“Forever Amen stands as the third studio album by the talented American singer and songwriter, Steffany Gretzinger. This remarkable album made its debut on March 27, 2020, under the wings of Provident Label Group, marking a significant milestone in her musical journey.
Collaborating with notable artists like Chandler Moore, Matt Maher, Amanda Lindsey Cook, and Wonder Grace Gretzinger, Steffany Gretzinger’s Forever Amen delivers a captivating musical experience. Notably, the album’s production was masterfully handled by Jason Ingram.
Background
Following the success of her second album, ‘Blackout’ in 2018, Steffany Gretzinger continued to make waves in the music scene through her collaboration with Bethel Music. Her enchanting vocals graced projects like ‘Moments: Mighty Sound’ in 2018 and ‘Bethel Music en Español’ in 2019. Additionally, she lent her remarkable voice to other worship artists, including a feature on Francesca Battistelli’s single, ‘Defender,’ and Travis Greene’s ‘Good & Loved.’ In April 2019, Gretzinger made a significant announcement – she would be leaving Bethel Music and Bethel Church to embark on a new chapter in Nashville, Tennessee.
Upon her arrival in Nashville, Steffany Gretzinger joined forces with Provident Label Group to bring her third studio album, ‘Forever Amen,’ to life. The release of this extraordinary album was uniquely unannounced, with Gretzinger taking to Instagram the night before its release to share her heartfelt intentions, saying:
‘By the time my head hits the pillow tonight, I’ll have released a new album. We planned all along to release it quietly. Gently. Before corona. Before quarantine. This was made as an offering to the Lord. Built as an altar of affection. It is for the marking and maintaining of the gift of communion between God and man. How blessed are we? That the God of all creation comes close to us. This man Jesus… He is everything. This album is for being still and knowing Him.’
Reception
Critical Response
The album ‘Forever Amen’ received favorable reviews from music critics. Timothy Yap of Hallels offered a positive assessment of the album, awarding it a commendable 4 out of 5. He noted that the album leans towards a quieter and more contemplative style, with many slower-paced moments. However, the true charm of the record doesn’t lie in its tempo but in its ability to unite listeners in worship, bringing them closer to the divine presence before Jesus.
