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The title of Patty Griffin’s stirring new gospel album doesn’t just reflect the music’s gritty, lived-in character; it also indicates the physical location in which Griffin made the thing: Nashvill... Lees meer

If an artist is to be judged by her friends, Patty Griffin is a superstar. Her songs have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Dixie Chicks; Buddy and Julie Miller are gue... Lees meer

One of the better-kept secrets of American music, Patty Griffin is a songwriting champ who's been covered by acts from the Dixie Chicks to Solomon Burke. So while her voice is exquisite — a l... Lees meer

Downtown Church"class="left feature" />Patty Griffin holds the coveted title of being a songwriter’s songwriter. Read interviews with contemporary musicians and songwriters and you hear Griff... Lees meer

One of those rare albums that comes out of nowhere and hits you between the eyes. It’s a predominantly modern gospel album recorded in Nashville’s Downtown Presbyterian Church, but you don’t have t... Lees meer

When Patty Griffin first announced her intent to record agospel album, more than a few eyebrows were raised in skepticism. Never mindthe fact she has one of the purest voices in contemporary music ... Lees meer

It’s hard to think of an artist in a more enviable position than Patty Griffin. Fifteen years ago, she had a guitar, a sweet voice, and a crush on Bruce Springsteen, but no recording contract... Lees meer

Something about recording in a church seems to raise musicians’ level of focus. It’s almost as if they become more aware that someone might be paying attention. Patty Griffin’... Lees meer

Country singer Patty Griffin takes a slightly different approach on her seventh studio album. Recorded in a church in Nashville, TN, the forthcoming Downtown Church (out Jan 26) is a collection of... Lees meer

After hinting at an affection for gospel music on 2007's Children Running Through, her hugely successful last disc, and recording a duet with Mavis Staples on last year's gospel celebration/compila... Lees meer