- Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration
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Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration 
Compilation album by Various artists Released March 31, 2009 Label EMI Gospel/Vector Recordings Producer Ken Levitan, Jon Bon Jovi, Bill Hearn, Jack Rovner, Ken Pennell, Cedric Thompson Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 
[1]"Some of secular music's top acts -- among them Queen Latifah, Jon Bon Jovi, Joss Stone and 3 Doors Down -- take a walk on the spiritual side for Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration."[2] Oh Happy Day is a compilation album that features popular Gospel music songs and Gospel-themed pop songs recorded by artists of multiple racial, denominational and stylistic backgrounds.[3] It won Best Traditional Gospel Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
Contents
Production and recording
The album was produced by Ken Levitan, Jon Bon Jovi, Bill Hearn, Jack Rovner, Ken Pennell, and Cedric Thompson. Songs were produced by Drew & Shannon, Johnny K, Sanchez Harley, Obie O’Brien, Keith Thomas, Simon Climie, Michael McDonald, Tommy Sims, Barry Beckett, Joss Stone and Buick Audra.
The album was mastered by Ken Love at Mastermix, in Tennessee.
Awards
In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards.[4]
Track listing
- I Believe - Jonny Lang & Fisk Jubilee Singers
- In the Presence of the Lord - 3 Doors Down & The Soul Children Of Chicago
- Higher Ground - Robert Randolph & The Clark Sisters
- Keep the Faith - Jon Bon Jovi & Washington DC Youth Choir
- People Get Ready - Al Green & Heather Headley
- Waiting for My Child to Come Home - Mavis Staples, Patty Griffin & The Tri-City Singers
- Storm Before the Calm - Michael McDonald & West Angeles COGIC Mass
- Redemption Song - Angelique Kidjo
- A Change Is Gonna Come - Aaron Neville & Mt. Zion Mass Choir
- Oh Happy Day - Queen Latifah & Jubilation Choir
- This Little Light of Mine - Joss Stone & Buick Audra
Credits
- Art Direction: Jan Cook, Tim Frank
- Design: Matte Varnish
- Liner notes written by John Thompson
- Contracts and Clearances: Sharon Reavis
More information
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References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Jon Bon Jovi, Queen Latifah go gospel for "Day"". Reuters. March 27, 2009. http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE52Q6WQ20090327.
- ^ http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10928864
- ^ 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees announced on The Tennessean (February 18, 2010)
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