John Berry Finds His Joy On New Faith-Inspired Project
John Berry. Photo: Wyatt Culler
John Berry has recorded a new album of Gospel classics that have inspired him throughout his life. Find My Joy is due out on March 25 via Gaither Music Group’s Gaither Gospel Series.
His rendition of the classic “I Surrender All” is available now, and a second track, “How Great Thou Art,” will be released March 4.
Berry delivers timeless standards, such as “How Great Thou Art,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” and “I Surrender All,” as well as several new songs on the project. His performance of “Something Bigger Than Me” includes the 60-piece Utah Symphony Orchestra, arranged by Larry Herbstritt and conducted by producer Steve Dorff, with piano from award-winning studio musician and artist Gordon Mote.
The project’s title track was written in September 2020 by Dorff and Jack Cassidy. When Dorff played the song for Berry, he immediately connected with the message. He had been through a hard season physically, emotionally and mentally–battling throat cancer and navigating the touring impacts of the pandemic. Hearing and recording the song was part of his journey to find joy again.
“I love the opportunity I have had to create new music, and it is awesome to look back here at the beginning of a new year and see that for 10, 20, 25 years I have had new music to share. Amazing!” shares Berry.
“Gaither Music Group is honored to partner with John and his team for this special recording,” says Paul Sizelove, president of Gaither Music Group. “John has impacted countless people with his songwriting, performances and radio hits. He has developed a brand of faith and family that brings uplifting entertainment as well as encouragement to listeners, and we are excited to introduce his renditions of these timeless songs on the Gaither platforms.”
Find My Joy Track List:
1. Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
2. I Surrender All – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
3. Find My Joy – Steve Dorff / Jack Cassidy
4. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
5. It Is Well With My Soul – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
6. Something Bigger Than Me – Steve Dorff / Marty Panzer
7. How Great Thou Art – Stuart K. Hine
8. Blessings – Laura Story
9. Blessed Assurance – Traditional arrangement by Steve Dorff / John Berry
10. Live Like You – Steve Dorff / Jack Cassidy
