NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Nearly 50 years since the release of Fresh Surrender, a watershed album of the Jesus Music movement that proved pivotal in launching the Contemporary Christian genre, GRAMMY Award-winning sibling group The Archers return to the spotlight with “Legacy Medley,” out today from New Day Christian Distributors.
Recorded live at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center in Franklin, Tennessee, “Legacy Medley” was produced by Tim and Cynthia Archer and co-produced by Steve Archer, Michael Blanton and Janice Archer Cruse. Revisiting five timeless selections, “Legacy Medley” highlights “Give Us This Day,” from the GRAMMY-winning compilation The Lord’s Prayer; the Andraé Crouch-penned “It Won’t Be Long”; fan favorite “Make Me An Instrument”; “I Never Knew Love,” from the group’s GRAMMY-nominated album Spreadin’ Like Wildfire; and the 1979 classic “Pickin’ Up The Pieces.” Bringing The Archers’ captivating familial harmonies and defining pop sound back to the forefront for a new generation, “Legacy Medley” also serves as a tribute to God’s unwavering faithfulness in the lives of group members Tim Archer, Steve Archer and Janice Archer Cruse.
“I wrote ‘Pickin’ Up The Pieces’ during a particularly difficult season in my life,” Tim Archer recalls. “And while standing onstage all these years later, having recently gone through treatment for oral cancer and not knowing if I would ever be able to sing again, I was living that song as I sang it. That rough and raw emotion you hear is real.”
Janice Archer Cruse says, “‘Legacy Medley’ is a reminder of what has inspired us from the beginning—Jesus and the life change He brings to every situation. Nothing is ever more important than Him and His ability to guide and anoint the why and how of our music.”
“As you listen to ‘Legacy Medley,’ you’ll hear themes of prayer, hope, life, love and repentance,” Tim adds. “No matter what we’ve done, or how broken we’ve become, He’s right there offering hope and love with open hands. I hope this music will encourage listeners to make Christ the center of their lives.”
“Legacy Medley” marks The Archers’ New Day Christian Distributors debut, following a freshly inked exclusive agreement with the industry bulwark. “It’s such an honor to be working with New Day Distribution,” states Steve Archer. “They are the best! Thank you, Ed Leonard, for believing in our music, and when you have Dusty Wells on your team, that’s just the beautiful icing on the most delicious cake!”
“We are absolutely thrilled here at New Day Distribution to announce our partnership with the award-winning group The Archers,” says Dusty Wells, director of artist and label relations, New Day Christian Distributors. “This powerful medley brings many of their timeless hits to life once again with such heart, soul and excellence. It’s an honor to help bring this music—rich with legacy, ministry, and impact—back into the hands of listeners everywhere. I’ve been a fan for years and I’m so very excited that our team here at New Day gets to help present this amazing music from Tim, Steve and Janice—The Archers.”
