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God of Many Chances is the latest solo release from Bonnie
Keen. It has been released to critical acclaim.
ChristianityToday.com exclaimed:
This album gets it right in every way. The songs are
eclectic, each track distinctive and delightful rather than
bleeding into each other. Keen's husband, who has
impressive pop production sensibilities, deserves much praise,
developing an album that's not just one more typical Nashville
Christian pop CD with the same production and musician
tendencies. Of all the talented musicians on this disc,
specific credit goes to the great keyboard work by David
Hamilton, Mike Lawler's programming skills, and the soulful
guest appearance by Stephen Alexandersen (on "Lay It Down").
And of course, best of all are Keen's stunning vocal talents,
offering enough expression and nuance to captivate from song
to song; her layered vocals often match the similarly glorious
sounds of Annie Lennox. (Read entire review by
clicking here!)
I love the way God takes impossible situations and
surprises me with His plan, timing and deliverance. Working on
my latest project, aptly titled "God Of Many Chances" all I
can do is say, 'hallelujah' and 'ain't it the truth!' Not
knowing how this cd would come to completion, I started it on
a wing and prayer and with two songs I loved. God brought the
right people into my life and ministry at the right time and
the result is more exciting than mere words can describe.
Brent, my husband, tirelessly and creatively produced the
12 song adventure. Having written all the songs but one, I
knew the material very personally. And with three years behind
me traveling as a solo artist and speaker, after fifteen years
with First Call, has given me the courage to stretch out more.
I took a lot of risks vocally on this cd, and wrote of my
hearts' passion with amazing co-writers such as Lowell
Alexander, Suzanne Gaither-Jennings, David Hamilton and Cheryl
Rogers.
The cream of the crop musicians and singers gave of
themselves in every session. David Hamilton went out of the
way to be extra brilliant with arrangements and with our song,
'My Beloved'. My cousin, Phillip Cooper went in the studio
with me and kept me going while I did three a cappella songs.
I'm glad it was just Phillip and me because I had some
embarrassing attempts at doing all the tracks, but it came
together well. Nothing like having the safety net of family
behind the board when you are experimenting.
Cheryl Rogers, my sister of the heart, produced and helped
fine tune the writing on the title cut, and we had a grand
time in her studio in Atlanta putting that song together. She
is a stunning talent and now a mother of two, spinning all
those plates amazing well.
One of the most delightful surprises was having Ricky
Skaggs, Sharon White Skaggs sing 'Shall We Gather At The
River' while Molly, their daughter played accordion and Luke
cheered us on in the control room. What a dream come true! I
rerecorded a song written for First Call, 'Parable of the
River' and have always wanted a bluegrass intro from the hymn
to start it off. Mike Lawler.....a crazy lunatic genius...did
the track and this song takes my breath away. Sharon burst
into tears when she heard it, saying it sounded like all of
heaven opening up to praise God. She cried, so I cried....good
tears. Kleenex all around.
One of the most powerful songs, Suzanne Jennings came to me
with as an idea and let me run with it. "When God Says
No"....a song that was difficult to write, but has become an
anthem of hope for this project and for me in concert. I thank
God daily for this next chance to record, from my God of
endless grace. "God of Many Chances" should be in the stores
by August so look for an air-brushed blonde face smiling at
your from the shelves, and let me know what you think!
Blessings!
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