The Whispers, are back and their fans have shown their appreciation in a big way. The veteran group’s first CD of new material in a decade, Thankful (Kingdom Records), has debuted at #3 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, #34 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, #19 on the Independent Album sales chart and #10 on the Billboard Top Christian Album sales chart.
“This has been a great journey to work with The Whispers to deliver a wonderful project along with producers Fred Hammond and Magic,” says Kingdom Records CEO Joan Sullivan. “The guys captured what was in their hearts for God and we are pleased at the success of the project and its’ debut on the charts. We are still excited that the Whispers chose Kingdom Records in this season of their lives to help fulfill their vision of making gospel music for God’s glory.”
The smooth first radio single “For Thou Art with Me” is winning over gospel and Urban AC radio programmers. Michael Tee at WXST in Charleston says, “It’s Gospel meets Quiet Storm” while Skip Dillard at New York’s WBLS says, “It’s a really nice song. I could see it in gospel and R&B rotation.” The Whispers and Fred Hammondproduced the 10-song CD of original music. “Working with The Whispers was truly a dream come true,” Hammond says. “I grew up listening to The Whispers and patterned a large part of my personal vocal style after, who have now become affectionately known as, uncles Scottie and Walter.”
“We’ve been wanting to do this for ten years. God has been really, really good to the Whispers,” says The Whispers’ founding member Nick Caldwell. “He was looking out for us even when we were ignoring Him. He allowed us to live long enough to do this inspirational CD that we want to use to inspire people to get closer to God.
Via: hamptonroads.com
