Award-Winning Artist Blends Traditional and New Favorites
In All-New Studio CD Releasing in October
NASHVILLE, TN (October 19, 2015) On the heels of Gordon Mote’s Dove Award-nominated project, All Things New, New Haven Records recently announced the upcoming release of Gordon Mote Sings Hymns and Songs of Inspiration. Produced by Mote and industry legends Phil Johnson and Wayne Haun, this all-new treasury of traditional favorites and new classics blends Inspirational, Southern, Country and Pop styles to create an album that is fresh yet timeless.
New Haven Records president Ken Harding comments, “I’m constantly amazed how Gordon can make the most familiar song seem new and the newest song feel ageless. We’re thrilled to share his new album with the world.â€
In addition to such beloved hymns as “Power in the Blood,†“Amazing Grace,†“Great Is They Faithfulness,†and “Just As I Am,†Gordon features the new contemporary worship classics, “Because He Lives (Amen)†and “Holy Spirit.†Famed gospel producer/arranger Percy Gray, Jr. adds Chicago Mass Choir’s trademark gospel vocals to “Precious Lord, Take My Hand†and “The Voices of Lee†lend their considerable choral prowess as well. Mote contributes his own inspiring composition, “Only Jesus Can Heal This Hurting World†to this 13-song set.
Gordon reflects, “Growing up in our little town of Gadsden, AL, our whole family would listen as Harry Butler hosted ‘Songs of Inspiration’ every Sunday morning on WGAD Radio. Even though we were just kids, my brother and I couldn’t wait to hear the latest songs from new and familiar groups. Over the decades, ‘Songs of Inspiration’ has blessed—and still blesses–lots of folks. In some small way, I’m hoping to honor and extend that legacy with this new project.â€
Through the years, Mote has enjoyed a high profile as a featured performer on The Gaither Homecoming Concert series as well as one of Music City’s most celebrated session players—culminating in two recent Academy of Country Music and Music Row Magazine Awards for Instrumentalist of the Year. Since stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Gordon has recorded an impressive body of work—three instrumental and six vocal albums — including Don’t Let Me Miss the Glory (2007), Songs I Grew Up Singing (2012) and his acclaimed Christmas collection, The Star Still Shines (2012) as well as the Dove Award-nominated CD’s If You Could Hear What I See (2004) and All Things New (2012).
Gordon Mote Sings Hymns and Songs of Inspiration will release October 23rd wherever Christian music is sold. You may pre-order now on iTunes and Amazon.
Track Listing:
1. Holy Spirit
2. Amazing Grace
3. O, the Blood
4. ‘Tis So Sweet
5. When We All Get to Heaven
6. I Surrender All
7. Precious Lord, Take My Hand
8. Because He Lives (Amen)
9. Great Is They Faithfulness
10. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
11. Power in the Blood
12. Only Jesus Can Heal This Hurting World
13. Just As I Am
For more information, contact Keri Sawyer (615) 327-3300 at ksawyer@newhavenrecords.com .
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About New Haven Records & Films:
New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For almost three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country & Bluegrass Gospel. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution. For additional information, go to www.newhavenrecords.com.
