Love God, Love People (Israel Houghton album)
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Love God. Love People. is an album released by gospel
singer Israel Houghton
. It was released in 2010
. Houghton, Lindsey, and Sims also co-wrote five of the songs, including the first Gospel single, “You Hold My World”, which was nominated for a Dove Award. Three additional songs were penned by Houghton and his wife Meleasa."
The album was recorded and engineered by Danny Duncan at Abbey Road Studios
in London."
. It also won a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards
, while the song "You Hold My World" was nominated for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
singer Israel Houghton
Israel Houghton
-Other recordings :* "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 * "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions * "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer...
. It was released in 2010
Production and recording
Love God. Love People was produced by Houghton with longtime collaborator Aaron Lindsey, and Tommy SimsTommy Sims
Tommy Sims is a renowned bassist, songwriter, record producer and bandleader.-Music career:From 1987 to 1989 he was the bassist of the popular Christian rock band White Heart which he left to become a studio musician and producer. During 1992-1993, he played bass on the Bruce Springsteen and the...
. Houghton, Lindsey, and Sims also co-wrote five of the songs, including the first Gospel single, “You Hold My World”, which was nominated for a Dove Award. Three additional songs were penned by Houghton and his wife Meleasa."
The album was recorded and engineered by Danny Duncan at Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios is a recording studio located at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, its present owner...
in London."
Track listing
- "Love God Love People"
- "Yahweh (The Lifter)"
- "Love Rev"
- "That’s Why I Love You"
- "Others"
- "You Hold My World"
- "You Won’t Let Go"
- "Our God"
- "Mercies" (featuring Kirk FranklinKirk FranklinKirk Dwayne Franklin is an American Gospel music musician, choir director, and author, and is most notably known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew .- Early years :...
) - "Surprises" (featuring Fred HammondFred HammondFred Hammond is a gospel music singer, bass guitar player, and record producer.-Musical career:Hammond has been active both as a member of the gospel performing group Commissioned, and as a solo artist...
) - "Name Of Love"
- "Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)"
Awards
In 2011, the album was awarded a Grammy as the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards53rd Grammy Awards
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2011, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. They were broadcast on CBS with a rating of 26.6 million viewers. Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year two nights prior to the telecast on February 11. Nominations were...
. It also won a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards
42nd GMA Dove Awards
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 20, 2011 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will be broadcast on gmc on April 24, 2011. It will be hosted by Sherri Shepherd from The Newlywed Game....
, while the song "You Hold My World" was nominated for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.