Stephenson goes all gospel
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – The Larry Stephenson Band announced that "Pull Your Savior In," the title track of their forthcoming CD, as their first single release from their upcoming new album.
The disc comes Oct. 21 on Whysper Dream Music. The song was written by Stephenson. The band has also released a special featured track, "Amazing Grace" that features special guests Jimmy Fortune, David Parmley and Dale Perry.
The album was recorded at The Rec Room in Nashville this past summer and produced by Ben Surratt and Stephenson. The release features the five-string banjo talents of Kenny Ingram.
"This is only our fifth all gospel CD, but gospel songs have always been a big part of our stage show. I hope you will enjoy the album as much as we did recording it," said Stephenson.
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