The Austin Stone is proud to share Jimmy McNeal’s new record ROOTS with you today!

ROOTS is a collection of worship songs that have grown slowly, taking hold deep in Jimmy’s soul since he was young.

Influenced by the gospel music Jimmy grew up singing in church and at home, each track is steeped in the struggles of the past, looks forward to the deliverance of heaven, and encourages us towards hope in Jesus in the here and now.

“This journey has been years in the making, from sharing the idea at dinner with producer and friend, Kyle Lent, to recording my family at my Granny’s house in June of 2018, to recording and writing these songs during a pandemic. I honestly can’t wait for you all to finally get to hear what God’s blessed us to be able to put together.

My prayer is that no matter the stage of life you may be in, you would be encouraged and challenged by the lyrics, melodies, chords, and arrangements. The entire album, every song, tells of a journey we’ve all been on, and many of us still making our way in, through the muddy, yet beautiful waters of what we call life!”  -Jimmy McNeal

Jimmy McNeal previews his upcoming record with “We Sing.” The track is a communal song of thanksgiving that helps us reflect on God’s steadfast love and goodness towards us as His people! McNeal shares about the release:

I love singing this song because it tangibly expresses a desire to experience the nearness of God and the result when we do. In His presence, we experience a fullness of joy. And when we taste and see that the Lord is good, our hearts naturally respond to Him in worship.

I also love that the bridge of this song simply repeats one word, ‘Hallelujah,’ which means ‘praise the Lord.’ No matter the trial, no matter the tribulation, this is the posture we are called to have as we count it all joy. My prayer is that this song helps you do that as it has for me these last couple of years of suffering, sorrow, grief, and joy.

“We Sing” is available now to download or stream.