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]
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| Studio album by Hillary Scott & the Scott Family | ||||
| Released | July 29, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–16 | |||
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| Length | 52:09 | |||
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| Producer | Ricky Skaggs | |||
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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
editIn 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
edit"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
edit"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
editLove 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
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Beautiful Messes" |
| 3:53 |
| 2. | "Still" |
| 3:24 |
| 3. | "Sheltered in the Arms of God" |
| 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) |
| 4:05 |
| 7. | "Thy Will" |
| 3:56 |
| 8. | "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)" | Chris Rice | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Love Remains" |
| 3:56 |
| 10. | "We March On" |
| 3:42 |
| 11. | "Your Unfailing Love" |
| 2:35 |
| 12. | "Come Thou Fount" |
| 4:13 |
| 13. | "Ain't No Grave" (featuring Cheryl White) |
| 4:47 |
| Total length: | 52:09 | ||
Charts
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Year end chartsedit
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Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalog No. | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | July 29, 2016 | CD | EMI Nashville | 002505602 | [21] |
| Digital download | — | [22] | |||
| November 11, 2016 | Vinyl | Capitol Nashville | 002572401 | [23] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Hillary Scott & The Scott Family - Love Remains - Amazon.com Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ a b c Radio.com Staff (April 22, 2016). "Hillary Scott Debuts New Single 'Thy Will'". Radio.com. CBS Corporation. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Hillary Scott - Chart history". Billboard Hot Christian Songs for Hillary Scott. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ Variety Staff (6 December 2016). "Grammy Nominations: Full List of Nominees for 59th Annual Awards".
- ^ Academy, Recording (12 February 2017). "Congrats Best Contemporary Christian Music Album 'Love Remains' @HillaryScottLA & The Scott Family #GRAMMYs".
- ^ 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.
- ^ McClellan, Laura (June 20, 2016). "Hillary Scott Reveals Release Date for Gospel Album, 'Love Remains'". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ a b c Nicholson, Jessica (April 22, 2016). "Hillary Scott Announces Gospel Project 'Love Remains'". MusicRow. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ HillaryScottVEVO (June 20, 2016). "Hillary Scott & The Scott Family - Thy Will". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Hillary Scott - Chart history". Billboard Hot Country Songs for Hillary Scott. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Chart Search". Billboard Hot Christian Songs for Hillary Scott. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Top Album Sales" (The Week Of: August 20, 2016). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (December 14, 2017). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: December 14, 2017". Roughstock.
- ^ "CHART WATCH #380". auspOp. August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "Chart Search". Billboard Top Canadian Albums for Hillary Scott. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums (The Week Of: August 20, 2016)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Top Country Albums (The Week Of: August 20, 2016)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Christian Albums : Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Country Albums : Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Love Remains - Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Hillary Scott | Release Info" (CD). AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Love Remains - Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Hillary Scott | Release Info" (Digital Download). AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Love Remains - Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Hillary Scott | Release Info" (Vinyl). AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 18, 2016.