Precious Memories | ||||
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Studio album by Alan Jackson | ||||
Released | February 28, 2006 | |||
Genre | Christian country, gospel | |||
Length | 37:00 | |||
Label | Arista Nashville | |||
Producer | Keith Stegall | |||
Alan Jackson chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | (71/100) |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
About.com | |
Allmusic | |
Billboard | (favorable) |
E! Online | C |
Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
No Depression | (favorable) |
Rolling Stone | |
Stylus Magazine | B+ |
Precious Memories is the thirteenth studio album, and the first gospel album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released on February 28, 2006 on the Arista Nashville label. Unlike his previous albums, this is a side project composed of traditional gospel songs. Although no singles were released from it, Precious Memories earned RIAA platinum certification.
A second volume, Precious Memories Volume II, was released on March 26, 2013.
All tracks traditional unless noted otherwise.
As listed in liner notes.
Background vocals on "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" by Denise, Mattie and Ali Jackson. Assistant background vocals: Dani Jackson.
Precious Memories debuted at #4 on the U.S. Billboard 200, and #1 on the Top Country Albums, becoming his eighth #1 country album. In August 2006, Precious Memories was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
In 2007, the album won a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards.