The Prince of Egypt: Nashville | ||||
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Soundtrack album by Various Artists | ||||
Released | November 17, 1998 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 72:50 | |||
Label | DreamWorks Nashville | |||
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The Prince of Egypt: Nashville [1] was one of three albums produced alongside the release of DreamWorks's 1998 film, The Prince of Egypt . This country-themed album included songs written and inspired by the film, featuring prominent country acts.
It peaked at #6 and #8 on Billboard magazine's Top Contemporary Christian and Top Country Album charts respectively.
Two of the singles contained here entered the Hot Country Singles & tracks charts: Judd's rendition "Freedom" at #68, and Andrews' "I Will Be There for You" (also included on her debut album Heart Shaped World ) at #28. The latter also peaked at #8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts.
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United States (RIAA) [6] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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