Kathie Lee Gifford, "Gentle Grace" album

[George Tropicana]

A media superstar returns to her gospel roots with Gentle Grace, songs of faith, from Kathie Lee Gifford. Kathie Lee co-wrote most of the songs with Phil Sillas (Plus One, Natalie Grant) as a tender message of hope in God’s gentle grace and power to heal. Also a part of this project of inspiration and encouragement are familiar worship songs, chosen favorites of Kathie Lee’s that fit the project’s theme of God’s gentle grace. Produced by Sillas and Rob Mathes (Vanessa Williams, Sting, Pavoratti), the project will appeal to those who love the rich, grown-up production of Norah Jones and Josh Groban.

Through May 3rd (or while supplies last), you can pre-order "Gentle Grace" for $12.97 and receive an autographed copy! Check out www.kathieleegifford.com/ for more info.

Kathie Lee co-wrote 7 of the 13 tracks on this album; talk about multi-talented!


"Gentle Grace" Track Listing:
1. We Can Depend On His Word
2. I Believe In You
3. I Come To The Cross
4. Peace
5. To Please You
6. He Giveth More Grace
7. The Measure Of My Life
8. Gentle Grace
9. I Love You, Lord
10. Glorify Thy Name
11. Finally
12. Our Loving Eyes (song for Billy and Ruth Graham)
13. We Can Depend On His Word - Reprise

A letter about the album from Kathie's website:

I am delighted to finally announce that my new inspirational CD, “Gentle Grace,” is available for pre-order. This 13-song compilation, 7 of which I co-wrote with one of my producers, Phil Sillas, has been a labor of love and I hope will provide a source of solace and peace in the midst of a fearful world. It’s my first spiritual CD in 25 years and is the result of many years of experience. It takes a lot of bumps and bruises and mishaps and mistakes to do a CD like this! I was privileged to work with 2 extraordinary talents, Rob Mathes and Phil Sillas of Maranatha Records. Some of the subjects we examine are:
Faith
Grace
The Purpose of Life
Peace

And a spiritual song in honor of Billy and Ruth Graham’s 50 year marriage to each other in the service of the Lord. You can almost hear a world-weary quality in my vocals; the result of a life much lived! I hope it will be a blessing in your life.

In addition to the CD, I’ve written a meditation book for Zondervan Publishing to coincide with the CD by the same name. In it I examine the subjects in the songs in much greater detail. All the profits will benefit Cassidy’s Place in New York City.

Thank you for your continued love, prayers, and support.

Love,

Kathie Lee

[strong4PMB!]

Kathie Lee rocks with the best of 'em! I want to hear it.

[Edf85]

This album will flop quicker than her sweat shop workers can sew buttons.

[jond7699]

Edf85 said:

This album will flop quicker than her sweat shop workers can sew buttons.

Nice wording

[strong4PMB!]

Edf85 said:

This album will flop quicker than her sweat shop workers can sew buttons.

>:(

[Castlevania]

Edf85 said:

This album will flop quicker than her sweat shop workers can sew buttons.

ROTFLMAO. Good thing I came into this forum as a mistake

[George Tropicana]

Edf85 said:

This album will flop

Define "flop." How much are we expecting Kathie Lee to sell in the Christian music market?

Here's the first 30 second clip from the album courtesy of her website:
1. Gentle Grace

[strong4PMB!]

lol Thanks for the clip. I hope it's as smashing as "Love Never Fails" or "We Don't Make Love Anymore"! (Or "Heartache Heartache"!)

[RRMusicGuy]

this biotch needs to sit her ass down... No one wants to hear her swak out some Gospel music. It will flop., but still do better than the Michelle Williams crap.

[af18c]

Mineable1004 said:

[George Tropicana]

Clip #2! 27 seconds.. of We Can Depend on His Word (530K). Enjoy!

[strong4PMB!]

af18c said:

What's wrong with your eyes? :o

[George Tropicana]

Clip #3: "I Believe In You"

Her website is really teasing us with all these short clips.. a new one each month!

[Edf85]

[strong4PMB!]

Mineable1004 said:

Clip #3: "I Believe In You"

Her website is really teasing us with all these short clips.. a new one each month!

This album sounds AMAZING! Could it actually be better than "Heart of a Woman"? :o

[George Tropicana]

Clip #4: "Finally"

Damn, this one is hot. This track showcases her vocals well!

Nice chat transcript from Kathie Lee: www.kathieleegifford.com/fall2002/chat/50403chat.php

[strong4PMB!]

Sounds incredible!

Thanks for the link. Cool interview!

rose
Kathie Lee, The picture on the cover of your book and CD are beautiful, how do you keep in such great shape?

Kathie Lee
airbrushing!

What a respectable woman.

[strong4PMB!]

AMAZING! Listen to this "We Can Depend On His Word" reprise!

music.walmart.com/m/007/38/59/71/76/62/0073859717662.01.01.013.mp3

[George Tropicana]

Where did it debut?

[strong4PMB!]

DNC :(

[George Tropicana]

You serious? :o I thought getting an album on the Christian charts was a piece of cake. :(

[George Tropicana]

A glowing review from Billboard! Congrats Kathie!

KATHIE LEE GIFFORD
Album Title: A Gentle Grace
Producer(s): Phil Sillas, Rob Mathes
Genre: CHRISTIAN
Label/Catalog Number: Maranatha 38597-1766-2
Release Date: May 4
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: May 22, 2004


Gifford's first studio album in three years finds the former TV hostess returning to her gospel roots. She has a warm, expressive voice and puts it to good use on these well-crafted songs of hope and encouragement. Gifford, who co-wrote seven tracks with producer Phil Sillas, handles the material with conviction and an affecting vulnerability. The moving ballad "The Measure of My Life" is among the album's highlights. The title cut, "Our Loving Eyes" and "I Believe in You" are also standouts. Missing from the mix, though, are uptempo tunes, which would have surely added more variety to this ballad-heavy disc. Coinciding with this release is Gifford's devotional book "Gentle Grace: Reflections and Scriptures on God's Gentle Grace."—DEP

[strong4PMB!]

Go Kathie!

But yeah...she didn't chart anywhere. :(

[George Tropicana]

You can now buy Kathie Lee's inspirational jewelry collection at www.kathieleejewelry.com/ :) Happy shopping!

Also:

Gentle Grace concert TV airings on i-Lifetv
i-Lifetv, Inspirational Life Television - Monday 06th of September 2004
i-Lifetv will air Kathie Lee's April 17th "Live from New York" Gentle Grace concert throughout the fall and into this winter. Filmed on location at the Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan the concert features Kathie Lee performing songs from Gentle Grace with a live band.

The concert will air on the following dates and times - all times are EST:
September 6, 10PM
September 11, 7PM
September 12, 4:30PM
October 11, 10PM
October 12, 4:30PM
October 16, 7PM
October 17, 4:30PM
November 8, 10PM
November 13, 7PM
November 14, 4:30PM

i-Lifetv, Inspirational Life Television, features value-based entertainment programs for kids and teens, plus a unique block of Spanish-language programming.

[strong4PMB!]

$4 on Amazon! ALMOST $0.01! I can't wait to buy it! :)

Kathie Lee's "new" Carnival commercial was aired on the ship last week! I loved when she lip-synched to her own song, "This is Carnival today!" Her voice SOARED! It looked so fake! :)

[chebingeo]

geoguy said:

$4 on Amazon! ALMOST $0.01! I can't wait to buy it! :)

Now you know why it didn't chart anywhere :(

[George Tropicana]

I asked my library to buy the book "Gentle Grace" so it'll help our community live life to its fullest. I hope they listen! They listened to me and bought Jamie-Lynn Sigler's "Wise Girl" to help people with eating disorders in our community. I'm so proud I'm doing my part!

[George Tropicana]

Going for Christian Inspo adds this week:
Kathie Lee Gifford Finally (Maranatha)

www.kathieleegifford.com/media/04Finally.mp3

[George Tropicana]

I want some Kathie Lee hosiery! I wonder if she's the leg model in the pics! www.kathieleedirect.com/