'Worship Not Just About Songs' Says Matt Redman

Brentwood, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Sparrow Records) - From "The Heart of Worship" to "Blessed Be Your Name," Matt Redman has written some of today's most popular worship hits. But in an interview with ChristianMusicToday.com, while discussing his acclaimed new album, BEAUTIFUL NEWS, the British musician says that what he does is about more than a song.

"When we lift up the name of Jesus in worship, it overflows into evangelism. My hope is this new album might do that," he tells the site. "With a song like �Beautiful News' where Christians can celebrate the gospel, I hope it might also speak truth to those who don't know Christ. But remember, worship is not just about songs. It's our lives, so one of the main ways our worship to God can shine in this world is through lives lived out in service and devotion."

Back in December, ChristianMusicToday.com compared the sound of BEAUTIFUL NEWS to acts including Coldplay and Tree63 and gave the project a near-perfect rating of 4.5 stars, declaring:

"It's not often that a worship album provides a consistent theme through most all of the songs, but BEAUTIFUL NEWS delivers a stirring message of hope for a troubled world, revitalizing Matt Redman's sound and songwriting in the process-his best original album in years."

BEAUTIFUL NEWS was produced by Doubledutch (TobyMac, Mat Kearney). The set features collaborations with Delirious? frontman Martin Smith ("Take It to the Streets," "All Over the World") and the popular first radio single "You Never Let Go."