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Love Remains is a studio album by American singer and songwriter Hillary Scott, a founding member of American country music trio Lady A, released in collaboration with her father, Lang Scott; her mother, Linda Davis; and her sister Rylee Scott (credited collectively as 'The Scott Family').[2] It was released on July 29, 2016, by EMI Nashville and Capitol Nashville. The faith-based record incorporates elements of gospel, bluegrass, country, and pop genres and is produced by Ricky Skaggs.[1]

Upon release, Love Remains achieved moderate commercial success, including a top-10 debut on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.[3] It additionally bowed atop the Billboard Christian Albums chart and at number 2 on the Country Albums chart. The record's lead single, "Thy Will", was released in April 2016 and reached the top of the Hot Christian Songs chart that summer.[2][4]

Love Remains won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and "Thy Will" won for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.[5][6]

Background and recording

In 2011, following the passing of Hillary Scott's grandfather, W.M. Scott Jr., the Scott family leaned on their faith and used traditional hymns to comfort one another.[7] They began recording the songs with the intention of sharing those messages of joy with friends and family.[8] This project eventually developed into a full-length album which includes classic hymns, popular Contemporary Christian songs, and newly-written original tracks such as the project's lead single, "Thy Will".[9] This song was inspired by a miscarriage Scott experienced in 2015 while on tour.[7] The family reached out to Ricky Skaggs to produce the album and Skaggs additionally provided instrumentation and guest vocals.[7][9] Christian musicians Steven Curtis Chapman and Cheryl White also make appearances.

Singles

"Thy Will", one of three tracks co-written by Scott, was released to digital retailers, country radio, and Christian radio on April 22, 2016, as the album's lead single.[2][9] Its music video premiered June 20, 2016.[10] The song has since reached 27 on the Hot Country Songs chart and number one on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4][11]

Other songs

"Beautiful Messes", "Love Remains", and "Still" all debuted on the Hot Christian Songs chart following the album's release at 28, 38, and 50, respectively.[12]

Commercial performance

Love Remains debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 with 28,000 units sold in its first week.[3] It was the fourth best-selling album of the week.[13] The album also debuted at numbers one and 2 on the Top Christian Albums and Top Country Albums charts, respectively. The album has sold 165,000 copies in the United States as of December 2017.[14]

Internationally, the album debuted at number 69 in Canada and at number 81 in Australia.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Beautiful Messes"
3:53
2."Still"
  • Justin Ebach
  • Molly Reed
3:24
3."Sheltered in the Arms of God"
  • Jimmie Davis
  • Dottie Rambo
4:44
4."Safe Haven"
4:02
5."The Faithful Love of Jesus" (featuring Steven Curtis Chapman and Ricky Skaggs)
4:17
6."The River (Come On Down)" (featuring Cheryl White)
  • Jordan Feliz
  • Jeff Pardo
4:05
7."Thy Will"
  • Bernie Herms
  • H. Scott
  • Emily Weisband
3:56
8."Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)"Chris Rice3:57
9."Love Remains"
3:56
10."We March On"
3:42
11."Your Unfailing Love"
  • Worley Max McKinney
  • Glenn Warren
2:35
12."Come Thou Fount"
  • Robert Robinson
  • Traditional
4:13
13."Ain't No Grave" (featuring Cheryl White)
  • Hank Bentley
  • David Crowder
  • Seth Philpott
4:47
Total length:52:09

Charts

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, catalog number and reference
Country Date Format Label Catalog No. Ref.
Worldwide July 29, 2016 CD EMI Nashville 002505602 [21]
Digital download
— [22]
November 11, 2016 Vinyl Capitol Nashville 002572401 [23]

References

  1. ^ a b "Hillary Scott & The Scott Family - Love Remains - Amazon.com Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Radio.com Staff (April 22, 2016). "Hillary Scott Debuts New Single 'Thy Will'". Radio.com. CBS Corporation. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Caulfield, Keith (August 7, 2016). "DJ Khaled Earns His First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Major Key'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Hillary Scott - Chart history". Billboard Hot Christian Songs for Hillary Scott. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  5. ^ Variety Staff (6 December 2016). "Grammy Nominations: Full List of Nominees for 59th Annual Awards".
  6. ^ Academy, Recording (12 February 2017). "Congrats Best Contemporary Christian Music Album 'Love Remains' @HillaryScottLA & The Scott Family #GRAMMYs".
  7. ^ a b c Asker, Jim (July 8, 2016). "Hillary Scott on Finding 'Beauty From the Ashes of Sadness' With Her Faith-Based Album and Lady Antebellum's Future". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  8. ^ McClellan, Laura (June 20, 2016). "Hillary Scott Reveals Release Date for Gospel Album, 'Love Remains'". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  9. ^ a b c Nicholson, Jessica (April 22, 2016). "Hillary Scott Announces Gospel Project 'Love Remains'". MusicRow. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  10. ^ HillaryScottVEVO (June 20, 2016). "Hillary Scott & The Scott Family - Thy Will". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  11. ^ "Hillary Scott - Chart history". Billboard Hot Country Songs for Hillary Scott. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Chart Search". Billboard Hot Christian Songs for Hillary Scott. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Top Album Sales" (The Week Of: August 20, 2016). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  14. ^ Bjorke, Matt (December 14, 2017). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: December 14, 2017". Roughstock.
  15. ^ "CHART WATCH #380". auspOp. August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  16. ^ "Chart Search". Billboard Top Canadian Albums for Hillary Scott. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  17. ^ "Top Christian Albums (The Week Of: August 20, 2016)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  18. ^ "Top Country Albums (The Week Of: August 20, 2016)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  19. ^ "Christian Albums : Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  20. ^ "Country Albums : Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  21. ^ "Love Remains - Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Hillary Scott | Release Info" (CD). AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  22. ^ "Love Remains - Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Hillary Scott | Release Info" (Digital Download). AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  23. ^ "Love Remains - Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Hillary Scott | Release Info" (Vinyl). AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
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