The SOPHOMORE ALBUM from COLLEEN NIXON (vocals) and JIMMY MITCHELL (piano)with special guests Becky Gaunt (violin), Justin Saunders (cello), Kevin Heider (BGV’s), and Haylee Mitchell (BGV’s)
Following up on the heels of their highly acclaimed self-titled debut last year, Marian Grace presents another soul stirring collection of beautiful hymns and prayers that soar with angelic vocals, uniquely crafted piano and string arrangements, and stunning overall production. Featuring such classics as Be Thou My Vision, Fairest Lord Jesus, Lead Kindly Light, and What Wondrous Love, it also has several original arrangements inspired by ancient texts, such as Consumed by Grace, O Sacrament Most Holy, and Ave Maris Stella. The album pre-sold 2500+ units in over 25 countries. (Produced by Allen Parker & Marian Grace)
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LOVE COME ALIVE featuring twelve live tracks from seven acclaimed singer/songwriters who united to raise awareness and funds for the 40 Days for Life
On Saturday, September 24th in downtown Nashville, Rocketown was packed out for Love Come Alive: A Festival of Music for the Culture of Life. This high-energy and packed-out concert brought together internationally acclaimed artists and local singer/songwriters such as Colleen Nixon, Kevin Heider, Haylee Mitchell, and Chris Cole. With 12 fully-produced live tracks from the night, this CD is already being distributed throughout the world. A portion of all proceeds benefit the 40 Days for Life, based in Washington D.C.
The DEBUT ALBUM from COLLEEN NIXON (vocals) and JIMMY MITCHELL (piano)with special guests Matt Walker (cello), Christine Simpson (BGV’s), and Peter Wigton (BGV’s)
With the lofty goal of uncovering the Church’s richest musical treasures, this debut from Marian Grace (Colleen Nixon and Jimmy Mitchell) was met with wild success when it first released in the spring of 2010. This glorious album captured the imagination of thousands with its unique, refreshing, and powerful musical arrangements combined with moving instrumentation and stunning vocals. It has inspired young and old alike. Also, the various chants on the album are sung by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia and the Fraternus Brothers of Nashville, TN. Tracks include classic hymns (Let All Mortal Flesh, Faith of our Fathers, and more), beautiful chants (Salve Regina,Tantum Ergo, and more), and two originals by Colleen and Jimmy – Behold the Mystery and Heaven’s Before Me. (Produced by Allen Parker & Marian Grace)
