Turn Your Radio On: The Stories Behind Gospel Music's All-Time Greatest Songs

by Ace Collins

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2009

Overview

Turn Your Radio On tells the fascinating stories behind gospel music’s most unforgettable songs, including “Amazing Grace,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “He Touched Me,” “I’ll Fly Away,” “Were You There?” and many more. These are the songs that have shaped our faith and brought us joy. You’ll find out: What famous song traces back to a sailor’s desperate prayer, What Bill Gaither tune was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969 -- and won a Grammy, What song was born during a carriage ride through Washington, D.C., at the onset of the Civil War. Turn Your radio On is an inspiring journey through the songs that are part of the roots of our faith today.

Product Details

• Title : Turn Your Radio On: The Stories Behind Gospel Music's All-Time Greatest Songs
• Author: Collins, Ace
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Publication Date: 2009
• ISBN: 9780310864493

About Ace Collins

Ace Collins is the Christy Award-winning author of more than 80 books that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. He has written novels, biographies, and children's books, as well as books on history, culture, and faith, and has been the featured speaker at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series. The author of The Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas and The Stories Behind the Best-Loved Traditions of Christmas, Collins has appeared on every network's morning TV show and even hosted a television special. He lives in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with his wife, Kathy.