• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
    • Upcoming Concerts
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Ryan Larkins Drops Surprise Gospel Project

December 20, 2024/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Ryan Larkins

Red Street Records artist Ryan Larkins dropped a surprise 10-track album of classic gospel hymns, The Gospel Takes, songs he cherished as the foundations of his musical upbringing as a Tennessee native and the son of a Pentecostal preacher.

Larkins was only introduced to country music in his early twenties, and this collection of hymns including “Old Rugged Cross” and “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” are not only special to Larkins, but are also known and beloved around the world.

“The Gospel Takes is a project that I am very passionate about,” says Larkins. “These songs have meant so much to me throughout my life. They were recorded in the most simple way, to let the words and the melodies take you back to an old oak pew in a little country church. I hope they move you as they have me!”

The album was co-produced by Larkins with Adam Engelhart, and follows a performance of his recently-released rendition of “White Christmas” on American Country Network’s holiday special, American Country Christmas. 

The Gospel Takes Track List:
1. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
2. “Blessed Assurance”
3. “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”
4. “Old Rugged Cross”
5. “Victory In Jesus”
6. “Great Is Thy Faithfulness / It Is Well”
7. “I’ll Fly Away”
8. “Nothing But The Blood of Jesus”
9. “Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand”
10. “Someday It’ll All Make Sense”

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
Lorie Hollabaugh
Latest posts by Lorie Hollabaugh (see all)
  • Kasey Tyndall Finds Her ‘Bliss’ On Latest Album Due In February - November 4, 2026
  • Riley Green, Tim McGraw, Sam Barber, More Among Lineup For 2027 Cavendish Beach Music Festival - November 4, 2026
  • Kaitlin Butts Brings New Album To Life With ‘Hello, Honky Tonk: The Mini Musical’ - November 4, 2026
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ryan-Larkins-PR-image.jpg 1625 2387 Lorie Hollabaugh https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Lorie Hollabaugh2024-12-20 13:50:272024-12-20 13:50:49Ryan Larkins Drops Surprise Gospel Project

RECENT NEWS

  • Kasey Tyndall Finds Her ‘Bliss’ On Latest Album Due In February November 4, 2026
  • Riley Green, Tim McGraw, Sam Barber, More Among Lineup For 2027 Cavendish Beach Music Festival November 4, 2026
  • Park Chisolm Inks With Sony Music Publishing & River House Artists November 4, 2026
  • Kaitlin Butts Brings New Album To Life With ‘Hello, Honky Tonk: The Mini Musical’ November 4, 2026
  • Billy Strings, Shawn Camp, More Appear On New Stanley Brothers Tribute Album November 4, 2026
  • Taylor Red’s Nicole Taylor Passes November 4, 2026
  • CMA Unveils Hosts & Performers For ‘CMA Country Christmas’ November 4, 2026
  • Dierks Bentley’s Row 94 Bourbon Brand Unveils Trespasser’s Proof, New Tasting Room & Guided Tour November 4, 2026
  • Chase Wright Inks With Lady Luck Songs November 4, 2026
  • Industry Ink: Cody Johnson, Record Research, JT Harding, Global Songwriters Connection November 3, 2026

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2026 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top