“How Great Thou Art.” by Jordan Smith Off his forthcoming album

Jordan Smith have got something to listen to while waiting for his full body of work.  His vocal prowess has registered in the minds of music lovers particularly his fans since his journey at the Voice season 9 over a decade ago.

Jordan is an accomplished singer and songwriter from Harlan, Kentucky His  collection album with Gaither Music Group, The People’s Hymnal, is due out in February 21, 2025, with its pre-order LIVE now. The record, his fifth studio album and sixth overall, comes nine years after releasing Something Beautiful, his acclaimed 2016 David Foster/Stephan Moccio co-produced, pop-leaning debut.

Ahead of the full album release next year, Smith has released today the record’s first single from The People’s Hymnal–a smoldering rendition of “How Great Thou Art.”

A creative lyric video for this masterpiece rendition, available now on digital platforms, is available here. You can stream the single here and pre-order the album here.

The People’s Hymnal, out February 21, 2025, is co-produced by guitarist-producer extraordinaire Colin Linden (Lucinda Williams, the McCrary Sisters, also the primary music producer, songwriter and musician for ABC’s hit show Nashville) and Tommy Sims, who co-wrote Eric Clapton’s GRAMMY-winning song, “Change the World” and has worked with everyone from CeCe Winans to Bruce Springsteen. It is a contemporary gospel, pop-tinged album that showcases the dynamic breadth of Smith’s vocals with a collection of stirring arrangements that are familiar yet reimagined.

Smith first gained national recognition when he won season 9 of the singing competition “The Voice” in 2015. Shortly after, he made history on Billboard’s Christian Charts by being the first artist to hold the top two positions concurrently. Smith’s first album debuted at No. 2 in sales in the iTunes Store. In 2018, his song “Ashes” was recorded by his idol, Celine Dion, for the Deadpool 2 soundtrack. He has been honored by his hometown as a Kentucky Colonel and named “Kentuckian of the Year.” Recently, Smith placed third in the esteemed American Song Contest.

Track Listing:

1. Oh Happy Day
2. How Great Thou Art
3. I Surrender All
4. Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
5. Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Lord Unto Me)
6. Where Could I Go
7. His Eye Is on the Sparrow
8. What a Friend Medley (What a Friend We Have in Jesus / ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus / Amazing Grace / Will the Circle Be Unbroken)
9. The People’s Hymn (Precious Lord, Take My Hand / Bridge Over Troubled Water / You’ve Got a Friend )