Kenny Rogers
Rogers, one of music’s legendary voices, has put his indelible stamp on classics like “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “Amazing Grace” and “In The Sweet By And By” and turned in beautifully poignant performances on more recently composed songs such as “Peace” (written by Michael McDonald & Beth Nielsen Chapman), “Grace” (written by Michael W. Smith & Martin Smith) and “The Rock Of Your Love” (written by Vince Gill, Al Anderson & Leslie Satcher). Guest artists appearing on the album include The Whites on “I’ll Fly Away,” Winfield’s Locket on “In The Sweet By And By” and Point of Grace on “Circle Of Friends.”
Marked by strikingly fresh musical and vocal arrangements, the warm and inviting album is quite eclectic, yet a common thread running through each of the songs ties the project neatly together. From the exhilarating opening track, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” – which cleverly intertwines country, R&B, gospel, bluegrass and choral music, to the sweeping strings and heartfelt vocal performance on the calming “Peace,” to the perfectly rootsy “I’ll Fly Away” (the most authentic bluegrass recording of Rogers’ career), featuring unmistakably genuine harmony vocals by The Whites, The Love Of God begins with three fascinating musical statements that set the stage for a stirring collection of songs.
With his unique storytelling ability and soulful voice, Kenny has continued his amazing run into the 21st century with a critically acclaimed album (Water and Bridges) and hit single, “I Can’t Unlove You,” a gold certified record (21 Number Ones), and now, the sweetly timeless The Love of God. Kenny’s relevance in the world of music and pop culture has never been stronger.