Reba McEntire ‘Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope’

Written by: Kelly Meade (1/29/2017)

Few people have made an impact on the world of entertainment over the past thirty years as much as Reba McEntire. Throughout her illustrious career, Reba has found success not only in the world of country music, but also in film, television, on Broadway as well as being a business entrepreneur. Her music has touched the lives of listeners spanning beyond the country music genre and with the release of Sing It Now: Songs of Hope & Faith, Reba shares her faith that has been a constant companion through it all. This two-disc collection contains both familiar, beloved hymns of the church as well as an album of original songs.

Disc one begins with “Jesus Loves Me” which is a song that many of us learn as a child, but the words remain true throughout our lives.

Among the other stand-out tracks are Reba’s beautiful renditions of “Amazing Grace”, “In The Garden/Peace, Peace” & “How Great Thou Art” while “Softly And Tenderly”, featuring Trisha Yearwood & Kelly Clarkson, closes the hymn portion of the set with heartfelt vocals and harmony.

“Sing It Now” opens disc two telling of how God uses the words of hymns to remind us of His unchanging love as we face trials & difficulties in our lives.

The lyrical imagery of “There Is A God” encourages us to look for evidence of our Creator in the wonder of the world around us. His presence & majesty can be found in everything from the tiniest seed to the tallest tree and also within the blessings we receive on a daily basis.

“Back To God” is a timely song that examines the broken down state of humanity while recognizing that the only answer to the questions, fear & pain is to turn to God in prayer and surrender control to Him.

Closing track, “Say A Prayer”, acknowledges the importance of joining together in prayer and praying for others as we all struggle with hardships & experience pain at some point in our lives. Prayer is indeed powerful and one of the best things we can do for one another.

Complete with Reba’s signature style & sound, Sing It Now: Songs of Hope & Faith inspires with music that speaks to the hearts of listeners while keeping the attention on the love and grace of our Heavenly Father.

4.5/5