''The Dawn of Grace'' is a

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band

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. The record was released on October 14, 2008.

Background

''The Dawn of Grace'' was produced by

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and consists of eight traditional Christmas songs, including "

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", featuring guest vocalist

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of Jars of Clay, and two original Sixpence Christmas tunes called "The Last Christmas" and "Christmas for Two". The subtitle on the cover reads: ''A Collection of Original and Traditional Christmas Songs''. Although no singles were released from the album, two animated music videos were released for "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Silent Night". The album reached No. 47 on the U.S. Christian Album Chart. After spending four years apart, the band reunited for this album.

Track listing

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" — 4:15 # "The Last Christmas" (

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, Steve Hindalong) — 3:12 # " O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" — 3:06 # "

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of Jars of Clay) — 4:28 # "

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" — 2:24 # "Christmas Island" (Lyle Moraine) — 2:33 # "

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) — 3:57 # "Christmas for Two" (

Leigh Nash Leigh Anne Bingham Nash ( ; born June 27, 1976) is an American singer and songwriter who was the lead vocalist for the Christian alternative rock band Sixpence None the Richer and was also a member of Fauxliage. Her debut solo album, '' Blue on ...

, Kate York) — 3:09 # "Some Children See Him" (

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Credits

* Derri Daughterty – co-producer,

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* Jason Lehning – mixing * Steve Hindalong – producer * Leigh Nash – vocals

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dawn of Grace, The Sixpence None the Richer albums 2008 albums 2008 Christmas albums Christmas albums by American artists Nettwerk Records albums Alternative rock Christmas albums