Shout to the Lord
Randy Travis
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My Jesus, my Savior Lord, there is none like You All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My Comfort, my Shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You Shout to the Lord All the earth, let us sing Power and majesty Praise to the King Mountains bow down And the seas will roar At the sound of Your name I sing for joy at the work of Your hands Forever I?ll love You, forever I?ll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in You My Jesus, my Savior Lord, there is none like You All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My Comfort, my Shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You Shout to the Lord All the earth, let us sing Power and majesty Praise to the King Mountains bow down And the seas will roar At the sound of Your name I sing for joy at the work of Your hands Forever I?ll love You, forever I?ll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in You I sing for joy at the work of Your hands Forever I?ll love You, forever I?ll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have Nothing compares to the promise I have Nothing compares to the promise I have in you
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Written by: Darlene Joyce Zschech
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8 facts about this song
Song Composition and Release"Shout to the Lord" is a contemporary worship song composed by Australian singer-songwriter Darlene Zschech in 1993.
- The song was recorded and published by Hillsong Church, a popular Australian Christian Church known for its music production.
- It first appeared on the Hillsong album "People Just Like Us", which was released in July 1994.
- Later, it became a standard worship song, appearing on many church music compilations.
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Darlene Zschech's RoleAs the original composer, Darlene Zschech performed "Shout to the Lord" solo first.
- She then went on to become the worship pastor and principal artist of Hillsong.
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Global Impact"Shout to the Lord" was an international success and is a globally recognized praise and worship song. It has been translated into numerous languages.
- By the late 1990s, it had been sung by an estimated 25-30 million churchgoers every week.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including famous Christian singer Lincoln Brewster, have covered "Shout to the Lord".
- Lincoln Brewster included his rendition in his 2005 studio album "All To You... Live".
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Randy Travis's VersionAmerican country music and gospel singer Randy Travis released a version of "Shout to the Lord" in 2005
- His rendition appeared on his album "Glory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise".
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Awards and RecognitionsIn 1997, "Shout to the Lord" was nominated for Song of the Year at the Dove Awards — an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry.
- It was also worshipped at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards when it was included as part of the medley in the opening.
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CritiquesThe song received wide acclaim from mainstream critics and Christian reviewers. It has been described as an "anthem of the global church".
- Some argue, however, that its success is a reflection of the shift in worship style over the past few decades from traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs.
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Cultural Influence"Shout to the Lord" has been featured in popular culture, including mainstream television shows like American Idol.
- Despite some initial backlash for including religious content, the song was performed by the American Idol's Top 8 on the show's charity episode, "Idol Gives Back" in 2008.
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