Crowder Releases Highly-Anticipated Album "I Know A Ghost"

By Timothy Yap Nov 10, 2018 05:53 AM EST

Today, 3X Grammy-nominated artist Crowder, is releasing his highly-anticipated third solo album, I Know A Ghost (sixstepsrecords/Capitol Christian Music Group). The record is an evolution and sonic progression, which blurs genre lines and combines gospel, bluegrass, country, electronic-synth and Southern hip-hop. Crowder draws from the people, culture, diversity and places that surround him, tapping into the influences of his East Texas roots and the synergy of his home base in Atlanta. The already widely embraced new single, "Red Letters," is currently Top 10 on Billboard'sDigital Song Sales chart, and Top 25-and-climbing on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart. Featured by Relevant, BREATHECast and The Christian Beat, the music video for "Red Letters" has already garnered 250,000+ views in the first week. I Know A Ghost is available at digital retailers everywhere today (HERE).

A narrative that Crowder began in his first two solo albums flows right into this third release. Crowder explains, "I Know A Ghost is the after party. In the story of the prodigal son, the wayward son eventually comes home. When he does, the Father throws his son a lavish party. Of course, there are songs bumping at the party and this is what that moment sounds like to me. Holy Ghost music! And we all know Holy Ghost music is best served with a side of swamp pop."

Delivering 16 tracks across the album (15 of which Crowder wrote or co-wrote), the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter continues to stretch musical boundaries. Relevant said, "...the artist is channeling his Southern roots as usual, but bringing forth a lot of electronic production and hip-hop sound for something that not only blends genre, but venue and atmosphere..." Listeners will hear Latin influences in the song "La Luz (feat. Social Club Misfits)," and Crowder's love for Appalachian instrumental textures are displayed in porch-playin,' beat-stomping songs "Child Of God" and "Happy Day." He draws the listener in with the upbeat, gospel-infused melody and affecting lyrics of "Let It Rain (Is There Anybody)" [feat. Mandisa]," and "Crushing Snakes (feat. TAYA)" is a stirring anthem with ethereal vocals filled with defiant faith. (full track listing below)

Crowder will wrap up the nationwide 28-city Big Church Night Out Tour on November 18th, then look forward to his upcoming performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, Nov. 30th. Kicking off in Spring 2019, he will join MercyMe (of I CAN ONLY IMAGINE fame) on their "Imagine Nation Tour." For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit http://www.crowdermusic.com/.

I Know A Ghost Track Listing
1) I Know A Ghost - David Crowder, Tommee Profitt
2) Wildfire - David Crowder, Solomon Olds, Rebecca Olds
3) Golgotha Hill (King Of Love) - David Crowder, Ed Cash, Tommee Profitt
4) Crushing Snakes (feat. TAYA) - David Crowder, Ed Cash, Martin Cash, Cole Dye
5) Red Letters - David Crowder, Ed Cash
6) Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (feat. Mandisa) - David Crowder, Ed Cash
7) Everyday I'm Blessed - David Crowder, Solomon Olds
8) I'm Leaning On You (feat. Riley Clemmons) - David Crowder, Hank Bentley, Brenton Brown, Chris McClarney
9) No Rival (feat. JR) - David Crowder, Hank Bentley, JR Collins, Chad Mattson, Jonathan Lowry, Tommee Profitt
10) Child Of God - David Crowder, Solomon Olds, Ed Cash
11) Happy Day - David Crowder, Ed Cash, Solomon Olds
12) Night Like This - David Crowder
13) La Luz (feat. Social Club Misfits) - David Crowder, Ed Cash, Brendon Coe, Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda
14) The Sinner's Cure - David Crowder, Tommee Profitt
15) Hundred Miles - Judah Akers, Brian MacDonald, Nathan Zuercher
16) Ghost - David Crowder, Ed Cash

About Crowder:
Over 3 Million records sold and 3 GRAMMY® Nominations. Crowder's first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations, a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and multiple nods and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, the awaited GRAMMY® nominated follow-up album released in 2016, landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on the Top Albums Billboard Chart and No. 12 on the Top 200 Billboard Chart. The song "All My Hope" brought Crowder a No. 1 radio single, in addition to two Top 10 singles prior to that from American Prodigal. This record has also earned the solo artist a Dove Award, six Dove Award nominations, and two more K-LOVE Fan Award nominations. As an artist, Crowder continues to challenge preconceived boundaries and engages listeners in a way that is deeply affecting. The brand new album, I Know A Ghost, is now available everywhere. Crowder's new music has shown immediate connection as "Red Letters," the first song released to radio, continues to gain support from stations across the country. For more information, visit http://www.crowdermusic.com.