Not Just Stories is the debut extended play by American contemporary worship musician Maryanne J. George. The EP was released on October 8, 2021, via Tribl Records.[1] The EP contains guest appearances by Mitch Wong, Naomi Raine, Dante Bowe, Justus Tams, and Aaron Moses. Austin Davis handled the production of the EP.
| Not Just Stories | |
|---|---|
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| EP by | |
| Released | October 8, 2021 |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Genre | Contemporary worship music |
| Label | Tribl |
| Producer | Austin Davis |
Not Just Stories debuted at number twelve on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart and number three on Top Gospel Albums Chart.
Background
editIn September 2021, Tribl Records announced that they will be releasing Not Just Stories, the debut extended play by Maryanne J. George, on October 8, 2021.[2] The EP featured collaborations with fellow Maverick City Music artists Dante Bowe, Naomi Raine, and Aaron Moses, with additional features from Mitch Wong and Justus Tams.
Maryanne J. George spoke of the album in an interview, saying:[3]
I've said before that this album feels very grounding to me. It captures my heart's cry for the last 11 years, when Mav City didn't exist, and the most important thing to me was serving in my local Indian church as best as I could. I really took that responsibility seriously. God was doing things in me then, cultivating in me a heart of devotion and a spirit of longing. I think this whole album attests to those years. It's focused on surrender, devotion, and sacrifice: tenants [sic] of worship. My prayer is that this album brings us back to the heart of worship.
Release and promotion
editOn September 17, 2021, Maryanne J. George released "Not Just Stories" featuring Aaron Moses as the first and only promotional single from the EP.[4]
Commercial performance
editNot Just Stories debuted at debuted at number twelve on the Top Christian Albums Chart and number three on the Top Gospel Albums Chart published by Billboard in the United States having sold 3,000 equivalent album units.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prayer" | Maryanne J. George | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Journey" (featuring Mitch Wong) |
| 7:01 |
| 3. | "You Have My Yes" (featuring Naomi Raine) |
| 5:18 |
| 4. | "I'm Gonna Worship" (featuring Dante Bowe) |
| 11:47 |
| 5. | "Altar" (featuring Justus Tams) |
| 10:40 |
| 6. | "Be Glorified (Spontaneous)" (featuring Justus Tams) |
| 5:16 |
| 7. | "Not Just Stories" (featuring Aaron Moses) |
| 8:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Journey" (featuring Mitch Wong) | 7:03 |
| 2. | "You Have My Yes" (featuring Naomi Raine) | 5:18 |
| 3. | "I’m Gonna Worship" (featuring Dante Bowe) | 11:47 |
| 4. | "Altar" (featuring Justus Tams) | 10:40 |
| 5. | "Be Glorified (Spontaneous)" (featuring Justus Tams) | 5:17 |
| 6. | "Not Just Stories" (featuring Aaron Moses) | 8:40 |
Charts
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | October 8, 2021 | Tribl Records | [7][6] |
References
edit- ^ Clarks, Jessie (October 8, 2021). "Tribl Records Releases First Solo Record From Maverick City Music Singer Maryanne "MJ" George - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "JFH News: Maryanne "MJ" George To Release "Not Just Stories" EP October 8th". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. September 28, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Maryanne J. George interview — lead worship well". lead worship well. October 8, 2021. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Not Just Stories (feat. Aaron Moses)". Spotify. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (October 22, 2021). "Kierra & Karen Clark-Sheard Team Up Atop Gospel Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Spotify – Not Just Stories". Spotify. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Not Just Stories by Maryanne J. George on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Top Album Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Top Gospel Albums – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 2, 2021.