Testimony | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 7, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Genre | Gospel | |||
Length | 39:29 | |||
Label | Gaither Music Group | |||
Gloria Gaynor chronology | ||||
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Testimony is the twentieth studio album by American singer Gloria Gaynor. The album was released on June 7, 2019, by Gaither Music Group. [1] [2] It won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. The song "Talkin' 'Bout Jesus" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song. [3]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Amazing Grace" | 5:08 |
2. | "Back on Top" | 3:35 |
3. | "He Won't Let Go" (featuring Bart Millard) | 4:16 |
4. | "Joy Comes in the Morning" | 2:59 |
5. | "Only You Can Do" | 3:46 |
6. | "Singin' Over Me" (featuring Jason Crabb) | 3:43 |
7. | "Talkin' 'Bout Jesus" (featuring Yolanda Adams) | 3:14 |
8. | "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" (featuring Jason Crabb, Mike Farris and Bart Millard) | 4:17 |
9. | "Man of Peace" (featuring Mike Farris) | 4:30 |
10. | "Day One" | 4:01 |
Total length: | 39:29 |
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard) [4] | 4 |
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