarily because the 21 classic tracks span J.R. Cash's entire career, from his first rockabilly single, "Hey, Porter"/"Cry! Cry! Cry!" (Sun Records, 1955), to his last significant alt-country tracks (American Recordings, 2003). Though Cash had his peaks and valleys in the studio, what shines brightly on this collection is how constant--how unwavering--his creativity remained, whether he was writing and performing original material or interpreting the work of others. His voice, too, remained a majestic thing of wonder, even as Cash often sang off-beat; settled his bass-baritone somewhere Read more

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Great CD, missing one song though.
Cocaine Blues (from Fulsom County). If this song was on here it would make it superb, alas the CD is only fantastic!
The legend of Johnny Cash- JOHNNY CASH
This is a great collection of Johnny Cash's songs.It as almost equally divided in sections for parts of his life. When I bought this album, there were only three songs that I had not previously heard. The album opens with tunes of Cash's classic Tennessee-two-step format then progresses to his wonderful story-telling years. This CD is littered with tracks written by other artists: Jack Clemet, June Carter-merie Kilgore, Billy Edd Wheeler- Jerry Lieber, Shel Silverstein, Kris Kristofferson, Wayne Kemp, jimmy Webb, Bono, Chris Cornell, Geoff Mack, and finally- Trent Reznor. As many of you know Trent Reznor is the lead singer of Nine Inch Nails-a modern Hard Rock Band. The last song on the album-"Hurt"- was composed by Trent. The song is about drug addiction and general hardship. When performed by Johnny Cash, "Hurt" turns from a somewhat tangled emotional mess to a heartbreaking tale of a man questioning his own salvation. This album is a great collection of music and can be enjoyed by anyone from your grandmother to your grandson.

Great place to begin.
As a relative newcomer to the music of Mr. Cash, this album was recommended to me.It includes great examples from his entire career. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country    2. Country Gospel    3. Pop    4. Rock & Roll    5. Rockabilly    6. Traditional Country   

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Genuine Inspiration
We bought this CD, along with some others, for a driving trip through Colorado.This was by far our favorite.You need to listen carefully; the melodies are great, but more than that, each song has a clear message about life, choices, and how we treat one another on this journey.And, the CD displays each artist at their very best -- heartfelt and sincere.OUR top 3 song? Three Wooden Crosses, I Can Only Imagine, and The Little Girl; but these are followed closely by the other 14.A GREAT CD.We're getting more of these to share with family and friends.

THREE WOODEN CROSSES
I did not enjoy this cd. Not really gospel except for a couple of songs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Contemporary Gospel    2. Country    3. Country Collections    4. Country Gospel    5. Pop    6. V/a Compilations   

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Elvis was made to sing Gospel!
Very powerful performances and of course Elvis' voice is unmatched. He was made to sing Gospel. The only Grammys he won were for his Gospel recordings. An excellent collection. It includes not only official studio recordings, but also unofficial rehearsal recordings and some of the "Million Dollar Quartet" sessions.Some of these recordings are kind of rough and on others Elvis is obviously just playing around.If you are just wanting a collection of his more polished Gospel offerings, I would recommend the 2 CD "Amazing Grace" collection or the single CD "Ultimate Gospel" album.But if you want every Gospel song Elvis sung, this is the collection for you!

ELVIS GOSPEL CD - PEACE IN THE VALLEY SET
THIS IS THE SET WHERE I COULD FIND THE LORD'S PRAYER

THIS WAS THE MUSIC ELVIS WAS BORN TO SING
I'm in agreement with E. Lambeth's Spotlight review. I was born in 1960 and I was lucky enough to have a mother who absolutely loved the BIG E. Mom never owned or played any of his Gospel music, except for the handful of Hymns from his wonderful CHRISTMAS ALBUM. (That record was the family favorite.) Recently I've been rediscovering the roots of my upbringing in music and buying a lot of Elvis Box Sets, movies, and Live DVD's. I love E'S Gospel hit CRYING IN THE CHAPEL and I wanted some of his Gospel recordings. I made the mistake of purchasing the single CD, ELVIS ULTIMATE GOSPEL. By the end of the first listen I knew I had made a tremendous error. It was such a gorgeous experience I was overcome with AWE. I wanted more. I needed more. Brothers and Sisters, I had sinned. I was coveting. Friends, do yourself a favor, commit a sin and buy this Box Set. You're gonna need it too. If you have to, cut back on the tithes for a month. Jesus will forgive and understand that it's necessary for your soul. The first 2 discs contain mostly the great production values of his best Gospel Hymns and a few Live ones, while the 3rd disc contains some alternate takes and many acoustic impromptu jams that remind me of E's '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL. Brothers and Sisters, I'm here to testify, this is raw, in-the-spirit, kicking-up-a-noise-for-the-Lord Gospel.
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Subjects:  1. Box Sets (Audio Only)    2. Country Gospel    3. Gospel/Christian Music    4. Hymns    5. Inspirational    6. Oldies    7. Pop    8. Rock    9. Southern Gospel    10. Traditional Gospel   

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Amazing Grace
Excellent product.The songs are truly uplifting.The quality of the recordings is superb.Thank you so much.
WOW
purchased this for my father who just loves elvis.i am not really into religious music but man i got goosebumps when my father played this cd.

Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances
Exactly what I wanted and the service was very prompt. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country Gospel    2. Gospel/Christian Music    3. Hymns    4. Inspirational    5. Oldies    6. Pop    7. Pop/Rock    8. Religious / Contemp. Christian    9. Rock & Roll    10. Southern Gospel    11. Traditional Gospel   

Editorial Review

Nestled in the sparest, most pristine musical surroundings of her career, Emmylou Harris delivers her most sublime vocal triumph with this 1987 collection of acoustic gospel songs. By this time, her voice had taken on a slight huskiness, which only strengthened its emotional power. Much of the credit belongs to Vince Gill, who adds tasteful mandolin runs and gorgeous tenor harmonies, as well Emory Gordy (bass, bass vocals) and Carl Jackson (guitar, baritone vocals). All four combine to make the a cappella "Bright Morning Stars" glow warmly and the ebullient "We Shall Rise" shine brightly. When Harris's voice shivers on "Precious Memories" and soars on "If I Be Lifted Up," the result is indeed spiritual. Read more

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An Enduring Performance of Classic Gospel Works
I picked this albumn up in cassette format back around 1991, after having seen Emmylou and her "Angel Band" perform one of the songs on Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home Companion" PBS special. We played it continuously at home and on road trips--my kids remember singing along to "Drifting Too Far From the Shore" with their stuffed animals.I love the vocal arrangement and fast picking on "We Shall Rise". "Who Will Sing for Me" and "Someday My Ship Will Sail" are especially moving. You cannot go wrong in adding this to your collection.

Bluegrass gospel by a master
If you like Bluegrass and you like Southern Gospel, you'll enjoy this recording very much. Ms. Harris is in fine form on these selections. My only "beef" with the album is that she isn't as faithful to the standards (e.g. the title cut "Angel Band") as I would like. However, that's a personal opinion, and not a criticism of her talent and virtuosity.

Devotional masterpiece
Angel Band is one of Emmylou Harris' more obscure albums, a flawless gem of mostly traditional songs where her spiritual expression reigns supreme. Backed by acoustic and bass guitars, dobro, fiddle, mandolin, mandola and viola, the vocals are particularly impressive with the tenor of Vince Gill, the baritone of Carl Jackson and the bass of Emory Gordy interweaving perfectly with Emmylou's gorgeous voice.
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Front porch music!
You don't have to be particularly religious to enjoy this cd.Down-home comfort music just doesn't come any better.I'd start namin' off favorites, but nearly every song is a potential earworm.

Great bluegrass touch, masterful delivery!
Oh, how perfect could it be! This Randy Travis worship album is perfect all the way around. Not only does it present excellent bluegrass arrangments (this music is REAL- you can even hear the picks stricking the strings of the instruments!), but Randy's sweet, emotional voice makes all of these old songs a brand new experience.
No one is perfect, but..............
this album comes close.I gave it five stars for many reasons, even though I think he should have left a couple of songs out (But, that may just be me), and included others better suited to him.But, that's true of most artist's albums.How many times is there a 20-song album that is perfect on every song?I would think "never", and that is true of this album also.I've seen many other lesser albums rated 5 stars, even with one or two mediocre songs, but this album one has 20 songs on it. How much more do you expect for your money, Elvis singing a duet with Jesus?O.K. maybe that isn't funny, but you get the point.
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Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Country    3. Country & Western    4. Country Gospel    5. Neo-Traditionalist Country    6. New Traditionalist    7. Pop    8. Southern Gospel    9. Traditional Country   

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Superb Mountain Soul
This generous collection of many standards from the gospel and "mountain soul" tradition is priceless. Randy sings them with genuine feeling and fervent conviction; you truly believe in his belief in every word he sings. The instrumental accompaniment is professional to the nth degree with some dizzyingly fast guitar and Dobro solos. Yet for all the virtuosity the musicians convey warm tones and heartfelt emotions throughout. Randy Travis brings new meaning to these timeless standards.

Travis Going His Own Way
I like RT because he is not afraid to explore his own musical directions, wherever the spirit may take him.The old time spiritual feel is complimented on this collection of recordings by a masterful interpretation on Travis' part.Congrats on a big success :)A song I wrote called "Changes" is modeled after the Travis graceful style.

This CD Makes Every Day Sunday Morning
I've been a fan of Randy Travis since his 1986 debut, STORMS OF LIFE. While I still enjoy his secular albums, Travis's warm baritone is the perfect instrument for gospel music, and GLORY TRAIN (his fifth gospel album in six years) is arguably his best. A key difference on this album is the song selection, which includes a number of traditional spirituals and no fewer than three songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
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Subjects:  1. Country    2. Country Gospel    3. Neo-Traditionalist Country    4. Pop    5. United States of America   

Editorial Review

Hopes were higher for the first all-gospel release by Del McCoury, perhaps the finest singer in bluegrass, whose a cappella "Get Down on Your Knees and Pray" has long been a show-stopping highlight of his live performances. Though the album showcases McCoury's keening tenor and the virtuosity of his band, the results fall short of divine inspiration. Most of the material tends toward the obscure; whatever the spiritual message, some of the music simply isn't as compelling as the range McCoury typically offers on his secular releases. Among the highlights are the bluesy retelling of David and Goliath on "Five Flat Rocks," the stately grace of a musical eulogy on "We Know Where He Is," and the call-and-response harmonies of "Gold Under My Feet." At his most moving, McCoury can send a spiritual jolt through the spine of an atheist; on Read more

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McCoury Takes Listeners to 'The Promised Land'
It's hard to believe that it took Del McCoury more than forty years to record his first all-gospel album, but THE PROMISED LAND was worth the wait. This 14-track collection is a treat for the ears as well as the soul.
God is in the details.
As The Promised Land testifys.The best band in bluegrass soars in this encomium to the Lord.McCoury's plaintive vocals never sound better, and the rest of the Boys more than hold their own.Not to be missed.

Promising Album Fails To Deliver But A Handful Of Gems
I believe that no active bluegrass act sings and plays traditional bluegrass music better than the Del McCoury Band does.I have gone to see this band play more often in the 1990s and 2000s than any other band.Not only are their performances of the highest caliber, they are very entertaining to observe on stage.The new bassist/baritone vocalist, Alan Bartram, is a positive addition to the group.Having said all this, since the late 1990s the Del McCoury Band has veered further and further away from traditional bluegrass music with each new album.There's nothing wrong with this shift, but anymore it is difficult for me to consider them as a traditional bluegrass band.Since I prefer my bluegrass in the traditional vein, I was hoping that their new gospel release, "The Promised Land," would find them returning to the traditional roots of bluegrass.It does, to a fair degree.However, it still disappoints.
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Subjects:  1. Bluegrass    2. Bluegrass-Gospel    3. Country    4. Country Gospel    5. Pop    6. United States of America   

Subjects:  1. Country Gospel    2. Pop    3. Pop/Rock    4. Rock    5. Rock & Roll    6. Southern Gospel    7. Traditional Gospel   

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still going strong
50 yrs is an awesome album . and i have every album he has released . most artist in country music fall into 2 listings . some get by greatly by style . and some have a good voice and can hold a tune ,. but george jones has the best of both . and has also picked some awesome songs to sing in his 50 yrs of finding songs to sing . people have said that conway t.was the best friend a song can have . well although conway was good . it more fits jones . then him . or even gene watson . .But i laugh at the frank sinatra of country music . as the difference with sinatra and jones is simple . jones has a voice . and sinatra as a singer he made a good actor . i sing at clubs and if anyone ever insulted me by saying im the frank sinatra of country music i would say ifim that bad i will go back to work at the grocery store and never get up on stage again . i did not get this album as not one song on it i dont have .

Great but not complete
I am writing this review to right a wrong which must have happened by accident. I wrote a review on this cd a couple of years ago and Amazon placed my review under the "Essential George Jones" cd reviews.The point I made when reviewing this cd, "50 Years of Hits" is that they set it up by representing each year by one song. Therefore, if George had other classics in that same year they are not on this collection. The Best example is "The Door." Which was out the same year as "The Grand Tour" in 1974."The Grand Tour" is present but "The Door" is not. The Door is one of the best songs he ever recorded and it was a #1 single, as well. Also, I heard that "The Good Year for the Roses" on this set is the Alan Jackson Duet.

To R. Riis "rriis" and other Amazon reviewers
Before you write a review for a cd, why not read the liner notes that comes with a cd? R. Riis complains that alot of great songs are missing. If you read the liner notes, it says they could only choose one song per year and some songs couldnt be included because of copyrights. Im so tired of reading reviews for cds with people writing stuff that bugs them, when its explained to them inside the cd booklet. This cd was my first George Jones cd, and a excellent start. Alot of big hits are here, and this will make you want to buy more George Jones. As one reviewer said, he is the Sinatra of country. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country    2. Country Gospel    3. Country-Pop    4. Honky Tonk    5. Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan    6. Pop    7. Rockabilly    8. Traditional Country    9. United States of America   

Editorial Review

Tennessee Ernie Ford's warm, commanding baritone lives on most dramatically in his vivid rendition of the Merle Travis-penned coal miner's song "Sixteen Tons," which topped the national charts in 1955. But by the 1960s, Ford, a leading entertainer in his time and host of an NBC-TV variety show that ran from 1956 to 1961, had turned heavily to sacred music. By the time of his death in 1991, he'd recorded no fewer than 81 albums of gospel and spiritual music. Some of Ford's most memorable hymns are collected in this ample set, which includes both the familiar ("How Great Thou Art," "Rock of Ages") and the relatively obscure ("When God Dips His Pen of Love in My Heart," "Blessed Assurance"). Across the years, Ford's voice continues to echo with heartfelt earnestness and warm reassurance that soothes the soul and transcends the test of time as he magnificently makes these gospel masterpieces his own. Read more

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Love the old Gospel songs
Have been looking for some of these CD's for awhile am glad that now I have found where to buy them, Have been converting old LP's to cd now I have found them on CD allready Thanks

Amazing it is!
This is a wonderful album of Gaither hymns sung with T. E. Ford's deep, rich voice. A must to own.

Tennesse is such a master
My dad used to play Tennessee Ernie Ford, and this CD brought bck mny fond memories of my dad. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country Boogie    2. Country Gospel    3. Country Traditional    4. Country-Folk    5. Gospel/Christian Music    6. Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan    7. Pop    8. Religious / Contemp. Christian    9. Traditional Country   

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I Look Toward Home
This album takes me back to Texas. "The Sons Of Katie Elder" sung by Johnny Cash and "Nevada Smith" sung by Merle Kilgore sound good but are a bit modern. "The Searchers" sung by the Sons Of The Pioneers really hits home. As the sun sets and the days grow short I ride away and I look toward home.
Bring back the yesteryear
When I saw the title, I immediately recalled the Ricky Nelson - Dean Martin duet in "Rio Bravo" as they were held up in the sheriff's office with trusty Walter Brennan and you know who, John Wayne.This CD brings back many, many memories, when Westerns were King of the small or silver screen.
A Family Favorite
This is a great CD for the old western lovers.My family made a game out of the first playing of it by having to guess the name of the song and who was singing it. (One person had control of the jewel case.)What was so great about it was there was nary a cuss word or drug use in it.Very family friendly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 40's    2. 50's    3. 60's    4. Cool    5. Country Gospel    6. Country-Pop    7. Cowboy    8. Exotica    9. Honky Tonk    10. Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan    11. Pop    12. Rock & Roll    13. Rockabilly    14. Swing    15. Traditional Country    16. Traditional Pop    17. V/a Compilations    18. Western Swing   

Editorial Review

Given their impact on generations of country, country-rock, and bluegrass acts, it's amazing the Louvins haven't had a modern tribute before. Unlike tribute albums that stumble through inconsistent performances and ill-matched material, this one soars, the selections well matched to the paired artists. Joe Nichols and Rhonda Vincent capture "Cash on the Barrelhead's" sassy humor. Emmylou Harris--who spearheaded the Louvin revival--and Rodney Crowell are relaxed on the Louvin hit "My Baby's Gone." Merle Haggard and the album's producer Carl Jackson capture the anguish of "Must You Throw Dirt in My Face." Glen Campbell and Leslie Satcher wring maximum passion from "When I Stop Dreaming." Obscure gospel tunes receive equally stellar treatment. "Keep Your Eyes on Jesus" teams Pam Tillis with Johnny Cash (handling the recitation) and the Jordanaires. Marty Stuart and Del McCoury establish the Louvins' bluegrass ties on "Let Us Travel, Travel On." By seamlessly blending traditional and modern Jackson's created a magnificent tribute that doubles as a fine introduction to the Louvins' earthy, breathtaking majesty. Read more

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GREAT covers of Louvin material!
I'll just pile on here and echo what everybody else is saying. This is one of the best CDs I've bought in a long time. The matching of singers with material is perfect. The harmony singing is imaginative and spot on. The instrumentation is hot when it needs to be and always appropriate. The differing voices make for a nice variety as you move through the songs. Charlie and Ira would surely be proud of what's been done with their music on this CD.
Truly wonderful album
This album has become the one I listen to most often.Each song conveys deep meaning, each of the artists truly were inspired. I listen to EmmyLou Harris, if you like her work(from early to present) or that of Gram Parsons, I think this album will be enjoyable for you

Lov'in the Louvin Brothers
This album is like prime rib, every bite of it is juicy and flavorful. The duets are fresh, inspired and fun. It's country music at its best: simple, straight forward and foot stompin' good. If this album doesn't spring you to life, better check the pacemaker. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Appalachian Folk    2. Bluegrass    3. Contemporary Country    4. Country    5. Country & Western    6. Country Collections    7. Country Gospel    8. Country-Pop    9. Country-Rock    10. Honky Tonk    11. Neo-Traditionalist Country    12. New Traditionalist    13. Pop    14. Progressive Bluegrass    15. Progressive Country    16. Traditional Bluegrass    17. Traditional Country    18. V/A Compilations   

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Ship spoiled for a hap'worth of tar
This box set is nearly five star- nearly, but not quite. I have to agree with other reviewers about the fifth disc; it's unlikely that many are purchasing this without already owning the American Recordings, so the 'best of' fifth disc is bound to meanbuying the same music for the second time. The packaging is so good that it's a real shame that it's let down by careless, sloppy, disrespectful typos (e.g. 'Roseanne' is spelled three different ways). It's just as easy to get it right- and at this price it's fair to expect that the Lost Highway Label should have taken a little time and professional pride, just like Johnny did.

I liked Johnny...
...and I still like Johnny Cash. As I write this, having just recieved the box set today, it's playing in the bakground. It's outstanding, get it. If you buy and sell, if you exchange money for "things", and who doesn't, these are funds well appropriated.

classic cash
four cds of wonderfull music that are every bit as good as the 4 AMERICAN RECORDINGS albums that preceeded them. an essential purchase for anyone who likes their music real,honest and true. glorious. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Box Sets (Audio Only)    2. Country    3. Country & Western    4. Country Gospel    5. Country-Pop    6. Cowboy    7. Guitar    8. Old-Timey    9. Pop    10. Rock & Roll    11. Rockabilly    12. Traditional Country    13. Vocals   

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What The Man in Black was meant to be
Finally, Johnny Cash finds what he was meant to be. Just his guitar playing, his voice, and a great selection of songs make this a must have. Johnny was a legend and this is his album, what he wanted to do all of his life. Buy this it is wonderful.

Stark simplicity, sincerity and sacredness...
The 15 songs selected by Johnny not that long before his death all came literally from his mom's favorite hymnal. That is the weakness of the effort, to me, because of a certain lack of variety in content. I agree also with an earlier reviewer who noted that Johnny's guitar work was too subdued here. (Perhaps in his illness, his pickin' suffered more than his vocalizing. While not as strong a voice as he showed on his 1993 American Recordings debut, it really is better than I expected.) Johnny does have some uptempo selections here, and they are the best on the disc. However, in his "Personal File" double-CD set recently released on Sony/Legacy, you get a whole disc of acoustic hymns and spirituals sung in Johnny's 1970's voice. That CD, overall, is much more compelling than this one. True fans will demand to own both, of course. In the "Personal File" effort, you also get a disc of Johnny singing traditional country songs, along with some self-penned tracks and a few 1970's era songs by other artists like Johnny Horton, John Prine and Carlene Carter. The cost of the two CD's of "Personal File" is just a tiny bit more than what you'll pay for "My Mother's Hymn Book" so I highly recommend making that purchase first. His religious disc from "Personal File" has hardly been out of my car CD player since I got it five or six weeks ago, and yet I am not a very religious person. They just grab you. So does "My Mother's Hymn Book" but not as powerfully.

Frankly, I expected more...
I am a huge fan of hymns.And after watching "Walk the Line" and reading about Johnny Cash immediately thereafter, I am a huge fan of the Man in Black.And this album was a disappointment to me.
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Subjects:  1. Country    2. Country Gospel    3. Guitar (Acoustic)    4. Hymns    5. Pop    6. Southern Gospel    7. Vocals   

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Country music reclaimed its traditional soul with the chart-topping triumph of the Read more

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reasonable good CD
This CD was ok. I enjoyed the actual "Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack better. If you are really into these particular artists, you should enjoy this.

I'm a Dapper Dan Man!
I can't express how much I love this movie, soundtrack and documentary. It's a classic in every sense of the word. The movie is hilarious, the music superb and it makes me reminesse (pardon my spelling)about all those times my parents forced me to watch Hee Haw as a child. It's just the PERFECT movie.

Check this out ..
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Country    2. Bluegrass    3. Country    4. Country Gospel    5. Neo-Traditional Folk    6. Neo-Traditionalist Country    7. Pop    8. Progressive Bluegrass    9. Soundtrack    10. Southern Gospel   

Editorial Review

If he wasn't on your list before, you better add Steven Curtis Chapman to your contemporary Christian music (CCM) superstar group. Read more

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The Journey is well worth it
Easily his best album.I love the instrumental piece titled "The Journey."Two other great Christian releases are Delirious's "World Service" and D. C. Talk's "Jesus Freak."Lifehouse's self titled third album is also quite excellent.

still the best
This album is awesome.I love the song Dive.This song kinda reminds me one of the songs that I used to sing in my church youth group.He always sings how a true christian (or should I say disciple) should feel.Especially in the song The Change.I saw him in concert in California.I was sixteen years old.The feeling that I had while I was at that concert was the best.I own all his albums.He never disapoints me.He is the main reason I listen to Christain music.

Take a leap of faith... Sink or swim I'm driving in
I love this cd. It has great praise and worship music. Speechless has both great lyrics and rhythm. I love all of the songs on Speechless. Steven Curtis Chapman has such a soulful voice. I play them during daycare hours. My daycare toddlers love the music too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. CCM    3. Christian    4. Contemporary Christian Music    5. Country Gospel    6. Country-Pop    7. Inspirational    8. Pop    9. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

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Take My Hand:Gospel FavouriteElvis Presley
These songs sure bring back some good memories of singin in church.I remembered almost all of them and felt just as good singing them as I did as a teenager.To me Elvis Presley's gospel albums were the best of anything he did.whiling listening to him sing you can feel his love of gospel music coming through.As a teenager I had all his gospel albums but they got ruined when I moved from home.Great memories, great singing.

Elvis' first love
Gospel music was Elvis' first love and at the time of his discovery by the late Sam Phillips he was seriously considering joining the Songfellows, a gospel quartet, instead of signing to Sun Records. Throughout his career Elvis always used full gospel groups rather than backing singers, on stage and in the studio. At the same time that he was recording All Shook Up in January 1957, he was also recording songs for a gospel EP, Peace In The Valley, all of which were included on Elvis' Christmas Album later that year, and also appear here.�
GOSPELKING
Elvis was an extraordinary artist who is sadly underrated. More people should be exposed to his gospel music to hear what a genius he really was. This is the music that Elvis really loved and it comes through very clearly .The passion in his voice is very emotional and uplifting. This cd is a great introduction to the gospel music of Elvis Presley .Great sound quality too for a budget release . ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country Gospel    2. Hymns    3. Inspirational    4. Oldies    5. Pop    6. Rock    7. Rock & Roll    8. Southern Gospel    9. Traditional Gospel