Artist: Various Artists
Project Title: Working On A Building
Label: New Haven Records
Producer: Mark L. Carman
Reviewed By: Scott Evans

It seems as though Country Music artists sing and even record Gospel Music on a pretty regular basis.  While these recordings often differ pretty significantly from Southern Gospel Music, many Southern Gospel Music fans do enjoy these recordings so we do review them on our website.  One of the latest Gospel projects from the world of Country Music is “Working On A Building.”  The best thing about this project is that the proceeds from this project are benefitting church building around the world.  Specifically, the proceeds will benefit the Mindanao Blessings International Philippines Orphanage Project.

The title song of the project is first and “Working On A Building” has been a favorite of mine for a while.  This version of the song was recorded by Marty Raybon, Trace Adkins, T. Graham Brown and Jimmy Fortune.  This quartet actually did a very good job on this great song.  Jimmy Fortune spent several years singing with the Statler Brothers and since that group’s retirement has launched a successful solo career in Gospel Music.  Jimmy sings “On The Other Side” next and I love this song about many of the things we can expect to find in Heaven.  Buddy Jewel is up next with “Power In The Blood.”  It is the old hymn of the church and it is a pretty good version of it!

One of my favorite hymns of the church is “In The Garden” and Alan Jackson does a wonderful job singing this great song. “You’ve Got To Move” is the next cut on the project and this is an up-tempo song performed by Marty Raybon. The legendary Glen Campbell is next on the project with “Unto The Least Of These.”  I have no idea if this is a new song or an old song but I love the message of this song.  Trace Adkins is next with and up beat song titled “It’s Who You Know.”

“A Mighty Good God” is next and this is a lively song from Aaron Tippin.  “All Hail The Power” is another upbeat song and on this project is recorded as a duet by T. Graham Brown and Jason Crabb.  The project ends on a soft note with George Jones singing “Softly And Tenderly,” one of the great hymns of the church.

I really do not have a lot of experience with Country Music but most of these artists I do recognize.  Regardless of the artist, the message is the same and the message of these songs is great!  If you like country music, you will especially enjoy this project.  My favorite songs from the project are “On The Other Side” by Jimmy Fortune, “Unto The Least Of These” by Glen Campbell and “All Hail The Power” by T. Graham Brown and Jason Crabb.  The project has ten great songs, performed by ten great artists which adds up to a great project!  For more information on this project, visit the New Haven Records website at www.newhavenrecords.com.