Tracy Lawrence – The Rock
June 9, 2009 by Scott Winterroth, Editor
Filed under Country Music, FEATURED, New Release, Reviews
Tracy Lawrence’s smooth and easy voice has graced the country music charts over the years with hits like “Paint me a Birmingham” and “Find out who Your Friends are” but in his latest album, Lawrence looks towards a higher power for inspiration. “The Rock”, released today, features a 10-track, passionate collection of faith inspired songs.
“This project is really not a departure from the music I’ve always recorded,” said Lawrence in a prepared statement. “The music is still in the same vein but the messages are little more moving. It’s a powerful combination that I think will touch a piece of everyone’s heart.”
While “The Rock” might not contest with today’s typical chart movers, its spiritual undertone is what some would consider part of country music’s foundation.
The time was right artistically, emotionally and spiritually, Lawrence explained, his life and career experiences helped shape this album.
It’s not every day an artist produces and releases an album like “The Rock.” You might find a hidden track in an album or two but with Lawrence’s album, listeners have the opportunity to truly connect, in multiple ways, with the artist and hopefully be inspired. In the challenging times we face, most would agree we all could use a little faith and inspiration.
“The Rock” was co-produced by Lawrence and Julian King and features Lawrence’s road band. To find out where to purchase “The Rock”, visit tracylawrence.com.
Download “The Rock” bonus track verson on iTunes: 
Catch Lawrence live at Country Thunder on July 15. View the CMC Concert, Fair and Festival Guide for more.
I love Tracy's newest CD "The Rock" every bit as much as all of his previous CDs. But as a longtime listener, I have to say that Tracy has, from his very first CD "Sticks and Stones" and pretty much every CD since has had at least one cut that has touched on faith in some way. The lyrics touch on 'God', 'The Lord', 'prayer' or simply mentions Christian behavior towards others. He practices what he preaches too. Not only in his private charities, but in other actions as well. But to me, "The Rock" is his way of sharing the love that he has known and inviting others to learn about it and benefit from it too. As the saying goes, "try it-you'll like it".