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"Softly and Tenderly" is the most widely known of his compositions and has circulated far beyond its origins in the American Restoration Movement. It is among the most prolifically translated gospel songs and is used throughout many denominations of Christianity. [5] This hymn was sung at the funeral of Martin Luther King Junior. [6]
The film features a soundtrack by J.A.C. Redford featuring Will Thompson's "Softly and Tenderly" sung by Cynthia Clawson. [2] Geraldine Page won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Mrs. Watts and Horton Foote was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Thompson married Elizabeth Johnson. They had a son, William Leland Thompson (born 1895), who was known by his middle name. The Thompsons built a large hilltop mansion on Park Boulevard in East Liverpool. The house still stands and is known locally as "the Softly and Tenderly House" (see "Hymns and gospel songs" infra). WL Thompson home
Carrie Underwood gave an exquisite performance of Christian hymn 'Softly and Tenderly' at the 51st Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday night
Following the announcement, the first single from the album, "Softly and Tenderly", featuring Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood, was released on December 16, along with the album's pre-order. [9] In the weeks leading up to the album's release, a new song was released each Friday.
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Softly and Tenderly is a studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Bill Anderson.It was released on June 1, 2005, on Madacy Entertainment and TWI Records. The album was Anderson's 39th studio recording and was his third album collection of gospel music.
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.