| Who Says God Is Dead! | |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Loretta Lynn |
| Cover: | Loretta Lynn-Who Says God Is Dead.jpg |
| Released: | January 29, 1968 |
| Recorded: | June 28–December 19, 1967 |
| Studio: | Bradley's Barn, Mount Juliet, Tennessee |
| Length: | 27:02 |
| Label: | Decca |
| Producer: | Owen Bradley |
| Prev Title: | Singin' with Feelin' |
| Prev Year: | 1968 |
| Next Title: | Fist City |
| Next Year: | 1968 |
Who Says God Is Dead! is the eleventh solo studio album and second Gospel album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It was released on January 29, 1968, by Decca Records.[1]
In the issue dated February 17, 1968, Billboard published a review of the album, saying, "The darling of the country music field has produced another beautiful religious LP. Her understanding and perception on "Who Says God Is Dead" is convincing. She's also great on "I Believe", "In the Garden", and "The Old Rugged Cross"."[2]
Cashbox published a review in the February 10, 1968 issue that said, "Consistently riding high as country's champion gal disk seller, Loretta Lynn offers another collection of inspirational tunes done up with her inimitable styling. Country 'soul' is the keynote in this set as Loretta combines hymn-like spirituals ("I Believe") with rousing gospel numbers ("He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"), all of which adds up to one heck of a catalog piece. No doubt about the saleability of this one."[3]
There were no singles released from the album, so initial sales of the album were low. The album peaked at No. 44 on the US Billboard Hot Country LPs chart, Lynn's lowest position on the chart until the mid-1980s.
Recording sessions for the album began on June 28, 1967, at Bradley's Barn studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Two additional sessions followed on December 18 and 19.[4]
Adapted from the album liner notes and Decca recording session records.[4]