May 20
James King releases “Gardens in the Sky” today on Rounder
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:
- Will He Wait A Little Longer
- The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn
- I Just Steal Away and Pray
- Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore*
- Garden in the Sky
- Jerusalem Tomorrow
- It’s Hot Down Here*
- Sweeter than the Flowers
- Don’t Worry Mama*
- The Touch of God’s Hand
- These Old Pictures
- Just as the Sun Went Down
- Message for Peace
- Angels Are Singing (In Heaven Tonight)
- The Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming*
- Voice of My Savior
- Will You Feel At Home*
- Happy I’ll Be*
* New Material
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