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Reviewing the album from ''[[Nash Country Weekly|Country Weekly]]'', David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."<ref name="NCW">{{cite web|first=David|last=Guy|title=Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots" |url=http:/www.countryweekly.com/reviews/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908125317/http:/www.countryweekly.com/reviews/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots |dead-url=yes |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |journal=[[Nash Country Weekly|Country Weekly]] |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".<ref name="JFH Rice"/> John DiBiase describes, "''Deep Roots'' is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."<ref name="JFH DiBiase"/> Dawn Theresa states, "''Deep Roots'' is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."<ref name="NRT"/> Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"<ref name="IVM"/>
Reviewing the album from ''[[Nash Country Weekly|Country Weekly]]'', David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."<ref name="NCW">{{cite web|first=David|last=Guy|title=Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots" |url=http://www.countryweekly.com/reviews/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908125317/http:/www.countryweekly.com/reviews/steven-curtis-chapman-deep-roots |dead-url=yes |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |journal=[[Nash Country Weekly|Country Weekly]] |accessdate=August 29, 2016|date=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".<ref name="JFH Rice"/> John DiBiase describes, "''Deep Roots'' is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."<ref name="JFH DiBiase"/> Dawn Theresa states, "''Deep Roots'' is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."<ref name="NRT"/> Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"<ref name="IVM"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

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Deep Roots is a studio album by Steven Curtis Chapman. Steven Curtis Chapman alongside Cracker Barrel released the album on March 11, 2013.

Background and recording

The album was recorded at Beech Street Studios by Brent King and mixed by him along with Sean Moffitt, while the album was mastered by Brad Blackworth from Euphonic Masters. The album has performances by his father, Herb Chapman Sr. and his brother Herb Chapman Jr. alongside ones from his eldest son, Caleb Chapman from Colony House, and his daughter-in-law, Jillian Edwards Chapman, who is married to his son, Will Chapman. The gospel music and bluegrass music legend Ricky Skaggs performs on this album.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Indie Vision Music[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
[3]
New Release Today[4]

Reviewing the album from Country Weekly, David Guy replies, "For the gospel and contemporary Christian fan, this album will be uplifting and a welcome addition to the catalog of a prolific artist."[5] Mark Rice writes, "the album is a joy to listen to".[2] John DiBiase describes, "Deep Roots is a wonderful, under-the-radar release that gets back to the basics in a refreshing way; it's a palette-cleanser for today's often overly busy music and a great tool for intimate worship. Don't miss it."[3] Dawn Theresa states, "Deep Roots is more than just another hymns record – it's an artist reconnecting with his past and reminding us that hope and light are found in a deep-rooted faith."[4] Jonathan Andre says, "A great purchase if you thoroughly enjoy the acoustic and bluegrass genre, this album is a great divergence from Steven, as he branches out into some new music. Well done Steven for a different, yet equally profound and welcoming album!"[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"Louisa M.R. Stead, William J. Kirkpatrick4:13
2."How Great Thou Art" (featuring Jillian Edwards Chapman)Stuart Hine4:46
3."What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (featuring Ricky Skaggs)Charles Crozat Converse, Joseph Medlicott Scriven3:18
4."Blessed Assurance"Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp5:03
5."Life is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.)Ezra Snow, M.E. Abbey, Charles Tillman3:55
6."He Touched Me" (featuring Herb Chapman Sr. and Herb Chapman Jr.)William J. Gaither3:08
7."Hiding Place"Steven Curtis Chapman, Jerry Salley4:00
8."Rock of Ages"Augustus M. Toplady, Thomas Hastings3:02
9."Be Still and Know" (featuring Caleb Chapman)Chapman2:57
10."His Eyes"Chapman, James Elliott3:38
11."My Redeemer is Faithful and True"Chapman, Elliott3:22
12."Cinderella"Chapman5:33
Total length:46:55

Personnel

  • Steven Curtis Chapman – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, producer, arranger
  • Jillian Edwards Chapman – vocals
  • Ricky Skaggs – vocals, appears courtesy of Skaggs Family Records
  • Herb Chapman, Sr. – vocals, acoustic guitar on "He Touched Me"
  • Herb Chapman, Jr. – vocals
  • Caleb Chapman – vocals
  • Scott Sheriff – background vocals for "My Redeemer is Faithful and True"
  • Gordon Mote – piano
  • Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Brent Milligan – bass, cello, baritone, producer
  • Dan Dugmore – dobro, steel guitar
  • Rob Ickes – dobro
  • Brent King – recording, mixing
  • Sean Moffitt – mixing
  • Brad Blackwood – mastering
  • Jim Houser – managing
  • Dan Raines – managing
  • Chris Hollo – photographing
  • Camille Blinn – photographing
  • Dena Divito – thanking

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 68
US Top Bluegrass Albums (Billboard)[7] 1
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 2
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 11

References

  1. ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (March 18, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman – Deep Roots". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on May 22, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Rice, Mark (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  3. ^ a b DiBiase, John (March 10, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman, "Deep Roots" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Theresa, Dawn (March 26, 2013). "True to His Roots". New Release Today. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  5. ^ Guy, David (March 11, 2013). "Steven Curtis Chapman: "Deep Roots"". Country Weekly. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  7. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Top Bluegrass Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  8. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  9. ^ "Steven Curtis Chapman Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
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