The Gospel Collection
Encyclopedia
The Gospel Collection is an album by American
country music
singer George Jones
. This 2 disc album was released on April 4, 2003 on the Bandit Records label. This was the first album in years produced by the "retired" Billy Sherrill
for Jones.
United States
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country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer George Jones
George Jones
George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....
. This 2 disc album was released on April 4, 2003 on the Bandit Records label. This was the first album in years produced by the "retired" Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill is a record producer and arranger who is most famous for his association with a number of country artists, most notably Tammy Wynette...
for Jones.
Disc one
- "Amazing Grace" – 3:23
- "It Is No Secret" – 3:12
- "Just a Little Talk With Jesus" – 2:11
- "Where We'll Never Grow Old" – 3:19
- "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" – 2:50
- "Why Me Lord?" – 2:58
- "I'll Fly Away" – 3:00
- "Precious Memories" – 4:16
- "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" – 3:01
- "In the Garden" – 3:28
- "Lonesome Valley" – 3:39
- "When Mama Sang (The Angels Stopped to Listen)" – 3:32
Disc two
- Peace in the Valley – 3:26
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus – 4:13
- Softly and Tenderly – 3:08
- Lily of the Valley – 2:35
- The Old Rugged Cross – 3:13
- Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – 3:04
- Family Bible – 3:33
- Mansion Over the Hilltop – 3:34
- If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again – 3:19
- How Beautiful Heaven Must Be – 3:21
- Jesus Hold My Hand – 3:31
- I Know a Man Who Can – 4:02
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 19 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 131 |