{"id":2357211,"date":"2026-04-03T17:11:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2357211"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:11:30","slug":"jason-mraz-releasing-gospel-album-first-recorded-for-his-grandmother-nearly-20-years-ago-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jason-mraz-releasing-gospel-album-first-recorded-for-his-grandmother-nearly-20-years-ago-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Mraz Releasing Gospel Album First Recorded for His Grandmother Nearly 20 Years Ago (Exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jason Mraz is releasing <em>Grandma\u2019s Gospel Favorites<\/em>, a gospel album he originally recorded as a gift for his grandmother<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The album features gospel classics, two original songs and contributions from longtime collaborators and renowned instrumentalists<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mraz will perform songs from his catalog on his Still Yours Tour starting May 12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jason-mraz-sees-more-sexy-people-after-coming-out-as-bisexual-exclusive-8730183\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jason Mraz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jason Mraz&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Jason Mraz<\/a> is revisiting a deeply personal chapter of his musical past, and PEOPLE has all the exclusive details.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The two-time Grammy winner is readying the drop of his ninth studio album, <em>Grandma\u2019s Gospel Favorites.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It&#8217;s an LP he originally recorded nearly two decades ago, in 2007, as a Christmas gift for his beloved grandmother, \u201cNanny Raz.&#8221; The project is now being shared publicly for the first time in honor of the late Mary Helen Mraz-Fowler, and arrives on May 8 \u2014 just in time for Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMy grandmother asked me to make her a gospel album, so I did,\u201d Mraz said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;PEOPLE'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong> PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a><strong> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jason Mraz&#8217;s new album, &#8216;Grandma&#8217;s Gospel Favorites&#8217;<br \/>Credit: Interrabang\/BMG<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The collection draws from some of the singer-songwriter\u2019s earliest musical influences, rooted in the hymns and gospel songs he heard growing up in rural Virginia. The album features his take on classics like \u201cOld Rugged Cross\u201d and \u201cIt Is No Secret,\u201d along with a bluegrass-leaning rendition of \u201cTurn Your Radio On,\u201d complete with mandolin, upright bass and rich harmonies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mraz\u2019s version of the 1905 hymn \u201cHis Eye Is On The Sparrow\u201d leads the release, while other standout tracks include \u201cDaddy Sang Bass,\u201d popularized by Johnny Cash, and \u201cNever Grow Old,\u201d a song also recorded by Aretha Franklin and Jim Reeves. The album also nods to Elvis Presley through its inclusion of \u201cIt Is No Secret\u201d and \u201cEvening Prayer,\u201d both songs that &#8220;The King&#8221; famously recorded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Longtime collaborator Noel \u201cToca\u201d Rivera lends background vocals throughout, while Andy Powers of Taylor Guitars contributes instrumentation including mandolin, banjo, dobro and pedal steel. Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to the traditional material, Mraz wrote two original songs for the project: \u201cPeach Pie,\u201d a playful, uptempo track inspired by squirrels invading his peach tree, and \u201cWhen We Die (You Are Loved),\u201d a tender acoustic reflection on life and what comes after.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The track list for<em> Grandma\u2019s Gospel Favorites <\/em>is as follows:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;His Eye Is On The Sparrow&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;When We Die (You Are Loved)&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-decimal\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;God Be With You (Til We Meet Again)&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jason MrazCredit: Shervin Lainez\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PTvrJMAomFnV9fLAZoeSAg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/1eb5a9b1f7f7b9d7d89067d0330de379\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jason Mraz<br \/>Credit: Shervin Lainez<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The release adds another layer to a career that has spanned more than two decades. Mraz, best known for hits like \u201cI\u2019m Yours\u201d and \u201cI Won\u2019t Give Up,\u201d has earned two Grammy Awards and a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Beyond music, he\u2019s also dedicated time to philanthropy through his Jason Mraz Foundation, which supports inclusive arts education and equality initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In recent years, Mraz has continued to expand his reach. He released his eighth studio album, <em>Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride<\/em>, in 2023, competed on season 32 of <em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em> \u2014 finishing in second place \u2014 and in 2017, made his Broadway debut as Dr. Pomatter in <em>Waitress<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans will soon be able to hear songs from across his catalog live when he launches the East Coast leg of his Still Yours Tour on May 12. The solo acoustic run will feature a retrospective setlist spanning his career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, Mraz is also spotlighting another artist\u2019s journey in the upcoming documentary <em>The Opener<\/em>. The film follows musician Philip Labes, who built an audience online during the pandemic before catching Mraz\u2019s attention and joining him on tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A screening hosted by the Grammy Museum is set for April 27 in Los Angeles, with Mraz, Labes and the filmmakers participating in a Q&amp;A and special acoustic performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/music.bmg.com\/GGFPI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Grandma's Gospel Favorites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Grandma'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Grandma&#8217;s Gospel Favorites<\/em><\/a> is available for preorder now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jason-mraz-releasing-gospel-album-recorded-for-his-grandmother-nearly-20-years-ago-exclusive-11941779\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;People&quot;}\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Jason Mraz is releasing Grandma\u2019s Gospel Favorites, a gospel album he originally recorded as a gift for his grandmother The album features gospel classics, two original songs and contributions from longtime collaborators and renowned instrumentalists Mraz will perform songs from his catalog on his Still Yours Tour starting May 12 Jason Mraz [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2357212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[457633,380510,457634,457631,457632,457630,377999,383702,360011],"class_list":["post-2357211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-daddy-sang-bass","tag-gospel-album","tag-gospel-classics","tag-gospel-favorites","tag-gospel-songs","tag-his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow","tag-jason-mraz","tag-musical-influences","tag-original-songs"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jason-Mraz-Releasing-Gospel-Album-First-Recorded-for-His-Grandmother.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2357211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2357211"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2357211\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2357213,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2357211\/revisions\/2357213"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2357212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2357211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2357211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2357211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}