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| How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live from the Grand Ole Opry | 
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| Artist: Various Artists
Label: Rca
Category: Music
List Price: $18.97
Buy New: $11.89
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3882
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 720939
UPC: 886972093925
EAN: 0886972093925
ASIN: B0011U50Q2
Release Date: February 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | I'll Fly Away - Brumley, Albert E. | | • | Blessed Assurance - Crosby, Fanny J. | | • | Precious Memories - Traditional | | • | Precious Lord, Take My Hand - Dorsey, Thomas | | • | Family Bible - Breeland, Walt | | • | Just a Closer Walk with Thee - Traditional | | • | The Old Rugged Cross - Traditional | | • | Wayfaring Stranger - Traditional | | • | Where No One Stands Alone - Lister, Mosie | | • | Give Me Jesus - Traditional | | • | A House of Gold - Williams, Hank | | • | How Great Thou Art - Hine, Stuart K. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Classic songs and hymns done in a traditional country flavor March 17, 2008
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Unlike another recent country release to the Christian market, this has a strong country flavor. Fiddles and pedal steel guitar, and vocals that clearly reflect a country drawl, are heard throughout.
This collection of hymns and gospel songs are mostly unadorned and performed in a straightforward manner. The simplicity puts the highlight on the vocals and melodies. With the exception of "I'll Fly Away" performed by Charlie Daniels and Mac Powell, which is almost frentic, the songs are mostly mellow and deliberate. It helps one to truly focus on the words rather than being distracted by the music.
The lesser known songs like "House of Gold," "Family Bible," and "Where No one Stands Alone" are a little more interesting due to their being less common. On the other hand, the sparse music and the reverential tone on well-known songs like "Blessed Assurance" by Alan Jackson and "The Old Rugged Cross" by Brad Paisley are endearing.
These are all live performances that have been spliced together. There's no indication that these performances took place at the same time, though that could be the case. You often hear the artist's name announced and fans respond with polite applause before and after each track.
There's not much innovation. The artists don't try to be contemporary, but I found that refreshing. I also liked the shortness of some of the songs. It's a welcome change from repetitive praise and worship songs that sometimes feel too long. It's pleasant to hear performances like these that are just right in length, and soothing to the ears.
One must be a country music fan to fully appreciate this. However, if you can acclimate yourself to country, and are not tired of hearing some familiar songs, you may enjoy this. The different setting provides an opportunity to experience these classics anew.
 A few great songs make it worth the pice May 1, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Carrie Underwood's performance of How Great Thou Art makes the CD worth owning; however, Trace Adkins performance of Wayfaring Stranger and Alan Jackson's implementation of Blessed Assurance also add to the collection. All of the performances are top notch, but these three - to me - were the best. This is a gerat collection for someone who has been listening to contemporary Christian music but has a desire to reflect on the simpler and traditional songe. Excellent for any collection.
My Trip Down Memory Lane April 23, 2008
I grew up on this type music. Every Sunday our choir sang such familiar songs as The Old Rugged Cross, Just a Closer Walk with Thee and How Great Thou Art. To hear some of my favorite country artists sing these songs was a special blessing. My favorites on this CD is Sara Evans and Patty Loveless. I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves gospel and country. It is very well done and sounds great.
How Great Thou Art April 28, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am very happy with this CD. All the songs on it are of utmost quality. I listen to this CD quite a bit. It is very inspirational. The Grand Ole Opry is one of my favorite programs.
very good cd. June 2, 2008
this cd is very good. it makes you smile when you need
an uplifting song. Great singers and great songs.
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