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"Who's the girl?" Ahmet Ertegun "Ashley has gathered these gems from the musty hymnals that rest on old wooden pews in the neighborhood churches of our childhood; songs that have been sung for generations by countless congregations coming together to celebrate the miracle of faith. Here she infuses them with new life and meaning through the muscle and blood of her powerful and passionate voice." Emmylou Harris "Ashley gives me goosebumps when it's hot outside She's one of those rare writers whose songs aren't just real smart, but real wise -- and she sings them with this utterly astonishing voice that always leaves me and Buddy stunned. She's as soulful as anyone I've ever heard -- and I've heard everyone -- and that soul just pours, no, explodes out of her beautiful, naked heart." Julie Miller "Nashville is a Mecca for songwriters, singers, instrumentalists and record producers etc., a city full of artistic treasure. One of its brightest gems is Ashley Cleveland. With this soulful, obviously personal and heartfelt project, she shines ever brighter." Michael McDonald "There is nothing prim about the way Ashley delivers a hymn...or any song, for that matter. She sounds the way most of us feel: full of grit, angst and passion. I love hearing these timeless lyrics sung by her. Her voice captures the longing in us all." Amy Grant "This extraordinary record by Ashley has restored the beauty of the Christian tradition. I am immensely proud to write a ringing affirmation of this magnificent album." Gratefully, "Hymns are the richest vein of our faith's
cry of the soul. But as deeply true as their words ring, I simply am bored by a
frame of music that doesn't move my heart. Then, Ashley. I confess that Ashley
Cleveland over the years has provided me the surest soundtrack for my life.
There is no single artist that has more moved, troubled, and comforted my soul.
Her voice reaches the depths of my heartache and rockets me to the high places
of hope. This new labor is her finest and deserves to be in the home and heart
of every believer in this country."
"She
sings like she means it.
"When
I hear Ashley sing, it's like I'm standing at some railroad tracks, and
when I look away for a second, out of nowhere, a train comes roaring by
at about a thousand miles an hour."
"A
voice as big as Tennessee and the songwriting talent to back it up."
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