Hymns (Michael W. Smith album)
Hymns is a studio album by Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith, released exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on March 24, 2014.[1] The album consists of Smith's rendition of traditional hymns, including many that he sang at church when he was young.[1]
| Hymns | ||||
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| Released | March 24, 2014 | |||
| Length | 53:00 | |||
| Label | Provident | |||
| Producer | Kyle Lee, Jim Daneker | |||
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The album won 2014 Dove Award for "Inspirational Album of the Year".[2]
This was Smith's last album to be distributed by Provident before beginning his new contract with Capitol CMG.
Commercial performance
The album debuted at No. 24 on the US Billboard 200, selling 12,000 copies in its first week of release.[3] According to Nielsen SoundScan, it was the best-selling Christian music album for the week of April 19, 2014.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Old Rugged Cross" | George Bennard | 4:02 |
| 2. | "My Jesus, I Love Thee" | William R. Featherston | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Were You There" | C. Winfred Douglas | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Victory in Jesus" | E.M. Bartlett | 3:46 |
| 5. | "How Great Thou Art" | Stuart K. Hine | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Just As I Am" | Charlotte Elliott | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Near the Cross" | Fanny Crosby | 3:36 |
| 8. | "It is Well" | Horatio Spafford | 5:05 |
| 9. | "Softly and Tenderly" | Will L. Thompson | 3:20 |
| 10. | "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" | Isaac Watts | 3:34 |
| 11. | "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" | Joseph M. Scriven | 4:07 |
| 12. | "Wonderful, Merciful Savior" (Selah cover) | Dawn Rodgers and Eric Wyse | 3:20 |
| 13. | "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" | Thomas O. Chisholm and William M. Runyan | 3:53 |
| 14. | "God of Our Fathers" | Daniel C. Roberts | 2:23 |
| 15. | "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" | Peter C. Lutkin | 1:40 |
| Total length: | 53:00 | ||
- All songs produced by Kyle Lee and Jim Daneker except "The Lord Bless You and Keep You", produced by Michael W. Smith.[5]
Chart performance
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 25 |
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References
- "Michael W. Smith Announces Exclusive "Hymns" Release At Cracker Barrel". NewReleaseTuesday.com. March 8, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- "Dove Awards 2014 Winners: Pre-Show Awards Given Out to Switchfoot, Skillet, Michael W. Smith, and More [LIST]". BREATHEcast. October 7, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- Caulfield, Keith (April 4, 2014). "Chart Moves: 'God's Not Dead' Sales Surge, London Grammar Gains, Karmin's Full-Length Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- "Christian Albums (link shows current list and at the bottom there's an archive for every week back to year 2000)". Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- Lloyd, Matt (April 8, 2013). "Michael W. Smith 'Hymns' Album Released Through Cracker Barrel Debuts at No. 2 on Contemporary Charts". Hallels. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
- "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- "Michael W. Smith Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
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