churches

American Country Churches
$19.98
I usually don't buy large coffee table books, but I made an exception for this one and I'm glad I did. I love the beautiful photos of the old, historic churches. I think churches are sacred spaces where you truly feel the presence of God and this book reflects that. I like the story and history that goes along with the photos. This is a lovely book and I enjoy looking/reading through it. The church on the cover is actually in Alabama, which I enjoyed because that is where I am originally from. The Southern churches and New England churches are my very favorite.

Downtown Church
$18.98
Hailed as one of Americana and folk music's most esteemed artists, Patty Griffin has sold over a million records and was awarded with the Americana Music Association's highest honor as "Artist of the Year" in 2007. Griffin has received multiple Grammy nominations and has toured the country relentlessly, creating avid followers wherever her music is heard. She is a natural songbird that can hush an audience wtih her performances, but Griffin's power is in her passionate storytelling with a voice that is mournful yet uplifting. Patty Griffin's new album, Downtown Church, is a collection of Gospel-infused songs produced by longtime friend, bandmate and acclaimed producer Buddy Miller at the Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. Downtown Church brings to life Gospel songs that have influenced contemporary music in a way that only Patty Griffin can do. Guest artists and singers include: Shawn Colvin, Emmylou Harris, Raul Malo and Buddy & Julie Miller. Patty's band features Dennis Crouch (bass), Jay Bellerose (drums), Buddy Miller & Doug Lancio (guitar), John Deaderick (keys), Stuart Duncan (fiddle) and Russ Pahl (steel guitar). 1. House Of Gold
2. Move Up (with Ann McCrary, Regina McCrary, Jim Lauderdale, and Buddy Miller)
3. Little Fire (with Emmylou Harris)
4. Death's Got A Warrant (with Regina McCrary and Ann McCrary)
5. If I Had My Way (with Regina McCrary and Ann McCrary)
6. Coming Home To Me (with Julie Miller)
7. Wade In The Water (with Regina McCrary and Mike Farris)
8. Never Grow Old (with Buddy Miller)
9. Virgen de Guadalupe (with Raul Malo)
10. I Smell A Rat
11. Waiting For My Child
12. The Strange Man (with Regina McCrary and Mike Farris)
13. We Shall All Be Reunited (with Shawn Colvin & Emmylou Harris)
14. All Creatures of Our God and King

Anchorage
$0.00
I downloaded this song because it was free. The best way I could describe it is as a blend of The Church with Pink Floyd. It is a relatively long song with the instruments and vocals building on each other until the end. I ended up buying the album because of the download (the album is OK, but Anchorage is excellent). If you are a fan of The Church, I think you will really enjoy this song.

Love Your Love The Most
$0.99
I was never a big fan of country until a few years ago. My husband has one of Eric Church's early CDs and we both like most of the songs on it. Surprisingly I like some that never got radio play the best. When I heard this song I knew I had to purchase it. It's a feel good song that isn't your typical love song. You'll be singing along after a listen or two.