Artist: Watts, Rowsey and Bean Project Title: Turn Your Radio On Label: Daywind Producers: John Darin Rowsey
John Darin Rowsey, Nicole Watts Jenkins and Gina Bean make up one of the newest groups in Southern Gospel Music. Appropriately named, Watts, Rowsey and Bean, this mixed trio has an amazing sound and one that is surely to please listeners from all over. The name of the project is “Turn Your Radio On” and whether you are listening on the radio, on the internet, on a CD player or on your iPod, this project is sure to quickly become a favorite.
The project begins with the title cut, “Turn Your Radio On.” Now, I have to admit that I was looking for the old, familiar song in Southern Gospel music when I put this CD in my player but this is a brand new song written by the three group members by that same title. The song is an upbeat song that encourages all of us to turn our radio on to a good Gospel song. “Waste Another Day” is a wonderful song that states that we do not want to waste another day without Jesus in it! I am sure that many of us, myself included, can relate to this song and remember the days that we wasted without Christ in our life. “I Am Still Your Child” is a song I first heard a few years ago by a group called Hope’s Call. I loved it then and I still love it! It reminds us that we are always God’s Child and we can always trust Him no matter what the circumstances of life are.
“He’s In Control” is a wonderful song that reminds us that God is always in control of the circumstances of our life. It is a great song of encouragement to anyone who is going through a trial in their life. Another slow and melodious song is next on the project with “Written In The Scars.” This song talks of how God’s love and mercy and the message of each Christian’s Heart is written in the scars of Jesus Christ. The fast tempo is back with “When Revival Comes To Town.” This song is all about what happens when a true revival comes to town! What a great thing it would be if true revival were to sweep across this nation! “I’ve Come To Bless You” is next on this project and this upbeat song will become a quick favorite!
Next on this project is a song simply titled “Faith.” However, what a title and what a subject for a song! It is all about the faith that we have in Jesus Christ and I love the way that this song expresses that faith! Faith is the cornerstone of our relationship with Christ and this song expresses it beautifully. While there was a group member involved in the writing of every song on this project, the three group members collaborated together on two of the songs. The opening song was the first one and “Don’t Give A Rock A Chance” is the second one and this song simply encourages us to praise the Lord and not give any of the rocks a chance! I love the song! “He Lives To Love” is the final song on this project and this song celebrates the love that Jesus Christ shows us each and every day and the fact that Jesus loves to give to and bless His children.
Nicole, John and Gina are accomplished vocalists in their own right and when you combine these voices you have something very special! This project is one of those that will take you hours to listen to because you will keep in hitting repeat on all of the songs! My favorite songs on this project are “Turn Your Radio On,” “Waste Another Day” and “Faith.” The entire project is a wonderful production of great music that will be a blessing to many people for many years. For more information on Watts, Rowsey and Bean, visit their website at www.wattsrowseyandbean.com.
