Introduction:
Alan Jackson’s Precious Memories was originally a personal project for the country star. In 2006, he recorded it as a collection of classic hymns intended to honor his mother’s love for gospel music and to share these cherished songs with his family. This simple, heartfelt approach helped the album resonate beyond his intended audience, becoming a commercial success and achieving Platinum certification within months. Its popularity highlighted the universal appeal of gospel classics like “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art,” and Jackson’s renditions brought new life to these spiritual staples by preserving their traditional style with his signature country sound.
Due to the album’s success, Jackson released a second volume, Precious Memories Volume II, in 2013, further cementing his impact in the gospel genre. The initial album won a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year, reflecting Jackson’s effective blend of sincerity and simplicity that appeals to gospel and country music fans alike. Precious Memories remains a heartfelt testament to Jackson’s roots and continues to be beloved by listeners worldwide for its authenticity and reverence.
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Lyrics:
“Precious Memories”
Precious memories, unseen angels,
Sent from somewhere to my soul.
How they linger, ever near me,
And the sacred past unfolds.Precious memories how they linger,
How they ever flood my soul.
In the stillness, of the midnight.
Precious sacred scenes unfold.Precious father, loving mother
Fly across the lonely years
and old home scenes of my childhood
in fond memory appearsPrecious memories how they linger,
How they ever flood my soul.
In the stillness, of the midnight.
Precious sacred scenes unfold.I remember Mother praying
Father too, on bended knee
the sun is sinking, shadows falling
but their prayers still follow mePrecious memories how they linger,
How they ever flood my soul.
In the stillness, of the midnight.
Precious sacred scenes unfold.Precious memories fill my soul.