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2014 studio album by Martina McBride
Everlasting is the twelfth studio album by American
country music artist
Martina McBride . It was released on April 8, 2014,
[1]
[2] on McBride's own label through
Kobalt Label Services .
[3]
[4] The album features covers of
soul and
R&B songs.
[5]
[6] It was produced by
Don Was
[7] and includes duets with
Gavin DeGraw and
Kelly Clarkson .
[8]
Critical reception
Everlasting garnered generally positive reception from five
music critics . At
The Oakland Press ,
Gary Graff rated the album three stars out of four, saying how the release "is a welcome and successful exercise in creative stretching."
[11]
Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how "There's warmth in Was' production and honey in McBride's voice and if the combination can sometimes result in too-sweet tea, it's nevertheless soothing."
[9] At
USA Today , Jerry Shriver rated the album three stars out of four, indicating how "Covering classic soul tunes is an overdone concept, but this well chosen collection shines".
[12] Jon Freeman of
Country Weekly graded the album an A−, writing that "Overall the recording sounds great—warm and intimate without sacrificing polish."
[10] At
The Boston Globe , Sarah Rodman gave a positive review, stating that the release "finds the mighty-voiced McBride deftly tackling a clutch of pop, soul, and blues tunes complete with horns, a sultry Southern organ sound, and heavenly harmonies from the McCrary Sisters."
[13]
McBride embarked on the
Everlasting Tour in supporting of the album beginning May 8, 2014, in
Kansas .
[14]
Track listing
Personnel
Rayse Biggs –
trumpet
Tom Bukovac –
acoustic and
electric guitars
Vinnie Ciesielski – trumpet
Kelly Clarkson – duet vocals on "In the Basement"
Eric Darken –
percussion
Gavin DeGraw – duet vocals on "Bring It On Home to Me"
Charles Dixon –
viola ,
violin
Shannon Forrest –
drums , percussion
Edward Gooch –
trombone
Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
Mike Henderson – electric guitar,
harmonica
Timothy Hewitt –
alto saxophone
John Hinchey – trombone
Jim Hoke – horn arrangements,
tenor saxophone
Dann Huff – electric guitar
Charlie Judge –
organ ,
piano , strings
Randy Leago –
baritone saxophone
Martina McBride – handclaps, percussion, lead and backing vocals
Alfreda McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
Ann McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
Regina McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
Kevin McKendree – organ, piano,
Wurlitzer
Jim Medlin –
Fender Rhodes , organ, piano, Wurlitzer
Andrea Merritt – backing vocals
Gordon Mote –
Farfisa organ , piano
Wendy Moten – backing vocals
Patrick O'Conner – drums
Steve Patrick –
flugelhorn , trumpet
Luis Resto –
keyboards
Michael Rhodes –
bass guitar
Paul Riser – horn arrangements, conductor
Don Was – handclaps, producer
Reggie Young – electric guitar
Chart performance
The album debuted at No. 7 on the
Billboard 200 , and at No. 1 on the
Top Country Albums chart, with sales of 21,000 in the US.
[16]
[17]
The album has sold 70,000 copies in the U.S as of April 2016.
[18]
McBride made history with the album by becoming the first ever female artist in the 50-year history of the Top Country Albums chart to debut at No. 1 with an independently released and distributed album.
[19]
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Chart (2014)
Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard )
[24]
73
References
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"Martina McBride Returns With Soulful, Self-Released Covers Set 'Everlasting' " .
Billboard . January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Stephens, Samantha (December 17, 2013).
"Martina McBride Returning With a Covers Album" .
Country Music Television . Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Nicholson, Jessica (December 12, 2013).
"Martina McBride Launches Label, Will Release 'Everlasting' in March" .
MusicRow . Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Bjorke, Matt (December 12, 2013).
"Martina McBride To Release "Everlasting" Album On March 4, 2014" . Roughstock . Archived from
the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Wyland, Sarah (January 16, 2014).
"Martina McBride Teams Up with Don Was to Release Everlasting " .
Great American Country . Archived from
the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Hudak, Joseph (January 16, 2014).
"Martina McBride Previews Soulful New Album" .
Country Weekly . Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Vinson, Christina (December 15, 2013).
"Martina McBride Announces 2014 Cover Album, 'Everlasting' " . Taste of Country . Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^ Nicholson, Jessica (January 16, 2014).
"Martina McBride Extends Her Comfort Zone on 'Everlasting' " .
MusicRow . Retrieved January 18, 2014 .
^
a
b
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 7, 2014).
"Everlasting - Martina McBride : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards" . AllMusic . Retrieved April 8, 2014 .
^
a
b Freeman, Jon (April 8, 2014).
"Everlasting by Martina McBride" . Country Weekly .
American Media, Inc.
ISSN
1074-3235 . Retrieved April 8, 2014 .
^
a
b
Graff, Gary (April 3, 2014).
"Listening Room: Martina McBride, Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey and more new releases" . The Oakland Press . Archived from
the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014 .
^
a
b Shriver, Jerry (April 7, 2014).
"Listen Up: Other notable releases" . USA Today . Retrieved April 8, 2014 .
^ Rodman, Sarah (April 8, 2014).
"ALBUM REVIEW: Martina McBride, 'Everlasting' " . The Boston Globe . Retrieved April 8, 2014 .
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"Martina McBride goes back to the classics for new album 'Everlasting' " . Today.com. Retrieved November 2, 2014 .
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"iTunes - Music - Everlasting (Bonus Track Version) by Martina McBride" .
iTunes Store . Retrieved February 19, 2014 .
^ Keith Caulfield, Los Angeles (April 16, 2014).
" 'Frozen' Spends 10th Week at No. 1 On Billboard 200; Sales Climb Past 2 Million" . Billboard .
^ Alanna Conaway (April 16, 2014).
"Country Album Chart News: The Week of April 16, 2014: Martina McBride's "Everlasting" Debuts On Top" . Roughstock . Archived from
the original on April 18, 2014.
^
"Upcoming Releases" . Hits Daily Double . HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from
the original on April 13, 2016.
^ Wade Jessen, Nashville (April 17, 2014).
"Luke Bryan, Martina McBride Top Country Songs, Albums Charts" . Billboard .
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"Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20" .
Official Charts Company .
^
"Martina McBride Chart History (Billboard 200)" .
Billboard .
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"Martina McBride Chart History (Top Country Albums)" .
Billboard .
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"Martina McBride Chart History (Independent Albums)" .
Billboard .
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"Top Country Albums: 2014 Year-End Charts" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2015 .
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