How You Live (Turn Up The Music)
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"How You Live" is a song written by Cindy Morgan
for Point of Grace
's seventh studio album How You Live
. It is the third single from the album and the group's first release in the country music market. It was produced by Brown Bannister.
"How You Live (Turn Up The Music)" was also by the appearances by the compilation album WOW Hits 2009
.
as a member of the group. The video shows images of each group member savoring special moments with their families, as well as scenes of the quartet
in a vast field at sunset, and during a performance at the Alabama Theater. The video was directed by The Erwin Brothers and was shot in Birmingham, AL.
is the lead vocalist in the song. When the group became a trio due to Payne's retirement, Cappillino took over the lead vocals, with Denise Jones
and Shelley Breen
providing the harmonies. The song has also been pitched in a slightly lower key, in order to fit Cappillino's range. The group made its debut as a trio at the Grand Ole Opry in late June 2008, showcasing their new sound.
Cindy Morgan
Cindy Morgan is an American actress best known for her appearances as Lora/Yori in Tron and Lacey Underall in Caddyshack.-Biography:...
for Point of Grace
Point of Grace
Point of Grace is an all-female Contemporary Christian music group. The trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as well as Terry Jones and Heather Payne...
's seventh studio album How You Live
How You Live
How You Live is the twelfth album and seventh studio album from Christian group Point of Grace. It was released on August 28, 2007 and has achieved critical and commercial success, peaking at number fifty-six on the Billboard 200 and at number four on the Billboard Christian & Gospel Album Charts...
. It is the third single from the album and the group's first release in the country music market. It was produced by Brown Bannister.
"How You Live (Turn Up The Music)" was also by the appearances by the compilation album WOW Hits 2009
WOW Hits 2009
WOW Hits 2009 is a two-disc compilation album composed of some of the biggest hits on Christian radio during the previous year. Disc one features more of the adult contemporary hits, while disc two features the CHR–pop and rock hits....
.
Song information
Point of Grace actually premiered this song on their website via its music video, in July 2007, but was only released as a single in the fall of 2007. The song helped the group earn 5 Dove Award nominations, including Song of the Year. Cindy Morgan, the song's writer, picked up the award for Songwriter of the Year and the group was honored with the Country Recorded Song of the Year. The song has helped the group dip their toes in the country music market as well. The single peaked at number 52 in the Billboard Hot Country Charts.Music video
"How You Live (Turn Up The Music)" was the first video shot by the group since 2001's "Begin With Me", and was the first to feature Leigh CappillinoLeigh Cappillino
Robin Leigh Darby Cappillino is one-third of the Contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace. She joined the then-quartet in 2004, after founding member Terry Jones announced her retirement from the group. Since joining the group, she has recorded three albums and been on several nationwide...
as a member of the group. The video shows images of each group member savoring special moments with their families, as well as scenes of the quartet
Quartet
In music, a quartet is a method of instrumentation , used to perform a musical composition, and consisting of four parts.-Western art music:...
in a vast field at sunset, and during a performance at the Alabama Theater. The video was directed by The Erwin Brothers and was shot in Birmingham, AL.
Awards
In 2008, the song won a Dove Award for Country Recorded Song of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards. It was also nominated for Song of the Year.Live performance
Heather PayneHeather Payne
Heather Lynaye Floyd Payne is a solo Contemporary Christian music artist and founding member of group Point of Grace. She announced her retirement from the group in June 2008...
is the lead vocalist in the song. When the group became a trio due to Payne's retirement, Cappillino took over the lead vocals, with Denise Jones
Denise Jones
Denise Radon Masters Jones is one-third of the Contemporary Christian music group Point of Grace. She has won 12 Dove Awards with Point of Grace.-Background:...
and Shelley Breen
Shelley Breen
Shelley Lynn Phillips Breen is one-third of the Contemporary Christian Music group Point of Grace. She has won 12 Dove Awards with Point of Grace.-Background:...
providing the harmonies. The song has also been pitched in a slightly lower key, in order to fit Cappillino's range. The group made its debut as a trio at the Grand Ole Opry in late June 2008, showcasing their new sound.