Lifesong
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Lifesong is the sophomore release of CCM band Casting Crowns. Produced by Beach Street Records, the album was set out in the market on August 30, 2005. Its style falls under adult contemporary pop/rock.
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About
Lifesong consists of eleven tracks, composed by the band's chief songwriter Mark Hall, with musical collaborations from Bernie Herms ("Praise You in the Storm," "Love Them like Jesus," "Set Me Free"), David Hunt ("Father, Spirit, Jesus") and lyrical credits from Nichole Nordeman ("Stained Glass Masquerade").
The band received their first Grammy as the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for Lifesong in 2006. Their released singles from the album ("Lifesong," "Praise You in the Storm," and "Does Anybody Hear Her") all reached number one spots at Hot Christian Songs chart. In 2006, Lifesong became certified gold.
Casting Crowns followed up the album with a live CD/DVD set Lifesong Live. Released in 2005, the cd consists of seven songs, while the DVD includes behind the scenes, gospel meaage from Tony Nolan, tour notes, and the music video for "Does Anybody Hear Her."
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifesong | 5:17 |
| 2 | Praise You in This Storm | 4:59 |
| 3 | Does Anybody Hear Her | 4:30 |
| 4 | Stained Glass Masquerade | 3:52 |
| 5 | Love Them Like Jesus | 4:32 |
| 6 | Set Me Free | 4:27 |
| 7 | While You Were Sleeping | 4:55 |
| 8 | Father, Spirit, Jesus | 5:11 |
| 10 | In Me | 4:44 |
| 11 | Prodigal | 5:45 |
| 12 | And Now My Lifesong Sings | 4:03 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | GMA Music Awards | Songwriter of the Year, Mark Hall |
| 2005 | GMA Music Awards | Group of the Year |
| 2005 | GMA Music Awards | Songwriter of the Year, Mark Hall |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, "Lifesong" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | The Billboard 200 | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Casting Crowns | #59 | Platinum |
| 2004 | Live from Atlanta | Platinum | |
| 2005 | Lifesong | #9 | Gold |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions Hot Christian Songs | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Life Song" | 1 | Lifesong |
| 2005 | "Praise You In This Storm" | 1 | Lifesong |
| 2006 | "Does Anybody Hear Her" | 1 | Lifesong |
Credits
Adam Nitti Bass
Victor Brodén Bass
Jack Jezioro Bass
Justin York Guitar
Chad Chapin Drums
Anthony LaMarchina Cello
Sarighani Reist Cello
Monisa Angell Violin
David Angell Violin
Pamela Sixfin Violin
Mary Kathryn Vanosdale Violin
Kristin Wilkinson Viola
Bobby Huff String Arrangements
Doug Sisemore Piano, Keyboards
Bernie Herms Piano, Keyboards, String Arrangements
Blair Masters Organ, Piano, Keyboards
Dale Oliver Electric Guitar, Bass, Dale Oliver, Engineer
Will Denton Percussion, Drums
Technical Credits:
David Davidson Concert Master, Contractor
Richard Dodd Mastering
Ron Harris Management
Norman Miller Management
Terry Hemmings Executive Producer
Tim Parker Art Direction, Design, Photography
Sam Hewitt Engineer
Sam Hewitt Mixing
Stephanie McBrayer Art Direction, Stylist
Trivia
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Reviews
Lifesong is not just another worship album. It's a moving record that provides encouragement as well as challenging insights, in which the band is known for. The album's inlay also include song introductions and Scripture verses which further strengthen the album's theme: "You're here to worship Him with everything you have. You're here to become like Jesus. This is your life song." --jamie
