The Way Home (Russ Taff album) explained

The Way Home
Type:Studio
Artist:Russ Taff
Cover:The Way Home.jpg
Alt:A sepia-toned photo of Taff's face
Released:1989
Genre:CCM, roots rock, country rock
Length:47:51
Label:Myrrh Records
Producer:Russ Taff
  • James Hollihan, Jr.
Prev Title:Russ Taff
Prev Year:1987
Next Title:Under Their Influence
Next Year:1991

The Way Home is the fourth studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Russ Taff, released in 1989 on Myrrh Records.[1] Music videos were made for "Winds of Change" and "I Cry" to promote the album. The Way Home was ranked at number 11 on CCM Magazines 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.[2] The album includes a one-minute version of the traditional gospel song "Ain't No Grave" – Taff later recorded a longer version on his 1991 album Under Their Influence. In 1990, The Way Home won Rock Album of the Year and the song "The River Unbroken" won Rock Recorded Song of the Year at the 21st GMA Dove Awards. Taff was also nominated for Best Gospel Performance, Male for the song "Farther On" at the 32nd Grammy Awards. The album topped the Billboard Inspirational Albums chart.

Personnel

Production

Charts

Radio singles

YearSinglesPeak positions
CCM AC chart[4] CCM CHR chart[5]
1989"Farther On"11
1989-90"I Cry"11
1990"Table in the Wilderness"137
1990"Winds of Change"align="center"-19
1990"I Need You"336

Accolades

GMA Dove Awards

YearWinnerCategory
1990The Way HomeRock Album of the Year
1990"The River Unbroken"Rock Recorded Song of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Russ Taff: The Way Home. 1989. Myrrh Records.
  2. Book: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . . 2001 . 0-7369-0281-3 . Granger . Thom. 32.
  3. News: Inspirational LPs. Billboard. November 18, 1989. 31.
  4. Book: CCM Hot Hits: AC Charts 1978 - 2001 . . 2003 . 1-4107-3294-0 . Brothers . Jeffrey Lee. 207.
  5. Book: CCM Hot Hits: Christian Hit Radio - 20 Years of Charts, Artist Bios and More . . 1999 . 0-8230-7718-7 . Brothers . Jeffrey Lee. 160.