In a Different Light (Avalon album)

In a Different Light is Avalon's third studio album, released on March 23, 1999. It is the first album with group member Cherie Adams, who replaced Nikki Hassman-Anders. This is Avalon's second album to be certified Gold by the RIAA.^[2] The project was an instant hit at Christian radio, containing four No. 1 singles: "Can't Live A Day", "Take You At Your Word", "In Not Of", and "Always Have, Always Will".^[3] It debuted and peaked on the Billboard 200 chart at #81 for the week of April 10, 1999, spending a total of 13 weeks on that specific chart.^[4]

Track listing

1. "Take You At Your Word" – 4:46 Sung by Janna, Michael and Jody
2. "In Not Of" – 4:04 All split lead, Cherie is predominant
3. "In A Different Light" – 3:25 Sung by Cherie
4. "Can't Live A Day" – 4:47 Sung by Janna
5. "Always Have, Always Will" – 4:18 Sung by Michael
6. "I'm Speechless" – 5:06 Sung by Cherie
7. "If My People Pray" – 5:04 Sung by Janna, Jody and Cherie
8. "Only For The Weak" – 4:47 Sung by Jody and Michael *Guest choir on this song includes Grant Cunningham, Stephanie McBrayer and Greg Long*
9. "Let Your Love" – 4:03 Sung by Janna and Cherie
10. "Hide My Soul" – 5:33 Sung by Jody
11. "First Love" – 4:33

Personnel

• Janna Long – vocals
• Jody McBrayer – vocals
• Cherie Adams – vocals
• Michael Passons – vocals

Radio Singles

• Take You At Your Word+
• Can't Live A Day+
• Always Have, Always Will+
• In Not Of+

+ Denotes #1 Radio Hit

References

1. ^ Hill, Melinda. "Review: In A Different Light". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r399588/review. Retrieved 13 July 2009. 
2. ^ RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database
3. ^ Avalon - EMICMG Fact Sheet
4. ^ Avalon Album & Song Chart History | Billboard.com