The Heart of Me (album)

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The Heart of Me
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Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2002
Studio
  • Fun Attic Studio (Franklin, Tennessee)
  • House of Big and Sound Kitchen (Nashville, Tennessee)
  • Scrimshaw Sound (Antioch, Tennessee)
Genre CCM, Christian pop, inspirational
Length43:46
Label Reunion
Producer
  • Christopher Harris
  • Nathan DiGesare
Kathy Troccoli chronology
Love Has a Name
(2000)
The Heart of Me
(2002)
Greatest Hits
(2003)

The Heart of Me is the twelfth studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Kathy Troccoli. It was released on September 24, 2002, by Reunion Records. [1] [2] The album earned Troccoli her third Grammy nomination (her first since 1988) for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 45th Grammy Awards. [3] The Heart of Me debuted and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Take Me Higher" Kathy Troccoli, Bruce Sudano, Alisa Gyse, Nathan DiGesare3:41
2."You're the Heart of Me" (*)Ty Lacy, Sam Mizell, Steve Siler4:10
3."All for the Life of Me" (*)Don Koch, Tony Wood, Brian White4:36
4."Ever Since the Day"K. Troccoli, N. DiGesare, Mike Norello3:57
5."Love Has Come"K. Troccoli, N. DiGesare, Matt Maher 5:06
6."A Love That Won't Walk Away"T. Lacy, Jess Cates3:55
7."Heaven Knows"K. Troccoli, N. DiGesare5:18
8."He Will Shelter You" (*)T. Lacy, Arnie Roman3:50
9."Just Like You"M. Maher4:01
10."You're Still God" (*)K. Troccoli, Dorothy Ophals5:12

Note: (*) - tracks produced by Christopher Harris; all remaining tracks produced by Nathan DiGesare.

Personnel

Production

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Trevor Kirk of Cross Rhythms rated The Heart of Me 9 out of 10 saying that "throughout the album, every song is a strong one. Kathy has several songwriting credits, notably on 'Heaven Knows' and the closer, 'You're Still God,' a five minute-plus paean of praise to her Saviour. Definitely recommended."

Charts

Chart (2002)Peak
position
US Top Christian Albums ( Billboard ) [5] 37

Radio singles

YearSinglesPeak positions
CCM Inspo
2002"All for the Life of Me"4 [6]
2003"You're the Heart of Me"18 [7]

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