James King releases “Gardens in the Sky” today, May 20, 2008, on Rounder Records.

James King, one of the leading voices in traditional bluegrass, will release “Gardens in the Sky – The Bluegrass Gospel of James King” today, May 20, 2008 on Rounder Records. The collection, featuring 18 songs – some culled from King’s previous recordings and some brand new unreleased material, is King’s first and only album of all gospel music to date.

Included in the album’s new material is the Chris Stapleton (The Steeldrivers) penned “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” and the James King penned “Don’t Worry Mama.”

The musicians on the album read like a veritable who’s who in bluegrass. Aubrey Haynie, Dan Tyminski, Barry Bales, Don Rigsby, Dudley Connell, Marhsall Wilborn, Jason Carter, Rhonda Vincent, Glen Duncan, Mike Compton are just a few of the musicians and artists who contributed their talents on Gardens in the Sky.

Gardens in the Sky track listing:

1. Will He Wait A Little Longer
2. The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn
3. I Just Steal Away and Pray
4. Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore*
5. Garden in the Sky
6. Jerusalem Tomorrow
7. It’s Hot Down Here*
8. Sweeter than the Flowers
9. Don’t Worry Mama*
10. The Touch of God’s Hand
11. These Old Pictures
12. Just as the Sun Went Down
13. Message for Peace
14. Angels Are Singing (In Heaven Tonight)
15. The Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming*
16. Voice of My Savior
17. Will You Feel At Home*
18. Happy I’ll Be*

* New Material