~ Michael English ~

“When people listen to it, they’re really happy about it,” says Michael.
With good reason…

The eclectic mix of old songs and new, guest artists and good ol’ fashioned vocal chops intersect beautifully-yet another testament of a great artist—one with whom other great artists want to collaborate. On this particular record, powerhouse Crystal Lewis makes an appearance on the duet “Knew You Were Waiting,” originally sung by Aretha Franklin and George Michael, and later re-cut by Michael McDonald.

“Singing with her has always been a dream of mine,” says Michael.
Other songs on the record include “Stubborn” formerly recorded by Len Ann Womack, a remake of his arguably most popular song, “In Christ Alone,” and the title track, originally cut by Montgomery Gentry. Through powerful stories and imagery, the song tells a tale of everyone who has faced adversity, been beaten up a bit by life, yet come through even stronger for it.

“Choosing this as the title cut just fit for the album,” shares Michael. “The lyrics are amazing. It’s how I grew up.”

“Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
Don't give up hope: some people change.
Against all odds, against the grain,
Love finds a way: some people change.
Thank God for those who make it:
Let them be the Light.” – Some People Change

Like everyone else, Michael has traversed his fair share of valleys. While at a precipice of his musical success, life showed up in ways that forced Michael to step back, regroup and rediscover what it means to be truly dependent on Christ. Transparent about his own mistakes and struggles along the way, Michael can now authentically meet them at the intersection of grace and shame…as a living testimony of God’s promises to work all things for good.

Today, Michael is singing with a wisdom that only life, trial and honesty can lend. It’s that same honesty and vulnerability that has allowed Michael to identify with, pray for and connect with people around the world who are struggling, who are flailing, who are…people.

“I hear people leaving concerts saying that they were ministered to and touched by my story,” shares Michael. “They are telling me that they now have feelings of hope.”

Hope is perhaps nowhere more poignantly delivered than through the new, compelling recording of “In Christ Alone.”

“When that song with number one in 1990, I was being treated for depression,” he shares.

In a new place spiritually and emotionally, Michael’s latest interpretation brings the song to life in a new way…which also comes across sonically—a gamble for such a well-loved classic.

Understandably a bit wary about reworking such a career song, Michael did his due diligence to run it by one of his most esteemed fans…quarterback Frank Reich.

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