Kristin Hill Taylor

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Holy Roar (a review)

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With his new album, Chris Tomlin does a wonderful job of leading listeners into worship wherever they are. I listened in the minivan with my kids, in the kitchen while cooking, and on my laptop while writing. Each time, I forgot about my to-do list, things I wanted to tell people, events I wanted to plan, and groceries I needed to buy. Instead, I remembered God’s goodness and faithfulness.

“Holy Roar” welcomes people to the throne of God right in the midst of their ordinary lives, and, really that’s the wonder of worship, which doesn’t have to happen in a designated sanctuary or on a certain day of the week. Of course, many of these songs would be great to sing on Sunday mornings with your church family.

As we praise God, we remember what matters
– both in this life and the one to come.

{Tweet that.}

About the album

The album includes 12 songs:

  1. Holy Roar
  2. Nobody Loves Me Like You
  3. Resurrection Power
  4. Goodness, Love and Mercy
  5. Satisfied
  6. Impact
  7. Praise Him Forever
  8. Is He Worthy?
  9. Forever Young
  10. I Stand In Awe (featuring Nicole Serrano)
  11. Praise is the Highway
  12. How Sweet It Is (featuring Pat Barrett)

“Holy Roar” officially released Oct. 26, 2018 by Sparrow Records. Buy on Amazon or wherever else you like to buy music.

I’m also intrigued by the companion book by the same time that Tomlin cowrote with his pastor Darren Whitehead. “Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change the Way You Worship” shares a fresh perspective about the worship practices of the ancient world and provides insight and encouragement to deepen your practice of praise. This 128-page hardback book is published by Thomas Nelson (Oct. 23, 2018).

About the artist

Chris Tomlin is one of the most heralded singer-songwriters in the world who has amassed an impressive body of work, including 12 albums. He has sold more than eight million albums, 11.3 million digital tracks with 16 No. 1 singles. The GRAMMY winner’s list of music awards includes an American Music Award, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, and a BMI Songwriter of the Year Award. He also cowrote the bestselling children’s book, “Good Good Father.” More than anything, Chris loves being a husband to Lauren and a daddy to Ashlyn and Madison.

To learn more, visit www.christomlin.com or follow Chris on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Giveaway

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New music from Tori Kelly welcomed

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I had recently told my oldest girl I wanted to hear more Tori Kelly music because I really love her with Lacrae on his “I’ll Find You,” which we hear on the radio a lot. My youngest girl has watched “Sing” more times than I could even count, so we’re also familiar with Tori as Meena.

Needless to say, I was excited to have some new Tori Kelly music to play around our house. Tori’s voice is so soothing and strong on her “Hiding Place” album. She was a wonderful companion while I cooked and cleaned the kitchen.

Here are the eight tracks on this new album:

  1. Masterpiece featuring Lecrae
  2. Help Us To Love featuring The Hamiltons
  3. Sunday
  4. Just As Sure featuring Jonathan McReynolds
  5. Psalm 42
  6. Questions
  7. Never Alone featuring Kirk Franklin
  8. Soul’s Anthem (It Is Well)

“Psalm 42” is a beautiful reminder of how Jesus quenches our thirsty souls. “Sunday” is about our everyday hallelujahs and need for grace regardless of the day. “Soul’s Anthem (It Is Well)” is a beautiful song of trust.

About the album

Tori Kelly’s new album “Hiding Places” honors her deepest musical passion and delivers an album that’s infused with R&B infused and is a melodic take on classic gospel music. She has teamed up with 12-time Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin on this one and the first single features him. In fact, half of the songs were written by Franklin. The other tracks were a collaboration between him and Kelly. This is the first time Franklin has ever co-written in his decades-long career that’s seen his songs performed by legends like Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston.

The album officially releases Sept. 14, 2018 from Schoolboy Records & Capitol Records. You can buy it on Amazon or wherever else music is sold. You can also watch the official “Never Alone” video.

About the artist

Now 25 years old, Tori Kelly first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube at the age of 14. When she was 16, she auditioned for “American Idol.” After being eliminated from the show, she began to work on her own music. In 2012, she independently released her first EP that she produced, wrote, and mixed herself. A year later her first major label release was another EP. Her debut album was released in 2015 and included a single that became her first U.S. Billboard Hot 100 appearance. She was the 2016 Grammy Award nominee for Best New Artist. Learn more about her at her website.

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Worship wherever you are

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Passion’s newest live album takes listeners right into the presence of God. “Whole Heart” is full of music that fosters worship even when while cooking and driving and picking up after the toddler.

Truthfully, listening to these songs while going about my daily life helps me remember the little moments of our days matter. Perhaps that’s the purpose of worship.

God cares about the details of our lives and
wants our whole hearts throughout our whole lives.

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And then after I’d listen to several songs, I’d go back and listen to “Ghost,” which features Crowder, again. And again.

Here’s a list of all the tracks:

  1. Whole Heart (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
  2. Almighty God (feat. Sean Curran)
  3. God, You’re So Good (feat. Kristian Stanfill & Melodie Malone)
  4. Reckless Love (feat. Melodie Malone)
  5. Heaven (feat. Sean Curran)
  6. More Like Jesus (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
  7. Hallelujah, Our God Reigns (feat. Brett Younker)
  8. Ghost (feat. Crowder)
  9. Ever Almighty (feat. Melodie Malone)
  10. Great Are You Lord (feat. Matt Redman)
  11. All My Hope (feat. Crowder & Tauren Wells)

About Album

“Whole Heart” is the newest collection of songs from Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, Sean Curran, Matt Redman, and Crowder. The digital version is available and the physical CD will release March 23.

About Passion

Passion 2018 brought together more than 32,000 students from 700 universities and 35 countries to three arenas in Atlanta and for the first time Washington D.C., and also included a simultaneous live stream. These songs were recorded live there. Rooted out of the Passion movement, Passion music is committed to leading people towards renewed intimacy with God and fresh encounters of worship. You can listen to Passion music at Learn more about Passion and its music at its website or listen on Spotify.

Giveaway

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