Various Artists – ‘Country Faith Hymns’ album review

Cracker Barrel’s newest release Country Faith Hymns makes perfect sense given the restaurant chain’s focus on the intersection of country and Christian music. Veteran decorated country stars like Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Johnny Cash all contribute their versions of several classic hymns to this straightforward collection.

Christian music fans will likely gravitate toward Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s “Rock of Ages,” which brings a more contemporary delivery to what a largely traditional set of spiritual songs. Still it’s the gravity of musical heavyweights like Cash, Nelson, Hank Williams and George Jones who add their resonant spirit to familiar hymns.