NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 6, 2016) – The Isaacs received a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Roots Gospel Album” for Nature’s Symphony in 432: A Journey From Pain To Praise, their first nomination in their storied career. Executive produced by Terry Bradshaw and producer Ben Isaacs, Nature’s Symphony in 432 was released on September 2 on House Of Isaacs Music in partnership with New Day/Sony Red for distribution. The album reached the top spot on SoundScan’s Southern Gospel Chart and top 10 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart. Ben Isaacs also received two nominations for his work as producer for Nature's Symphony in 432 and Gaither Vocal Band's Better Together.
"When you know God has blessed something above your own capabilities, the things one might expect to exalt you only make you feel more humbled," says Sonya Isaacs. "We are truly grateful for this amazing GRAMMY nomination, but will never forget that all the credit belongs to Him for turning our sorrows into songs, and our pain into praise."
The award-winning family group is made up of mother Lily Isaacs and siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. The Isaacs have been singing together for over 35 years and have a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical style has been influenced by many genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country, contemporary, acoustic and southern gospel.
"The GRAMMY-nominated family have perfected a blend of country, bluegrass and gospel tunes, influenced by acoustic folk, R&B and acoustic Southern gospel, layering their tunes with distinctive family harmony." - Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone
“Listening to the Isaacs' new album ‘Nature's Symphony in 432’ is like taking a virtual tour back to the Garden of Eden.” – Timothy Yap, Hallels
“Nature’s Symphony in 432 proves to be an epic release for The Isaacs due to it’s musical inventiveness and exceptional lyrical prowess.” – Chris Unthank, Absolutely Gospel
“These 15 songs retain the group’s award-winning vocal approach even as they dive into deeper, more vulnerable territory.” – Matt Connor, CCM Magazine
The winners will be announced on February 12, 2017, at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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