''Be One'' is the ninth studio album by American

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singer

Natalie Grant Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 an ...

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released the album on November 13, 2015. She worked with

Bernie Herms Bernhard "Bernie" Herms (born March 26, 1972) is a Canadian composer, songwriter, and music producer in Nashville, Tennessee. He has received and been nominated for Grammy Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and GMA Canada Covenant Awards, due to his song ...

and Robert Marvin, in the production of this album.

Critical reception

Matt Conner, giving the album four and a half stars from ''

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'', describes, "Grant has released a musical set of songs as outstretched as her reach." Awarding the album four stars at New Release Today, Mikayla Shriver states, "This album is no different, and its raw honesty and polished, current musical style come together to create yet another masterpiece for Natalie." Jonathan Andre, rating the album five stars for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, writes, "this is a whirlwind ride for Natalie, but if ''Be One'' is any indication, Natalie’s work ought to be treasured in the upcoming weeks and months ahead." Indicating in a four star review by The Christian Beat, Madeleine Dittmer says, "Natalie boldly exhibits passion for putting faith into action through the lyrics in these songs, challenging listeners and drawing them in with impressive, moving musical dynamics and convicting, worshipful lyrics." Criticizing the album in a two and a half star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice comments, "''Be One'' might be Grant's most lackluster album." DeWayne Hamby, reviewing the album for ''

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'', writes, "With ''Be One'', Grant once again proves that she's not only an artist of consistency but also innovation, always looking for a new way to offer listeners life-transforming good news."

Track listing

Charts

References

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