Description
Alan Jackson – Precious Memories Collection – Double Compact Disc
Contains the albums Precious Memories and Precious Memories Volume II with 2 new songs including “That’s The Way” the song Alan sang to Denise at their wedding.
Alan Jackson’s Precious Memories Collection is a two-disc gospel compilation released in 2016 through ACR (Alan’s Country Records) / EMI Nashville. It brings together material from his two earlier hymn albums, Precious Memories (2006) and Precious Memories Volume II (2013), presenting them in one comprehensive set.
Unlike a typical greatest-hits package, this collection focuses entirely on traditional gospel hymns that Jackson grew up singing. The original Precious Memories project began as a personal recording made as a gift for his mother and was not initially intended for commercial release. Its warm reception led to a broader distribution and eventually a second volume. The 2016 collection consolidates those recordings into a unified gospel statement.
The sound throughout is intentionally understated. Production favors acoustic instrumentation, gentle rhythm sections, steel guitar, fiddle, and piano, with arrangements that respect the traditional hymn structure rather than modernizing them. Jackson’s vocal approach is relaxed and reverent, avoiding the dramatic delivery often associated with contemporary Christian music. The tone is reflective and rooted in classic Southern church music traditions.
The tracklist includes well-known hymns such as “How Great Thou Art,” “Softly and Tenderly,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Blessed Assurance,” “I’ll Fly Away,” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” The sequencing preserves the calm, devotional pacing of the original albums, making the collection suitable for continuous listening.
The first Precious Memories album was a significant success, spending extended time on Billboard’s Christian charts and eventually earning multi-platinum certification. The collection benefits from that sustained popularity and serves as a convenient way to access both volumes in one set.
Within Alan Jackson’s discography, Precious Memories Collection represents a parallel strand to his mainstream country catalog. It highlights his connection to traditional gospel roots and offers a quieter, faith-centered counterpart to his radio hits.
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Track Listing
Blessed Assurance
Softly And Tenderly
I Love To Tell The Story
When We All Get To Heaven
‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
In The Garden
Are You Washed In The Blood?
I’ll Fly Away
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Standing On The Promises
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
The Old Rugged Cross
How Great Thou Art
I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You
Amazing Grace
He Lives
Just As I Am
Love Lifted Me
O How I Love Jesus
Only Trust Him
There Is Power In The Blood
Precious Memories
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Wherever He Leads I’ll Go
It’s All About Him
That’s The Way
