5 Must-Have Christian Albums Releasing in June

Summer is almost here. On the way to usher in the warmer months are some of the hottest Christian releases.  Coming by way of veterans include modern hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty, singer and songwriter Jason Gray, and hit makers Switchfoot.  Most suprisingly, country music stawarts Anne Murray and Ray Stevens will both continue to serve Christian offerings.

 

Arriving on June 17 is the brand new long-awaited album by Jason Gray.  Where the Light Gets In, is a stirring weave of sorrow, light, hope, and even of celebration. The sonic cohesiveness of the thirteen-song project is nonetheless remarkable, considering the tracks were built simultaneously by nine different producers (Jason Ingram, Ben Glover, & others) with one or two songs apiece. Jason's new radio single, "Sparrows", went for early adds on K-Love, Sirius XM, among others with an official add date of 4/1 and is climbing the NCA charts. 

TRACK LISTING 01. Learning 02. Sparrows 03. I Will Rise Again 04. Stolen 05. Resurrection 06. More Yours 07. Death Without A Funeral 08. The Wound Is Where The Light Gets In 09. Where We Go From Here 10. Learning To Be Found 11. Glow In The Dark 12. Celebrate 13. Thank You For Everything 

 

Switchfoot has achieved a level of success that brothers Jon and Tim Foreman and their high-school friend Chad Butler never anticipated when forming the band in San Diego in 1996. The SoCal natives have sold 5.7 million copies worldwide of their nine studio albums, racked up a string of radio hit singles, performed sold-out world tours, raised over $1 million dollars to aid kids in their community through their own Bro-Am Foundation, and earned themselves a global fan base devoted to Switchfoot's emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock. 

For the first time in ten years Switchfoot worked with The Beautiful Letdown producer John Fields on their 10th album arriving on June 8, Where The Light Shines Through, and loved every minute of it. Moving forward inevitably means looking back, and there was a lot of nostalgia flowing through the studio, looking at old photos, and remembering the moments that made The Beautiful Letdown so special. This time they are harnessing that urgency to access their purest instincts, while also taking the time to push each other further than ever... finding their roots, and planting them in places they've never seen before. 

TRACK LISTING 01. Holy Water 02. Float 03. Where the Light Shines Through 04. I Won't Let You Go 05. If the House Burns Down Tonight 06. The Day That I Found God 07. Shake This Feeling 08. Bull in a China Shop 09. Live It Well 10. Looking for America (Featuring Lecrae) 11. Healer of Souls 12. Hope Is the Anthem 13. Light and Heavy 14. Begin Forever 15. When Was the Last Time

  

Partnering with Gaither Music for the first time, Anne Murray releases her insirational release Amazing Grace (releases June 8) where she records 8 hymns and re-cuts 2 of her own hits: "You Needed Me" and "A Little Good News." 

Anne Murray's legendary career spans over 4 decades with more than 54 million records sold. Murray has received 24 Juno Awards, 4 Grammy Awards, 3 American Music Awards and 3 Country Music Association Awards. She was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Juno Hall of Fame, and The Songwriters Hall of Fame while also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars, and has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and on Canada's Walk of Fame.

TRACK LISTING 01. Peace In The Valley 02. Lean On Me 03. The Old Rugged Cross 04. A Little Good News 05. Softly And Tenderly 06. In The Garden 07. Danny's Song 08. How Great Thou Art 09. Whispering Hope 10. It Is No Secret 11. Amazing Grace 12. You Needed Me

 

Facing a Task Unfinished (releases June 17)  is the latest album from pre-eminent modern hymn writers, Keith and Kristyn Getty. The album, which champions congregational singing and mission, follows the radical example of the hymn "Facing a Task Unfinished," rewritten from its original 1931 version, where its urgent call propelled individuals, families and churches to global witness. This studio album features the Getty's band, live congregational singing, and fresh global sounds as well as guest appearances by John Patitucci, Fernando Ortega, and artists from around the world. 

TRACK LISTING 01. Facing a Task Unfinished 02. May the Peoples Praise You 03. Living Waters 04. O Children Come 05. For the Cause 06. The Lord Is My Salvation 07. Lift High the Name of Jesus 08. My Worth Is Not in What I Own 09. We Believe (Apostle's Creed) 10. He Will Hold Me Fast 11. Psalm 24 (The King of Glory) 12. Let the Earth Resound 13. O Church Arise (Arise Shine) 14. Beyond These Shores (Instrumental) 15. BONUS: Consider the Stars 

 

Twelve-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ray Stevens brings to life all-new renditions of some of the most recognized Gospel classics of our time. Gospel Favorites arrives on June 17. An American icon, Stevens is known for his comedy as well as his musical talent, including his award-winning pop standard "Everything Is Beautiful." An accomplished vocalist, pianist and arranger, he lends his uplifting personality and contagious energy to these endearing songs of faith, bringing joy and comfort to listeners everywhere. 

TRACK LISTING 01. Everybody Needs a Hiding Place/I Found a Hiding Place 02. Rusty Old Halo 03. This Ole House 04. On the Jericho Road/Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho 05. Somethin's Comin' 06. Just a Closer Walk with Thee 07. Once and for All 08. Do You Hear Somebody Knockin' 09. A Mama and a Papa 10. When the Saints Go Marchin' In 11. Drop Kick Me Jesus 12. Just a Touch of Jesus 

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