Diamond (Jaci Velasquez album)

Diamond received mixed reviews. AllMusic notes that "the result (of the mixed genres of this album) is a somewhat jarring experience...In that respect, Diamond feels a little too self-conscious, too concerned about what the commercial prospects of the album would be rather than making a bold artistic statement".[4] Roger Gelwicks of Jesus Freak Hideout.com says that "Diamond doesn't feel very surprising in its execution, although this is probably the most radio-friendly Velasquez has ever been...songs with innovation and vibrancy just aren't to be found here".[5] Both Allmusic and Jesus Freak Hideout gave this album 3 out of 5 stars.[4][5]

• Jaci Velasquez – lead vocals, backing vocals
• Chris Bevins – acoustic piano, keyboards, synth bass, percussion, string arrangements
• Craig Swift – keyboards, programming, synth bass, saxophones, horn arrangements, string arrangements, backing vocals
• Nic Gonzales – acoustic guitars, backing vocals
• Mike Payne – guitars, electric guitars
• Ron Robinson – guitars
• Josh Gonzales – bass guitar
• Tommy Lee – bass guitar
• Ben Cordonero – drums
• Garth Justice – drums
• Elliot Torres – percussion
• Justin Carpenter – trombone
• Leif Shires – trumpet
• David Angell – strings
• David Davidson – strings, string arrangements
• Jason Barton – backing vocals
• Michelle Swift – backing vocals

• Andrew Patton – executive producer, A&R
• Chris Bevins – producer, engineer
• Craig Swift – producer, engineer
• Sean Moffitt – mixing
• Steve Xavier – mix assistant
• Andrew Mendelson – mastering
• Daniel McCarthy – package design, layout
• Micah Kandros – photography
• Betsy Jones – wardrobe stylist
• Jessica Mallum – hair stylist, make-up