Produced by award-winning Monroe Jones ({{Mark Schultz}}, {{Third Day}}, {{Chris Rice}}, {{Ginny Owens}}, {{Salvador}}), and orchestrated by Carl Marsh, the album comprises thirteen songs that follow the birth of Christ from the prophecies of Isaiah to his birth in Bethlehem, with both traditional and original Christmas cuts.
Artists contributing to the project include some of the most respected female vocalists in popular music: Leigh Nash of {{Sixpence None the Richer}}, {{Jaci Velasquez}}, {{Maire Brennan}}, {{Ginny Owens}}, {{Cindy Morgan}}, Da'dra Crawford and Nee'C Walls of {{Anointed}}, {{Crystal Lewis}}, {{Nicole C. Mullen}} (pictured), {{Erin O'Donnell}}, {{Rachael Lampa}} and {{Amy Grant}}. "We had a vision to present a project on the level of ==Streams== and ==My Utmost== for His Highest," said Jim Chaffee, Myrrh vice president/general manager, "that would present the power of the Gospel inherent in the story of Christmas.
"I believe that the level of talent and artistry this album holds truly captures that vision, and offers a unique celebration of the beautiful night when God gave His people a Savior."
The album will release simultaneously with a companion book by the same title from CCM Books/Harvest House Publishers, which will feature true women's stories of Christmas, as told to Janice Chaffee.
One Silent Night features soaring arrangements of the classic Christmas hymns "O Holy Night," sung by Lewis, and "Silent Night," sung by Velasquez, as well as lush orchestrations on "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" and "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem," as performed by the renowned Irish Film Orchestra.
Also included on the album are the contemporary Christmas classics "Child of God," sung by Grant; "Rose of Bethlehem," sung by Brennan; and "Mary Did You Know," sung by O'Donnell, along with five new compositions penned specifically for the project.
Seven of the female artists appearing on the album are also featured in the One Silent Night book along with ten other notable Christian women from various walks of life. Each shares her own unique story of how Christ has impacted her life through the incarnation of God as a baby in a manger.
"In a duet of women's songs and stories, this project affirms the true meaning and everlasting message of Christmas," says author Janice Chaffee. "God chose to deliver a Savior to us through a simple young woman, and through the voices of women today, the message of the Savior continues to be heard."
by Barry Smades for The Music Channel at Crosswalk.com
