This week’s premieres feature a “wise beyond her years” singer-songwriter, her brother-in-law, and a friend.

In Christ Alone: Modern Hymns Of Worship is a collection of new recordings of hymns for the modern church. It includes favourites such as “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” and “In Christ Alone”.

This project features vocals by Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt (lead singer of Sanctus Real).

Contributing songwriters on the project include Stuart Townend, Keith Getty, Tim Hughes, Martin Smith (Delirious?), Marc Byrd (City On A Hill), Brian Petak, Vicky Beeching and Canadian Matt Maher.

On his third studio album, Shawn McDonald returns to his “roots”. In the past two years, Shawn has released an album, recorded a live album, got married to Bethany Dillon’s sister Kate, headlined two tours for his album Ripen, became a father this past spring and wrote/recorded his new album Roots. That pace would force anyone to “slow down” (one of the songs from Roots) and get reconnected with life, family, God and that’s just what Shawn is doing.

The album contains songs that point us back to scripture, find clarity in our lives and return to what’s most important – the roots of our faith. The bluesy soul of Shawn along with upbeat, energetic songs returns on Roots, satisfying long-time fans and garnering new ones.

Co-songwriters on the project include Jon Foreman (Switchfoot) and Marc Byrd (City On A Hill).

Both titles will be arriving on the shelves at your local Canadian Christian retailer this coming Tuesday, March 11th. Head over to HearItFirst.ca to hear more from these new releases.

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