The Power of One (Israel Houghton album)
Encyclopedia
The Power of One is a contemporary worship studio album
recorded and performed by Israel Houghton
. The album is released by Israel as a solo project, outside of Israel & New Breed. The disc features performances from tobyMac
, Mary Mary
, Martin Smith
of Delirious?
, and Chevelle Franklyn.
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** Denotes bonus track released through iTunes pre-order
. The title song also won a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
recorded and performed by 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...
. The album is released by Israel as a solo project, outside of Israel & New Breed. The disc features performances from tobyMac
TobyMac
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
, Mary Mary
Mary Mary
Mary Mary is an American gospel music duo, consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell . The duo are often credited along with Kirk Franklin for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz...
, Martin Smith
Martin Smith (songwriter)
Martin James Smith is an English vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the front man of the Christian rock and worship band Delirious? He co-wrote three songs on Michael W. Smith's 2004 album Healing Rain and is going to be collaborating with Michael W. Smith on his upcoming album...
of Delirious?
Delirious?
Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion...
, and Chevelle Franklyn.
Track listing
The album contains 14 tracks and a bonus track entitled "Others", which was available only by pre-order through iTunes StoreITunes Store
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| No | Song Title | Songwriter(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "My Name Iz" | Sonny Boy age 7 | 0:40 |
| 2 | "Everywhere That I Go" | Israel Houghton & Cindy Ratcliff | 4:39 |
| 3 | "Just Wanna Say" | Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, & Tommy Sims | 3:47 |
| 4 | "Surely Goodness" (featuring Chevelle Franklyn) | Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Chevelle Franklyn, & Tommy Sims | 4:35 |
| 5 | "The Power of One (Change the World)" | Israel Houghton & Ricardo Sanchez | 5:49 |
| 6 | "U R Loved" | Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Akil Thompson, & Tommy Sims | 4:55 |
| 7 | "Moving Forward" | Israel Houghton & Ricardo Sanchez | 4:51 |
| 8 | "I Receive" | Israel Houghton & Peter Wilson | 6:43 |
| 9 | "Saved By Grace" | Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey & Daniel Johnson | 7:01 |
| 10 | "Every Prayer" (featuring Mary Mary) | Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Dayna Caddell, & Ricardo Sanchez | 5:11 |
| 11 | "Sing Redemption's Song" (featuring Martin Smith of Delirious?) | Israel Houghton & Tommy Sims | 5:37 |
| 12 | "Better To Believe" | Tommy Sims | 2:59 |
| 13 | "You Found Me" (featuring tobyMac) | Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Meleasa Houghton & Toby McKeehan | 5:22 |
| 14 | "My Tribute Medley" | Ed Cash Ed Cash Ed Cash is a producer, songwriter, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was named the “Producer of the Year” at the Gospel Music Awards for four consecutive years and gains recognition for his work with Christian singer, Chris Tomlin... , Andraé Crouch, Jesse Reeves, & Chris Tomlin |
4:15 |
| 15 | "Others"** | Israel Houghton | 6:46 |
** Denotes bonus track released through iTunes pre-order
Awards
In 2010, the album was awarded a Grammy for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards52nd Grammy Awards
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. The title song also won a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards
41st GMA Dove Awards
The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at the The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard....
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