Downtown Church [SEP] record label
Downtown Church
Downtown Church is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, released on January 26, 2010, by Credential Recordings, a Christian label distributed by EMI. The album was recorded in Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville and features different styles. Griffin has stated that she recorded the album to explore her feelings about religion. The album debuted at number 38 on the "Billboard" 200 and topped the "Billboard" Christian Albums and Folk Albums charts. The critical response was "generally favorable".
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