JONATHAN BUTLER RELEASES NEW GOSPEL CD, GRACE AND MERCY IN STORES AND ONLINE TODAY
LOS ANGELES - (September 25, 2012) Grammy AwardŽ nominated recording artist Jonathan Butler releases his highly-anticipated new Gospel CD, Grace And Mercy, online and in stores today. Butler is touring the United States, South Africa, and Europe this fall in support of the release.
"I'm excited to release my new music today," said Butler. "This is what God has called me to do, and it's been great to have the ability to share my music and His Word with so many audiences around the world."
Known for hits such as "Falling In Love With Jesus," Butler has sold more than 1.8 million albums worldwide including more than 330,000 Gospel CDs. Grace And Mercy features 11 original songs with music and lyrics penned by Butler. The first single from Butler's self-produced CD is "I Stand On Your Word," which delivers an uplifting song with a powerful yet simple message of faith. The track is currently at #18 on Billboard's Top Gospel Songs radio chart, pushing top 15 on the chart.
On the first leg of his international tour in South Africa, Butler kept a video diary of his behind-the-scenes rehearsals, meetings, and time with friends.