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Reba McEntire, Sing It Now- Songs of Faith & Hope ยฉ Big MachineBeloved country musician Reba McEntire delivers an inspired, superb take of the classic hymn, โ€œOh, How I Love Jesus.โ€ ย 

Veteran country superstar Reba McEntire returns with in 2017 with a country-gospel album,ย Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope (February 3, 2017).ย  Ahead of the album, McEntire released six singles, including the powerful hymn, โ€œOh, How I Love Jesus.โ€ย 

โ€œOh, How I Love Jesusโ€ initiates with a thoughtful intro.ย  The intro foreshadows what is to come, building up excitement. Foreshadowing the forthcoming energy proves to be a great touch.ย  Furthermore, it eliminates the typical blasรฉ introduction to the beloved hymn. The soundness of the record doesnโ€™t stop at the intro.ย  Throughout its course, superb country-gospel production work propels the overall performance.ย  The result is a well-rounded record that plays true to Rebaโ€™s roots.

Expectedly, Reba delivers pure, nuanced vocals.ย  Although she enters her 62nd year, she sounds top-notch.ย  In reiteration, the production โ€“ particular the touches โ€“ is magnificent.ย  Those touches include backing vocals, guitar, piano, organ, pedal steel, and etc. While the verses are flawlessly executed, the crรจme de la crรจme is clearly the timeless, beautiful refrain: โ€œOh how I love Jesus.โ€


Final Thoughtsย 

Ultimately, Reba McEntire delivers a stunning take on a classic hymn. Amen!

4 out of 5 stars


Reba McEntire โ€ข Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope โ€ข Big Machine โ€ข Release: 2.3.17
Photo Credit: Big Machine

 

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the musical hype aka Brent Faulkner has earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in music (music Education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and a freelance music journalist. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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