Amazon.com: A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless readings of "I'll Fly Away," "Softly and Tenderly," "How Great Thou Art," "Are You Washed in the Blood?," and "The Old Rugged Cross," all as beguilingly unpretentious as any of his country hits. Instead of an all-star duet, wife Denise and daughters Mattie and Ali join in on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus." In the end, what began as a private bequest becomes a moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience. --Rich Kienzle
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - You sent the wrong item.
I already owned the CD, "Precious Memories". Then I ordered the DVD and you sent me another CD instead of what I ordered. That is why I returned the CD. I then ordered the DVD again.
John Murphy
Rating: - Great CD
I just love this CD. It is heartfelt and so Alan Jackson.
I highly recommend this to everyone who is an Alan Jackson
fan.
Rating: - Outstanding - spiritual
Outstanding music from the traditional church. Alan did a great job with the old songs. Very well done. Recommended for anyone looking for spiritual music.
Rating: - Inspiring listening
Alan Jackson was definitely inspired when he performed Precious Memories. Our family plays it as a background for our home during quiet times, devotions, and reading. Love it so much we bought more copies for friends.
Rating: - Memories by Alan Jackson
This is another 5 star by Alan., Finally a whole CD of gospel songs by my favorite. Purchase it by all means.
