The Much-Anticipated Album – Songs of the People
Integrity Music to Release “Songs of the People”
Coming out later this month, Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas offers their latest album, “Songs of the People.”
You may have heard of Prestonwood Baptist.
It’s one of the largest megachurches in America, preaching the sovereignty of the one true God. Prestonwood’s community and global outreach touches millions of lives across the globe. My husband and I have gone to their Christmas show for a couple of years now, and the quality of their productions is nothing short of spectacular.
A Golden Opportunity
I was blessed to hear an advance copy of their latest album.
My expectations ran high as I listened through each song on the album’s playlist.
And then I listened again.
Put me in an audience where a multi-voice choir is singing and I’m in Heaven, lost in praise and worship. It feels like you’re singing with the angels.
The album, “Songs of the People,” did not disappoint. Among the featured guest artists are Michael W. Smith and Paul Baloche.
Imagine those two distinctive vocalists, well-loved in the Christian music world, blending with hundreds of beautiful voices from Prestonwood’s choir.
Imagine More Than 500 Worshippers On Stage
The album opens with one of my favorite songs, “We Are Alive,” featuring Michael W. Smith.
I get goosebumps when I listen to it. The song builds from Smith’s stirring solo to a rousing crescendo of magnificent voices lifting up the name of the Father.
It’s a “close your eyes and listen” kind of song.
Understandably, there’s not a lot of the music on YouTube right now, before the album’s release, but I did find this cut for you of one of the featured songs.
As you can tell from the background, the video of “You Cover Me” was not filmed at the church or with the choir in the background. But, you’ll at least get an idea of the emotional and soul-stirring lyrics that qualify each of the album’s song choices.
Another song highlight for me is “Let The Redeemed,” featuring Dove Award-winning songwriter, Michael Neale, along with strong vocal support from Paul Baloche, Jordan Grizzard, and Stephen Miller.
“Let The Redeemed” is larger than life. I cranked it up as the masterful choir echoed the vocalists with ascending praises of the chorus.
The heart of this song serves as an important reminder for all Christians going forward.
We remember all the great things You have done.
In the times of great distress in your life, please never (ever) forget all that God has blessed you with in the past.
Gratitude For the Things He Has Done
Our God is faithful.
It’s not over until God says it is.
Realistically, Life seems upside-down right now. It’s disturbing to watch the news, but despite all of the bad, we must remember that God hasn’t forgotten us.
There’s Light up ahead in this darkness.
God keeps His promises.
Until then, I hope you’ll get a chance to check out Integrity Music’s release of “Songs of the People” on September 23rd.
To God Be the Glory!
