NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Word Entertainment has just released a musical companion to the History Channel’s mini-series “The Bible.” The 12-track album highlighting themes from the mini-series features contemporary Christian’s top artists, including Meredith Andrews, Chris August, Francesca Battistelli, Big Daddy Weave, Jason Castro, Everfound, for KING & COUNTRY, Group 1 Crew, Dara Maclean, Point of Grace and Sidewalk Prophets.
Superstars Wynonna Judd and Kenny Rogers came together for a special rendition of “Mary Did You Know?”
The epic, which airs every Sunday through March, culminating on Easter, drew in 27 million viewers with its March 3 premier, making it the No. 1 cable telecast of the year and the No. 1 show in all of TV for the night.
The 12-song musical companion became available in stores and online markets Tuesday.
“The Bible: Music Inspired by the Epic Mini-Series” tracks are: “In Your Eyes,” Francesca Battistelli; “Live Like That,” Sidewalk Prophets; “This Side of Heaven,” Chris August; “Starting Line,” Jason Castro; “Love Come to Life,” Big Daddy Weave; “Crave,” for KING & COUNTRY; “Fearless,” Group 1 Crew; “What Love Means,” Everfound; “Home,” Dara Maclean; “Wash Me Away,” Point of Grace; “Not for a Moment (After All),” Meredith Andrews; and “Mary, Did You Know?” by Wynonna Judd and Kenny Rogers.
“The Bible” Mini-Series brings the Bible to life, from Genesis to Revelation. The stories unfold through live action and computer-generated imagery, offering new insight into familiar scenes and iconic characters.
Co-produced by husband and wife team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the 10-hour docudrama explores the sacred text’s most significant episodes, including Noah’s journey in the ark, the Exodus and the life of Jesus.
Burnett has produced more than 1,200 hours of television programming which regularly airs in more than 70 countries worldwide. His current network series include “Survivor” and the upcoming “The Job,” both on CBS; “The Voice” and “The Celebrity Apprentice,” both on NBC; and “Shark Tank” on ABC.
Downey is best known for her nine seasons as the angel on the hit CBS show “Touched by an Angel.” She is the executive producer of the children’s DVD and book series “Little Angels” and its companion, “Little Angels Storybook Bible.”