'Country Faith Hymns,' third installment of popular 'Country Faith' series, releases May 6

Brand showcasing top country artists will offer an exclusive edition for Cracker Barrel

Word Entertainment/Curb Records announce the release of "Country Faith Hymns," the third installment within the "Country Faith" music series.

Debuting two album versions from the applauded multifaceted brand on May 6, one edition will feature 12 songs and be available online, as well as at Walmart, Barnes & Noble and other key retail outlets; the other version, offering two additional songs, will be exclusive to all Cracker Barrel stores throughout the U.S.

"Country Faith" offers a series of books, CDs, wearable and live events that provide top country music artists a vehicle to share their faith and how their relationship with God informs their journey. To date, the "Country Faith" brand has been featured in People Magazine, Country Weekly and Billboard, among others, and has sold more than $1.4 million in retail. This fall, "Country Faith" will have feature positioning in a national Time Life Music television campaign. 

"Country Faith Hymns" features previously recorded faith songs from legends such as Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, Amy Grant with Vince Gill, and Brad Paisley, along with a new recording from Wade Hayes. The album's executive producers are WILDFIRE7, Bob DeMoss, Todd Skrove, Dusty Wells and Deborah Evans Price.

"I've always loved the hymns," said Price, award-winning author and co-founder of the "Country Faith" brand. "There's something so comforting and inspiring about these timeless songs. On 'Country Faith Hymns,' you'll hear the most compelling legacy and contemporary voices in country music delivering songs that have become part of the soundtrack of our lives.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Word Entertainment/Curb Records to bring these treasured hymns to the world. I'm especially excited about Wade Hayes' new recording of 'Just As I Am.' I've been a fan of Wade's for a long time and am so grateful he's sharing this song with us. It moves me every time I listen."

Hayes said, "I am so very excited and proud to be part of the 'Country Faith Hymns' project. 'Just As I Am' has been a favorite of mine since I was a child growing up at Lake View Church of Christ in my hometown in Oklahoma. It seemed like the perfect choice for me to record."

"Country Faith" celebrates the heart and soul of country music. Launched by Price to provide country artists with a platform to share their faith, the first "Country Faith" book featured 56 of today's top country artists sharing their favorite scripture and heartfelt stories of faith. Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels, Lee Brice, Hunter Hayes, Barbara Mandrell and Miranda Lambert are among the artists featured in "Country Faith." The book was accompanied by a companion CD featuring such songs as Paisley's "Those Crazy Christians," Rascal Flatts "Changed," Josh Turner's "Long Black Train" and Underwood's chart-topping "See You Again."

The brand expanded in 2015 with "Country Faith Christmas," another book featuring more than 30 top country artists sharing their favorite holiday memories, recipes and childhood photos. The companion, "Country Faith Christmas CD," on Word/Warner, was a top-selling seasonal title that landed in the top 10 on iTunes seasonal chart.

In addition to the books and music projects, the "Country Faith" brand also includes a line of jewelry created by Bob Siemon Designs.

In 2016, "Country Faith" will branch out into the live arena with "Country Faith Night" during the Big Ticket Festival June 22 in Gaylord, Michigan.

For more information, visit www.countryfaith.com.