CMT Blog: Billy: The Early Years

Alan Jackson has written a melody to a poem written by Billy Graham’s wife, Ruth Graham, and recorded it for the soundtrack for the upcoming biopic, Billy: The Early Years. Jackson first saw the poem in Billy Graham’s autobiography and set it to music - but he’s not the one singing “Ruth’s Prayer” on the soundtrack. That honor goes to Patty Griffin, an estimable songwriter in her own right. And both of those musicians have other credits on the album, too.

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It’s finally here, dear friends! The new CD is finally out! This past Tuesday, May 6th, marked the official release date for my first album with Rounder Records, Secrets. Little can explain what a rewarding experience it is to have worked so hard on something such as this, and then to finally see it all come together to be released. I feel so blessed that I was able to make this album and to have some of my favorite people and musicians as a part of it. To celebrate the day, I visited Kyle Cantrell of XM’s Bluegrass Junction, and did an interview alongside the playing of a few tracks. Later that evening, ASCAP so kindly held a wonderful press party for me at their beautiful office building on Music Row. Thanks to Dan Keen and all the lovely ASCAP people, it was a total blast and a great way to share the excitement of the day.

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