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By India McCarty
Christian music powerhouses Darlene Zschech and CeCe Winans just teamed up for a new version of “Shout To The Lord.”
“Many people ask me if I knew that ‘Shout To The Lord’ was a special song when I wrote it,” Zschech said in a statement about the track. “To be honest, it came at a time when the burdens of life were heavy, and I sat at my little out of tune piano and worshipped. I opened my Bible to Psalm 95, and then through to Psalm 100, I simply sang, prayed and worshipped Jesus. He has my heart, and I have always known a God who delights in caring for and carrying our burdens.”
She continued, “‘Shout To The Lord’ was really sung more than written, and after about 20 minutes the song was complete. I just held onto it for a while and worshipped Jesus with it until I had the courage to play it for our music minister. I made him stand with his back to me as I showed him the song because I was a songwriter with no confidence. After I sang it (and apologized for it along the way), he literally said ‘We are going to sing this song this weekend.’ It was sung over an offering, and by the end of leading people in the song, they were standing and worshipping. The song left my mouth, and then left my life to minister to others.”
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“‘Shout To The Lord’ is one of those songs that sets our hearts towards God,” Winans said in her own statement. “It reminds us to trust in Him because no matter what’s going on in our lives, He is our ‘tower of refuge and strength!’ Getting to lead with Darlene — who has carried this song so beautifully for so many years — was such a joy and honor. I absolutely adore her!”
A joint Instagram post announcing the single’s release reads, “The song that shaped a generation — reimagined as only they could do it. Shout to the Lord — performed by Darlene Zschech & CeCe Winans. A moment captured. A sound reborn. Shout. Again.”
“Shout To The Lord” is the first single off of House of Worship, which is slated to release in January of next year.
Other artists on the project include Brenton Brown, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Brian Doerksen, Charity Gayle, Chris Brown (Elevation Worship), Chris McClarney, Christy Nockels, Cody Carnes, Ed Cash (We The Kingdom), Hillary Scott, Israel Houghton, Josh Baldwin, Kari Jobe, Leeland Mooring, Martin Smith, Matt Redman, Michael W. Smith, Mitch Wong, Naomi Raine, Pat Barrett, Paul Baloche and Tim Hughes.
“What drew me to House of Worship was the opportunity to be a part of something that unites generations through songs that have shaped the Church,” Smith said in a statement. “Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of being a part of projects that have gone all over the world, but I’ve never been a part of a project that has brought so many of these notable songs and artists together under one roof. These songs have truly been anthems of worship for believers around the world, decade after decade. And to sing them with so many leaders in different seasons of ministry, all joined in worship, was something I will never forget!”
Christian music fans can’t wait to hear what the rest of House of Worship holds!
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