Diamond Rio - The Reason

Title: The Reason Artist: Diamond Rio Release Date: 9/22/2009 Label: Curb Records Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPC: 080688739522 Genre: Country Styles: Gospel, Contemporary Country, Country Gospel, Neo-Traditionalist Country Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Earnest, Earthy, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Reflective, Bittersweet, Sentimental Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. The Reason
2. This Is My Life
3. God Is There
4. Reaching for Me
5. Into Your Hands
6. Just Love
7. Moments of Heaven on Earth
8. My God Does
9. Wherever I Am
10. What Are We Gonna Do Now
11. In God We Still Trust

Year Type Label Catalog # 2009 CD Curb Records WD2-887395

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Move over, amateurs, and let Diamond Rio show you how inspirational country is done. The first full-length gospel record from one of the most recognizable and acclaimed country groups is a slam-dunk. Every corner of Nashville should light up about this album. The six-time vocal group of the year has crafted a genuinely timeless album filled with the essence of the men's souls -- their never-fully-masked yet previously underscored belief in God. That's why The Reason has been dubbed "the most personal album they've ever recorded." The decision to finally pursue a faith-based record gave them the freedom to acknowledge their convictions, as only they can.

The positive, enriching lyrics of first single "God Is There," "Reaching for Me," and "Into Your Hands" all celebrate the crux of spirituality. Another reason the album conveys a theme of redemption is the return of lead singer Marty Roe's voice. For a period of years prior to recording The Reason, some had noticed that Roe was losing his ability to sing, and the band underwent a period of examining their identity. The return of his voice gave them their final impetus to record a contemporary Christian record, and their combined experience gives listeners a real treat. An album like this makes a crystal-clear distinction between masters of their craft and everybody else. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide

Name Credits Brian Prout Group Member, Drums Dan Truman Group Member, Piano Dana Williams Group Member, Bass, Baritone (Vocal) Diamond Rio Producer Gene Johnson Group Member, Mandolin, Tenor (Vocal) Hank Williams Mastering Jamie Kiner A&R Jimmy Olander Group Member, Producer, Guitar Katherine Petillo Art Direction Keith Miller Booking Marty Roe Group Member, Vocals Michael D. Clute Producer, Engineer, Mixing Mike Clute Engineer, Producer, Mixing Paula Turner Grooming Russ Harrington Photography, Photography