Rebecca Lynn Howard - Forgive

One of Nashville's best-known songwriters shines on album number two. One can easily draw the conclusion that Rebecca Lynn Howard had many musical influences in her life because you can hear all of them throughout this gripping 12-track collection: country, bluegrass, gospel, and Top 40 pop. But it's the album's title track that could give Howard the breakout status she deserves. The chill-inducing "Forgive" is a masterpiece. But it's not alone, with songs like "It Didn't Look Like Alcohol," about a man who is down on his luck, and "It's My Job to Fall," about a tear. Loaded with diversity, freshness, and inspiration, Forgive will no doubt earn its place on one of the top spots on the charts. ~ Maria Konicki Dinoia, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alison Prestwood Bass Brian D. Siewart Synthesizer, String Arrangements Carie Higdon A&R Carolyn Bailey Strings Cherie Combs Hair Stylist, Make-Up Christopher Farrell Strings Chuck Ainlay Engineer Dan Dugmore Guitar (Acoustic) David Buchanan Engineer Denise Baker Strings Greg Morrow Drums Hank Williams Mastering J.T. Corenflos Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Acoustic), Gut String Guitar Jeremy Williams Strings Jerry Joyner Design Joey Turner Assistant Engineer John Jarvis Piano John VanNest Mixing Jonathan Yudkin Viola, Orchestra Bells, Cello, Mandolin, Banjo, Fiddle, Jew's-Harp, Harp Julia Tanner Strings Katie Gillon Art Direction Kenny Aronoff Drums Lisa Cochran Vocals (Background) Lynn Peithman Strings Mark Wright Producer Melinda Bootz Strings Melody Crittendon Vocals (Background) Michael Joyce Bass Michael Spriggs Guitar (Acoustic), Bouzouki Neil Thrasher Vocals (Background) Pat Buchanan Guitar (Electric) Rick Vito Guitar (Electric) Ron Davis Photography Ronnie Thomas Editing Shu-Zhen Yang Strings Steve Fishell Producer, Guitar (Steel) Steve Hinson Dobro, Guitar (Steel) Todd Gunnerson Assistant Engineer Tony Harrell Organ (Hammond), Wurlitzer, Mellotron, Piano, Accordion Trey Bruce Producer, Programming Trish Townsend Stylist Troy Lancaster Guitar (Electric) Wes Hightower Vocals (Background)