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What did Harry Connick Jr. do during pandemic besides watch Netflix?
Harry Connick Jr. sings at a Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in New York. (Andrew Savulich/New York Daily News/TNS)
Published April 04. 2021 12:01AM
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Harry Connick Jr. has accomplished so much during his lengthy career, from winning multiple Grammys and Emmys to selling over 25 million albums and starring in such Hollywood hits as “Independence Day” and “Hope Floats.”
On a purely musical note, he has recorded both instrumental and vocal efforts, delivered Christmas albums as well as a Tony-nominated original Broadway score, and he’s focused his talents on everything from Dixieland to funk to standards.
My Savior.
My Savior: Live From the Ryman will find Underwood sharing the hymns found on her forthcoming record during an Easter morning (April 4) show. Gospel legend CeCe Winans and Needtobreathe frontman Bear Rinehart both of whom are featured on
My Savior will join Underwood for the performance, as will Mac McAnally and Buddy Greene, both of whom play on the album. Underwood s band and background vocalists, as well as a string ensemble and a gospel choir, will also be part of the show.
“This is an album I have always wanted to record, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring these uplifting, inspirational songs to life in this special way,” Underwood shares in a press release. “It means so much to be able to bring this event to people in their homes on a day that holds so much meaning for us spiritually.
This year, 2021, Good Friday morning saw the launch of a new tradition. An actual wooden cross was lifted up and carried to specific locations in almost all the towns along Highway 26. Starting in Meota the cross was transported by car to the next community. It was carried around Vawn, Edam, Mervin, Turtleford, Spruce Lake and St. Walburg. It was intended to go all the way to Loon Lake and Goodsoil, but seven out of nine towns was all that was possible given the time available and the distances. This event was non-denominational and followed all the provincial guidelines for Covid.
20 Best Christian Country Songs
20 Best Christian Country Songs
While not every successful country singer releases Christian songs, those who ve ignored Christian values haven t gotten very far.
Some, like Josh Turner and Randy Travis, are able to weave their faith into the music a little more comfortably than others. Country listeners know when a performance lacks sincerity, and more than a few songs have been written that were swatted away like a mosquito. When done right, nothing sticks to one s soul stronger than a song that inspires.
It wasn t easy, but we whittled down every country song written about God and Christian values to a list of 20 of our favorites. Chances are one has caused you tear up.