Lady A's Hillary Scott has done it. So have Reba, Alan Jackson, and Randy Travis. It is almost rite of passage these days for veteran country artists to record a hymn-collection midway through their career. After Underwood's hugely successful Christmas album last year, where she. did tackle some Christmas hymns, she has decided to record an album's worth of them. For Underwood, the pandemic has made her look more introspective as she looked inward to her own heritage and faith. Since she has had dabble with a hymn here and there before, she has decided to put her stamp on these treasured gems of the church. \\n\\nPartnering with producer David Gracia (who worked with Underwood on her 2018 """"Cry Pretty"""" album),""""My Savior"""" features 13 hymns, with no newly crafted songs. Instead of adorning them with programmed beats, stadium-loud percussions, and wailing electric guitar riffs, Garcia and Underwood have decided to keep the backings rustic. Fans of traditional country or those who like their music relaxing rather than ear-boggling will love the harmonica instrumental of the album opener """"Jesus Loves Me. """" The haunting sounds of the harmonica transports us to a time and place where life is simpler and more nostalgic. This segues into a gorgeous acoustic-guitar -led version of """"Nothing But the Blood of Jesus. """" Underwood's addition of """"oooh"""" in the chorus adds a personal touch to this familiar hymn that is refreshing.
