Greatest Hymns
| Greatest Hymns | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 25, 2005 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, Christmas music | |||
| Length | 63:23 | |||
| Label | Curb | |||
| Selah chronology | ||||
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Greatest Hymns is the fifth studio album from the
Christian hymns
.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " O Sacred Head Now Wounded" | 4:47 | |
| 15. | "Be Thou Near to Me" | David Grow | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 63:23 | ||
Personnel
- Steve Brewster – drums
- Jim Brickman – piano
- Jorgen Carlsson – guitar, bass
- Dane Clark – drums
- Melodie Crittenden – vocals
- Eric Darken – percussion
- Eric Eldenius – drums
- David Grow – keyboards, percussion
- Allan Hall – piano, vocals
- David Hungate – bass
- Jakk Kinkaid – guitar
- Jason Kyle – backing vocals
- Chris Leiber – keyboards
- Jerry McPherson – guitar
- Randy Melson – bass
- John Mock – whistle
- Gordon Mote – organ
- The Nashville String Machine– strings
- Mark Pay – guitar
- Chris Rodriguez – guitar
- John Andrew Schreiner – keyboards
- Jim Smith – vocals
- Laban Smith – vocals
- Shawn Tubbs – guitar
- Windy Wagner – backing vocals
- Biff Watson – guitar
Awards
At the 37th GMA Dove Awards, the album was nominated for Inspirational Album of the Year.[1] Two songs from the album were also nominated for awards. "Be Thou My Vision" was nominated for Worship Song of the Year[2] and "All My Praise" was nominated for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 117 |
| US Top Christian Albums[5] | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Jones, Kim. "Inspirational Album of the Year (Nominee)". About.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Kim. "Worship Song of the Year (Nominee)". About.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Kim. "Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year (Nominee)". About.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ "Selah Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. September 9, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ "Selah Chart History (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. September 9, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Selah – Greatest Hymns". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
