Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Webster & Associates) Word Entertainment will release a musical companion to the History Channel's mini-series "The Bible" on March 12. The 12-track album highlighting themes from the mini-series features contemporary Christian's top artists including Meredith Andrews, Chris August,
Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, Jason Castro, Everfound, for KING & COUNTRY, Group 1 Crew, Dara Maclean, Point of Grace, and Sidewalk Prophets.
Superstars Wynonna Judd and
Kenny Rogers also come together on the compilation for a special rendition of "Mary Did You Know?" The breathtaking epic, which airs every Sunday through March culminating on Easter, drew in 27 million viewers this past Sunday making it the No. 1 cable telecast of the year and the No. 1 show in all of TV for the night.
"Roma and I are delighted that Word Entertainment and their talented Christian roster partnered with us on this project," commented producer Mark Burnett. "When I heard
Francesca Battistelli's rendition of 'In Your Eyes' I was sold. All of the artists' music fits beautifully with our vision of 'The Bible.'" Rod Riley, Word Entertainment's President & CEO acclaimed, "I am incredibly proud to be a part of this series through our relationship with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey and 'The Bible' CD. What a great opportunity for our artists and our company to be able to partner on such an important and awe-inspiring project."
The 12-song musical companion is available for pre-order now here and everywhere on March 12.
"The Bible:
Music Inspired By The Epic Mini-Series" Track listing:
1. "
In Your Eyes" -
Francesca Battistelli
2. "Live Like That" - Sidewalk Prophets
3. "This Side Of Heaven" - Chris August
4. "Starting Line" - Jason Castro
5. "Love Come To Life" - Big Daddy Weave
6. "
Crave" - for KING & COUNTRY
7. "
Fearless" - Group 1 Crew
8. "What Love Means" - Everfound
9. "Home" - Dara Maclean
10. "Wash Me Away" - Point Of Grace
11. "Not For A Moment (After All)" - Meredith Andrews
12. "
Mary, Did You Know?" -
Wynonna Judd and Kenny Rogers
About "The Bible" Mini-Series
The Bible comes to life in HISTORY's epic new series. From
Genesis to Revelation, these unforgettable stories unfold through live action and cutting-edge computer-generated imagery, offering new insight into famous scenes and iconic characters. Created by producer Mark Burnett and featuring an international cast that includes Roma Downey, this 10-hour docudrama explores the sacred text's most significant episodes, including Noah's journey in the ark, the Exodus and the life of Jesus.
