GRAMMY and Dove Award nominated worshipers All Sons & Daughters released their fourth full-length album, Poets & Saints, last week to 5-star critical acclaim as the project hit No. 1 on the SoundScan Praise & Worship chart and No. 1 on the iTunes® Christian & Gospel Albums chart in the U.S., holding that position all week and hitting as high as No. 6 on the iTunes overall Albums chart. Poets & Saints also hit No. 4 on both the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel and Folk charts, No. 10 on Billboard's overall Independent chart and No. 3 on the UK Official Christian & Gospel Albums chart.
The album's first single, "I Surrender," which was co-written by Jason Ingram and inspired by the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, sets the tone for the recording. This track, as with every turn on the album, which was produced by All Sons & Daughters and Chad Copelin (Crowder, Gungor),explores new sonic territory for the band. The duo's David Leonard narrates the story of the song here, as well as tells the story of "Rest In You" inspired by St. Augustine and against the backdrop of Milan here.
In addition to the album, All Sons & Daughters' pastor, Jamie George, penned a companion book, Poets and Saints: Eternal Insight, Extravagant Love, Ordinary People, which delves into the lives of the poets (writers) and saints who inspired the songs. And together, George and AS&D's Leonard and Leslie Jordan created the Poets & Saints video-based curriculum and a study guide, Poets & Saints: A Community Experience, for churches and small groups.
The "Poets & Saints" concept took shape when All Sons & Daughters, George and a film crew ventured to Europe to trace the lives of C.S. Lewis, Saint Patrick, John Newton, Saint Thérèse, Saint Francis, William Cowper, Saint Augustine, George MacDonald and others, mining for undiscovered gems, something to connect these individuals to modern believers. The resulting epic journey into the lives and stories of these Christ-followers that God used to wake up the world forms an interactive worship experience that introduces 10 important influencers in Christendom, while making a very human connection between their lives and the lives of Christians today.
Together, these resources are resonating with critics and others discovering Poets & Saints:
"I've always said that the best teachers are storytellers, and Jamie George is one of the best storytellers I know. I've been blessed by hearing him tell his stories in person for years. Now it's your turn!" -- Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host
"Poets & Saints, All Sons & Daughters' fourth studio album, is not only a history lesson combined with worship, but it also experiments with combining several musical elements: jazz, folk, bluegrass, country and contemporary worship. Jordan and Leonard have crafted a beautiful album well worth listening to again and again and again!" -- NewReleaseToday.com
"This album continues the classic sound we have come to expect and love from All Sons & Daughters, but it expands the boundaries of those expectations...it does not disappoint. The result is a very theologically rich and musically diverse group of songs to inspire and fuel the church in worship." -- Worship Leader (5-Star review)
"The beautiful new album from All Sons & Daughters...feels familiar within the duo's catalog, marked by intimate warmth, but never tired. It's a tender gift with lovely tracks that guide the listener into the presence of God...this entire album warrants your attention. The beauty is made even clearer if you grab the companion book of the same name by author/pastor Jamie George." -- CCM Magazine
"The concept behind this album is unique, meaningful, and lines up perfectly with the band's sound and style...All Sons & Daughters has wrapped timeless truths in a relatable, beautiful package, and which I believe will strengthen the Church." -- WorshipTeamCoach.com
"Jamie cuts through the religious stereotypes. His laid-back, transparent style of storytelling is extremely refreshing and encouraging for a guy like me, who was raised in the church and feels like he has seen it all. Jamie is a new friend that we all truly need to hear from." -- Jeremy Cowart, photographer and founder of Help-Portrait
"All Sons & Daughters continues to impress... Poets & Saints continues the duo's legacy in grand fashion... thoughtful, musically excellent release with a sincere heart of worship." -- JesusFreakHideout.com
"Jamie George is a masterful storyteller with a penchant for real-life situational significance. I've never felt comfortable with church or its confines, but I am proud to call Jamie my pastor, friend, and fellow artist." -- Kevin Max, artist and author, formerly with DC Talk and Audio Adrenaline
"Poets and Saints is truly a treat to listen to. The music is steeped in history and wisdom...Each song tells a story and draws connecting lines from the past to the present, which ultimately directs our gazes upward to the Creator of it all." -- TheChristianBeat.org
The journey that led to the creation of Poets & Saints served as a spiritual wakeup call for those involved in the process, and that experience is now being taken on the road by All Sons & Daughters for the "The Poets & Saints Fall Tour" which also features George and special guest Sandra McCracken. The tour launches today, Sept. 15, in Chandler, AZ and traverses the country before wrapping up Nov. 15 in Birmingham, AL. See below for a listing of the tour dates, and go to http://allsonsanddaughters.com for all the latest tour updates and news.
09.15.16 Chandler, AZ, Cornerstone Church
09.16.16 Redlands, CA, Packinghouse Christian Fellowship
09.17.16 Santa Ana, CA, Calvary Church Santa Ana
09.19.16 Sacramento, CA, Arcade Church
09.20.16 Redding, CA, Little Country Church
09.22.16 Portland, OR, Westside: A Jesus Church
09.23.16 Spokane, WA, Calvary Spokane
09.24.16 Edmonds, WA, Westgate Chapel
10.03.16 Atlanta, GA, Passion City Church
10.17.16 Holland, MI, Hope College
10.18.16 St. Charles, IL, Christ Community Church
10.20.16 Maple Grove, MN, Church Of The Open Door
10.21.16 West Des Moines, IA, Valley Church
10.27.16 Raleigh, NC, Edenton St UMC Sanctuary
10.29.16 Massapequa, NY, Centerpoint Church
10.30.16 Chadds Ford, PA, Calvary Chapel Of Delaware County
11.07.16 Houston, TX, Ecclesia Church
11.09.16 San Antonio, TX, University United Methodist Church
11.10.16 Richardson, TX, First United Methodist Church Richardson
11.11.16 Waco, TX, Common Grounds
11.13.16 Cordova, TN, Highland Church
11.14.16 Birmingham, AL, Canterbury United Methodist Church
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