THE UNION OF SINNERS & SAINTS – Self Titled + Unplugged Medley (2016-17) *Exclusive*
Few artists have been more influential in defining contemporary Christian rock ‘n’ roll than Petra and Whiteheart, so fans of the genre will likely jump out of their skins when they hear that John Schlitt, lead singer of Petra, and Billy Smiley, guitarist, singer, and founding member of Whiteheart, have teamed up for a new project. The newly christened band, THE UNION OF SINNERS & SAINTS, features members from two of the best selling CCM Rock bands of all time, with sales of over 12 million records between them. Collectively they have generated more than 25 #1 songs and earned more than 15 Grammy and 40 Dove nominations and awards.
Bringing out the best of Petra and Whiteheart, The Union of Sinners & Saints offers something brand-new, yet surprisingly familiar. Soaring rock vocals from Petra’s John Schlitt meet production, vocals and instrumentation by Whiteheart’s Billy Smiley, evoking a distinctive echo of what fans have loved for years.
Smiley brings in an all-star cast of musicians including the always great Dann Huff on guitar, Brian Wooten (Whiteheart, Trace Adkins) on guitar, Michael W. Smith on B-3 organ, Bob Hartman and John Lawry (Petra) on guitar and keys, Phil Keaggy on guitar, Peter Furler (Newsboys) on drums and vocals, Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) on bass and other guest…
