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2006 studio album by Alan Jackson
Precious Memories is the thirteenth studio album and the first gospel album by American
country music artist
Alan Jackson . It was released on February 28, 2006 on the
Arista Nashville label. This project began at The Rukkus Room Recording Studios when Alan Jackson recorded a song for his Father-In-Law’s funeral. This recording led to what is now the Precious Memories album.[
citation needed ] Unlike his previous albums, this is a side project composed of traditional
gospel songs. Although no singles were released from it, Precious Memories earned a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (
RIAA ).
A second volume,
Precious Memories Volume II , was released on March 26, 2013.
Track listing
All tracks Traditional except where noted.
"
Blessed Assurance " – 1:56 (Phoebe P. Knapp, Fanny J. Crosby)
"
Softly and Tenderly " – 3:17 (
Will L. Thompson )
"
I Love to Tell the Story " – 2:53 (William G. Fischer,
Katherine Hankey )
"When We All Get to Heaven" (Eliza E. Hewitt) – 1:44
"
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus " (Louisa M. R. Stead) – 1:52
"
In the Garden " (
Charles Austin Miles ) – 2:54
"
Are You Washed in the Blood? " (Elisha Hoffman)– 1:15
"
I'll Fly Away " (
Albert E. Brumley ) – 2:13
"
What a Friend We Have in Jesus " (Charles Converse, Joseph Scriven) – 2:16
"Standing on the Promises" (Russell Kelso Carter) – 1:35
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" (Helen H. Lemmel) – 3:47
"
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms " (Anthony J. Showalter, Elisha A. Hoffman)– 1:34
"
The Old Rugged Cross " (George Bennard) – 3:06
"
How Great Thou Art " (Stuart Hine) – 3:32
"I Want to Stroll Over Heaven with You" (Dale Dodson) – 3:06
Personnel
As listed in liner notes.
[8]
Alan Jackson – vocals,
acoustic guitar
Melodie Crittenden – backing vocals
Ali Jackson – backing vocals on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"
Dani Jackson – assistant backing vocals on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"
Denise Jackson – backing vocals on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"
Mattie Jackson – backing vocals on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"
Brent Mason – acoustic guitar
Gary Prim –
piano ,
organ
John Wesley Ryles – backing vocals
Keith Stegall – piano on "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
Chart performance
Precious Memories debuted at No. 4 on the U.S.
Billboard 200 , and No. 1 on the
Top Country Albums , becoming his eighth #1 country album. In August 2006, Precious Memories was certified Platinum by the
RIAA . It has sold 389,600 copies in the United States as of November 2017.
[9]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Sales and certifications
Region
Provider
Certification
Sales
United States
RIAA
Platinum
[19]
389,600
[9]
Awards
In 2007, the album won a
Dove Award for Country Album of the Year at the
38th GMA Dove Awards .
[20]
References
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Critic reviews at Metacritic
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"About.com review" . Archived from
the original on 2010-04-08. Retrieved 2013-04-26 .
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Precious Memories at
AllMusic
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"Entertainment Weekly review" . Archived from
the original on 2009-04-27. Retrieved 2013-04-26 .
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No Depression review
Archived July 19, 2013, at the
Wayback Machine
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"Rolling Stone review" .
Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved February 3, 2008 . {{
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link )
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"Stylus Magazine review" . Archived from
the original on 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2013-04-26 .
^ Precious Memories (CD). Alan Jackson. Arista Nashville. 2005. 82876-80281-2.{{
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a
b Bjorke, Matt (November 26, 2017).
"Top Country Catalog Sales Chart: November 26, 2017" . Roughstock. Retrieved December 16, 2017 .
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"Alan Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)" .
Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020.
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"Alan Jackson Chart History (Christian Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020.
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"Alan Jackson Chart History (Top Country Albums)" .
Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020.
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"Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2006" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
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"Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2006" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
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"Top Country Albums – Year-End 2006" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
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"Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2007" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
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"Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2007" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
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"Top Country Albums – Year-End 2007" . Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
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"Gold & Platinum – February 16, 2010" . RIAA. Retrieved February 16, 2010 .
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38th Annual GMA Awards
Archived 2009-04-26 at the
Wayback Machine on About.com
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