You Raise Me Up - Selah

A great song, delivered honestly, meets everyday people where they live in simple, yet profound and powerful ways. But even more than that, a great song is all-inclusive. It inspires community, not only among those buying tickets and filling seats, but also among the artists who write, sing and share in the process of creating them.

For five-time GMA Music Award-winning group Selah, revealing the heart of the song has always been 'the thing.' Perhaps that, second only to God's grace, is why nine years, six recordings, and sales of more than 1 million albums later, Selah's ministry continues to impact people all over the world. The authenticity of the music—and of who they are as people—is undeniable.

Their sixth album, Bless The Broken Road — The Duets Album, is a collection of 12 unforgettable vocal collaborations with some of Christian music's most respected artists. Produced by Selah and Jason Kyle, co-producer of the group's previous recordings, it's an album they've hinted at for years, having featured duets on each project since their 1999 debut, Be Still My Soul. But this one holds special meaning on many levels.

"We've always wanted to do a duets album," Allan Hall says. "For us, great songs and making that personal connection is everything, so we jumped at the opportunity to work with those who have impacted our lives through their music—label mates, touring partners, old friends and new friends."

"Though we've done duets from the very first album, an entire project of collaborations is so exciting for us," Todd Smith adds. "We not only get to work with artists we admire, but musically, there's a wide range here, a few surprises along the way. We always choose songs we love, songs we hope will find a special place in people's lives, so that part of the process didn't change."

The timing couldn't have been more perfect. With the 2004 departure of founding member Nicol Sponberg, Allan Hall and Todd Smith were in a season of transition. A collaborative project was the perfect vehicle to expand their horizons, vocally as well as sonically.

It also became a fitting avenue by which to announce the addition of powerhouse vocalist Amy Perry to the group. Perry, who hails from northern California, cut her vocal teeth at the tender age of 4 and spent her teens in musical theater. After a year of singing background vocals for a popular gospel singer in California, the 19-year-old decided to pursue music in earnest. She moved to Nashville in 2000, "because that's where all the Christian music people lived," and there, God began to change her heart.

"I did what you're supposed to do," Amy reflects. "I hired a vocal coach, put on a showcase, lost weight and dyed my hair. Even though I could sing the way they wanted me to sing, I just didn't feel like me. So I took some time away to spend with God. I began serving on the worship team at my church. I stopped looking for a record deal because I didn't know if I wanted to be in the business anymore, but I knew I wanted to grow closer to God."

Last year a friend told her about the opening in Selah, a group with whom Amy was unfamiliar. Her husband picked up a copy of 2004's Hiding Place, and Amy couldn't believe her ears. "The more I listened, the more I realized that Selah had been doing exactly what God had been growing inside of me to do: worship leading and ministering to the church. It was then that I began to be excited about the possibilities."

"We auditioned 15 female vocalists," Todd recalls, "and Amy really stood out. She can do it all—she's amazing at picking up harmonies, but most importantly, she's very much in tune with her spiritual walk. What you see is what you get with Amy, so we knew our audience would love her openness and honesty. She's just a perfect fit."

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[babigirl3794]

God above everything.. God is the only one that can judge, the only one that can save us, the only one that can make us strong enough to turn away from all the evils in the world... i love you God forever!

[SweetyHeartzAlysha]

ima practice this song lol i love it :D

[TheCheezhead15]

Inspiring and Beautiful Of all the times this has been posted THIS is by far The BEST

[TheCheezhead15]

Nicol was BORN to sing that second verse. What a voice

[amylou5717]

Love it, enjoy the caption and pictures. I love this song, is inspiring..

[cynthialoreth]

Brilliant And Perfection



[xoxoxify]

best rendition ever

[smartsmilya2z]

ilike it

[MrSoldatu]

voi pocaiti sunteti da-ti dracu de tot !!!  sunteti mai perversi decat Iuda...

[sdanielle334]

@RobertBaral365 lol our faith has NEVER be beaten! the devil has ALWAYS lost - and will lose again and again and again , multiple times a second haha and how the heck is he a savior haha and you have NO POWER .. but you do however have the choice to say God i need you, please forgive me of my sins, thank you Lord for dieing on the cross for me, please come into my heart and make me born again in You, in Jesus name Amen. until then , sorry but you gotta eternity of suffering with the devil