Alabama Tops the Charts with All-New DVD Release
Legendary country music trio Alabama hit the top of the sales charts this week with their all-new gospel DVD, Angels Among Us, Hymns & Gospel Favorites (LIVE), which released on August 21st.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, the new recording, filmed at Cook Castle in the band's hometown of Fort Payne, Ala., debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Music Video chart and theChristian Music Video chart. In addition, the companion CD, Angels Among Us, Hymns & Gospel Favorites (Gaither Music Group), which released in September of last year, landed at #10 on the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) sales chart and at #1 on the Christian Country chart.
Hosted by Gospel music icon Bill Gaither and produced by the band-Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentryand Randy Owen, the video features a concert performance of some of the group's most treasured Gospel songs, many of which they grew up singing, as well as a new rendition of the title cut. The group also talks about those Gospel music roots and their faith in a behind-the-scenes interview with Gaither; and Owen's mother, Martha Owen, who was on hand to cheer them on, added her own touch to the piano during the special concert performance.
"As a band we had always wanted to do a new album of Gospel music," stated Alabama. "We are so grateful that the Bill Gaither organization wanted to partner with us on this album and DVD. Not only did we get to pick the songs we wanted to record, but we also got to film the DVD special in our hometown of Fort Payne, Ala., at Jeff's home, Cook Castle. This project was from the heart."
One of the most acclaimed country bands of our time, Alabama is a name synonymous with tight harmonies, hit songs and the fabric of American music. Garnering lifetime sales of over 75 million albums worldwide, 34 #1 singles on Billboard's Country chart and seven multi-platinum albums, Alabama maintains a busy touring schedule.
The group has received two GRAMMY® Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, 20 American Music Awards and 9 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.Alabama was honored this year as the winner of the Academy of Country Music's Career Achievement Award, and the group is currently nominated for two 2015 GMA DOVE Awards, including Country Song of the Year ("I Saw the Light") and Bluegrass/Country Album of the Year (Angels Among Us, Hymns & Gospel Favorites).The CD and DVD are currently airing internationally via a TV campaign on PBS, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse, GaitherTV, TBN, RFD, FamilyNet, CTN, GMTN, Guardian, Liberty, TCT and TLN. It is airing in Canada on Vision TV, CTS, The Miracle Channel and Hope TV.
For a preview of the DVD, please visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6qk7DPR5v8 The Angels Among Us, Hymns & Gospel Favorites CD and DVD are exclusively distributed byCapitol Christian Distribution and are available throughout general market stores and the Christian marketplace in addition to online retailers including iTunes, Amazon andwww.gaither.com.For further information regarding Alabama, visit www.thealabamaband.com or connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Alabama?fref=ts or on
Tags : alabama alabama angels among us alabama Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: alabama dvd
Hot Trends
-
Here Are Lyrics to Tauren Wells' "Making Room"
-
Keith & Kristyn Getty Partner with CityAlight on "There Is One Gospel"
-
JJ Heller Shares the Story Behind "I See You"
-
Carroll McGruder, of the McGruders, Passes Away
-
Jonathan Cahn’s "The Josiah Manifesto" Charts as the #1 Bestseller in America
-
Forrest Frank Receives First GRAMMY Nomination For "Child Of God"
-
Holly Elaine McGruder, Daughter of the McGruders, Passes Away
-
Special Song Feature: Benson's "Oh Me of Little Faith"
-
Steven Curtis Chapman To Be Inducted Into The Grand Ole Opry Family
-
"An All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood" Set to Air on Veteran's Day
-
Carlos Santana Talks about How Christian Faith Saved Him After Seven Suicide Attempts
-
Radio One's "The Nightly Spirit with Willie Moore, Jr." To Feature Emerging Music Executive Gerald "Da Gospel Truth" Jones
-
Aodhán King “Beyond Us” Album Review
-
Brandon Lake & His Wife Are Expecting Their Third Child
-
Hillsong's First Worship Pastor Geoff Bullock Opens Up in New Hillsong Documentary
Most Popular
-
Here Are Lyrics to Tauren Wells' "Making Room"
-
Keith & Kristyn Getty Partner with CityAlight on "There Is One Gospel"
-
JJ Heller Shares the Story Behind "I See You"
-
Carroll McGruder, of the McGruders, Passes Away
-
Jonathan Cahn’s "The Josiah Manifesto" Charts as the #1 Bestseller in America
-
Forrest Frank Receives First GRAMMY Nomination For "Child Of God"
-
Holly Elaine McGruder, Daughter of the McGruders, Passes Away
-
Special Song Feature: Benson's "Oh Me of Little Faith"
-
Steven Curtis Chapman To Be Inducted Into The Grand Ole Opry Family
-
"An All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood" Set to Air on Veteran's Day
-
Carlos Santana Talks about How Christian Faith Saved Him After Seven Suicide Attempts
-
Radio One's "The Nightly Spirit with Willie Moore, Jr." To Feature Emerging Music Executive Gerald "Da Gospel Truth" Jones
-
Aodhán King “Beyond Us” Album Review
-
Brandon Lake & His Wife Are Expecting Their Third Child
-
Hillsong's First Worship Pastor Geoff Bullock Opens Up in New Hillsong Documentary