Title: Take the High Road Artist: The Blind Boys of Alabama Label: Time Life Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 610583396720 Genre: Gospel Release Date: 2011-05-03 Number of Discs: 1
Five-time Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama's amazing spirit and soul is celebrated through songs as they team up with country music royalty to bring you TAKE THE HIGH ROAD, a powerful new album that explores the deep connections between traditional country and gospel music. Jamey Johnson, currently one of country music's most acclaimed and compelling artists, co-produced the album and performs on it along with guest artists Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr.., Lee Ann Womack and the Oak Ridge Boys. This amazing country roster is further backed by an A-list of top Nashville studio musicians, with the result a stunning and powerful testament to the historic relationship between these genres. This remarkable recording of 13 songs, some time-tested and some brand new was recorded live in just a few days at the old RCA soundstage, this album has the soulful feel of an old-school country-gospel classic.
Tracks: 1.1 Take the High Road 1.2 Jesus, Hold My Hand 1.3 Have Thine Own Way, Lord 1.4 I Was a Burden 1.5 Can You Give Me a Drink? 1.6 Family Bible 1.7 Jesus Built a Bridge to Heaven 1.8 I Know a Place 1.9 Why Don't You Live So God Can Use You 1.10 Lead Me Home 1.11 Stand By Me 1.12 I Saw the Light 1.13 The Last Mile of the Way
