Not Afraid (album)

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Not Afraid
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Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 23, 2008
Genre Christian rock, CCM, pop rock
Length39:48 [1]
Label Gotee
Producer Jamie Moore

Not Afraid is the debut studio album by Christian pop rock singer Stephanie Smith. It was released on December 23, 2008, through Gotee Records. [1] The album features the radio singles "Superstar", "Not Afraid" and "Renew Me". [2]

Track listing

  1. "Beauty" [03:38]
  2. "Superstar" [03:12]
  3. "Not Afraid" [03:30]
  4. "Renew Me" [03:01]
  5. "You Alone" [03:54]
  6. "Waitin' On You" [03:32]
  7. "Over It" [02:48]
  8. "In My Eyes" [03:37]
  9. "What If I Made A Mistake?" [03:58]
  10. "Love Out Loud" [03:40]
  11. "First Words" [04:58]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Stephanie Smith, "Not Afraid" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
  2. Bush, Leanne (26 December 2008). "Stephanie Smith's Debut Ushered in with Winter Jam Tour". Christian Post . Retrieved 26 November 2009.