The Reason (Diamond Rio album)
The Reason is the ninth studio album from American Country band Diamond Rio, released on September 22, 2009, by Word Records, their second and final studio release with the label.
The Reason | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 22, 2009 | |||
Genre | Country, Christian | |||
Label | Word | |||
Producer | Michael Clute, Diamond Rio | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Track listing
- "The Reason" (Joe Beck, Jimmy Olander, Marty Roe) - 3:08
- "This Is My Life" (Olander, Roe, Matthew West) - 3:52
- "God Is There" (Bernie Herms, Olander, Roe) - 4:19
- "Reaching for Me" (Michael Boggs, Chad R. Cates) - 3:40
- "Into Your Hands" (Chris Eaton, Olander, Roe) - 4:08
- "Just Love" (Eaton, Olander, Roe) - 4:16
- "Moments of Heaven on Earth" (Don Pfrimmer, Dan Truman) - 3:43
- "My God Does" (Sarah Buxton, Bob DiPiero, Craig Wiseman) - 3:45
- "Wherever I Am" (Olander, Roe, West) - 3:55
- "What Are We Gonna Do Now" (Beck, Chaz Bosarge, Dana Williams) - 4:15
- "In God We Still Trust" (Rob LeClair, Bill Nash, Kim Nash) - 3:22
Personnel
Diamond Rio
- Marty Roe – lead vocals
- Dan Truman – pianos, keyboards
- Jimmy Olander – acoustic guitar, electric guitars
- Gene Johnson – mandolin, tenor vocals
- Dana Williams – bass, baritone vocals
- Brian Prout – drums
Production
- Diamond Rio – producers
- Mike Clute – producer, engineer, mixing
- Hank Williams – mastering
- Jamie Kiner – A&R
- Katherine Petillo – art direction, design
- Russ Harrington – photography
- Paula Turner – grooming
Awards
At the 41st GMA Dove Awards, The Reason won a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year. Also, the song "God Is There" was nominated for Song of the Year and Country Recorded Song of the Year.
On February 13, 2011, the album won the Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album.
Chart performance
Chart (2009) | Peak position[2] |
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U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 41 |
U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums | 17 |
References
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