NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 25, 2022) — GRAMMY® Award-winning country singer/songwriter, John Berry, has recorded and released an inspiring, faith-based album, Find My Joy, featuring heartfelt renditions of Gospel classics that have inspired him offstage and grounded his lauded musical journey. Best recognized for his hit song, “Your Love Amazes Me” and his incredible rendition of the Christmas classic, “Oh Holy Night,” Berry seamlessly delivers timeless standards “How Great Thou Art,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “I Surrender All” and several new songs sharing the jubilation he has found personally with listeners everywhere.
The new album, Find My Joy, features his unmistakable voice that has garnered Platinum records and 20 hit singles. The uplifting and exhilarating project was arranged and produced by multi-award-winning producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Dorff, and distributed by Gaither Music Group – Gaither Gospel Series. The album is available to purchase on Johnberry.com, Gaither.com and Amazon.com, as well as independent Christian retailers, and is available for download and streaming on all digital music platforms at smarturl.it/findmyjoyjb.
“I love the opportunity I have had to create new music, and it is awesome to look back here at the beginning of a new year and see that for 10, 20, 25 years I have had new music to share. To be able to create this project with Steve Dorff – Amazing!” exclaimed John Berry.
“Gaither Music Group is honored to partner with John and his team for this special recording,” stated Paul Sizelove, president of Gaither Music Group. “John has impacted countless people with his songwriting, performances and radio hits. He has developed a brand of faith and family that brings uplifting entertainment, as well as encouragement to listeners, and we are excited to introduce his renditions of these timeless songs on the Gaither platforms.”
Track List – Find My Joy
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
- I Surrender All – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
- Find My Joy – Steve Dorff / Jack Cassidy
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
- It Is Well With My Soul – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
- Something Bigger Than Me – Steve Dorff / Marty Panzer
- How Great Thou Art – Stuart K. Hine
- Blessings – Laura Story
- Blessed Assurance – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
- Live Like You – Steve Dorff / Jack Cassidy
Backstory: John was deep in the middle of his throat cancer treatment during Spring 2019 and, as one can imagine, he was not in a good place—it was very hard for him physically, emotionally, and mentally as he faced an uncertain future as an entertainer. Fast forward to 2020 and the world was deep into the COVID-19 pandemic. As a touring artist, he faced widespread tour cancellations and the unknowns of a shut-down world. Seeking productivity and healing, he was ready to dive into a new recording project.
The single “Find My Joy” was written in September 2020 by Steve Dorff and Jack Cassidy. In January 2021, Dorff played the song for John and his wife Robin during a meeting to discuss arrangements for the new project. John immediately knew he wanted the song on the album. Soon after, they decided Steve would produce the entire album. Though Dorff didn’t grow up with traditional Christian music, he was drawn to the melodies, allowing him to bring a unique sound to the production.
Creative touches included a 60-piece Utah Symphony Orchestra (arranged by Larry Herbstritt), piano by Gordon Mote, and orchestration conducted by Dorff. The result: an incredible musical project filled with reverence and renewal.
“I really loved the idea of putting my own musical spin on some of these incredible pieces of musical art,” added Steve Dorff. “John was so very collaborative in letting me be inventive in my approach to the overall sound and production of the project.”
The album was recorded at Dorffmeister Studio, Sound Stage, and Masterfonics. Engineering was led by Craig White with assistance from David Bates and Joel McKenney. Musicians included Jimmy Nichols (keys), B. James Lowry and Justin Ostrander (guitars), and background vocals from Tania Hancheroff, Kim Keyes, Joe Chemay, Robert Bailey, and Gene Miller. Programming and additional keyboards were by Dorff, and Caelan Berry played drums on “Live Like You” and “How Great Thou Art.”
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